Ile de Re holiday villa rental, Sainte-Marie with walking, beach/lake nearby, log fire, balcony/terrace, internet access, TV, DVD

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Sirene (villa)

Home description

Charming typical fisherman cottage : warm atmosphere & sunny luxurious garden with olive & banana trees. Delightful home in the heart of the village, 2 steps away from the lively place des Tilleuls with shops & market & 5 steps (300 meters) from the beach. The Internet access is the only modern touch.

The Sirene house seen from the garden	The dining room
The living room with its fireplace	The kitchen & its dining area

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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 / Sainte-Marie area

Sainte-Marie is the first village you’ll come to when taking the south route around the island. It has managed to maintain its rural identity and is home to many oyster farmers and wine growers.

Easily recognisable from afar thanks to its superb gothic church tower, Sainte-Marie offers a range of activities to visitors: bathing, surfing at Les Grenettes, walks on foot or cycling along the wild coastline or through moorland and vineyards.

In 2002, the village became a Green Holiday Resort and is an ideal spot to recover from city life in a family oriented ambiance, either alone or with friends.

“Two faces, one village” is the motto of Sainte-Marie, host to a number of festivals, two markets, flea markets, long rambling footpaths and numerous cycle paths. What is surprising is that this small village is 5km long, stretching from the renowned seawater treatment centre to the east, to the Grenettes area to the west, passing by the church square, the market square of Place d’Antioche and through the Tilleuls square with its restaurants and various shops.

The transition from the rural landscapes of the vineyards and bramble filled moors to the seascapes of medieval fish locks which trapped the fish as the tide went out, and low water rock shelves is seamless.

In a nutshell, Sainte-Marie provides a perfect holiday home backdrop for those who enjoy living in the country and long rambles through the vineyards to those who prefer the more urban attractions of La Flotte or Saint-Martin.

How to get there

Access by air (www.ryanair.com)
- direct flight from London to La Rochelle + La Rochelle to Ile de Re = 10 miles

Access by motorway
- Paris to La Rochelle = 300 miles by motorway (journey time approx. 5 hours)

Access by rail (www.sncf.com)
- Paris TGV to La Rochelle = 3 hours + La Rochell to Ile de Re = 10 miles

Activities near Ile de Re

Facilities

Further details indoors:
The villa Sirene (130 m²) offers :

On the ground floor
- an entrance hall
- living room with fireplace
- dining room
- kitchen
- bathroom (shower & bath) & WC

On the 1st floor
- 2 double bedrooms
- single bedroom
- twin bedroom

Further details outdoors:
A 150 m² flowered garden with large terrace, garden furniture & BBQ
A direct access to the garden at the back the house which is very convenient to park the bicycles

Rental rates

Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
BS	26 Sep 09	24 Oct 09	670£ 609	0-	0-	1 Week
MS	24 Oct 09	31 Oct 09	910£ 827	0-	0-	1 Week
TBS	31 Oct 09	19 Dec 09	540£ 491	0-	0-	1 Week
MS	19 Dec 09	2 Jan 10	910£ 827	0-	0-	1 Week
TBS	2 Jan 10	3 Apr 10	540£ 491	0-	0-	1 Week
MS	3 Apr 10	3 Jul 10	910£ 827	0-	0-	1 Week
HS	3 Jul 10	10 Jul 10	1120£ 1,018	0-	0-	1 Week
THS	10 Jul 10	28 Aug 10	1750£ 1,591	0-	0-	1 Week
HS	28 Aug 10	4 Sep 10	1120£ 1,018	0-	0-	1 Week
MS	4 Sep 10	11 Sep 10	910£ 827	0-	0-	1 Week
BS	11 Sep 10	23 Oct 10	670£ 609	0-	0-	1 Week
MS	23 Oct 10	30 Oct 10	910£ 827	0-	0-	1 Week
TBS	30 Oct 10	18 Dec 10	540£ 491	0-	0-	1 Week
MS	18 Dec 10	1 Jan 11	910£ 827	0-	0-	1 Week

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.

- Electricity included from June to September

- Breakage deposit : €750

Optional services

- Bed linen & towels : €20 per person (2 towels per person)

- End of stay cleaning : €60

Availability

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Contact details for the advertiser of home 7458
Name:	Didier Pele
Company:	Bon Sejour en France
Mobile:	+33 (0) 603691606
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