Pigeonnier - Traditional Farmhouse near La Rochelle. beaches 20 mins and a pool.
The Pigeonnier has a large double bed and a small mezzanine area that can sleep 2 kids (aged 4 to 11 yrs). The kitchen is equipped with a fridge, washing machine, gas cooker, microwave, iron and board. This gite is ideal for couples or small families only. We are situated in the Charente Maritime on the west coast of France. Nearby are the historic towns of La Rochelle and Rochefort & Surgeres. This area is rich in History with many forts, Romanesque churches, castles and Chateaux. Sandy beaches just 20 mins. The 17th century Farmhouse, Pigeonnier & Pressoir have recently been renovated to a very high standard. Each gite is fully equipped with everything you would need for a fantastic holiday. We are surrounded by rolling countryside with fields of sunflowers & wheat, close to a pretty Charentaise village with local shop, bar, post office and a local restaurant specializing in local cuisine. Nearby there’s fishing, cycling, pony riding and lovely country walks. WIFI is available in each of the properties. Outside there's a seating area for each of the gites, bbq, large garden, children's play area and free use of cycles. There is a large 11x5 meter swimming pool secured by stone walls and a locked gate for safety reasons. There is one off road parking space per gite in the courtyard of the farm.
There's a the bar/restaurant/shop in Landrais, village post office, Artist studio and a Garage (it's not possible to buy Petrol).
Antique Markets (brocantes) & Car boots (vide greniers) usually most weekends from April through to October.
Pony riding: Pony Riding at Toucherit (10min La Rochelle has some of the best fish restaurants dotted around the old port and all along the coast. You'll find several museums, Aquarium, Boutique shops, beautiful old stone architecture & boats rides etc. All along the coasts there are long sandy beaches some of the best are Chatelaillon, Fouras, Ile d'Oleron & ild de Ré.
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Amenities
Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
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About the area
Landrais
Located in Landrais, this holiday home is in a rural area and near the beach. Marais Poitevin Regional Nature Park and Bay of Biscay reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Begonia Conservatory and Théâtre de la Coupe d'Or. Travelling with kids? Consider Labyrinthe des Batailles Navales and Association Hermione-La Fayette. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and ecotours.
Marais Poitevin Regional Nature Park - 16 min drive - 15.1 km
Centre International de la Mer - 24 min drive - 28.9 km
Vieux Port - 33 min drive - 29.1 km
Getting around
Aigrefeuille le Thou Station - 9 min drive
La Rochelle (LRH-La Rochelle - Île de Ré) - 34 min drive
Restaurants
Chez Marilou - 12 min drive
Pizz'Aunis - 10 min drive
Au Village Des Saveurs - 11 min drive
Chatêau Barros-Legrand - 9 min drive
XL pizza - 14 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does Pigeonnier - Traditional Farmhouse near La Rochelle. beaches 20 mins and a pool. have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Pigeonnier - Traditional Farmhouse near La Rochelle. beaches 20 mins and a pool.?
As of 10 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Pigeonnier - Traditional Farmhouse near La Rochelle. beaches 20 mins and a pool. on 29 May 2026 start from AU$152, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Pigeonnier - Traditional Farmhouse near La Rochelle. beaches 20 mins and a pool. pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Pigeonnier - Traditional Farmhouse near La Rochelle. beaches 20 mins and a pool.?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Pigeonnier - Traditional Farmhouse near La Rochelle. beaches 20 mins and a pool.?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Pigeonnier - Traditional Farmhouse near La Rochelle. beaches 20 mins and a pool.?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Pigeonnier - Traditional Farmhouse near La Rochelle. beaches 20 mins and a pool. located?
Located by the sea, this family-friendly holiday home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Aunis Karting, Marais Poitevin Regional Nature Park and Church of Our Lady of the Assumption. Helene Tower and Surgeres Town Hall are also within 9 miles (15 km).
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Had a lovely stay, Nigel and Suzanne were very welcoming and friendly.
Very well equipped, nice and cool inside.
Very good swimming pool and lots of chairs to sit around it.
Very quiet.
CLARE BOOTH b.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 June 2023
Thank you, Claire for taking the time to review your stay at the Pigeonnier. Hopefully we will get to host you again in the future.
Excellent pool, charming small group of gites, lovely walk to nearby village but few facilities there (although bread available from dispenser next to Mairie). Good boulangerie at le Thou a short drive away. We enjoyed exploring La Rochelle and going to the nearest beaches. Owners live on-site and were very helpful.
Suzanne and Nigel,
Thank you for sharing your fantastique cottage with me. I loved it! Can't wait to come back. The location is perfect for me and the setting allows me to work when not visiting friends.
Shark B.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar 2020
Thank you for taking time to review the Pigeonnier, we very much look forward to seeing you again in the future.
Second time staying here and I love it. Luckily I had time to spend with Nigel and Suzy this time and truly enjoyed our evening together. I have been coming to Charente-Maritime since the 80’s and love the laid back genuine character of the region and people. This area has grown to be a second home to me and my friends there my second family.
Shark B.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar 2020
It was great to see you again and we really enjoyed your company, we very much look forward to your return in the future. Safe journey home. Suzanne & Nigel
Suzanne a été très arrangeante et disponible concernant notre arrivée. Malheureusement nous n’avons pas pu profiter des lieux car seulement de passage dans la région. La chambre était très propre. Moins pratique avec un bébé d’un an car tout le monde était dans la même pièce. Mais cela était précisé dans l’annonce !
Merci à vous pour votre accueil !
Le cadre est magnifique, très calme. La piscine est très agréable.
Nous avons logé dans le Pigeonnier. Les lieux sont propres, bien entretenus et équipés comme il faut. Etant avec un bébé de 1 an, le fait qu'il n'y ait pas de chambre a été légèrement problématique. Il s'agit plutôt d'un studio ouvert. Il n'y a donc pas de chambre séparée mais une petite mezzanine, contrairement à ce que nous avions compris dans l'annonce.
A part ce petit point, nous avons passé de très bonnes vacances.
We have spent a week here with our 2 children (6 and 8). The room has been furnished and decorated with a lot of attention to detail. The hosts were very kind and welcoming.
Overall a very pleasant stay in a beautiful countryside estate.
Philipp M.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 20 July 2020
Thank you for taking the time to review our gite, look forward to seeing you again in the future.
Das Anwesen liegt außerhalb des kleinen Örtchens Landrais, nicht weit entfernt von La Rochelle und diversen Einkaufsmöglichkeiten. Die alte Meierei ist zu drei schönen Ferienwohnungen/-häusern umgebaut und liebevoll hergerichtet. Die Vermieter wohnen mit auf dem Anwesen und stehen mit Rat und Tat zur Seite, sehr nett und zuvorkommend. Wir waren bestimmt nicht das letzte mal hier. Ausgezeichnet.
Andreas K.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar 2020
Thank you for your review, it was a pleasure hosting your lovely family, we very much look forward to meeting you again in the near future.
lovely gite
lovely owners
lovely location
cant wait to return
Peter H.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar 2020
We both look forward to your return Peter, we really enjoyed your company.
Verified
6/10 Okay
Jean-François C.
22 May 2019
Endroit calme et accueil agréable
Nous avons passé un moment agréable dans cette charmante maison au calme et à moins d'une demi-heure des plages et de La Rochelle.
L'accueil est très agréable.
Jean-François C.
Verified
8/10 Good
Colleen C.
31 Mar 2019
Lovely little gite. Perfect stopover for us.
Very cosy little gite. We stayed here on a short stopover to the south of France. The hosts were lovely & very helpful.
Colleen C.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
Verified
8/10 Good
Steve J.
20 Nov 2018
Excellent base to explore this area
Oct/Nov 2018 - 10 days
Property is in a quiet isolated position and is the perfect base to explore the surrounding area. Small but very cosy it has lots of rustic charm and is ideal for 2 persons. Only downside was the intermittent internet connection, if this is no worry to you then I would recommend this property as a welcoming and relaxing place to stay.
Steve J.
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar 2020
Sorry you had intermittant internet at first when you arrived at the Pigeonnier, after talking to our daughter (who was looking after the gites while we were away ourselves,) she said the problem was that the internet plug was not plugged directly into the wall and that you had it plugged into a lead with 2 plugs on it! No wonder it didnt work as it goes down the electrical current. We have tried it since and have found it to work perfectly.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Kim K.
4 May 2018
A relaxing stay..
Really enjoyed staying in the authentic stone Pigeonnier. Had everything I needed, bed very comfy! Set in lovely countryside very peaceful & relaxing.
Kim K.
Archival
6/10 Okay
Mirjam t.
9 Oct 2017
Gemütlich
Wir haben ein sehr liebevoll eingerichtet, kleines,gemütliches Haus vorgefunden. Sehr freundliche und hilfsbereite Vermieter.In der Küche alles vorhanden was man braucht.
Leicht verwirrt hat uns die Angabe der Bilder in der Anzeige. Es gehören nicht alle Fotos zu diesem Objekt, also genauer hinsehen als wir.
Das Objekt hat keine Heizung, daher im Herbst alles leicht klamm, man hätte allerdings den Ofen anheizen können.
Mirjam t.
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar 2020
Thank you for taking the time to review your recent stay in the Pigeonnier. All the photos on our advertising have the description under each photo, it is due to the design of the website.
There is heating in the Pigeonnier in the form of a wood burner, it was possible to use this in the evenings and we provide the wood for your use. If you did not want to use that then we could have provided a gas heater if needed.
Archival
8/10 Good
Marsella F.
19 May 2016
Lovely stone cottage in the middle of beautiful countryside
This is a charming little cottage near La Rochelle. It has everything you need for a peaceful stay. The owners are very helpful and accommodating.
Marsella F.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2016
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Natalia N.
5 Apr 2016
Brilliant stay
Lovely, lovely little house, really well equipped in a fantastic location. Would definitely recommend .
Natalia N.
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar 2020
Thank you for taking the time to write a review, we very much look forward to welcoming your lovely family again in the future.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
M M.
5 Dec 2015
Excellent winter break
Would definitely recommend a stay in the wonderful Pigeonnier, everything you need for a relaxing break with lots of little added extras that made the stay even more special. Nigel, Suzanne and their family cannot do enough for you and have plenty of local knowledge and recommendations if needed. The gite is ideally situated for lots of different interests that are within easy reach. The weather for the time of year with being in the micro climate was fantastic. We were fortunate enough to be their when there was a car rally on which was an amazing experience. Thank you again for making our holiday one to remember.
M M.
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar 2020
Thank you for your comments, we really appreciate you taking the time to write a review.
We are really pleased you enjoyed your stay here in November 2015 in the Pigeonnier.
We look forward to welcoming you both again in the future.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Bryan C.
7 Sept 2013
Relaxing Holiday
The Farmhouse is a lovely place to relax and explore the local area. Nigel and Suzanne are terrific hosts and the local area has so much to offer. The gite is well equipped, incredibly quiet and peaceful and the pool puts the icing on the proverbial cake. Our 8 year old daughter had her first scuba diving lessons in the pool and is now hooked. A lovely gite in a lovely area of France. Couldn't ask for more.
Bryan C.
About the host
Hosted by Nigel or Suzanne
Languages:
English, French
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