The Pool, Gardens & Games room at Maison Lairoux

The garden is set on four different levels with the top level containing the large courtyard for parking, a grassy area for relaxation and a boules court for your amusement. There is also secure garage parking for visitors arriving on motorbikes.

A gentle slope then takes you down to the enclosed 12m x 7m heated swimming pool where you can relax in the sun or if you’re feeling energetic swim a few lengths. For younger children we also have lots of inflatables and water wings for those learning to swim. There are sun loungers and parasols for your comfort.

The games room is situated opposite the pool area and is available for all guests to use during their stay. You will find many amusements here, such as table tennis, table football, board games, books, DVD library, and a TV area where you are free to use the Xbox 360. Paints, pencils & crayons are also supplied, and children can pin their works on the ‘Wall of Fame’ or dress up in the many different costumes.

You will also find a large map of the Vendée region on the wall of the games room giving details of the local attractions. An extensive selection of tourist information is also available – just to give you some ideas of what to do when not lazing by the pool.

We have now installed a mini gym for those keep fit fanatics! All guests have use of a cross trainer, exercise bike, rowing machine and abdominal cruncher. We also have a selection of bikes available - both for children and adults and there are two sets of golf clubs.

Beyond the swimming pool and down a few steps you’ll find our organic vegetable garden, where only the hardworking should venture! Wellies will be provided for anyone who would like to help out! We use much of the fruit & vegetables when preparing meals for our guests - organic and no carbon footprint!

Beyond the vegetable garden lies the extensive lower garden where the children can run & play in safety. There is a picnic bench among the fruit trees, and in the evening you can watch the sun set over the Marais and listen out for the extensive range of birds that live in the gardens – including the Barn Owls that have a nest box in one of our trees and the Hoopoes that visit in the spring.