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Swimming Pool - Dolphin Gites in Vendee

REVIEWS

"Good central location for sightseeing the area. Beaches and local towns excellent. Gite superb, welcoming and very quiet. Swimming pool a bonus to come back to each day to cool off. A wonderful annual holiday had by us all and would certainly return. You made us feel very welcome on our arrival and during our stay. Thanks very much. " (W. family, gite 1, from Essex)

"Helpful, welcoming, nice complex, well maintained and safe for children, nice pool. Very pleased with the whole package." (C. family, gite 5, from Nottingham shire).

"We have enjoyed our holiday and next time will come for 2 weeks. The location is excellent being near to the Vendée beaches plus other attractions and sites to visit. We enjoyed the get together evening as it allowed adults and children to get to know each other." (G. family, gite 1, from Kent).

"We have very much enjoyed our stay - excellent, well equipped accommodation, lovely grounds and pool, and friendly helpful hosts (including the young hosts!). Drinks party on Tuesday is a good way to meet everyone. Many thanks." (H. family, gite 3, from West Sussex)

"Perfect gite! Perfect hosts! We are back next year, so that says it all. Thank you so much for a great holiday." (M. family, gite 5, from Kent)

"We had a wonderful time and were sad to leave. The hospitality we received was outstanding and we look forward to coming again." (S. family, gite 3, from Gloucester)

"Cleanest accommodation on arrival that we have stayed in. We all plan to return to the Vendée next year and would like to stay here again. Very friendly and helpful advice on the local area and we really enjoyed the aperitifs evening (M. family, gite-1, from Northern Ireland)

Dophin Gites heated swimming pool

Free WiFi

Dolphin Gîtes is a beautiful child friendly gites complex located in the Vendée region of France. The complex is ideally situated in the coastal village of La Chaize-Giraud, only 5 minutes from the attractive seaside town of Brétignolles-sur-Mer. The accommodation comprises of six individual character cottages located in the same grounds all with direct access to a beautiful heated in-ground swimming pool.

We are situated 12 miles North of the famous resort of Les Sables d`Olonne. The beach is only a 5 minute drive in the car or 10 minutes by bicycle. If you prefer, you may spend the day sunbathing or swimming in the pool. On-site facilities include wifi zone, table-tennis, swings and large gardens and lawns.

Dolphin Gites in Vendee - Heated Swimming Pool

You can choose from six self-catering gites (cottages) all of a different character catering for different requirements. Our largest gîte (country cottage) can accommodate up to 8 people and is ideal for a large family or two families sharing. The grounds include the ancient walled garden built by the Monks, landscaped lawns and borders, an orchard and a heated swimming pool with views on the valley - all situated in the shadow of a beautiful 12th century church. Our gite complex is family friendly and it is very likely that you children with have other children to play with during your stay.

Our smallest gîte (gite 3) has just one bedroom and is ideal for a couple or a small family. The remaining 3 gites will accommodate families of 5 or 6 people. All our gîtes are well maintained and have modern facilities.

Gites 5 and 6 have been recently renovated and have exposed oak beams retaining the character and old world charm, whilst offering modern conveniences such as dishwasher and washing machine. Gite 6 (pictured above) has wired Internet connection and fabulous views on the gardens. Gite 5 has 2 good sized bedrooms, washing machine and dishwasher.

On site, we have a covered table tennis area and children's play area. Also, the large lawns throughout the gardens are perfect for all types of ball games.

One evening every week, we invite all guests to come along to a very informal drinks evening to give everyone staying at Dolphin Gites the chance to meet and share ideas.

The drinks evening is entirely optional.

LOCAL VISITS

The beaches are great and only a 5 minute's drive a way by car. There are superb beaches all along the coast, however, if you fancy a change from sunbathing or swimming, then there are things to do in the Vendée.

There are many exciting places to visit in the local area. There are great beaches only a few minutes away, fabulous restaurants and wonderful attractions such as the Puy du Fou - a nationally famous spectacular show, only 1 hour's drive from Dolphin Gites.

We would recommend a visit to the attractive town of Apremont, famous for its Chateau and river beach. Also, a visit to the island of Noirmoutier and the famous causeway known as the Passage du Gois.

There are some wonderful walks in the local area. If you enjoy rambling then you will really enjoy walking around the beautiful Jaunay lake. The scenery is amazing and the walk is about 8 miles through delightful wooded countryside with views on the lake.