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Changeover day:
Sat
Access:
Car not necessary Nearest amenities: 0.2 km
Notes:
Pets welcome Suitable for children Smokers welcome Self-catering
Home description
Villa Gadiou 11 - Hidden away just a stones throw from the sea, this modern contemporary villa is set in private, walled, gated grounds with 3 similar individual houses. It is within easy walk of La Flotte harbour with its cafes, excellent restaurants and medieval food market which is open all year. A typical white-washed contemporary island home with modern amenities. Large open plan living room, dining area and kitchen all opening onto a large patio with BBQ and seating to enjoy those long hot summer evenings in this secluded location.
With best way to enjoy the island is on bike and the coastal path runs past the end of the drive. St Martin (the Capital of Ile de Ré) is just a 20min ride away and most of the island can be explored this way without use of a car. The cosmopolitan town of La Rochelle is only a 15 minutes drive away adding many possible activities and visits to your stay.
La Flotte en Ré centre
Villa Gadiou 11
Terrace leading into the garden
View from the drive towards the sea
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The Poitou-Charentes / Vendee / Charente Maritime region
The Charente Maritime is on the Atlantic coast of France between Bordeaux and Nantes and is known for its sandy beaches and maritime activities. The micro-climate of this small pocket of France produces around 2200 hours of sunshine hours per year, around twice the hours in the UK. La Rochelle is a fortified town with superb shopping in the old town, harbour restaurants and activities including a Aquarium, Boat trips, Maritime Museum and a host of cultural and holiday activities. La Rochelle is 15 minutes from Ile de Ré by car.
Other attractions nearby include: Le Phare des Baleines the Lighthouse on Ile de Ré which gives you an exceptional view over the Conche des Baleines (Whale Cove) after climbing its 257 steps. Fort Boyard of TV fame which can be visited by boat from La Rochelle old town. La Rochelle Aquarium which is one of the largest aquariums in Europe. Le Zoo de la Palmyre, (Palmyre zoo) with 1600 animals. It is the largest zoo in France where you can meet animals from all over the world.
Ile de Re / La Flotte en Re area
Ile de Ré is a captivating island set off the west coast of France next to the city of La Rochelle. Ile de Ré is a chic location with a background of picturesque harbours, restaurants and long white sandy beaches. Cycle paths cover the island and the narrow streets of the 10 villages make foot or bicycle the best way to get around. The island is 19km long and 6km wide and is joined to the mainland by a spectacular 3km bridge which touches down in La Rochelle with its impressive ports and old town just 15 minutes away.
La Flotte en Ré is a very picturesque village situated around an old fishing harbour. There are many cafes and restaurants on the harbour and in the tiny streets of the old town you will find a medieval market open every day of the year.
La Flotte en Ré is steeped in history and has more full time residents than any other village on the island. There is generally a calm atmosphere with classic, authentic island life all around. Next to the harbour is a large sandy beach reached by foot or along the cycle path. La Flotte en Ré is about a 10 minute drive from the bridge to La Rochelle.
How to get there
La Rochelle lies halfway down the Atlantic coast, midway between Nantes and Bordeaux. Ile de Ré is linked to La Rochelle by a 3km bridge. Return charges for a car: 9€ low season, 16,50€ high season. Season tickets Tel. 00 33 546 005110. Motorbikes - 2€ and bikes and Pedestrians - free.
DISTANCES BY CAR: Caen to Ile de Re: 5 hours, 290 miles Calais to Ile de Re: 7h30, 450 miles Cherbourg to Ile de Re: 6 hours, 320 miles St. Malo to Ile de Re: 4h30, 220 miles Boulogne to Ile de Re: 7 hours, 430 miles
BY FERRY BRITTANY FERRIES (www.brittany-ferries.co.uk) PORTSMOUTH, PLYMOUTH to St Malo, Caen, Cherbourg, Roscoff and CORK to Cherbourg LD LINES (www.ldlines.co.uk) - PORTSMOUTH, NEWHAVEN to Le Havre CONDOR FERRIES - (www.condorferries.co.uk) - POOLE, WEYMOUTH to St Malo P&O FERRIES (www.poferries.com) - DOVER to Calais SEA FRANCE (www.seafrance.com) - DOVER to Calais
BY AIR to La Rochelle (Ile de Ré 10 mins) Easyjet - BRISTOL, LONDON GATWICK - www.easyjet.com Flybe - SOUTHAMPTON, BIRMINGHAM, MANCHESTER, GLASGOW - www.flybe.com jet2.com - LEEDS/BRADFORD, EDINBURGH - www.jet2.com Ryan Air - LONDON STANSTEAD, DUBLIN - www.ryanair.com Aer Arann - CORK - www.aerarann.com Airlinair - LYON (inc connections) - www.airlinair.com
BY AIR to Poitiers (ile de ré 1.5 hours) Ryan Air - LONDON STANSTEAD, BIRMINGHAM - www.ryanair.com
BY AIR to Nantes (ile de ré 2 hours) Easy Jet - GATWICK - www.easyjet.com Ryan Air - STANSTED, EAST MIDLANDS, BOURNMOUTH, LIVERPOOL, DUBLIN, SHANNON - www.ryanair.com Aer Arann - CARDIFF, CORK with - www.aerarann.com
BY AIR to Bordeaux (ile de ré 2 hours) Easy Jet - LIVERPOOL, BRISTOL, LUTON - www.easyjet.com British Airways - LONDON GATWICK - www.ba.com BMI Baby - BIRMINGHAM, MANCHESTER - www.bmibaby.com Flybe - SOUTHAMPTON - www.flybe.com Aer Lingus - DUBLIN - www.aerlingus
BY EUROSTAR (www.eurotunnel.com) from Waterloo or Ashford to Pairs Gare du Nord and connect with the TGV La Rochelle Station has daily direct connections to Nantes, Bordeaux and Paris-Montparnasse by TVG Atlantique. The journey Paris - La Rochelle takes 3 hours. Tel. 00 33 8 92 35 35 35 www.voyages-sncf.com
LOCAL BUS There are regular buses from La Rochelle Airport and La Rochelle railway station.They take you directly to Ile de Ré and the service is all year to all villages of the island.Timetables - Tel. 00 33 5 46 09 20 15 - www.aunis-saintonge.fr - RTCR (summer only) www.rtcr.fr - La Rochelle-Ile de Ré link
LOCAL TAXI There are many taxi firms and a well occupied rank at the airport, railway station and centre ville. If there is no taxi waiting then there is a free telephone point provided to call one.
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
La Rochelle (10 mins) - Poitiers (1h30)
Railway:
La Rochelle (15 mins)
Ferry:
St. Malo (4h30) - Caen (5h)
Activities near Ile de Re
Sports: Tennis in town Watersports Golf within 30 mins drive Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Beach or lakeside relaxation A winter sun break Cycling holidays
Single beds (2), Double beds (1), Dining seating for 4, Lounge seating for 5, Sleeps maximum of 4
Other:
Please check with the advertiser regarding linen and towels.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace, Private garden, BBQ
Access:
Secure parking
Further details indoors: KITCHEN AND LIVING AREA (open plan). The property has a fully fitted, modern kitchen with breakfast bar, a dining area with table for 6 persons and comfortable lounge area with TV and DVD player and ipod dock.
UTILITY ROOM Utility room/store with washing machine and drying area. Also used for storage of pushchairs and other equipment.
MASTER DOUBLE BEDROOM Double bedroom with bedside tables and fitted wardrobe. Window to courtyard.
TWIN BEDROOM Twin single beds with bedside tables and fitted wardrobe. Window to courtyard. Wc and shower room. Separate wc and shower room with walk in shower and wash hand basin.
WC AND SHOWER ROOM Separate WC and Shower room with walk in shower and wash hand basin.
Further details outdoors: OUTSIDE 100m2 south facing walled garden laid to lawn and borders with automatic watering system. Terraced dining area with table and seating.
PATIO EQUIPMENT Sun beds and tables. Built in BBQ. Gated private parking.
LARGE AUVENT Covered shaded seating and storage area for eating under or for bikes and other equipment.
Conditions
TO MAKE A RESERVATION call us on 01225 811258 or 07971 831398. - A 30% deposit payable by bank transfer or cheque is required to secure your booking. The balance and a £500 refundable security deposit is due 8 weeks before arrival.
SMOKING - It would be very much appreciated that smokers could refrain from smoking inside the house.
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: British £
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399£399
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900£900
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2 Jan 10
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399£399
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900£900
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29 May 10
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1100£1,100
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1490£1,490
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1100£1,100
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399£399
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399£399
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
PAYMENTS AND SECURITY DEPOSIT - We can accept payments by cheque or bank transfer in GBP or Euros at the rate at the time of payment. A refundable £500 security deposit is payable with the final balance payment 8 weeks before your stay. This will be refunded to you after a satisfactory checkout and will be repaid to you within 7 days.
LINEN AND TOWLES - INCLUDED IN THE RENTAL PRICE
END OF STAY CLEANING - Guests may either to clean on departure to the same standard as check-in or use our cleaning service at a cost of €75. Cleaning during your stay is €75 - full clean of house and bathrooms.
WINTER LETS are welcome from Mid October through to Mid April at a price of 399 euros per month any services are not included within the price and are charged to the tenant at cost. For our full terms of business and booking form please contact us.
Guestbook for Villa Gadiou 11
Mrs C Van Ryssen “We stayed in these charming villas last summer. The are ideally situated just back from the sea and the cycle path, with La Flotte harbour and centre just a few minutes ride away. We cycled to brilliant beaches every day and the kids had a wonderful time. The walled gardens and driveway at the property made a great safe area for them to play. Cycling or walking back from the restaurants in the evening was a real pleasure and we did not use the car once we had arrived ! Great holiday – We will be back ! ”
Mr and Mrs J Allen: "We stayed stayed at Gadiou 13 for a couple of weeks last summer. It was well appointed and has a private drive with more than enough parking. The house has a great walled garden which is equipped with chairs, table, loungers and a BBQ. The house is located about 50m from the sea is just a short cycle ride way from the delightful town centre. The kids had a great time there and spent most of their time cycling around the property or swimming in the sea."
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Name:
J Sanders
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+44 (0)1225 811258
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