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Beautiful Charentaise House With Private Pool Above Charming Port Near Beaches

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A marina with several sailboats docked, a building with classical architecture on the left, and calm water reflecting the boats.
A building with a garden featuring various flowers and a barbecue grill.
A swimming pool surrounded by white lounge chairs and purple flowering plants.
A table set outdoors with a bottle of wine, glasses, and a variety of fruits and vegetables.
A spacious living area with a dining table, chairs, a wicker sofa, and a white cabinet.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Situated near the sea, this 4-bedroom villa accommodates 8 guests and features 1 bathroom. It includes a patio for outdoor relaxation. Explore the Church of San Fortunato and Beaumont Tower, both located in the village.

Highlights

  • Room to spread out

    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.

  • Beach equipment

    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.

  • Centrally-located

    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
4 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Private pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio
  • Internet
  • Washing machine
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Mortagne-Sur-Gironde, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
  • Place, Church of San Fortunato
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Château de Beaulon
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Grottes de Regulus et des Fontaines
    ‪20 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Crib

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Shower room 1

Shower only

Toilet 1

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Beautiful Charentaise House With Private Pool Above Charming Port Near Beaches

'Loin De La Foule' is a large bright and airy house with it's own private pool built in the local Charentaise style. This four bedroom property is situated on a quiet street on the edge of a picturesque village baker, butcher chemist, supermarket, bar, restaurant etc.) which is set above a charming port with bobbing yachts and lovely restaurants. Mortagne Sur Gironde is on the coast fifteen minutes from the beaches at Meschers, and twenty from the vast sandy beaches of Saint Georges De Didonne and Royan. So whether its: lazing by the pool, strolling through the local vineyards, dining out under the stars, splashing in the waves or sipping a glass of wine while watching the sun set on the Gironde. 'Loin De La Foule' is the perfect base for a relaxing holiday in this exceptional part of France.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 9:00 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

The house is only available for Saturday to Saturday bookings

Important information

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Property # 8066667
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

Mortagne-sur-Gironde

Located in Mortagne-sur-Gironde, this villa is by the sea. Beaumont Tower and Château de Beaulon are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Fun Family Bowling and Château de Plassac.
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Mortagne-Sur-Gironde, Nouvelle-Aquitaine

What's nearby

  • Church of San Fortunato - 7 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Château de Beaulon - 13 min drive - 14.1 km
  • Église Sainte-Radegonde de Talmont - 17 min drive - 15.1 km
  • Grottes de Regulus et des Fontaines - 20 min drive - 22.0 km
  • Saint-Georges-de-Didonne Beach - 24 min drive - 25.8 km

Getting around

  • Pons Station - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Auberge du Domaine du Seudre - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪L'ecluse - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Le Lori - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪L'R de Rien - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Chez Feu Feu - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Beautiful Charentaise House With Private Pool Above Charming Port Near Beaches have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Beautiful Charentaise House With Private Pool Above Charming Port Near Beaches pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Beautiful Charentaise House With Private Pool Above Charming Port Near Beaches ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful Charentaise House With Private Pool Above Charming Port Near Beaches ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Charentaise House With Private Pool Above Charming Port Near Beaches ?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful Charentaise House With Private Pool Above Charming Port Near Beaches located?

Situated by the sea, this villa is within 9 miles (15 km) of Church of San Fortunato, Beaumont Tower and Château de Beaulon. Église Sainte-Radegonde de Talmont and Church of Saint-Palais-de-Phiolin are also within 12 miles (20 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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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A beautiful house in a lovely village with all the local amenities needed. We had a fantastic week here. Lovely big space with a wonderful pool. Great communication and instructions provided by the owner.Thank you, we hope to return soon.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A great week had!

We had a lovely week at the villa, the weather was great and the villa had everything we needed! Declan the host has been great and the neighbours of the villa were very welcoming. We were sad to leave, hopefully back again soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Stunning property and pool

A very lovely house, well equipped with stunning pool and garden. The property has everything needed and more and is beautifully maintained. Well situated within walking distance of the town and port with cafes, restaurants, boulangerie, butcher and small well stocked shop. One of the best properties in France we have ever stayed in. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a fantastic 12 nts as a family and highly recommend it! The house was spotless, beautifully maintained and very well thought out. Declan has done a brilliant job of making it feel like a real home, while providing everything you could possibly need for your holiday, and always speedy communication! The attention to detail was exceptional, from the fully equipped kitchen—perfect for cooking family meals, to the wall of books, which I worked my way through during our stay. The mezzanine area upstairs was a real hit with our kids, their own TV and gaming space! The swimming pool was massive!, clean and well maintained by lovely Jean Pierre, plenty of loungers, chairs and parasols. The only, very minor issue was the ants outside, but it's easily managed by clearing away crumbs and wiping the table after meals, it really isn't a problem. The location is just as impressive as the house. Everything you need, just short walk away, including a lovely boulangerie, boucherie and the local co-op. The village itself is charming and everyone we met was very friendly. The port, a few minutes away, has some nice restaurants. Nearby beaches are well worth exploring. We liked Royan but our favourite, by far, was Plage des Nonnes. Finally, the property is conveniently located for both La Rochelle and Bordeaux Airports. This is one of the best holiday properties we've stayed in. A beautiful house in a wonderful location, we'd happily return. Thanks Declan!
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Truly Wonderful

This villa is a true gem. Wonderfully spacious, clean, and comfortable. The pool is big set in a patio that catches the sun from dawn to dusk. The owners are extremely helpful, and the lovely lady (Sue) that pops in is very thoughtful. Even the pool chap is jolly! The little town is quiet, but down at the marina there are some lovely bars especially Le Hangar du Port! Miss it at your peril! We had a fabulous holiday, thanks Declan & Liz for sharing your gorgeous home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Vielen Dank
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Belle maison à la campagne

Merci pour cette semaine dans votre maison très agréable!
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

séjour Mortagne du 12 au 23 aout 2024

Nous sommes enchantés d'avoir passé ces 2 semaines chez Declan et Liz. La maison était parfaite pour accueillir notre famille, les chambres grandes et le séjour convivial. Quant à la piscine c'était parfait. Notre petite fille de 22 mois à adoré courir dans le jardin. A part le chant des oiseaux le matin l'environnement était calme et silencieux.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Holiday

We stayed for 3 weeks and enjoyed every minute. Declan was very easy to speak with and the property manager was very helpful in offering advice on what to do and where to visit. The house is beautiful and well maintained. The pool is just perfect and private. We would definitely recommend this house for a quiet get away with family or friends.
Stayed 21 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Heel fijn verblijf!

Nice spacious house, well cleaned. Very spacious garden with the beautiful swimming pool as icing on the cake. Really enjoyed this week with our three families.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sehr sauber, sehr geräumig, viel Platz für alle

Sehr gut
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Bon séjour, pleins d'activités et villages à visiter à proximité, peu de monde fin Août.

Location très joliment décorée et spatieuse. Dommage que la piscine ne soit pas chauffée et que l'on ne puisse pas manger à l'abri des averses !
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Un lieu paisible à recommander

Nous avons passé 2 semaines très agreables dans cette belle maison bien équipée et avons pu bénéficier d'une superbe météo. La grande piscine a été appréciée de tous , le calme de l'environnement nous a charmés ainsi que la gentillesse des personnes rencontrées. ... un lieu à recommander!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sehr schöne große Villa in wunderschöner Lage

Das Check In war problemlos, alles hat super geklappt. Sehr freundliche Kommunikation mit dem Eigentümer! Das Haus ist sehr schön, sauber und modern aber doch mit viel Flair eingerichtet. Toller Bäcker im Ort, Sehr gute Einkaufsmöglichkeiten in der Nähe, tolle Lage, hübscher kleiner Hafen mit Cafés und Restaurants!! Wir kommen gerne wieder!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

aug 2019

This was a lovely property with everything you need for a family holiday. Pool and grounds lovely. Communication with the owner Declan was 100%. Kim was great also during our stay for any questions about local area and things to do, very helpful as this was our first holiday in France. Would recommend visiting the local beaches and towns. Would also reccommend making table reservations at least a day in advance when eating out as we found this pretty difficult at times. The port of was a nice walk away with a good little co op not too far from the villa.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great

Great villa
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Prachtig, ruim en comfortabel huis met mooi zwembad en tuin.

Ruim huis met comfort, ruime kamers en badkamers, grote living met ingerichte keuken en gezellige salon. Zwembad en om te zonnen ook genoeg ligstoelen en parasolletjes. Zwembad beveiligd met alarmsysteem die wel eens door de wind te pas en onpas kan aanslaan ook 's nachts. Grote tuin waar er kan gevoetbalt worden. Dit alles in een rustige omgeving. Wel rekening houden met haangekraai en het luiden van de klokken van de kerk.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful house, pool and gardens

A wonderful house in a very quiet location but within easy walking distance of the village. The pool was warm even in early June and the gardens are beautifully designed with a wonderful games area. The house is very well equipped including a huge collection of both indoor and outdoor games. We look forward to returning with our children and grand children! many thanks Declan and Liz.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

groot huis, helemaal in orde

Zeer ruim, heel netjes en gezellig met een grote, heerlijke tuin
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

The dream house

The house of Declan and Liz is call "Loin de la foule" it means "away from the crowd" but we call it "the dream house". The property is beautiful, clean and very well maintained inside and outside. Tastefully decorated. The house is very easy to live in. The swimming pool is big and very clean but a little chilly (at the same time we where in september and yet got plenty of sun) So swimming every day!! The beautiful garden is big with flowers and a Stunning view of the village, the church and fields. But the most important for us, is that the house have a "soul" you got a very positive feeling to be in. As the matter of fact is very rare to find a place like that to rent. Je tiens à remercier Kimberley and Philippe pour leur accueil et remercier tout particulièrement Jean-Pierre et son épouse, voisins de la maison pour leur gentillesse, disponibilité et grande efficacité. Ils ont largement participé à la réussite de notre séjour. A bientôt à Mortagne.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful home, perfect for families. Lovely pool.

This was our first visit to the Gironde area and we had a wonderful holiday. The house is very well maintained and clean. We were lucky to have hot and sunny weather, and enjoyed the pool every day. The location is convenient for trips out and lovely beaches. The village provided all the essentials within easy walking distance. We spent a couple of nice evenings at the port towards the end of the week, enjoying a drink at the bar and live music. Thanks to the owner for great communication in advance of our stay. A lovely relaxing family holiday!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr, 2020
Thanks Alison for taking the time to give such a positive review. We're delighted you had such a nice time in the house and we hope to see you back again some time in our little corner of France! Best Declan
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lovely house, super pool, plenty of room, excellent location

My husband and I, along with our daughter and family have just returned from a week's stay at this house. From the beginning of the booking we have had immediate contact with Declan for information regarding the property. When we arrived we found the house located in the upper part of the village that has local butcher, bakers, pizzeria, Co-op supermarket, and even an estate agent if anyone enjoys it so much they want to move there (!) all within walking distance. The port area in the lower village had a couple of restaurants and good walks along the estuary. The house itself built by Declan (my husband was in the construction industry so was very impressed) and I suspect furnished by Liz in a super modern style but with French influence. It is very roomy, ideal for us as the oldies were in the massive room with en-suite downstairs and the parents with children upstairs. The open plan kitchen, dining and seating area was great as we could all be talking regardless of the task we were doing. With four children it was ideal having a washing machine and line available.There was an instruction book about the house and plenty of information on things to do in the area. Best of all was the pool, used every single day by all of us. Some holiday lets squeeze in a pool but the size of the plot of land allowed Declan to build a larger pool than with usual cover. The weather for the last week in August before the children went back to school was ideal although we did have a massive thunderstorm one evening and Declan emailed to inform us it was due, luckily we were in the house all day so were able to secure the shutters, outside furniture, although the inflatables did manage to fly all over the garden and the apple tree lost a few apples. Unfortunately one branch of the fig tree did not survive - We let Kimberly (the changeover assistant) know and she immediately came to inspect the damage. Also Declan arranged for a re-clean of the pool midweek as debris had sunk to the bottom and then we had the lights on in the pool so it looked very inviting that evening. Overall excellent house, super location for beaches and visits - we went to Talmont (artisan village with super shops and restaurants), Royan, St Palais sur Mer, Meschers - all interesting places. Big thanks for all your communications, we all loved our holiday at 'Loin De La Foule' - and we did get away from the crowd.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr, 2020
Dear Sue, John and family. Thank you so much for taking the time to review the house and your stay. We really appreciate the positive comments and of course we are delighted that you had such a relaxing and enjoyable holiday. Hopefully you will come and stay with us again in the future! Best Declan
Archival

8/10 Good

Nice pool

Great house and pool but we were unlucky with the weather. Port area was very quiet except on Sunday. Talmont and Royan well worth visiting. Amazing church in Royan. Good communication with Declan. Quick response to any questions.
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr, 2020
Thanks for the nice words Andrew. Unfortunately we can't control the weather! (all our subsequent guests have been enjoying high temperatures :) We do love the laid back atmosphere of the port (which is definitely buzzier in the sunshine!) and the towns and villages you mentioned are wonderful places to visit. It was a pleasure to have you stay.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Perfect holiday home in a perfect location

My family and I have just returned from a wonderful holiday at this beautiful property. We loved our time there. The house, beds, bed linen were spotless. The pool was beautiful and perfectly situated next the the kitchen, allowing us to watch the children as they played in the pool from inside or outside. Communication with Declan in advance was prompt and straightforward and at the property his local agent (Thanks Kimberly) called in to make sure that everything was going well and suggest some areas to explore with the kids. Mortagne sur Gironde is perfectly positioned with lots to do within 30 mins drive but the pool and garden made us enjoy many lazy hot days just by the pool as the children loved it. The garden is safe, secure and our children set themselves a routine of pool all day followed by football or cricket in the evening. The town centre is less than a 10 minute walk away and so whilst the house is rural it is very close to a couple of bakeries, a butchers and small co-op. Our eldest children (10 & 9) enjoyed the freedom to go to the boulangerie in the morning to get pain & croissants. The port was a lovely place to go for an evening bike ride with the children for a holiday ice cream while mum and dad enjoyed an espresso or a glass of local wine. We had a wonderful time and the children enjoyed it so much that we have booked to go back again next year.

About the host

Hosted by Declan Jones

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Declan and Liz Jones are a couple from Dublin in Ireland who built their dream home in the Charente Maritime 15 years ago. They love the tranquility of the location coupled with its convenience for shops and restaurants. They wanted to build a house in the traditional Charentaise style while giving it all the modern comforts you would expect. Some of the main things they love about the area are: the sunshine, the beaches, the food and wine and the people.

Why they chose this property

Having holidayed in the Charente Declan and Liz Jones fell in love with the relaxing, sun drenched area along the Gironde estuary and searched for years to find a second home there. Eventually - through friends - they heard about the beautiful port village of Mortagne Sur Gironde and one visit was all they needed to realise they had found their 'dream village'. It took another couple of years to build their home but they are delighted with the results and hope that you will also enjoy your time chilling out in the relaxing environment of 'Loin De La Foule'. The house is within a couple of minutes walk of the bakery, bar, butchers, hairdressers, restaurant and supermarket of the 'Upper Village' and a short stroll will bring you down the hill to the picturesque port with it's bars and restaurants.

What makes this property unique

The house is perfectly positioned above the village which means that from the upper bedrooms there are clear views of the majestic Gironde Estuary. The location also provides a gentle cooling breeze which is most welcome in the summer months as visitors laze around the pool!
The garden is large and enclosed beside a small road with very little activity all combining to give that sense of privacy and serenity. All your shopping needs are to be found within a few minutes walk and there are plenty of friendly bars and restaurants close at hand.

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English, French

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