Villa FR5092
This smart holiday home is just a stones throw from the charming Les Portes-en-Re. With its won swimming pool and garden this is the perfect place for exploring.
Six guests can sleep in the four bedrooms that this property offers, with comfort and style at the forefront of this contemporary abode.
The woodburning fire features in the open-plan living room, opening out onto a modern kitchen and dining area.
Relax on the decked terrace with chilled wine from Le Bois Plage-en-Re as you take in the stunning views over the garden and 12m swimming pool.
Children will love splashing the pool as you laze on a sun lounder or enjoy a meal under the shady awning.
Les Portes-en-Re is the perfect place to explore and shop.
Wander down the flower filled lanes as you visit the charming shops and eat in local cafes.
A short walk will take you to the local beach, or head to the pine forests slightly further afield.
The farmer’s markets in villages further afield are perfect for food lovers, and those wishing to discover horse riding can visit the vast beaches.
From golf to watersports there is so much to enjoy.
This carefree destination is the perfect place to relax.
Maison Interiors (99m2)
- Open-plan living room with wood-burning fire and TV. Doors open to terrace and swimming pool
- Open-plan kitchen and dining area, well-equipped including dishwasher, fridge-freezer, electric oven, induction hobs, microwave, cafetiere, Nespresso machine, juicer, toaster, mixer and electric kettle
- Laundry room
- Guest WC
- Bedroom (17m2, via steps) with double bed (160cm) and computer screen. Doors leading to terrace and swimming pool. Bathroom with bath, shower, sink and WC
- Bedroom (9m2) with double bed (140cm)
- Shower room with shower and sink
Poolside Annexe (accessed from outside)
- Bedroom (9m2) with double bed (140cm) and sliding doors leading to garden and swimming pool
- Shower room with shower, sink and WC
- Bedroom (8m2) with two sets of bunk-beds (80cm each) and sliding doors leading to garden and swimming pool
Outside Grounds
- Heated swimming pool (2x12m) with safety cover. Open approximately April to end-September
- Outdoor shower
- Raised decked al-fresco dining and lounge area
- Garden
- Bike storage area
Facilities
- Internet
- Heating
- Internet TV
- Washing machine and dryer
Ile de Ré is a wonderful place for relaxing holidays, making the most of the long stretches of coastline and beautiful natural scenery. The island is accessed from the mainland via a 3km long toll bridge then drive another half an hour to Les Portes-en-Ré in the north-west of the island.
In a residential and central setting, Maison Pluvier enjoys being close to the amenities that Les Portes-en-Ré has to offer – just a few minutes stroll down the road and you will find a selection of shops including a bakery, butchers and small supermarket as well as a handful of cafes and restaurants. It’s a pretty village with white-washed houses, flower filled lanes and a sense of authenticity and charm.
In the other direction you can walk to the village’s main beach in under ten minutes with its vast sandy shores and watersports centre offering wind-surfing, sailing and sea-kayaking amongst other activities. Follow the coast south and come across incredible beaches such as Plage de la Loge (1.5km) and Plage de Trousse-Chemise (3km) as the scenery becomes even more wild and beautiful. Enjoy a special meal at the beachside restaurant looking out towards the bay or discover the little shack that sells the area’s famous Trousse Chemise oysters, both a cycle ride away.
Lovers of nature and keen bird spotters will appreciate walking or cycling through the salt marshes of the Lilleau des Niges Nature Reserve or cycle through the pine forests to the north of the village until you reach the remote Conche des Baleines beach. To the far-west of the beach the 19th century lighthouse, Phare des Baleines (5km), offers amazing views of the island if you can manage the 250 or so steps to the very top.
There are many other parts of this enchanting island to discover. Close by, one of France’s ‘Plus Beaux Villages’ Ars-en-Ré (8km) is a lovely morning out, especially on market day (twice a week) when all sorts of regional produce is on display. The historic village of La Flotte (28km) has a fantastic market held every day and the delightful La Couarde-sur-Mer (15km) is also a joy to explore.
Jazz lovers shouldn’t miss the August festival in Ile de Ré’s main town, Saint-Martin-de-Ré (25km) or visit at any other time of year to appreciate its historic charm and picturesque harbour.
If you feel like a day away from the island, why not visit the city of La Rochelle with its brilliant markets, historic sights and relaxed city ambience.