Spacious 5-bedroom, 3-bath Holiday Home in L'Orbrie - Perfect for 10 guests, Pet Friendly

5 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 10165 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Explore the area

L'orbrie, Pays De La Loire

Museum of Fontenay6 min drive
Notre Dame de Fontenay le Comte6 min drive
Chateau de Terre Neuve8 min drive
Nantes (NTE-Nantes - Atlantique)71 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bunk bedroom

2 Single Beds

Pine bedroom

1 Double Bed

Purple bedroom

1 Double Bed

Royal suite

1 Queen Bed

Twin bedroom (turquoise)

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Spacious family home near lakes/forests, beautiful views, pet friendly

Perfect for spending time with family and friends, La Residence au Verger (Orchard House, ‘chez Chartres’) is a bright and spacious holiday home, built on the site of a former vineyard. It has its own orchard, fully enclosed gardens, and wonderful open countryside views over fields and forest. In a small village setting, but loads to entertain with table tennis, snooker, table football, darts, games and books, 2 TVs, DVD players and free WIFI. Main town, historic Fontenay le Comte, is 3km (only 15 mins by bike), with many cafes and restaurants, shops and parks and beautiful historic buildings.
The house is ideal for families or groups of friends. The sunny raised terrace is perfect for outdoor dining /barbecues or reading in the sun with a glass of good local wine (local vineyard in Pissotte, 5 mins). The library has a wide selection of books, games etc. There is UK TV and French TV, and a variety of outdoor games (boules, croquet, tennis racquets etc). Downstairs there is darts, table football and a table tennis table, and a junior snooker table. The garden has a children's play area with swings & slide. PLEASE NOTE: WATER MAY NOT BE USED TO FILL PRIVATE POOLS. High chair and cot available. The surrounding area is ideal for active family holidays, or relaxing and enjoying the countryside: the fabulous Mervent Forest is on the edge of the village, with wooded valleys and lakes, boating, swimming and miles of walking, cycle paths and fishing. (Note: lake swimming may not be possible in extreme weather). The forest also has a zoo and children's adventure park. If you want to hire bikes there are a number of bike rental stores in nearby historic Fontenay.

The glorious Vendée beaches are 45 minutes away, (Aiguillon sur Mer, La Tranche sur Mer and Faute sur Mer are closest) and the world famous Puy du Fou historical theme park only an hour away, and not to be missed!

La Rochelle (45 minutes) has an excellent aquarium, restaurants and historic city centre, and the Ile de Ré, beautiful silver sanded island, with quaint harbour towns, gather your own shellfish, and miles of flat cycling, is an unforgettable day trip, 1 hour away.
DISCOUNTED FERRY TRAVEL available with Brittany Ferries quoting our Club Voyage membership F88002.
For working:
Free unlimited WIFI
Desk, office chair and desk lamp
Computer monitor and gaming keyboard.

Property manager

Caroline Chartres

Languages

English, French, German

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Washer

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Play area in the garden for up to the age of 12.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

Pets not permitted in bathrooms or bedrooms. Max 2

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking allowed only in the garden/on the terrace

Please respect the property and its gardens and leave it in a clean condition. Put the wheelie bin out by the road for collection on Wednesdays.

Noise not permitted outside after 10pm. No fires or fireworks permitted. No filling of private pools: water is for washing/cooking/drinking only

Charging of electric vehicles is not permitted at the property. (Not allowed by our insurance). A list of charging points in town will be supplied.

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

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 required for transport to and from this property

About the area

L'Orbrie

Located in L'Orbrie, this holiday home is in a rural area and near theme parks. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Marais Poitevin Regional Nature Park and Reserve Biologique Departementale de Nalliers, while Museum of Fontenay and Arts Fusions Fonderie are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Parc de Pierre Brune and L'Abbaye Saint-Vincent. Windsurfing and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and horse riding nearby.

L'orbrie, Pays De La Loire

What's nearby

Museum of Fontenay - 6 min drive
Notre Dame de Fontenay le Comte - 6 min drive
Arts Fusions Fonderie - 7 min drive
Chateau de Terre Neuve - 8 min drive
Parc de Pierre Brune - 12 min drive

Getting around

Velluire Station - 21 min drive
La Rochelle (LRH-La Rochelle - Île de Ré) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

La Minute Blonde - 6 min drive
La Tupina - 5 min drive
Ferme Auberge la Mélusine - 4 min drive
Le Cap'Tain - 6 min drive
Chicago Pizza - 6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Spacious family home near lakes/forests, beautiful views, pet friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Spacious family home near lakes/forests, beautiful views, pet friendly ?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spacious family home near lakes/forests, beautiful views, pet friendly ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Spacious family home near lakes/forests, beautiful views, pet friendly located?

This family-friendly L'Orbrie holiday home is located in a rural location, within 3 mi (5 km) of Marais Poitevin Regional Nature Park, Notre Dame de Fontenay le Comte and Museum of Fontenay. Arts Fusions Fonderie and Chateau de Terre Neuve are also within 3 miles (5 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

James C.

6 Aug 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Rural peace but near to so mich

A superbly located, well equipped and comfortable property, this was a fantastic find. Excellent value, great amenities, lots of attention to detail. A short drive to the forest, river Vendee swimming, supermarkets, great local wine cave, Fontenay-le-Comte shops and Château. We were three couples, but this would suit large families. Plenty to do indoors and out, cannot recommend this highly enough.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Christopher D.

14 Aug 2017

Summer in rural Vendee

As a diverse party - 4 senior citizens, one 13 year old, three infants under 4, two adults in their 30s - this property suited everyone. Safe play areas for the infants especially in the garden, games for the 13 year old downstairs, and a balcony overlooking the garden for enjoying breakfasts and evening meals/chats with a lovely view to Fontenay. There were many activities in the area - the Mervent Forest, Parc Pierre Brune, Open air swimming at Chassenon and we went to the beach at La Tranche-sur-mer twice. Early trips to the two Boulangeries provided all our breakfast needs whilst shopping in Fontenay-le-Comte at hypermarkets provided everything one needed. There was an immaculately comprehensive handbook in the residence detailing everything from where to locate spare light bulbs to what happens if one needed a hospital visit (fortunately, we didn't). This was a perfect family house which we enjoyed enormously in an area with plenty to do. The sun shone most days at 20-25 degrees but it was not oppressively hot. We all had a great time. Chris and Annette Despres

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Neil A.

31 Jul 2017

Quiet, picturesque, exceptionally well provisioned for family fun

Our tribe of five (parents, 2 kids, grandparent) had a lovely stay in L'Orbrie. The village is very quiet, but very accessible to the town of Fontenay and the forests and lake of Mervent. The house is super - both practically and for the fun stuff. Practically, it's really five bedrooms, all well maintained and provided for, with a good kitchen and a fantastic balcony that's great to eat out on, overlooking the garden, forest and the spire of Fontenay's main church. Everything you need in terms of appliances etc. is well provided - there's even a French and and English TV and two sitting rooms. For the fun stuff there's table tennis, boules, board games, table football, bicycles, swings, a slide, fresh fruit in the orchard... what's not to love. We found this a great place to chill out in and a good base for walking, kayaking, wine tasting at the tiny winery in the next door village... generally pottering about enjoying a very relaxed and straightforward part of France.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Tina W.

8 Aug 2016

Excellent property in great location

We would definitely recommend this house. It's fully equipped and in a very good location. Plenty to do locally; we enjoyed cycling and walking around the area and it's not too far from the coast either. Overall a great place to stay!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Jim L.

25 Jul 2016

Lovely house with great gardens and large balcony

The house was clean, well equipped and felt very welcoming. We spent most of time in the garden or on the very large balcony, which had beautiful views of Fontenay Le Comte. Great location on the edge of Mervent Forest, with it's walks & lovely villages and within easy striking distance of the coast. The design of the house allowed different parties to retire at the end of the day to their own section of the house. Handy if different age groups and pets are taken on holiday. Would recommend it to anyone who enjoys rural France.

About the host

Hosted by Caroline Chartres

We are a married couple living in England, but with a lifelong love of France. Buying a property in France together was something we always wanted to do, to build new happy family memories and a love of the French culture and lifestyle for our two young children, as well as loving it ourselves!

Why they chose this property

We quickly narrowed down the area for our search when considering buying our French home. We wanted somewhere within reasonable drive of the northern ferry ports, but with better weather than Brittany or Normandy. The Vendee, with its warm climate, lush forests, beautiful villages, friendly people, and epic beaches, was an easy winner. The area around Fontenay le Comte is set back from the main tourist drag of the coastline, and just felt somehow more real and 'French' to us. We love being so close to the forest, and the long summer evenings on the south facing terrace with views across the fields to the spire of Fontenay Cathedral sold it to us!

What makes this property unique

The house stood out for us, as it is set back in its own grounds with orchard, and a lovely bike ride from the amazing lakes, rivers, walking and cycling in Mervent Forest. We have plenty of living space in the house even when our extended families come to visit, and just love the views from the sunny raised terrace. It's just great for the kids, who hang out in the library or downstairs rooms when they want some space playing table tennis or babyfoot, and spend hours playing games in the gardens. The historic town of Fontenay is only 3km away with all the facilities we could wish for, and yet it feels so peaceful, and with the beach only 45mins we can give the kids (and ourselves!) a bit of everything!