Experience the tranquil countryside setting of Gîte de 'La Gare', a charming 1876 gatehouse with an equipped outdoor kitchen and shaded walled garden. Enjoy the heated swimming pool, perfect for relaxation, or explore nearby medieval villages like Vouvant and Bazoges en Pareds.
Reviews
8.08.0 out of 10
Very good
Entire home
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9150 sq m
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Air conditioning
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About this property
Private heated pool, a haven to share with friend and family, secluded location.
Gîte de "La Gare" is an authentic 1876 railway gatehouse in a peaceful and green setting.
First floor Air Conditioning just added. July 2022.
Just added for 20025 a 55 inch 4k T.V. with fiber optic connection giving fantastic internet speed.
This charming property is located in the countryside, just a 5-minutes drive from all amenities. There is no neighborhood within 500m, you can peacefully enjoy the 4x8m swimming pool, heated from Saturday 30th May to Saturday 18th September. 2026 The garden is totally enclosed for the benefit of pets. The equipped outdoor kitchen, with a brasero table, Gas hob, sink, fridge and Webber gas BBQ, ideal for your evenings! The shaded walled garden, modeled on several levels, offers different spaces for games and relaxation. Renovations were carried out in 2025. A new pool liner was installed, the the front entrance was enlarged with new gates. The patio at the rear of the house was dug up and new tiles re-laid. This year 2026, new furniture has been installed in dinning room and lounge. Ideally located in Vendée between the Puy du Fou, 40 minutes drive and the Marais Poitevin, 40 minutes drive, the cottage is a few kilometers from the medieval villages of Vouvant and Bazoges en Pared. The beaches are about 1h 15 away. From the cottage you can also access many marked hiking trails. The house is sited on the old railway line, therefore there is instant access to the old railway line for walking and biking Vendée is also the coastline and its magnificent beaches, the Mervent Vouvant forest massif, medieval and Renaissance castles, museums and theme parks… The cottage is only one hour 15 minutes from La Rochelle and Futuroscope. The cottage “La Gare” promises you a pleasant holiday with family or friends.
Property amenities
Beach
Beach nearby
Beach loungers
Pool/Spa
Heated pool
Private pool
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Electric car charging station on site
Car required
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Kitchen island
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Sofa bed
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Living room
Separate dining area
Wood stove
Entertainment
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Fenced yard
Firepit
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Work spaces
Computer monitor
Desk chair
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Welcoming cats and dogs only
One pet total (up to 55 lbs per pet)
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Wheelchair accessibility
Smoking not allowed
Note from host: No butts to be left anywhere on the property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Meal delivery service
Phone
Location highlights
In a rural location
Near a health/beauty spa
Near a hospital
Near a zoo
Near the ocean
On a lake
On a river
Things to do
Bicycles
Golf
Heated pool
Birdwatching nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Motor boating nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Sailing nearby
Swimming nearby
Theme park nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher
General
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
Bicycles
Composting
Double-glazed windows
Electric car charging station
Garden
Recycling
Unit size: 1,615 square feet
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You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
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Pets
Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total (up to 55 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Excellent walking area, dogs must be well behaved
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Note from host: Plenty of room for extra beds
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Please contact us first before booking for us
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
No butts to be left anywhere on the property
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 8
Note from host: Please contact us first before booking for us
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
We should mention
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed GBP 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
A car is required for transportation to and from this property
About the neighborhood
Located in Breuil-Barret, this vacation home is in a rural area and on a river. Pescalis - Mini Golf and Mazieres en Gatine Golf are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Pescalis Aquarium and Manoir des Sciences de Reaumur. Parc de Pierre Brune and Centre Aquatique de Pouzauges are also worth visiting. Motor boating and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby. Visit our Breuil-Barret travel guide
Does Private heated pool, a haven to share with friend and family, secluded location. have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.
Is Private heated pool, a haven to share with friend and family, secluded location. pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 55 lbs per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Private heated pool, a haven to share with friend and family, secluded location.?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Private heated pool, a haven to share with friend and family, secluded location.?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Private heated pool, a haven to share with friend and family, secluded location. located?
Situated by the ocean, this vacation home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption de Vouvant Church, Mining Center of Faymoreau, and Pescalis Aquarium. Manoir des Sciences de Reaumur and Nieul-sur-l'Autise are also within 12 mi (20 km).
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lovely quiet location, nice pool and great outdoor facilities - would gladly stay again. Michael, the host, could not have done more to make our stay comfortable.
This house, full of privacy, have a beautiful garden with a great pool. We spend a lot of time there because you also have an outside kitchen. The surrounding is very quiet.
The host, Micheal is very friendly and helpfull.
The only thing is that the house could you some updating. But no big of a deal, its a countrylife house.
Fam. H.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified
8/10 Good
Phil
12 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This is a lovely property in the heart of the Vendee countryside - very remote and quiet. Our family loved the pool area, with the barbecue and outdoor kitchen close by. In particular, our granddaughter wanted to be in the pool all the time - and contrary to other reviewers, we found it very easy to maintain the pool ourselves.
The only drawback we found was that there was a problem with the drainage in the upstairs bathroom while we were staying. Michael, the owner, did his best to fix it, but it meant that for the majority of our stay, we only had one shower room and toilet instead of two.
The surrounding area is lovely, with lots of nice countryside walks and an abundance of wildlife - we even saw a Pine Marten wandering down the path towards us one day! All in all, we had a wonderful, relaxing week.
Perfect size for a family of four!
Not too big, ideal as a holiday home. The kitchen has all that is needed and sitting room and dining room was particularly handy on the one really wet day that we had.
The big selling point for this property, is the outside space, and particularly the pool area! Many an hour was spent chilling by the pool and most lunches/dinners were had facilitated by the pool area kitchen (hob and BBQ were very much utilised) - which is definitely an asset for this property. Our dog also loved all the different areas of the garden - which is completely secure, so there were no worries about where she was at any time.
The pool itself, was very easy to maintain, and our 14yo enjoyed the responsibility of checking the chemical levels in the pool each evening!
The surrounding area is very beautiful and it was great exploring the woods and the cycle/footpaths with the dog every morning (all very clearly identified and marked by the Vendee department), I found a total of 5 6-8km walks without having to go on any roads - many of which were shaded which was a blessing in the warm summer mornings.
The hosts were very easy to contact and very responsive, and any issues were addressed and sorted quickly.
We would certainly book this property again.
The owner, Michael, helped out when we had a puncture and sorted out a garage to do the repair. He also looked after the pool. He was available if we needed help and nothing was too much trouble. We would certainly go back.
Typical French Gite. Nice pool, friendly, helpful owners.
Alan I.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Verified
6/10 Okay
Shel A.
15 June 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Family trip
Pool and the area around it is lovely , but the furniture and some appliance's in the house needs some TLC, just some things missing and some things not working or need replacing , but nice area so peaceful , quiet roads for cycling and lovely towns
We had to delay this holiday by two years due to covid, however Michael & Clare we so very accommodating. When we finally managed to take our holiday we were welcomed and shown around by Veronica who lives locally so knew all the good places to visit, and eat.
Overall the house was well laid out with everything we needed, the pool area was amazing with the water at a constant 26deg.
A lovely couple, great house and area so would recommend a visit
It was really relaxing we had our two little dogs with us and they loved exploring the shaded areas. Loved having our lunch around the pool and dinner outside the kitchen door in the shade. Mike was very helpful and easy to get hold of. Only criticism the bedding, towels and mattress were aged and need to be replaced. Looking forward to returning next year.
We had a lovely time making full use of the wonderful outside facility. Plenty of shade for those really hot times - especially for our dog!!. The pool area was brilliant - we spent most of our holiday outside. The best pool we have experienced as it was lovely and clean. Great walking from the house - you can walk to Breuil Barret on the railway - about 2.5 miles or 1.5 miles by road, where you can find a lovely boulangerie and have a coffee. Claire and Michael where always on hand should we need anything.
Clare and Michael. Have been excellent in waiting for us since 2019 and honoured my reservation untill 2022 as per covid and travel disruptions. Overall excellent equipped as stated any niggles we had was sorted asap. Would book again without question. If you want peace and nature this is it. Pool and out door kitchen area. Town for shops around 10mins. Lots to explore coast about 60mins Pou du fuy park a must for visitors around 40mins. Immerse yourself and enjoy your adventure .
chris W.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jackie F.
18 September 2018
Beautiful and peaceful.
The area is beautiful and so peaceful, you really feel relaxed and away from it all! Realistically though you are only 5 mins drive from a fantastic supermarket and very near to major routes.
The house had a fantastic cosy and homely feel with everything you need.
The outdoor area by the pool is where the property came into it's own and we spent more time here than indoors! Amazing outdoor kitchen and seating with speakers for your phone/laptop.
We visited Poitiers and Futuroscope, well worth a visit. Royan for a day at the beach and closer to home the beautiful lake and zoo at Mervent.
Would highly reccommend this property and Michael was a great host! Thank you, we had a fantastic holiday with the family.
dirty on arrival, exterior doors wouldnt lock, we weren't told
the owner would come almost every sunny day 4 or 5 days a week to do the pool chemicals and clean the pool, he was there for the best part of three hours, so we werent able to use the pool at this time and neither felt we could use the pool area.
The house on arrival :- the hinges were half off the cupboard that housed the dishwasher, the door came of completely the first week.
the patio door from the primary bedroom to the garden wouldn't close the first night, all windows and doors on arrival were open wide, the owner had to come back that first night to help close it. It remained locked for the whole of our time there.
the double bed upstairs broke the first week and remained like that.
The pool area - the outside kitchen hadn't been cleaned when we arrived ..fat and dirt on the tiled floor of the exterior kitchen was dirty and remained that way for three weeks. We didn't use it.
Pool dirty - the pump wasn't working properly or at all
pool leaked and was never at a good temperature
MOST IMPORTANT
Three days before our holiday ended, we found the exterior door from the kitchen didn't lock properly, on pushing the door once supposedly locked it opened very easily again. we'd been leaving all our laptops, ipads, passports -everything important - it was available for anyone to wander in and take our stuff
The owner knew this and said it was why he'd put a little wooden block against the door. he failed to tell us however.
a massive deep clean and high maintenance needed
Antoine G.
Stayed 21 nights in Jun 2023
Verified
4/10 Poor
Jennifer R.
16 July 2022
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Lovely hosts but very tired property.
The location was good and grounds themselves are excellent with a nice pool. Sadly that's where the good times end. The house was dirty, tired and in need of some tlc, it also had a weird odour that followed us home to the UK(I think this was maybe because of the amount or Raid fly spray I used to clear the place of insects so maybe my fault). All the pillows were stained and the bed covers had obviously not been renewed for a long time. The towels were also well past there best. little German cockroaches were everywhere, including in clothes wardrobes and all over eating surfaces. we usually done a morning sweep to get rid of them all. We mentioned this to the owner and were told they were european firebugs(they weren't), then I kept a bunch of them to show him and basically said that he did not think they were "real" cockroaches because they weren't big enough!!!!(they were German cockroaches which are small but still spread bacteria and commonly cause diarrhoea). There was also a mouse issue, when we told the owner they came and put some traps down and told us it was just part of being in the countryside which we accepted. What we didn't accept was the sofa bed in main bedroom being covered in mouse poo and base half eaten by them, it was also broken and unusable. No apologies were made for this nor for the rusty unusable bikes in a very untidy shed. The main garden/pool area was also badly needing tidied/weeded and infested with German cockroaches, there was old house furniture also lying about the outside area. This would be an excellent space if properly kept. I doubt it has looked liked the pictures for a long time. Few of the other issues were a leak in the roof and where to put the rubbish. There was a tiny bin so we were told to put all our rubbish in the car port, this sounded like a local issue but would have liked it picked up instead being left to rot next to the house. I was very reluctant to write this review as the owners were excellent and did try to resolve problems we had. There was also a mix up on dates(our fault) so we ended up getting a few free nights which was greatly appreciated but in the end we left a day early. We have seen a lot of replies from owners on bad reviews so expect our issues to be downplayed and made to look minor or our fault but all the downsides have ruined our memories of the holiday. The pictures are not a fair representation of the house.
Aventure très brève… maison immonde, piscine trouble et sale. Électricité pas aux normes (certaines prises pendaient au mur et d’autres généraient des éclairs lors des branchements des appareils)Climatisation inexistante se limitant à un raffraichisseur d’air à l’étage en pleine canicule c’est un petit peu gênant…Cafards perdants dans la maison.Nous ne sommes restés que quelques heures et avons réussi à obtenir une annulation et un remboursement avec bcp de difficultés Les photos présentes dans l’annonce ne sont pas contractuelles. Elles doivent dater d’il y a une vingtaine d’années…
La maison est située dans un coin bien tranquille, à la campagne, à côté d'un sentier qui invite à faire de belles promenades. Maison confortable, un propriétaire très sympa et très serviable. Nous avons été accueillis par Francesco et Béatrice, avec le sourire et le souhait d'aider où ils peuvent. Très accueillant !
Le temps n'était pas vraiment top, mais ça personne n'y peut rien. La propriété mériterais un peu de rénovation et d'entretien. Mais les équipements sont très biens.
Meilleures salutations
vincent g.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024
Verified
2/10 Terrible
Pierre L.
5 August 2023
Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Cafardeux
La présence de cafards (dans la salle à manger, dans les chambres, les salles d'eau, etc.) nous a obligés à rentrer chez nous 6 jours avant la fin de la période de location.
Le propriétaire ne nous a pourtant proposé aucun remboursement, même partiel, ni aucune compensation. Pas un mot d'excuses non plus. Il était seulement soucieux de se plaindre de son sort et de prouver qu'il ne pouvait pas s'agir de cafards, pour ne pas avoir de mauvaise note sur Abritel, et cela malgré les cadavres de ces nuisibles que nous lui avons présentés.
Cette mauvaise foi intolérable aura eu raison de notre indulgence à son égard.
Nos vacances gâchées ne l'ont pas beaucoup ému, et nous avons vite compris que ce n'était pas son affaire : cette indifférence au sort d'autrui (malgré un accueil en apparence "chaleureux") est sans doute le point le plus désolant de ce séjour calamiteux.
Le propriétaire fera sans doute suivre notre message d'une réponse qui sera interminable, qui dira qu'il se consacre nuit et jour au "bien-être de ses "clients", et qui justifiera l'injustifiable.
Nous lui laissons donc un peu de place pour s'étendre, et nous ne parlerons pas de la propreté plus que douteuse de la maison (puisque "le ménage a été fait à fond", paraît-il), ni de l'inconfort des lits (l'un d'eux s'est effondré dès la première nuit), ni de la fuite de la piscine qu'il fallait chaque jour alimenter en eau froide, nous privant des baignades tant attendues.
Bonne chance à nos successeurs.
Comfortable country house with lovely pool area and views. The photos accurately show the decor, furniture etc. House is in a quiet spot with no near neighbours but only a few minutes drive from amenities. Dog friendly garden, fully enclosed with lots of areas for dogs to snuffle and find shade. House had two wc and two shower rooms which was great. Access to English and French tv. Good WiFi. Owner Michael was easy to contact if needed by phone (I found the messages via the Vrbo app wouldn’t open while I was in France-I don’t know why) and he quickly sorted out anything that we needed help with. Would definitely recommend this property and owner. Thanks for a great holiday!
La terrasse boisée rafraîchie par un petit vent nous a permis de passer des épisodes caniculaires et chauds sans problèmes. Une piscine de belle dimension nous a accueillis avec un bel espace barbecue généreusement équipé. Michaël le propriétaire a su nous accueillir avec beaucoup de gentillesse et répondre à toutes nos demandes, c’est une personne dévouée discrète qui rend le séjour délicieux. Pour 2 couples,2 enfants et chiens cette ancienne maison de garde barrière saura idéalement vous satisfaire.
At first, we were not received by the landlords.
The house was not clean at all on arrival! The house was simply dirty, not maintained and very under-kept. Also the domain was not maintained at all. Absolutely no place where you want to spend your holiday!
We drove straight back home, I think that says it all!
The landlords were not immediately accessible, only after several hours we got feedback. Absolutely no service!
If the landlords claim otherwise, I have pictures of the state of the house at our arrival. These I would certainly provide if you ask for them, unfortunately I can not post them here.
Then you could see there was still dirt on the floor, seats were broken, food remains in the seats, the kitchen sponges were moldy or still hung full of food, the weeds came towards us when entering the domain, ...
In the beginning, we were able to have a conversation with the landlords, who by the way had no understanding and completely ignored the issue.
Now we get no response at all.
Very unfortunate that tenants are treated this way.
So think twice if you want to rent this domain!
Un très bon accueil de notre proprietaire.
Prestation conforme à notre attente.
Malgré une météo tres maussade et quelques petits pbs mineurs, nous restons persuadés que cette proprieté au cadre très agréable est idéale pour un beau sejour en famille. Les efforts et la gentillesse de notre hote sont un plus.
Accueil chaleureux, maison et jardin bien aménagés.
Quelques réglages nécessaires à l'arrivée.
Contrat non traduit, Formule de paiement à l'étranger avec frais.