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Villa Fief Colin
Private kitchen
Well equiped kitchen, fittings from IKEA
Dining area
Open plan lounge and dining area looking out onto patio

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Saint-Hilaire-La-Forêt, Pays De La Loire
  • Préhisto'site
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Château des Aventuriers
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • O'Gliss Park
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • La Rochelle (LRH-La Rochelle - Île de Ré)
    ‪81 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Shower room

Shower only

WC

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Spacious Villa, situated in a quiet cul-de-sac enclosed by private gardens.

St Hilaire la Forêt is a historically fascinating village in the Vendée, just 4.5 km from the nearest beach. The village square, a 6 minute walk away, boasts a church, the Mairie, a pétanque alley, a grocery shop and bar. The shop and bar sell fresh baguettes and croissants every morning. The Stone Age museum ‘Le Cairn – Centre de la Préhistoire is a wonderful place to discover the Stone Age through child friendly hands-on activities, exhibits and information about the local monolithic sites of which there are a number. There are numerous on and off-road cycle paths that start and end in the village and take in the local area including the towns of Jard sur Mer with its Port and Longeville sur Mer, the wonderful expanses of beaches at le Bouil, le Rocher and les Conches as well as the local countryside of sunflower and maize fields with the odd vineyard thrown in for good measure!
The area has so much to offer for a variety of age groups, and interest groups from watersports, to nature.
Please note: this site requires payment in GBP. If you wish to pay in EURO, please book through Property Ref: 1934899 Link: https://www.abritel.fr/location-vacances/p1934899a?uni_id=3648656

Property manager

Andrea Bennison

Languages

English, French, Italian
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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
Toys, DVD's, UK Sat. TV. Enclosed gardens
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
Strictly no pets.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
The villa is strictly NO Smoking

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
Long-term renters welcome
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed GBP 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

Saint-Hilaire-la-Forêt

Located in Saint-Hilaire-la-Forêt, this villa is in a rural area and near the beach. O'Fun Park and Port Bourgenay Golf are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Château des Aventuriers and La Folie de Finfarine. Travelling with kids? Consider O'Gliss Park and Aquarium Le 7eme Continent. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Saint-Hilaire-La-Forêt, Pays De La Loire

What's nearby

  • Préhisto'site - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Château des Aventuriers - 6 min drive - 5.5 km
  • O'Gliss Park - 11 min drive - 10.3 km
  • O'Fun Park - 14 min drive - 13.3 km
  • Port Bourgenay Golf - 19 min drive - 18.7 km

Getting around

  • Olonne-sur-Mer Station - 27 min drive
  • La Rochelle (LRH-La Rochelle - Île de Ré) - 70 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Café des Sports - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Le Boulet Anglais - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Les Petits Pains - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Le Canott - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Le Transat - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Spacious Villa, situated in a quiet cul-de-sac enclosed by private gardens. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Spacious Villa, situated in a quiet cul-de-sac enclosed by private gardens.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spacious Villa, situated in a quiet cul-de-sac enclosed by private gardens.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Spacious Villa, situated in a quiet cul-de-sac enclosed by private gardens. located?

This family-friendly Saint-Hilaire-la-Forêt villa is located by the sea, within 2 mi (3 km) of Préhisto'site and Marais Poitevin Regional Nature Park. Château des Aventuriers is 2.6 mi (4.3 km) away.

Reviews

8.4

Very good

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8.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

8.4/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Martin H., Cheshire

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

Quiet village within easy reach of the coast

The property had everything we needed. The garage was particularly good to store our bike. We enjoyed the quiet roads and tracks only visiting the coast on a couple of occasions.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas L.

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

Proche de tout

Petite maison idéale en famille, proche de toutes les plages, quartier calme, beaucoup d'activités à faire en Aout dans le secteur.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

Sarah G.

Liked: Check-in, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location

Beaucoup de bruit

C'etait supposé que la maison etait calme et pourtant, comme par hasard une departementale passe derriere la maison. Maison sans âme, bruyante. Literie mauvaise, publicité à mon goût mensongère Rien d'autre à dire. Je ne retournerai jamais dans cette maison, et je la deconseille.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Roland B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Frühling in der Bretagne

Wir haben den Aufenthalt sehr genossen. Das Haus ist gut ausgestattet mit allem was man benötigt. Die Umgebung ist traumhaft. Sonnenliegen, Gartenmöbel... alles wie beschrieben. Ein wenig traurig das " Wäschepaket" für 50Euro. Aber für uns noch ok. Ansonsten haben wir uns sehr wohl gefühlt. Einziger kleiner Punkt war das sehr durchgesessene Ledersofa.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Jim T.

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

Saint-Hilaire-la-Forêt

We found the property to be clean and very well equipped. We especially appreciated the UK television as we were in France for the Queens funeral. It was quiet and relaxed with nearby wonderful beaches which we were able to use on an almost daily basis as we were very lucky with the weather. thank you to the owners for making this property available to rent
Stayed 21 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Christoph H.

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

Very well equipped and functional house with 6 km access to the beaches

The house is very well equipped and has a great garage for storing your bikes and equipment. Each room has a nice cupboard to store your stuff. Their is a small supermarket in town which also carries fresh bread in the morning. The only thing missing in the garden is a larger roofed area to sit outside ... against the sun and the rain. There is a nice bicycle trail right from the center of the town to the beaches - 6 km away .... the best beach for us was Conches ... 10 km by bike. The contact with Andrea our host was excellent. We can recommend this location.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gertrude V., Tournai

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

Une semaine avec nos petits enfants extraordinaire

Petite villa très propre et très bien agencé proche de la mer et de multitudes de curiosités à visiter . Nos petits enfants (10, 9 et 7 ans ) sont revenus enchantés de leur séjour A recommander

10/10 Excellent

Dudley S.

Very good

This was overall one of the best properties that we have stayed in France. The location was very convenient, and nice and quiet. The kitchen was well equipped was every utensil you could ever want to prepare a meal. The bed was comfortable as was the lounge. The basket of tea, coffee & wine was a really nice surprise. The instructions in both English and French were clear and most helpful. We also liked the satellite TV and English DVD's & books. Because on Pat's mobility, the only other thing that we would have liked is a handrail in the shower. We hope to return next year for a longer stay
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Paul S.

A lovely holiday home perfectly located in the Vendée.

After searching for some time for a holiday home that offers good facilities as well as being close to the coast we decided on Andrea’s property and were not disappointed. The house is located in St Hilaire la Forêt, a pretty village set just back from the coast offering a more relaxing and authentic French experience rather than staying in the swathe of holiday villages right on the coast. The house is far better equipped than many holiday apartments that we have visited, it is spacious, nicely furnished, and has a lovely garden. If you like cooking then the kitchen is a real treat and has all that you will need to cater for a family, with the choice of large dining tables both inside and out. There is also a secure garage that is absolutely great if you cycle and take bikes on holiday with you. Shopping in the area is well provided for, we stocked up at the large 'Super U' supermarket in Jard-sur-Mer which we preferred as it has a great selection of fresh foods and wines, but there is an equally large supermarket in Longville-sur-Mer, both are only a short car drive away. There is also a small shop in the village for basic items. Once settled in we took to our bikes and quickly worked out the best cycle trails to the beaches, the cycle routes start next to the 'Mairie' in the centre of the village. Twenty minutes or so of cycling through fields of sunflowers brings you to beautiful Atlantic beaches such as Le Bouil, really great for swimming, paddle boarding and searching out crabs in the rock pools at low tide! We also headed down the coast a little way by car to visit the popular seaside town of La Tranche-sur-Mer, I learnt to windsurf here many years ago and it still has an excellent nautical centre with great windsurfing and sailing facilities. La Rochelle airport which is served by several UK operators is only a little over an hour's drive away so Granny was able to visit us whilst we were staying. It is also an easy journey to the fascinating Ile de Ré, the ports of La Flotte and Saint-Martin-de-Ré on the island as well as the lighthouse at the westernmost tip are really worth a visit if you have time, although it’s best not to cross the bridge on a Saturday in the high season as you will queue in traffic for a very long time! So all in all a highly enjoyable stay in a lovely holiday home with so much to see and do in the area for a two week holiday. We really look forward to returning!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Francis S.

Nice Comfortable Villa.

A very nice villa,very comfortable,nicely furnished,Super kitchen.The villa is perfectly situated to explore the surrounding area ,our particular favourite is Jard Sur Mer ,but is near to many places. the villa is in a lovely village, with a shop and a local bar.we loved our stay We cant wait to go back!
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2016

About the host

Hosted by Andrea Bennison

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Both myself and my husband are Francophiles, and have been visiting France for many years. I work as a foreign language teacher in England. Having a property in France is both a dream, and an opportunity to introduce the French language and culture to our children.

Why they chose this property

Saint Hilaire is a typical rural french village. We had stayed in the small local camp site (unfortunately since clsoed) and enjoyed the friendly locals, good local amenities and safe cycling, walking, and beaches all close by.

What makes this property unique

The Villa is situated in a quiet mature cul-de-sac. With no through traffic, and a large enclosed garden, it is a safe environment for children and ideal to find a relaxing space. The location allows easy cycle access to beaches, wildlife, and country walks, and a range of restaurants to suit all budgets.

Languages:

English, French, Italian
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