Ile de Re, France |
The Ile de Ré is an island of 18th century villages, salt marshes, wild birds reserves, kilometres of cycling paths and sandy beaches between Brittany and Bordeaux off the Atlantic coast of France, linked to the historic mainland town of La Rochelle through a 3 km bridge. It is an ideal destination for family holiday: safe for teenagers while providing low risk independence (you won’t have to drive them, they can cycle!), great for small children (there is an amazing variety of beaches), the second best weather in France with a healthy Atlantic atmosphere and perfect for the adults who can enjoy swimming, tennis, sailing, wind-surfing, bicycling as well as the island fabulous food markets and delicious restaurants.
Summer House, located in the centre of the village of Bois Plage, comprises a main house and a separate Annex. It is an old family home, built in the early 1800's, full of light and memories. It's neither over the top nor pretentious and decorated in keeping with its age and style including timber floors and antique furniture. Conveniently located in the middle of île de Ré making it easy to visit the whole island.
The total number of guests may be 13. The main house has 5 bedrooms and sleeps 11 persons (two bedrooms with double beds, one bedroom with a big single or two double beds, 1 bedroom with two single, one bedroom with 3 single, 2 bathrooms and one shower room). The Annexe (perfect for grand-parents or a young couple with a baby) includes a separate sitting room, 1 double bedroom with bathroom ensuite with bath & separate shower.
Large garden (unusual for the island)
Outdoor eating area under wisteria on terrace seats 8 on main table + 5 on additional table
Secure electric cover for heated pool
Shops and daily market are 5mn walk away and the beach is 15mn walk/5mn bicycling
3 fridges (2 with freezers); Gas barbecue
Wifi throughout house and Annex
Tennis nearby in Le Bois or a very nice 10mn bicycle ride through vineyards to La Couarde
Very big garage for bicycles, beach paraphernalia etc.
Child High chair, Child lounge chair, 2 baby cots with bed sheet
Cleaning lady on request or a house help every morning
Additional photo book provided on request
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La Rochelle is only 20 minutes away, across the 3km bridge. Flights every day from late spring to La Rochelle airport from many UK destinations: Stansted (Ryan Air), Southampton (Flybe), Gatwick (EasyJet), Manchester and Birmingham and across Europe. La Rochelle train station is served by the TGV from Paris and across France. It is a 2h30mn drive from Bordeaux. Ferries to Saint-Malo or Calais.
“If you want a proper “French style” family holiday with several generations mixing together or if you want to relax with your best friends, this is perfect for you. We hope you will enjoy the house and the island as much as we do.”