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

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

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enclosed rear garden
Property grounds
Pool
living room
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Overview of Large Barn sleeps 12, swimming pool 6.5 x 4m, nr Marais Poitevin 1 hr to beaches

Reviews
8.8 out of 10 Excellent
6 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12200 sq m

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen

Check out the area

Map
Oulmes, Pays De La Loire
  • Popular LocationAbbaye de Nieul-sur-l'Autise4 min drive
  • Popular LocationMaillezais Cathedral11 min drive
  • Popular LocationHouse of the Marais Poitevin17 min drive
  • AirportNantes (NTE-Nantes - Atlantique)75 min drive

Rooms & beds

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

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

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

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

Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Pool
Charming house, swimming pool, countryside, halfway in La Rochelle / Puy-du-Fou
Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
9.8 out of 10, (37 reviews)
Charming house, swimming pool, countryside, halfway in La Rochelle / Puy-du-Fou

House Rules

Check in after 4:30 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

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Onsite 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 EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Oulmes

Located in Rives-d'Autise, this vacation 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. Motor boating and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and horse riding nearby.
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Oulmes, Pays De La Loire

What's nearby

  • Marais Poitevin Regional Nature Park - 1 min walk
  • Abbaye de Nieul-sur-l'Autise - 4 min drive
  • Maison de la Meunerie - 5 min drive
  • Maillezais Cathedral - 11 min drive
  • House of the Marais Poitevin - 17 min drive

Getting around

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

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

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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

Reviews

6/10 Okay

julie s.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

About the host

Hosted by David Nicholls

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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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