No pets allowed Not suitable for children No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
Maison de Port is a recently refurbished and interior designed 17th townhouse moments from the very pretty harbour of St. Martin. It has been sympathetically furnished with antiques and modern furniture by designers Kelly Hoppen and William Yeoward, amongst others.
The house has a large reception room, kitchen with a dining table for 8, 4 double bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and a secluded courtyard garden. Maison de Port retains many original features, including wooden floors throughout, an 18th century fireplace, free standing baths and an abundance of typical Ile de Ré detail. It is the perfect location for exploring St. Martin and the rest of the island.
Covered outdoor dining area
Bedroom
Reception room
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The Poitou-Charentes / Vendee / Charente Maritime region
Off the coast at La Rochelle (Charente-Maritime), the Ile de Ré (pop. 12,000) is a narrow stretch of flat land 30 kilometres long, which almost doubles in size at low tide. Of all the Charentais islands, Ré is undoubtedly the most popular. Attracted by the island's beauty, many artists, writers and painters bought salt-workers’ and fishermen’s houses in the 1960s, and the island became fashionable. The villages have retained all their authentic charm with their white lime-washed, green-shuttered houses and narrow streets full of hollyhocks.
In the north, the Fier d’Ars-en-Ré is a patchwork of mudflats and salt marshes, where every kind of wader and bird of prey is to be found. The flat-bottomed boats, the rakes of the salt-gatherers, the oyster beds and the scent of the moorland give the Ile de Ré a romanticism without equal.
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.
Hire a bike and see the island at your leisure – it is by far the easiest and healthiest way to travel. Over 60 miles of cycle paths link all the main villages and beaches. The island is exceptionally flat, so hard work is kept to a minimum! You can hire bikes and child seats in all configurations from one of the many rental shops across the island.
Ile de Re / St Martin, Ile de Re area
St. Martin is the picture-postcard-pretty capital of the island. Its 17th century citadel and ramparts were built by Vauban, architect to Louis XIV, to protect the town from repeated attacks by the Dutch and English.
Today you can sit at one of the many quayside cafes, bistros and brasseries and enjoy oysters, clams, shrimps, whelks, sole, skate, lobster and fresh langoustines washed down with a glass of local wine as you watch the world go by and the pleasure boats manoeuvre in and out of the harbour.
How to get there
BY AIR: www.easyjet.com: Bristol to La Rochelle www.ryanair.com: Dublin and London (Stansted) to La Rochelle www.flybe.com: Birmingham and Southampton to La Rochelle
The above airlines also offer low-cost/Saturday flights to the following airports, all of which are within a 2-3 hour drive of the Ile de Ré:
TRANSFER FROM LA ROCHELLE AIRPORT: There is no direct bus service La Rochelle Airport and the Ile de Ré. If you wish, we can organise a taxi to meet you at the airport (costs appprox. 40 euros, including toll bridge).
TRANSFER FROM LA ROCHELLE TRAIN STATION: There is a bus link between La Rochelle train station and the Ile de Ré. The trip takes about an hour. If you wish, we can organise a taxi to meet you at the station (costs appprox. 40 euros, including toll bridge).
BY ROAD: Approx. distances from Caen to Ile de Re: 5 hours, 290 miles Calais to Ile de Re: 7h25, 450 miles Cherbourg to Ile de Re: 6 hours, 320 miles St. Malo to Ile de Re: 4h20, 220 miles Boulogne to Ile de Re: 7 hours, 430 miles
Bedrooms (4), Bathrooms (3), En suite (2), Shower rooms (1), WCs (4)
Furniture:
Single beds (2), Double beds (3), Dining seating for 12, Lounge seating for 12, Sleeps maximum of 8
Other:
Linen and towels provided.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace, Private garden
Further details indoors: Ground Floor: - A large entrance hall opens into spacious and elegant reception room with timber flooring. French doors lead out to the garden and covered outdoor dining area. The reception room features separate seating areas, each with coffee tables, and a fireplace.
- Kitchen seating 8 in comfort around an antique wood and stone table with Philippe Starck chairs. Smeg appliances and Nespresso coffee machine. Le Creuset cookware. - Stone staircase down to WC and laundry room.
Staircase to First Floor: - Master bedroom, overlooking the garden, with en suite bathroom and WC, two hand basins, free standing bath with hand-held shower, heated towel rail and tiled floor. - Double bedroom with en suite shower room, single hand basin and WC.
Staircase to Second Floor: - Large bedroom with twin beds, overlooking the street, tv with dvd. - Large double bedroom, overlooking the garden. - Large bathroom with free standing bath and hand-held shower, two hand basins, separate shower. Separate WC.
All bedrooms have generous wardrobe space and commodes. Egyptian cotton linen and towels. Luxury fittings and furnishings throughout.
Further details outdoors: Maison de Port boasts a quiet and secluded courtyard garden with mature fig trees, vines, box hedging and two separate dining areas (covered and open-air), each seating 10 comfortably.
Perfect for breakfast in the morning, relaxing during the day and dinner under the stars.
Further details
GUIDE AGE FOR CHILDREN: 12 Given the nature of the furnishings, Maison de Port is not suitable for children under 12.
TO MAKE A RESERVATION: A 25% deposit , payable by bank transfer, is required to secure your booking. The remainder is due 8 weeks before arrival.
TOWELS AND LINEN: Egyptian cotton linen and towels included. Beach towels also provided.
SMOKING: It would be very much appreciated if, for the comfort of other guests, smokers could refrain from smoking inside the house.
REFUNDABLE BREAKAGES DEPOSIT: We will ask you for EUR 500 on arrival which will be returned to you after your holiday providing everything looks to be in order.
END-OF-STAY CLEANING: Included, provided the house is left tidy, and in good order.
CLEANING DURING YOUR STAY: Can be arranged at a cost of 20 euros/hour.
Rental rates
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