Le Vieux Cafe Holiday Cottage (1/28)
Comfortable Lounge at Le Vieux Cafe (2/28)
Fully fitted Kitchen at Le Vieux Cafe (3/28)
Large Double Bedroom at Le Vieux Cafe (4/28)
Twin Bedroom at Le Vieux Cafe (5/28)
Second Twin Bedroom at Le Vieux Cafe (6/28)
Floor Plan of Le Vieux Cafe (7/28)
BBQ with a View at Le Vieux Cafe (8/28)
Games room at Le Vieux Cafe (9/28)
Heated Pool at Le Vieux Cafe (10/28)
Table Tennis and Billiards in the Games room (11/28)
Activities for Youngsters in the Games Room (12/28)
Views from the Garden (13/28)
Childrens Playground at La Faute sur Mer (14/28)
Walkway to the beach at La Belle Henriette (15/28)
The Old Port at La Rochelle (16/28)
The Beach at La Tranche sur Mer (17/28)
The Jardin Dumaine in Lucon (18/28)
Mechanical Elephant at Nantes (19/28)
The Parc Floral at St Cyr en Talmondais (20/28)
Watersports at La Veillon Plage (21/28)
Sunset on the beach (22/28)
The Vikings at the Puy du Fou (23/28)
The Zoo at Les Sables d'Olonne (24/28)
The Long beach at Les Sables d'Olonne (25/28)
The Ruined Abbey at St Michel en L'Herm (26/28)
The Marais Poitevin at Coulon (27/28)
WakePark at L'Aiguillon sur Mer (28/28)
Le Vieux Cafe
House Ref: 01207
- Sleeps 8
- Self Catering
- 3 Bedrooms
- No Smoking
- 2 Bathrooms
- Pets Allowed
- Swimming Pool
Family Friendly
Near Beaches - Car essential
Changeover
Saturday
Nearest Airport: La Rochelle (40km)
Description
Le Vieux Café is set in the beautiful Vendée countryside, in the small village of Lairoux. This is only a 10-minute drive to the cathedral town of Luçon where you will find many shops, supermarkets and restaurants. The safe sandy beaches of La Faute and La Tranche sur Mer are only 20 minutes away. The area has an excellent hiking and cycling network.
The House contains many period features along with a modern fully equipped kitchen. There is also a private al fresco seating and BBQ area in front of the house. In the extensive gardens you will find a 12 x 7 metre heated pool (shared with one other 2 bedroomed gite), a boules court and a large garden area to explore.
This property boasts lots of period features and at the turn of the 20th Century it was the hub of village life - being the local café and restaurant. The living room contains a large bookcase - with all types of holiday reading and there is also secure wireless internet access. The sofa can also be used as an extra bed, as it folds out into a large sofa bed.
There are three bedrooms (1 with kingsized bed, cot & single bed, and 2 twin bedrooms. An extra single bed available if needed).
There are two bathrooms - the ground floor one has a shower, WC and hand basin, and the first floor bathroom has a double shower cubicle, hand basin and separate WC.
For guests with young children, we have stair gates both at the top and bottom of the stairway, plus a cot, baby bath, changing mat, highchair and lots of plastic utensils.
The garden is set on four levels with the top level containing the large courtyard for parking, a grassy area for relaxation and a boules court for your amusement. A gentle slope then takes you down to the enclosed 12m x 7m heated swimming pool where you can relax in the sun. For children we also have lots of inflatables.
Beyond the swimming pool and down a few steps you’ll find our organic vegetable garden, where only the hardworking should venture! Beyond the vegetable garden lies the extensive lower garden where the children can run & play in safety. In the evening you can watch the sun set over the Marais and listen out for the extensive range of birds that live in the gardens – including the Barn Owls!
The games room is situated opposite the pool area and is available for all guests to use during their stay. You will find many amusements here, such as table tennis, billiards, board games, books, huge DVD library, and a TV area with Xbox 360 and many games. Paints, pencils & crayons are also supplied, and children can draw on the chalk boards
There is also extensive tourist information provided in the games room.
Location of holiday rental in Lairoux, Vendee, Pays de la Loire
| Holiday Type: | Beach, Rural, Historic/Sightseeing, Family |
| Local Activities: | Swimming/Watersports, Walking, Golf, Fishing, Horse Riding, Tennis, Cycling/Mountain Biking, Gym, Zoo, Local Market, Amusement/Water Park |
| Nearest Airport: | La Rochelle Nantes |
40km 80km |
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| Nearest Railway Station: | Luçon | 10km |
| Nearest Ferry Port: | St Malo | 300km |
| Nearest Bus Station: | Luçon | 10km |
| Nearest Beach: | La Faute Sur Mer | 15km |
| Nearest Pub/Restaurant: | Luçon | 10km |
Location description
The house is set in the small village of Lairoux, only a 10 minute drive from the lovely town of Luçon with many bars, restaurants and shops.
It is also only a 15 minute drive from the sandy beaches of the Southern Vendée.
A 40 minute drive will bring you to the lively port of La Rochelle - a great place to spend a day or an evening - with good restaurants and many events throughout the year.
Other activities
For the brave, there is a fantastic day out to be had at the O'Fun Adventure Park and O'Gliss Water Park!
Local events
In summer the local towns of Luçon, La Tranche and La Faute all host a variety of events, including musical evenings, fireworks and markets selling regional produce.
Tourist attractions
Le Vieux Café is only 60 minutes away from the fantasic theme park of La Puy du Fou and 90 minutes from Futuroscope at Poitiers.
Directions
Both Nantes and La Rochelle Airport have flights from Budget Airlines - Ryanair, EasyJet. Car hire is available from both airports.
St Malo is only a 3 hour drive away, Cherbourg is 4 hours away, and Calais is 7.5 hours away.
A car is essential for this location.
The TGV now runs from Paris to either La Roche sur Yon or Les Sables D'Olonne - both only 40 minutes away.
Accommodation, Facilities and Services
| Suitability: | No Smoking, Pets Allowed |
| General: | Central heating, Electric Fan/s, Internet Access, Computer, Stairgate, Beach equipment, Sports equipment, Bicycles, Hairdryer Free, secure WiFi internet access |
| Bedrooms: | 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 8 1 Double/s, 2 Twin/s, 1 Sofabed/s, 1 Cot/s 1 third single bed can be added to one of the twin bedrooms |
| Bathrooms: | 2 Bathroom/s 2 Shower/s, 2 Wash basin/s, 2 Toilets/s Ground Floor Shower room is suitable for guests with limited mobility |
| Lounge: | Seating for 8 people TV, Satellite/Cable TV, CD Player, Radio, DVD Player, Computer Games Console, Board Games, Books/Magazines, Selection of Films, Selection of Music |
| Dining Area: | Seating for 8 people , High chair |
| Kitchen/Utility: | Oven, Hob, Grill, Fridge, Freezer, Microwave, Kettle, Toaster, Coffee maker, Dishwasher, Washing machine, Ironing board, Iron |
| Outdoors: | Swimming Pool, BBQ, Shared garden, Terrace, Sunloungers, Patio table, Patio chairs, Sunshade, Outside shower The Swimming pool is shared with our other gite |
| Access: | Car essential, Off road parking, Secure parking, Garage, Stairs House is suitable for guests with limited mobility, as there is a ground floor shower room and sofa bed in the lounge. |
| Services: |
Linen provided, Towels provided House to be left in same clean & tidy condition as it was found. |
| Meals: | An Arrival Meal, Sunday BBQ or Departure day breakfast can be catered for. |
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Reviews submitted by the advertiser
Vicky, Ian, Jamie, Josh & Charlie. Cornwall. August 2020
Thank you very much for the most relaxing stay. We really appreciated all of the wonderful facilities, the playroom was amazing & the heated pool kept the little ones entertained & allowed us to relax! By far the best holiday property for children we have stayed in.
Thank you for your hospitality & wine tips!
We will definitely be back and look forward to coming back soon. Thank you for everything.
Jules, Chris, Joey & Macintosh the Scottie. Hull, December 2019
A return visit to Maison Lairoux! Thank you Annette & Jason for your warm welcome, hospitality and kindness which Mac most certainly appreciated! We enjoyed spending time on the beach at La Faute, with fabulous walks, pottering around Vouvant and of course celebrating a rather 'French' New Year's Eve with you, which was excellent.
You have both again gone above and beyond to make our stay in the Vendée truly memorable.
Clare, Neil, Emily & Eva. Ashford, August 2019
Thank you Annette and Jason for another fantastic holiday ( our 7th time here!) Lots of relaxation and time to enjoy the beautiful pool and gardens. As usual we enjoyed some lovely evenings with food and drinks and lots of laughs. We had brilliant trips out in La Rochelle, Vouvant and Fontenay Le Comte and a great afternoon on the beach near La Grière. Emily and Eva enjoyed the market in La Tranche and most importantly the Churros!! This is such a relaxing place and a home from home with everything you could ever need. I have no doubt that we will be back before long.
Rates
| Period | Weekly | Minimum Stay |
|---|---|---|
| Low Season | £475 | 3 Days |
| Mid Season | £600 | 3 Days |
| High Season | £875 | 7 Days |
| Early Summer Season | £1,300 | 7 Days |
| Peak Season | £1,700 | 7 Days |
Please Note: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion. Currency conversions are not guaranteed to be accurate.
Deposit/Booking Notes
Prices are per week and include all linens and towels, except pool towels.
In order to secure your booking we ask that you firstly check for availability, then complete the online Booking Form on our website & finally send a 30% non-refundable deposit for the total cost of the holiday. A £100 Security deposit is required & this should be sent along with the final payment 8 weeks prior to the start of your holiday.
Cancellation prior to final payment will only incur the loss of deposit; cancellation with less than 8 weeks to go will incur full loss of payment if we are unable to rent out to gite to other people.
Payment can be made in Sterling or Euros either by credit card or direct bank transfer.
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Owner Details
Owner Name:
Annette
Property Ref:
01207
Languages Spoken:
English, French
Preferred Contact Method:
Enquiry Form
Owner joined website:
4 March 2009
Property listed since:
4 March 2009
Link to owners website:
www.maisonlairoux.com
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Owner Details
Owner Name: Annette
Property Ref: 01207
Languages Spoken: English, French
Preferred Contact Method: Enquiry Form
Owner joined website: 4 March 2009
Property listed since: 4 March 2009
Link to owners website: www.maisonlairoux.com
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