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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms0+ bathroomsSleeps 675 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Sigournais, Pays de la Loire
  • Savonnerie des Collines
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Puy du Fou
    ‪34 min drive‬
  • Le Grand Parc du Puy du Fou
    ‪34 min drive‬
  • La Roche-sur-Yon (EDM-Rene Couzinet)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 2

3 Single Beds

lounge

1 Double Futon

1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

A charming barn in rural hamlet near Sigournais, 30 minutes from Puy du Fou.

A converted 17th century barn in a rural, medieval hamlet. Originally built before the Vendee wars and bears the scars of being burned by troops of the revolution in the 18th century, evidence of this can be seen on the stones of the walls where the colour turns from a creamy yellow to a rose hue. It has been lovingly restored to preserve its character and history and offers all modern comforts and accommodation for up to 6 guests.
It is spacious with lots of natural light and is furnished to the highest standard for 6 guests. A perfect base for exploring the Vendee and its history especially the Puy du fou - or simply relax and enjoy rural France and its Atlantic coastline.

Property manager

Vanessa Labern

Languages

English, French

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed GBP 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Sigournais

Located in Sigournais, this cottage is near theme parks and on a lake. Espace Gaston Chaissac and Manoir des Sciences de Reaumur are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Centre Aquatique de Pouzauges and Étang de la Tricherie. Travelling with kids? Consider Funbowling 85 and Savonnerie des Collines. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Sigournais, Pays de la Loire

What's nearby

  • Priory of Grammont - 11 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Savonnerie des Collines - 29 min drive - 29.6 km
  • Puy du Fou - 34 min drive - 32.9 km
  • Le Grand Parc du Puy du Fou - 34 min drive - 32.9 km
  • Parc Oriental de Maulevrier - 47 min drive - 46.9 km

Getting around

  • Sigournais Station - 3 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dom'Burger - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Auberge du Donjon - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Palais Phimket - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Orion.P - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A charming barn in rural hamlet near Sigournais, 30 minutes from Puy du Fou. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at A charming barn in rural hamlet near Sigournais, 30 minutes from Puy du Fou.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A charming barn in rural hamlet near Sigournais, 30 minutes from Puy du Fou.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is A charming barn in rural hamlet near Sigournais, 30 minutes from Puy du Fou. located?

This family-friendly Sigournais cottage is located on a lake, 5.8 mi (9.4 km) from Priory of Grammont, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Centre Aquatique de Pouzauges and Manoir des Sciences de Reaumur. Espace Gaston Chaissac is 11.9 mi (19.1 km) away. Sigournais Station is 21 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Check-in

8.4/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Laurent B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Parfait !
Nous avons passé un excellent sejour. Il y a vraiment tout ce qu'il faut dans le gîte, très calme et bien situé pour les ballades.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Sophie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Grange campagnarde
Nous avons passé un bon séjour. Si vous aimez les literies moelleuses et rebondissantes, vous avez trouvé votre bonheur. A savoir que, contrairement à l'annonce, il n'y a pas de sèche linge, mais un tanquarville "à l'anglaise". Il manque également un placard vide dans la cuisine pour y mettre ses courses ( petit-déjeuner, ris, pâtes etc...). Et cette grange rénovée est très sonore. Malgré tout, nous y avons passé de belles journée, c'est idéal pour un petit séjour.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stéphanie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Petite mais très bien équipée
Cette location idéale pour 4 personnes est idéalement située à 30mn du Puy du fou et très bien équipée (ustensiles de cuisine / draps et éponges fournis / produits ménagers). La terrasse qui donne sur un jardin impeccable et la campagne environnante est particulièrement agréable.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maud B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Très beau gîte idéalement situé
Le gîte est tel que décrit sur le site de location, il est au calme et bien aménagé. L'endroit est très propre et il ne manque rien excepté peut-être une piscine 😉 (il faut dire que nous avons eu un temps exceptionnellement chaud). La procédure d'envoi des clés a été un peu compliquée suite au Brexit mais heureusement, nous les avons reçues à temps et la propriétaire a été attentive jusqu'à la réception des clés. Nous reviendrons avec grand plaisir pour d'autres belles visites...
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Carole D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bonne location
Maison très bien équipée et propre.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jean-Marc G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
La petite maison dans la prairie
Très jolie petite maison, bien équipée, très agréable par grandes chaleurs.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

François V.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in
Une semaine en Vendée
Le logis est fonctionnel, très bien équipé, avec des attentions (gel, petites fournitures...) et bien situé (Puy du Fou, océan, nombreuses possibilités de visite dans les environs...). L'environnement est très calme et idéal pour se reposer. Seul gros bémol: la procédure d'envoi des clés par la poste... nous ne les avons jamais reçues mais heureusement la propriétaire a trouvé une solution et nous avons pu avoir accès au logis sans aucun souci.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Arnaud D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Super logement en Vendée, environnement très rural
Super logement, très cosy et très bien équipé, idéalement situé pour découvrir le riche patrimoine vendéen. L'environnement est très rural et isolé. A recommander aux amateurs de nature et culture!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Maryvonne H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Calme et nature
Grange rénovée avec gout dans un charmant hameau
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

JEAN F.

Agréable séjour
Agréable séjour dans cette charmante grange très bien aménagée et surtout très bien équipée. On la recommande à tous les amoureux de la nature et du calme.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Claire B.

Lovely stay in very well equipped-property in beautiful setting
Myself, my partner and our 2 and a half year old daughter spent a really lovely week in this barn conversion. The property is extremely well-equipped and was very clean and we had everything we needed for the week and more. There was a stair gate for us to put upstairs on the mezzanine where our daughter was sleeping and Vanessa arranged for us to have some other baby/toddler items as well. It was lovely to sit in the garden and eat and we used the BBQ and our daughter enjoyed running around and playing outside. We also made use of the wifi to do last minute research on the places we wanted to visit. The barn is in a very tranquil village. Its surroundings are really beautiful and we were within a comfortable reach of lots of different paces of interest both inland and on the coast for day trips. We would definitely recommend and hope to return in the future.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Olivier F.

Un havre de paix et de détente
Pour qui recherche la tranquillité du lieu et de ses environs et le confort douillet d'une habitation parfaitement bien équipée avec sa cheminée, un matériel de cuisine pléthorique et de grande qualité pour mitonner de bons petits plats, la maison est idéale, entre amis et/ou en famille. For those seeking the tranquility of the place and its surroundings and the cozy comfort of a home perfectly equipped with a fireplace, a kitchen equipment oversized and high quality to concoct delicious meals, the house is ideal, between friends or in family.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Georges F.

Voyage en Vendée pour 4 jours au Puy du Fou
Excellente location, très propre, super contact avec Vanessa Labern, aucun souci pour le règlement et le remboursement de la caution. Très documenté. Puy du fou très proche. Calme, que du bonheur, A refaire au plus tôt
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

peace and quiet in a beautiful cosy French cottage
The Barn is a beautiful cosy French cottage with all the luxuries you need for a relaxed vacation. The Barn is situated in rural France in a quiet but pretty village called Sigournais. The owner, a British lady, is very friendly and thoughtful. For urban pleasures such as shopping, broad choice of restaurants and activities for children you shouldn't come to Sigournais. For relaxing and experiencing the real French rural life though, you couldn't make a better choice than renting The Barn! The house is perfect for couples and small families. For bigger families you can rent the other property of the owner which is situated in the same homestead as The Barn. Thanks for a lovely vacation!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Mark L.

Charming Chantonnay
We spent two weeks in this accommodation in Chantonnay in August 2011. Barn has all the mod cons and in great condition. Nice private back garden where we could sit out and bbq in the evenings. Local village nice and lake nearby was very convenient if you did not want to do a big trip on a particular day. Vanessa was very helpful and we would have no hesitation in recommending it as a great base to relax and also explore the region.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Georgina D.

France holiday May - June 2011.
My husband and I stayed at The Barn in late May early June 2011 or one week. We had been in France for almost five weeks and this was the most relaxing and enjoyable of our time there. Our hosts had made our stay very comfortable and the surroundings were absolutely beautiful. The property was exceptional clean and well maintained. It had everything we required including a variety of books, internet, music, TV. Beautiful herbs outside for use when cooking gave it an extra homey feel. The owner went out of her way to assist with any queries and indeed, went the extra mile in providing customer service. Beautiful waks in the countryside with very friendly though not intrusive neighbours. We would highly commend The Barn to any prospective holiday makers. Georgina & Graeme Dick
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Great area for cycling
Nice converted barn, well maintained, clean and well organised. friendly owner who was very responsive to our needs. Good restaurant nearby, although wasn't open most evenings out of peak season. We took our bikes with us and enjoyed cycling along the very many nearly empty roads. There are also lots of footpaths (sentiers) nearby which were great to explore ono foot. And not too far to drive to the coast. Overall a good experience.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Brilliant holiday in the Barn!
We enjoyed a wonderful relaxing week in the Barn, which was superbly furnished and felt like home from home. Its location in a quiet hamlet in beautiful rural France made for lots of lovely walks. In the evenings we enjoyed relaxing on the patio. admiring the view. The local residents were very friendly, and a visit to the local Château (which you can see from the Barn) is a must. The local restaurant food was also superb and the owners very welcoming. There were lots of places within each reach, La Rochelle was just over an hour away and well worth a visit as was Puy Du Fu (20minutes away). We had a wonderful week and hope to return soon.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Excellent Gite
Two others and my self hired out this gite only for a short five day break and as soon as we arrived we loved the property. It was well renovated, feeling new but still in keeping with its surrounds. It had all the mod cons and everything you need in the kitchen if you wish to dine in. Two toilets, a shower and two bedrooms was just perfect for us that we did not feel on top of each other. It was well located if you wanted to get out and about but we lazed about in the garden patio in the sun most days. Summing up a lovely choice.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Getting away from it all
A beautiful little property with everything we needed for a relaxing break - nice local restaurants, interesting area (if that's your thing) and a great place to relax.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

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Lovely Cottage
My wife and I have just spent a most enjoyable week and a half in the barn and we are both pleased to agree with all the positive comments in the previous reviews. In addition, the owner always seemed willing to "go the extra yard" to ensure our stay was hassle free and comfortable. The barn comfortably accommodates 4 people, 2 in the main double-bedded bedroom and another 2 in twin beds on a mezzanine. (I would guess that it must be a bit cozy with 6 people sharing.) It is very well equipped all round - my wife is a keen cook and found everything that she needed. The owners operate a very practical regime, whereby all breakages can be replaced directly from the local supermarket in Chantonnay, so there was no problem replacing a couple of broken pieces of crockery. The barn is about an hour's drive to the best beaches or major cities (Nantes, La Rochelle etc.), but the roads are good and the driving is easy. The little hamlet of La Requerre is lovely and quiet (there's virtually no traffic through the village), and the locals all seemed very welcoming to their temporary neighbours. There's a wide variety of local eateries, one within walking distance (the excellent Morliere) but most a short drive away. We are delighted to recommend this property.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

yvonne b.

Great Hols!
The description is accurate. A very nice holiday house, well equipped with good quality fixtures and fittings and every cook's hearts desire of a holiday-kitchen. Spotlessly clean and a home from home. The owner has gone to a lot of trouble to make sure everything is just so and takes a personal interest in helping to identify best travel arrangements /ferry deals etc. We will certainly go back.

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Hosted by Vanessa Labern

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English, French
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