Charming Traditional Vendeen Cottage sleeping 4 in the peaceful countryside

2 bedroomsSleeps 460 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Check out the area

Saint-Vincent-Sur-Graon, Vendee

Domangere Golf12 min drive
O'Fun Park12 min drive
O'Gliss Park14 min drive
Nantes (NTE-Nantes - Atlantique)63 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Situated in a small hamlet, on the edge of the village in the peace of the countryside but only a short drive to the EC blue flag award beaches including la Tranche sur mer, a family resort with many bars and restaurants. 30 mins drive to the lively resort of Les Sables d'Olonne with many bars and restaurants and famous for the Vendee Globe yacht race. 50 mins drive to the famous port of La Rochelle, and the chic island of Ile de Re. In 2020 the famous Vendee globe single handed around the world yacht race departs. The south Vendee is well known by the French for holding onto it's family holiday traditions, and remains very popular with the French for this reason. Perfect for cycling and walking, just 5 mins walk from the lake with fishing, boating and many picnic areas. Chez Marthe is just 5 mins drive from the up and coming local wine growing area, which has recently received an upgrade to AOC - follow the wine route to discover and taste at the many producers.

Property manager

NICK PEARSON

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Washer

Pet-friendly

Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 10:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 22 lb per pet (limit one pet total)

Please inform us of the breed of dog and a photo.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smokers are welcome if they only smoke outside.

You must leave the house as clean and tidy as you find it. Or you can take the cleaning option of 50 Euros.

No animals must be left alone in the house at any time

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

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

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

La Boissiere-des-Landes

Located in La Boissiere-des-Landes, this cottage is in a rural area and by the sea. Haras de la Vendée and St. Louis Church are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Sud Avenue and Les Flâneries Shopping Mall. Travelling with kids? Consider O'Fun Park and O'Gliss Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Saint-Vincent-Sur-Graon, Vendee

What's nearby

Domangere Golf - 12 min drive
O'Fun Park - 12 min drive
Parc Floral et Tropical de la Court d'Aron - 13 min drive
O'Gliss Park - 14 min drive
Port Bourgenay Golf - 32 min drive

Getting around

La Roche-sur-Yon Station - 18 min drive
La Rochelle (LRH-La Rochelle - Île de Ré) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

Café des Sports - 9 min drive
L'Amaryllis - 9 min drive
Poz Coco - 5 min drive
Le Café des Sports - 10 min drive
Le Bel'Arôme - 9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Traditional Vendeen Cottage sleeping 4 in the peaceful countryside pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 22 lb per pet.

What time is check-in at Charming Traditional Vendeen Cottage sleeping 4 in the peaceful countryside?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Traditional Vendeen Cottage sleeping 4 in the peaceful countryside?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Charming Traditional Vendeen Cottage sleeping 4 in the peaceful countryside located?

This family-friendly La Boissiere-des-Landes cottage is located by the sea, 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Marais Poitevin Regional Nature Park, and within 6 mi (10 km) of O'Fun Park and Domangere Golf. Espace des Records and Domaine des Jumeaux are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Keith J.

5 Jul 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Rural retreat to rest and recharge!

Spent a week at Nick's and Sue's charming Vendeen cottage. They couldn't have been better hosts. Old world style with lovely terrace and garden for outside dining. Only 25 minutes or so from beaches and towns of Les Sables d'Olonne and La Tranche sur Mer. Cottage isn't far from small supermarket and lovely bakery in Moutiers les Mauxfait. Massive supermarket about 20 mins away in La Roche sur Yon if needed. Discreet hosts, but cheerfully on hand for help/info if needed. Ideal choice for peace and quiet!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Tim M.

2 Feb 2017

Great place to stay

If you want to stay in a traditional Vendean cottage, then this is the one. Sue and Nick are very friendly and made us welcome from the start. They are a mine of useful information, especially if like us, your French is not good. The cottage was very clean and the kitchen had all the equipment we needed. We especially enjoyed barbecues and eating outside every night. We really loved Tranche Sur Mer for restaurants and the beach.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne K.

26 Jan 2017

A perfect, relaxing holiday

We loved our holiday in Chez Marthe last summer and are looking forward to returning again this year. The house is decorated in a lovely French style, with lots of artistic flair, we especially liked the well equipped kitchen. We enjoyed eating out in the pretty garden every day and there was space for the children to play. Nick and Susanne are the perfect hosts, helpful, friendly and knowledgeable about the area, where there is lots to do and lovely beaches to visit. We would highly recommend.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Chris C.

1 Aug 2015

Very comfortable gite near a quiet, rural village.

We enjoyed the perfect holiday in this lovely cottage, which was clean, very comfortable and had absolutely everything we could wish for. The gorgeous weather helped as we ate outside on the patio every day. The pictures don't do it justice really. It is situated just outside a very quiet little village with a boulangerie and a bar. We had a stroll into the village most nights, and the gite does have bicycles too. We enjoyed the lake nearby, and even managed a little fishing. Apparently there are some massive fish to be caught ! The gite is only a short drive from the beautiful Vendee coast and we found some lovely beaches. We had trips to both La Rochelle and Les Sables-d'Olonne, well worth a day out. Sue and Nick, the owners are very helpful, and left us in peace unless we wanted help, and they were so helpful too. We would recommend Chez Marthe, especially if you like peace and quiet in rural France. Would love to go back one day.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Margaret M.

23 Jul 2015

Peaceful and relaxing.

What a find!! We really enjoyed our stay at Chez Marthe. Quaint and pretty, it lived up to all of our expectations. Sue and Nick are great hosts and are on hand to deal with any query, at all times respecting your privacy. The house is charming,as described and a treat to stay in such a traditional property. It might be traditional but has all the modern conveniences necessary. We enjoyed cooking meals and eating outside on the beautiful, private patio. We made use of the bikes available and took off exploring the French countryside. It was great to have Wi fi and Des was delighted not to miss Wimbeldon on TV. We would highly recommend this property and hope to return in the future.

About the host

Hosted by NICK PEARSON

As confirmed Francophiles for many years, we bought our own house for holidays in 1989. We spent all possible time here & decided to make the permanent move in 1998 to make a life-style change. Marthe was our first and best French friend here, a delightful old lady who 'adopted' us and became our French Granny. When she made the decision to move to the retirement home she was delighted for us to buy her house, which is now the holiday cottage, 'Chez Marthe'. Moving to France has allowed us time to expand our creative abilities - Susanne with her embroidery and Nick with his painting, using the treasures found on the beach. In summer we can be found at many markets. Susanne also teaches English to French adults.

Why they chose this property

We wanted a house for holidays near enough to the Channel Ports for a long weekend as well as longer holidays and the Vendee was perfect. Now even better, it's in easy reach of Nantes, la Rochelle and Poitiers airports. We also chose the Vendee for it's fabulous beaches, unspoilt countryside and climate (one of France's micro-climates, mild winters and warm summers). It is called the Cote de lumiere because of it's above average hours of sunshine. The Vendee still has that traditional family holiday feeling, how we used to remember our holidays when we were children.

What makes this property unique

We are in the calm of the countryside, but only 15 minutes from the fabulous beaches, we are able to enjoy the lively resorts but are able to retreat to the calm at the end of the day. Ideally situated for a countryside and/or a beach holiday. As we are very interested in birds and wildlife, it's a fantastic area to see unusual species of birds and animals unseen in England, there are several nature reserves nearby.

Also included in the price.... the opportunity to learn or improve your English with Susanne, who teaches English to the French.

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