The Old Customs House

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A balcony with a table and chairs overlooking a beach and cliffs.
A kitchen counter with jars of spices, a cutting board with a loaf of bread, and a bowl of fruit.
A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a window with curtains, and a view of the sea.
A two-story white house with blue shutters, a red-tiled roof, and a small front yard with a tree and a stone pillar.
A garden with stone pillars, a stone wall, and a bench.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Beach, waves and sand
    Guests enjoy the stunning beach views at this property.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Gironde Estuary

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Hot tub on site
  • Barbecue grill
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Talmont-Sur-Gironde, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
  • Place, Gironde Estuary
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Église Sainte-Radegonde de Talmont
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Grottes de Regulus et des Fontaines
    ‪9 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub

Shower room 1

Shower only

Toilet 1

Toilet

Toilet 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden

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About the area

Talmont-sur-Gironde

Located in Talmont-sur-Gironde, this apartment is in a rural area and on a river. Fun Family Bowling and Port Royan are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Grottes de Regulus et des Fontaines and Plage des Nonnes. Novelto Kids and Planet Exotica are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and horse riding.
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Talmont-Sur-Gironde, Nouvelle-Aquitaine

What's nearby

  • Gironde Estuary - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Église Sainte-Radegonde de Talmont - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Grottes de Regulus et des Fontaines - 9 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Saint-Georges-de-Didonne Beach - 13 min drive - 11.7 km
  • Royan Beach - 20 min drive - 15.2 km

Getting around

  • Saujon Station - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Emeschers Bistrot - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪La Traverse - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪La brise - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪La Crique - Suzac Beach House - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Restaurant Le Presbytère - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Old Customs House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Old Customs House?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Old Customs House?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Old Customs House?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Old Customs House located?

Situated by the ocean, this apartment building is steps from Église Sainte-Radegonde de Talmont and within 6 mi (10 km) of Fun Family Bowling and Grottes de Regulus et des Fontaines. Plage des Nonnes and Plage des Vergnes are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Superb location

This is an outstanding property in a superb location. The apartment is both stylish and comfortable and the hosts are charming. It captures the essence of the Gironde and we recommend it.
Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jul, 2022
Thank you so much for your stay with us! I really enjoyed meeting you both and appreiciate how wonderfully you took care of the house!!!! I hope for will see you again at the Old Customs House. It will be a pleasure. Keep smiling! Kindest regards, Valerie
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
Am amazing property. Beautiful inside and tremendous views. Very comfortable and interesting. Had a bit of difficulty accessing through the village but much easier getting out. A pity the restaurants were not offering evening dinners the beginning of September.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The best Gite in France

This is our third visit and will not be our last. We love it here and John and Valerie work really hard to ensure that all their guests have a beautiful and very well equipped place to stay. The views are unsurpassed and there is something new to see every day.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A relaxing stay.

Property was very clean, a good size, and beautiful views across the water. Host Valerie made sure we had everything to enjoy our stay. Talemont is a very pretty old town, and we liked wandering around the narrow streets. We found access by car a little difficult due to the narrowness of the streets, but there was use of a private car park a few hundred yards away. Recommended, we had a lovely time, thanks!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Paradise

We had an amazing 10 days in the best holiday accomadation weve ever stayed in. The property itself was spotless with all all you needed for a relaxing break. The views were to die for in this little piece of paradise. The Old Customs House is sutuated in a lovely little village where you could shop and eat if you just wanted a lazy day. Some amazing coastal walks for the more energetic.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a wonderful place with truly unique views. We loved it!The apartment has everything you need in terms of equipment, including outdoor chairs, a parasol, etc.There is also a large garden available for use.Meschers-sur-Gironde is close by for swimming, and Royan is a hidden gem for both city visits and swimming.Valerie and John (and Ray) are great hosts – thank you so much for the welcome present!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect for a dream holiday

The location and, above all, the daily view of the bay and the tides is so fantastic that we didn't want to go home at all. The communication with Valerie and John, a very impressive personality, was always pleasant. We would also like to mention that the flat is perfectly equipped. There is really nothing that you miss and the furnishings convey a cosy feeling right from the start. All in all, a great recommendation!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Aug, 2024
Thank you very much André. Very happy you were happy!!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Séjour très agréable

Après un chaleureux accueil, nous avons profité d'un lieu très agréable avec une vue magnifique .Le calme et le charme de la maison nous ont permis de passer un séjour parfait.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Eine besondere Unterkunft

Das Haus von Valerie und John hat eine sehr schöne Lage mit tollem Ausblick. Es bietet viel Wohnraum, welcher zudem sehr gemütlich und komfortabel eingerichtet ist. Den schönen Gartenbereich sowie die Terrasse mit Blick auf die Gironde haben wir sehr gerne genutzt. Die Küche ist reichlich bestückt. Über das Begrüßungsgeschenk haben wir uns sehr gefreut. Valerie ist stets erreichbar und hilfsbereit. Wir haben unseren Aufenthalt sehr genossen und empfehlen diese besondere Unterkunft weiter. Va
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Séjour fantastique

Une semaine avec vent, pluie et soleil, mais l'impression d'avoir le village pour moi tout seul, je vous recommande le "hors saison" ! Côté confort, tout est prévu dans l'appartement, merveilleux coucher et lever de soleil de soleil, pas de bruits avec des fenêtre bien étanches et bruit de la mer si on les ouvre. Très grand confort et très bon accueil.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Außergewöhnliche Unterkunft mit fabelhaftem Ausblick

Die Lage es Hauses ist einmalig am Ufer der Gironde gelegen mit einem fantastischen Ausblick! Trotz der Touristen im Ort ist es in der Wohnung sehr ruhig und man ist ungestört. Die große Wohnung ist sehr schön eingerichtet mit einer tollen Küche und allem anderen, was man benötigt. Im Garten oder auf dem Balkon mit dem tollen Ausblick lässt es sich herrlich entspannen. Valerie hat uns sehr geholfen, als wir Unterstützung benötigten. Vielen Dank! Wir haben den Aufenthalt sehr genossen und sind rundum begeistert. 😊
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Très bon séjour à la Maison de la Vieille Douane

Très bon accueil de Valerie. L’appartement est très bien situé, bien entretenu et au calme, avec vue imprenable sur le port de Talmont et sur l’estuaire. Valerie est vraiment adorable, à l’écoute et j’ai passé un très bon séjour. Je la recommande.
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Feeling at Home abroad

A place to feel at peace and a home far from home! Thank you Valerie
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 31 May, 2022
So very happy that you felt at home. Certainly what I aim for. Was a pleasure to meet you!!!Thanks for choosing The Old Customs House
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Magnifique un endroit à découvrir à vivre sans hésiter

La propriétaire est comme le lieu et la maison attachante et accueillante
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar, 2020
Merci beaucoup!!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Tres agréable et reposant.

Très beau cadre .maison tres fonctionnelle et agréable.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

A beautiful property in a gorgeous location

This is quite simply one of the most beautiful holiday locations you will ever find. The accommodation is fabulous. The attention to detail is excellent...you’ll want for nothing. I simply can’t tell you how much I love this place. It’s just gorgeous. We’ve been twice now and would love to go back a third time. Who knows? I hope we do...
Stayed 29 nights in Jun 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Outstanding property and location

We have now stayed at the Old Custom House twice and have already booked for 2019. It is a peaceful property with a lovely garden and an unparalleled view of the Gironde estuary and the local fishing boat. Nothing is too much trouble for Valerie and John and they are very welcoming hosts. As I walked into the large and well appointed kitchen,diner I felt as if I had come home.
Stayed 30 nights in May 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar, 2020
Merci beaucoup!! It was a pleasure!
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