Vendee holiday barn

Self Catering Family Holidays in the Vendee

Description Barn, 200 m²,
5 Bedrooms, Sleeps 9, 3 Bathrooms
Facilities near the sea, rural, garden, terrace, satellite or cable, TV
Rates per property (GBP)
£120 - £150/night 
£700 - £2,090/week 
Jon and Julia Doust
+0033 2-51528873
+0033 6-81585293
Speaks: English, French

Photos and Description of this Vendee holiday barn 5 bedroom property especially for families with young children

Luxury Self-Catering Accomodation in South West France (Vendee). Especially for families with young children. Les Chardonnerets accomodates up to 9 adults / children plus up to two infants in spacious comfort. Located in the South Vendée between the towns of Luçon and Fontenay-le-Comte, Les Chardonnerets is convenient for the excellent beaches of the Vendée and the many other attractions of the region. The property comprises of five bedrooms, three bathrooms (two en-suite), and a huge, open plan living / kithen area. Outside there there is a covered veranda with BBQ and outside dining table. Entertainment includes a large, heated swimming pool, children's play area, English language television. Meals service and babysitting is also available. Everything you need for a holiday with children.
Vendee barn rental - Front view of Les Chardonnerets

Front view of Les Chardonnerets

Vendee barn rental - Kitchen in Les Chardonnerets

Kitchen in Les Chardonnerets

Vendee barn rental - The Swimming Pool

The Swimming Pool

Vendee barn rental - One of the Double Bedrooms...

One of the Double Bedrooms...

Vendee barn rental - The Sitting Room

The Sitting Room

Vendee barn rental - The Play Area

The Play Area

Vendee barn rental - The Veranda

The Veranda

Vendee barn rental - The Other Double Bedroom...

The Other Double Bedroom...

Vendee barn rental - ...And One of the Twins

...And One of the Twins

Vendee barn rental - Arial View of La Maison & Les Chardonnerts

Arial View of La Maison & Les Chardonnerts

Location: Vendee in France

Nearest Airport: La Rochelle at 35 Minutes
Nearest Ferry: St Malo at 290 Kilometres
Nearest Train: Luçon at 15 Kilometres
Nearest Beach: beach at 35.0 Kilometres
Car: necessary
Local facilities in the village include a bakery, bar / restaurant, post office and general store. The attractive Renaissance town of Fontenay-le-Comte is a short drive away, and this has a wide range of shops, supermarkets and restaurants, as well as playing host to an excellent market every Saturday morning. Nearby attractions include: Vendee Beaches: The coast of the Vendée and Poitou-Charentes is well known for its fine, sandy, beaches and good weather. The sea is warm, shallow and very clean, particularly good for children. Mervent Forest: near Fontenay-le-Comte is over 12000 acres of mixed woodland. Ideal for walking, riding cycling and picnics, the forest is also home to a water sports complex (canoes, sailing, etc), a small zoo and an amusement park. Isle de Ré: The beaches of the Ile de Ré run for 10 km along the south of the Island. They are a Mecca for windsurfers, shrimpers and shellfish gatherers, and are a wonderful place for a family day out.

Availability for this holiday barn rental in Vendee, France

Updated:
Nov 25, 2009
Changeover Day: Saturday
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Rental Rates for this holiday barn in Vendee, France

Rental Basis:
per property
Rental rates quoted in:
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Rental Rates
Dates Rates
Name of Period Begins Ends Weekly Week
Night
Weekend
Night
Minimum Stay
Low Season 03 October 2009 - 30 April 2010 £700 - £120 3 Nights
Mid Season 01 May 2010 - 28 May 2010 £910 - £150 3 Nights
High Season 29 May 2010 - 09 July 2010 £1,340 - - 1 Week
Peak Season 10 July 2010 - 27 August 2010 £2,090 - - 1 Week
High Season 28 August 2010 - 03 September 2010 £1,340 - - 1 Week

Additional information about rental rates

  • Change over day is saturday, though other days may be possible during low and mid season. Arrival time is 4pm, departure at 10 am. Discounts available on crossings with Brittany Ferries.

    We are happy to offer additional services - meals and babysitting - on request.

    The property is surrounded on three sides by farmland, a quiet lane on the forth. The garden is fully enclosed.

    Please note that during high and peak season we only accept bookings from groups that include young children.
  • We are happy to accept payment by credit card.

    Christmas and New year weeks 1000 Euros per week.

Accommodation and facilities for this holiday barn rental in Vendee, France

Property Type:
  • barn (semi-detached)

Accommodation Type:
  • self-catering

Floor Area:
  • 200 m²

Location Type:
  • near the sea
  • rural

Theme:
  • family

General:
  • central heating
  • linen provided
  • towels provided
  • accepts credit card
  • hair dryer
  • laundry soap
  • paper towels
  • local restaurant guide
  • toilet paper

Kitchen:
  • oven
  • dish washer
  • freezer
  • fridge
  • hob
  • iron & board
  • microwave
  • washing machine
  • clothes dryer
  • blender
  • grill
  • cooking utensils
  • coffee maker
  • toaster

Dining:
  • highchair
  • seating for 10 people

Bathrooms:
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Bathroom 1 - Toilet, Bath (no shower)
    Bathroom 2 - Toilet, Shower Enclosure
    Bathroom 3 - Toilet, Shower Enclosure
  • Both double rooms have ensuite shower rooms and WCs. The large family bathroom has special adaptions for younger children.

Bedrooms:
  • 5 bedrooms, sleeps maximum of 9 people
  • Bedroom 1 - 1 Double Bed, en-suite
    Bedroom 2 - 1 Double Bed, en-suite
    Bedroom 3 - 2 Single Bed
    Bedroom 4 - 2 Single Bed
    Bedroom 5 - 1 Single Bed
  • All bedlinen is provided including cot linen. Towels, both bath and beach / pool are also provided.
Entertainment:
  • stereo system
  • books - fiction/non-fiction
  • books - kids
  • toys
  • games - kids
  • CD
  • DVD
  • satellite or cable
  • TV
  • video player
  • radio

Outside:
  • outdoor grill gas
  • child's swing
  • sand pit
  • barbecue
  • garden
  • parking
  • terrace

Swimming Pools:
  • heated pool
  • outdoor pool

Suitability:
  • children welcome
  • suitable for elderly or infirm

Local Activities:
  • swimming
  • tennis
  • walking
  • cycling
  • fishing
  • horse riding
  • golf

Onsite Equipment:
  • beach towels

Attractions:
  • babysitting
  • groceries

Nearby Attraction / Facility:
  • restaurants
  • zoo

Further details for this holiday barn rental in Vendee, France

Les Chardonnerets is a converted barn located on the edge of a village in the South Vendée. The property has been converted and renovated to provide high quality accommodation for up to 9 people plus 2 infants. Les Chardonnerets has been furnished and equipped with the needs of those holidaying with young children borne firmly in mind. The property is arranged over two floors, and has been converted so as to retain many original features, such as exposed stone walls and beams. Downstairs, the property consists of a large (8m by 6m - 26' by 19') kitchen / diner and a sitting room (6m by 6m - 19' by 19'). The kitchen is well equipped with dishwasher, washing machine, dryer, fridge / freezer, hob and fan oven. The dinning table can seat 10 in comfort. High chairs are provided as is childrens tableware; bottle warmers and sterilisers are available upon request at no charge.

The sitting room includes two large sofas plus other seating, TV (English language satellite), DVD, video and stereo system. Here also is a bookcase containing a range of children and adult books and a large cupboard contain a wide selection of toys and games. A solid oak staircase (secured by two custom-made gates) leads from the sitting room to the upper floor. Here there are five bedrooms - two doubles with en suite facilities, two twins and a single room plus a family bathroom. This bathroom has been carefully designed to be easily used by small children and includes a seperate childrens hand basin and steps up to the bath. To the rear, Les Chardonnerets has a large covered veranda (18m by 6m) that is equipped with outdoor seating and dining furniture, and a gas BBQ. Outside, there is a large heated swimming pool (shared with our neighbouring property, La Maison du Blé) with a shallow area for children. This is fenced and kept locked for security.

There is a play area with climbing frame, slide, wendy house, sandpit. In addition, Les Chardonnerets has a private, enclosed front garden.

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Reviews for this holiday barn rental in Vendee, France

Rating
5 out of 5

Fantastic Family Holiday

Stacey & Ian Hampton, England
Review Submitted: October 20, 2009 Date of Stay: August 2009
We have small three children and we have been back to stay with Jon and Julia three times now. It is undoubtedly the most relaxing holiday we have had. The gite is big and very comfortable with all the mod cons. We have holidayed there twice with friends and we never felt we were fighting for space. Having English TV is also a big bonus for those "down times". There's lots of space in the garden for the kids to run around and play safely. The pool is always the right temperature with a big wide step for the smaller ones to play around on. Our kids have gained so much swimming confidence from that pool. Julia babysits sometimes so we have been able to have some adult time and explore the local restaurants. She will also cook great evening meals for us (with the most delicious puddings) - which we all enjoy and definitely gives everyone a break (especially brilliant after a long day at the beach and not having to think about what to cook for the kids). Jon and Julia have also thought of everything you may need when holidaying with small children - making life a lot easier. The area is great with lots of things to do and keep the children occupied with (if you can get them away from the pool and trampoline). We also love the big, wide and clean French beaches too which have good facilities. So most definitely the best holiday we have had - that's why we have been back three times!
Recommended for:  Families with Young Children
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Rating
5 out of 5

Les Chardonnerets - Great for families

Gary's family Capel, Surrey, UK
Review Submitted: October 8, 2009 Date of Stay: September 2009
We stayed here for 2 weeks from 5/9/09 with a party of 2 families (4 adults and 5 kids age 2.5 to 3mnths). From initial booking the communication and assistance given by the owners was excellent. The property surpassed our expectations on arrival. It comprises of a very very large open plan kitchen dining and living area which gave ample room for kids to play when not outside, and adults be able to relax whilst 'still in sight'. Lots of toys and dvds for all ages were also provided. The house was childproofed to a good standard with solid stairgates and well appointed with equipment for both adults and children. Three proper cots were provided on request and all bedrooms were clean and spacious. The outdoor play areas were fantastic and kept the older boys very entertained with minimal supervision due to being fully enclosed. The swimming pool was of a good size big enough to swim yet safe enough in design for areas for kids to play safely. Veranda area provided a superb outside dining and relaxing area well into most nights. Regular maintenance visits were made to ensure everything was satisfactory.
The local area and towns are full of charm and good places to dine.
Beaches averaged about 40mins stress free drive and were excellent by any standards. Lots of information on all these was available at the property and the recommendations didn't dissapoint.
I have to say one of the most outstanding aspects was the hosts/(owners) Julia and Jon. Their home cooked food was excellent and I highly recommend it. Nothing was too much trouble, having found that my son was allergic to several food items (including milk and eggs) they took the time to research and adapt their menus to accomodate him and even cooked a welcome cake ensuring it was safe for him to eat. When during our trip my son developed an ear infection Julia arranged the local doctor, accompanied us to translate and even took us to the pharmacy to make sure we got the right medicines.
In summary the whole party had a superb holiday in traditional french settings. The property, area and hosts were all superb and if I had to score it I would give 10/10.
I would highly recommend this property and it's owners. A holiday to remember.. Thankyou
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Families with Young Children
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