If you have flexibility in your holiday dates or you are looking for a short break other than a traditional summer holiday you can find low cost accommodation in the Vendee. For self catering holidays in France, the peak season dates covering the school holiday period are inevitably more expensive than other dates. Moving your holiday to June or September can offer substantial savings on the holiday rental price and also on the cross-channel ferries. You also benefit from less crowds and can still enjoy good weather (June can be more reliable weather than August...).
Take advantage of reduced prices for low occupancy
Some French holiday cottages, gites and villas offer reduced rates for low occupancy, particularly outside the peak season, allowing couples, families of 3 or 4 or small groups to afford a larger property with more space. In some cases the holiday property is modulable, with different numbers of bedrooms being made available and priced accordingly.
This large village house sleeps 10, but is available in a 3 bedroom configuration outside the peak season for up to 6 people.
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Les Tremieres Large village house with private pool. Village amenities within walking distance. Only 12 miles from the coast, 6 miles from town. See this Vendee village house |
Start on a Friday or take 5 or 10 nights
Whilst most self catering accommodation is let Saturday to Saturday you will find a few which base their season calendar on Friday to Friday. You can often find cheaper ferries to coincide with these days and more choice in the ferry availability. It's difficult for a holiday property owner to offer flexibility in the start and end day as this leads to gaps between rentals and missed full-week bookings - this is why 10 day stays are hard to find. However outside the main part of the season (June, July, August) some holiday property owners will offer flexibility or will take bookings for 5 days or 10 days. The price is usually a little over the pro-rata of the weekly rental price, but still offers savings on your holiday budget.
Unbeatable value for couples. A May or September 7 night break for just 475 Euros.
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Le Cabanon Lovely gite offering excellent value for couples and small families (sleeps 4). Village location 30 minutes from the coast and 5 minutes from town amenities. See this Vendee gite |
Reduced prices for small families up to 4 people on all dates, from 520 Euros.
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Les Papinieres Comfortable cottage with pool, perfect for couples and small families (discount prices for up to 4). In a rural location, near to town amenities. See this Vendee cottage |
In May, June and September, these cottages are available for up to 6 people at reduced rates (from 685 Euros).
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La Haute Mare Two charming holiday cottages with heated fenced pool. Large safe grounds. Facilities for children. Rural location with easy access to the coast. See these Vendee cottages |
Take one of these 3 bedroom cottages for up to 4 people in May, June or September from just 530 Euros pw.
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Buchenois Three character cottages (sleeping 6, 6 & 10), each with it's own outside space and sharing vast grounds and a large fenced heated pool. Rural location very near the coast. See these Vendee cottages |
This rural retreat is offered at 595 Euros pw for up to 6 people in May and mid September
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Le Fournil Character cottage with private heated pool. Sleeps 8 in 4 bedrooms. Walking distance to village centre. See this Vendee house |
Superb holiday venue for couples for a romantic low season break. Rent this water-mill from
800 Euros pw.
800 Euros pw.
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Romantic water-mill Character water-mill on the riverbank. Sleeps up to 6, including a luxury suite on the top floor with a fabulous view- ideal for romantic breaks for couples. See this Vendee water-mill |
Book one of these coastal villas from just 730 Euros pw for up to 4 people.
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Villas Bernard Two coastal villas sleeping 6 and 4, sharing a heated pool. Only 3/4 mile from the beach, 2 miles from village amenities See these Vendee villas |
Very authentic historic village setting for this charming cottage.
From 660 Euros pw.
From 660 Euros pw.
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Le Logis de Baritaud Authentic character cottage with shared pool, perfect for couples and small families (sleeps 4). In a rural location, near to town amenities. See this Vendee cottage |
Accomodation4Couples - Site specialising in French holiday rentals for couples.
