Sunshine, sandy beaches, a stunning indoor pool and horses in the paddock - it’s easy to see why the owners of No. 11, Les Chapelles have fallen in love with the place! With fantastic features like the large, lawned play area, which is all part and parcel of the family ethos of sharing their good life with others. This also means the gîtes are well geared up for babies and toddlers.
The owners’ house, or ‘maison de maître’, is somewhere between 125 and 200 years old, with a number of ancient outbuildings which they have transformed into a 3 bedroom gîte (Le Cadran Solaire), a 2-bedroom gîte (La Cachette) and a funky indoor pool designed by a local architect. The gîtes are a modern and minimalist take on the traditional buildings and the owners have tried to equip them with everything needed for an enjoyable and relaxing holiday.
The living rooms are large and comfortable, with wood-burning stoves, satellite TV and DVD players and the modern fitted kitchen are well equipped, from coffee machines, dishwashers and microwaves to the range cooker and double Belfast style sink in Le Cadran. The bedrooms are smart and contemporary, with feature wall decor and big comfy beds, plus there’s a classic slipper bath in Le Cadran for parents to enjoy an indulgent soak.
Les Chapelles is set in 3.5 acres of land, some of which is a paddock for the horses but mostly providing plenty of space for children to play with the ride-ons, discover the mini tree house and clamber over the large climbing frame with slide. Le Cadran also has a private shaded dining terrace and lawn, while La Cachette has a sunny patio, both with barbecues for eating outdoors and catching some rays. Everyone will love the fab indoor pool, with walls of glass doors that open onto the outdoor sun terrace overlooking the lawn, so parents can chill out while the children burn off some energy.
Accommodation Overview - La Cachette
La Cachette (The Hiding Place) is the smaller of the two guest gites at Les Chapelles. It is a first floor apartment, set within a 200 year old barn. It sleeps four people, plus a baby in a cot, in two good-sized bedrooms - one with double bed and one with twin beds. The gîte has a large living room and separate kitchen diner. There’s a pretty terrace with furniture for outdoor dining. Both gites have ovens, hobs, fridge freezers, dishwashers, washing machines, microwave ovens, coffee machines, English-language satellite TV, DVD players and barbecues.
Kate Berryman
Member since Apr 2013
| Sleeps 4 + cots in 2 bedrooms comprising 1 x double & 1 x twin (two singles). The bedrooms share a shower room (baby bath available). |
 | La Rochelle, 1hr and Bordeaux is 1hr15m drive away. |
 | The channel ferry ports of Cherbourg, Caen and St. Malo are about a 5 hour drive, with Calais and the Eurotunnel about a 7 hour drive. |
 | Beautiful beaches at St Georges-de-Didonne and Royan are within 25 minutes' drive, with the Cote Sauvage about 40 minutes away by car. The Ile de Re and Ile d'Oleron are within an hour's drive. |
 | Stunning year-round indoor heated swimming pool with steps to enter. One depth throughout, (about 130cm) |
 | Toddler-friendly Les Chapelles has a communal play barn stocked with toys and ride ons. |
 | This baby-friendly gite boasts gear including: 1 x wooden cot , 2 x travel cpts . Bed guards, stairgates, plastic crockery, cutlery and cups. |
 | These baby and toddler-friendly gites have plenty of books, toys, dressing up clothes, and children's DVDs. |
 | Pre-arrival shopping service available to cover first evening meal and breakfast the following day. |
 | This client friendly gite offers outdoor play in the form of a climbing frame and swing set in the large grounds; it has a variety of bikes of all sizes and a child's tag-along |
 | Stairgates are provided on request. |
 | La Cachette has a private terrace furnished for al fresco dining with BBQ |
 | Wi-Fi is provided. |
 | Guests are encouraged to join the owners in recycling and composting. |
 | Golf de Royan is a 35 minute drive and Golf de Cognac is 45 minute drive away. |
 | Up to three cots and two highchairs are available for multiple baby groups. |
 | Wood burning stove. |
