Set in Vix and only 39 km from La Rochelle Train Station, Contre Vents et Marais offers accommodation with inner courtyard views, free WiFi and free private parking. This recently renovated holiday home is located 40 km from L'Espace Encan and 40 km from Parc Expo de La Rochelle. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a picnic area. The holiday home provides guests with a terrace, garden views, a seating area, satellite flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a microwave, and a private bathroom with shower and a hair dryer. A toaster, a fridge and stovetop are also featured, as well as a coffee machine. Guests can dine in an outdoor dining area at the holiday home. There is a coffee shop, and a minimarket is also available. For guests with children, the holiday home features outdoor play equipment and a baby safety gate. Guests at Contre Vents et Marais can enjoy fishing and hiking nearby, or make the most of the garden. Mytiliculture Museum is 32 km from the accommodation, while La Rochelle Grosse Horloge is 39 km away. The nearest airport is La Rochelle - Ile de Re Airport, 41 km from Contre Vents et Marais.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.6)

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom :
2 single beds
and
1 large double bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
Bedroom 1:
3 single beds
Bedroom 2:
1 large double bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.4
Facilities
7.9
Cleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.8
Value for money
8.5
Location
8.6
Free WiFi
6.3
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Maurice
    France France
    Well appointed little house, with interesting decor. It was very clean and tidy, and the garden was fenced - which was reassuring for our two dogs.
  • Laurence
    France France
    Charmant accueil, maison bien agréable pour une halte vélo. Bien contents de notre petit séjour !
  • Severine
    France France
    Gîte très coo cooning, très jolie, décoré avec goût et super bien équipé. Hôtesse à notre écoute.
Quality rating
This property is rated 3 out of 5 as compared to other homes and apartments on our site. The rating is based on overall quality using factors such as review score, facilities, size, location and service.

Property surroundings

Facilities of Contre Vents et Marais

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Parking garage
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Children's high chair
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Extra long beds (> 2 metres)
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Additional bathroom
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Additional toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Fold-up bed
  • Clothes rack
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Soundproofing
  • Private entrance
  • Interconnected room(s) available
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Wellness
  • Sun umbrellas
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Activities
  • Aerobics
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Archery
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Live sport events (broadcast)
    Off-site
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
  • Movie nights
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Beach
  • Water park
    Off-site
  • Mini golf
    Additional charge
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Bowling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Hiking
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Windsurfing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Fishing
    Off-site
  • Tennis court
    Additional chargeOff-site
Outdoor & View
  • Inner courtyard view
  • Garden view
  • View
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment and family services
  • Baby safety gates
  • Kids' outdoor play equipment
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Baby safety gates
  • Books, DVDs, or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning services
  • Laundry
Shops
  • Minimarket on site
  • Barber/beauty shop
Miscellaneous
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
Languages spoken
  • French

House rules

Contre Vents et Marais takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 16:00 to 00:00

You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

Check-out

Until 11:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0+ years
Extra bed upon request
€ 10 per person, per night

Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no cots available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 07:00.

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Contre Vents et Marais in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about Contre Vents et Marais

  • You can choose from a number of accommodation options at Contre Vents et Marais (subject to availability). These have:

    • 1 bedroom
    • 2 bedrooms

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Contre Vents et Marais is 350 yards from the centre of Vix. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Contre Vents et Marais is from 16:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Contre Vents et Marais on this page.

  • You can choose from a number of accommodation options at Contre Vents et Marais (subject to availability). These can accommodate:

    • 4 guests
    • 5 guests

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Yes, Contre Vents et Marais is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • The prices at Contre Vents et Marais may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Contre Vents et Marais offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Bowling
    • Tennis court
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Mini golf
    • Windsurfing
    • Water park
    • Walking tours
    • Aerobics
    • Movie nights
    • Horse riding
    • Live sport events (broadcast)
    • Beach
    • Bike tours
    • Archery