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Reviews
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8
Popular amenities
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
3 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom 2
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 3
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Architecturally remodelled and renovated village house
Welcome to our beautiful holiday home on the Ile de Ré, Charente Maritime, France. La Retraite en Ré is a traditional village house renovated and remodelled. Finished to an exceptionally high standard it has been beautifully decorated and furnished in a contemporary manner. The house is in the centre of town very close to the famous black and white clock tower.
La Retraite en Ré can be cosy for two but can easily sleep up to 8 plus two infants. The house has a lounge with a leather sofa and recliners arranged around a modern log burner (logs provided for winter lets) and a 58inch 4KUHD Smart TV (including Netflix) with English Satellite TV . The kitchen is in dark grey with white composite stone work surfaces. Large Smeg built in fridge/freezer, Neff ovens, warming drawer and induction hob. Central island with sink and dishwasher.
The concrete interior dining table can seat up to 8 people.
Upstairs are 3 bedrooms, a family bathroom (with bath) and a shower room. There is another bedroom (sofa bed) across the courtyard (with a further English satellite TV) and another shower room. There is a laundry room containing a washing machine and separate tumble drier. Iron and ironing board are provided for your use. In the house are 3 showers, one bath and 4 WCs.
We can provide two cots and highchairs.
There are two dining areas outside. One on the ground floor courtyard with a table sitting up to 8 and one on the roof terrace. The roof terrace has a bar table with stools seating 4. There are 2 sun loungers as well as illuminated sofa, armchair and coffee table on the roof terrace.
All outside areas have attractive integral lighting. There is rear access to the house and outside areas so bicycles can easily be stored safely in the external areas behind lockable gated access.
La Retraite en Ré can be cosy for two but can easily sleep up to 8 plus two infants. The house has a lounge with a leather sofa and recliners arranged around a modern log burner (logs provided for winter lets) and a 58inch 4KUHD Smart TV (including Netflix) with English Satellite TV . The kitchen is in dark grey with white composite stone work surfaces. Large Smeg built in fridge/freezer, Neff ovens, warming drawer and induction hob. Central island with sink and dishwasher.
The concrete interior dining table can seat up to 8 people.
Upstairs are 3 bedrooms, a family bathroom (with bath) and a shower room. There is another bedroom (sofa bed) across the courtyard (with a further English satellite TV) and another shower room. There is a laundry room containing a washing machine and separate tumble drier. Iron and ironing board are provided for your use. In the house are 3 showers, one bath and 4 WCs.
We can provide two cots and highchairs.
There are two dining areas outside. One on the ground floor courtyard with a table sitting up to 8 and one on the roof terrace. The roof terrace has a bar table with stools seating 4. There are 2 sun loungers as well as illuminated sofa, armchair and coffee table on the roof terrace.
All outside areas have attractive integral lighting. There is rear access to the house and outside areas so bicycles can easily be stored safely in the external areas behind lockable gated access.
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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 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
Property Registration Number 170190001706C
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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 not required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Ars-en-Re
Located in Ars-en-Re, this holiday home is near the beach. Phare des Baleines and St-Martin Citadel are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Carrousel Park and Ernest Cognacq Museum. Jet skiing and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and cycling nearby.

Ars-en-Ré, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
What's nearby
- Saint-Etienne Church - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
- Philippe Deschamps - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
- Plage de la Marielle - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
- Plage de la Grange - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
- Plage de la Pointe de Grignon - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Restaurant la Bazenne - 10 min drive
- Biscott'burger - 13 min drive
- L'Emeraude - 9 min drive
- La Table d’Anaïs - 5 min drive
- Restaurant Chez Marie - 9 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window9.2/10
Cleanliness
9.8/10
Check-in
9.6/10
Communication
10/10
Location
9.6/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Verified
29 August 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Friedrich K.
14 January 2019
Superbe!
Friedrich K.
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2018
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Clare T.
30 August 2018
A fabulous gem of a property in idyllic Ile de Re
Clare T.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
Verified
10/10 Excellent
sharon c.
30 May 2023
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Are en re
sharon c.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
jean claude k.
1 November 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
jean claude k.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Philippe A.
25 August 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Philippe A.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jean Francois G.
15 August 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jean Francois G.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Isabelle G.
9 August 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ars en ré
Isabelle G.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Catherine M.
26 April 2025
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
La maison est bien placé, il nous a manqué un espace pour ranger les vélo, la cour est un couloir
Catherine M.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jens-Christian L.
20 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Großartiges Haus mitten in Ars
Jens-Christian L.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified
8/10 Good
Isabelle M.
19 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Séjour paisible à Ars
Isabelle M.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Carine L.
12 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Très joli et bien placé
Carine L.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Bernard R.
4 November 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Vacances scolaires de novembre
Bernard R.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Catarina P.
18 August 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location Ars en Re
Catarina P.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
florian g.
5 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Impeccable !
florian g.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Joelle D.
13 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Île de ré
Joelle D.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Claire L.
10 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Un excellent séjour
Claire L.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Julia D.
26 April 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent séjour
Julia D.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Verified
8/10 Good
Frédérique T.
9 November 2022
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent séjour à Ars en Ré
Frédérique T.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Nadia T.
17 October 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Traumhafte Lage
Nadia T.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Fee S.
3 September 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location - lovely outdoor spaces
Fee S.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified
8/10 Good
ALEXIS P.
30 August 2022
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
la retraite en ré
ALEXIS P.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Bruno M.
6 March 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tres bel maison
Bruno M.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Sabrina B.
26 February 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
très agréable séjour
Sabrina B.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Matthieu T.
7 November 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Maison bien décorée et trés bien placée
Matthieu T.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
About the host
Hosted by Alan Thornton
Languages:
English, French, German
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