The house is very spacious and comfortable and the pool area is wonderful. Our teenage son and his friends loved the lights in the pool and made the most of some night swims.
We did find that the top rooms get very warm as they have skylights and it’s unwise to open windows because of the mosquitoes.
We also thought that we’d rented the whole house for a week, however, one of the double bedrooms was not made up on our arrival, despite it being a 4 bedroom house and a party of 4. We were also asked that only one bed in each of top rooms should be used. Perhaps this is standard in rental properties, but I’d expected to be able to use all available beds if I was renting the whole house.
Also, be aware that at the end of your stay you will need to empty both indoor and Outdoor dustbins - so I’d recommend that you bag everything up very securely so you don’t have a smelly car like we did when you leave!
St Georges itself is a lovely low key, quiet village and feels safe and friendly. There’s a supermarket and a restaurant and that’s about it, so it wouldn’t suit those seeking a lively nightlife. However, it’s perfect for a relaxed beach holiday.
There’s plenty of beautiful sandy beaches to explore within a reasonable distance and it’s a perfect place for biking.
For a busier vibe and a trip out to Fort Boyard, we would recommend visiting Boyardville. Aim for the morning as it does get busy.
Overall, we had a fantastic week in St Georges and thoroughly enjoyed our first visit to Isle d’Oleron