The Blue Shutters – Home 372964 Gite
- 3 bedrooms
- 6 sleeps
- 3 nights min stay
The Blue Shutters – Home 372964
- Gite
- 3 bedrooms
- sleeps 6
- 3 nights min stay
Key Info
- Beach / lakeside relaxation
- Nearest beach 51 mi
- Child Friendly
- Car advised
- Pet Friendly
- Private garden
Description from owner
Description
This family sized house is situated directly in a village in the heart of the Venise Verte (Green Venice), recently named one of France's Grandes Sites. The gite sleeps 6 and offers well equipped accommodation with lounge, separate kitchen/ diner which has a barn door onto the terrace and garden. Upstairs there are 3 bedrooms; a master with a double bed, and two other interconnecting bedrooms, one with a double bed and one with 2 single beds. The bathroom is upstairs and there is a second wc on the ground floor. A travel cot and highchair can be provided.
There is a sunny, enclosed and gated garden equipped for al fresco dining, sunbathing and barbeques. There is also a large field behind for dog walking and football etc. We offer the free use of a traditional punt, a 3 man canoe and 2 adult bikes in order for our guests to explore the very unique, local area. The intriguing network of canals and waterways is just down a lane, near the house from where you can set off with a picnic for an adventure in the labyrinth of small canals, under a completely green canopy of trees. Come back relaxed and ready for an aperitif on the deck til the sun sets into a very dark, unpolluted night sky allowing you to stargaze and watch our local barn owl go about his business.
Village amenities on your doorstep include a Tourist Information office, post office, small supermarket, cafe/bar, several restaurants, pizzeria/ ice-cream parlour, artisan shops and an antique shop. There are markets in various local villages throughout the summer. There is also an outdoor cinema in the next village - great fun during the summer months!
The city of La Rochelle and the Atlantic coast, with large, clean and safe,sandy beaches are within easy reach (about 40mins away) and bit further is the famous Ile de Re - a delightful island, over the bridge from La Rochelle.
Come and enjoy this very unique and relaxing part of France. Green Venice (locally known as the Venise Verte is best explored by boat, bike or on foot so you can forget your car for a few days. It is also ideal for those wishing to paint, fish, bird watch or general nature watching and relaxing. There are indoor and outdoor pools, tennis and equestrian facilities nearby and plenty of opportunity for water sports on the coast (Chatelaillon Plage being the nearest centre).
For exploration further afield, there is good access to such destinations as La Rochelle, Saintes, Cognac, Dordogne, Bordeaux and vineyards, Atlantic beaches (Royan, Rochefort etc), Futuroscope Theme Park, Puy du Fou theme park and even the Chateaux of the Loire are not too far off. Pets can be permitted on request.
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Families
- Great for children of all ages
- Pets welcome
- High chair
Bed & bathroom
- Bedroom 1: Full bed
Bedroom 2: Full bed 2 Twin beds - 1 Full bath, 1 Half bath
Amenities
- Wireless Internet
- Private garden
- Grill
- Patio
- Balcony or terrace
- Boat available
- Bicycles available
- Deck
- Internet access
- Central heating
- Fireplace
- Stove
- Fridge
- Freezer
- Microwave
- Toaster
- Kettle
- Dishwasher
- Washing machine
- Clothes dryer
- Iron
- High chair
- TV
- DVD player
- Stereo system
- Linen provided
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Access
- Parking
- Not suitable for wheelchair users
Getting around
Interaction with guest
Policies
- Check in time: 16:00, Check out time: 10:00
- If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.
- Payment
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This rental can only be paid for online through FlipKey using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
Damage deposit: ($376.71) €350.00 - Smoking
- No smoking at this property
Cancellations
Change of plans? No problem. You could receive a partial or full refund, depending on when you cancel.
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100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).
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50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.
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25% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 2 weeks before check-in.
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No refund if cancelled less than 2 weeks before check-in.
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* The booking fee is stated in the cancellation policy information on the payment page. This fee helps us run our secure platform and enables us to provide 24/7 customer support
House rules
About the owner
Linda E.
- Calendar last updated:
- 05 May 2024
- Years listed:
- 11
- Overall rating:
Languages spoken: English, French, German, Russian
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Reviews
Very Good
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- Excellent
- 7
- Very Good
- 3
- Average
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- Poor
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“Unvergesslich”
Absolut spitze Empfang, Freundlichkeiten. Das beste Zimmer , Küche . Garten . Wunderschön Wir gehen wieder dieses Jahr un frühen Sehr
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“Peaceful, charming house in a small village in the heart of the Marais Poitevin.”
What a lovely stay we had in Linda's gite. The house is charming and very comfortable. The eat-in kitchen is modern and well-equipped. There is a piano in the sitting room. There is a lovely sitt… More
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Response from the owner Many thanks for your kind review. We would be delighted to welcome you back anytime!
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“The epitome of rural France”
The Marais Poitevin is a beautiful area and has a wonderfully 'undiscovered' feeling in spite of its obviously popularity with cyclists and boating enthusiasts. Les Volets Bleus provides … More
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“Nice welcome, relaxing and quiet place in the heart of the "Green Venice"”
We have been very pleased to meet Linda and Mike and have enjoyed a very friendly and cosy stay at "Les volets bleus" in Arçais. The area is indeed worth the visit and beautiful, w… More
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“charmante maison de village,très cosy et au calme”
nous avons bcp aimé notre séjour au cœur du marais.les propriétaires sont à l'écoute et vraiment gentils.la maison est tout près de l'eau ,que… More
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“Week-end cosy entre amis”
Chouette endroit pour venir se reposer et prendre le temps ! Le salon est très agréable avec sa cheminée et ses deux beaux canapés. La cuisine est assez grande pour mange… More
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“Relaxing with character”
Les Volets Bleu is a lovely, comfortable, family house with everything you would need including dishwasher, washing machine plenty of crockery etc. We ate outside every day as the weather was so good! Arcais has plenty of character, the residents were all friendly ( despite our lack of French!) There is a small bread shop and a Spa with most things you would want if you don't want to drive to the Supermarche. We loved being able to use the bikes and boats to explore the area and we really felt we had 'got away from it all'. The English owners live next door and are very friendly and helpful.
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“Home from home”
We stay at Les Volets Bleus every year and love it! Set in the heart of the beautiful and very traditional French village, Arcais. Les Volets Bleus is beautifully furnished and has a pretty garden w… More
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Response from the owner Many thanks for your kind comments. Look forward to welcoming you again next time.
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“Lovely, cosy, in the heart of the village”
We arrived and my extended family: me (granddad) my son, daughter-in-law and grandson (aged 4) immediately congratulated me on my choice. I do the planning. On the day we arrived, there was a vide-gre… More
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“A beautiful place to stay”
We loved our fortnight in the gite in Arcais. It had lots of charm, was very comfortable and had everything that we might need. It was lovely being able to eat outside too. Plenty to keep us occupied in the surrounding area with a 4 year old, including a row on the river. It was great having the owners just next door - they weren't in any way intrusive, rather very friendly, welcoming and helpful.
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FAQs
- How do I find more info about the property?
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You can get in touch with Linda (the owner) through the contact form on this page.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to send the owner a message.
- What if I have questions before I book?
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Send Linda (the owner) an email through the contact form on this page. Alternatively, if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
- How do I contact Linda (the owner)?
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Send an email through the contact form on this page. Or if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to view Linda the owner's contact details or send them a message.
- What's the difference between 'Book your stay' and 'Contact the owner/manager'?
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Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online and send Linda (the owner) a booking request. You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then
Or send Linda (the owner) an inquiry through the Contact the owner/manager form if you’d like a quote or more info first.
- What is a booking request?
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When you pay online through the Ready to book? form, a booking request is sent to Linda (the owner). You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then.
Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.
- How do I know my booking is safe?
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- How do I know what it will cost for my stay?
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Simply enter your dates in the Ready to book? form to calculate the cost of your stay.
Click Book now to see a full breakdown of the price.You can also request a quote from Linda (the owner) through the contact form. The owner will email you the total cost for your dates and a link to book and pay online.
- How do I know if my booking request has been accepted?
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You’ll receive an email within 24 hours to let you know. Or you can check in Manage your booking. No money will leave your account unless it’s accepted.
- How do I pay for my vacation?
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Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. Linda (the owner) will have 24 hours to accept the booking and no money will leave your account before then.
If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your booking.
Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.
- Why can't I call Linda (the owner) before booking?
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You can exchange contact details with the property owner/manager once your booking is confirmed and you’ve paid in full. Paying and communicating only through our platform allows us to ensure that your booking is covered by our Payment Protection policy.
If you have any questions before booking, you can send the property owner/manager a message via the contact form on their listing. Once you’ve booked, you can discuss the rental and make arrangements for your trip by logging into Manage your booking.
- How do damage deposits work?
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In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.
Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.
- How can I view and manage my booking?
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Go to Manage your booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your booking or cancel it if you need to.
- How do I pay the balance of my booking?
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You can pay the remaining balance of your booking at any point. Simply go to Manage your booking and click Pay now.
We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage your booking to see when the payment will be taken.
- How can I withdraw my booking request?
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You’ll need to contact Linda (the owner) to do this. Send them a message in Manage your booking or through the contact form on this page.
- How do I cancel my booking?
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Go to Manage your booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.
- How do I make changes to my booking?
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You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your booking page. To change your dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Linda (the owner) a message.
If Linda (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.
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