Four Delightful Country Gites with Roman Style Heated Pool

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La Petite Venise Verte

Garden with river for fishing

Heated swimming pool

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The most tranquil setting in the Vendee.

In the unspoilt and picturesque Venise Verte, the newly converted gites enjoy the prettiest of locations in eight acres of land flanked by woodlands and criss-crossed by green carpeted waterways. The area has been called a painter's landscape and benefits from the warm and sunny micro climate of the region.

The three terraced cottages each have their own private patio and garden which leads down to the river. They are set in their own meadow flanked by woodlands and riverlets. A 10 m by 5 m heated pool helps you enjoy the lazy summer days. The main house, where the owners live, is across a little bridge and Le Chevreuil is set at the end of the main house with double doors leading to a patio and garden.

The owners want you to really enjoy your stay at La Petite Venise Verte and provide a welcome pack on arrival. In general shops are shut on Sunday, although there are 2 small supermarkets nearby that open for a few hours on Sunday mornings. Linen and towels are included and are changed every week and each gite has a newly fitted kitchen. There is no email access from each gite, but you can use email from the main house if needed.

All gites are spacious and presented to a high standard.

The following facilities are available on site:

• Table tennis table
• Darts
• Badmington
• Boules
• TV and DVD
• Cots available (please ask when booking)
• Bike riding - a selection of bikes are available
• Boating - with access to boat
• Swimming heated pool (shared with other gites)
• Garden - with river for fishing
• Patio and barbecue

Testimonials

Example from Visitors during the 2005 Season:

“What can we say? Words fail us. It’s sheer perfection. An idyllic location, with wonderful hosts, who feel more like friends, so helpful, nothing is too much trouble. Having stayed in gites before, from Brittany to Aquitaine, this is by far the best. We are sure we will never find anywhere better. Thank you Paddy and Harry for an unforgettable holiday”
Dave and Sue, Yorkshire

“Congratulations, Harry and Paddy, on providing a wonderful accommodation in such a perfect setting. It’s pure quality, from start to finish. The pool is great. It’s kept wonderfully clean. The gites are spacious, well equipped and comfortable. We had a great stay and leave relaxed, thankful that we’ve found you.”
John and Anne, Huddersfield

“Favourite bits: Harry and Paddy, accommodation, location, furry friends (big and small) and no mosquitoes. Worst bits: having to leave. We like the place so much, we bought in the next village. We look forward to seeing you again and your piece of Paradise and thank you for making our stay as memorable as possible.”
Peter and Cathee, Lancaster

“Your publicity understates the case. Our expectations were greatly surpassed. The gite is very attractively furnished, the grounds tranquil and a source of so much pleasure in their abundance of wildlife. We’ve had frogs, lizards, dragon flies, butterflies, kingfishers and a family of ducks. The list is endless. Harry, you have got the balance just right. Thank you for making our stay so very enjoyable.”
Stewart and Liz, Somerset

“All our expectations were met and surpassed by this fabulous week. Many thanks, Paddy and Harry, for being the perfect hosts. This really is the perfect spot in which to unwind with fantastic accommodation, a great location and superb climate.”
Simon and Andrea, Suffolk

External features on site

• Barbecue
• Garden
• Scenic views
• Swimming pool (shared use)

Accommodation detail

Living area

A bedroom

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2 bedrooms, sleeps 4 - 5

Pretty terraced 'barn effect' cottage at the end of the terrace, with grassland, a waterway and woodlands to the side. Private patio and garden at the back leading down to the river.

• Kitchen - with oven, fridge, washing machine, dishwasher
• Living room - with sofa bed
• Double bedroom
• Twin bedroom
• Bathroom - with shower and wc

About the location

The local village, Nalliers, dates from Roman times with a 12th century church, small supermarket, bars, restaurant, bank, post office, hairdressers, chemist, bakers and dress shop. It is about 1 ½ miles away and also has a tennis court and sports ground.

For the active there are numerous walks through the marais. Cycling is enjoyable because of the flat terrain and the owners provide a selection of bikes. Coarse fishing is very popular throughout the area and there are a variety of fish in the river at the bottom of the garden. There is a boat available at La Petite Venise Verte should you wish to fish or just explore the waterways. Golf, tennis and riding are all available nearby.

Bird watching is a pleasure throughout the year with many migratory species and numerous varieties that nest in the area. There are a number of observation sites to choose from and a biological reserve at Nalliers itself.

Only thirty-five minutes from La Rochelle and the beautiful Ile de Ré, La Petite Venise Verte is easily accessible by road, rail or air.

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

Activities near by

Badminton, Bird Watching, Boating, Canoeing, Cycling, Fishing, Golf, Gourmet dining, Hiking, Horse riding, Mountain biking, Photography, Rambling, Riverside activities, Sailing, Sea excursions, Shopping, Sightseeing, Swimming, Table tennis, Tennis, Tree adventure park, Walking, Wine tasting, Wine touring

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

How to get here

There are regular flights from London Stansted to La Rochelle Airport (a 70 minute flight) or from Gatwick to Nantes, just 45 minutes away. You can also fly to Poitiers from London Stanstead. Rail links to the city are good.

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