Title: A French country home and a gateway to explore the southwest region - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # A French country home and a gateway to explore the southwest region Family-friendly vacation home with a water park and an indoor pool ![Marina](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32490000/32482100/32482008/51f5ac42.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32490000/32482100/32482008/adf71867.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32490000/32482100/32482008/9216b756.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32490000/32482100/32482008/4e6f99f8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32490000/32482100/32482008/18943e17.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Consider a stay at A French country home and a gateway to explore the southwest region and take advantage of a water park, a firepit, and a garden. In addition to laundry facilities, guests can connect to in-room WiFi. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 172583 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - Washer - Kitchen - Barbecue grill - Parking available - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### A French country home and a gateway to explore the southwest region La Belle Charentaise is an elegant mansion, close to La Rochelle, beaches and many tourist attractions. Our house will offer you tranquility, privacy and a warm welcome. Located in a peaceful countryside setting, La Belle Charentaise has been restored to maintain the integrity of the original architecture while bringing modern comfort to the home. The house offers 5 bedrooms decorated with family furniture, with private bathrooms, a large living room with a library and wooden games created by craftsmen of the family. Our spacious kitchen is very well equipped for the preparation of your meals that you will enjoy sharing around the old elm table. You can also dine on the terrace between the house and the swimming pool ... Or you can grilled meat under our préau... And finish your evening around the fire at the bottom of the garden, while tasting shamallow grill. You can sunbathe on our large terrace as you leave the indoor pool, or read and relax in the garden. All these features, as well as our flower garden and ample parking make our property an ideal resort for guests of all ages. Not to mention the famous microclimate of the plains of Charente Maritime, which promises sunny days and cool nights, ideal for a weekend or a week of vacation. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Indoor pool - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Wheelchair accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In a village - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near a zoo - Near an outlet shopping mall - Near the marina - Near the ocean ### Things to do - Water park - Birdwatching nearby - Casino nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Hunting nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Sailing nearby - Swimming nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### We should mention Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation A car is required for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as French Country Gateway Explore Southwest Region Le Thou French Country Gateway Explore Southwest Region French Country Gateway Explore Southwest Region Le Thou French Country Gateway Explore Southwest Region Le Thou French Country Gateway Explore Southwest Region ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C46.09026%2C-0.93478&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=ExgsBdtHIcRnWKiyEc0Ige904KE=) Le Thou, Nouvelle-Aquitaine #### What's nearby - Vieux Port - 26 min drive - 22.9 km - La Rochelle Hotel de Ville - 26 min drive - 22.9 km - Casino Barriere de La Rochelle - 28 min drive - 23.5 km - Port des Minimes - 28 min drive - 22.9 km - Minimes Beach - 29 min drive - 23.2 km #### Getting around - Aigrefeuille le Thou Station - 3 min drive - La Rochelle (LRH-La Rochelle - Île de Ré) - 27 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Chez Cédric - ‬5 min drive - ‪Taleb Ali - ‬7 min drive - ‪Le 513 - ‬2 min drive - ‪Le Sulky - ‬5 min drive - ‪Crepes en Poch' - ‬12 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does A French country home and a gateway to explore the southwest region have a pool? > Yes, this property has an indoor pool. ### Is A French country home and a gateway to explore the southwest region pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at A French country home and a gateway to explore the southwest region? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at A French country home and a gateway to explore the southwest region? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is A French country home and a gateway to explore the southwest region located? > This family-friendly Le Thou vacation home is located by the ocean, 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Aunis Karting, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Marais Poitevin Regional Nature Park and Beausejour. Chatelaillon-Plage Tourist Office and Week N GO Vertig o Parc are also within 9 mi (15 km). Aigrefeuille le Thou Station is 25 minutes by foot. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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