A French country home and a gateway to explore the southwest region

5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 17240 sq m

Popular amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Enjoy the area

Le Thou, Nouvelle-Aquitaine

Vieux Port24 min drive
La Rochelle Hotel de Ville25 min drive
Port des Minimes26 min drive
La Rochelle (LRH-La Rochelle - Île de Ré)26 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 17)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Double Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

5 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

La Belle Charentaise is an elegant mansion, close to La Rochelle, beaches and many tourist attractions. Our house will offer you tranquility, privacy and a warm welcome.
Located in a peaceful countryside setting, La Belle Charentaise has been restored to maintain the integrity of the original architecture while bringing modern comfort to the home.
The house offers 5 bedrooms decorated with family furniture, with private bathrooms, a large living room with a library and wooden games created by craftsmen of the family.
Our spacious kitchen is very well equipped for the preparation of your meals that you will enjoy sharing around the old elm table.
You can also dine on the terrace between the house and the swimming pool ... Or you can grilled meat under our préau... And finish your evening around the fire at the bottom of the garden, while tasting shamallow grill.
You can sunbathe on our large terrace as you leave the indoor pool, or read and relax in the garden.
All these features, as well as our flower garden and ample parking make our property an ideal resort for guests of all ages. Not to mention the famous microclimate of the plains of Charente Maritime, which promises sunny days and cool nights, ideal for a weekend or a week of vacation.

Property manager

Veronique

Premier Host

Languages

English, French, Spanish

Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Le Thou

Located in Le Thou, this holiday home is in a rural area and by the ocean. While the natural beauty of Bay of Biscay and Minimes Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Vieux Port. Travelling with kids? Consider Association Hermione-La Fayette and Begonia Conservatory. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Le Thou, Nouvelle-Aquitaine

What's nearby

L'Espace Encan de La Rochelle - 23 min drive
Vieux Port - 24 min drive
La Rochelle Hotel de Ville - 25 min drive
Port des Minimes - 26 min drive
Tour St. Nicolas - 27 min drive

Getting around

Aigrefeuille le Thou Station - 3 min drive
La Rochelle (LRH-La Rochelle - Île de Ré) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

Pizz'Aunis - 4 min drive
Au Village des Saveurs - 4 min drive
MusicPaul Animation - 11 min drive
L'Instant Z - 15 min walk
Kiki Pizz - 12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does A French country home and a gateway to explore the southwest region have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

Is A French country home and a gateway to explore the southwest region pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at A French country home and a gateway to explore the southwest region?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A French country home and a gateway to explore the southwest region?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is A French country home and a gateway to explore the southwest region located?

Located by the ocean, this family-friendly holiday home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Marais Poitevin Regional Nature Park, Beausejour and Chatelaillon-Plage Tourist Office. Association Hermione-La Fayette and Bay of Biscay are also within 12 miles (20 km). Aigrefeuille le Thou Station is 25 minutes by foot.

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Catherine G.

12 April 2024

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

Weekend famille

La maison est vraiment très belle et bien Elle est très propre la piscine est très appréciable pour les petits comme les grands Nous y avons passé un excellent séjour La propriétaire est vraiment agréable sympathique Un grand merci à la propriétaire Cathy

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M.

31 August 2023

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

Perfect gîte for a large family / group

All of our family from young to old absolutely loved Veronique’s gîte. The space was perfectly set up for a large group with a range of books, games and toys to keep everyone entertained. The children were constantly in and out of the indoor pool and the fire pit where we roasted s’mores was a nice treat at the end of the day. The house is filled with so many interesting objects from France and further afield and the rooms are comfortable and cool at night even in the peak of summer. A small store is a convenient short walk away to buy bread and basic groceries. Veronique was a wonderful host making sure that she did everything she could to meet the needs of my son who uses a wheelchair. There is a wealth of information on the local area in the gîte and Veronique also answered any questions we had about what to do in the region.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

John W.

29 July 2023

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

Multi generation family holiday

Size and layout of property perfectly suited our 10 family members. Pool was well maintained and used for long periods every day. Barbecue area and seating ideal. Host friendly and efficient. Large supermarket only a few minutes away making provisioning easy. There was a problem with the WiFi as the 4G box only provided cover in the room it was in. Full property WiFi is a basic need nowadays as our party had 3 members who needed it for work and 4 children who needed it partly for school related projects. However we would thoroughly recommend all other aspects of the property.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sophie S.

6 July 2023

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

WE en famille

Nous avons passé un magnifique moment en famille , maison très agréable , nous avons pu profiter des terrasses extérieures , barbecue , piscine malgré un temps mitigé . L'accueil par Véronique est très chaleureux , et à l'écoute de nos demandes . Nous y reviendrons volontiers .

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023