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Charming rural gite set in its own garden in the beautiful Vendee

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A swimming pool surrounded by palm trees and a white fence.
A living room with a stone wall, a dark-colored sofa, a small white table, and a patterned rug.
A dining area with a polka dot tablecloth, wooden chairs, a white bench, and a stone wall.
A stone building with a wooden pergola entrance, a gravel path, and potted plants.
A wooden bench with a cushion, a small table with a bottle and glasses, and a blue bicycle in a garden setting.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Outdoor pool
    The outdoor pool is a refreshing retreat under the open sky - a rare gem in this area.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor barbecue
  • Breakfast for a fee
  • Garage parking available
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Saint-Valérien, Vendee
  • Place, Marais Poitevin Regional Nature Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, The Gardens of William Christie
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Eglise de Sainte-Hermine
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, La Rochelle (LRH-La Rochelle - Île de Ré)
    ‪60 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Double

1 Double Bed

Twin

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

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About the area

Saint-Valérien

Located in Saint-Valérien, this cottage is in a rural area and near the beach. Museum of Fontenay and Maison de la Meunerie are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Eglise de Sainte-Hermine and Château de Terre Neuve. Parc de Pierre Brune and L'Abbaye Saint-Vincent are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and mountain biking.
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Saint-Valérien, Vendee

What's nearby

  • Marais Poitevin Regional Nature Park - 8 min drive - 7.2 km
  • The Gardens of William Christie - 11 min drive - 10.3 km
  • Eglise de Sainte-Hermine - 15 min drive - 13.7 km
  • Château de Sainte-Hermine - 15 min drive - 13.7 km
  • Château de Terre Neuve - 19 min drive - 18.2 km

Getting around

  • Velluire Station - 22 min drive
  • La Rochelle (LRH-La Rochelle - Île de Ré) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurant la Chaumiere - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪SNC Vendard The Father of Victory - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Collège Privé Saint Paul - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Clem'otel - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪One Pizz' - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Charming rural gite set in its own garden in the beautiful Vendee have a pool?

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

Is Charming rural gite set in its own garden in the beautiful Vendee pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Charming rural gite set in its own garden in the beautiful Vendee?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Charming rural gite set in its own garden in the beautiful Vendee?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming rural gite set in its own garden in the beautiful Vendee?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming rural gite set in its own garden in the beautiful Vendee located?

Situated near the beach, this cottage is within 9 miles (15 km) of Marais Poitevin Regional Nature Park, Eglise de Sainte-Hermine and Reserve Biologique Departementale de Nalliers. Château de Terre Neuve and Notre Dame de Fontenay le Comte are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely gite with a great pool and garden for children and teens. Thoughtful and helpful hosts, attention to detail in the property. Peaceful village, well situated for exploring the region. Would recommend and revisit.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a little gem
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Charming stay with adorable hosts

The house is very clean, space full, very comfortable, the environment is very calm and quiet. Chris and Cate are professional and adorable…
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 May 2025
Thank you for your review, we are glad you enjoyed your weekend and look forward to welcoming you here again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A beautiful little gem

A lovely quiet picturesque Gite in the heart of France. The hosts were lovely, very welcoming, nothing was too much trouble. Definitely recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a beautiful property and looked even better in person than in the pictures.Every detail was considered and all the essentials were provided for our arrival, including a gorgeous welcome basket.We stayed in Pear Tree gîte and it was really spacious for our family of four with older children. We had a private garden, plus use of the huge shared garden with games, as well as the swimming pool. It is such a beautiful and peaceful area and we felt very relaxed during our stay. We stayed during the heatwave, so my photo shows that the grass was dry, but we could tell the gardens are wonderfully well looked after. Nothing was too much trouble for our hosts. Thank you so much!
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 15 August 2026
Thank you for your kind review it was a pleasure to have you and your family stay in Pear Tree gîte, we hope to see you again
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Everything perfect

A beautiful house to stay in. We loved the mix between the old features of the house mixed with modern installations. Clare and Chris were inviting, warm and caring. Excellent attention to detail.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Die Unterkunft war wie auf den Bildern im Portal. Es war sauber. Chris und Clare hießen uns herzlich willkommen und führten uns gleich ins Haus. Man hat einen privaten Garten. Im unteren Bereich findet man ein kleines Bad (doch recht eng) mit Toilette und Waschbecken, eine Küche und eine Ess- und Sofaecke. Ins Bad führt eine Stufe. Die Schlafzimmer befinden sich im OG. Ein rechts mit Doppelbett und eins links mit zwei Einzelbetten. Dazwischen gibt es eine sep. Toilette mit süßer Waschgelegenheit über der Spülung. In das Zimmer mit den Einzelbetten gehen zwei Stufen hinab und im Doppelbettzimmer ist eine Aussparung (1 Stufe) wegen dem tiefen Fenster. Am Anfang roch es auch etwas muffig wenn man rein kommt. Auch hatten wir mehrmals Probleme mit kleinen Ameisen in der Küche. Chris hat sich sofort darum gekümmert. Erstausstattung war im Preis incl. Wir hatten einen zweiwöchigen Aufenthalt dort und es war richtig heiß 43 Grad und baten nach einer Woche um frische Bettwäsche. Diese mussten wir mit 15 Euro bezahlen. Ich hätte zwar waschen können, aber wo soll man die großen Teile aufhängen. Eine Wäscheleine oder Wäschespinne wäre von großem Vorteil. Es gab nur einen kleinen Wäscheständer. Oben die Böden und die Treppe ist halt alles aus Holz. Es knarrt halt alles. Wenn da nachts jemand aufsteht ist das ganze Haus wach. Bei den Temperaturen ist es oben unerträglich zu schlafen. Es gibt zwar Ventilator, doch der bringt nix. Das Besteck in der Küche könnte eine Auffrischung vertragen.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 13 July 2026
Thank you for your review, we are disappointed to read that there are elements you were not happy with when we had no impression that you had any issues during your stay. It is unfortunate that we had a 45 degree heatwave, temperatures we have never experienced in this area before. As a result in order to try to keep the gite cool we closed the windows and curtains during the day prior to your arrival. As mentioned to you, if you leave food and crumbs in the kitchen during a heatwave you will get a few ants but we dealt with this immediately and you had no further issues that we were aware of. It is a suprise that you didn't like the wooden floors and staircase, something we consider a traditional feature to our gite. Whilst a couple of the stairs do creak a little, the floors do not. As for the cutlery, everything is cleaned thoroughly through the dishwasher before your check in. As it wasn't pointed out to us at the time it is difficult for us to comment . It is a shame you haven't highlighted any of the things we offer that we felt you really enjoyed during your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gite propre et avec tout le confort nécessaire. La terrasse et le barbecue sont très appréciables, il y a de l'espace pour les enfants a l'extérieur. Les hôtes se sont montrés très sympathiques et disponibles. Il manquerait juste une barrière de sécurité enfants pour l'escalier pour que ce soit parfait.
Le poulailler de nos hôtes
Coin jeux dans l'espace partagé
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 6 April 2026
Ce fur un plaisir de vous accueillir vous et votre famille et nous esperons vous revoir bientôt
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Superbe accueil

Gentillesse et accueil très sympathique de Chris et Clare. Très attentifs à notre bien-être. Propreté et très bon confort. Maison douillette et bien équipée pour passer plusieurs jours en famille, même en automne.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 8 November 2022
C'était un plaisir de vous recevoir, vous et votre famille, pendant vos vacances d'automne. Nous sommes ravis que vous ayez pu explorer la région et nous nous réjouissons de vous accueillir à nouveau.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Accueillant et reposant

Nous avons passé un agréable séjour. Le logement est très bien équipé et joliment décoré.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 4 November 2022
Nous sommes ravis que vous et vos enfants ayez apprécié votre court séjour. Nous sommes impatients de vous accueillir à nouveau pour explorer davantage la région.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Charme, qualité, et sympathique

Très bel endroit, très propre et très bien équipé. Les propriétaires sont super sympa ! Je recommande vivement
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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