Holiday France Direct

2 Cottages (LA000413) - Redon

Two beautifully renovated, spacious, beamed cottages set in 20 acres overlooking the garden, pool and adjacent farmland. A safe tranquil location with south-facing accommodation.

Both have a high degree of comfort with 2 first floor triple bedrooms plus shower/wc, ground floor double with adjacent shower/wc. One has open-plan lounge/diner/kitchen suitable for those with limited mobility. Fully equipped kitchens with dishwashers. Satellite tv, dvd and cd players. Private patios with bbq. Includes bed linen and electricity. Highchairs/cots/garden swings available.

1 Apartment (LA001453) - St Nazaire

Located in small holiday complex. The adjoining village has restaurants, shops and popular weekly market. Safe sandy beach (200 yards). Oysters and shellfish to gather at low tide.

Accommodation.

Upstairs. Double bedroom and twin bedroom (both with sea views), 2 bathrooms.

1 Cottage (LA001980_A) - Châteaubriant

Hunters Retreat is set in 17 acres of private land, the perfect place for a fantastic holiday offering peace and tranquility in a rural atmosphere.
There is something for everyone, your own swimming pool, The LODGE has its own exclusive Carp fishing pool (approx one acrea) with carp over 20lb plus. There is a pool table, bikes for the more adventurous, table tennis, childrens play area with trampoline, and plenty of room to swing a golf club or 2, play football, cricket etc.

1 Cottage (LA001980_B) - Châteaubriant

Hunters Retreat is set in 17 acres of private land, the perfect place for a fantastic holiday offering peace and tranquility in a rural atmosphere.
There is something for everyone, your own swimming pool. The CROFT has a exclusive coarse fishing pool, theres use of the tennis court and there is a full size pool table, bikes for the more adventurous, table tennis, childrens play area with trampoline, and plenty of room to swing a golf club or 2, play football, cricket etc.

1 Cottage (LA002630) - Chateaubriant

This well equipped and comfortably furnished semi detached cottage, at one end of the owner's longere, sleeps 4/6 non smokers. It is tastefully decorated and offers a warm welcome. There is plenty of rural character featuring exposed stone walls, oak beams and a wood burning stove, combined with all the modern essentials.

1 Cottage (LA002631) - St-Aubin-des-Châteaux

A former farm workers cottage, La Maison de Ferme offers peace and tranquillity in a rural setting. Completely refurbished in 2010 to provide very comfortable accommodation for up to 5 people.

Downstairs. Open plan lounge/kitchen and dining room with wood burning stove. Tv/dvd player, fridge, cooker, microwave, washing machine. Double bedroom with en suite shower room.

1 Cottage (LA002648_A) - Nort-sur-Erdre

Situated in a beautiful rural area excellent for families.
Our own horse riding and carriage rides are based on 20 Euros/ 1 h+. Bikes available at a small charge, badminton, table tennis, volleyball net and table-foot available free of charge.

1 Gite (LA002648_B) - Nort-sur-Erdre

Situated in a beautiful rural area excellent for families.
Our own 2.5 acre carp fishing lake wich is available if prebooked at the time of reserving your holiday. Our own horse riding and carriage rides are based on 20 Euros/ hr. Bikes available at a small charge, badminton, volley ball net, table tennis and table foot are available free of charge.

1 Cottage (LA002736) - Guémené-Penfao

Stylish converted cottage in a beautiful village-edge river setting, with open plan living/diner/kitchen, 2 bedrooms, 1 twin and 1 double bedrooms, each with en suite shower room. A large adjoining studio with shower, bar/kitchen and home cinema also availableas an addition, but not on its own. There is a shared utility/boathouse/cycle store.Use of a nearby riverside garden is included, great for barbecues and relaxing on hammocks (provided).

1 Cottage (LA002812) - Pornic

Quayside is situated in a quiet, elevated, central location in the pretty historic town of Pornic. The property comprises the ground floor of a former fisherman's cottage and benefits from its own private entrance via the large west-facing terrace (as shown in the main photograph). The property has been completely refurbished and offers light, airy and spacious accommodation. Pornic is an attractive market town in Western France, with a traditional food market held twice a week selling a wonderful array of delicious produce and there is also a wide range of restaurants and cafes. Golf, sailing, cycling, coastal walking and many beautiful, sandy beaches are all close by. Wi-Fi Broadband connection available to guests

1 Mobile Home (LA003010) - St. Jean de Monts

Walking Distance to the beach a fully equipped mobile home in private spacious well designated plot, on a fabulous top grade 4 star family owned French site. Ideal for families or couples, no large single sex parties allowed.

Sleeping up to 6 with car parking for one vehicle right outside, comes complete with cooker, microwave, fridge, shower etc. Duvets and pillows, childrens games,I pod player and CD provided.

1 Cottage (LA003030) - Chateaubriant

We've been awarded "Top Vacaction Rental" and "Rated Excellent" by Flipkey and Tripadvisor!

The Stable has been tastefully renovated and offers very comfortable accommodation. The building retains all the original French character with exposed beams and a woodburning stove.

1 Gite (LA003049) - Chateaubriant

Nestling in a quiet hamlet, this attractive stone built cottage has been tastefully renovated, incorporating beamed ceilings and log burner. This delightful stone built cottage sits in a well maintained garden just a short distance from the village of Soudan.

1 Apartment (LA003116) - Redon

Stone apartment house set in lovely village, with plenty of shops in walking distance including bakers, chemist, supermarket, shop, newsagent, Post Office, garage, bar and restaurant. There is a pizza van on Mondays and plenty of cafes close by.

1 Cottage (LA003289) - Chateaubraint

Les Blaizières is a modern French farmhouse set in 20 acres of our farmland in quiet countryside 10 miles south of Chateaubriant. It is perfect for a relaxing family holiday but also has all the ingredients for a fun filled time.

1 Gite (LL000662A) - Angers

Spacious and very comfortable renovated farmhouse (130m²) in a small peaceful hamlet with views across fields, close to Ingrandes-sur-Loire. 30km west of Angers in the Anjou wine region and 60km east of Nantes.

1 Gite (LL000970) - Noyant

Our renovated farmhouse is set in 9 acres of beautiful forested countryside, some 20 minutes drive from Saumur and is an ideal base for visiting many châteaux.

Ground floor. Fully equipped kitchen (hob, oven, fridge-freezer, microwave, washing machine and dishwasher). The beamed dining room and lounge are separated by an archway. Cave. Bathroom. Gamesroom.

2 Gites (LL001291) - Bourgeuil

A peaceful, spacious environment. Enjoy good wine and food, excellent golfing, cycle or walk in delightful, unspoilt countryside. Well situated for vineyards and restaurants. Wine tours and cycle hire available.
We have been awarded 3 stars for The Grenier and 4 stars for The Grange under the new French system of classement and also have the badge of Your Holiday Matters for our commitment to providing high quality accommodation.

1 Cottage (LL001494) - Vern d'Anjou

Comfortable & tastefully furnished cottage wih solar heated pool in a picturesque 2 acre setting. It provides the perfect venue for an anti-stress holiday & a wealth of activites, close to local villages, good restaurants, cafes & shops, plus the not so far away vineyards of the region.

2 Cottages (LL001818) - Saumur

Two beautifully restored luxury stone character cottages are situated in an excellent location to sample all the delights of French lifestyles.

Fantastic restaurants, shopping, wine-tasting, chateaux and gardens, pretty villages, river boat trips, nature walks, fishing, watersports, horse riding and golf, etc, all close by. Linen and towels are included throughout your stay.

1 Cottage (LL001922) - Doué-la-Fontaine

A delightful detached cottage set in a tranquil setting on the edge of a small village convenient for châteaux, historic sites, walking and cycling country, French food and wine and local markets. It faces a Norman castle and open countryside and has a private terrace built into the side of a hill (with barbecue, lighting, table and chairs).

1 Cottage (LL001958) - Gennes/Les Rosiers-sur-Loire

In a peaceful situation on south side of Loire with view of river - good cycling and walking country. Within easy reach of châteaux, wine caves, lake with watersports. Local pool 1km. Futuroscope 1½ hours away.

6 Cottages (LL002017) - Saumur

'Domaine des Vignes' is a collection of 4 luxury cottages exclusively for grown ups, offering self catering accommodation, designed and furnished to the highest standards:-

3 Gites (LL002049) - Saumur

IDYLLIC, PEACEFUL COUNTRY RETREAT AROUND LARGE COURTYARD
Secure and secluded heated pool. 3 gites to rent separately or together with additional en suite accommodation in the main Barn opposite the gites, if required, for larger parties. Exceptionally comfortable and beautifully restored with beautiful open views. Each Gite has its own flat screen TV and DVD player. Heating and wood burning stoves. Close to châteaux and wine-tasting.

1 Apartment (LL002203) - Saumur

Montsoreau is where 'the heart of the Loire Valley lies' according to The Rough Guide to The Loire (2nd edition, 2007), which lists the village and its neighbour Candes-St. Martin, fifth in its '22 things not to miss’. One of 'Les Plus Beaux Villages de France', clustered around its famous château on the left bank of the Loire, Montsoreau is a great place to relax and enjoy the gentle pace of life, climate and beautiful scenery. Village shops (including baker, butcher, delicatessan, grocer, wine caves), café-bars, restaurants, food market (Sunday), monthly flea market, doctors surgery, antique shops, ATM. Supermarkets in Saumur and Bourgeuil (8 miles) and Chinon (11 miles).

3 Gites (LL002338) - Saumur

Le Chant d'Oiseau is a collection of 3 beautifully renovated gites set in stunning countryside in the sleepy northern reaches of the Loire Valley, close to Saumur. We cater specifically for families, and disabled travellers. Out of season short breaks are welcomed and we're open all year round. Le Chant d'Oiseau is unique in that we operate a very small campsite here too, just 10 pitches, arranged around the outside of our 2 acre gardens. The dynamic created by having both gites and camping guests makes for a wonderful 'community' atmosphere, which we encourage with twice-weekly table d'hôtes, wine-tastings and pizza and fouée afternoons cooked in our own bread oven! We have lots to do in the area as well as on-site. Chateaux, vineyards, wine trails, museums, canoe/kayaking, horse riding, fishing, walking, cycling - it's all here. On-site we have pool table, splash pool, badminton, play area, boules ping-pong plus lots more! There's free wi-fi connection if you need it, and plenty of books in our library. Many of our guests tell us that they usually make a point of not visiting a holiday destination twice, but they make an exception for us!

1 Apartment, 2 Gites (LL002718) - Saumur

Set in tranquil countryside in the heart of the Loire Valley, Le Haut Gue offers holiday accommodation of a very high standard in 2 traditional stone-built farmhouses, complete with heated pool set in spacious gardens.
The area is described as "an outstanding cultural landscape of great beauty", containing historic towns and villages and great architectural monuments and chateaux. The surrounding countryside is ideal for walking or cycling, or you can simply relax next to the pool. Golf, tennis, horse riding and sailing are all available within a short drive. The surrounding countryside is ideal for walking or cycling, or you can simply relax next to the pool. Art lessons are available for guests, please contact for details.

1 Cottage (LM001221) - Renazé

Gite for holiday rentals with pool in the north of France. Set in 1 acre of pretty, south facing, landscaped gardens and terraces with herb garden and quiet, interesting corners and eating areas.

1 Cottage (LM001715_A) - Mayenne

Situated in a sleepy medieval town, stroll to the shops, bars, lakes and the château. La Maison Fleurie is 1 of 2 neighbouring, recently renovated houses 70 miles south of Caen. A delightful base for walking, fishing, cycling (bikes available) and car trips to Normandy, Brittany and the Loire.

1 Cottage (LM001715_B) - Mayenne

Situated in a sleepy medieval town, stroll to the shops, bars, lakes and the château. La Vigne recently renovated house 70 miles south of Caen. A delightful base for walking, fishing, cycling (bikes available) and car trips to Normandy, Brittany and the Loire.

1 Gite (LM002514) - Villaines La Juhel

Charming honeysuckle adorned one bedroom gite, attached to English owners farmhouse, for couples only.

Well equipped to a high standard with tasteful furniture (some antique) set in open countryside with wonderful views and only 1.5km from the bustling market town of Villaines La Juhel.

1 Cottage (LM002714) - Chateau Gontier

18th century stone property with 4 bedrooms and private 3 acre lake for fishing

Wheelchair accessible.

1 Cottage (LM002744) - Gorron

A beautiful fully restored detached cottage, set in open countryside in its own grounds. Only 5km from the nearest town of Gorron, there are local shops and bars close by.
Approx 2hrs from the ferry port of Caen and only 80km from the coastline of Le Mont St Michel. The cottage has one bedroom that sleeps 2, additional sleeping is available by use of a double size electric aero air bed, ideal for young children, which can be used either upstairs or in the lounge area. The courtyard stye garden is very private, has a raised patio area with a large built in bbq and garden furniture.

1 Cottage (LM003001) - Mayenne

A true French 'Longere' or longhouse dating from 1747 or earlier with the original beams and huge fireplace offering a 'no frills' French experience at a good price.

Lots to see and do, a great base to explore a fantastic region. Nearby are the Mancelle Alps with canoeing, rock climbing and walking. Large forests are close by with wildlife, fungi and flora to suit the naturalist. The house is close to 3 large bathing lakes with lifeguards, bars etc whilst just down the lane is a large fishing lake. Trout streams are a local speciality as are the huge river catfish in Mayenne. The area is great for walking and cycling with old railway lines converted to bridleways. The Mayenne Department is also famous for horses and equestrian centres as well as apples, cider and Calvados. There is an English real ale brewery and pubs just a few miles away. For those who like motor racing Le Mans is only 45 minutes by car...or you can just sit and watch the wildlife in our fully enclosed wooded garden.

1 Bed and breakfast (LM003008) - Lassy Les Chateaux

A warm welcome awaits you in our tranquil two hundred year old restored farmhouse.
La Cloue is situated on our 15 acre smallholding with great views over the valley. We have a large organic vegetable garden, an orchard and free range poultry.

Start the day with a continental breakfast of home made bread, jams and local butter.
Two or three course evening meals are available by arrangement and wine is included with dinner or soft drinks. A vegetarian option is available if pre-booked. Meals are prepared using produce from our own garden or local produce.

The charming Petite Medieval town of Lassay les Chateaux, with shops, cafes, bars and restaurants to enjoy, is just 2km away, with its châteaux open to the public.

We are in the North of Mayenne, in the Normandy Maine National Park.

1 Gite (LM003028) - Domfront

Nestled on the borders of Normandy and the Pays de la Loire, this converted 100 year old farm building has been renovated to a high standard and offers excellent accommodation for between 2-6 guests.

Set in a pretty courtyard at the end of a quiet lane (ideal as a central base for touring) you will find the peace and relaxation you deserve as you enjoy the panoramic views over the beautiful surrounding countryside. You can also enjoy the varied wildlife (including 2 barn owls) around the grounds and our developing gardens.

1 Cottage (LM003079) - Lassay Les Chateaux

The cottage is stone built over 3 floors and has been renovated keeping its French country style, the country garden has seating, bbq and views down the valley.

A welcome pack is provided on your arrival including basic supplies and information packs including how long it should take guests to get to amenities and tourist attractions etc.

1 Gite (LM003094) - Evron

Our property is located in quiet countryside on one of the Coëvron hillsides with fantastic views across valley of farmland and forests where you can enjoy quiet walks or horseriding or mountain biking down country lanes and footpaths. It has 8 acres of pasture land where we keep our two horses. Our location is also convenient for Le Mans, Paris, Mont Saint Michel and coast, Bayeau (tapestry) and historic places, such as St Suzanne, Jublains, Fougeres and Laval.

1 Gite (LM003196) - Mayenne

A bright and spacious stone house set within 4 acres of beautiful countryside on the edge of its own forest with attractive lake accessed through woods.

Recently refurbished and offering comfortable accommodation on 2 floors with en suite to one bedroom, family bathroom and additional wc on ground floor.

1 Cottage (LM003205) - Alençon

The gite, part of an 11^th century mill, nestles between a 15^th century manor house and a small river (category 1, trout-fishing). Entirely renovated, it is on one level, opening to a very sunny terrace.

1 Gite (LM003213) - Fougeres

Our (no-smoking) wheelchair and child-friendly 2 bedroomed gite (La Petite Maison) has been completely renovated for 2013.

It is fully insulated and double-glazed so it is as warm in winter as it is light and airy in summer.

The cottage shares 1 acre of grounds with our farmhouse, and you will find a 19 foot outdoor pool surrounded by decking, flower tubs and seating, an orchard, a large play area with 2 different sized sets of swings, a zip wire, sandpit and very large trampoline, a barbecue, and lots of tables and chairs scattered around so you can relax with a glass of wine while keeping an eye on your children.

1 Cottage (LM003246) - Craon

Barille´is a detached cottage within the grounds of our family home. We have a small lake, stocked with a variety of course fish, Carp to 20lb, tench to 5lb, bream, roach. rudd etc. We also have a small boat for your use.

1 Cottage (LM003251) - Lassey Les Chateaux

This 16th century newly refurbished farmhouse has been renovated to incorporate both original and modern features. Two sizeable bedrooms, bathroom, kitchen and large comfortable 20ft lounge with oak beams, wood floor and impressive stone wall fireplace and log burner. Privately situated, yet only a 6 minute drive from the nearby town and amenities in Lassay-les-Chateaux, this charming rural self-catering holiday home offers peace, tranquility, exceptional views with an abundance of local activites places to visit and excellent cuisine.

1 Gite (LM003303) - Fougerès

Enjoy a relaxing holiday in a beautiful, restored detached character barn with feature bread oven. Perfect retreat for that romantic or peaceful getaway ideally situated for exploring the Loire, Brittany and Normandy.

1 Gite (LS003224) - La Flèche

A well appointed luxury gìte ideal for couples who want to escape to the country but still want all the modern conveniences of home. Just outside historic Roman village on the Loir River, 30 mins South of Le Mans. Character exterior with contemporary, well appointed interior. Within walking distance of river in historic area with chateaux, vineyards and troglodyte caves. Easy reach of historic cities of Tours and Angers. Leisure lakes and water sports, woods, walks, cycling, golf and horse-riding near by. Local markets every day of the week plus summer festivals.

1 Apartment (LV000294) - Bretignolles-sur-Mer

Property Seaside Sleeps

1 Villa (LV000541) - Chantonnay

La Grande Barbiere is an 18th century logis with pool in 2 acres of grounds set in the heart of the French countryside. Activities include fishing, golf, walking and cycling.

The property is self-contained and private with its own swimming pool. The house has 6 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms (4 en suite), spacious lounge, gamesroom with pool table and table tennis. Fully equipped kitchen (washing machine, dishwasher, microwave). Central heating.

1 Gite (LV000815) - La Châtaigneraie

Le Puy Renou is a lovely old 18th century Vendée farmhouse, beautifully restored with beamed rooms and views overlooking the surrounding countryside. Situated in a large secluded grassed garden of approximately an acre.
Le Puy Renou is a small hamlet in the Vendée, half a mile from the village of La Chapelle aux Lys, a pretty village with church and doctors surgery.

1 Villa (LV000917) - Vieillevigne

Relax in a tranquil countryside village at our peaceful spacious farmhouse. Located about 3-5km from the towns of Vieillevigne and L'Herbergement.

There is a large enclosed area to the rear of the house with a superb, completely private 30' x 15' heated swimming pool and latest electric safety cover surrounded by a spacious terrace with loungers, table, chairs and pool house. To the rear there is also a large area separate from the pool with patio, barbecue and large table, ideally safe for children to play.

1 Villa (LV001055) - Aizenay

Large detached south facing farmhouse and garden on the edge of a hamlet with views over open countryside. Barn with floodlit table tennis, boule pitch and a variety of bikes for your use.

Accommodation. The house has 4 double bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, a large well equipped kitchen/dining room with wood burning stove, separate lounge with tv/video and lots of games. Electric radiators in all the rooms. Dishwasher, washing machine, eye level oven and ceramic hob, microwave. Linen can be provided.

(LV001068) - La Roche-sur-Yon

This spacious country house set in farmland is rural but not remote, being only 3.5km from the village of Apremont with its château and lake with imported beach which is ideal for those with young children.

The larger town of Aizenay which has a large supermarket, banks, Post Office, boulangeries, etc is approximately 12 km away. Beautiful sandy beaches are within a 20-30 minute drive, the closest being St Gilles Croix de Vie.

1 Villa (LV001145) - Pouzauges

Rural Vendee. Relax in a large garden with exclusive use of 10m heated pool, lighting, terrace, bbq, patios, boules area and table tennis. Enjoy quiet lanes, marked trails and Mervant Forest for cycling (bicycles available) and walking. Visit local attractions. Golf, fishing and horse riding in the area. Take day trips to the Vendée beaches, Marais Poitevin (boating), Puy du Fou, La Rochelle, Futuroscope and the Loire Valley.

3 Gites (LV001191) - Fontenay-le-Comte

Our properties in the sunny South Vendée offer high quality comfortable family holiday accommodation with heated swimming pools for family holidays.

Les Alouettes – located in the village of Le Langon sleeps 8 plus 2 babies in 4 bedrooms with 2 bathrooms. The property shares a large "L" shaped heated pool with the owners (equivalent to a 12 x 6m rectangular pool, but more fun!) and is well equipped with outdoor play equipment.

4 Bed and breakfasts (LV001264) - La Roche-sur-Yon

Comfortable B&B accommodation in our renovated mill house where each of our 4 double bedrooms has its own en suite shower, wc and washbasin and one of the rooms can comfortably accommodate 4 people. We provide breakfast and a picnic lunch and all linen.

1 Mobile Home (LV001307) - St Jean-de-Monts

All amenities including indoor pool and flumes. Childrens water play area. Emplacement offering plenty of privacy at the end of a small cul de sac.WiFi available in home,registeration required at camp reception, €21 per week

Non smoking. Fully equipped. Sheets and pillow cases are an optional extra. Full size cooker, fridge and small freezer. Patio with furniture and gas bbq.

1 Cottage (LV001346) - Luçon

Situated on the edge of a village, 5 minutes drive from the lively coastal resort of La Tranche-sur-Mer with its shopping facilities and its miles of superb sandy beaches. The area is ideal for the beach, watersports, rambling, cycling, fishing, golf and horse riding.

2 Mobile Homes (LV001491) - Les Sables-d'Olonne

We have a choice of 2 and 3 bedroomed mobile homes at five different 4 star family campsites on the Vendee coast. Please see our website for more details.
* Les Sables d'Olonne (2)
* Jard sur Mer
* St Jean de Monts

1 Villa (LV001581) - Luçon

A fully furnished 3 bedroom bungalow situated in St Denis-du-Payre a typical French Village within easy reach of LUCON (A38 junction 7) and the beautiful beaches at La Faute and La Tranche,approx 10 miles away. The lively resorts of La Rochelle and Les Sables d'Olonne approx 30 miles. La Rochelle Airport with flights from Stansted, Birmingham, Southampton and Bristol is 30 minutes away.

1 Mobile Home (LV001626) - St Gilles-Croix-de-vie

Spacious mobile home in a fenced garden, sited on a quality holiday park, less than 5 minutes by car from beautiful Blue Flag beaches.

Lounge/diner includes satellite tv and hi-fi. Fully-fitted kitchen. Ceiling fan. One double and one twin bedrooms. Shower room, separate wc. Sundeck complete with furniture, also separate patio area with bbq.

1 Mobile Home (LV001750) - St Jean-de-Monts

We have mobile homes at Camping Les Genets and Camping Acapulco at St Jean-de-Monts, at Camping Le Chaponnet at Brem-sur-Mer just north of Les Sables-d 'Olonne, and Camping L'Oceano d'Or at Jard-sur-Mer. All sites are 4 and 5 stars.

1 Apartment, 2 Cottages (LV001792) - Luçon

Two bungalows plus self-contained studio. Each bungalow sleeps 6-8 and studio is suitable for couple or couple with 1 child. Situated within 5000m² of gardens on the edge of a small village. St Denis-du-Payre nestles within a natural reserve boasting many species of birds including herons and storks. The unspoilt beaches are within a 10-15 minute drive with the nearby coastal towns of La Tranche and La Faute-sur-Mer. La Rochelle and Les-Sables-d 'Olonne are within a 40 minute drive. Activities include horse riding, golf, watersports, walking and cycling and can all be found locally.

1 Gite (LV001861) - Talmont-St-Hilaire

Situated in a quiet hamlet 2km from the Veillon beach awarded 'Pavillon Bleu d'Europe' in 2011 for quality and cleanliness. Talmont-St-Hilaire, south of the Vendée, stands out for its unspoilt and very diverse natural environment including an abundance of walks and cycle tracks. Other local activities include golf, watersports and horse riding.

1 Gite (LV001977_A) - Chantonnay

Two properties, House and Barn, can be let together or separately.
17th century lovingly converted barn situated in a small hamlet near Sigournais in glorious countryside is the place to unwind.
The house with a 90 square metre courtyard is situated on the other side of the road to the barn.

1 Gite (LV001977_B) - Chantonnay

Two properties, House and Barn, can be let together or separately.
(The house with a 90 square metre courtyard is situated on the other side of the road to the barn).
A perfect base to explore rural France and to enjoy the history, attractions, excellent climate and charm of the Vendee. Spend a day on the Atlantic beaches of Sable d'Olonne, La Tranche or La Faute or alternatively take a boat out in the Marais Poitevin (the 'Green Venice' of France). The cities of Nantes and Poitiers are within easy striking distance by car for superb restaurants and shopping. Plus, Sigournais is only 25km from the Puy du Fou theme park, the second most popular tourist attraction in France after the Eiffel Tower.

1 Villa (LV002168) - La Rochelle

Holiday in France near La Rochelle and Ile de Ré in a pretty stone traditional fisherman's cottage with a large living space and private enclosed new swimming pool in garden area and situated on the edge of a pretty village.

1 Villa (LV002210) - Challans

Detached cottage to accommodate 2-6 people. Heated swimming pool for your exclusive use with pool and garden furniture. Covered bbq area.

Lounge with satellite tv. Well fitted kitchen with dishwasher, fridge, microwave, washing machine.

1 Gite (LV002422) - Pouzauges

If you yearn for privacy and the peace, tranquillity and friendliness of rural France, this is the property for you. Located on the outskirts of the small and picturesque country town of Pouzauges,Vendee. This detached house is set in its own grounds adjacent to fields.

1 Gite (LV002568_A) - La Tranche-sur-Mer

Le Palmier is a child friendly 4 bedroom stone built detached farmhouse with air conditioned bedrooms. Just a 2 minute walk to a wonderful village offering bars/cafes/restaurants & weekly street markets plus only 10 minutes by car to 'Blue Flag' sandy beaches. Only 3½ hours from St Malo and 1 hour from the airports of Nantes and La Rochelle. Our holiday homes make a perfect getaway for those wanting a quick, easy trip to excellent beaches and sunshine.

1 Gite (LV002568_B) - La Tranche-sur-Mer

Le Pressoir is a child friendly barn conversion (120m2) offering 4 bedrooms and is ideally located only a 2 minute stroll from a lively village and just a 10 minute drive from wonderful 'Blue Flag' sandy beaches. It's the perfect holiday home for family and friends wishing to share a holiday experience. Only 3½ hours from St Malo and approx. 1h20mins from the airports of Nantes and La Rochelle this holiday homes make a perfect getaway for those wanting a quick, easy trip to excellent beaches and sunshine.

1 Gite (LV002568_C) - La Tranche-sur-Mer

Ideal for families holidaying together - La Pergola is a detached four bedroom barn conversion with all the modern comforts you would expect when renting a quality holiday home. It's in a wonderful village offering bars/cafes/restaurants & just 10 minutes by car to sandy 'Blue Flag' beaches.

1 Villa (LV002569) - La Tranche-sur-Mer

La Mirabelle caters for families who are looking for a spacious private villa, great facilites yet ideal for children too.

HEATED & FENCED 10 x 5m swimming pool, plus fenced children's pool, swing/slide play equipment, outdoor table tennis table, swing ball, badminton, an indoor tv/playroom with 2 comfy sofas with UK TV access, over 100 top title family/children films, dvd and video player.

3 Gites (LV002589) - Ste Hermine

Maison Raphaël & Maison Céleste:

5 bedroom combined gite with heated outdoor swimming pool, set in 4 acres of gardens/grounds. Or can be independently let as one 3 bedroom & one 2 bedroom gite. Part of a small group of buildings surrounding 300 year old, now disused, watermill.

1 Mobile Home (LV002746) - St Jean de Monts

Modern mobile homes with decking on two campsites in St Jean de Monts.
Central large kitchen, 2 living rooms, 2 bedrooms plus sofabed in the lounge, 1 bathroom, electric heating. Decking outside. Entertainment on-site. Parking next to mobile home.

1 Villa (LV002784) - Sion

Ave des Mimosas is 800 metres from the coast with its many sandy beaches, a pleasant 10 min walk over the dunes and through the pine trees. The house built 2007 is set high on a pine covered dune with its own private gated entrance.

1 Mobile Home (LV002818) - Jard sur Mer

Thomas James Holidays specialises in providing first class self catering accommodation in the Vendee region of Western France. We are situated on a superb, well run 5* campsite in the bustling and picturesque seaside resort of Jard sur Mer.

1 Cottage (LV002822) - Fontenay-le-Comte

This charming 250 year old "vicarage" in the quiet village of St Michel le Cloucq, 85200, Vendée, is available for holidays all year round. The premises have recently been renovated and have full central heating. A stunning stone staircase greets you on arrival and the property is spacious with tall ceilings and walled gardens. The village sits on a peak in the Bocage region of the Mervent Forest close to the River Vendee, and is characterised by the ancient church next door. There is a village bar and a restaurant. Local walking, cycling, wildlife (we have seen otters and deer), lake swimming, boating and fishing facilities are within 3km. Stunning beaches of the Vendee and Charente Maritime are approx 50km

1 Villa (LV002840) - La Tranche sur Mer

Maison Botineau, ideal for a family holiday, is in the small hamlet of La Saivrie, in Champ Saint Père, 20km from the sea, surrounded by wooded hills and footpaths. Built in the last century, it was renovated to provide a comfortable holiday home, keeping all its character with old beams and floor tiles. There is a large sitting room with open fire, big kitchen/dining room with dishwasher, gas hob and electric oven, fridge-freezer, microwave. Backroom with washing machine, shower room with basin and loo.

1 Gite (LV002863) - Luçon

The Gite ("Sans Souci") has a spacious first bedroom with one double bed and one set of bunk beds, bathroom and shower en suite.

The second bedroom has one double bed, 2 singles, with a shower room and toilet en suite.

2 Cottages, 3 Gites (LV002877) - La Chataigneraie

Located in a tranquil rural area within beautiful grounds of about 3.5 acres with 12 x 6m solar heated securely fenced swimming pool. Gamesroom with table tennis etc.

Coast, beaches and La Rochelle about an hour's drive. Ample parking and very safe for young children. Good opportunities for nature-watching in the garden. Non-smokers only please.

3 Gites (LV002900) - St Julien-des-Landes, coastal/rural

2013 : AUGUST from 24th onward : the 3 gîtes are STILL available ( SEPTEMBER :STILL very hot, usually ) !

JUNE & JULY weeks still available.

SPECIAL OFFER : As a thank you, we offer a £50 discount

1 Villa (LV002960) - La Tranche sur Mer

This elegant 6 bedroom family themed villa is an ideal holiday home for families wishing to share a memorable holiday experience as each families private area (i.e. master bedroom and kids room) all have their own shower rooms or bathrooms.

Beau Rivage also boasts a fenced private and heated swimming pool and is in the ideal location being just 5 minutes by car from sandy beaches and a couple of minutes walk from a lively village with cafes, restaurants and twice weekly markets.

1 Cottage (LV002966) - Jard Sur Mer

Modern 3 Bedroom Seaside Villa in the Small Resort of Jard Sur Mer

1 Mobile Home (LV002986_A) - St Jean de Monts

1 Mobile Home (LV002986_B) - St Jean de Monts

Les Amiaux

Les Amiaux is a lovely 4* caravan site set in a 30 acre park behind a forest in the Vendee area of France - which has its own micro - climate giving it comparable sunshine hours to the South of France
A ½ mile woodland walk leads to a wide sandy beach which is very safe for children. There are also many more beaches in the area. On the site there is a grocery store, the shop opening hours are 8am to12 noon and 3pm to 7pm. It offers a good range of products at reasonable prices.

1 Mobile Home (LV002986_C) - St Jean de Monts

Les Amiaux

Les Amiaux is a lovely 4* caravan site set in a 30 acre park behind a forest In the Vendee Area of France - which has it's own micro - climate giving it comparable sunshine hours to the South of France.

1 Mobile Home (LV002997) - Apremont

Chalet Vendee, a 2 bedroom Chalet on a 4 star site

For a relaxing or adventurous holiday this is a great place to stay. We fell in love with the place and decided to buy it.

The friendly staff on reception speak very good English. Our luxury "cottage style" chalet is on a generous corner plot. The chalet has its own car space and a lawned area to the front and to the side, with plenty of room for sunbathing.

1 Villa (LV003018) - La Roche sur Yon

La Grange provides ideal accommodation for a large family or 2 families sharing. There is ample outdoor space including a swimming pool and terrace for al fresco dining, we welcome children and La Grange has been renovated and equipped accordingly.

1 Villa (LV003021) - L'Aiguillon-sur Mer

Custom built just over 12 years ago to a high specification and ideally situated on a quiet residential lane on the edge of a pleasing village offering all amenities, with beautiful countryside views from the westerly facing rear garden.

1 Gite (LV003031) - Fontenay-le-comte

The Farmhouse has been recently modernised to a high standard retaining character & traditional features. Comfortably furnished with fully equipped kitchen, plenty of seating and comfortable beds. For your entertainment The Farmhouse is equipped with tv and English satellite channels and a dvd player. With private enclosed garden with patio furniture and bbq.

1 Villa (LV003034) - Fontenay Le Comte

Located in a quiet village, just outside the Renaissance town of Fontenay-le-Comte, the large, Charantaise style house has all the amenities you would expect for a quality holiday. Four large double bedrooms, each with its own shower/bathroom makes this the perfect location for families or groups. A fully equipped kitchen, separate dining room and comfortable lounge give all our guests the chance to sample the tastes of France in relaxing surroundings. Outside there are further areas to dine al fresco, as well as to enjoy the large garden, solar heated pool and a gamesroom to entertain both young and not so young.

1 Villa (LV003115) - Lucon

This traditional longere farmhouse dates back to the 1840's, built of stone and roman tile roof, and is full of character. The house has been sympathetically renovated to retain many original features, including stonework and exposed beams. The rooms are spacious and well equipped with a mixture of modern and traditional fittings with comfort in mind. The large kitchen and dining area lends itself to lively evenings enjoying produce from local markets, vineyards and suppliers, or you can find a quiet corner in one of the two sitting rooms to hide away and enjoy that book you can't put down!

1 Villa (LV003117) - Chantonnay

Spacious, 1880s, stone built farmhouse in 3 hectaires including a small wood. The house was restored in 2001 with new plumbing, electricity and artistic decor.

There is a 12m pool, a large sun-trap terrace and cool tree-shaded areas for outside eating. Good for large families, 2 families or groups of friends. Completely peaceful and private. Suitable for people who like reading, conversation, swimming and walking in wooded countryside surroundings. Lots of very interesting historical sites to visit in the area and there are good restaurants within a few kilometers. An hour and a quarter to the extensive beaches of the Vendee coast and to La Rochelle.

1 Gite (LV003123) - Lucon

A delightful single-storey cottage, full of character, with a large open-plan living area and dining space and well-equipped kitchen. There are 2 bedrooms with a double sofabed in the living area. The ideal party size is 4, but 6 can be accommodated, see different tarifs. The gite benefits from its own quiet garden and parking area, and guests have joint access to the gardens, games and heated swimming pool of the property. Furnished and equipped with comfort in mind, high quality Egyptian cotton linen and towels are included in the price.

1 Mobile Home (LV003134) - St Gilles Croix de Vie

Modern cottage style (centre lounge) mobile homes all with attached wooden terracing/decking on a 4 star campsite in the stunning and sunny Vendee region in Western France. Easily accessible from the northern ferry ports of France and close to airports of Nantes/Rennes/Poitiers/La Rochelle.

1 Gite (LV003135) - Chantonnay

Tranquil French country cottage with heated swimming pool overlooking the countryside. Comfortably sleeps 6 adults or 4 adults and 4 children. Set in the village of La Caillere with all amenities. Accessible to lakes, beaches, Puy de Fou and much more. Wi-fi available.

1 Cottage (LV003148) - La Tranche Sur Mer

Minutes from the beach, we offer luxury self cater holiday accommodation with air conditioning, in peaceful surroundings; everything you could possibly want for the perfect self catering holiday. The ideal vacation.

Situated on the Atlantic beach in the Vendee, La Tranche sur Mer is one of the loveliest and most accessible holiday destinations in France and only a few degrees North of Mediterranean resorts.

1 Mobile Home (LV003169) - Nantes

The Super Titania mobile provides comfort and luxury. Fully fitted with everything you might need.

The accommodation is kept to an extremely high standard with the cleaning and maintenance top prioity.

If there should be a problem we have a reliable person on call 24/7

1 Villa (LV003184) - Fontenay le compte

Sleeps 18+. Stunning 8 bedroom renovated farmhouse set in an idyllic rural setting with an acre of land and outstanding views over the glorious Vendee countryside and a private infinity pool. The house itself has been carefully restored using lots of oak, stone and terracotta.

1 Cottage (LV003186) - Mareuil-sur-lay-Dissais

The property is on the edge of the village and has beautiful country views. It has a large barn, wine press, orchard, large gardens, terraces and an enclosed front patio garden. It is ideal for barbecues, relaxing, enjoying lazy meals and sunny days.

1 Cottage (LV003200) - Chantonnay

Recently renovated house with a large secure garden (ideal for children) and patio in the heart of a small country town, overlooking the town square and it's church.

Ideal for 2 small families. A very comfortable stay for those wishing to discover the French way of life and the Vendée.

1 Villa (LV003225) - Fontenay Le Comte

The Moulin De Guinche is a superbly located attractive Luxury Villa with 5 double bedrooms, complete with its own huge heated indoor swimming pool, and benefits from being newly and professionally renovated to a very high standard.

It sits in 3 acres of tranquil landscaped gardens with its own private lake that is stocked with fish.

1 Gite (LV003226) - Fontenay Le Comte

The Moulin is set just outside a small village. The only noise comes from the Church bells that chime hourly. The sound of sheep and a couple of cows in the surrounding fields really emphasises the tranquillity of the area.

St Cyr des Gats has a cafe/bar, restaurant, boulangerie, Post Office, Church and hairdressers. A small supermarket (Spar), cash point, butchers, chemist and patisserie can be found in La Calliere, 6km away.

1 Cottage (LV003261) - La Roche Sur Yon

Large farmhouse with a garden, patio and swimming pool in the heart of the countryside. Ideal for 2 families. A very comfortable stay for those wishing to discover the French way of life and the Vendée.

1 Villa (LV003266) - Saint Jean de Monts

Villa with character in a quiet area adjoining the pine forest, 800m from the main beach (free parking ) and 350m from the shops and market.
Large conservatory with dining table to up to 10 persons, fitted kitchen with all the cooking ustensils provided, lounge with English and French tv via sattellites, radios, dvd player, books, games.