This 16th-century townhouse is on a pedestrianised street in the heart of Saintes’s historical district. It offers an aromatic herb garden, table d’hôtes and views of the cathedral. Private parking is available. Rooms at The Red Door Inn have free WiFi internet access. The rooms do not have TVs, but a large flat-screen TV is available in the lounge. Red Door serves a continental breakfast each morning. Upon a 24-hour in advance reservation, guests can enjoy on-site meals. Lunch and dinner dishes include fresh and seasonal products from the local market and herbs from the hotel’s garden. There are a number of restaurants within walking distance. Guests can relax in The Red Door Inn’s library, which features over 700 cookbooks in French and English. Red Door Inn is an 8-minute walk from The Arch of Germanicus and a 5-minute drive from Saintes Train Station.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Private parking available


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 sofa bed
and
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
7.7
Cleanliness
7.9
Comfort
8.1
Value for money
7.8
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
8.8
High score for Saintes
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  • Liam
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The house was so charming and authentic. It is very ‘shabby chic’ we loved it.
  • Steffen
    Denmark Denmark
    Very Authentic nice and clean room. Nice and friendly family. Just in the center of one France 🇫🇷 oldest cities.
  • Oleksandr
    Ukraine Ukraine
    Its a family mansion, with a lot of antique and beautiful things. Each of family member have a stories to tell.
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.

Managed by monique potel james martin

Company review score: 9.4Based on 128 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

we love to receive people from all around the world and exchange after traveling most of our professional life we now wait for the travellers to come to us we are perfectly bilingual french english but can converse in italien and have notions of spanish and german we have may interest but cooking and antiquing are on the top of the list then comes gardening and growing aromatic herbs we are also very involved in the local social tissue and preserving the numerous historical sites

Property information

situated on a pedestrian street this austere facade hides a lovely garden full of aromatic herbs and a magnific 120 years bonzai the rooms are bright and airy in a super calm setting we love cooking we have a nice (900 plus) cookbook collection and a nice spice cabinet all the products are from the local farmers and fish market we are conscious of our environment and use ecological products whenever possible

Neighbourhood information

we also love antiquing in the numerous flee markets around we can help you organise visits to professional artists studios stone cutters and painters our region is famous for its Wonderfull white stone plenty of historical sites to visit

Languages spoken

English,French,Italian

Property surroundings

Restaurants
2 restaurants on site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      Local
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Kosher • Vegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
  • Restaurant #2

    No additional info available

Facilities of La Porte Rouge - The Red Door Inn

Most popular facilities
  • Private parking
  • 2 restaurants
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Dressing room
  • Extra long beds (> 2 metres)
View
  • City view
  • Landmark view
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Children's high chair
  • Cleaning products
  • Tumble dryer
  • Electric kettle
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Pets
Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
  • Cooking class
    Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinner nights
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
  • Horse riding
  • Bowling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Canoeing
    Additional charge
  • Fishing
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Desk
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
Fast free WiFi 85 Mbps. Suitable for streaming 4K content and making video calls on multiple devices. Speed test carried out by the host.
Parking
Private parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is needed) and costs € 10 per day.
  • Parking garage
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
  • Baby safety gates
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Baby safety gates
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
Safety & security
  • Key access
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Pet bowls
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Wake-up service
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Wellness
  • Sun umbrellas
Languages spoken
  • English
  • French
  • Italian

House rules

La Porte Rouge - The Red Door Inn takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00 to 21:30

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

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.

Children 3 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
€ 15 per child, per night
Cot upon request
€ 6 per child, per night
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
€ 15 per person, per night

Prices for cots and 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 and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

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Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 07:00.

Pets

Free! Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

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

The table d’hôtes is only available upon reservation.

If you expect to arrive after reception closing time, please contact the property directly to get instructions to get into the inn. Contact details can be found on your booking confirmation.

This accommodation does not accept last minute reservations with arrivals after 10pm.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform La Porte Rouge - The Red Door Inn 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.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

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

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

Legal information

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

FAQs about La Porte Rouge - The Red Door Inn

  • La Porte Rouge - The Red Door Inn offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Bowling
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Happy hour
    • Horse riding
    • Bike tours
    • Cooking class
    • Themed dinner nights
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Bicycle rental

  • Room options at La Porte Rouge - The Red Door Inn include:

    • Twin
    • Double
    • Quadruple

  • Check-in at La Porte Rouge - The Red Door Inn is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • La Porte Rouge - The Red Door Inn has 2 restaurants:

    • Restaurant #1
    • Restaurant #2

  • The prices at La Porte Rouge - The Red Door Inn may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • La Porte Rouge - The Red Door Inn is 150 yards from the centre of Saintes. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.