Large Barn sleeps 12, swimming pool 6.5 x 4m, nr Marais Poitevin 1 hr to beaches

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6 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12200 sq m

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Washer
Parking available
Pool
Kitchen
Barbecue grill
Pet-friendly

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Oulmes, Pays De La Loire

Abbaye de Nieul-sur-l'Autise
‪4 min drive‬
Maillezais Cathedral
‪11 min drive‬
House of the Marais Poitevin
‪17 min drive‬
Niort (NIT)
‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bunk Bedroom

1 Single Bunk Bed

Downstairs single bedroom

1 Single Bed

Ensuite bedroom with single mezzanine for 3 people

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

small single bedroom downstairs

1 Single Bed

Upstairs double Bedroom for 2 people

1 Double Bed

Upstairs triple Bedroom for 3 people

1 Single Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Crib

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1 ensuite

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2 upstairs

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3 downstairs

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Property is situated at same location as another gite, a Traditional Farmhouse 6 bedrooms sleeping 14. Both properties can be rented together to provide accommodation for 26 people, please book via ref. 6864686.

Own 6.5 x 4m above ground pool.

Large characterful Farmers Barn converted to a 6 bedroom 3 bathroom property. Original features include ceiling beams and stone walls.

There is an entrance conservatory, large kitchen/diner, utility room and large lounge, downstairs double ensuite bedroom with single bed on mezzanine, 2 downstairs bedrooms one with single bed and one with a set of bunk beds, There is another single bedroom off the downstairs shower room/toilet.
Upstairs there is 1 double bedroom and 1 triple bedroom with double and single bed, along with the family bathroom/wc.

Terraced garden with outside under cover seating, dining furniture, stone built BBQ. Above ground private swimming pool 6.5m x 4m.

Convenient edge of village location, there is a post office, a hairdresser, a garage, a large park area, and a church within the village.

In a beautiful location, close to the Marais Poitevin (Venise Verte), Mervent Forest, Adventure Parks, Zoo's, Historical Buildings. Beaches of the south Vendee and the Charente Maritime, La Rochelle, Ile de Re all around 1 hour drive. Puy du Fou theme Park and Futuroscope Theme Park a 1 hour drive.

Property manager

David Nicholls

Languages

English, French

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Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 9:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Safety swimming pool areas toys games books dvd's

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

Please contact us to discuss.

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Please only smoke outside the property

noise must be kept to a minimum in outside areas after 9pm at night, noise must be kept to a reasonable level during other times.

smoking allowed in outside areas only

no all adult parties, we are aimed at family stays. We are subject to local village regulations regarding noise and behaviour.

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

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

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 recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Oulmes

Located in Rives-d'Autise, this holiday home is in a rural area and near theme parks. Abbaye de Nieul-sur-l'Autise and Maison de la Meunerie are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include 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 rock climbing nearby.

Oulmes, Pays De La Loire

What's nearby

Marais Poitevin Regional Nature Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
Abbaye de Nieul-sur-l'Autise - 4 min drive - 3.8 km
Maillezais Cathedral - 11 min drive - 9.6 km
House of the Marais Poitevin - 17 min drive - 12.6 km
Château de Terre Neuve - 17 min drive - 15.6 km

Getting around

Velluire Station - 19 min drive
La Rochelle (LRH-La Rochelle - Île de Ré) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

‪Auberge de l'Abbaye - ‬11 min drive
‪Creperie du Moulin de l'Autise - ‬5 min drive
‪Le Trou Vendeen - ‬4 min drive
‪Les Délices de l'Abbaye - ‬11 min drive
‪L'Atelier des Sens - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Large Barn sleeps 12, swimming pool 6.5 x 4m, nr Marais Poitevin 1 hr to beaches have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Large Barn sleeps 12, swimming pool 6.5 x 4m, nr Marais Poitevin 1 hr to beaches pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Large Barn sleeps 12, swimming pool 6.5 x 4m, nr Marais Poitevin 1 hr to beaches?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Large Barn sleeps 12, swimming pool 6.5 x 4m, nr Marais Poitevin 1 hr to beaches?

Checkout is at 9:30 AM.

Where is Large Barn sleeps 12, swimming pool 6.5 x 4m, nr Marais Poitevin 1 hr to beaches located?

This family-friendly Rives-d'Autise holiday home 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.

8.8

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7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

8.0/10

Listing accuracy

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

8/10 Good

Paul Vincent

1 Aug 2016

Plenty to see and do

Good location with access to a lot of interesting places in a beautiful part of France. Plenty of advice and support from the owners on where to go. Excellent outdoor facilities although the pool a bit cold if the sun doesn't shine! Perfect for a large party with children - lots to keep them occupied day and night, indoors and out. Internally the downstairs shower room needs updating and the en-suite in the master bedroom really could do with a door instead of a curtain!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016

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

10/10 Excellent

Louise V.

30 Aug 2017

Well equipped holiday let. Clean and homely.

The property was of high standard and comfortable whilst still feeling homely. The fridge freezer was especially useful delivering ice on tap. The BBQ was big enough for the 10 of us and easy to clean. The added games supplied saved bringing your own. Table tennis and badminton net kept children amused when chores had to be done. Overall good area for facilities with a variety of interesting places to visit.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017

6/10 Okay

julie s.

22 May 2023

Liked: Check-in, location

Disliked: Cleanliness

Des travaux à prévoir

Une maison avec des espaces agréables pour profiter en groupe. Malgré tout des travaux seraient à prévoir , les extérieurs peuvent être dangereux pour les enfants ( clous qui dépassent, volet qui ne tient pas en place ...) Les portails d'accès aux piscines doivent être rénovés pour la sécurité. Il est aussi dommage que la piscine ne soit pas entretenue comme il faut ce qui empêche d'en profiter. Pour l'intérieur un rafraîchissement des sanitaires serait important car toutes les douches ne sont pas correctement en fonction. La propreté aussi , prendre une location avec des enfants en bas âge et devoir faire le ménage en arrivant pour évacuer tous les poils d'animaux est pénible. Une Annonce pas tout à fait conforme à la réalité ce qui est dommage lorsqu'on paye ce type de prestation.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Kerry W.

17 Aug 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Family holiday for 3 generations

We had a fab 2 weeks at the property, beautiful area with many lovely towns and things to do within half an hour. La rochelle only 50 mins away was stunning! Bakery and restaurant in the village were great. The barn was very spacious (5 adults, 2 children) and lovely and cool in the heat that we had (30° + most days). There were a few issues with broken items while we were there but they were quickly resolved and replaced by the owners, who were very friendly. Only criticism would be that the barn needs some maintenance in areas, e.g cracked pane of glass in front door, outdoor lights that don't work. It's worth noting the glass conservatory at the front of the property, which there are no photos of. We put chairs infront of the doors to stop children walking straight into the full glass doors. I think if you have small children I would have concerns about the security around the pool and plunge pool at the back of the barn. The master bedroom downstairs with ensuite has no door! Just a voile curtain! You are also required to clean bathrooms, fridge, vacuum, etc before you leave at 9.30am which we've never been asked to do before in gites or cottages home or abroad. All being said we had a fantastic family holiday, great weather, and we could have easily stayed another week!

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

jean-jacques T., Lormont France

10 June 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Week end au calme

La maison est confortable et l'espace piscine-jardin très généreux permet détente et jeux. Les propriétaires sont sympathiques, réactifs et conciliants. La distribution des pièces dans cette grange bien aménagée n'est pas idéale pour un groupe de 12 personnes (en particulier l'accès salle d'eau-WC au rez de chaussée). Et les extérieurs mériteraient d'être rafraîchis pour donner à cette location le standing qu'elle mérite. Nous avons tous (grand-parents, parents, enfants) passé un excellent week end et bien profité des environs.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Victoria K.

29 Aug 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house for families or groups

July 2019 Lovely 'rustic' French gite. Hazel was very welcoming and great to deal with - her and her partner's recommendations were greatly appreciated! We were 3 families with children, the pool was well used and was a great size and warm! House was located well for trips to various picturesque places to see and do. Oulmes itself is small with a restaurant come shop (on a main road so quite noisy outside) and a boulangerie. I'd say a car is essential but the house is within easy reach of supermarkets and markets in larger towns. Overall we had a great stay in a lovely part of France. Thanks Hazel

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Joao A.

11 June 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A lovely house in charming grounds - 1 hr from Puy du Fou

We enjoyed a lovely week in the house, sharing with another family. Hazel and David were superb hosts with lots of information concerning activities and visits. The location is excellent, set in a small village with a bakery, cafe and take-away pizza restaurant. A good supermarket was only a five minute drive away and it was the same distance to access the A83 Autoroute. Highlights from the stay were the solar heated pools, the amount of outdoor space, canoeing in the marshes, visiting La Rochelle and Puy du Fou. We had a fantastic time and would recommend it to other families.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

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

10/10 Excellent

Jennie E.

4 Sept 2016

Fantastic family holiday house!

We had an excellent time in this wonderful house. The booking process was easy and Hazel was very easy to contact and prompt to reply to any emails that I sent. The house itself is lovely and in a fantastic location, the pool was perfect and with it being heated the children loved it. It was safe with child proof gates. The inside of the house was perfect with lots of space and the children loved the playroom and the well stocked DVD shelf was great for them to chill out with! The bedrooms were spacious and very comfortable. Only downside was that they were very hot at night time, I think we were there for a particularly hot period. Hazel and David were on hand if we needed anything and the information pack that they left covered everything we needed. Overall a brilliant place to stay and we would not hesitate to stay again!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2016

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

8/10 Good

Susan C.

16 Aug 2016

Lovely Property, Beautiful Setting.

This property is ideal for large groups of families or friends - particularly those with children to entertain. There are enough different outside areas for people to have space from each other, alongside a lovely pool and outdoor (covered) lounge and games room, which the owners have put a lot of thought into. It was also very helpful to have Sky TV, a wide selection of books, DVDs and board games which, as a large family with children, we massively appreciated. We also loved the outside gazebo dining area, which can seat 12 or more adults, with children and there are two Barbecues for outside cooking. There is also an inside dining area, downstairs bedroom and showering facilities that are wheelchair accessible. Overall, therefore, the house was exactly what we were looking for. Just a couple of aspects we were less happy with e.g. a shower screen that fell off and the expectation that we, as guests would be providing a deep-clean of the property as well as vacating by 9.30a.m. As we had infants and a young baby with us, there was enough to do on the day of departure so we went for the alternative option of giving the owners another 100 Euros to get a local cleaner in. As this isn't a cheap property to rent, we felt this to be a bit unreasonable however, it didn't spoil the overall enjoyment of the holiday and We definitely enjoyed our week away here.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2016

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

10/10 Excellent

Susan R.

16 Oct 2015

Fabulous location

Beautifully maintained property supported by the owners in residence. Great facilities: swimming pool, games area, play area and outside eating areas. All this is set in a wonderful part of France with great walking and great eating experiences. Fabulous for a large family gathering. Can't wait to return.

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

8/10 Good

Grahame H.

31 July 2015

Everything we wished for

We loved the whole property. The house was large, a little rustic but just as you would expect a period farmhouse. The pool was a good size and inviting, there was plenty of room in the grounds for the children to play freely with the open barn a bonus. The British owners are in the adjacent property close enough to seek their advice/help/assistance but they made themselves scarce enough to ensure we had the most peaceful time possible. Both made us feel so welcome and there were a number of careful touches such as beers in the fridge, DVD's, games and baby toys that demonstrated their desire for us to enjoy our stay.

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

10/10 Excellent

Lesley A.

23 June 2015

Lovely holiday, great place

We had a lovely stay at the Farmhouse, everything was perfect for our needs, two families with young children and grandparents. The kids really loved the space to run around in and the pool and open barn area were great. Really close to lots of interesting places, Puy du Fou is a must. Many thanks to Hazel & David who were on hand to give great advice. We hope to return in the near future.

About the host

Hosted by David Nicholls

We have lived here since 2005. We fell in love with this property at first sight. We saw huge potential in the Barns, Farmhouse and its outbuildings plus huge outdoor space ripe for improvement & conversion. Over time we have converted the Large barn into this gite and renovated the existing Farmhouse with an annex to provide another gite. (Both gites can be rented together to sleep up to 26, please enquire through advert 6864686.) After years of hard work converting and renovating this property into gites, we have also converted our own home (20 minutes away). We love our life in the Vendee!

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. We love the edge of village location ensuring relative peace but not isolation.

What makes this property unique

We have converted the existing large farmer’s outbuilding into The Barn Gite. The property is completely self contained with its own entrance driveway and parking. There is a separate rear garden with a stone built BBQ and dining furniture. The garden also contains the private above ground pool. The Barn has existing features such as beamed ceilings and stone walls. There is also the opportunity to rent the barn with the another property The Farmhouse to provide accommodation for up to 26 people, please see advert 6864686.

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English, French

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6 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bunk Bedroom

Downstairs single bedroom

Ensuite bedroom with single mezzanine for 3 people

small single bedroom downstairs

Upstairs double Bedroom for 2 people

Upstairs triple Bedroom for 3 people

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1 ensuite

Bathroom 2 upstairs

Bathroom 3 downstairs

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