Spacious period farmhouse with pool.

Entire home in La Caillère-Saint-Hilaire, France

  1. 13 guests
  2. 5 bedrooms
  3. 10 beds
  4. 4.5 baths
Hosted by Clarissa
  1. Superhost
  2. 12 years hosting

Listing highlights

Valley and garden views

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Idyllic rural retreat set in rolling hills of Western France, with 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms, 7 acres of grounds and 12m swimming pool. Close to Puy de Fou for a spectacular family day out, and the sandy beaches of the Vendee.


The space
A large spacious property with the feel of a beautiful family home. A great place to relax with friends and family. House, grounds and pool are for the sole use of the tenant.

Guest access
None of the amenities are shared.

Other things to note
Prices include bedding and bathroom towels, cleaning and utilities. Please bring your own towels for the pool and beach.

Where you'll sleep

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What this place offers

Garden view
Valley view
Kitchen
Wifi
Free parking on premises

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Rated 4.89 out of 5 from 38 reviews.

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Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars for cleanliness

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Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for check-in

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Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for value

Where you’ll be

La Caillère-Saint-Hilaire, Pays de la Loire, France
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Neighbourhood highlights

La Tavellerie is in the Vendee Bocage which is a hilly, wooded area of Western France retaining the charm of the traditional French countryside. The climate is reputedly the second best in France after the South of France. The summers are hot but not stiflingly so, and the winters mild on account of the gulf stream hitting the coast nearby. The area is famous as a centre of the counter revolution in France and there are interesting historical sites to see, such as the Abbaye Nieul , as well as the Chateaux of the Loire further afield. The Vendee’s sandy beaches are an hour’s drive away – our guests love the Plage du Veillon which backs onto a nature reserve and has many pools for paddling in and exploring. Also a big hit is Puy de Fou – France’s no.1 theme park which is 45 mins away. Rather than rides it is a series of spectacular shows which tell the story of the area on a grand scale, so for example to cover the Roman period there is a chariot race in a reconstructed Roman Amphitheatre! Tourists come to the Vendee just for this, so do book in advance. La Rochelle, an interesting historic harbour town, with a popular aquarium, is an hour and a quarter away, as is the famous Ile de Re.
From our meadow you can see the Donjon at Bazoges en Pareds 3kms away. It is a lovely medieval remnant with medieval garden and local life museum attached. The Auberge next door is a good local restaurant, and there are small shops and other amenities in the village. There are lots of walks marked out in the woods between us and La Caillere, and cycle routes too. Fontenay le Comte, 25 mins away, is the old capital of the area and has a traditional market on Saturdays. Nearby is the ancient Mervent-Vouvant forest which is lovely for walks, horseriding (at Ripauds stables near Vouvant) and there is also a great tree top adventure park in the forest near Mervent. Vouvant itself is well worth visiting - a very pretty town on a bend in the river with a tower supposedly built by the fairy Melusine in one night. The Pic Vert nearby is a great place for Galettes and a salad, in a lovely setting. Hiring a punt at Maillezais is a lovely way to see the green and peaceful network of canals south of Fontenay, and the horses of the Harras near La Roche sur Yon is a great half-day trip. The Indian Forest – an adventure park in the trees for those looking for an adrenaline rush- is very popular, and there are several other local attractions on that theme.
Our house is in a quiet peaceful neighbourhood so is suitable for those who want to ‘get away from it all’, so you could equally well have a wonderful relaxing holiday without leaving the property save to buy food!

Meet your host

Superhost
38 reviews
4.89 out of 5 average rating
12 years of hosting
My work: Garden Designer
Speaks English and French
We have a big family and have owned a house in this lovely corner of France for 40 years so its very much a home for us. I spend my holidays working in the gardens at La Tavellerie. which is my little bit of paradise. The kids like to play in the meadows, their tree houses or the pool, and my husband will either be reading in the sun to prepare for the next term (he is a teacher) or making a terrible noise with his power tools, so you are lucky he won't be there when you are!

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Things to know

House rules

Check-in after 5:00 p.m.
Checkout before 10:00 a.m.
13 guests maximum

Safety & property

Carbon monoxide alarm
Smoke alarm

Cancellation policy