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Welcome to our Secret Garden and Gîtes
Gîtes de Javarzay is a charming retreat, just a two-minute walk from the stunning Renaissance Chateau of Javarzay. Set within a secluded walled garden, the gîtes and swimming pool offer the perfect blend of tranquility and convenience, with the town of Chef-Boutonne only a 10-minute walk away. This picturesque town is proudly recognized as a ‘Petit Cité de Caractère’.
Explore the area
Explore all that Chef-Boutonne and the beautiful Deux-Sèvres region have to offer. From charming local markets and historical landmarks to scenic countryside and outdoor adventures, there’s something for everyone. Whether you’re a history enthusiast, nature lover, or foodie, this picturesque area promises a memorable experience at every turn.
Browse our Gîtes
Our stylish and comfortable gîtes are designed with your relaxation in mind. Fully equipped with modern amenities, each gîte offers a cozy yet spacious environment, perfect for unwinding after a day of exploring. Whether you’re looking to relax in peace or enjoy nearby attractions, our gîtes provide everything you need for an unforgettable holiday experience.
Posted on Airbnb PaulVerified My wife and I, along with our three boys (10, 6 and 4) had a brilliant stay at this property. Lorraine and Paul were very friendly and helpful with various tips about the local area. There is lots to do within an hour or so - we enjoyed a boat ride in Coulon (Green Venice), a stroll around La Rochelle, and some beach time at Chatelaillon Plage. But we also really liked just relaxing at the gîte. The pool area is fantastic, and the kids loved playing about with the inflatables. The property itself is spacious and nicely decorated, and was perfect for a weeks stay. Shops and supermarket within a few minutes drive. Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this place.Posted on Airbnb JesperVerified Vi har nydt en uge i denne dejlige lejlighed,Utrolig søde og hjælpsomme mennesker.Rummeligt, lækkert og ny istandsat.Posted on Airbnb TracyVerified Gites de Javarzay is in an excellent location in beautiful countryside but within easy walking and driving distance of local amenities - bars - bakeries - supermarkets etc. It enjoys a private gated spot with a good size swimming pool and gardens. It has excellent facilities- badminton -Swing ball- table tennis outdoor and a shaded area to sit in. Inside again it is generously facilitated and has a lovely large space to eat or just sit and relax. It is a great rental for families with young or indeed older children as Lorraine has ensured there is an abundant choice of table games and dvd’s. The only downside was that unfortunately for us our stay was during an exceptional heatwave in that area of France and although Paul and Lorraine did their best providing a good supply of fans the property is south facing and has large windows making sleep very difficult in high temperatures. Other than this we had a very enjoyable stay and Paul and Lorraine couldn’t have done more to ensure thatPosted on Airbnb DavidVerified We really enjoyed the holiday, Lorraine & Paul were great, nothing was to much trouble, great location and the Gite was all we wanted it to be.Posted on Airbnb RichardVerified A lovely stay in a lovely place hosted by two lovely people. Excellent all round. Would definitely go back.Posted on Airbnb MillyVerified We had a wonderful stay at Paul and Lorrains as a family of four with our young son. They had everything you'd need for a small baby - cot, high chair, toys etc. Paul and Lorraine did everything they could to ensure we had a fantastic stay - which we did! There's lots to do from Chef Boutonne - we enjoyed the market at Melle on Friday and in the village on Saturday morning, a trip to Angoulême and La Rochelle. However, our favourite day out was to Coulon (green Venice) where there's endless bike trails and cafes/restaurants to explore along with boat trips etc.Paula and Lorraine had lots of recommendations and we'd highly recommend their accommodation for a family as there's tones of space, lots to do and of course, the wonderful swimming pool and bbq spaces to enjoy! Thanks both XPosted on Airbnb CharlotteVerified We had the most restful and lovely stay at Paul & Lorraine's gites! We stayed for our week with our two sons (3 & 5) and we were able to enjoy countless hours in the pool, board games and getting to know the other guests in the next door gites. We explored a little of the local area, but mainly stayed on site as everything was so easy and comfortable. It was great getting to know Paul & Lorraine and they couldn't have been more helpful. We'd definitely love to go back some time!Posted on Airbnb ChrisVerified We had a great time. very thankful to Lorraine and Paul for being so helpful. we've been to a few AirB&B places and this was our favourite. Would wholeheartedly recommend this place to anyone who is considering bookingPosted on Airbnb EliseVerified Lorraine en Paul zijn supersympathieke gastvrouw en -heer die er alles aan zouden doen om je verblijf zo comfortabel mogelijk te maken. De perfect uitgeruste, ruime en zeer propere gîte heeft naast het uitstekend onderhouden zwemband ook nog eens tal van entertainment voor de kids: bordspellen, ontelbare dvd s voor een regenachtige dag en luchtmatrassen voor in het zwembad. Er is voldoende informatie over activiteiten in de buurt. Ook het welkomstpakket met een chipje, koekjes en een flesje wijn kon ons zeker bekoren! We hadden een prachtige week met onze kindjes van 1 en 3 en we komen zeker terug! Elise, Nathan en de kids 🦩🌺Posted on Airbnb RachaelVerified We had a wonderful stay with Lorraine and Paul. We had four teenagers with us and there was so much space in the bedroom. Two big bathrooms upstairs made for a very comfortable stay instead of arguing over space. It’s very large inside and plenty of space for everyone. The pool was great with lots of inflatables for the kids and sun loungers and parasols for adults. One minutes walk to the local bakery and then a 10 minute walk into the main square with a great supermarket. The fire has everything you could possibly need and is very new and well equipped. Great hosts and full of local knowledge. Thanks for our stay!