Gites de la Forge, 2 large houses up to 26 pax. 2 pools, indoor & outdoor games.

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swimming pool (piscine)
gardens (jardins)
Barn (La Grange)
Farmhouse (Longere)
Barn living room (salon La Grange)
Reviews
9.0

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Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Pool
    PoolPool
  • Kitchen
    KitchenKitchen
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFiFree WiFi

Explore the area

Map
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  • Popular LocationAbbaye de Nieul-sur-l'Autise5 min drive
  • Popular LocationMaillezais Cathedral12 min drive
  • Popular LocationHouse of the Marais Poitevin16 min drive
  • AirportNantes (NTE-Nantes - Atlantique)75 min drive

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Rooms & beds

12 bedrooms (sleeps 26)

Barn 1st floor double Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Barn 1st floor triple Bedroom

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Barn ground floor Bunk Bedroom

1 Single Bunk Bed

Barn ground floor ensuite triple Bedroom

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Barn ground floor single Bedroom

1 Single Bed

Barn ground floor small single Bedroom

1 Single Bed

Farmhouse 1st floor ensuite double Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Farmhouse 1st Floor Large Bedroom

1 Single Bed, 1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Large Single Sofa Bed

Farmhouse 1st floor small double (120cms) Bedroom

1 Single Bed

Farmhouse 1st floor triple Bedroom

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Farmhouse Annex ground floor double Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Farmhouse Ground Floor Double Bedroom

1 Double Bed

6 bathrooms

Barn Bathroom 1st floor

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Barn Ensuite Bathroom Ground Floor

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Barn ground floor shower room

Toilet · Shower only

Farmhouse 1st floor Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Bidet

Farmhouse Annex Shower Room

Toilet · Shower only

Farmhouse Ensuite Shower room 1st Floor

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Gites de la Forge, 2 large houses up to 26 pax. 2 pools, indoor & outdoor games.

2 large properties, a Farmhouse and a converted Barn with 6 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms in each property. Sleeps 12 in the barn and 14 in the Farmhouse. Total 26 people.

With the use of two swimming pools and a covered outdoor area with boules, darts and garden furniture for 26 people so you can dine together.

Located on the D148 between Fontenay le Comte and Niort, close to the A83 motorway.

Our location is perfect, 15 minutes from the beach at Xanton-Chassenon with waterslides, lifeguard, shallow water area, diving pontoon, bar with snacks and drinks, picnic area and playground. Close to the Marais Poitevin (or Venise Verte, a network of canals reclaimed from the sea) and 20 minutes from the Mervent forest, both ideal for walking, cycling and boating. In the surrounding area, you'll find historic buildings, châteaux, abbeys and many picturesque villages.

The coast, beaches and islands of the southern Vendée and Charente Maritime, as well as La Rochelle, are just an hour's drive away. The Vendée is renowned for its mild, sunny climate.

We have owned the property since 2005. Over the years, we have converted the farmhouse annex gite and the barn gite and improved the buildings and gardens.

Property manager

Mrs Nicholls

Languages

English, French

Amenities

Pool
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 9:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Inground Pool has safety gates.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 4 total)
You must contact us in advance to confirm.

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Please ensure all cigarette ends are disposed of.
Friday or Sunday changeover day in July and August subject to availability. Other months may be flexible

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
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Oulmes

Located in Rives-d'Autise, this farm stay is in a rural area and near theme parks. Port Boinot and Niort Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit L'Abbaye Saint-Vincent and Parc de Pierre Brune. Power boating and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and horse riding nearby.
Map
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What's nearby

  • Marais Poitevin Regional Nature Park - 1 min walk
  • Abbaye de Nieul-sur-l'Autise - 5 min drive
  • Maillezais Cathedral - 12 min drive
  • Notre Dame de Fontenay le Comte - 16 min drive
  • House of the Marais Poitevin - 16 min drive

Getting around

  • Velluire Station - 19 min drive
  • La Rochelle (LRH-La Rochelle - Île de Ré) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Creperie du Moulin de l'Autise - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Auberge de l'Abbaye - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Au P'tit Midi - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Les Alouettes - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Restaurant au Bord de l'Eau - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Gites de la Forge, 2 large houses up to 26 pax. 2 pools, indoor & outdoor games. have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Gites de la Forge, 2 large houses up to 26 pax. 2 pools, indoor & outdoor games. pet-friendly?

Yes, Gites de la Forge, 2 large houses up to 26 pax. 2 pools, indoor & outdoor games. allows dogs (limit 4 total).

What time is check-in at Gites de la Forge, 2 large houses up to 26 pax. 2 pools, indoor & outdoor games.?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gites de la Forge, 2 large houses up to 26 pax. 2 pools, indoor & outdoor games.?

Checkout is at 9:30 AM.

Where is Gites de la Forge, 2 large houses up to 26 pax. 2 pools, indoor & outdoor games. located?

This family-friendly Rives-d'Autise farm stay is located in a rural location, within 3 mi (5 km) of Marais Poitevin Regional Nature Park, L'Abbaye Saint-Vincent and Abbaye de Nieul-sur-l'Autise. Maison de la Meunerie is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) away.

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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Reviews

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

James O.

Easy living in the French countryside.
The lodge is situated in a quiet peaceful area but with easy access to local villages and towns. Our Gite was spacious and very comfortable. The pool and games room provided excellent entertainment for all the family. Hazel and Dave did excellent work in providing information and assistance during our stay. I highly recommend the lodge.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Hazel N.

lovely peaceful cottage
great gite perfectly secluded and private yet close to many attractions. lovely heated pool. games room a bonus. bedrooms are small and there is only 1 bathroom but this is reflected in the price. great value for money. will return.

About the host

Hosted by Mrs Nicholls

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We have lived here since 2005. We loved our property on first sight. We saw huge potential in the old Farm with lots of old buildings & outdoor space ripe for improvement & conversion. Over time we have converted the Large barn into a gite and renovated the existing Farmhouse with an annex to provide another gite. After years of hard work converting and renovating this property into gites, we have also converted our own home (20 minutes away).

Why they chose this property

The Vendee is renowned for its sunny mild climate. Our location is perfect being very close to the Marais Poitevin (or Venise Verte, a network of canals reclaimed from the sea) and Mervent Forest both lovely for walks, cycle rides, & boat trips. Nearby are historical buildings, Chateaux, Abbeys, and plenty of villages of character. The coast, beaches & islands of both the south Vendee & the Charente Maritime and beautiful La Rochelle are 1 hour drive.

What makes this property unique

We have a large extended family and have often searched for a property or properties that can sleep 20+ people without much success, because of this we have decided to rent these Unique properties together providing accommodation for 26 people in 12 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms. We have converted the existing large farmer’s outbuilding into The Barn Gite with 6 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. The existing Farmhouse with 6 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms has had extensive remodelling and improvement. Together the two properties can sleep up to 26 people in 12 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, 2 living rooms, 2 kitchen/diners and a games room with pool table and darts. Outside facilites include table tennis, petanque, large grounds and 2 swimming pools.

Languages:

English, French
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