Exclusive. Private pool/tennis
About the home
La Treille is a delightful gite, renovated to a high standard. It is set in the two acre garden of the owner’s home, where there is a 10m x 5m salt-water swimming pool, a hard tennis court and plenty of room for children to play. Or perfect for you to lounge around on a comfy sunbed, catching up on all that reading!
There are two double bedrooms (one with a double bed the other with two singles); a bathroom with WC, washbasin, bath with shower over; a large salon with two extremely generous sofas, TV/DVD, dining table, well stocked bookcase and large wood-burning stove; the kitchen is fully equipped with fridge/freezer, electric oven and hob, dishwasher, washing machine, microwave and the various bits and pieces you might hope to find.
All linen and towels are supplied by the owner (please bring your own towels for poolside use.......or for a small fee, poolside towels can be provided upon request) and a change of bedding can be arranged at the end of each week. Baby paraphernalia is available on request. The gite can be centrally heated during the colder weeks for a small additional charge.
| Size: | Sleeps up to 4, 2 bedrooms |
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| Nearest beach: | La Tranche sur Mer, 65km |
| Will consider: | Corporate lets Long lets |
| Access: | Car essential Nearest amenities: 3km |
| Family friendly? | Suitable for children of all ages Unsuitable for people with restricted mobility |
| Notes: | No pets allowed No smoking at this property Self-catering |
Facilities
| Luxuries: | Log fire, DVD player |
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| General: | Central heating, CD player, Satellite TV, Wi-fi available |
| Standard: | Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer |
| Utilities: | Dishwasher, Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washing machine |
| Rooms: | 2 Bedrooms, 1 family bathroom |
| Furniture: | Single beds (2), Double beds (1), Cots (1), Dining seating for 6, Lounge seating for 6 |
| Other: | Linen and towels provided Highchair available |
| Outdoors: | Balcony / Terrace, Tennis court on site, Private outdoor pool (unheated), Private garden |
| Access: | Parking space |
Further details indoors:
The double bedroom is large and looks out over lawn to the tennis court and the swimming pool beyond. There is a comfortable chair and low table providing a private area for reading or relaxing. The salon, too, has the emphasis on comfort - two large sofas, a selection of music, a choice of DVDs, masses of books (english) and a woodburning stove for those autumn or spring evenings. The kitchen is equipped to make your stay as easy as possible and there's plenty of storage space.
Further details outdoors:
An enormous network of clearly marked footpaths lead from La Treille and you can go for a stroll or ramble for hours; an American-style riding stable just minutes away which offers lessons or accompanied rides through the woods for adults and children; The forest of Mervent with it's mountain bike centre is 15 minutes away; the 127 hectare lac Rocherau is nearby with fishing, boating and a beach. The seemingly endless sandy beaches of the Atlantic coast are about an hour distant where you can take advantage of the Vendée's wonderful climate.
And for the more culturally minded, the numerous chateaux of the Loire, local museums and galleries are waiting to be explored.
Further details
For a small fee a welcome pack can be made available on arrival - larder basics + a few treats.
Owner lives in separate adjacent house. Available to help if necessary - also to keep garden in shape.
A security deposit of 100 Euros is required on arrival and is returned to you, less any breakages or damage fees, at the end of your stay.
Cleaning: The gîte should be left by guests in the same condition in which it was found. If this is not the case, a 40 Euro cleaning fee will be levied.
Clients to take out their own travel insurance policy giving full personal liability cover for all members of the party.(under French law this is not covered by the property owners insurance)
Changeover day is Saturday.
Arrival at the property should be after 4.00 pm and
departure by 10.30 am
Conditions
25% of rental fee to secure booking, with balance due 6 weeks before arrival.
The Poitou-Charentes / Vendee / Vendee region


The Vendee has a similar amount of sunshine hours per year as the South of France, but mercifully less intense. With lush countryside, the superb climate and miles of sandy coastline, La Vendée is often described as one of the best kept secrets in France. Beautiful churches, abbeys and chateaux highlight the region's historical importance. La Treille is less than an hour from coast (fantastic beaches), and not so far from the Western Loire and its famous châteaux.
La Caillere is located in the bocage area of the Vendee, an area of rolling countryside dotted with lakes and forests.
There are many historical places of interest and great theme parks at Puy-du-Fou (45min) and Futuroscope (90min). There are also many towns and cities to explore (about an hour by car) – La Rochelle, Nantes, Niort, Cholet, La Roche sur Yon (45 mins), Poitiers (90 mins).
The Grand Parc du Puy du Fou (around an hour) provides a great day out for the family - check out its website www.puydufou.com/uk.
The La Caillere Saint-Hilaire area
La Caillere is a large village with a range of shops consisting of a small well stocked super market, boulangerie, boucherie, poissonerie (weekends only), pharmacie, banks, bar/tabac, petrol station, pizzeria and restaurant. There is also a football pitch for ball games and a skateboard park about 5 minutes walk away.
Around La Caillere there are many tracks and lanes perfect for walking and cycling.
Of the many places to visit nearby are Fontenay-le-Comte with its ancient streets of Renaissance houses, Vouvant one of the most beautiful villages in France and the vast Mervent-Vouvant forest to name just a few.
We have a superb salt water swimming pool and a hard tennis court on site
Closer to us, there is the Tower of Bazoges en Pareds, the Museum of the Two Victories Clemenceau-de Lattre at Mouilleron en Pareds, the Mining Centre at Faymoreau, the abbeys at Nieul sur l’Autise and Maillezais, the Forest of Mervent- Vouvant.
La Treille sits directly on an extensive network of clearly marked footpaths – there is a selection of easy-to-follow maps in the gite.
How to get there
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| Nearest Travel Links | |
| Airport: | La Rochelle: 78 km |
| Railway: | Niort: 67 km |
| Ferry: | St Malo: 292 km |
Easy accessibility from UK.
By air: Year round RyanAir from Stanstead/La Rochelle.
Year round Flybe from Manchester & Gatwick to Nantes
Summer: Flybe from Manchester, Birmingham & Southampton to La Rochelle
Summer BA Gatwick/Nantes. Summer Easyjet Gatwick/La Rochelle.
By train: Into either Paris or Lille, transfer to TGV for Nantes or Niort
By ferry: Should you elect to come via Brittany Ferries (Plymouth/Roskoff; Portsmouth/St Malo, Portsmouth/Caen),
Via tunnel: We are six hours from Calais - driving in France is far less stressful than in the UK.
Activities near La Caillere Saint-Hilaire
Watersports
Horse Riding
Fishing
Walking holidays
Rural / countryside retreats
Beach or lakeside relaxation
A winter sun break
Cycling holidays
Reviews
![]() 23 May 2011 |
Back for a third year in 2011, this cottage is perfect for us. Plenty big enough for three of us without feeling cramped, relaxed, large grounds, tennis court, swimming pool - in fact, trying to get... more |
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We and our two children had a wonderful, relaxed break. We have already booked for next year - very unusual to be so organised, but can't wait to come back.
Mr and Mrs D, Surrey
Rental prices
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| low season | 1 Oct 11 | 1 Jan 12 | £ 450 | - | - | 1 Week |
| low season | 1 Jan 12 | 1 Apr 12 | £ 450 | - | - | 1 Week |
| mid season | 1 Apr 12 | 1 Jul 12 | £ 525 | - | - | 1 Week |
| high season | 1 Jul 12 | 2 Sep 12 | £ 750 | - | - | 1 Week |
| mid season | 2 Sep 12 | 16 Sep 12 | £ 525 | - | - | 1 Week |
| low season | 16 Sep 12 | 1 Jan 13 | £ 450 | - | - | 1 Week |
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
Refundable 100 Euro cash deposit payable on arrival.
25% of total cost as non-refundable deposit to secure booking. Balance to be received 6 weeks before holiday starts.
Availability
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Contact the owner
* Required fields Please check the following errors: | 4 years listed You are contacting Richard & Susan Mayle
Languages spoken ![]() The owner is based in the United Kingdom and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2008. This gite has received 1 review from previous guests. ![]() |

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