Maison Maurice, French Countryside Farm Cottage

Maison Maurice is a delightful old farming cottage that offers a genuine French countryside experience. You'll find yourself in a tranquil rural setting, perfect for those seeking a peaceful retreat or a base to explore the beautiful Deux-Sèvres region.

The cottage has two bedrooms, one a spacious and bright double, with bed canopy, hand painted furniture, beautiful old beams and a view over the hamlet and surrounding countryside. The second bedroom is a twin, but easily configured to a double. Once again a bright and airy room, with beautiful old beams and a countryside view. Staying on the upper floor, you will find the large shower-room, with multi-jet shower, electric towel rail, illuminated sink cabinet with oodles of storage and WC.

On the ground floor you will find the kitchen and lounge with dining area.

The cottage boasts a charming hand-painted kitchen, with as you would expect, all the modern conveniences to make your holiday as easy as possible. You will find a dishwasher, electric cooker and oven, fridge-freezer, microwave and all the pots, pans, utensils, crockery and glasses you could wish for to cook up a storm! There's also access to a washing machine in the laundry room.

The light and spacious lounge has at its heart an old charentaise fireplace. Fitted with a log burning stove, with all firewood supplied (free of charge). There is seating a plenty on the two comfortable sofas. We supply, for your entertainment, satellite TV free to air UK and French / European channels. There is internet/wifi, so you can stream music from your own devices. As well as all this, you will find books, games and DVDs at your disposal. In the corner of the lounge is a large dining table where you can enjoy all the gastronomic feasts you’ve created from your local finds!

Moving outside you have the option of two of your own spaces to relax. The south facing garden has at its centre a large banana palm, a shady spot to sit under during the heat of summer, together with a wooden decked area, table, chairs and BBQ. The establishing garden is ringed with grapevines, roses and geraniums – a true oasis to sit and take in the countryside.

At the rear of the cottage you have a decked terrace with umbrella, table and italian designed garden furniture Surrounded by flowers and herbs , with views up to our new 9metre by 4 metre heated swimming pool and dining terrace and poolhouse and surrounding countryside. An idyll to while away the evening with a glass of something local and chilled!

Just at the end of the pool terrace another area to relax. Why not soothe aching muscles in our log fired Swedish hot tub and take in the countryside views.We also supply sun loungers, for those who wish to top up their tans. Why not stop by for a glass of chilled wine or a beer, and perhaps have a relaxed lunch poolside or reserve for dinner that evening, where Richard offers a comprehensive menu of firm favourites as well as specialty dishes and home made pizzas.

Maison de Maurice ( the cottage)paired with our other gites – the Old Goat Shed and the Farm house really makes Bois Mort the perfect destination for a grown up retreat based holiday, (children 12 and over are welcome on cottages being rented on an individual basis, children under 12 are only permitted on the basis of all 3 cottages being rented together )or family get-togethers and reunions, but all the gites are also sufficiently independent to ensure complete privacy.