Gites de la Forge, 2 large houses up to 26 pax. 2 pools, indoor & outdoor games.

12 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 26450 sq m

Popular amenities

Pool

Pet-friendly

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Check out the area

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Abbaye de Nieul-sur-l'Autise5 min drive
Maillezais Cathedral12 min drive
House of the Marais Poitevin16 min drive
Nantes (NTE-Nantes - Atlantique)75 min drive

Rooms & beds

12 bedrooms (sleeps 26)

Barn 1st floor double Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Barn 1st floor triple Bedroom

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Barn ground floor Bunk Bedroom

1 Single Bunk Bed

Barn ground floor ensuite triple Bedroom

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Barn ground floor single Bedroom

1 Single Bed

Barn ground floor small single Bedroom

1 Single Bed

Farmhouse 1st floor ensuite double Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Farmhouse 1st Floor Large Bedroom

1 Double Bed, 1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bed

Farmhouse 1st floor small double (120cms) Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Farmhouse 1st floor triple Bedroom

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Farmhouse Annex ground floor double Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Farmhouse Ground Floor Double Bedroom

1 Double Bed

6 bathrooms

Barn Bathroom 1st floor

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Barn Ensuite Bathroom Ground Floor

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Barn ground floor shower room

Toilet · Shower only

Farmhouse 1st floor Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Bidet

Farmhouse Annex Shower Room

Toilet · Shower only

Farmhouse Ensuite Shower room 1st Floor

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

2 large properties, a Farmhouse and a converted Barn with 6 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms in each property. Sleeps 12 in the barn and 12/14 in the Farmhouse. Total 24/26 people.

With the use of two swimming pools and a covered outdoor area with boules, darts and garden furniture for 26 people so you can dine together.

Located on the D148 between Fontenay le Comte and Niort, close to the A83 motorway.

Our location is perfect, 15 minutes from the beach at Xanton-Chassenon with waterslides, lifeguard, shallow water area, diving pontoon, bar with snacks and drinks, picnic area and playground. Close to the Marais Poitevin (or Venise Verte, a network of canals reclaimed from the sea) and 20 minutes from the Mervent forest, both ideal for walking, cycling and boating. In the surrounding area, you'll find historic buildings, châteaux, abbeys and many picturesque villages.

The coast, beaches and islands of the southern Vendée and Charente Maritime, as well as La Rochelle, are just an hour's drive away. The Vendée is renowned for its mild, sunny climate.

We have owned the property since 2005. Over the years, we have converted the farmhouse annex gite and the barn gite and improved the buildings and gardens.

Property manager

Mrs Nicholls

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Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Pool

Free WiFi

Kitchen

Toys/games

House Rules

Check in after 4:30 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 9:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Inground Pool has safety gates.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 4 total)

You must contact us in advance to confirm.

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Please ensure all cigarette ends are disposed of.

Friday or Sunday changeover day in July and August subject to availability. Other months may be flexible

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

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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

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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 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. Port Boinot and Niort Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit 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 horse riding and mountain climbing nearby.

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What's nearby

Marais Poitevin Regional Nature Park - 1 min walk
Abbaye de Nieul-sur-l'Autise - 5 min drive
Maison de la Meunerie - 5 min drive
Maillezais Cathedral - 12 min drive
House of the Marais Poitevin - 16 min drive

Getting around

Velluire Station - 19 min drive
La Rochelle (LRH-La Rochelle - Île de Ré) - 62 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

Frequently asked questions

Does Gites de la Forge, 2 large houses up to 26 pax. 2 pools, indoor & outdoor games. have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Gites de la Forge, 2 large houses up to 26 pax. 2 pools, indoor & outdoor games. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 4 total).

What time is check-in at Gites de la Forge, 2 large houses up to 26 pax. 2 pools, indoor & outdoor games.?

Check-in begins at 4:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Gites de la Forge, 2 large houses up to 26 pax. 2 pools, indoor & outdoor games.?

Checkout is at 9:30 AM.

Where is Gites de la Forge, 2 large houses up to 26 pax. 2 pools, indoor & outdoor games. 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.

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8/10 Good

James O.

28 Jul 2017

Easy living in the French countryside.

The lodge is situated in a quiet peaceful area but with easy access to local villages and towns. Our Gite was spacious and very comfortable. The pool and games room provided excellent entertainment for all the family. Hazel and Dave did excellent work in providing information and assistance during our stay. I highly recommend the lodge.

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10/10 Excellent

Hazel N.

11 Jan 2017

lovely peaceful cottage

great gite perfectly secluded and private yet close to many attractions. lovely heated pool. games room a bonus. bedrooms are small and there is only 1 bathroom but this is reflected in the price. great value for money. will return.

About the host

Hosted by Mrs Nicholls

We have lived here since 2005. We loved our property on first sight. We saw huge potential in the old Farm with lots of old buildings & outdoor space ripe for improvement & conversion. Over time we have converted the Large barn into a gite and renovated the existing Farmhouse with an annex to provide another gite. After years of hard work converting and renovating this property into gites, we have also converted our own home (20 minutes away).

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.

What makes this property unique

We have a large extended family and have often searched for a property or properties that can sleep 20+ people without much success, because of this we have decided to rent these Unique properties together providing accommodation for 26 people in 12 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms. We have converted the existing large farmer’s outbuilding into The Barn Gite with 6 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. The existing Farmhouse with 6 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms has had extensive remodelling and improvement. Together the two properties can sleep up to 26 people in 12 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, 2 living rooms, 2 kitchen/diners and a games room with pool table and darts. Outside facilites include table tennis, petanque, large grounds and 2 swimming pools.

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