No pets allowed Suitable for children No smoking at this property Self-catering
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This sympathetically renovated traditional village house in 'Le Roulant' quarter of Le Bois near St. Martin has everything you will need for a tranquil holiday in idyllic surroundings. Recently refurbished in 'le style retais', this charming house offers elegant yet comfortable accommodation with easy access to the island's glorious beaches and the centre of Le Bois.
On the ground floor is an open plan living area leading to a secluded courtyard, ideal for relaxing after a day's cycling, sunbathing or pottering around the quaint antique shops and markets that are to be found on Ile de Re. On the first floor, each of the three bedrooms is designed to reflect a different theme, furnished with finds from local 'brocantes'.
Decorated with images of the island by the photographer owner, the house has stylish provincial furniture with modern, fully equipped kitchen and bathrooms, making it the perfect base to explore the unspoilt villages, fishing ports and fabulous restaurants the island has to offer
Ile de Re Holiday home, Le Bois Plage, Living Room
Ile de Re Holiday home, Le Bois Plage, Kitchen
Ile de Re Holiday home, Le Bois Plage, Golden Bedroom
Ile de Re Holiday home, Le Bois Plage, Sunny Terrace
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The Poitou-Charentes / Vendee / Charente Maritime region
Linked to La Rochelle by a stunning bridge, the Ile de Ré with its unique Atlantic Ocean micro-climate benefits from a high rate of sunshine, equal to that of the Côte d’Azur. The Ile de Ré is made up of ten unspoilt villages maintained in the local architectural tradition and the island fiercely conserves the fragile beauty of the 70 kilometres of coast.
Each village has its own character and has something to offer every taste - from luxury spas, fabulous restaurants and fashionable shops to the simpler pleasures of the local markets, freshly caught fish and organic produce. The houses and the streets follow the traditional 'Retais' decor: whitewashed walls, green shutters and winding lanes lined with hollyhocks, the island's emblematic flower.
The Ile de Ré is crisscrossed with 110 Km of cycle paths that allow you to discover the 10 villages, the beaches, the woodland, the salt marshes…making this island a uniquely peaceful and relaxing holiday destination. By far the best way to discover the island, the cycle paths are flat and easy to follow and bicycle hire for all levels is available everywhere.
The waters around the Ile de Ré are loved by all watersports enthusiasts – windsurfing, sailing and safe bathing are to be found on the sandy southern coastline. In the north, the Fier d’Ars-en-Ré is a patchwork of mudflats and salt marshes, where a variety of waterfowl and birds of prey is to be found. The flat-bottomed boats, the salt-gatherer huts, the oyster beds and the wild moorland give the Ile de Ré a romantic beauty all of its own.
If you want to venture further afield, La Rochelle has a mediaeval fortified centre with a famous aquarium and France's largest Zoo, La Palmyre, is located further down the coastine. The lovely beaches around Royan, the idyllic estuary of the Charente or the northern Bordeaux vineyards also make good day trip destinations.
Ile de Re / Le Bois area
The village of Le Bois Plage en Ré is situated on the south west coast of the Island, running along 4 kms of sandy beaches and surrounded by wooded countryside. The town itself is just 5 minutes from St. Martin, the island's bustling capital, filled with chic boutiques, lively bars and quayside restaurants.
Le Bois is a small, pretty town with typical Ile de Ré charm: traditional village houses, narrow winding lanes lined with flowers, fine restaurants and family cafés. At its heart is the town square with quaint shops and the island's best indoor and outdoor market which is open all year round. Sunbathe on the safe, sandy beaches or enjoy local windsurfing, sailing, horse riding or cycling.
How to get there
FLIGHTS Flights from UK take approx 1 hour. La Rochelle Airport is 20 minutes from Le Bois. Ryanair flies from Stansted all year. Easyjet from Gatwick in High Season. Flybe from Southampton in Season.
TRANSFER FROM LA ROCHELLE AIRPORT: There is no direct bus service La Rochelle Airport and the Ile de Ré. Car Hire/Taxis are available at the airport or we can arrange for a taxi to meet you - costs appprox. €40 to Le Bois.
TRANSFER FROM LA ROCHELLE TRAIN STATION: Express Train from Paris (TGV) takes approx 3 hours. There is a bus link between La Rochelle train station and the Ile de Ré and will take around an hour. Car Hire/Taxis are available at the station or we can arrange a taxi to meet you - costs appprox. €50 to Le Bois.
BY ROAD: Approx. distances from Caen to Ile de Re: 5 hours Calais to Ile de Re: 8 hours Cherbourg to Ile de Re: 5 hours St. Malo to Ile de Re: 4.5 hours Boulogne to Ile de Re: 7 hours
Single beds (2), Double beds (2), Dining seating for 6, Lounge seating for 7, Sleeps maximum of 6
Other:
Linen and towels provided.
Outdoors:
Private garden, BBQ
Further details indoors: Arranged over two floors, the accommodation comprises : Open Plan living and dining area, separate kitchen area and a utility room (approx 48 sqm in total); Bedroom 1 (approx 12 sqm) 1 King size bed; Bedroom 2 (approx 12 sqm) 2 single beds, can be made into King size double bed; Bedroom 3 (approx 12 sqm) 1 double bed; Bathrooms : 1 main bathroom with bath/shower, basin and WC; 1 shower room with WC and basin.
Ground Floor :
A large open plan Living and Dining area with outsize sofas and comfortable seating, a log fire, tv, games console/dvd/cd player and wifi broadband access, a dining area with traditional dining table and chairs to seat 6, leading to fully equipped kitchen area with separate pantry/utillity room which has a washing machine/tumble drier. French doors lead off the living area to the decked and paved courtyard garden .
First Floor:
The three bedrooms on the first floor are rendered in tongue and groove, painted in muted tones typical of the island and have sea grass style flooring underfoot. The theme of the Golden Bedroom is opulent comfort - it has an enormous French colonial bed, richly woven textiles and masses of storage. The Silver Bedroom has a 'Gustavian' theme with luminous furniture, large traditional bed and subtle silvery grey tones. The White bedroom is furnished in simple French country style, with two single beds that can be made into one extra large double bed and has views across the courtyard and the village roof tops . All bedrooms supplied with crisp, white bedlinen. The main bathroom has bath with shower, basin, wc, heated towel rail and ample storage. The shower room has a 'deluge' shower and basin, wc. Hair dryer, fluffy bath towels and beach towels provided
Further details outdoors: The outside space is typical of the village houses - a courtyard garden suitable for barbecues, eating outside and taking in the sun, consisting of an open decked area and a covered paved area - total 8.5m x 4m. It is well stocked with sunloungers, parasols, a Dancook barbecue, tables and chairs for six for you to enjoy breakfast in the sun or a glass of wine with your evening meal of freshly caught fish from the local market. The house is at the end of a private cul de sac, away from the passing traffic (mostly bicycles!). It is a few hundred metres from wooded parkland for picnics, walks, ball games etc and about 5 mins by bicycle from Gros Jonc beach. Car parking is available immediately to the side of the house in the private cul de sac or for larger cars in a free public car park at the end of the road.
Further details
To make your stay more comforable...
CONCIERGE SERVICE Our concierge, who will be on hand when you arrive on the island, can arrange for anything you might need for your stay - advice on hiring bicycles, booking restaurants, taxi service etc.
WELCOME BASKET A simple Supper plus a bottle of wine or Breakfast (coffee, croissants, fruit, juice, milk) available on request. Let us know when you book and we will arrange it for you with our concierge
CLEANING DURING YOUR STAY: Maid service can be arranged if you are staying longer than a week. End of stay cleaning costs for €76 payable to the concierge on arrival. Bedlinen and bathtowels included in rental rate.
Conditions
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. Will consider long weekend breaks outside High Season periods. NB Rental rates may be subject to change due to currency fluctuations: please check with owner at time of booking. END-OF-STAY CLEANING: Our cleaning service will carry out a standard Final Clean at a cost of €76 TOWELS AND LINEN: All included. Beach towels provided. REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT: We will ask you for €250 on arrival which will be returned to you after your holiday providing the property is left tidy and everything looks to be in order. SMOKING: This is a non smoking property so for the comfort of other guests, smokers are politely requested to refrain from smoking inside the house or outside in the courtyard garden.
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: British £
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
Will consider long weekend breaks, outside High Season periods
Guestbook for Les Voiles
"We had a wonderful time in Ile de Re and will definitely be back! Your house was fantastic – the location, lovely and comfortable and with such a well equipped kitchen! We couldn’t have asked for better weather, the boys were on the beach every day only leaving as it started to get dark. It made it all very easy for us." Audrey, Stuart and Family, October 2009
"We couldn’t have asked for a nicer place to stay – we loved everything, had wonderful nights in the courtyard with barbequed meat and fish from the market, and enjoyed spending the days cycling around the island. The concierge service was also very helpful.
Cheers again, we will long remember our few days there!" Sam, Belinda and Family, October 2009
"Just thought we would drop you a note to say what a marvellous time we had at Les Voiles last week during our stay.We have not been to to Il de Re before and found the island to be truly delightful and staying in Les Voiles made the experience all the more enjoyable." Jacqui, Tony and Harry, September 2009
“After a long car journey we arrived at Les Voiles to discover a little gem of a house hidden away off the main road (if you can call it that!). The interiors were like something out of a homes and garden magazine, but homely with all the creature comforts you could possible need. We loved our week at Les Voiles – it was so quiet we managed to sleep in every morning. A welcome relief to the frenetic life we lead in London!
We would highly recommend this to anyone. Just hope we can get a booking next year!” Camilla, Paul and Gabriella - August 2009
"Just a quick note to say how much we enjoyed our stay at Les Voiles. The property is superb, tastefully decorated with great attention to detail both aesthetically and practically with all the quality appliances and utensils needed for a stress free break. We very much enjoyed the island and had excellent meals at the restaurants you recommended, so thank you for your helpful and attentive communications and we look forward to staying at Les voiles in the future. Regards, Anne, Andrew and Family - July 2009"
"Just wanted to say thank you so much for the use of your lovely lovely house we had a really great holiday and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. We were very comfortable in the house and you thought of everything! Many thanks also for your great recommendations everything was just as you indicated, it was a real help to have the information to hand.
Ile de Re was so beautiful easy and relaxed. We have come home certainly fitter after the cycling but totally chilled, and our only regret was that we could not stay longer. Overall we had a wonderful holiday and there is no doubt we will be back again. We will definitely be recommending it and your beautiful house to all our friends and family. Miriam, Des and Family, June 2009."
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