Contre Vents et Marais is a recently renovated vacation home in Vix where guests can make the most of its garden and barbecue facilities. There's a private entrance at the vacation home for the convenience of those who stay. There's a picnic area and guests can access free Wifi and free private parking. The vacation 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. The rooms are equipped with heating facilities. There is a coffee shop, and a mini-market is also available. For guests with children, Contre Vents et Marais offers outdoor play equipment and a baby safety gate. Fishing and hiking can be enjoyed nearby. La Rochelle Train Station is 24 miles from the accommodation, while L'Espace Encan is 25 miles away. The nearest airport is La Rochelle - Île de Ré Airport, 25 miles from Contre Vents et Marais.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.2 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 twin beds
and
1 queen bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
Bedroom 1:
3 twin beds
Bedroom 2:
1 queen bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
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Property practices

This property told us they've 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
8.0
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.
  • Severine
    France France
    Gîte très coo cooning, très jolie, décoré avec goût et super bien équipé. Hôtesse à notre écoute.
  • Marine
    France France
    Hébergement ambiance familiale très sympathique. Spacieux et agréable.

Area info

Amenities of Contre Vents et Marais
Great facilities! Review score, 8

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Parking garage
Internet
Wifi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • High chair
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Additional bathroom
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Guest bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Sitting 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
  • Soundproof
  • Private entrance
  • Interconnecting room(s) available
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun deck
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Spa
  • Beach umbrellas
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Activities
  • Aerobics
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Archery
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
    Off-site
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
  • Movie nights
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Beach
  • Water park
    Off-site
  • Mini golf
    Additional charge
  • Horseback 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
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Baby safety gates
  • Outdoor play equipment for kids
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Baby safety gates
  • Books, DVDs or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning Services
  • Laundry
Shops
  • Convenience store on site
  • Hair/Beauty salon
Miscellaneous
  • Smoke-free property
  • 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 4:00 PM to 12:00 AM

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

Check-out

Until 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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

Crib and extra bed policies

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

Prices for extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no cribs available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, 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 need be quiet between 11:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

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

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

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

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

FAQs about Contre Vents et Marais

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

    • 1 bedroom
    • 2 bedrooms

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

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

    • 4 guests
    • 5 guests

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

  • The prices at Contre Vents et Marais may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Check-in at Contre Vents et Marais is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Contre Vents et Marais is 1,000 feet from the center of Vix. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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

  • 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.

  • 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
    • Horseback riding
    • Live sports events (broadcast)
    • Beach
    • Bike tours
    • Archery