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Cottage (sleep 8+cot) on Child-friendly Complex with shared pool and play areas

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Room
Outdoor dining
Pool
A narrow stone-walled hallway with a wooden staircase leading to a room.
Dining

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Your own private chef
    One of the few properties offering private chef services.
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Gibourne, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
  • Place, Office de Tourisme du Pays de Matha
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Pigeonnier d'Aulnay
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Eglise Saint-Pierre d'Aulnay
    ‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Crib

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Cottage (sleep 8+cot) on Child-friendly Complex with shared pool and play areas

A former Napoleonic-era farm, 'La Vendange" is well established and perfectly located for easy access to both the coastal and many inland attractions of Charente-Maritime.

Please note this property is booked by the week. We have changeover days of Sat, Sun, Fri depending on cottage. Contact Owner for details.

The central lawn/swings area is enclosed, gated and within full view of all the cottages. Cots, stair gates, highchairs, strollers etc. provided FOC.

Wifi Internet FOC. TV/DVDs in each cottage. Large screen TV with Freesat in the Barn, with sofas for watching the football with the other guests.

Parents can relax while the children make new friends, or collect eggs from our own chickens. In addition to the communal areas, all cottages have their own private outdoor areas with dining furniture, parasol and BBQ. The Nie valley (near St. Jean D’Angely) is about 40 mins drive inland from the port of Rochfort, 1hr drive SE from La Rochelle airport and only 4 hrs drive from the port of St. Malo. Our location is the midst of a part of hidden France, where time seems to have stood still for centuries. The seaside and the coastal towns are an easy day out. Many beaches within 1hr drive. 3 historic market towns within 15 mins drive.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 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
Families with children only. Not suitable for groups of adults
Not suitable for pets

Important information

You need to know

Property # 8069474
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
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Gibourne

Located in Gibourne, this holiday home is in the city centre and on a lake. Museum of Saint Jean d'Angely and Museum of Art History are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Les Raisins de L'Abbaye and Le Cep Enchanté. Travelling with kids? Consider La Moutarderie Charentaise and Zoodyssée Animal Park. Scuba diving and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and ecotours nearby.
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Gibourne, Nouvelle-Aquitaine

What's nearby

  • Office de Tourisme du Pays de Matha - 12 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Pigeonnier d'Aulnay - 14 min drive - 13.5 km
  • Eglise Saint-Pierre d'Aulnay - 15 min drive - 14.2 km
  • La Moutarderie Charentaise - 17 min drive - 12.0 km
  • Museum of Saint Jean d'Angely - 24 min drive - 24.8 km

Getting around

  • Saint-Jean-d'Angely Station - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Le Pinocchio - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪La Varaizienne - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Moutarderie Charentaise - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Poupart Rita - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Terrade Gérard - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Cottage (sleep 8+cot) on Child-friendly Complex with shared pool and play areas have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

How much does it cost to stay at Cottage (sleep 8+cot) on Child-friendly Complex with shared pool and play areas?

As of 27 Jul 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cottage (sleep 8+cot) on Child-friendly Complex with shared pool and play areas on 15 Aug 2026 start from £2,132, 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 Cottage (sleep 8+cot) on Child-friendly Complex with shared pool and play areas pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Cottage (sleep 8+cot) on Child-friendly Complex with shared pool and play areas?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cottage (sleep 8+cot) on Child-friendly Complex with shared pool and play areas?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cottage (sleep 8+cot) on Child-friendly Complex with shared pool and play areas?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cottage (sleep 8+cot) on Child-friendly Complex with shared pool and play areas located?

Located by the sea, this family-friendly holiday home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Office de Tourisme du Pays de Matha, La Moutarderie Charentaise and Pigeonnier d'Aulnay. Museum of Saint Jean d'Angely and Eglise Saint-Pierre d'Aulnay are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

8.0/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Archival

10/10 Excellent

chrisitne c.

Lovely Setting, Great for Kids

Really enjoyed our stay. The kids loved the place. Fantastic to have somewhere you can let the kids just run around as you relax outside. Some nice touches e.g. books left for the kids/adults to read, equipment like potties/stepstools etc. Richard, the owner, was on hand for any queries. Rural location so car is needed. Going back again this summer :)
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8/10 Good

5 c.

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

Accuil hyper chaleureux

Richard est super!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Ailbhe B.

Best Holiday With Kids-Ever

This is the perfect location for a relaxed holiday with preteen kids: 2015 was our second holiday and are booked again for 2016. We'd had lovely holidays in Turkey & Portugal prior to this but nowhere we wanted to return to. The main selling points are: comfortable accommodation (but not luxury, no need to stress about kids wrecking anything!), mix of private & sociable areas, lovely pool, very safe for even small children, but most of all, all the children (from the 5 gites) end up playing together, so the adults can relax. The kids run out in the morning in their pj's to check on the hens and see who is up: they can start playing with friends while you sit in bed with a coffee! Plenty to do in the local area, decent supermarket 10 mins by car. Borrow the communal bikes and cycle to the local pub/ bistro. BBQ in the evening outside your gite, get the kids in bed and relax with a glass of local wine-bliss! We fly into La Rochelle and hire a car, so only an hour and 15 mins drive.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Richard D.

Another wonderful holiday here (our 5th visit)

We love it here. We have 2 girls age 4 and 6 and have been staying at La Vendange each summer for the past 4 years. It is perfect for children, very safe, with an enclosed garden and two lovely heated pools. There are swings, a slide, a trampoline and a shaded sandpit, not forgetting the chickens and quails all of which the children love. There are plenty of lovely things to do in the surrounding area, enough to keep you and the children busy for 2 weeks if you wish (even if the weather inclement). Or just relax at the gites where the children will play with their new friends.

About the host

Hosted by Richard Dale

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My family and I moved to France in 2003 and have renovated a number of historic farms in the area. We are all well integrated into the local community and speak fluent French.

We love to show visitors around this delightful part of the country. We encourage our guests to practice their French (particularly on the bread and croissant delivery lady); but for those who are a bit nervous with the language, we are more than happy to make restaurant reservations or help deal with any emergencies (eg. if a car breaks down or if someone requires medical treatment etc.)

Why they chose this property

My parents first purchased a small house in the area in 1988 and after a few delightful holidays here, my wife and I decided to buy a property ourselves in 1997. The stunning countryside, sunny weather, lovely old buildings, peace and quiet and quirky local people all contributed to a decision to move here with our 1 year old son Jamie in 2003. Our daughter Lucie was born here in Aug 2004 and we have run the property as a complex since around that time. The place took years to renovate !

What makes this property unique

Our guests seem particularly impressed with the facilities for children and especially the safety aspect of the property with the fully enclosed garden, surrounded by the gites themselves and the separate swimming pool area which is also full enclosed. The field (with soccer nets ) and play barn (with ping pong and basketball hoop) add a couple of further dimensions to round off the holiday experience. With five cottages and a lot of shared facilities, we have a real community feel and many guests come back year after year to meet up again with friends they made during their first holiday here.

Languages:

English, French
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