To help you choose and book this holiday accommodation and to to avoid you tapping needlessly on your smartphone asking questions, the most frequent questions are answered below. Scroll down for all questions.
Who will be handling my enquiry and the booking ?
For these villas, our partner company Select Villas will be replying to your enquiry and will be able to answer any questions that you may have about the accommodation and facilities. They will be handling the booking process.
Will I know exactly which villa I am renting ?
Select Villas will propose an available property that meets your requirements and will provide you with the exact description, plus any photos that you may need to make your decision. Note that in particular there may be variations in the bedroom configurations, so you should specify your preferences for this aspect.
Are my holiday dates available ?
The calendar shown on the property page is regularly updated to show the overall availability for this type of villa. If the period is Green there will be a villa of this type available. If it is Red, then there are no villas of this type left available for this period. You will also see that there is an availability summary in the main site menu that allows you to check across all properties at a glance.
Can we do other than a Saturday to Saturday rental ?
Saturday to Saturday stays only at this property
Can we have 10 or 12 night rental ?
7 or 14 night stays – Saturday to Saturday only at this property.
What price for these dates ?
Consult the pricing table on the property page and find the dates that correspond. The standard rental price per 7 nights is shown, in Euros. There are often discounts applicable to the standard prices shown, depending on when you make the booking, If you are looking for 10 – 12 nights or other durations you will get a specific quote. Please ensure that you have looked at the Charges and Options section and that you have noted any extras that will be payable, notably the linen hire, the end of stay cleaning and the local tax.
Note that some of the site facilities, for example the tennis, the cycle hire, are not free of charge and are paid on site.
Can I book on-line ?
Sorry, we don’t participate in the automated booking schemes proposed by some of the major publicity sites. There are good reasons for this and both ourselves and Select Villas much prefer the personal contact with clients. Please note that you get the same security of booking through an established company.
Is the swimming pool sole use ?
Yes
Is the swimming pool heated ?
There is no pool heating at this villa.
Is there internet access at the property ?
The site has a communal fibre WiFi system that you can log into. It is available 24/24, but please note that there may be peak periods of use where the bandwidth available may be limited.
How far is it to the nearest beach, to amenities ?
See the Locality Details section for the exact distances to local amenities. Note that on the site there is a good restaurant, as well as a bar, snack bar and a bread shop (June to September only). Hiring bicycles is recommended to get the best from your stay and to be able to cycle to the nearest beaches (book this in advance).
Are sheets and towels included in the rental ?
One set of sheets and towels are provided for a mandatory supplementary charge of 25€ per person. The beds are made for your arrival. You can pay for a further change of linen mid-stay if you wish.
Can we add more people, extra beds, etc. ?
The maximum sleeping capacity is indicated on the villa details. A baby in a cot is allowed over this number – note that space is limited in the bedrooms. You are not allowed to exceed this number, nor add additional guests, or visitors sleeping over.
How do I ask a question or make a reservation ?
Please contact us by email at info@vendee-gites.com and we will pass on your information to our partner Select Villas who will reply to your request within a few hours. Whilst you can of course contact Vendee-Gites for information and advice on these villas, it will be quicker for you to make the direct contact as above.
When will the payment be due ?
An initial deposit of 30% is required to secure the reservation (by card or by bank transfer). The remainder at 8 weeks before the holiday dates (same method). Reservations within the 8 weeks of the rented dates require the full payment.
What are the terms and conditions of rental ?
Select Villas will supply you with the full terms and conditions of rental. These may differ from the generic terms that are published on the Vendee-Gites website and applicable for other properties.
“We really enjoyed our week at Villa Ravel. The outdoor space and pool are fantastic. There are lots of different seating areas for relaxing and eating, and the pool is a wonderful size. The gardens are pretty too. Inside, the villa is incredibly well-equipped; the kitchen has everything you could possibly need. As it was hot, we spent most of the week outside, which meant that there were entire rooms that we didn’t even use indoors – such as the lounge and dining room. The downstairs is large with many different seating areas which is fantastic. The house is modern and clean, and beautifully decorated throughout. The town of Nalliers was very quiet in August. We only used the boulangerie and the convenience shop. There are very limited options for restaurants that you can walk to. There is a large supermarket a ten minute drive away which we found incredibly useful. We enjoyed the proximity to, and had wonderful days out in, La Rochelle, the Ile de Re and boating in the Marais Poitevin. The parking at the villa is excellent. Thank you so much to the host Nathalie for a wonderful week.”
Stephanie Y 10/8/24
“I am pleased the owner considered we left the property in good order. In over 30 years of renting properties in France, Italy, Spain and Portugal, we always endeavour to do this and cannot understand what appears to be a fairly recent issue caused by those who appear to have little, if any, respect for other’s property. The owner, was extremely helpful, and when there was a slight problem with the pool – quickly remedied – she was upset and emphasised that everything should be “perfect” for us. We enjoyed our stay and the owner proved an excellent host. Again, thank you for all your help.”
Patricia B 27/7/24
“A very, very beautiful house where nothing is missing (which is actually quite rare!). Everything is perfect, the terrace, the swimming pool, the fully equipped kitchen, the very well appointed rooms, the large gas plancha for great barbecues and super easy cleaning, the little touches and the smile of the owner, everything is there (and we have experience with dozens of luxury rentals!!!). We recommend without hesitation.”
Stéphane L M 1/8/23