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Private heated pool, a haven to share with friend and family, secluded location.

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3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
TV, fireplace, computer monitors
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9150 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
    Pool
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Private heated pool, a haven to share with friend and family, secluded location.

Gîte de "La Gare" is an authentic 1876 gatehouse in a peaceful and green setting.

First floor Air Conditioning just added. July 2022.

This charming property is located in the countryside, just a 5-minutes drive from all amenities. There is no neighborhood within 500m, you can peacefully enjoy the 4x8m swimming pool, heated from Saturday 6th May to Saturday 23rd September. 2023.
The equipped outdoor kitchen, with a brasero table, Gas hob, sink, fridge and Webber gas BBQ, ideal for your evenings!
The shaded walled garden, modeled on several levels, offers different spaces for games and relaxation.
Renovations were carried out in 2022 in the rooms and kitchen to meet your expectations of comfort for a successful holiday.
Ideally located in Vendée between the Puy du Fou, 40minutes and the Marais Poitevin, 40 minutes the cottage is a few kilometers from the medieval villages of Vouvant and Bazoges en
Pareds.
From the cottage you can also access many marked hiking trails.
Vendée is also the coastline and its magnificent beaches, the Mervent Vouvant forest massif, medieval and Renaissance castles, museums and theme parks… The cottage is only one hour 15 minutes from La Rochelle and Futuroscope.
The cottage “La Gare” promises you a pleasant holiday with family or friends.


Property manager

Clare & Michael Wallace

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach
  • Beach sun loungers

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Heated pool
  • Fence around the pool

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster
  • Kitchen island

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Fenced yard
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine
  • Near laundromat

Work spaces

  • Computer monitor
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 1 total (up to 55 lbs per pet)
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only

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 accessible
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: No butts to be left anywhere on the property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Local meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • On the lake
  • On the river
  • In a rural location
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Bicycle on site
  • Golfing on site
  • Hiking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Theme parks nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Composting
  • Recycling
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Unit size: 1615 sq ft (150 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total (up to 55 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Excellent walking area, dogs must be well behaved

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Plenty of room for extra beds

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 8
Note from host: Please contact us first before booking for us
Long-term renters welcome
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
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

We should mention

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

About the neighborhood

Map
Breuil-Barret, Pays De La Loire

What's nearby

  • Pescalis Aquarium - 17 min drive
  • Parc de Pierre Brune - 25 min drive
  • Puy du Fou - 41 min drive
  • Le Grand Parc du Puy du Fou - 41 min drive
  • Parc Oriental de Maulevrier - 49 min drive

Getting around

  • Pouzauges Station - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪O'Bistrot - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Le Taz'Bar - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Bistrot du marché la Châtaigneraie - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪La Pause Goût Thé - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪BDL - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private heated pool, a haven to share with friend and family, secluded location. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 55 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at Private heated pool, a haven to share with friend and family, secluded location.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private heated pool, a haven to share with friend and family, secluded location.?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Private heated pool, a haven to share with friend and family, secluded location. located?

Situated by the ocean, this vacation home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Mining Center of Faymoreau, Pescalis Aquarium, and Manoir des Sciences de Reaumur. Nieul-sur-l'Autise and Parc de Pierre Brune are also within 12 mi (20 km).

Private heated pool, a haven to share with friend and family, secluded location. Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 54 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 54 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 54 reviews" "
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 54 reviews" "

7.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sarah R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect to switch off and relax
Perfect size for a family of four! Not too big, ideal as a holiday home. The kitchen has all that is needed and sitting room and dining room was particularly handy on the one really wet day that we had. The big selling point for this property, is the outside space, and particularly the pool area! Many an hour was spent chilling by the pool and most lunches/dinners were had facilitated by the pool area kitchen (hob and BBQ were very much utilised) - which is definitely an asset for this property. Our dog also loved all the different areas of the garden - which is completely secure, so there were no worries about where she was at any time. The pool itself, was very easy to maintain, and our 14yo enjoyed the responsibility of checking the chemical levels in the pool each evening! The surrounding area is very beautiful and it was great exploring the woods and the cycle/footpaths with the dog every morning (all very clearly identified and marked by the Vendee department), I found a total of 5 6-8km walks without having to go on any roads - many of which were shaded which was a blessing in the warm summer mornings. The hosts were very easy to contact and very responsive, and any issues were addressed and sorted quickly. We would certainly book this property again.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Fam. H.

Enjoy and relax in the garden with pool!
This house, full of privacy, have a beautiful garden with a great pool. We spend a lot of time there because you also have an outside kitchen. The surrounding is very quiet. The host, Micheal is very friendly and helpfull. The only thing is that the house could you some updating. But no big of a deal, its a countrylife house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Phil

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a lovely property in the heart of the Vendee countryside - very remote and quiet. Our family loved the pool area, with the barbecue and outdoor kitchen close by. In particular, our granddaughter wanted to be in the pool all the time - and contrary to other reviewers, we found it very easy to maintain the pool ourselves. The only drawback we found was that there was a problem with the drainage in the upstairs bathroom while we were staying. Michael, the owner, did his best to fix it, but it meant that for the majority of our stay, we only had one shower room and toilet instead of two. The surrounding area is lovely, with lots of nice countryside walks and an abundance of wildlife - we even saw a Pine Marten wandering down the path towards us one day! All in all, we had a wonderful, relaxing week.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Peter & Denise H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful place to relax and switch off
It was really relaxing we had our two little dogs with us and they loved exploring the shaded areas. Loved having our lunch around the pool and dinner outside the kitchen door in the shade. Mike was very helpful and easy to get hold of. Only criticism the bedding, towels and mattress were aged and need to be replaced. Looking forward to returning next year.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023

2/10 Terrible

Antoine G.

Disliked: Cleanliness
dirty on arrival, exterior doors wouldnt lock, we weren't told
the owner would come almost every sunny day 4 or 5 days a week to do the pool chemicals and clean the pool, he was there for the best part of three hours, so we werent able to use the pool at this time and neither felt we could use the pool area. The house on arrival :- the hinges were half off the cupboard that housed the dishwasher, the door came of completely the first week. the patio door from the primary bedroom to the garden wouldn't close the first night, all windows and doors on arrival were open wide, the owner had to come back that first night to help close it. It remained locked for the whole of our time there. the double bed upstairs broke the first week and remained like that. The pool area - the outside kitchen hadn't been cleaned when we arrived ..fat and dirt on the tiled floor of the exterior kitchen was dirty and remained that way for three weeks. We didn't use it. Pool dirty - the pump wasn't working properly or at all pool leaked and was never at a good temperature MOST IMPORTANT Three days before our holiday ended, we found the exterior door from the kitchen didn't lock properly, on pushing the door once supposedly locked it opened very easily again. we'd been leaving all our laptops, ipads, passports -everything important - it was available for anyone to wander in and take our stuff The owner knew this and said it was why he'd put a little wooden block against the door. he failed to tell us however. a massive deep clean and high maintenance needed
Stayed 21 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Charlotte O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely house in the country
Lovely house in quiet location, surrounded by wildlife (we loved hearing all the nightingales) but very close to La Châtaigneraie for supermarket etc.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

David J.

Liked: Cleanliness
La gare 4
Lovely property in very private grounds - heated pool was great fun - very well equipped.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely dog friendly house in countryside
Comfortable country house with lovely pool area and views. The photos accurately show the decor, furniture etc. House is in a quiet spot with no near neighbours but only a few minutes drive from amenities. Dog friendly garden, fully enclosed with lots of areas for dogs to snuffle and find shade. House had two wc and two shower rooms which was great. Access to English and French tv. Good WiFi. Owner Michael was easy to contact if needed by phone (I found the messages via the Vrbo app wouldn’t open while I was in France-I don’t know why) and he quickly sorted out anything that we needed help with. Would definitely recommend this property and owner. Thanks for a great holiday!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steve W., Swindon UK

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house and amazing pool
We had to delay this holiday by two years due to covid, however Michael & Clare we so very accommodating. When we finally managed to take our holiday we were welcomed and shown around by Veronica who lives locally so knew all the good places to visit, and eat. Overall the house was well laid out with everything we needed, the pool area was amazing with the water at a constant 26deg. A lovely couple, great house and area so would recommend a visit
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

4/10 Poor

Jennifer R.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Lovely hosts but very tired property.
The location was good and grounds themselves are excellent with a nice pool. Sadly that's where the good times end. The house was dirty, tired and in need of some tlc, it also had a weird odour that followed us home to the UK(I think this was maybe because of the amount or Raid fly spray I used to clear the place of insects so maybe my fault). All the pillows were stained and the bed covers had obviously not been renewed for a long time. The towels were also well past there best. little German cockroaches were everywhere, including in clothes wardrobes and all over eating surfaces. we usually done a morning sweep to get rid of them all. We mentioned this to the owner and were told they were european firebugs(they weren't), then I kept a bunch of them to show him and basically said that he did not think they were "real" cockroaches because they weren't big enough!!!!(they were German cockroaches which are small but still spread bacteria and commonly cause diarrhoea). There was also a mouse issue, when we told the owner they came and put some traps down and told us it was just part of being in the countryside which we accepted. What we didn't accept was the sofa bed in main bedroom being covered in mouse poo and base half eaten by them, it was also broken and unusable. No apologies were made for this nor for the rusty unusable bikes in a very untidy shed. The main garden/pool area was also badly needing tidied/weeded and infested with German cockroaches, there was old house furniture also lying about the outside area. This would be an excellent space if properly kept. I doubt it has looked liked the pictures for a long time. Few of the other issues were a leak in the roof and where to put the rubbish. There was a tiny bin so we were told to put all our rubbish in the car port, this sounded like a local issue but would have liked it picked up instead being left to rot next to the house. I was very reluctant to write this review as the owners were excellent and did try to resolve problems we had. There was also a mix up on dates(our fault) so we ended up getting a few free nights which was greatly appreciated but in the end we left a day early. We have seen a lot of replies from owners on bad reviews so expect our issues to be downplayed and made to look minor or our fault but all the downsides have ruined our memories of the holiday. The pictures are not a fair representation of the house.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

chris W., shefffield

Liked: Cleanliness
Long awaited holiday
Clare and Michael. Have been excellent in waiting for us since 2019 and honoured my reservation untill 2022 as per covid and travel disruptions. Overall excellent equipped as stated any niggles we had was sorted asap. Would book again without question. If you want peace and nature this is it. Pool and out door kitchen area. Town for shops around 10mins. Lots to explore coast about 60mins Pou du fuy park a must for visitors around 40mins. Immerse yourself and enjoy your adventure .
Stayed 14 nights in May 2022

6/10 Okay

Shel A., norfolk, england

Liked: Cleanliness
Family trip
Pool and the area around it is lovely , but the furniture and some appliance's in the house needs some TLC, just some things missing and some things not working or need replacing , but nice area so peaceful , quiet roads for cycling and lovely towns
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

linda w.

Lovely week spent
Made good progress driving down so contacted owners to ask if possible to arrive early, received a prompt message back to say handover had been completed so no problem with this and advised us of where the keys were. We spent a great week at the property, no close neighbours so the grand children could make as much noise in the pool as they wished. The pool itself is lovely, same depth throughout and heated. The evenings were lovely to sit outside watching the bats and listening to the owls. Surrounding area pretty and not too far from the coast, (approx. 1hr 20min to la Rochelle) We also visited Vouvant and Coulon, both worth a trip. The property itself could do with just a little TLC, maybe on low season closed off for a week and professional cleaners hired just for a spruce up but other than that cannot fault.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Caroline Ward, Birmingham UK

Lovely setting
Lovely area, house, grounds and pool exactly as described, bonus of a completely safe contained plot so the dog could roam wherever she liked. Michael couldn't have been more helpful, just a shame he couldn't control the weather!

10/10 Excellent

Kevin S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location
Lovely location, no neighbours close by yet only a short drive to shops etc. Whole family loved the outside space & pool. Plenty of wildlife e.g. lizards, bats, owls & noisy crickets at night. Unfortunately had to cut our stay short due to family emergency back home.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Lesley Edmunds E.

Fantastic peaceful getaway
We had a lovely time making full use of the wonderful outside facility. Plenty of shade for those really hot times - especially for our dog!!. The pool area was brilliant - we spent most of our holiday outside. The best pool we have experienced as it was lovely and clean. Great walking from the house - you can walk to Breuil Barret on the railway - about 2.5 miles or 1.5 miles by road, where you can find a lovely boulangerie and have a coffee. Claire and Michael where always on hand should we need anything.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Alan I.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing break.
Typical French Gite. Nice pool, friendly, helpful owners.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Clare & Michael W.

What we wanted and what we absolutely needed was a quiet holiday break.
The house is situated in a quiet location in beautiful countryside . There were no neighbors within half a kilometer. All the shops were not far away just 3 kilometers. Unfortunately, we could not use the pool area, we did not bring our wet suits, it is only March. We liked the house with the downstairs master bedroom with the shower room next door, no stairs. We also liked the kitchen dining room arrangement So we could cook and carry on talking. The lounge was cosy especially with the log burner. A very pleasent stay and we got our quiet holiday break, we would really recommend this gite
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jackie F.

Beautiful and peaceful.
The area is beautiful and so peaceful, you really feel relaxed and away from it all! Realistically though you are only 5 mins drive from a fantastic supermarket and very near to major routes. The house had a fantastic cosy and homely feel with everything you need. The outdoor area by the pool is where the property came into it's own and we spent more time here than indoors! Amazing outdoor kitchen and seating with speakers for your phone/laptop. We visited Poitiers and Futuroscope, well worth a visit. Royan for a day at the beach and closer to home the beautiful lake and zoo at Mervent. Would highly reccommend this property and Michael was a great host! Thank you, we had a fantastic holiday with the family.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2018

4/10 Poor

Lesley S.

Countryside retreat
Very secluded private spacious property and gardens, excellent if you are looking to get away from it all. Good car parking available. Great range of pans in the indoor kitchen. Would be beneficial if a refresh was given.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017

8/10 Good

Simon V.

Great Family Venue
Lovely place to stay and in reality the pictures do not do it full justice! The pool area is lovely not only for swimming but also utilising the kitchen out there for dining purposes. The owners (Ian & Wendy) couldn't have been more friendly and helpful with their advice not only for their property but also with recommendations in the local area.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017

4/10 Poor

Jane G.

Lovely outside area
We stayed for 2 weeks (one week with our sons family). The outside area was lovely, pool was nice. The house itself is neglected. It needs a thorough clean, chips had been left in the oven from the previous people who were there, (we didn't use the cooker because of this.) The windows needed a good clean as did the cupboards. It also took us a couple of days to get the fly situation sorted out. Hence we will not be staying there again.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Pat K.

Perfect for our needs.
The property was ideally situated away from neighbours for our three dogs and the garden was totally secure with plenty of room for them to run around and lots of places for us to enjoy the sunshine. The swimming pool was fantastic and was used every day as the weather was so hot and the outdoor kitchen area was lovely. The bedrooms were very comfortable and the rest of the house was great. A fantastic holiday which I would recommend to others. Thanks to Ian et al for making our stay so good.

8/10 Good

Thomas D.

Charming house, great for families and friends reunions
We had a great stay at Ian's house. We were warmly welcomed in this great and charming house. We were 8 people and there was enough place for everyone. The fireplace is such a pleasant thing to have around. Kitchen is spacious and big enough to cook for the whole crew. We did not hang out much in the garden or the terrace as the weather wasn't on our side and it was pretty cold, but it is well located for some walks in the countryside. The communication before and during our stay was nice and effective. We just think that the cleanliness of the house could be improved as some kitchen utensils had to be cleaned before use and we found some dirt in some areas. But overall, we recommend this nice place to anyone!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2015

8/10 Good

vincent g.

Liked: Cleanliness
Séjour en août-septembre 24
Le temps n'était pas vraiment top, mais ça personne n'y peut rien. La propriété mériterais un peu de rénovation et d'entretien. Mais les équipements sont très biens. Meilleures salutations
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024