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Charming Riverside House with Canoes, Garden, and Nearby Market in Marais Poitevin

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A stone bench area with steps leading to a boat on a river, surrounded by greenery.
A cozy living room with wooden beams, a sofa, a coffee table, and a TV.
A parking lot with a bicycle and a bench.
A white building with blue shutters and a tower.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a tiled floor, a dining table with chairs, a wooden staircase, and a trash bin.

Reviews

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Highlights

  • Fishing available onsite
    A rare find — cast your line without leaving the property.
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Swimming pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Damvix, Pays de la Loire
  • Place, Marais Poitevin Regional Nature Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Vieux Port
    ‪59 min drive‬
  • Place, La Rochelle Hotel de Ville
    ‪59 min drive‬
  • Airport, La Rochelle (LRH-La Rochelle - Île de Ré)
    ‪60 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Living room

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Charming Riverside House with Canoes, Garden, and Nearby Market in Marais Poitevin

Former manor house and priory, adjoining the owner's residence and another gîte (H85G014261, Nymphéa), on a 1,200 m² enclosed property, set back from the road, located in the village of Damvix in the heart of the Marais Poitevin, on the edge of the Conche des Oisiliers, 10 m from the Sèvre Niortaise river and the Damvix boat landing. Ground floor: living room/kitchen (standard coffee maker/filters provided), small lounge (sofa bed), shower room/WC accessible to people with disabilities. First floor: bedroom/lounge (two single beds separated from the lounge area by screens), shower room/WC, two bedrooms (one with a double bed). Baby equipment. Wi-Fi. Portable air conditioning. Two televisions, one of which is a smart TV. Two small gardens with garden furniture to the south and north, sun loungers and a gas barbecue. Shared pétanque court for the two cottages. Private parking. Two rowboats, two canoes, and one pedal boat are available free of charge at any time, with life jackets and maps. Fishing on site. Shops nearby (bakery, mini-market, butcher, honey shop, pharmacy, doctor, nursing practice, physiotherapists, and osteopath). Small market on Wednesdays. Public swimming pool open in summer afternoons in Benet (13 km) and Lake Xanton-Chassenon (19 km). Scarecrow Festival in Damvix from May onwards (3 km marked walking trail; 1 hour). Bicycle rental at the Damvix boat landing (10 m from the cottage). Tourist train in the afternoon: the Tchou-Tchou. The Damvix museum "Le Passage" and its exhibition.

Nearby: the Abbeys of Maillezais and Nieul-sur-l'Autise, the Mill House, the Faymoreau Mines, a visit to the Ste Christine farm.... From the "Coq à l'Âne" (a local attraction) in St. Georges-de-Rex, the animal park in St. Hilaire-la-Palud, the Marais House in Coulon, Fontenay-le-Comte, the Renaissance town. Chaillé-les-Marais and the Dike Master's House, the Bay of Aiguillon.... Another 4-person gîte (Nymphéa) is located on the same property, with a 4-star rating renewed in 2024. Total capacity of the two gîtes: 10 people. Heating included.

Options:
End-of-stay cleaning: €70/stay; Bed linen rental (1 or 2 people): €15/stay; Towel rental: €8/person/stay.

Additional charges: Tourist tax.
Masks are available for the check-in inventory. Paper tissues, hand sanitizer and liquid soap are available.

Optional services to be paid on site and to be booked before your arrival:
. Final Cleaning : 74.47 € per stay
. 2 rectangular memory foam pillows and 2 standard pillows with pillowcases : 15.96 € per stay
. 1 rectangular memory foam pillow and 1 standard rectangular pillow, each with a pillowcase. : 15.96 € per stay
. 1 bath towel, 1 regular towel and 1 washcloth : 8.51 € per person per stay

Property managed by a professional. Unless stated, services such as cleaning, bed linen, towels etc. are not included in the price of this rental. If pets are allowed (information in the advertisement), charges may be applicable.
Only equipment mentioned in this advertisement are present. Equipment not mentioned are not considered to be present. Unless there is an electric charging station in the accommodation, charging electric vehicles is prohibited.

The Gîte is located at the bottom of the Place du Port. Pass in front of the pier, continue without crossing the small bridge. It's on the left, last house before the conch. Blue gate with Gîtes de France signs and L'Oiseleur -Nymphéa signs above the gate.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 5:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 9:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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Property Registration Number NOT_REQUIRED
Property # 1963316a
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
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

About the area

Damvix

Damvix is home to this cottage. Maillezais Cathedral and House of the Marais Poitevin are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Parc de Pierre Brune and Luka Land. Maison de la Mytiliculture and Zoodyssée Animal Park are also worth visiting.
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Damvix, Pays de la Loire

What's nearby

  • Marais Poitevin Regional Nature Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • House of the Marais Poitevin - 24 min drive - 19.7 km
  • Tour St. Nicolas - 58 min drive - 61.4 km
  • Vieux Port - 59 min drive - 61.1 km
  • La Rochelle Hotel de Ville - 59 min drive - 61.1 km

Getting around

  • Epannes Station - 19 min drive
  • La Rochelle (LRH-La Rochelle - Île de Ré) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Récré - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Le Carbet des Gourmets - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Au Vieux Mignon - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Le Marais - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Pizzeria la Venise Verte - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Charming Riverside House with Canoes, Garden, and Nearby Market in Marais Poitevin have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Charming Riverside House with Canoes, Garden, and Nearby Market in Marais Poitevin?

As of 26 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Charming Riverside House with Canoes, Garden, and Nearby Market in Marais Poitevin on 1 Jul 2027 start from £1,069, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Charming Riverside House with Canoes, Garden, and Nearby Market in Marais Poitevin pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Charming Riverside House with Canoes, Garden, and Nearby Market in Marais Poitevin?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Charming Riverside House with Canoes, Garden, and Nearby Market in Marais Poitevin?

Check-in begins at 5:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Riverside House with Canoes, Garden, and Nearby Market in Marais Poitevin?

Checkout is at 9:30 AM.

Where is Charming Riverside House with Canoes, Garden, and Nearby Market in Marais Poitevin located?

Situated in Damvix, this cottage is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Marais Poitevin Regional Nature Park and within 12 miles (20 km) of Maillezais Cathedral and House of the Marais Poitevin. Abbaye de Nieul-sur-l'Autise and Maison de la Meunerie are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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