Sorry - no pets allowed Suitable for children Smokers welcome Self-catering
Home description
Sleeps 8, 4 bedrooms, completely new villa with private pool, Colibri offers : For the day... - entrance all, - open-plan kitchen opening onto a dining area, - laundry, - living room with fireplace, sofas, TV, broadband & wireless Internet access - separate WC For the night... - 1 double bedroom - 1 en suite double bedroom with shower & wash basin - 1 twin bedroom - 1 twin bedroom with bunk beds - 1 bathroom
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The Poitou-Charentes / Vendee / Charente Maritime region
The department of Charente-Maritime is situated on the west coast of France between Nantes and Bordeaux. Beautiful sandy beaches line the coast and the area is famous for its oyster farms and salt flats. The historic port of La Rochelle lies at the centre of the department and is the access point for the Ile de Ré.
The Ile de Ré is a beautiful island just off the coast of La Rochelle which has managed to keep much of its authentic character. It is dotted with nature reserves where multitudes of wild birds and animals live, protected from the advance of technology and mankind. The island is famous for its salt, which is collected by salters towards the western end of the island, its oysters and its potatoes, all of which you can enjoy in the many restaurants scattered throughout the island’s villages.
The waters around the Ile de Ré are loved by all watersports enthusiasts – windsurfers, yachtsmen and all sailors. The Atlantic Ocean is much less dangerous here than in other areas of the mainland coast so bathing is recommended for all.
To make your way around the island, get yourself a bike – it is by far the easiest and healthiest way to travel. There are more than 60 miles of specially adapted cycle paths which link all the main villages and beaches. In addition, the island is exceptionally flat so hard work is kept to a minimum. You can hire bikes, child seats, carriages - you name it, from the multitude of rental shops throughout the island.
Ile de Re / Le Bois area
As its name suggests, a long sandy beach bordered by pine trees (bois=wood, plage=beach). Here, as elsewhere on the island, a veritable town centre with shops, houses and streets full of history. A particularly lively market in the summertime.
Beyond the centre of the village, you can wander through typical Ré alleyways, dotted with holly hocks and lined with terraced cottages, with their green, blue and grey shutters.
Le Bois is ideally situated for holidays which combine lazy days on the golden beaches on the south side of the island and outings to the many typical villages and their markets.
How to get there
By car La Rochelle is situated half way down the west coast of France, between Bordeaux and Nantes. Since 1988 the Ile de Ré has been connected to La Rochelle by a 3 km long toll bridge (about 16 euros for a round trip).
By train to La Rochelle Daily trains to Nantes, Bordeaux, and Paris Montparnasse (TGV). Paris-La Rochelle takes a little less than 3 hours. You can then take a bus (Ré bus) from the station of La Rochelle (it goes through all the villages).
By plane to La Rochelle From London Stansted by Ryanair or from Birmingham by Flybe.
Where the bike is king... On the Ile de Ré, it is not necessary to have a car thanks to more than 60 miles of specially created and signposted cycle paths.
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
La Rochelle: 20 km
Railway:
La Rochelle TGV: 25 km
Ferry:
La Rochelle: 25 km
Activities near Ile de Re
Sports: Tennis in town Watersports Horse Riding Golf within 30 mins drive Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Beach or lakeside relaxation A winter sun break Cycling holidays
Facilities
Luxuries:
Log fire, Internet access
General:
Central heating, TV, Video player, Safe, Wi-fi available
Single beds (4), Double beds (2), Cots (1), Dining seating for 8, Lounge seating for 8, Sleeps maximum of 8
Other:
Linen and towels provided. Highchair available.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace, Private outdoor pool (unheated), Private garden, BBQ
Access:
Secure parking
Further details indoors: All is new and stylishly decorated in the pure style of the island Distance from the sandy beach : 150 meters Distance from the local shops (summer market, restaurants) : 200 meters
Further details outdoors: A 240 m² landscaped garden with a 6x3,5 meters swimming pool For your nap, stylish wooden decking with garden furniture & BBQ
Please not that the pool is protected by a safety cover
Further details
The towels & sheets can be provided (optional) but are not included in the rental prices. The additional cost is euros 20 per person. The end of stay cleaning can be provided (optional) but is not included in the rental prices. The additional cost is euros 70 for the house.
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: Euros €
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Nightly rate
Minimum stay
Weekday
Weekend
Low season
1 Jan 08
5 Apr 08
990£ 780
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1 Week
Mid season
5 Apr 08
24 May 08
1500£ 1,181
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1 Week
Mid season with pool
24 May 08
5 Jul 08
2200£ 1,732
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1 Week
High season
5 Jul 08
30 Aug 08
3100£ 2,441
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2 Weeks
Mid sesaon with pool
30 Aug 08
27 Sep 08
2200£ 1,732
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1 Week
Mid season
27 Sep 08
15 Nov 08
1500£ 1,181
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1 Week
Low season
15 Nov 08
20 Dec 08
990£ 780
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1 Week
X-mas & New Year
20 Dec 08
3 Jan 09
1500£ 1,181
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1 Week
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion. Breakage deposit : euros 1,500 33% of the rental price is due on booking Towels, sheets & end of stay cleaning are optional & not included in the rental rates Electricity in addition from the beginning of November to the end of April
Availability notes
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Contact details for home 35118
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Name:
Didier Pele
Tel:
+33 5 46096496
Mobile:
+33 6 03691606
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Advertiser joined: 14 Sep 2005 This property added: 31 Jan 2008
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