L`Evasion (GAB.85)

L'Evasion is a 2-bedroomed cottage, sleeping 4, in a residential area, 2km from the centre of St-Jean-de-Monts (Vendée), 50km SW of Nantes (Michelin map: 517). VFB is delighted to have featured this property since 1991. Saturday arrival.

A modern, semi-detached house, in a pleasant residential neighbourhood near the sea, only a stone’s throw from the long sandy beach of bustling St-Jean-de-Monts, one of the most popular spots along this stretch of the Atlantic coast. Set in a delightful enclosed, lawned garden (100m x 40m) with pretty flowerbeds, terrace, summerhouse and ornamental fish pond, the property enjoys a very good degree of privacy despite being attached to a second property (not let by VFB) with its own outlook to the road, whose tenant keeps a few belongings in the second garage at the bottom of the garden. The interior is airy, well kept and homely, providing comfortable accommodation furnished in rustic style, ideal for the needs of family seaside holidays where the emphasis is on outdoor living. Recommended for its location within walking distance of the sea and its various attractions, from windsurfing to crabbing, and visits further afield to Noirmoutier or the Ile d’Yeu. The owners, who are retired, live in Cholet but have a holiday home near St-Jean-de-Monts. They are very friendly and will personally welcome their visitors.

Accommodation: All on ground floor: kitchen, living/dining room, 1 twin and 1 double-bedded room, shower room, wc.

Activities: Sea at 500m. Swimming pool, tennis, bicycle hire, horse riding, golf course (18 holes) in St-Jean-de-Monts. Mini-golf (1km).

Services:  Minimart at 100m, most shops at 300m. All shops and services at St- Jean-de-Monts. Daily market at St-Jean-de-Monts (June - Sept) and on Saturdays all year. Parking in garage.

Location
In a residential area, 2km from the centre of St-Jean-de-Monts - 7000 inhabitants – (Vendée), 50km SW of Nantes. Michelin map: 517.
 
Activities
Sea at 500m. Swimming pool, tennis, bicycle hire, horse riding, golf course (18 holes) in St-Jean-de-Monts. Mini-golf (1km).
 
Services
Minimart at 100m, most shops at 300m. All shops and services at St- Jean-de-Monts. Daily market at St-Jean-de-Monts (June - Sept) and on Saturdays all year. Parking in garage.
 
Description
A modern, semi-detached house, in a pleasant residential neighbourhood near the sea, only a stone’s throw from the long sandy beach of bustling St-Jean-de-Monts, one of the most popular spots along this stretch of the Atlantic coast. Set in a delightful enclosed, lawned garden (100m x 40m) with pretty flowerbeds, terrace, summerhouse and ornamental fish pond, the property enjoys a very good degree of privacy despite being attached to a second property (not let by VFB) with its own outlook to the road, whose tenant keeps a few belongings in the second garage at the bottom of the garden. The interior is airy, well kept and homely, providing comfortable accommodation furnished in rustic style, ideal for the needs of family seaside holidays where the emphasis is on outdoor living. Recommended for its location within walking distance of the sea and its various attractions, from windsurfing to crabbing, and visits further afield to Noirmoutier or the Ile d’Yeu. The owners, who are retired, live in Cholet but have a holiday home near St-Jean-de-Monts. They are very friendly and will personally welcome their visitors. Featured by VFB since 1991.
 
Note: The fishpond is uncovered and over two feet deep in places and the garden is therefore not suitable for unsupervised children.
 
Accommodation
All on ground floor access from outside into hall (with 2 steps up) and doors to:

·     Kitchen (2m20 x 3m70) with electric cooker (4 rings and oven), microwave, fridge with icebox. Doors to living/dining room
·     Living/dining room (5m10 x 3m60) with ornamental fireplace. Double doors to terrace (3m x 5m) with 1 step down
·     Bedroom 1 (3m10 x 2m90) with 2 single beds (0m90)
·     Bedroom 2 (3m x 3m60) with 1 double bed (1m40). Double doors to terrace with 1 step down
·     Shower room with washing machine
·     Separate wc

Gas for central heating included in mid and low seasons – Electricity not included – Bed and household linen not available

Note 1: Because of the risk of fire, barbecues are not permitted at this property.

Note 2: There is a local tax (taxe de séjour) payable at this property of 0.37€ per person, per day, for all guests over the age of 13 years.

Breakage Deposit: 100€   Sleeps: 4 MAXIMUM

Comments
“A marvellous base for a week’s relaxation. Good to have a real home from home.” “The garden is the jewel in the crown of this property. It is so relaxing watching butterflies, dragonflies and birds flying about their business whilst you sit and dream.” “This property scores for its proximity to the beaches and the pretty garden.” “The gîte has been very comforatable and well-equipped and in a very quiet area, but not too far from the beach and other facilities.” “We endorse all that’s been said about the warmth of welcome, cleanliness of the house, delightfulness of the garden and convenience and quality of local shops.”"Our first time self-catering and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The cottage was very cosy and had everything we needed."
 
Description updated January 2011