Family-Run Rural Retreat with Four Luxury Gites and Pool

La Vanille details

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Shared pool

Courtyard of the complex

Playground

Table tennis

Barbecue night

Film night

Football

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Mirabelle gites map

Home description

Four newly converted, stylish 2 bedroom gites sleeping up to 20 people at this enormous rural retreat. Take advantage of our large pool, and explore the 9 acres of land and woodlands. We are very conveniently located a few minutes from St Jean D'Angely and Saintes between La Rochelle and Cognac.

The large shared pool is 11m x 5.5m and has a solar cover, which keeps the water warm. It is surrounded by a patio area with sun loungers and hammocks for guests. We also have inflatables and arm bands and swimming jackets for children.

There are over seven acres of land, a small wooded area and a separate forest. In the back field we sometimes keep 3 beautiful horses. They are securely fenced off but guests are welcome to visit them and feed them some apples from the trees. We have play areas for children (and adults) with sandpits, a huge trampoline, adventure playground, scooters, football goals, table football, darts, boules, basketball nets, table-tennis, tennis and badminton rackets, frisbee etc. If you are a cyclist we are happy to explain routes and store your bikes or you use the free bikes provided.

Accommodation detail

Mirabelle pool

La Vanille exterior

La Vanille double bedroom

La Vanille twin bedroom

La Vanille bathroom

La Vanille second bathroom

La Vanille kitchen

La Vanille lounge

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This exceptionally large gite is arranged on a single level and has high ceilings and exposed beams.

Accommodation comprises:

• Large sitting room/kitchen diner. Modern fully fitted kitchen including washing machine/dining area and sitting room. Satellite TV and a DVD player are included and two double sofa beds in the lounge.
• Main bedroom with double bed.
• Second bedroom with three singles and a cot 
• Two modern bathrooms with bath and shower.

Outside

The gite overlooks the courtyard and open fields. Outside is a patio area with garden furniture, sun loungers and a BBQ.

About the location

Our holiday cottages are situated in Charente-Maritime, one of the loveliest and sunniest parts of France. To the west are the beautiful sandy beaches of Royan, the stunning old port of La Rochelle and the breathtaking Ile de Ré. To the south are the historic riverside towns of Cognac and Saintes, with charming cobbled streets and world-famous food and drink. To the north is St Jean d’Angély, boasting an incredible Royal Abbey, huge colourful market, restaurants, pool complex and river sports.

The nearest beaches are 35 mins drive away. The beaches between Royan and Meschers are the best if you want golden sand and a new motorway has been opened from Saintes making them quicker to reach. Ile d'Oleron are the best beaches for wind and kite surfing. La Rochelle is a stunning port town and lovely to visit day or night. It is about 45 mins drive.

See Local guide and map for information on nearby towns and facilities.

Activities near by

Adventure park, Badminton, Bird Watching, Boating, Boules, Canoeing, Ceramics, Cycling, Drawing and painting, Fishing, French tuition, Go karting, Golf, Gourmet dining, Gym, Hiking, Horse riding, Ice skating, Kayaking, Mountain biking, Photography, Pottery, Rambling, Riverside activities, Sailing, Shopping, Sightseeing, Squash, Swimming, Table tennis, Walking

See Activities and attractions for more information on nearby activities and places of interest.

How to get here

La Rochelle airport is 45-50 mins drive. Poitiers and Angouleme airports is 50-55 mins drive. Calais port is about 6 hours drive. We are a short drive from junction 34 of the A10 motorway, which runs all the way from Paris to Bordeaux. We are situated near to the N150 between St Jean D'Angely, Saintes and Cognac.

See Local guide and map for information on nearby towns and airports.