| Bedroom(s) | Sleep(s) | Bathroom(s) | Pets Allowed | Smoking Allowed |
| 3 | 6 | 2 | No | No |
Maison du Moulin – Traditional French Country House with Private Pool, Games Room & Vineyard Views
Experience the perfect blend of rustic charm and modern comfort at Maison du Moulin, a beautifully restored maison charentaise in the countryside near Rioux, Charente-Maritime. Surrounded by vineyards and farmland, this spacious French holiday home offers exposed stone walls, wooden beams, and original fireplaces alongside contemporary amenities—ideal for families and groups seeking an authentic rural escape in southwest France.
Just a 5-minute walk to the village of Rioux, guests can enjoy a local shop/bar, butcher-deli, playground, church, and a small weekly market. The property is set back from a country road, accessed through private gates with ample parking and a covered hangar for two cars—perfect for table tennis or football on rainy days.
Private Gardens, Heated Pool & Outdoor Living
The fully enclosed gardens wrap around the front, side, and rear of the property, offering privacy and space to relax. Enjoy:
Heated 10m x 5m saltwater swimming pool (low chlorine, gentle on skin and eyes)
Graduated pool depth to 1.5m with easy-entry steps
Sun loungers and shaded seating areas
Large terrace with retractable awning and built-in BBQ
Outdoor dining table for 8+ guests
Fruit trees, mature planting, flower beds, pond, and traditional well
Historic stone outbuildings, including the original windmill (“moulin”)
The terrace, located directly off the kitchen, is a true sun trap—perfect for al fresco dining and long summer evenings in the French countryside.
Entertainment & Family-Friendly Amenities
Maison du Moulin is well-equipped for relaxed family holidays and multi-generational stays. Guests enjoy access to:
Pool table
Table tennis
Badminton
Boules
Cricket set
Indoor games room
Village play area directly across the road
Spacious Interior with Traditional Character
Inside, the home retains its authentic French farmhouse feel:
Sitting Room
Comfortable sofas, TV/DVD, exposed stone, wooden beams, stone fireplace, and double doors opening onto the terrace.
Dining Room
Large wooden dining table seating 8, original stone fireplace, and direct access to the fully fitted kitchen.
Kitchen & Utility
Well-equipped kitchen leading to a laundry room with washing machine, ironing facilities, indoor airer, exterior clothes line, and WC.
Bedrooms (Sleeps 6)
Accessed via wooden stairs with wooden flooring and electric fans:
Bedroom 1: King bed (160 x 200 cm), front-facing windows
Bedroom 2: Twin beds (105 x 190 cm), front-facing window
Bedroom 3: King bed (150 x 200 cm), rear-facing window
Bathrooms
Bathroom 1: Walk-in Hansgrohe Raindance shower, double sink, WC
Bathroom 2: Bath with Hansgrohe shower, single sink, WC
Additional Information
Beach towels not provided
Minimum primary renter age: 21
No parties or events permitted