£678 - £2655
(€803 - €3146)
Per property per week
Villa, sleeps 6, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
Contact the owner
Contact the owner directly
Christophe Chennetier
(Advertising since December 2014)
Tel: + 44 (0)1686 689879
Tel 2: + 44 (0)7815 617401
If requested by the owner you can print out a booking form here
Website: visit owners website.
Please mention French Connections.
Villa Sophora is a three-bedroom property with private pool on a well-established and pleasantly lush gated residence of similar properties.
Located in the Oasis Les Jardins holiday park (formerly known as Les Jardins des Sables d’Olonne) this peaceful villa complex is situated 5km from Les Sables d'Olonne, a lively and popular seaside resort with excellent sandy beaches and all the facilities one would expect from a holiday destination with an excellent reputation.
The family-friendly residence offers various on site facilities such as tennis court, table tennis, bike hire and play area, bar with large TV screen and terrace as well as an acclaimed restaurant.
Nearby Les Sables d’Olonne is Vendee’s best known and largest resort. With its long promenade, choice of wide sandy beaches and excellent quayside restaurants, it is a popular destination for a family seaside holiday. It has a thriving fishing port and world class marina which is the start and finish point of the prestigious Vendee Globe sailing event, a single-handed race around the world.
The Atlantic coast is under a kilometre from the park, the nearest beach just 2km away and the famous Puy du Fou theme park just an hour away.
Please note: Photos shown are examples of villas only but decor and furnishings may vary. If requesting a specific villa (extra charge applies) specific photos may be available. Please enquire.
Living Area: Living/dining room with TV, hi-fi, sofa, 2 armchairs. Dining table. Sliding doors lead to open furnished terrace.
- Kitchen: Fitted kitchen with washing machine, dishwasher, fridge-freezer, oven, microwave, electric or ceramic hob, kettle and coffee machine, toaster.
- Bedrooms: Ground floor: Bedroom with double bed or narrow twin beds (80cm), wardrobe. View of pool or garden. First floor: Bedroom with double bed, wardrobe. Double or twin bedroom, wardrobe. View of pool or garden.
- Bathrooms: Ground floor: Bathroom with bath and/or shower, washbasin. Separate wc. First floor: Shower room with wc.
- Exterior: Garden (350m²). Swimming pool with alarm. Pool size: 7 x 4m. Depth: 1.4m throughout. Security system: Alarm. Steps. Outdoor furniture, 2 sunloungers. The pool is open from mid-April to mid-October. Barbecue.
On site facilities
Table tennis (rackets available).
Tennis court (payable locally): rackets and balls available.
Bike hire available (payable locally)
Children’s playground.
Morning bakery service in reception building (July & August only).
Les Sables d’Olonne (5km)
Les Sables d’Olonne is Vendee’s best known and largest resort. With its long promenade, choice of wide sandy beaches and excellent quayside restaurants, it is a popular destination for a family seaside holiday. It has a thriving fishing port and world class marina which is the start and finish point of the prestigious Vendee Globe sailing event, a single-handed race around the world.
Le Puy du Fou (93km)
With over 1.5 million visitors a year, Le Puy du Fou is the fourth most popular attraction in France. It is a fantastic attraction for all ages, and more than a theme park in the traditional sense. It offers a selection of wonderful historical shows ranging from Roman circus games to world-class falconry. The main show takes place in the evening on a huge outdoor stage behind the ruined castle. It tells the story of the 700 years of history in the area in the form of a memorable sound and light show.
St Gilles Croix de Vie (34km)
The attractive seaside resort and fishing harbour of St Gilles Croix de Vie straddles the River Vie. The resort has a beautiful promenade lined with shops, cafes and restaurants, with rocky coves and small beaches to the north of the river mouth and the main sandy beach to the south.
Noirmoutier (83km)
Noirmoutier is a delightful low-lying island just off the Vendee coast. Accessed by either an ancient tidal causeway or modern bridge this small isle has a real Mediterranean feel with its whitewashed houses with contrasting terracotta tiles and blue shutters surrounded by pine forests. The island makes its living mainly from the sea with oyster and mussel beds and small harbours with colourful fishing boats.
Ile D’Yeu (sailings from Fromentine 66km)
Ile D’Yeu is a small island lying six miles off the Vendee coast. It is a microcosm of the nearby mainland with a colourful fishing port, sandy beaches backed by dunes and pine forests, sheltered coves and low cliffs. The hour long ferry sails to Port-Joinville, a bustling harbour with and the main town on the island with a good selection of shops, bars and restaurants lining harbour side.
Marais Poitevin (77km)
Known as the ‘Venise Verte’ or ‘Green Venice’ the Marais Poitevin is a tranquil wetland made up of natural watercourses, man-made canals as well as meadows, dykes and fens. This remarkable area of marshland is full of wildlife and the dominant features of the landscape are the poplar trees, which shade the waterways, bending and rustling in the wind. The best way to discover this wildlife haven is by boat and these can be hired from several local centres, including the pretty village of Coulon.
Local amenities
Nearest bakery: Bakery/take Away On Site In June/July/August
Nearest supermarket: 5 Km
Nearest market: 2 Km
Nearest pharmacy: 5 Km
Nearest bar: Restaurants And Bars At 4 Km Les Sables D’Olonne
Tourist information: 5 Km
Les Sables D Olonne on the map
Property 160677 –
Nearby place of interest
How to get to Oasis Parcs Villa Sophora
One of the reasons for the popularity of Vendee to the British is the relatively short driving distance to sunshine. For many in the south of England, Vendee can be reached in a day, albeit a long one. The much improved roads across the north of France offer a short sea crossing from Dover with a 6 to 7 hour drive. Alternatively, a longer (and less frequent) crossing to Normandy or St Malo means a shorter drive of between 3 and 4 ½ hours once in France.
Vendee is well served by flights from the UK. The nearest airports are:
Nantes (driving time approx. 1h15m)
La Rochelle (1h40m)
Poitiers (2h0m)
Access options
Car Essential
Nearest airport
The nearest serviceable airport is Nantes [NTE]
Stayed here? Add your review >
The holiday was great, thank you. The villa was fantastic thanks, so very clean and tidy and had everything we needed. We all loved having the private pool!
The resort was well looked after. Every day there we people on site tending to the pools and landscaping. The childrens play park on site could do with updating but we only went once so maybe doesn't get much use anyway.
We only spoke with one young guy on reception and he was very helpful.
Overall the site was great. With hindsight if we were ever to travel that far from Dover for a villa holiday I'd probably fly. It was quite the slog via car!
Thanks againGuest rating:
As always, the villa was lovely and the site is lovely and the reception staff were very helpful. We had a wonderful stay there.
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We had a lovely time thank you. Our experience was very good, the villa was clean and comfortable and well equipped. The pool regularly cleaned. We had a lovely stay and would recommend. I also would like to say, the excellent communication provided by yourself was very much appreciated.Guest rating:
We had a wonderful family holiday at Oasis des Jardins, booked through Select Villas. The process from start to end was incredibly easy and Christophe was very helpful and provided us with all the info we needed to ensure we chose the right villa to suit us.
The complex is very clean, modern and safe. Check in at reception was simple and they explained everything that we would need to ensure we had a stressless stay. The villa itself was fantastic. The facilities were great and the pool was amazing. The children loved it! The location was also very good. Close to Sables D'Olonne and its wonderful beaches and restaurants.
I would highly recommend Select Villas and Oasis Des Jardins for anyone wanting a tranquil villa holiday with lots to do in the surrounding areas.Guest rating:
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The villa was great, good layout, plenty of seating (inside and out) and plenty of equipment commensurate with a 2 week break. We would definitely return, and since my parents unfortunately were unable to come in the end - so we are already discussing same location for next year.
The awning over the outside seating area was fantastic and made the outside a really 'usable' space in hot weather.
The pool was great - especially as it was heated.
The electric blinds that 'closed' the house are a great feature and made you feel very secure.
Suggestions:
I'd suggest getting some glasses/ plates that are suitable for outside use (good quality plastic/ not childrens beakers).
The pool was cleaned once a week, albeit a line was left around the waterline that looked dirty. Literature of suggestions on how to wipe this down would be useful as it was offputting and made the pool look unclean.
For 6 of us for extended period a separate freezer (perhaps in the outside pump house) would be useful for ice/ icecreams etc.
Wider resort
The one way system was great and we felt it safe for our daughter to ride her bicycle around.
We spent most days at beach.Guest rating:
We had an enjoyable holiday in France. The Villa Sophora was spacious downstairs but the two upstairs bedrooms were smaller than we had anticipated. There kitchen and cooking facilities were adequate but we think it could benefit from some additional cutlery. We enjoyed the pool and garden - one downside for us is that the garden wasn't fully enclosed which was a minor issue but would have been preferable due to us having the dog.
Oasis Les Jardins overall is pleasant and quiet. The playground, tennis courts and mini golf are all in need of tidying up. There is also the unused communal pool which is just collecting debris.
We used the snack bar on our last night and enjoyed our food.
On arrival we were provided with an inventory and were asked to check against the villa contents - the list was quite long and this isn't something that we've had to do previously when in self catering accommodation.
We were very grateful for your help in arranging the vet appointment- the vets was easy to find and they were very efficient.
Overall we were happy with the accommodation but would have preferred to have been closer to Les Sables d'olonne - shorter walking distance.
We are considering returning to France next year so we will view your site for availability.Guest rating:
We had a lovely holiday thank you,
The villa was very nice and located in a good spot.
The children had a nice time. Beaches are lovely and the promenade was fabulous!.
We visited the zoo and Puy Du Fou, some towns etc. Was a really great experience, we had been to Puy Du Fou a few years back as well, really recommend for new visitors!.
I love the supermarkets and the shops there, so nice!- spent too much of course!
Reception staff were friendly- the only thing I would say is they could store some fresh milk lolEmoji
It was really nice Christophe, thank you for all your help and I am sure we will all be in touch again.Guest rating:
Good afternoon Christophe!
The villa in the Vendee was absolutely perfect for our needs thank you.
It was easy to find and beautifully presented. We were a bit worried bout the check in time – 5pm on the Saturday as the reception was due to close at 6pm. However, we arrived early at about 4pm and we were allowed in immediately.
The grounds were in great condition and we appreciated the closure for our puppy.
The rooms were adequate for our needs and very comfortable. The pool was a welcome temperature and very refreshing in the heat!
My only negative was that there was a charge to use the tennis court. However, we did hire it and had great fun, so it cant have bothered me that much!!
All in all, great villa, great location and the staff I spoke to were all delightful
Would definitely recommend!
SarahGuest rating:
Hi Christophe,
We had a wonderful holiday thank you. The villa was superb. Clean, well stocked and spacious, and we really enjoyed the pool and garden We also really liked Les Sables D'Olonne...great place.
We hired electric bikes from reception which we hadn't planned but we had to because they had run out of standard bikes but we really enjoyed the experience, especially as it was so hot!
Slightly less positive was that we had slightly noisy neighbours for one week (talking and laughing loudly outside til 1am), and Reception were not able to help as the villa was privately owned. However, it did not detract too much from our overall enjoyment.
We would love to go back to Les Oasis which is unusual as I'm usually keen to try somewhere different. I would be very interested if you have any offers over the next year or two.
Thank you for your help and advice.Guest rating:
We’ve just returned from France this evening and I wanted to drop you a quick line to say how much we enjoyed our stay at Oasis Les Jardins. The villa was superb and everyone very helpful and friendly. We all wanted to stay for longer and are keen either to return or perhaps try a similar villa in a different location. At any rate, I will definitely be recommending the villa and your company to my friends and family.
Many thanks for all your help with the booking (and rebooking!) - it was definitely worth the wait!Guest rating:
We enjoyed a wonderful holiday in Villa Sophora. It was spacious, very well-equipped and had a lovely heated swimming pool. Although we were close to all the other villas, the garden felt very private and wasn’t overlooked. I would thoroughly recommend it.
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We have just returned from a fantastic week at Sables D’Olonne. We are a family of four but we booked the 3-bed Sophora as we wanted a pool. It was totally worth the additional cost. The pool was warm, clean and safe, and my daughters were in it from 8am - 8pm every day. The alarm was a reassuring feature and the water was checked several times during our stay. The villa was clean, spacious and well equipped. There was a welcome pack with everything we needed for day 1 but I would recommend bringing additional cloths, washing up liquid, dishwasher tablets, bin liners and kitchen/toilet roll to save a supermarket trip for day 2. Our villa was at the far end of the site but a perfect spot for us - private and quiet. The staff on site were helpful and the shop stocked the basics. My daughters did the croissant and baguette run there in the mornings which was fun for them. We mainly ate in so did not try the on site restaurants. Christophe at Select Villas was super helpful from start to finish and I cannot fault the service we received from him. He made the whole process very straight forward, with clear instructions and maps. This place was a great find and we will be back!
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Villa was quite hard to find, but once there it is a lovely place for a relaxing holiday around a pool in the sun. Very clean and well equipped, the only thing missing was matches to light the BBQ! The surrounding area is amazing, beaches very close by and a choice of supermarkets all a few minutes’ drive away. English speaking staff made the holiday even more enjoyable; we will definitely be back.
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Thank you very much for everything. We were very happy especially with your service. The villa is excellent. The receptionist was very helpful. Our dog was very calm and happy thanks to the garden being enclosed. The villa was quiet, offered privacy and luxury with the garden and the pool. The on-site restaurant was also very good. It was a fantastic holiday.
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We had another wonderful holiday in Vendée! Sadly, we arrived Saturday afternoon to find the pool unclean and cloudy so understandably the girls were really disappointed they couldn’t jump straight in. The pool technician attended Sunday so we were in the pool by Sunday afternoon. Our rep mentioned there’d been a few complaints regarding dirty pools. This was a disappointing start to the holiday. However, on a brighter note the Villa was fabulous and the garden as green and lush as we remembered it! Reception were very helpful with bookings for restaurants and activities. We love the location of the Villa with the vast array of beaches within close proximity. Each year we discover wonderful new beaches. We’ve previously visited La Rochelle and Ile de Re as day trips by car so this time decided to hire a boat to view the coastline by a different route. The coast line of Ile d’Aix and Ile d’ Oleron were beautiful and there was the added interest of getting close to Fort Boyard! We would love to stay at Les Jardins again next year but September is probably a bit too organised for me!
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Property type | Villa (Self-catering) |
Bathrooms | 2 |
Bedrooms |
2 double bedroom(s) 1 twin bedroom(s) |
Occupancy | 6 |
Suitability | Suitable for children, Suitable for the elderly, Pets welcomed |
Linen | Beds made up on arrival, towels (not beach towels) and tea towels: 27€ per person (obligatory charge). |
Kitchen facilities | Dishwasher, Microwave, Washing machine, Electric hob, Electric oven, Fridge-Freezer, Washer-dryer |
Internal facilities | Hi-fi system, TV, Electric heaters, Wi-Fi Broadband Internet, Tea/Coffee making facilities |
External facilities | Garden, Swimming pool (exclusive use), Barbecue, Tennis Court |
Activities nearby | Cycling, Golf, Horse riding, Sailing, Surfing, Swimming, Table tennis, Tennis, Walking, Water skiing, Water sports, Wind Surfing |
Changeover day: Saturday
Last updated on: 22nd July 2024
Available | Booked/Unavailable |
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Accommodation rental period | Price |
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20 July 2024 – 23 August 2024 |
€3080 Per property per week
(£2599 / $3345) |
24 August 2024 – 30 August 2024 |
€2120 Per property per week
(£1789 / $2303) |
31 August 2024 – 13 September 2024 |
€1359 Per property per week
(£1147 / $1476) |
14 September 2024 – 27 September 2024 |
€1198 Per property per week
(£1011 / $1301) |
28 September 2024 – 18 October 2024 |
€883 Per property per week
(£745 / $959) |
19 October 2024 – 01 November 2024 |
€1205 Per property per week
(£1017 / $1309) |
02 November 2024 – 15 November 2024 |
€3146 Per property per week
(£2655 / $3417) |
16 November 2024 – 03 January 2025 |
€803 Per property per week
(£678 / $873) |
Additional price notes
Changeover day
Arrive any day (except Sunday) and between 6/7/24 and 30/8/24 when Saturday changeovers only.
Check-in between 5pm-8pm. Checkout before 10am.
Included in the rental
- Electricity and water.
- Pool heating included except between 1/4/24 to 26/4/24. See below for extra cost.
Other charges
Obligatory charges payable on arrival
- End of stay cleaning: 150€
- Beds made up on arrival, towels (not beach towels) and tea towels: 27€ per person.
- Holiday tax (taxe de sejour) €2.20 per adult (18 years+) per night.
- Booking fee: 49€.
Obligatory charges payable on arrival
- Refundable security deposit: 500€ (credit card only) refunded within one month.
Other information
Optional prebookable extras, payable on arrival
- Mid stay towel change 10€ per person.
- Mid stay bed linen change 16€ per person.
- Mid stay bed linen change with beds made up and towel change 27€.
- Highchair, cot, playpen 6€ per item per night.
- Pets 15€ per night. Normally one pet per property however two may be considered. Please enquire.
- Requesting a specific villa 35€ (if available).
- Heated pool: For 2024 pool heating is included for all stays between 27/4/24 to 30/9/2024. Please note that pool heaters are subject to weather conditions, no temperature can be guaranteed. As the heating of the pool is included in the price, no refund can be made in the event of bad weather or temperatures below 10° at night.
Pool heating is available from 1/4/24 to 26/4/24 at 25€ per day and taken for the entire stay. This must be requested at least 7 days before arrival. - Breakfast delivery service. Prices available on request.