£1200 - £1600
(€1401 - €1868)
Per property per week
Farmhouse, sleeps 8, 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
Contact the owner
Contact the owner directly
Milly Woodard
(Advertising since July 2004)
Tel: + 44 (0)1980 630319
Tel 2: + 44 (0)788 7790499 - mob
If requested by the owner you can print out a booking form here
Please mention French Connections.
The pool area seen through the gates (1 / 35)
The pretty walled garden (2 / 35)
The pool and al fresco dining area (3 / 35)
View of the pool and wooden sun loungers. (4 / 35)
The pool at sundown (5 / 35)
Potted palms on the terrace by the pool. (6 / 35)
Outdoor dining area by the pool with large parasol. (7 / 35)
Dining area on the upper terrace. (8 / 35)
The kitchen with its traditional French armoire (9 / 35)
Kitchen with stone fireplace and vintage butchers block (10 / 35)
Kitchen Mantelpiece (11 / 35)
Salon view (12 / 35)
Salon fireplace (13 / 35)
Salon (14 / 35)
Salon sofa (15 / 35)
Velvet armchair (16 / 35)
A pretty corner of the salon with eclectic art (17 / 35)
Ambience in the salon (18 / 35)
Antique books and vintage items in the sitting room. (19 / 35)
Photographers lamp in the salon (20 / 35)
Little feet running up the stairs! (21 / 35)
King size bed with aspect over the walled garden. (22 / 35)
A corner of the spacious family bedroom with aspect over terrace and pool. (23 / 35)
Ground floor bedroom with integral en-suite. (24 / 35)
Single bedroom with aspect over the walled garden. (25 / 35)
Shower unit and basin in the spacious first floor bathroom. (26 / 35)
Gorgeous scented roses under the vine in the walled garden. (27 / 35)
Pretty Hollyhocks ... abundant in the Charente region. (28 / 35)
Fragrant pink roses in the walled garden. (29 / 35)
Outdoor kitchen & BBQ room in the walled garden. (30 / 35)
Games room with table tennis, table football, darts and badminton. (31 / 35)
Bicycles are available to cycle through the vineyards and to the bakery. (32 / 35)
Back view of the house (33 / 35)
Window to the ground floor bedroom suite overlooking the terrace and pool. (34 / 35)
A vase of sunflowers picked in the local fields. (35 / 35)
Stunning Farmhouse with Private Heated Pool.
Maison des Lilas is a beautiful, traditional Charentaise detached stone farmhouse with a private heated pool situated in the quiet hamlet of La Touche, near the village of Sonnac. The surrounding farmland features vineyards and fields of sunflowers. It is ideal for families, couples or for anyone wishing to experience a restful, relaxing retreat.
The house is just five minutes drive from the town of Matha, which has a good range of shops, supermarkets and a covered market. Within two minutes drive is the village of Sonnac with a bar, shop and bakery. Twenty minutes to the south is the city of Cognac, home to the world's leading Cognac Houses and the Romanesque city of Saintes is roughly half an hour's drive away.
The house is full of character and has quarry tiled floors, original stone fireplaces, exposed stone walls, oak beams and pale blue wooden shutters. To the front of the property is a large enclosed courtyard behind imposing wrought iron gates. The courtyard is planted with lavender and hollyhocks and houses a beautiful 8 x 4 metre heated private swimming pool with easy access via semi circular steps. Sun loungers are provided and there is a raised terrace adjacent to the pool with a dining table under the shade of a vine. The pool has underwater lighting for night-time swimming and an alarm to comply with French law. Adjacent to the pool is an open barn for shady parking which leads to the games room. The games room has table tennis, a darts board and bicycles for the use of clients, including three adults bicycles, a tag-along and child's bicycle. To the rear of the house is a pretty walled garden, BBQ area and a round table and chairs. The garden is planted with lavender and roses and is shaded by a trailing vine growing over an arched pergola.
The house is furnished throughout in a traditional style with French country furniture. The kitchen is furnished with free standing units and an armoire and is fully equipped with a dishwasher, washing machine, oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer.
Ground floor
- Kitchen/breakfast room - with its stone fireplace and exposed beams this light, spacious room overlooks the walled garden and is equipped with a dining table which extends to seat up to ten people.
- Sitting room - this large, comfortable room has a stone fireplace, exposed stone walls, oak beams, comfy sofas and armchairs, English television/DVD player and door leading to the walled garden.
- Bedroom 1 - double bedroom with limestone effect tiled flooring and integral shower.
- Lobby - to cloakroom with separate access door to terrace and swimming pool
- Cloakroom - with hand basin and WC.
First floor
- Bedroom 2 - spacious twin room with lovely exposed beams and a dual aspect over the courtyard and the walled garden. It has two single beds, a French wire work cot suitable for a baby and a foldaway bed.
- Bedroom 3 - single bedroom with a wrought iron bed and built in wardrobe. This bedroom has an aspect over the walled garden.
- Bedroom 4 - double bedroom with king size bed and pretty blue Toile de Jouy soft furnishings. This bedroom has a view over the walled garden.
- Bathroom - family bathroom with WC, hand basin and shower cubicle.
Outside
Maison des Lilas has a beautiful heated 8 x 4 metre private pool with ‘escalier Roman’ semi-circular steps at the shallow end. There is ample space around the pool for sunbathing and sun loungers are provided. The pool is located in an enclosed courtyard to the front of the property set behind imposing wrought iron gates. There is an old stable (l’écurie) to one side of the courtyard, which is currently undeveloped. There is a large covered barn where cars can be parked, which leads to a games room with table tennis.
To the rear of the property are the old barns and a pretty walled garden with an arched pergola and trailing vine under which you can dine seated at the French café-style wrought iron table and chairs. At the back of the garden is a shady spot with a large tree.
Additional equipment
Barbecue, full size table tennis table, badminton equipment, darts board, three adult bicycles (one equipped with a child seat), tagalong bicycle, two cots, high chair, baby bath, iron and ironing board, two foldaway beds.
Maison des Lilas is situated in a rural hamlet five minutes drive from the town of Matha and two minutes away from the village of Sonnac with its bar, shop and bakery. Within one hour's drive are the smart resorts of La Rochelle and Royan, and the Atlantic coast beaches of La Grande Cote and La Cote Sauvage for those who like their beaches a little wilder. Royan has plenty of water sports facilities including windsurfing, jet skiing and sailing. Saint Georges de Didonne and Saint Palais sur Mer cater perfectly for families. The ancient walled city of La Rochelle has wonderful fish restaurants, a well-designed aquarium and several interesting museums. Aulnay de Saintogne is less than half an hour away and has a beautiful Romanesque church. Saint Savinien is a charming medieval town on the banks of the Charente river.
Cognac needs no introduction – home to the world's famous brandy houses it is a fascinating city. Tour the Cognac distilleries, take a ride on the little train around the cobbled streets, take a boat trip down the Charente river or visit the fabulous Francois 1er Park with its open air swimming pools and excellent children's playground.
Further afield (roughly 75 minutes from the house) is the exciting Futoroscope theme park, near the ancient city of Poitiers. Bordeaux and its famous vineyards and wineries is approximately two hours to the south.
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Local amenities
Nearest bakery: Sonnac (Charente Maritime). Baker's Van Also Visits.
Nearest supermarket: Matha (Charente Maritime)
Nearest market: Matha And Rouillac
Nearest pharmacy: Matha
Nearest bar: Sonnac
Tourist information: Matha
Matha on the map
Property 5659 –
Nearby place of interest
How to get to Maison des Lilas
Location: La Touche, Sonnac, is situated 5 minutes drive from Matha in the Charente-Maritime department (17) of Poitou-Charente.
By road: The A10 autoroute from Paris to Bordeaux via Poitiers. Exit at junction 34 for St Jean d'Angely. Approximate driving times from Calais: 6-7 hours; from Caen and St Malo 4-5 hours.
By air: Regular flights from Stansted, Bristol and Southampton to La Rochelle and Poitiers with Flybe and Ryanair.
Access options
Car Essential, Taxi from airport
Nearest airport
The nearest serviceable airport is La Rochelle [LRH]
Stayed here? Add your review >
2 wonderful weeks at this beautiful and charming gite. The house, grounds and pool are fabulous Sunshine on the garden for breakfast and over the pool all afternoon. So many stunning towns to explore; mediaeval architecture, markets with local produce, vineyards and cognac. It’s quiet and peaceful, perfect for families or a group of people who want to escape their city for a while. Clean and well equipped, with a big eat in kitchen. A fabulous bakery close by and a local shop for essentials. BlissGuest rating:
We can highly recommend a relaxing holiday in this lovely property in the scenic French countryside. There was ample room for our party and the accommodation was exactly as described. Detailed information and prompt communication from the owner made for a smooth reservation and stay. The superb pool, which has seen significant investment, and covered outdoor seating area, were a real hit as was the tranquil private garden for evening BBQs. Frequent trips to local towns proved more than enough excitement, we particularly enjoyed our time in Cognac and Saintes. A big shout out to Bernal and his wife, he looked after the pool superbly during our stay, it was spotless, and was happy to recommend places to visit, thank you, you are a real asset to any property owner and their guests.Guest rating:
Very spacious accommodation. Very private, peaceful and quiet. After 18 months of not getting away it felt magical!Guest rating:
My family enjoyed a wonderful 3 week holiday at Maison des Lilas. The property is very spacious and very well equipped. The pool is fantastic and was a real hit with our children in particular. We wanted a quiet, relaxing place to stay and Maison des Lilas provided exactly that!. We thoroughly enjoyed exploring the surrounding area, enjoying the towns of Cognac and Saintes in particular. Communication from the owners was first class, responding quickly to any queries we had. Many thanks for an amazing holiday.Guest rating:
We loved the shaded terrace, and pool. Also the fact that you could have a toddler up early in the kitchen and no one else was disturbed. Weather was glorious, house is fabulous, attractions all around, so easy to rest, relax and also be a tourist.Guest rating:
We stayed for a week in July during the heatwave and had a truly wonderful holiday. The owners have retained all the original charm of this old farmhouse... exposed stone walls, ancient beams and quarry tiled floors and have added their own touches such as the funky art and a mix of French vintage finds and furnishings. The kitchen with its shabby chic armoire and excellent range of utensils was a real bonus. The sitting room has comfy, faux leather sofas and a pretty open fireplace. Bedrooms are light and airy and the two bathrooms are well equipped with good showers. We loved enjoying a glass of rosé by the gorgeous swimming pool but equally enjoyed the peace of the little walled garden where we had barbecues sitting out until late in the evening. Would highly recommend to both couples as a quiet retreat or for families.Guest rating:
Maison des Lilas is perfect for a family holiday in many ways. It delivers the tranquility of being located within the beautiful rural countryside whilst being totally self contained to keep little people safe………a double benefit for a relaxing holiday. In the house the range of bedrooms and two bathrooms are ample for a family and you could even invite a few friends. The kitchen will fit all the hungry mouths and the large salon is a great place for playing games, socialising or just flopping. An unexpected joy of the house is it's two outdoor rooms. The front area with outdoor pool, table and sunbathing area. The back garden is a delightful walled evening outdoor room for BBQ suppers partying and all that delicious french wine. We had a fabulous week here and are already booked to go again next year.Guest rating:
Madison des lilacs La Touche, near Sonnac Holiday review!! My family and I, two adults and two children stayed at this beautiful house for a week. We didn't want to leave, it's set in the most beautiful surroundings. The house itself is picturesque, something taken from a film. It was clean, plenty of room. Children loved it, having a pool was a huge bonus too! We will definitely return when we can. Local shops are not too far away. If you want something special this is the place. We would like to thank the owners for letting us stay at such a wonderful location. I would rate this holiday 5 stars.Guest rating:
| Property type | Farmhouse (Self-catering) |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Bedrooms |
1 single bedroom(s) 2 double bedroom(s) 1 twin bedroom(s) 1 additional bed(s) 2 cot(s) |
| Occupancy | 8 |
| Suitability | Suitable for children, Suitable for the elderly, Non-smoking |
| Linen | Bed linen is charged per item. Tariffs on request. Swimming and bath towels are not provided but all other linens are. |
| Kitchen facilities | Dishwasher, Ironing facilities, Microwave, Washing machine, Gas hob, Gas oven, Electric oven, Fridge-Freezer |
| Internal facilities | DVD player, English satellite TV, Exclusive rental, Owner not on site, TV, VCR, Weekly maid service, Wood burning fire or stove, Electric heaters, Hairdryer, Board Games, Tea/Coffee making facilities |
| External facilities | Garden, Scenic views, Swimming pool (exclusive use), Barbecue, Courtyard, Heated Pool |
| Activities nearby | Badminton, Canoeing, Cycling, Fishing, Go karting, Gourmet dining, Hiking, Horse riding, Kayaking, Mountain biking, Museums, Rambling, Riverside activities, Sailing, Scuba Diving, Sea excursions, Shopping, Sightseeing, Snorkelling, Surfing, Swimming, Table tennis, Tennis, Theme parks, Walking, Water skiing, Water sports, Wind Surfing, Wine tasting, Wine touring |
Changeover day: Saturday
Last updated on: 23rd April 2024
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| Accommodation rental period | Price |
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| 01 May 2024 – 31 May 2024 |
£1250 Per property per week
(€1460 / $1564) |
| 01 June 2024 – 30 June 2024 |
£1200 Per property per week
(€1401 / $1501) |
| 01 July 2024 – 31 July 2024 |
£1300 Per property per week
(€1518 / $1626) |
| 01 August 2024 – 31 August 2024 |
£1600 Per property per week
(€1868 / $2002) |
| 01 September 2024 – 30 September 2024 |
£1350 Per property per week
(€1576 / $1689) |
Additional price notes
- November - April prices available upon request.
- All prices are per week Saturday to Saturday arriving at 4pm and departing at 10am inclusive of electricity.
- Cot, high chair and Z-bed available free of charge.
- Cleaning is charged at £150.
- A deposit of 33 percent is requested on booking with the remainder payable six weeks before arrival together with a refundable damage deposit of £250.