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La Ferme - La Vallee de la Roche Spacious rural farmhouse in an attractive riverside location. Beautifully renovated and loads of historic charm. Sleeps 8 to 10, private heated pool, large grounds. See this rural farmhouse in Vendee |
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Le Moulin - La Vallée de la Roche |
Depending on your priorities, a holiday cottage or farmhouse in eastern Vendee will still allow you to get to the coast for days out - particularly now that the A87 motorway has been extended from north-east Vendee right down to the coastal resort of Les Sables d'Olonne. This makes the area around Les Herbiers well worth considering for your rural holiday haven as it offers a very wide choice of holiday attractions, festivals and events. From Les Herbiers to the coast at Les Sables d'Olonne is just 55 minutes.
From the north of the Vendee you are within striking distance of the chateaux and vineyards of the Loire valley - Les Herbiers to Angers 59 minutes, Saumur 1hr 18, or Nantes, 53 minutes.
From the south Vendee you can easily visit the Charente-Maritime - Lucon to La Rochelle 50 minutes, and further south (Cognac 1hr 50) Journey times from - www.viamichelin.fr
Offering a very attractive setting and comfortable accommodation. Wood burner and central heating, making it ideal for a low season break.
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La Metairie Lovely cottage with a superb view over a lake from the terrace and dining room. Sleeping 8 in 3 bedrooms, private heated pool. Village location, short drive to town amenities, easy reach of coast. See this Vendee lakeside cottage |
A delightfully renovated cottage with a lovely stylish interior. Set in a quiet rural hamlet just 5 minutes from a village in the north Vendee.
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Le Petit Chaudron Character cottage with private heated pool with sliding enclosure. Sleeps 6/8 in 3 bedrooms. Pleasant garden, covered games area. See this character cottage |
On the edge of a pretty rural village, near the town of Les Herbiers in the north of the Vendee. Being a former bakehouse, the dining room has a real wood-fired bread oven.
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Le Fournil Character cottage with private heated pool. Sleeps 8 in 4 bedrooms. Walking distance to village amenities. See this Vendee cottage |
In a rural hamlet, just outside the market town of Les Herbiers, northern Vendee. Ideally situated for visiting the history theme park
"Le Puy du Fou".
"Le Puy du Fou".
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Le Logis de la Ferme Spacious well equipped cottage sleeping 4/5. Private heated pool. Set on the edge of the owners' farm with view to the horse paddock. See this Vendee cottage |
In the south Vendee in the Green Venice area and just 30 minutes from La Rochelle.
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La Longere aux Oliviers Spacious farmhouse with large grounds and private heated pool. Comfortably furnished, sleeping 8. Cycling distance to village centre (bakery, bar, etc.) See this Vendee farmhouse |
In the south Vendee near the Green Venice area and with easy access of the coast.
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Les Roseaux Perfect rural tranquility with this attractive cottage. Situated in the fens between Lucon and Fontenay le Comte. Easy access to the coast. Private heated pool. Sleeps 8. See this rural holiday home |
Steeped in history, this Vendee logis is in the grounds of a chateau that has been in the same family since the 17th century.
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Le Thibeuf This logis has historic character and features, offering simple authentic accommodation in a rural setting. Sleeping 9 to 14, with private swimming pool. See this historic property |
Set in the grounds of a chateau on the edge of a small town in the north Vendee. (Not specifically rural but worth mentioning for its authenticity.)
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Le Chateau du Pavillon Stone logis in chateau grounds with large swimming pool. Sleeps 8 to 12. Chateau-style interior, 4 poster beds, etc. Walking distance to village centre. See this authentic logis |
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 |
A bit of history of rural Vendee
Towns and villages in the Vendee - Brief guide to the main towns and villages.
Directory of web sites of Vendee towns and villages (Site in French)
