La Flotte Gites at Mortagne

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Gite |8 bedrooms |Sleeps 16

Mortagne sur Gironde in Poitou-Charentes/Vendee

from £258 / night

£1800–£4200 / week

7 nights minimum stay

Changeover flexible

5 out of 5

12 reviews | Write a review

Key info  Swimming pool, beach or lakeside relaxation, balcony/terrace, car essential, private garden, pets welcome

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About the home

At La Flotte you will find four very well equipped gites to choose from, each with individual charm and character with just the right balance between French traditional style and the modern creature comforts you'd expect at home.

In the sitting rooms, these include LCD TV with UK Freeview, DVD player and hi-fi. Internet connectivity in all cottages now available. All four gites have recently been re-furnished to the highest standards including new sofas and soft furnishings. There are new beds and furniture throughout. A new covered outdoor relaxation area with plenty of comfy sofas, overlooking the pool, was built for guests last year.

Facilities

Further details outdoors:
The La Flotte estate with gites in the grounds is located in a protected wildlife and wild flower reserve (a paradise for bird watchers and nature lovers) and the local countryside is ideal for cycling and walking. Although La Flotte offers tranquillity and breathtaking views, it is within minutes of shops & restaurants in the pretty harbour of Mortagne, and is also well placed for visits to Cognac, Saintes, Bordeaux etc.

La Flotte has 16 acres of private parkland and countryside. All four gites have their own private garden/al fresco dining areas complete with recently equipped garden furniture including matching furniture and large parasol.

The swimming pool at La Flotte measures 10m x 5m, surrounded by French regulation lockable child-proof security fencing. Ample poolside furniture including large, comfortable sunbeds and matching parasols. New covered outdoor relaxation area with sofas/tables. Children's outdoor play area including climbing frame/swing/slide.

Further details

If you are interested in booking or simply want to make an enquiry about availability for any of the cottages at La Flotte, complete the enquiry form in the Contact Us section on our website or give us a call on +33(0)5 46 90 63 34.

As soon as we receive your submitted Online Reservations Form, we will confirm receipt and provide our UK bank account details for your 25% deposit (or full cost if closer than eight weeks to the start of your holiday). Your holiday will then be confirmed.

Conditions

Arrival and departure dates are either Saturday or Sunday depending on the gite. See pricing calendar on our website for details of changeover day for each gite. Gites are available anytime after 4pm on day of arrival and must be vacated by 10am on day of departure.

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La Flotte Manor House & Le Petit Manoir Gite

 

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La Flotte swimming pool

 

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La Flotte relaxation and childrens play area

 

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La Flotte estate from the air

The Poitou-Charentes / Vendee / Charente Maritime region

La Flotte, a tastefully restored 18th century period manor house with four gites set amongst 16 acres of private grounds and parkland.

Located about one mile from the centre of the coastal village of Mortagne-sur-Gironde complete with harbour and quayside cafes and bars. See full details including interactive video tour on our website. We are in the heart of the micro climate of the Charente Maritime with 2,700 hours of sunshine a year and surrounded by vineyards and sunflowers.

The Mortagne sur Gironde area

The nearest beaches are 15-20 minutes up the coast at Meschers. These are small coves with safe sandy beaches.

Another 5 minutes further up are the huge sweeping beaches of St George and Royan, each with lots of space and some watersports and full safety patrols.

North of Royan is the Grand Cote - several miles of sandy beaches with some local beach patrols. Finally a little further (say 40 minutes from La Flotte) is the Cote Sauvage, again good sandy beaches.

How to get there

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We are situated less than a mile inland from the harbour village of Mortagne sur Gironde which is on the Gironde estuary about 18 miles south of Royan (at the mouth of the estuary). La Flotte is reached from the A6 road from Mortagne which leads to the larger village of Gemozac which is only around 10 minutes from junction 36 of the A10 North/South autoroute.

The nearest two airports are Bordeaux and La Rochelle, both equal distance from La Flotte - Bordeaux to the south and La Rochelle to the north. La Flotte is easily reached from both airports via the A10 autoroute; travel time about one hour.

Use of a car is necessary to reach La Flotte. car hire is very easy and relatively inexpensive, especially for small cars available at both airports. The budget airlines all offer special deals using the usual car international rental companies.

Activities near Mortagne sur Gironde

Reviews

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19 Feb 2013

“Stunning barn conversion for two!” My dog and I stayed overnight at the Old Bake House (a beautiful gite for 2) at La Flotte on my way through to the Pyrenees. We had the warmest of welcomes from Amanda, her two lovely children and... more

23 Sep 2012

“Beautifull place” We knew from their fantastic website that this was going to be a special place and it certainly did not disappoint. Very clean love the bathroom and especially the bed and bedding very luxurious. It was lovely to wonder around the extensive grounds and also to sit by the pool. The welcome was warm and continued throughout our stay. The surrounding areas are lovely and we found some great restaurants. Would not hesitate to return!

14 Sep 2012

“Beautiful gites, fantasic setting, wonderful hospility from the owners” Just returned from a week staying at La Flotte with my partner and 7 year old daughter. We loved it at La Flotte and had a great holiday, The setting is beautiful and very peaceful. We stayed in Honeysuckle which was lovely, well equipped, comfortable, tastefully decorated with a nice outside area to BBQ and sit. It was a bonus to have WiFi and UK TV. The welcome meal on our fist night was very tasty and much appreciated after the long journey. The local wines available from the 'honesty' fridge are good and so cheap as compared with UK prices! The swimming pool is a good size and with lots of inflatable toys my daughter had a great time. The play area and outside seating area were also great. There is plenty to see in the area, we had a trip to Saintes and Blaye as well the beach at Meschers but you can happily spend the day pottering about the grounds of La Flotte and relaxing by the pool on the comfortable loungers. One of the main reasons why we liked La Flotte was the fantastic hospitality from the owners, Amanda and Tim. They made us feel very welcome and we enjoyed our first evening chatting over a glass of wine in the communal seating area and getting to know them over the week. Our daughter found two great playmates in their girls and their two dogs. It was lovely that she could play outside and explore in a safe environment. She liked it so much that she was reluctant to leave La Flotte to go on day trips, even to the beach! I would wholeheartedly recommend La Flotte, especially to families with young children although I do think that older children would equally enjoy it as well as couples.

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23 Aug 2012

“Good Family Holiday” We stayed in the 2 bedroom property, lovely outside space and a beautiful pool. Amanda and Tim had gone to a great deal of trouble with the interior design of the property, the furnishings and the quality of beds....all fantastic! There is also a great play area which was safe. My children thoroughly enjoyed the holiday as did we.

08 Aug 2012

“Wish I was there now!” Just returned from a very relaxing two weeks in Honeysuckle with wife and two daughters (11 & 14). Wish we had come here years ago. Great location amongst the vineyards and sunflower fields. Went off to various beaches up the coast - great surfing, sailing and relaxing! Pool at La Flotte was a joy to return to at the end of the day and greatly enjoyed re-acquainting myself with a proper charcoal BBQ. Amanda is the real jewel in the crown - we were instantly made to feel very welcome. As per other reviews - the honesty fridge was also very welcome - nice wines and decent beers. Wi-fi connection was excellent - a necessity given ages of our kids and decent freeview telly meant we could also enjoy the Olympics on the BBC.

25 Jul 2012

“Relaxing holiday in rural France” My husband and I booked Le Petit Manior for a week, with our two grown up sons and a girlfriend. The Gite is full of character, clean and well equipped for a self catering holiday. Amanda provides an excellent meal on the first night, and we used her recommendations for local restaurants. The other nights we used the BBQ which is in a private area and a good size for a party of five. While we were staying we used the warm,clean pool which had plenty of inflatable toys for children. There are very comfortable sun loungers by the pool for reading books. We also used the communal seating area for late evening drinks. This must be an ideal place to come with small children but we proved it is equally attractive to 5 adults. La Flotte is surrounded by vineyards and we spent two days walking. Then a day in Cognac and another touring the Medoc wine area. Amanda was so friendly and made sure we all came away having had a great holiday.

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25 Jul 2012

“An excellent holiday - beautiful location, fabulous hosts” We have just returned from two weeks in Honeysuckle Cottage. Amanda and Tim make all their guests feel very welcome - they are extremely friendly and helpful - but at the same time not intruding in any way. We requested the arrival meal which was truly delicious and very welcome after a long journey. The weather was mixed but this worked out very well, as we spent lots of time visiting the local area. There is certainly no lack of things to do - the coast is beautiful and very varied, with pretty beaches and caves at Meschers and a lovely resort at Royan, fascinating towns at La Rochelle, Braye and Saintes, Cognac tasting (the Martell distillery is definitely worth a visit)....and the local village of Mortagne is lovely too, with its port, ermitage and very friendly local people. We often cycled to the village for our bread, croissants and supplies from the supermarket. The pool at La Flotte and the outdoor sitting area are lovely in hot weather and you can explore the estate with its lake and fields. This has definitely been one of our very best holidays and I would strongly recommend it.

13 Jul 2012

“The perfect holiday” My husband and I and our 2 children (7 & 11) stayed in Les Volets Bleus for 2 weeks. It was a perfect size gite - good size kitchen with all the tools and utensils you would wish, a lovely cosy sitting room with UK TV, a good sized serviceable bathroom (shower), and 2 excellent sized bedrooms. It has WiFi which was useful for checking out the local area. The little garden was perfectly shaded and we made good use of the Weber barbecue. The swimming pool is a great size to let the kids play and lets you get some lengths in as well. There is so much outdoor space at La Flotte that it was easy to spend several lazy days around the place. As well as our lazy days, we were able to quickly reach the beach or the zoo. A little further (an hour) is La Rochelle where the aquarium entertained us on the not quite so sunny day. The area around La Flotte is beautiful - perfect for short and long walks, and if you desire, the boulangerie allows a 5km run there and back for your bread in the morning. We didn't, but it would be the perfect area to do some cycling - bikes can be hired for 5 or 10 days if you can't bring your own. Amanda and Tim seem to have thought of everything, but the "Honesty Fridge" really was the icing on the cake - an endless supply of wine and beer! We will be back!!

03 Jul 2012

“Beautiful setting, lovely gite - fantastic holiday!” We stayed at Le Petit Manoir with 2 small children for a week in June. The gite had all mod cons and was furnished very stylishly. The owners offered a welcome meal which we took them up on as we arrived on Sunday and it was delicious. The gites are in a beautiful setting all with their own outside space so you could have your own privacy if you wanted it. The kids loved the swimming pool and outside play area and the covered outdoor lounge was perfect for the adults to sit and enjoy a drink whilst the children played on the climbing frame! The owners Amanda and Tim were excellent hosts - happy to answer any questions we had and gave good recommendations on places to visit. Little extras such as an 'honesty fridge' where guests could help themselves to beer/wine and pay back later were a great idea, as were boxes of toys the children could borrow and items such as sun umbrellas and boules sets! We would definitely recommend this property to friends - a lovely holiday.

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19 Jun 2012

“Wonderful time at La Flotte” Have just returned from a weeks holiday at La Flotte. My wife and I stayed in the Old Bakery which is just perfect for a couple. Its privately located slightly away from the other gites so you can have a peaceful week, if thats what you're after, should the other gites are occupied. The facilities in the Old Bakery were first class with comfy beds/bedding and an excellent shower and bathroom. Wi Fi connection was really handy if you need to keep in touch. La Flotte is in a beautiful location with excellent gounds allowing younger ones to play in a safe environment, and the pool and relaxation areas were of a high standard. The surrounding area is countryside filled with vineyards and you're close to the coast if you want a day on the beach. Royan is a lovely resort with fantastic beaches and well worth a visit. La Rochelle is just a little further up the coast and is just beautiful. The owners are very friendly and helpful with plenty of good tips for places to visit and info on the local eateries. A fabulous holiday for both couples and families alike.

12 Jun 2012

“A most attractive setting with such a welcoming atmosphere.” We had a wonderful time at La Flotte. The location is great as you are only an hour away from the airport which was a straight and easy drive to the Gite. For our accommodation and travelling with two small children we knew we wanted our own space to get them settled down and then have our space to relax in the evenings too. The layout of La Flotte was perfect for this. It appeared that every gite was the same, offering your own private home with private outside space too then great surroundings for all to enjoy with the pool and plenty of fields where the kids loved the really cute maze. We really enjoyed the beaches too and the bakery run was fun in the morning for breads and pain au chocolat! The family at La Flotte were so very kind and although completely left you to enjoy the holiday, they were there to translate and to help when we wanted anything. The arrival meal was delicious which we very much enjoyed after our journey and everywhere was beautifully clean too. We will return to this lovely place.

12 Jun 2012

“Beautiful, stylish gites in lovely countryside” Had a lovely, relaxing holiday in Honeysuckle gite. Accommodation was lovely, very tastefully refurbished with a high quality finish. You can do lots or very little from this location, pool area and outside seating was great, we were with friends who have young children and they had great fun in the pool and with all the toys available. Tim and Amanda were lovely hosts, very helpful and nothing was a problem. No hesitation in recommending to couples or families.

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Rental prices

Prices for group size 17
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
	6 Apr 13	25 May 13	1800£ 1800	-	-	1 Week
	25 May 13	1 Jun 13	2625£ 2625	-	-	1 Week
	1 Jun 13	22 Jun 13	2455£ 2455	-	-	1 Week
	22 Jun 13	6 Jul 13	3285£ 3285	-	-	1 Week
	6 Jul 13	31 Aug 13	4200£ 4200	-	-	2 Weeks
	31 Aug 13	14 Sep 13	2455£ 2455	-	-	1 Week
	14 Sep 13	5 Oct 13	2100£ 2100	-	-	1 Week

The property's weekend rates apply to: Saturday and Sunday nights

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

Traditional French breakfast basket available for any morning during your stay priced at 4 Euros for each adult, 2 Euros for a child (up to age 12). Dinner (between 6pm - 8pm only midweek) available at 18 Euros for each adult and 8 Euros for a child.

If you are interested in booking or simply want to make an enquiry about availability for any of the cottages at La Flotte, complete the enquiry form in the Contact Us section on our website or give us a call on +33(0)5 46 90 63 34.

As soon as we receive your submitted Online Reservations Form, we will confirm receipt and provide our UK bank account details for your 25% deposit (or full cost if closer than eight weeks to the start of your holiday). Your holiday will then be confirmed.

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