10/10 Excellent
Rachel M.
7 Aug 2019
Liked: Cleanliness
Farmhouse - Traditional Farmhouse near La Rochelle. beaches 20 mins and a pool.
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Reviews
9.69.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Popular amenities
- Parking available
- Pool
- Kitchen
- Air conditioning
- Free WiFi
Explore the area
Landrais, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
- Vieux Port30 min drive
- La Rochelle Hotel de Ville31 min drive
- Port des Minimes31 min drive
- La Rochelle (LRH-La Rochelle - Île de Ré)33 min drive
Room options
About the area
Landrais
Located in Landrais, this farm stay is by the sea, within a 15-minute drive of Surgeres Town Hall and Helene Tower. .This family-friendly farm stay is 7.4 mi (12 km) from Church of Our Lady of the Assumption and 9 mi (14.5 km) from Marais Poitevin Regional Nature Park.
What's nearby
- Vieux Port - 30 min drive - 26.4 km
- Aquarium La Rochelle - 31 min drive - 25.6 km
- La Rochelle Hotel de Ville - 31 min drive - 27.3 km
- Port des Minimes - 31 min drive - 27.3 km
- Casino Barriere de La Rochelle - 35 min drive - 30.4 km
Getting around
- Aigrefeuille le Thou Station - 9 min drive
- La Rochelle (LRH-La Rochelle - Île de Ré) - 33 min drive
Restaurants
- L'Instant Z - 5 min drive
- Eurl la cuisine de Méli Mélo - 3 min drive
- Commune d'Aigrefeuille-d'Aunis - 11 min drive
- Le TB - 8 min drive
- Ker Lisenn - 5 min drive
About this property
Farmhouse - Traditional Farmhouse near La Rochelle. beaches 20 mins and a pool.
The Farmhouse is situated inpeaceful surroundings with open views over the Charentaise countryside, it has 2 double bedrooms (1double & 1 double & single bed), theres a large landing area with a double bed settee too. Theres a full bathroom with a roll top bath. Spacious lounge with French & English tv and free Wifi. Dining kitchen with all amenities ie. Dishwasher, Washing machine, Fridge/Freezer, Microwave, coffee machines, iron & board. Access to the garden and large 11x5 secured outdoor swimming pool with sunbeds. We are situated in the Charente Maritime on the west coast of France. Nearby are the historic towns of La Rochelle and Rochefort & Surgeres. This area is rich in History with many forts, Romanesque churches, castles and Chateaux. Sandy beaches just 20 mins.
The 17th century Farmhouse, Pigeonnier & Pressoir have recently been renovated to a very high standard. Each gite is fully equipped with everthing you would need for a fantastic holiday. We are surrounded by rolling countryside with fields of sunflowers & wheat, close to a pretty Charentaise village with local shop, bar, post office and a local restaurant specializing in local cuisine. Nearby there’s fishing, cycling, pony riding and lovely country walks.
WIFI is available in each of the properties.
Outside there's a seating area for each of the gites, bbq, large garden, children's play area and free use of cycles. There is a large 11x5 meter swimming pool secured by stone walls and a locked gate for safety reasons.
There is one off road parking space per gite in the courtyard of the farm.
Sorry pets are not allowed in the Farmhouse, we have 2 other smaller gites that we allow pets in.
There's a the bar/restaurant/shop in Landrais, village post office, Artist studio and a Garage (it's not possible to buy Petrol).
Antique Markets (brocantes) & Car boots (vide greniers) usually most weekends from April through to October.
Pony riding: Pony Riding at Toucherit (10min
La Rochelle has some of the best fish restaurants dotted around the old port and all along the coast. You'll find several museums, Aquarium, Boutique shops, beautiful old stone architecture & boats rides etc.
All along the coasts there are long sandy beaches some of the best are Chatelaillon, Fouras, Ile d'Oleron & ild de Ré.
The 17th century Farmhouse, Pigeonnier & Pressoir have recently been renovated to a very high standard. Each gite is fully equipped with everthing you would need for a fantastic holiday. We are surrounded by rolling countryside with fields of sunflowers & wheat, close to a pretty Charentaise village with local shop, bar, post office and a local restaurant specializing in local cuisine. Nearby there’s fishing, cycling, pony riding and lovely country walks.
WIFI is available in each of the properties.
Outside there's a seating area for each of the gites, bbq, large garden, children's play area and free use of cycles. There is a large 11x5 meter swimming pool secured by stone walls and a locked gate for safety reasons.
There is one off road parking space per gite in the courtyard of the farm.
Sorry pets are not allowed in the Farmhouse, we have 2 other smaller gites that we allow pets in.
There's a the bar/restaurant/shop in Landrais, village post office, Artist studio and a Garage (it's not possible to buy Petrol).
Antique Markets (brocantes) & Car boots (vide greniers) usually most weekends from April through to October.
Pony riding: Pony Riding at Toucherit (10min
La Rochelle has some of the best fish restaurants dotted around the old port and all along the coast. You'll find several museums, Aquarium, Boutique shops, beautiful old stone architecture & boats rides etc.
All along the coasts there are long sandy beaches some of the best are Chatelaillon, Fouras, Ile d'Oleron & ild de Ré.
There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. A Smart television and a DVD player are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. The bathroom has a bathtub and a hair dryer. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities including a water park and an outdoor pool.
Guests will find features like wireless internet access and onsite parking.
Property manager
Nigel or Suzanne
Languages
English, French
Property amenities
Internet
- Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
- Available in some public areas: WiFi
Parking and public transport
- On-site parking options include a garage
Things to do
- Cycling
- Golf
- Kayaking
- Outdoor pool
- Playground
- Shared/communal pool
- Water park access
Outdoors
- BBQ grill(s)
- Garden
- Outdoor furniture
More
- Books
- Games
- Smoke-free property
- Video library
- Note from host: Only allowed outside
Room amenities
Bedroom
- Air conditioning
- Bed sheets
- Heating
Bathroom
- Bath
- Hairdryer
- Shampoo
- Toilet paper
- Towels
Entertainment
- TV/satellite channels
- DVD player
- Smart TV
- Video games
Food and drink
- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware/dishes/utensils
- Dining table
- Dishwasher
- Electric kettle
- Kitchen
- Lobster/crab pot
- Microwave
- Oven
- Paper towels
- Fridge
- Spices
- Stovetop
- Toaster
More
- Dryer
- Fireplace
- Iron/ironing board
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Important information
You need to know
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Sorry no parties.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
We should mention
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed GBP 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
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9.6
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Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Graham P.
5 Aug 2019
Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely, peaceful farmhouse with great hosts
We had a lovely week staying at Nigel and Suzanne’s farmhouse. The house is a really nice place to relax, and tastefully decorated and with plenty of space. The pool is great, especially on the really hot days, and the loan of the bikes was much appreciated for a quick ride to the local shops and further afield. There’s lots to see locally, especially Ile de Re, and La Rochelle. Nigel and Suzanne were really helpful and welcoming, and gave us some really helpful local info. We really enjoyed our time there.
Graham P.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
8/10 Good
David G., Falkirk, scotland
20 Jul 2017
Lovely rustic farmhouse.
We stayed here with two friends for four nights in June. The property is very pretty, surrounded by open countryside and fields, just on the edge of the village and about thirty minutes from La Rochelle. Suzanne and Nigel, the owners live in the other half of the farmhouse and made us feel very welcome and provide local knowledge if required.
The farmhouse has sleeping for six people but as there are only two bedrooms, the upstairs landing is used as the third bedroom, probably suitable for kids but not too sure about two adults.
Although we enjoyed our stay here, there were some issues that we feel need addressing. The second bedroom was lacking for storage and only had one power socket which was needed for a light as it was dark, also the kitchen and bathroom could be given a makeover to improve the comfort and amenities.
These are just our opinion of our overall experience of our stay, and we would still recommend this farmhouse.
David G.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2017
10/10 Excellent
graham c.
4 Jun 2017
idyllic retreat in lovely setting
having recently returned from a lovely rejuvenating weeks stay in the beautiful farmhouse gite with our family,we can highly recommend it , it was very spacious and comfortable with simple French décor and a lovely ambience to the whole house and pretty courtyard its all set in, It was so good to revisit this lovely area again as we hadn't been here for many years , it was very nostalgic and brought many happy memories back, so lucky to find such a lovely little complex to stay in while doing so. We just want to say a huge thankyou from us all to Nigel and Suzzane for their wonderful hospitality a lovely friendly couple and perfect hosts where nothing was too much trouble,we wish them all the best for the future and hope to meet again. best wishes the church family
graham c.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2017
10/10 Excellent
Emily C.
13 Jun 2016
Great place to stay with family and friends, heartily recommend.
Loved our week at The Farmhouse. The house is beautifully renovated and has a relaxed feel to it. Bedrooms are a good size and a big bathroom with wonderful roll top bath. Fantastic sized sitting room with comfy sofa and TV, plus log burner for chilly days! Kitchen very well equipped with an excellent standard dishwasher, fridge and washing machine plus well functioning cooker. We stayed with our two year toddler and it was perfect. Lots of space for him to mooch about, both inside and outside. Toys and books are provided plus a big selection of DVDs.
Listing is very accurate and all clean and maintained well. Nigel and Suzanne a friendly British couple and on hand to answer any questions and provide recommendations. They strike the balance perfectly between being in close proximity (they live in the other half of the Farmhouse) but not intruding in any way on the holiday.
The garden is amazing: massive lawn with children's swings and a trampoline, plus my son's highlight - a lovely Wendy House. The pool is a good size, temperature wise was fine, was a restorative 25 degrees, welcome relief from the nearly 30 degrees sunshine! Usefully a good washing line and also good table and chairs in the shade for meal times. Great standard BBQ available to use.
The area is stunning. Starting with amazing views from the house and driving out to places such as La Rochelle, Chatelaine sur Plage, Ile de Re etc., it's a perfect base for exploring the region. Supermarkets are very accessible, from the massive Carrefour near La Rochelle to the mid sized, well stocked Intermarche which are within easy, short drive reach. bicycles are available to use and my husband cycled each morning to a fantastic bakery in a nearby village. Might be worth taking a child seat if you want to take small children out for cycles as well.
We were lucky enough to have friends join us, also with small children, so was a great time had by all! They stayed in Le Pressoir, which is smaller than the Farmhouse but just as well equipped and just across the driveway to the Farmhouse.
Loved the week and will definitely return. Beautiful house, great location; all in all an easy and relaxed holiday was had by all!
Emily C.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2016
8/10 Good
Helga S.
8 Jul 2017
Ontspannen verblijf met onze 2 kinderen
Aangename gite. Erg leuk voor de kinderen ( zwembad,trampoline,speelgoed). Alles aanwezig voor een aangenaam verblijf.