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Chateau des Loups - The Guardian House

Riverfront holiday home with private pool and kitchen

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Exterior
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi
Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher
Outdoor pool, a heated pool

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pool

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Chateau des Loups - The Guardian House

Riverfront holiday home with private pool and kitchen
Along with an outdoor pool, this holiday home has laundry facilities and a garden. Other amenities include barbecues. The holiday home has 2 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a patio. A kitchen comes with a fridge and an oven, and guests will also find upscale touches, such as a private pool and a fireplace. Limited housekeeping is available.
Guest accommodation at this holiday home offers private pools and fireplaces. Rooms open to patios. Kitchens offer fridges, microwaves, separate dining areas and kitchenware and utensils.

Bathrooms include a shower and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

Recreational amenities at the holiday home include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property manager

Pierre Kleinmann

Languages

English, French, German

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: possibilité de fumer à l'exterieur

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Heated pool
  • Table tennis
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Garden
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Recycling
  • Towels (changed on request)

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Exterior

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  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Chateau des Loups - La Maison de Gardien Échiré
Chateau des Loups - La Maison de Gardien Private vacation home

About the area

Map
Échiré, Deux-Sèvres

What's nearby

  • St. Andrew's Church - 11 min drive - 9.2 km
  • Château de Niort - 11 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Noron Exhibition Center - 11 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Port Boinot - 11 min drive - 7.6 km
  • House of the Marais Poitevin - 19 min drive - 17.6 km

Getting around

  • Niort Station - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Roger Sicard - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Vintage - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Memphis Coffee Niort - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪La Maison à Pizza - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Chateau des Loups - The Guardian House have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Chateau des Loups - The Guardian House pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Chateau des Loups - The Guardian House?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Chateau des Loups - The Guardian House?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Chateau des Loups - The Guardian House located?

This family-friendly Échiré holiday home is located on a river, 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Marais Poitevin Regional Nature Park, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Château de Niort and St. Andrew's Church. Church of Notre-Dame and Port Boinot are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Chateau des Loups - The Guardian House Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 2 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 2 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10

We looked for a dog friendly house in the French countryside with a pool and got very lucky with thisVery helpful and friendly host, friendly “neighbours”in the other cottages lovely setting Not the hosts fault but a lot of flies at this time of year. Lots of walks on and around the grounds without having to drive
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

Nous avons passés une super semaine dans une jolie maison caractéristique , située dans un domaine fantastique. Propriétaire Pierre a réussi à réaliser beaucoup de confort dans le gîte. Bon point de départ pour faire des promenades à pie, en vélo ou en voiture!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023