FACILITIES
The farmhouse is situated in a tranquil rural setting, with a 10.5m x 5.5m heated and gated swimming pool, a spacious and attractive courtyard dining area, and a private fenced garden. We pride ourselves on offering a secure, family focused environment, giving you peace of mind so you can relax and enjoy the holidays.
1. 10.5 x 5.5 metre heated pool, fully enclosed and gated.
2. Boules court for the traditional French games of boules and palets.
3. Table tennis, badminton, cross-pool volley ball, darts, trampoline.
4. Fenced, private garden.
5. Free parking.
6. Free Wi-Fi.
7. Travel cots and high chairs available.
8. Barbecues & free fuel available.
9. Sun loungers and covers.
10. Outdoors dining tables & chairs.
11. Library with books, DVDs and board-games.
12. Furniture storage for house hunters.
13. Free access to our fleet of 12 bicycles and baby carriage.
14. Pharmacy, post-office, bar and hairdressers within walking distance.
15. Supermarket within 12km.
16. Pets welcome during low season (October to June)
ATTRACTIONS
The beautiful Vendée region is known for its long summer days, courtesy of its unique micro-climate. Its rolling “bocage” countryside hides a thriving tourist economy, with many local attractions such as the Puy du Fou – voted the world’s best theme park in 2012, walking and cycling paths, water sports, fishing spots, fine restaurants, and some of the best sandy beaches in Europe.
Activities and attractions
Puy du Fou – A hugely popular medieval theme park.
Futuroscope – A futuristic multimedia theme park.
Karting available at Chalans, La Roche-sur-Yon, and St. Reverend.
Parc Pierre Brun – an outdoor activity park in Mervent, great for the kids.
Gondola style boat trips in the Marais Poitevin marshes at Coulon and Maillezais.
The Vendee Globe is a round-the-world single-handed yacht race that occurs ever 4 years.
Château de la Guignardiere, a fine example of Renaissance architecture.
Château Tiffauges, medieval castle.
The Indian Forest
Atlantic Toboggan waterpark at Les Becs
Historial of Vendée
Château de Terre Neuve
Eleanor of Aquitaine’s Abbey in Neuil-sur-l’Autise
Outdoor leisure
Horse riding – contact us for more details.
Mountain bike and walking routes
Cycling routes
Golf courses
Grande Randonnees – long-distance walks (GR8 and GR364)
La Tranche sur Mer, a beautiful sandy beach renowned for surfing
Apremont Lake, where you can hire dinghies, pedalos, canoes and row-boats.
Fishing and night-time carp fishing at Rochereau near Chantonnay
Picturesque villages
Vouvant, one of the “Les Plus Beaux Villages de France”
Bazoges en Pareds, with its 14th century keep.
Mervent, set in a beautiful forested location overlooking the confluence of the rivers Vendée and Mère.
Pornic, a charming resort town with many fine restaurants and interesting architecture.
Les Sables d’Olonne is a popular resort with plenty of shops, night-life and even a casino.
Vineyards
Domaine Saint-Nicolas in Brem
Domaine de la Barbinière in Chantonnay
J. Mourat in Mareuil sur Lay
Mercier Frères vinyard in Vix
Restaurants
La Morlière overlooking Lac de Rochereau
Restaurants in Vendée by order of rank according to Tripadvisor
Restaurants in the nearest town, Pouzauges.
Bars
Le Clémenceau – English run café bar in Mouilleron-en-Pareds offering menu of the day, cream tea, cocktails, tapas, cakes and soup of the day
For a more detailed list of local attractions, check out the inthevendee.com website.