Charming Island House 300m from the Beach
- Baby Equipment
- Internet Access
- Log Fire
- Beach nearby
- Beach within walking distance
- Cycling
- Fishing
- Horse Riding
- Walking
- Watersports
Situated in a quiet residential area of La Couarde, one of the 10 charming villages of the beautiful Ile de Ré in France, and just 300 metres from the beach, Maison de Charme is the perfect setting for a truly relaxing holiday amongst the vineyards, villages, salt marshes and golden beaches of this unspoilt island.
Entirely refurbished and newly equipped, this tastefully furnished and exquisitely decorated house offers tranquil accommodation just 300 metres from the beach. Peaceful pastel colours and typical Ile de Ré charm make this a uniquely stylish and spacious holiday home, and La Couarde, with its typical flowered and narrow streets, is a colourful resort with a village atmosphere. Enjoy breakfast croissants on the patio, unwind with a glass of wine on the deck terrace, or hire a bike and discover the many treasures of this stunning (and largely car-free) island.
The house is located in La Couarde, an authentic Ile de Ré village on the south coast of the island, and on your doorstep you will find golden beaches, restaurants and boutiques, a lovely church and a delightful bandstand where concerts are still held in the summer. Altogether, there are 10 pretty villages on the Ile de Ré, all of which can be explored by bike (available for hire locally). Over 60 miles of bike paths will take you across the island, through vineyards and fields of potatoes, and along invigorating coastal routes, with views of the salt marshes and open sea. Water sports enthusiasts will enjoy windsurfing, kite-surfing, catamaran, jet ski and boating (tuition and hire are available in season), and further afield, you might like to spend a day exploring historic La Rochelle and Rochefort. The Aquarium in La Rochelle is well worth a visit.
Getting There:
Various low-cost operators fly direct to La Rochelle airport: Easyjet, Ryanair, Flybe, Jet2, Aerarann. For full details please google La Rochelle Airport. Alternatively, the airports at Nantes, Poitiers, Bordeaux and Bergerac are all within driving distance of the island. By train: Frequent TGV service from Paris (Montparnasse) to La Rochelle. Journey time is approx. 3 hours. Transfers onto the island: We can arrange taxi transfers from/to La Rochelle airport or train station, please ask. The fare is approx. EUR 45 each way (includes cost of toll bridge). There is no direct bus service between the airport/train station and the island. Car hire: We advise you to arrange car hire in advance, for collection at the airport. Return ticket toll bridge fees are EUR 16.50 in the summer and EUR 9.00 at all other times. Approx. driving distances in miles: Caen 290; Calais 450; Cherbourg 320; St. Malo 220; Boulogne 430.
Nearest Airport:
La Rochelle 18km
Nearest Train Station:
La Rochelle 18km
Nearest Restaurant:
within close walking distance
Nearest Beach:
300m
Nearest Shop:
within close walking distance
Nearest Market:
within close walking distance
Car Hire:
Advised
Interior Details
The house is set on two levels, with 2 bedrooms and a bathroom/WC on each floor. Downstairs, the kitchen, lounge and 2 bedrooms all have French windows onto a patio area and a deck terrace, and the house is kitted out with all the mod cons, from a TV/DVD player to WiFi, an iPod docking station, and a Nespresso coffee machine. Bed linen, towels and beach towels are provided, and a cot and highchair are available.
Exterior Details
The house has a patio area and a deck terrace, both of which are fully enclosed, providing a safe environment for children. Outside you will find garden furniture and a BBQ for al fresco dining.
Further Details
We regret we cannot accept pets.
Conditions of Rental
To secure a reservation, a 25% deposit is required, payable online (Mastercard or Visa). The balance is due 12 weeks before your arrival. The price includes bed linen, towels, beach towels, baby equipment, WiFi and electricity. A damages deposit
