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

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Beach
Terrace/patio
Outdoor dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 172583 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pool
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Le Thou, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
  • Vieux Port
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Port des Minimes
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Minimes Beach
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • La Rochelle (LRH-La Rochelle - Île de Ré)
    ‪29 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Le Thou

Oceanside stay.Within 9 miles (15 km) of this vacation home, you'll find Marais Poitevin Regional Nature Park and Chatelaillon-Plage Tourist Office. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Beausejour and Week N GO Vertig o Parc.
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What's nearby

  • Vieux Port - 26 min drive - 14.3 miles
  • La Rochelle Hotel de Ville - 26 min drive - 14.3 miles
  • Casino Barriere de La Rochelle - 28 min drive - 14.6 miles
  • Port des Minimes - 28 min drive - 14.2 miles
  • Minimes Beach - 29 min drive - 14.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Chez Nous - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Brasserie Autrement - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Tofy Pizz - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Crepes en Poch' - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪La Table du Lac - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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

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.

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Indoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,583 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events 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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Onsite cash transactions can't exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

French Country Gateway Explore Southwest Region Le Thou
French Country Gateway Explore Southwest Region
French Country Gateway Explore Southwest Region Le Thou
French Country Gateway Explore Southwest Region Le Thou
French Country Gateway Explore Southwest Region

Frequently asked questions

How close is A French country home and a gateway to explore the southwest region to the airport?

This vacation home is 17 mi (27-min drive) away from the La Rochelle (LRH-La Rochelle - Île de Ré) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does A French country home and a gateway to explore the southwest region have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is A French country home and a gateway to explore the southwest region to the beach?

This vacation home is 13.8 mi (29-min drive) from Minimes Beach and 13.6 mi (26-min drive) from Plage Nord. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does A French country home and a gateway to explore the southwest region offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at A French country home and a gateway to explore the southwest region?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home, but Casino de Châtelaillon (19-min drive) and Casino Barriere de La Rochelle (27-min drive) are nearby.

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.

Is there free parking at A French country home and a gateway to explore the southwest region?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

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

This vacation home features an indoor pool.

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

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is A French country home and a gateway to explore the southwest region to downtown Le Thou?

This vacation home is 0.7 mi away from Le Thou.

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 49 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 49 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 49 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 49 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

tim c.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely place to stay with friends and family

We had a great stay at the house with two families. Veronique was wonderful and the place was charming and well located for drives to interesting places. You certainly need a car. The pool kept the kids occupied and was big enough to really improve their swimming.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M.

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Larry G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family reunion

We truly enjoyed our visit. The owner was very responsive to our needs. Also enjoyed the heated indoor swimming pool. Having a private bathroom with every bedroom was also very convenient. I would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 15 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great base for a lovely holiday

Spacious accommodation. Having a bathroom for every room was more useful than I’d initially realised. Also with well appointed kitchen. Felt photos did not do the decor justice. Pool was amazing- the children loved it. Garden is part shared with host who let us feed the chickens, collect eggs and pick veg whilst she was away, which the children loved. Host speaks excellent English. House proved a great base to visit La Rochelle, Rochefort and nearby attractions such as the excellent go karting track. We used pizza oven and fire pit in the garden which was fun. House was decked out with quite a few items which felt personal to the host and we were a bit nervous in case our children damaged anything but I think this was misplaced as the host proved to be very easy going about such matters after all despite the odd broken plate! Would highly recommend to anyone wanting well cared for, generous accommodation and a friendly welcome to France.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joe M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic

Great stay , wonderful property !
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

David J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great property

Had a lovely week here, 3 families. The property was fantastic, spacious, clean, all ensuite bedrooms. We all loved the pool and nice that it's indoors, no need to worry about suncream and the water stays nice and warm. Veronique was great on communication before the holiday and an excellent host during our week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dru C., Boulder, CO

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful home and great host

Veronique hosted me and 5 others at her beautiful home for a wedding. The home was a great set up with each room having a bathroom. I really appreciate Veronique’s help the whole weekend and her hospitality for our group. I would highly recommend the house.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

A brilliant family holiday had by all

A beautiful well equipped house, spotlessly clean, and very sociable sitting and eating areas.large pool suitable for all ages, would definitely recommend this house the owner was very friendly and helpful and informative about the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Antoine A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

jerome B.

Liked: Cleanliness
RAS Equipements parfaits.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

JO D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Séjour maison charentaise

Bonne réception par Véronique pour un séjour en famille, maison très agréable dans un endroit calme nous avons tous apprécié l’endroit, chambres avec salle de bains et piscine pour les enfants cuisine bien agencée
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philippe F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Très bon séjour entre amis avec jeunes enfants

Le lieu est parfait, la maison bien équipée. Nous avons beaucoup apprécié notre séjour.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Simon V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Super semaine entre amis !

Très jolie maison de vacances fonctionnelle. Nous avons été accueillis chaleureusement par Véronique la propriétaire et Charmés par le cadre bucolique. Chacun bénéficie de son espace privé (nous étions 12) avec une salle de bain et toilettes dans toutes les chambres. L’espace cuisine est grand et réalisé avec de beaux matériaux. Nous avons apprécié la jolie vaisselle d’antan signée. La piscine est très bien entretenue et sécurisée à l’image des photos. Des jouets sont mis à disposition pour les enfants en bas âge. Elle est à proximité de La Rochelle, la mer et autres activités à découvrir aux alentours en famille et entre amis.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

messaline g.

Liked: Cleanliness

Semaine en famille

Nous avons passé 1 semaine à 14 dont 5 enfants, maison parfaite pour la famille. E Dommage qu'une partie du toit de la piscine soit cassé ce qui induit des fuites et une perte de chaleur et que certaines photos ne soient pas contractuelles (billard ...)
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christophe F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Un sejour magnifique dans une demeure très agréable.

Nous avons eu la chance de profiter de 5 jours de tres beau temps dans un cadre magnifique. Les enfants se sont vraiment amusé, la piscine a fait plaisir a tout le monde. Je recommande vivement.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sophie S.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Clément G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Parfait entre amis

La maison est parfaite pour se retrouver entre amis, des chambres spacieuses, un extérieur agréable, rien ne manque.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine G.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Lothar W.

Liked: Cleanliness

sehr zu empfehlen

besser geht es nicht
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

DIRK R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Charmante Charente

Parfait!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Thavisack P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Parfait pour tout le monde

Agréable séjour pour les grands et les petits. Un grand merci à Véronique pour son accueil chaleureux.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

félix z.

Liked: Cleanliness

Incroyable !!

Nous avons passé un extraordinaire séjour dans cette magnifique maison. La propriétaire et sa voisine sont d’une gentillesse et d’une disponibilité absolues Rien à dire sur la propreté
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marie Christine P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend Pentecôte 2022

Nous avons passé un très bon séjour avec nos enfants et petits enfants . Merci Véronique pour votre accueil votre maison est vraiment magnifique et très bien entretenue, chaque famille avait sa chambre et sa salle de bain .Les petits se sont éclatés dans la piscine . Rien à redire , autant sur la propreté que sur les équipements . On reviendra c'est sûr !! Marie Christine
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Thibault M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Super week-end entre amis d’enfance

Tout était réuni pour passer un excellent séjour. La maison assez grande pour accueillir le nombre de personne indiquée et vous y trouverez tout ce dont vous avez besoin ! Avec un superbe temps, nous avons pu profiter constamment de l’extérieur entre BBQ, piscine et le jardin suffisamment grand pour y pratiquer quelques jeux. L’endroit est au calme ce qui donne encore plus de charme à la maison ! Véronique a été super accueillante et à notre disposition pour tous les renseignements dont nous avions besoin. Un grand merci !
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022