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

Family-friendly stay with water park in Le Thou

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Marina
Exterior
Beach
Outdoor dining
Terrace/patio

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 172583 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Le Thou, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
  • Place, Aunis Karting
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Vieux Port
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Place, Minimes Beach
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Airport, La Rochelle (LRH-La Rochelle - Île de Ré)
    ‪28 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Le Thou

Oceanside stay.Stay at this Le Thou vacation home and you'll be within 2 miles (3 km) of Aunis Karting and 9 miles (15 km) of Marais Poitevin Regional Nature Park. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Chatelaillon-Plage Tourist Office and Beausejour.

What's nearby

  • Aunis Karting - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Vieux Port - 26 min drive - 14.3 miles
  • La Rochelle Hotel de Ville - 26 min drive - 14.3 miles
  • Port des Minimes - 27 min drive - 14.4 miles
  • Minimes Beach - 28 min drive - 14.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Massignac Alain - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Bar Tabac le Chap' - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Taleb Ali - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Le 513 - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Chez Nous - ‬8 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 13.6 mi (26-min drive) from Plage Nord and 13.8 mi (29-min drive) from Minimes Beach. 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.