Located in Saint-Pierre-d'Amilly, this holiday home is in a rural area and by the sea. House of the Marais Poitevin and Church of Notre-Dame are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Niort Golf Club and Port Boinot. Zoodyssée Animal Park and L'Abbaye Saint-Vincent are also worth visiting.
Marais Poitevin Regional Nature Park - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
House of the Marais Poitevin - 26 min drive - 26.9 km
Vieux Port - 48 min drive - 51.9 km
La Rochelle Hotel de Ville - 48 min drive - 51.9 km
Minimes Beach - 55 min drive - 54.9 km
Getting around
Mauzé Station - 5 min drive
La Rochelle (LRH-La Rochelle - Île de Ré) - 33 min drive
Restaurants
Le Sulky - 4 min drive
Texier Joël - 11 min drive
Le Bistrot de la Gare - 13 min drive
Au Prin Gourmand - 9 min drive
La Crêperie de Surgères - 14 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does Beautiful renovated farmhouse with private heated pool. have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.
How much does it cost to stay at Beautiful renovated farmhouse with private heated pool.?
As of 26 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beautiful renovated farmhouse with private heated pool. on 1 Nov 2026 start from £1,085, 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 Beautiful renovated farmhouse with private heated pool. pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Beautiful renovated farmhouse with private heated pool.?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Beautiful renovated farmhouse with private heated pool.?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Beautiful renovated farmhouse with private heated pool.?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Beautiful renovated farmhouse with private heated pool. located?
Situated by the sea, this holiday home is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Marais Poitevin Regional Nature Park and 7.7 mi (12.4 km) from Surgeres Town Hall. House of the Marais Poitevin and Zoodyssée Animal Park are also within 16 miles (25 km).
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
We recently stayed at this wonderful property for a getaway with our grown-up children and grandchild. It was very comfortable, offering plenty of space for everyone to relax. The house was very well-equipped and came stocked with lots of helpful items we needed for the baby. Everything was spotlessly clean and thoughtfully prepared, making our stay smooth and highly enjoyable. We would happily return!
Great weeks holiday.
Alan the owner was a delight to deal with and would visit again.
Good location close to La Rochelle and the beautiful countryside.
Niort is the quiet town that's is a fabulous town and definitely worth a visit, with great restaurants.
Lovely old property with everything we could need. The grounds and pool are superb and very private. Our Children and dog were safe and had a wonderful time. Communication with our host and the housekeepers was excellent.
Amazing house, very well equipped with everything you'll need for your stay. The pool was warm, clean and a good size.
Thd village is quiet but its a good location for exploring and plenty to do within a short drive. I highly recommend a boat trip on the canals.
Can’t say enough good things about this wonderful home. The hosts were brilliant giving us lots of information about the local area which helped us plan our trip, Ile de Ré was a family favourite with something for everyone. We are a family with a teen just completing exams, two younger children and us; exhausted parents in need of a break and this house ticks all the boxes. Lots of family games, lots of tables to eat at, a perfectly sized kitchen and the pool was completely perfect in every way. Thank you so much for a wonderful holiday! We will be back!
We spent two weeks at La Retraite and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The house has everything you need and in fact is probably one of the best equipped kitchens of any holiday rental we have stayed in. The grounds are spacious and very secure (great for dogs). The pool area with decking is especially pleasant and we enjoyed many a day and evening in this area.
The house is in a small village setting but is close to the amenities of Mauze a short drive away with a great bakery and well stocked supermarket.
The owners are very responsive and helpful.
We would definitely recommend a stay at La Retraite for those looking for a relaxing break in the La Rochelle area.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Tobias D.
4 Nov 2018
Great house to relax on vacation - Tolles Haus mit allen Extras
We had a lovely stay at this very warm and welcoming home! It's an excellent place for setting off in the area La Rochelle-Rochefort-Cognac-Niort. In Mauzé-sur-le-Mignon you will find a supermarket and boulangerie.
The house is very suitable for 4 and more persons and the owners are dog friendly. The kitchen is equipped with all necessary things and the heated pool was great, especially in October.
Ein großartiges Haus für 4 und mehr Personen. Es ist mit allen nötigen Dingen ausgestattet und der beheizte Pool war großartig.
October 2018
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr 2020
Thank you very much for your kind review. We are glad you enjoyed your stay.
The house was large and perfect for a large family vacation. The pool was excellent. So much space on the grounds. The house also contains so much for us to use such as the bikes and baby equipment. The property itself was amazing.
The location was very quiet. Lovely for dog walks, bike rides and a good base to set off to other locations in the car. For us, the location was a little too quiet and would have liked a bar or a shop more in walking distance but we were aware of this when booking. Fortunately the gardens were lovely enough for us to enjoy with a glass of wine in the evening.
We experienced some problems with electric cuts 9 in all and initial cleanliness of the house. The caretakers responded each time and eventually corrected these by the end of our stay. In all other respects the house and pool were perfect for a family holiday. Alan responded to each call promptly.
Nous avons passé un excellent séjour dans une très belle maison pleine de charmes. Alan est précis dans ses explications et dans ses avis sur les recommandations des commerces et restaurants aux alentours. À refaire
Wunderbares, gemütliches und vollumfänglich ausgestattes Haus, das perfekt betreut wurde. Der Pool wurde regelmäßig gereinigt und selbst beim Stromausfall erfolgte kurzfristig Hilfe durch den Housesitter.
Belle maison très confortable, parfaitement équipée pour 10 personnes. Nous avons apprécié l'agencement des pièces, la piscine chauffée, les vélos mis à disposition, il ne manque rien dans la maison et la région est très agréable. De gentilles attentions à notre arrivée, et le contact avec le propriétaire est excellent . Que du positif, merci Alan !
Très belle location une bonne réactivité des logeurs qui sont supers ! À conseiller, 👍
Très bons moments en famille grâce à cette belle location . Nous en garderons un fabuleux souvenir ! Merci à nos logeurs 😊👍
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review
8/10 Good
Jurgen R.
8 Aug 2021
Liked: Check-in, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location
Ruime woning met alle benodigdheden
Ruime woning
Groot zwembad
Vriendelijke en correcte eigenaar
Nabije omgeving valt wat tegen
Half uur maar van La Rochelle
Woning was niet overal netjes: spinnenwebben, bestek/borden/keukengerief aan vervanging toe, niet overal goed gepoetst bij aankomst
Très jolie bâtisse, très bien équipée, grande piscine, grand terrain, très bien entretenue et propriétaire très disponible et à l'écoute.
Pisciniste passe 2x par semaine.
Très bons conseils pour les restaurants et animations dans les alentours
La propriété est idéalement située : proche de charmantes petites villes, pas loin de La Rochelle et à quelques encablures des grandes plages de l'océan. De l'extérieur, la maison est très belle, le jardin bien entretenu (pour ce qui n'est pas des nombreuses fausses plantes en plastiques, toutefois très bien faites) et très agréable, et l'espace autour de la piscine top. Beaucoup de chaises longues et plusieurs tables extérieures permettent de s'y relaxer. Nous y avons passé des journées très agréables. La maison est très grande, bien décorée, la cuisine bien équipée pour cuisiner, il ne manque rien. Nous avons apprécié le pack de provisions qui nous attendait. Pourtant, dès la porte d'entrée franchie, nous avons été un peu déçus. L'intérieur paraissait sale, en partie dû à un manque d'entretien régulier (joints des douches très noirs, portes rouleaux papiers WC et poubelles rouillées, tâches sur le carrelage, tapis dans les chambres plus très propres, en bref la maison a vieilli). Nous avons eu plusieurs déconvenues : intérieur du congélateur sale, vaisselle rangée sale des précédents locataires, chewing gums collés dans la poubelle... Ainsi, la fourchette de prix de la location (plusieurs milliers d'euros la semaine) ne correspond pas à ce que nous avons eu et étions en droit d'attendre. Cela dit, la communication avec Alan a été excellente de A à Z et malgré nos déconvenues, notre séjour a été agréable.
The property is ideally located. From the outside, the house is very beautiful, the garden well maintained and very pleasant, and the space around the swimming pool excellent. Plenty of lounge chairs and several outdoor tables allow you to relax. We spent very pleasant days there. The house is very large, well decorated, the kitchen well equipped for cooking, nothing is missing. We enjoyed the pack of provisions. However, we were a little disappointed. The interior appeared dirty, partly due to a lack of regular maintenance (black shower gaskets, rusty toilet roll holders and rubbish bins, stains on the tiles, carpets not very clean, in short the house has aged ). We had several disappointments: dirty freezer, dirty dishes from previous tenants, chewing gum stuck in the trash ... Thus, the rental price range (several thousand euros for the week) does not correspond to what we got and were entitled to expect. Having said that, communication with Alan was excellent and despite our disappointments, our stay was pleasant.