Airport, La Rochelle (LRH-La Rochelle - Île de Ré)
16 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 3)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Double Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
A PRETTY FRENCH DETACHED HOUSE IN A NICE GARDEN-10mn for Beaches or La Rochelle
(each week, I put on some new pictures of the garden)... You will find in the fridge and the cupboards everything to prepare your breakfast yourselves for the first days (Brioche, croissants, butter, jam, coffee, tea, chocolate, milk, sugar, orange juice.......) And it is so easy to go everywhere and very quickly from this pretty French detached house, that you will certainly enjoyed !!!!! You will find in this cottage 1 large bedroom and a second bedroom for one person or two children. A charming playroom in the garden where you will be able to play cards, read, watch a second Television or simply rest... This kiosk got a sofa which can be used as extra bed for young ones (in summer time) A large bathroom with hand basin, bath/shower and separated wc. A fitted kitchen with fitted units Good size dining area/ lounge with fireplace and TV with more than 200 Channels to chose from. Tiles throughout. The house is secluded within a large garden with many trees and pathways.... You will feel in a fairy tale land!!! You will be able to eat (breakfast, lunch, dinner) following sun or shade (depending of your choice) as you got 2 terraces!! Same to rest ou get some suntan with garden armchairs that you can move following your choice.... A swing in a tree will also certainly enjoy your young ones!!! Ample parking for cars. Free wifi, Internet and FREE long distance telephone service to 40 countries; all of Western Europe, United States, Canada, many more (Country details on request). A lovely place to relax, and organize nice meals in this quiet time (Sea food, and other specialities of the place..) visit La Rochelle or the region: L'Ile de Ré, l'Ile d'Oléron, l'Ile d'Aix, ........, or explore simply 10 mins away the beach of Chatelaillon..
This lovely cottage is situated only 17mins away from La Rochelle airport . (budget flights to La Rochelle with Easyjet depart Gatwick also Ryanair fly from Stansted).
5 mins away by car: Big shopping center and hyper market CARREFOUR , Mac Donald's, Buffalo grill.....
10 mins away by car: La Rochelle: is certainly among the most attractive port towns of France, and is a very pleasant place to visit and to pass a few days because there is a great deal to see and do. Known as La Ville Blanche (the White City) the light limestone facades of La Rochelle glow in the light of the sun. The focus of the town is the old harbour, very picturesque with its two monumental towers (St Nicolas Tower and the Tower of the Chain) either side of the port entrance. A third tower, the 'Tower of the Lantern' is connected to the Chain Tower by a section of the ramparts that originally defended the town. The old town, just behind the harbour, is extensive and also very well preserved dating mostly from the 17th and 18th centuries. The main shopping streets especially have many fine buildings, but you will also need to explore the side streets in this part of the town. The town has an impressive unified appearance, with arcaded streets, houses constructed in the local light stone, and light grey shutters. Boutiques now occupy the ground floor of many of the buildings. Les Minimes was built on reclaimed land, and now is the largest marinas in Europe.
Aytré: lovely little town with all the local facilities.
Chatelaillon-Plage: When you arrive in Châtelaillon-Plage you have no doubt about what attracts the visitors - it is very much a typical modern seaside village, developed along the beach. The beach itself is the longest in the region, at almost three kilometres long, and sandy and popular. A stretch of about 200 metres of beach is also supervised for your safety. The rest of the resort contains all the ingredients you would expect: a casino, a spa treatment centre, a racetrack, mini-golf, various beach ensure you make the most of your visit.
*********** Take a boat from la Rochelle or Fouras alternatively you can drive to some of the beautiful islands in the area. l'ile de Re l'ile Madame l'ile d'Aix l'ile d'Oleron
Day out by car: Rochefort: 30 minutes - Rochefort was a strategic location from the 17th century and Louis XIV built in the city "the most beautiful and largest Arsenal" of his kingdom by the Charente river. Within the naval yard there are museums and the 'Royal Rope' where rope was made for the French fleet. Rochefort was instrumental in the maritime destiny of France. Threats of invasions gave birth to a whole system of fortifications including Fort Boyard, Fort Vauban, Fort Enet, Fort Lupin, Fort Liédot in the area.
Marennes: 45 minutes - Marennes is a lovely town with a 12th century church, famous for its fine Oysters and speciality of mussels, fish and seafood
Saintes: 45 minutes - Saintes is a Gallo-Roman city, City of Art and History, a mosaic of landscapes, monuments and gastronomy and there is a great deal to enjoy when visiting this lively town. Because of its gallo-roman, medieval and classical heritage Saintes is officially listed as a 'Ville d'Art et d'Histoire'. You will notice this as soon as you arrive in the town centre and see the large Arch of Germanicus (a Roman triumphal arch) on the banks of the river, a good place to start your visit of the town.
Cognac: 1hours 15 mins...... The name of Cognac is known the world over because of the brandy produced in the region, and the chance to visit the Cognac distilleries certainly attracts many visitors, but the town itself is also very interesting to explore with an attractive riverside and historical centre to discover. The buildings in Cognac are mostly constructed from the local white stone that is found throughout the Poitou-Charentes region and makes the local architecture so distinctive and attractive. Cognac 'old town', the medieval part of the town, is a region of narrow cobbled streets, hemmed in by attractive houses from the 15th to 18th centuries, and a multitude of brandy maturing warehouses along the riverside. A few of the older houses are half-timbered, while most are in the local white stone. Your visit will focus around the Chateau and river a little south of the 'old gateway', and into the old town around Rue Grande, Rue Saulnier and Rue Magdeleine.
Le Futuroscope: 1hour 30 mins and discover the future...Futuroscope is a French theme park of multimedia, cinematographic futuroscope and audio-visual techniques.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue
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with continental breakfast for 2. Rates are for 2 guests. add 25 euros for additional guest. Prices are all inclusive of taxes, fees, linen, towels and heating. Cleaning is also included if its minimal or may charge extra 25euros.
-- the second bedroom will be available soon.
For longer stay please do not hesitate to contact or email Josette Coulos.
Cancellation fees are subject to owners discretion.
Amenities available :
Kitchen (Kettle, Microwave, fridge/freezer, iron & ironing board, dining table with 6 chairs, cooker & oven )
Heating
3 seat sofa
Hairdryer
Free Parking on Premises
Wireless Internet, Telephone
Radio
Cable TV
Pets Allowed (small)
Places to Visit :
Local:
La Jarne: small village with all the local facilities and a small supermarket (Coop)
Bus Stop by the house.
At the corner of the road : Boulangerie et patisserie : to appreciate French baguettes and cakes.....cash machine
Walking distance : Golf - Tennis - Horse riding - Adventure park.
Take away food : pizza, chinese.....
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
La Jarne
Located in La Jarne, this cottage is by the sea. Aquarium La Rochelle and Maritime Museum of La Rochelle are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Covered Market of Châtelaillon-Plage and La Rochelle Central Market. Travelling with kids? Consider La Grande Roue de La Rochelle and Natural History Museum. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and cycling.
La Rochelle Hotel de Ville - 13 min drive - 9.0 km
Port des Minimes - 15 min drive - 9.9 km
Minimes Beach - 16 min drive - 10.3 km
Getting around
La Jarrie Station - 6 min drive
La Rochelle (LRH-La Rochelle - Île de Ré) - 13 min drive
Restaurants
La Canopée - 15 min walk
McDonald's - 7 min drive
L'Asiane - 8 min drive
La Bella Donna - 4 min drive
McDonald's - 5 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is A PRETTY FRENCH DETACHED HOUSE IN A NICE GARDEN-10mn for Beaches or La Rochelle pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at A PRETTY FRENCH DETACHED HOUSE IN A NICE GARDEN-10mn for Beaches or La Rochelle?
As of 22 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at A PRETTY FRENCH DETACHED HOUSE IN A NICE GARDEN-10mn for Beaches or La Rochelle on 3 May 2026 start from AU$131, 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.
How much is parking at A PRETTY FRENCH DETACHED HOUSE IN A NICE GARDEN-10mn for Beaches or La Rochelle?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at A PRETTY FRENCH DETACHED HOUSE IN A NICE GARDEN-10mn for Beaches or La Rochelle?
Check-in begins at 1:00 PM.
What time is check-out at A PRETTY FRENCH DETACHED HOUSE IN A NICE GARDEN-10mn for Beaches or La Rochelle?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is A PRETTY FRENCH DETACHED HOUSE IN A NICE GARDEN-10mn for Beaches or La Rochelle located?
This family-friendly La Jarne cottage is located by the sea, within 3 mi (5 km) of Week N GO Vertig o Parc and Angoulins Town Hall. Aquarium La Rochelle and Maritime Museum of La Rochelle are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Josette was very welcoming and warmed the house before our arrival. The addition French cake and breakfast food was a lovely touch. The home is quirky, which is the only reason for not giving 5 stars. It was perfect location for a one night stop on our travels with our dog.
Host and property were completely delightful. Josette greeted us with home-made flan, as well as brioche and a gallette; she bent over backwards to ensure our stay was lovely. SO happy to have stayed there!
Kathleen M.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Oct 2025
Merci, merci
Thank you very very much, It has been also a great pleasure for me to meet you and your friend
We enjoyed our stay but the weather unfortunately meant we couldn’t enjoy the garden as much as we would have liked. As detailed the property is quirky and quite small, so wouldn’t recommend for a longer stay
A little surprised by the quaintness of the oroperty at first but it was thouroughly charming and homely. Wonderful garden and patio areas with lots of interesting features. Very clean and very well equipped. We loved it, was always a joy to return after a busy day out and about. Lovely beach 6 mins away by car with good parking and nice restaurants. Opposite a really beautiful chateau. Host, Was very welcoming and helpful. Would definitely stay again
Yvonne B.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified
8/10 Good
charles h.
16 May 2024
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Ok
Needs a little upgrading in places
charles h.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified
2/10 Terrible
Marcel V.
24 Oct 2024
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Dirty old stinky gardenshed.
It was really dirty the house was full of mold, mold in the refrigerator, also on the outside of the refrigerator door, damp spots everywhere. Everything was stuck together with duck tape. It looked much better on the photo
Marcel V.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Nov 2024
Thank you very much for your comments
It's true after weeks of rain and storm and in autumn
The garden cannot be as it was in spring time!!
Also as I had in following several people with big dogs who made lot of problems all round the house and the garden, even yours!!! who roll in the water outside and I suppose dry himself on my carpet??? I have been obliged to threw it away and buy another one (cause the smell)!!
and find hairs everywhere after your go out!!
(In the house there are brush, vacuum cleaner and products to clean)
And as in France as elsewhere I suppose to obtain quickly people to repair it is not easy,I have try to make my maximum!!
So I am not sure I will go on to accept pets!!
A difficult review to write! There is some truth in the more negative reviews, and the shower (over a typical French hip bath) does require a degree of athleticism not always granted to us older types - and is not the greatest shower anyway. On the other hand, the history of the site is fascinating, and the now decaying outbuildings were in their time a genuine wonderland complete with beach and pool fed by the mill race!! What remains we found comfortable and the shaded evenings in the warm garden were beautiful and will always be a fond memory.
So my advice to future visitors is to read a good selection of the reviews on line and then decide whether you could be happy here. We were, we loved it, and we might well return. I do not know how much longer Josette can maintain the property in a rentable condition - but she is a wonderful host and in a short time we felt we had made a new friend. We recommend the host and the property!
Verified traveller
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Archival
4/10 Poor
Tanya D.
11 June 2016
Oh, well.?
Well, to compare with other properties in the area the price was tempting as welll as location and discription of the rental. Josette was very welcoming, made some baked custard dessert for us and left us some basics for breakfast. Also not everyone would take a dog, but... it was a stange place, a summer house or a shed in a neglected garden/allotement with other derelict buildings around, what one would keep for personal use only and definitly not for letting out to paying lodgers. Everything feels like a half-finished DIY project, furnishings were cast or worren out (something left over from 60-70s what owners didn't bother to take to a skip?). Bedrooms: one room with a bouncy bed with an old mattress (for two people? - no way!); second -a walk-in cupboard; bedding was so old - we went to by our own as well as scented candles to mask that old shed smell. There was no owen, washing machine or a dishwasher, not even a toaster, just an old hob stove, kettle and a cheap microwave. Very noisy D-road, but it gives very good access to commercial zones at both ends of it. The weather was good though so we spent most of the time out.
Tanya D.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr 2020
Happy you enjoyed my custard dessert.... It's true that the cottage is not made for IKEA furniture lovers!!! It's true also that is not announced on the site that you will find a washing machine (sheets,towels and linens... are provided!!), a dishwasher (the cottage is for 2/3) or an owen (the microwave can grill).The Bed in the Bedroom N°1 is not also for people who are used to king size bed, as it is a normal bed for 2 (140x200) and in Bedroom N°2 a bed for one person (usually in France for one person the size is 90x200 but here the size is 120x200!!). The Cottage is on a land of 2000m2 but only 500m2 round the cottage have been restored and are part of the rental and you are not supposed to trepass the panels "Limites d'accès"!!!.
As it is said also on the site, I have inherited this cottage 2 years ago at the death of my mother. The place (build by my father) was just like disneyland..but he died 14 years ago... My goal is just to make it as it was...unfortunately last year I had an accident and staid 6 months immobilized!! The nature grows very quickly.and as we say in french ;
"Paris ne s'est pas fait en un jour"!!!
Logement et jardin totalement atypiques, une hôte hyper sympathique et riche d’expérience. Un pied à terre idéalement placé pour découvrir La Rochelle et ses environs.
Michel F.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified
2/10 Terrible
eric v.
5 Sept 2025
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
maison insalubre . Dans la cuisine arriver d'eau des robinets pas visser .Dans la chambre au niveau de la porte de sortie le plancher se trou et se pourrie il y a une planche sur l'enfoncement et aussi un tapis .Pour prendre une douche il ni y a pas de pression d'eau et l'éponge pour la vaisselle était noir et usager . Le jardin n'est pas entretenue il y a des petite bestioles et moustique le petit courent d'eau pas entretenue .La maison aussi est très humide .Je trouve que 100 euros la journée c'est très cher pour ce que ça vaux . Je passerais plus par Abritel mauvaise expérience . Cordialement Mr Valery Eric
eric v.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Sept 2025
1 étoile!!!! vous me comblez de bonheur , c'est trop!! un tel lot de compliments sincères me vont droit au coeur!!
C'est vrai on a tendance à s'habituer aux compliments qui me sont habituellement donnés!!
Petit conseil pour le tarif, vous aviez sans doute égaré votre calculette, reprenez là avec votre facture !!
Je ne suis pas étonnée de ce que vous m'aviez dit en arrivant, quand on atteint un certain âge, on a du mal à se faire des amis!! J'avoue que je ne suis pas vraiment surprise!! Vous avez bien compris que grâce à votre charmant message, qu'avec moi vous avez une amie de plus!!! Je vous souhaite un très bon week end!!
Verified
4/10 Poor
BELLET j.
26 May 2025
Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, location
logeuse très sympa
Environnement mal tenu, logement très vieillot et trop chargé au niveau du mobilier.
Als wir die Bilder gesehen haben, waren wir neugierig auf dieses „romantische“ Objekt. Die Dame des Hauses war sehr freundlich und erklärte uns alles. Dann mussten wir 66 und 64 Jahre, 200€ in bar als Sicherheit hinterlegen. Leider mussten wir dann feststellen, dass das Haus vollkommen heruntergekommen war. Gefühlte 50 Jahre wurde nicht mehr renoviert. In den Ecken schwarze Schimmelflecken. Und vieles wurde provisorisch mit Klebeband repariert. Das Bett von der Großmutter war unbequem und im Schlafzimmer war ein unerträglicher Geruch. Wir schliefen also bei offenem Fenster. Leider gab es an der Straße so viel Verkehr, dass von der beschriebenen Ruhe keine Rede sein konnte. Deswegen sind wir trotz Bezahlung am nächsten Tag abgereist. Die Besitzerin zuckte nur mit den Schultern. Auf der ganzen Welt habe ich noch nie so eine Diskrepanz zwischen Angebot und Realität erlebt. Schade, dass wir keine Bilder anhängen können.
La maison est bien située, proche de La Rochelle, d'un centre commercial, de la côte. La dame est gentille, serviable et généreuse. Malheureusement, chez elle, ce n'est pas assez entretenu, ce n'est pas très propre. C'est dommage, il suffirait de peu pour que ce soit bien.
Endroit paisible et proche de La Rochelle, 15 minutes en voiture.
Petit dejeuner prevu pour les premiers jours et spécialité de la region nous attendent.
Pascal D.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024
About the host
Your host
Josette and Patrick We are in our Seventies and are retired. I have inherited from my parents this little house that I have all relooked for the pleasure (I hope) of British Tourists. I fell in love of Great Britain in my youth... I suppose I have transmitted to my daugthers as 2 of them married an English man.