Villa de Mervent

Stunningly beautiful property located near Mervent forest, the largest forest in Vendee. This modern villa is spacious, light and benefits from underfloor heating throughout. The private indoor heated pool is truly magnificent and allows year-round stays. It boasts jet system counter current and enjoys natural light at one end thanks to a glass extension that opens onto the garden The villa and pool are heated in a climate-neutral way thanks to a heat pump.

The living and dining area has a beautiful light and airy feel and boasts a large TV that allows you to enjoy cosy evenings watching a film after a day visiting this beautiful region and a good swim in the pool. The kitchen is very modern and offers all mod-cons. In addition to the large living/dining room and adjoining kitchen, there are three bedrooms on the ground floor including a master bedroom with a large bathroom and dressing room, and a fourth bedroom on the first floor.

The property has been designed for people with mobility issues in mind including

No steps to access the property nor to access the terrace from the house.

Three of the four bedrooms are on the ground floor with both showers being of the walk-in type.

Entry into the pool is via four steps with a handrail.

The furniture is as high as possible for easier access.

If any member of your party has limited mobility, please contact us to discuss the suitability of the property.

The villa sits at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac and enjoys a large, enclosed garden with lawned areas, trees and shrubs. Thanks to its size, children have plenty of opportunities to play in a safe environment kicking a ball or playing table tennis. The covered, furnished terrace is very pleasant as it opens onto the garden, which is ideal for relaxing, listening to the birds chirping away or reading a good book in peaceful surrounding. In addition, there is a barbecue for those all-important outdoor meals while sipping a glass of rosé. If it gets a little hot the outside shower is a very welcome addition!

From the villa, you can start walks in the Foret de Mervent. The forest offers wonderful landscapes and is so handy should you wish to go on a short, medium or long walks through the woods. There are numerous sporting opportunities including cycling and horse-riding as well as an array of water sports including canoeing, kayaking and paddling at the watersports centre just 2km from the villa.

The villa is less than a handful of minutes’ drive from restaurants, a bar, bakery and a small supermarket and about an hours from the numerous beaches of La Faute sur Mer and L’Aiguillon-la-Presqu’ile. You will also find more fantastic beaches along the Atlantic coast in the resorts of La Tranche-sur-Mer, Jard-sur-Mer (both about a 75 minute drive) and the bustling seaside town of Les Sables d’Olonne, the largest resort in Vendee.

The medieval coastal town of La Rochelle, with its famous twin towers guarding the colourful old port, is an hour’s drive and just a little further the charming Ile de Ré, now a fashionable holiday destination – a must to explore without a doubt!

Last, but certainly not least, is the Puy du Fou theme park – the fourth most popular attraction in France, about fifty minutes’ drive away and not only a park like no other but certainly one not to be missed whilst on holiday in the area.

Whilst there are four bedrooms and two bathrooms the capacity has been restricted to six people, but the owner will accept an additional one to two people. Prices shown online are based on six people. For prices for one or two people and seven or eight people, please contact us for details. Discounts may also be available for long stays.