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10/10 Excellent
Hazel N.
11 Jan, 2017
Entire home
GitesdelaForge - 2 traditional gites for 25/27, 2 pools, indoor & outdoor games.
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Reviews
8.8 out of 10
Excellent
12 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 274305.6 sq ft
Popular amenities
Explore the area
rives d'autise, vendee
- Place, Marais Poitevin Regional Nature Park1 min walk
- Place, Minimes Beach
- Place, Vieux Port58 min drive
- Airport, La Rochelle (LRH-La Rochelle - Île de Ré)58 min drive
Rooms & beds
12 bedrooms (sleeps 27)
Barn 1st floor double Bedroom
1 Double Bed
Barn 1st floor triple Bedroom
1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
Barn ground floor Bunk Bedroom
1 Single Bunk Bed
Barn ground floor ensuite triple Bedroom
1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
Barn ground floor single Bedroom
1 Single Bed
Barn ground floor small single Bedroom
1 Single Bed
Farmhouse 1st Floor bed small double 120cms and bunk bed
1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed
Farmhouse 1st floor ensuite double Bedroom
1 Double Bed
Farmhouse 1st floor small double (120cms) Bedroom
1 Double Bed
Farmhouse 1st floor triple Bedroom
1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
Farmhouse Annex ground floor double Bedroom
1 Double Bed
Farmhouse Ground Floor Double Bedroom
1 Double Bed
6 bathrooms
Barn Bathroom 1st floor
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Barn Ensuite Bathroom Ground Floor
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Barn ground floor shower room
Toilet · Shower only
Farmhouse 1st floor Bathroom
Bathtub or shower · Bidet
Farmhouse Annex Shower Room
Toilet · Shower only
Farmhouse Ensuite Shower room 1st Floor
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
GitesdelaForge - 2 traditional gites for 25/27, 2 pools, indoor & outdoor games.
2 large properties, a Farmhouse and a converted Barn with 6 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms in each property. Sleeps 12 in the barn and 13/15 in the Farmhouse. Total 25 max 27 people.
With the use of two swimming pools and a covered outdoor area with boules, darts and garden furniture so you can dine together.
Located on the D148 between Fontenay le Comte and Niort, close to the A83 motorway.
Our location is perfect, 15 minutes from the beach at Xanton-Chassenon with waterslides, lifeguard, shallow water area, diving pontoon, bar with snacks and drinks, picnic area and playground. Close to the Marais Poitevin (or Venise Verte, a network of canals reclaimed from the sea) and 20 minutes from the Mervent forest, both ideal for walking, cycling and boating. In the surrounding area, you'll find historic buildings, châteaux, abbeys and many picturesque villages.
The coast, beaches and islands of the southern Vendée and Charente Maritime, as well as La Rochelle, are just an hour's drive away. The Vendée is renowned for its mild, sunny climate.
With the use of two swimming pools and a covered outdoor area with boules, darts and garden furniture so you can dine together.
Located on the D148 between Fontenay le Comte and Niort, close to the A83 motorway.
Our location is perfect, 15 minutes from the beach at Xanton-Chassenon with waterslides, lifeguard, shallow water area, diving pontoon, bar with snacks and drinks, picnic area and playground. Close to the Marais Poitevin (or Venise Verte, a network of canals reclaimed from the sea) and 20 minutes from the Mervent forest, both ideal for walking, cycling and boating. In the surrounding area, you'll find historic buildings, châteaux, abbeys and many picturesque villages.
The coast, beaches and islands of the southern Vendée and Charente Maritime, as well as La Rochelle, are just an hour's drive away. The Vendée is renowned for its mild, sunny climate.
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Amenities
Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 9:30 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Inground Pool has safety gates.
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs (limit 4 total)
You must contact us in advance to confirm.
Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Do not leave cigarette ends on the ground.
Important information
You need to know
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 indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; 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
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
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
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
Oulmes
Located in Rives-d'Autise, this holiday home is in a rural area and near theme parks. Port Boinot and Niort Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit L'Abbaye Saint-Vincent and Arts Fusions Fonderie. Travelling with kids? Consider Parc de Pierre Brune, or check out an event or a game at Rene Gaillard Stadium. Power boating and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and mountain biking nearby.
rives d'autise, vendee
What's nearby
- Marais Poitevin Regional Nature Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
- House of the Marais Poitevin - 15 min drive - 14.7 km
- Vieux Port - 58 min drive - 72.3 km
- La Rochelle Hotel de Ville - 58 min drive - 72.3 km
- Casino Barriere de La Rochelle - 60 min drive - 73.6 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Au Chant Des Grenouilles - 11 min drive
- Pizzeria la Venise Verte - 11 min drive
- La Creperie Du Moulin - 5 min drive
- Bar des Sports - 11 min drive
- L'Atelier des Sens - 11 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
7.6/10
Check-in
8.0/10
Communication
8.6/10
Location
8.6/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Verified
8/10 Good
Catherine C.
19 Aug, 2025
Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Catherine C.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jean Luc M.
1 Jun, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Un long week-end inoubliable dans un bel endroit
Jean Luc M.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Alain T.
30 Aug, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Repos en famille
Alain T.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Archival
8/10 Good
James O.
28 Jul, 2017
Easy living in the French countryside.
James O.
Verified
6/10 Okay
James M.
29 Aug, 2024
Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in
James M.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
About the host
Hosted by Mrs Nicholls
We have lived here since 2005. We fell in love with this property at first sight. We saw huge potential in the Barns, Farmhouse and its outbuildings plus huge outdoor space ripe for improvement & conversion. Over time we have converted the Large barn into a gite and renovated the existing Farmhouse with an annex to provide another gite. (Both gites can be rented together to sleep up to 25/27, please enquire through advert 6864686.) After years of hard work converting and renovating this property into gites, we have also converted our own home (20 minutes away). We love our life in the Vendee!
Why they chose this property
The Vendee is renowned for its sunny mild climate. Our location is perfect being very close to the Marais Poitevin (or Venise Verte, a network of canals reclaimed from the sea) and Mervent Forest both lovely for walks, cycle rides, & boat trips. Nearby are historical buildings, Chateaux, Abbeys, and plenty of villages of character. The coast, beaches & islands of both the south Vendee & the Charente Maritime and beautiful La Rochelle are 1 hour drive.
What makes this property unique
We have a large extended family and have often searched for a property or properties that can sleep 20+ people without much success, because of this we have decided to rent these Unique properties together providing accommodation for 25/27 people in 12 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms. We have converted the existing large farmer’s outbuilding into The Barn Gite with 6 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. The existing Farmhouse with 6 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms has had extensive remodelling and improvement. Together the two properties can sleep up to 27 people in 12 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, 2 living rooms, 2 kitchen/diners and a games room with pool table and darts. Outside facilites include table tennis, petanque, large grounds and 2 swimming pools.
Languages:
English, French
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