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Recently architecturally remodelled and renovated village house

Recently architecturally remodelled and renovated village house

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Property grounds
Property grounds
Outdoor dining
Private kitchen
Outdoor dining

Overview of Recently architecturally remodelled and renovated village house

Reviews
9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

Ars-en-Re, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
  • Popular LocationPhare des Baleines8 min drive
  • Popular LocationTrousse-Chemise Golf14 min drive
  • Popular LocationSt-Martin Harbor18 min drive
  • AirportLa Rochelle (LRH-La Rochelle - Île de Ré)53 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Recently architecturally remodelled and renovated village house

Welcome to our beautiful holiday home on the Ile de Ré, Charente Maritime, France. La Retraite en Ré is a traditional village house renovated and remodelled over the past 2 years open to first bookings in 2018. Finished to an exceptionally high standard it has been beautifully decorated and furnished in a contemporary manner. The house is in the centre of town very close to the famous black and white clock tower.

La Retraite en Ré can be cosy for two but can easily sleep up to 8 plus two infants. The house has a lounge with a leather sofa and recliners arranged around a modern log burner (logs provided for winter lets) and a 58inch 4KUHD Smart TV (including Netflix) with English Satellite TV . The kitchen is in dark grey with white composite stone work surfaces. Large Smeg built in fridge/freezer, Neff ovens, warming drawer and induction hob. Central island with sink and dishwasher.

The concrete interior dining table can seat up to 8 people.

Upstairs are 3 bedrooms, a family bathroom (with bath) and a shower room. There is another bedroom (sofa bed) across the courtyard (with a further English satellite TV) and another shower room. There is a laundry room containing a washing machine and separate tumble drier. Iron and ironing board are provided for your use. In the house are 3 showers, one bath and 4 WCs.

We can provide two cots and highchairs.

There are two dining areas outside. One on the ground floor courtyard with a table sitting up to 8 and one on the roof terrace. The roof terrace has a bar table with stools seating 4. There are 2 sun loungers as well as illuminated sofa, armchair and coffee table on the roof terrace.

All outside areas have attractive integral lighting. There is rear access to the house and outside areas so bicycles can easily be stored safely in the external areas behind lockable gated access.

Property manager

Alan Thornton
Premier Host
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Fireplace

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

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 not required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Ars-en-Re

Located in Ars-en-Re, this vacation home is near the beach. Phare des Baleines and Phare des Baleines are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Carrousel Park and Ernest Cognacq Museum. Jet skiing and snorkeling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and cycling nearby.

What's nearby

  • Saint-Etienne Church - 1 min walk
  • Phare des Baleines - 8 min drive
  • Trousse-Chemise Golf - 14 min drive
  • La Couarde Beach - 16 min drive
  • St-Martin Harbor - 18 min drive

Getting around

  • La Rochelle Porte Dauphine Station - 51 min drive
  • La Rochelle (LRH-La Rochelle - Île de Ré) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • La Case A Vent - 10 min drive
  • Restaurant la Bazenne - 10 min drive
  • L'Emeraude - 9 min drive
  • La cabane de l’huitre du Saunier - 10 min drive
  • V - 5 min walk

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bernard R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Vacances scolaires de novembre
Très agréable séjour dans une maison rénovée avec goût. Maison fonctionnelle, bien équipée. Endroit calme. Bien situé à cette époque de l'année. Sanitaire et douche propre. Chambre bien insonorisées. Nous n'avons pas pu profiter de l'extérieur en ces temps de tempête. Malgré tout le temps nous a permis de découvrir l'île à vélo, à plusieurs reprises.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kate M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house
Alan was a great host and was very helpful throughout the booking and check in process. The house is in a great location and is beautifully decorated and equipped with absolutely everything you could possibly need.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catarina P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location Ars en Re
Superbe localisation. Maison très agréable et très bien équipée en plein centre de Ars en Ré. Avec une décoration très raffinée. Les propriétaires ont été très disponibles et pleins de bons conseils.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

florian g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Impeccable !
Nous avons passé une excellente semaine de vacances ! Maison très agréable et moderne ! Situé en plein centre de l'Ars en Ré. Je recommande fortement
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

sharon c.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Are en re
Nice house in a beautiful village. It’s great being so close to some good amenities. we hired bikes a 2mins walk from the house which again had really helpful staff who spoke good English and were very fair about the pricing (two people left earlier so they reduced the price) We found the people on ill de re to be the friendliest we have ever encountered in France and we have been many times! The house itself is very modern and comfortable the roof top terrace is a particularly lovely place to relax. Alan was always very good at responding quickly with information to any queries. Two people slept in the garden room ( we were 7 adults) this a nice room with en-suite but no fan/window so there was a lot of excess moisture after showering and warm at night with the only option to leave the sliding doors open. As the house is right in the main square you can hear the church bells all night so difficult to leave the window open so I think if there in the main summer months you would need a fan in the room which I didn’t spot anywhere. But these minor problems did not spoil our time in this lovely village and I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

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Hosted by Alan Thornton

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