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Welcome to Gites au Soleil.Situated in the beautiful département of La Vendée our three properties offer everything for a perfect holiday within easy reach.
Please use the menu bar to navigate the site and find out more about our great holiday properties La Bergerie, La Fermette and La Maison de Soleil and about the wonderful Vendée region of France.
All of our prices are stated per property, per week in euros and we accept payment by credit/ debit card or bank transfer.
We are a registered French business and have lived in this beautiful area since 2004.
To contact us: Cheryl and Jonathan Rome
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E-mail :
info@gitesausoleil.fr Tel : 0033 (0) 251284358 Mobile : 0033 (0) 614970565 (Cheryl) |
We will always try to reply to emails within 24 hours. If there is anything you want to know just ask.
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LA BERGERIE
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The charm of the 1740s barn is apparent from the outside. La Bergerie has a decked terrace with pergola for relaxing and eating. A barbecue and sun loungers are provided in the private garden. |
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With lights set into the decking, the patio is welcoming as the sun goes down. The ideal place to dine on a warm evening! |
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There are mature fruit trees and vines in the garden which you are free to pick should they be in season during your visit! |
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The living room retains the original stone walls and beams and has a large faux-leather sofa.UK TV channels are available (BBC + ITV etc) |
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The light and airy bedroom also retains the original stone walls and beams. The double bed is modern and all linen is 100% cotton and freshly laundered and pressed for your arrival. |
The bedroom has a stylish open shelving and hanging space for your unpacking. The en-suite shower room with luxury shower cabin (including massage multi-jets), basin and loo is accessed from the bedroom. |
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The modern kitchen is equipped with a fridge, cooker, washing machine, toaster and kettle and you will find everything for preparing meals or simply pouring a glass of your favourite wine. |
La Bergerie in Moricq sleeps 2/3 people. (24m² + 12m² covered terrace) Private garden, patio and parking. The barn dates from the 1740s and is now stylish living accommodation. The sofa in the living room converts to a large single bed suitable for one person. Should you wish to use your laptop during your stay there is a Wi-Fi connection available free of charge. |
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LA MAISON DE SOLEIL
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Situated
in the Vendéen town of
Longeville-sur-Mer, La Maison de Soleil offers spacious self- catering accommodation just a short distance from the sea. All rooms have large windows and high ceilings adding to the feeling of space. (75m² of floor space). There is ample parking on the long driveway or in the carport. |
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Why not enjoy the beautiful weather of the Vendée whilst in your holiday gîte? Relax under the canopy on the raised decking area to eat, drink or just catch the sunshine on the loungers! |
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The spacious and enclosed
back garden
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The living room has a large sofa bed, three elegant tub chairs and TV/DVD player. English TV channels are available. |
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large oak dining table and six dining chairs
make dining at La Maison de Soleil a pleasure. Enjoy local produce of the Vendée and maybe sample a glass ot two of the local wine. |
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the kitchen you will find everything to make your holiday in the Vendée run smoothly. A large fridge with freezer box;washing machine; dishwasher; cooker and microwave all mean that your holiday is not wasted doing the everyday tasks. A large rotary dryer in the garden will allow your clothes to dry quickly. There is also a family-sized outdoor barbecue. |
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A modern bed with bedside
tables
and lamps await in the spacious double bedroom. A triple wardrobe with a mixture of hanging space and shelves complements the colours of the cotton bedlinen. |
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Full-size twin beds suitable for adults and children alike are in the second bedroom. Again a light and airy room with cotton linen and quality lamps. A co-ordinated triple wardrobe means a clutter-free bedroom once you've unpacked. |
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A large corner shower cubicle with variable massage jets and an integral seat makes showering a real luxury. The bathroom also has a vanity unit with mirror and lights and a large towel rail stocked with high-quality bath and hand towels for every guest .
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All facilities are for the sole use of guests at La Maison de Soleil and help to make the perfect gîte holiday in the Vendée. |
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LA FERMETTE
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La Fermette sleeps up to 6 people offering 75m² of floor space with two large bedrooms (1 double, 1 quad with full-size bunk beds) and a modern and open-plan kitchen/dining room and UK TV in the family living room. La Fermette is an ideal choice for families or couples. |
There is almost half an acre of fully enclosed private grounds. |
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The garden looking towards the house. |
The traditional bedstead maintains the charm of the farmhouse and together with the modern fittings gives a "chic" feel to the room. There is also a quad room which has full-size bunks suitable for both adults and children |
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There is a spacious living room for reading, chatting, watching UK television or just relaxing - you are on holiday after all! In the living room is a feature fireplace which also originally served as the centre of the French home - the bread oven. |
The cooking area of the spacious farmhouse kitchen. The integral electric oven, gas hob and electric extractor hood make preparing meals so simple! The integral dishwasher and automatic washing machine, together with a stylish black fridge-freezer complete the modern fitted kitchen and complement the decor and work surfaces. |
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A large traditional farmhouse table comfortably seats 6 people and makes the spacious kitchen the centre of family time together. |
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The modern bathroom is spacious and light with a luxury multi-jet
shower.
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In the village of St Benoist-sur-Mer there is a very friendly bar/restaurant and shop called Le Lapin Qui Fume. (The Smoking Rabbit). The famous rabbit can be seen from La Fermette on the roof of the historic church. Also within walking distance is a viewing platform across the marshlands. Canoes can be hired nearby to explore the marshes further. The nearest beaches of La Tranche sur Mer and Les Conches are a short car journey or cycle ride away (approximately 10km). |
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LA VENDEE
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in the beautiful département of La Vendée, our three properties offer everything for a perfect holiday within easy reach. Each property has an information binder available for guests with maps and leaflets showing many local attractions. Below are some photos to whet your appetite! The Vendée has a microclimate which means that the area enjoys up to 2600 hours of sunshine a year. This is almost as many as the south of France and almost twice as many as London! Well-established as a tourist area you will find activities to suit all of the family. From a castle in Talmont-St-Hilaire and a tower in Moricq to a zoo in Les Sables d'Olonne there really is something for everyone. All towns have local produce markets, wonderful opportunities to try local specialities and soak up some of the friendly Vendéen atmosphere. The summer also sees the area hosting many music festivals and watersports competitions. Every four years the world famous Vendée globe race sets off from Les Sables d'Olonne and the Vendée is regularly featured in the itinerary for the Tour de France cycle race. Situated in the southern reaches of the Loire valley, the Vendée has four main wine-producing areas : Brem-sur-Mer, Vix, Pissotte and Mareuil-sur-Lay. Visits and tastings can be arranged and most restaurants stock local wines for you to enjoy. For history buffs l'Historial de la Vendée is the place to visit. (http://historial.vendee.fr/) Telling the long history of the area from pre-historic times to the present day there is also a simulated helicopter ride over the Vendée, exciting for visitors of all ages. Slightly further afield are the leisure parks of Futuroscope (www.futuroscope.com) and Puy de Fou (www.puydufou.com) both 'must-sees' for the family. For bargain-hunters, Cholet has a designer outlet - Marques Avenue with many popular labels at reduced prices. (www.marquesavenue.com) |
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The Vendée boasts 140km of fabulous beaches and with 2600 annual hours of sunshine there'll be plenty of opportunity to enjoy them! La Tranche-sur-Mer is just one of the many family-friendly beaches. |
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If you prefer a quieter beach there are also plenty to choose from - this is Le Rocher. |
One of the many traditional bars and restaurants in the area. This is Le Lapin Qui Fume in St Benoist-sur-Mer. |
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Each town has regular daytime markets throughout the summer season to give you a flavour of local life. There are also evening markets in July and August. This is a selection of the fresh produce available at Angles market. |
La Rochelle and L'Ile de Re are within easy driving distance (under an hour) or why not take the boat from La Tranche-sur-Mer in peak season? The company InterIles runs regular boats between La Tranche-sur-Mer, La Rochelle, L'Ile d'Aix and L'Ile de Re. (www.inter-iles.com) This photo is the fashionable resort of St-Martin-de-Re. |
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The fifteenth century tower in Moricq. Guided tours run during the summer months and can be booked at Angles tourist information office. |
The cathedral town of Lucon is nearby and has regular live entertainment throughout the year. The photo shows the beautiful park 'Jardin Dumaine' which is open every day. |
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St Benoist-sur-Mer is on the edge of the Marais Poitevin, the west coast's marshland and nature reserve. Canoes can be hired to explore it further. |
The historic "Richard the Lionheart" castle in Talmont-St-Hilaire. There are daytime and night-time visits and shows throughout most of the year. |
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Futuroscope - a great day out for the family. www.futuroscope.com |
