La Borderie

La Borderie is a charming spacious villa with private pool in a rural hamlet just outside the coastal town of Bretignolles sur Mer. It offers ideal family accommodation within easy reach of the town amenities and beaches. Just 2.1km (1.3 miles) from the town centre and 3.7km (2.3 miles) from the beach, so within cycling distance to both and with lots of holiday activities in the surrounding area. Cycle hire available locally, or you can pre-book with delivery from Bike Hire Direct.

The villa features an attractive modern interior with a vast living space, opening onto the poolside terrace. There are 4 bedrooms (two doubles and two configurable twin or double) each with their own shower room. The exterior has a private heated pool set in a sunny terrace area and garden. There is also a more shaded terrace off the kitchen for dining. The grounds are fully enclosed and gated.

Bretignolles sur Mer, midway between Les Sables d'Olonne and St Gilles Croix de Vie, offers you a tranquil town centre with shops, supermarket, restaurants, and market. the Sunday market during the summer season is one of the biggest in the area. There are four main beaches at Bretignolles. The beach of La Sauzaie is well known as an excellent surfing spot with well-formed rollers from mid to high tide. The spot is also floodlit for night time surfing. See more on surfing in the Vendee. See a video. The sandy beach of Les Dunes is calmer waters and ideal for families. There are also lovely cliff-top walks and rocky coves to explore and the water sports centre offers equipment hire and tuition, kite-surf, sea kayaking, stand-up, etc.

Bretignolles is just 20km (13 miles) from Les Sables d'Olonne (see our article on this town) for a lively town centre, night life and casino, good shopping, fabulous markets, a zoo, several museums, boat trips and the famous spa centre. Nearby St Gilles Croix de Vie, at 12km (8 miles) is a charming port offering excellent facilities, daily markets and many holiday activities

Accommodation comprises

All on the ground floor: Entrance to the spacious open plan living space. Large well equipped kitchen with breakfast bar and door to the shady rear dining terrace. Leading on to the dining room and the lounge, with TV and patio doors to the pool area. Utility room, separate toilet. Corridor leading to the bedroom area : Double bedroom with en-suite shower room. Double bedroom with en-suite shower room (meets reduced mobility requirements). Bedroom configurable twin or double on request, with en-suite shower room. Bedroom configurable twin or double on request, with en-suite shower room. Separate toilet (meets reduced mobility requirements).

Exterior: Fully enclosed grounds. Rear terrace with dining furniture and barbecue. Pool terrace with sun-beds and lounge furniture. Private heated pool (6.50m x 3.50m, depth 1.40m) with roller blind safety cover, outdoor shower. Off-road parking for 4 cars.

Includes: Dishwasher, washing machine, microwave, fridge/freezer, TV (some channels in English), Wi-Fi internet access. Sheets and towels included.

Pool opening dates : Early May to end of September.

Reduced mobility : No steps at the entrance, no internal steps. Double bedroom, shower room and separate toilet meets reduced mobility standards. All showers are walk-in.

Pets : Sorry, pets not accepted.