Stone Cottage, Dolphin Gîtes, Vendée – Home 268444 Gite
- 2 bedrooms
- 5 sleeps
- min stay varies
Stone Cottage, Dolphin Gîtes, Vendée – Home 268444
- Gite
- 2 bedrooms
- sleeps 5
- min stay varies
Key Info
- Beach / lakeside relaxation
- Nearest beach 5 mi
- Swimming pool
- Child Friendly
- Car advised
- No pets allowed
- Private garden
Description from owner
Description
Stone Cottage est un gîte au charme ancien et au confort moderne qui accueille une famille de 5 personnes (maximum 3 adultes). Il est situé à 5 km des plages de Brétignolles sur mer, dans une ruelle calme au coeur du village pittoresque de La Chaize-Giraud. Sur place vous pouvez profiter d'un jardin privatif avec vue sur la vallée du Jaunay, de la piscine chauffée partagée de 5mx10m (chauffée de fin mai à mi-septembre), de l'aire de ping-pong abritée, ainsi que des jardins de Dolphin Gîtes avec aire de foot et balançoires. Stone Cottage, 60 m2, est le plus grand des gîtes de Dolphin Gîtes, avec 2 grandes chambres (l'une avec lit king de 160 cm, et l'autre avec un lit d'une personne et des lits superposés de 90 cm), et une salle d'eau avec douche extra-large. Parking privé.
Stone Cottage provides the perfect setting for a wonderful family holiday. It is located on a quiet road, only 5km from the beach. There are excellent facilities on-site and you can relax beside the pool or spend the day at the beach. Stone cottage is the biggest of our self-catering gites (cottages) situated in 1.5 acres of beautiful gardens, with a private heated pool, only 5 mins' drive from the coast. The cottage is equipped with UK TV, and free WiFi. Stone Cottage is fully furnished with modern appliances including washing machine, dishwasher, fridge freezer, microwave, oven, infra-red hob, UK TV and a DVD player.
Living space: 60 m2
Further details
Reservations are from Saturday to Saturday. The owners live on-site, speak English and French and are happy to give you help and advice, if needed. The swimming-pool is heated with a heat pump (heated from May halt-term to mid September).
Further details indoors
Stone Cottage, 60 m2, est le plus spacieux des gîtes de Dolphin Gîtes, avec 2 grandes chambres (l'une avec lit king de 160 cm, et l'autre avec un lit d'une personne et des lits superposés de 90 cm), et une salle d'eau avec douche extra-large. Le gîte est équipé de la télévision (chaînes françaises ou anglaises), d'un lecteur DVD, lave-linge, lave-vaisselle, réfrigérateur-congélateur, plaque vitrocéramique, four et four à micro-ondes, bouilloire et cafetière électriques, grille-pain, fer et table à repasser. WiFi gratuite.
The accommodation has a spacious lounge dining area with UK and French TV , sofa, kitchen area, separate bathroom and two good sized bedrooms. The inside walls of the gîte have the stones exposed giving the accommodation a rustic but modern feel. The kitchen is well equipped with a breakfast bar, dishwasher, electric infra-red hob, oven, microwave, fridge-freezer, etc. There is a washing-machine in the bathroom. The garden is lawned and fenced, with a private drive to park your car. There is direct access to the children's play area and heated swimming-pool.
Further details outdoors
Stone Cottage a un jardin privatif avec salon de jardin, parasol et barbecue et parking privé. Le cadre est idéal pour les enfants: piscine chauffée clôturée partagée (chauffée de fin mai à mi-septembre), balançoires et aire de football, jardin spacieux, aire de ping-pong couverte. Le boulanger passe tous les matins avec ses croissants en haute saison.
The environment is safe and child friendly, with enclosed gardens, fenced heated swimming pool, sheltered table tennis, swings, spacious grounds with football area. The local baker visits every morning with fresh baguettes and croissants in time for breakfast.
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Families
- Great for children of all ages
- No pets allowed
- High chair
Bed & bathroom
- Bedroom 1: Queen Bed
Bedroom 2: Bunk bed Twin bed - 1 Full bath
Amenities
- Wireless Internet
- Shared outdoor pool (heated)
- Private garden
- Climbing frame
- Swing set or jungle gym
- Trampoline
- Grill
- Patio
- Balcony or terrace
- Bicycles available
- Internet access
- Table tennis
- Games room
- Stove
- Fridge
- Freezer
- Microwave
- Toaster
- Kettle
- Dishwasher
- Washing machine
- Clothes dryer
- Iron
- High chair
- TV
- DVD player
- Stereo system
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Access
- Parking
- Secure parking
- Not suitable for wheelchair users
Getting around
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: ($463.41) £370.00 - 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 8 weeks before check-in.
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25% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.
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4 weeks before |
No refund if cancelled less than 4 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
About the owner
Cathy P.
- Response rate:
- 100%
- Calendar last updated:
- 12 Mar 2024
- Years listed:
- 11
- Overall rating:
Languages spoken: English, French
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Reviews
Excellent
– based on 16 reviews
Excellent
16 reviews
- Excellent
- 15
- Very Good
- 1
- Average
- 0
- Poor
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- Terrible
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“Wonderful stay in Vendee”
Had a lovely 2 weeks in Stone Cottage , hosts could not have been more helpful . We had car trouble while we visited and Cathy helped us contact local garages to get us back on the road . We were bles… More
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Response from the owner Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We are delighted you enjoyed your stay at Dolphin Gites and we hope to have the pleasure of accommodating you and your family again in the future.
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“Great Gite, lovely setting.”
Spacious accommodation in a lovely setting. We loved the pool and the baguette van that comes each morning. Very close to beaches and other attractions. Lovely hosts, we came during COVID-19 and the s… More
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Response from the owner Thank you for your review. We are delighted that you enjoyed your holiday at Dolphin Gîtes this summer, despite the difficult circumstances and we hope to be able to accommodate you again in the future.
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“Stone cottage- fabulous family gite”
A wonderful place to stay, very family friendly, large enclosed garden safe for little ones to run around or cycle around, with gated access to a fabulous pool. Accommodation was clean, spacious and h… More
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Response from the owner Thank you for your kind review. We look forward to welcoming you back.
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“Wonderful family holiday.”
This is our second visit to the Vendé, but by far the best. So much so that we are returning next year to Dolphin Gites. We stayed in Stone Cottage which is spacious full of character and plent… More
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Response from the owner Thank you for your very positive review. We are very pleased that you enjoyed your holiday at Dolphin Gîtes and we look forward to welcoming you back next year!
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“Fabulous holiday cottage”
We stayed at Stone Cottage for two weeks in August 2017 and were lucky to have great weather with plenty of sunshine. We would book again for next year but it's already booked! Gem of a cottage … More
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Response from the owner Thank you for taking the time to review your stay at Dolphin Gîtes. We are delighted that you had a nice holiday and we hope to be able to welcome you back in the near future.
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“Another excellent vendee holiday”
It's our 2nd visit to dolphin gites and we couldn't fault anything. The accommodation was fantastic. Everything we needed for a family holiday. Having our own garden is also ideal for family… More
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Response from the owner Thank you for your kind review. We are very pleased that you had a relaxing holiday at Dolphin Gîtes and we look forward to welcoming you back next summer.
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“Wonderful stay in Stone Cottage”
Lovely old cottage with everything you could need. Fab garden barbecue etc all for personal use. Great pool area and large field for ball games or just a stroll. A beautiful peaceful location but nea… More
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Response from the owner Thank you for your kind review. We hope to be able to accommodate you again at Dolphin Gîtes in the future.
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“Another excellent two weeks in Stone Cottage”
Our third stay in Stone Cottage and Dolphin Gites. Howard and Cathy made us very welcome as usual. The weather this year was not as good as we had previously but at the time most of northern Europe wa… More
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Response from the owner Thank you for your comments. We promise you more sunshine next summer!
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“Getting away from it all but close to everything!”
My family relaxed completely and enjoyed our stay. Close to a local town with good nearby amenities such as supermarkets. A lovely pool, well equipped kitchen - all the practical things you need to ma… More
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“Our second stay - brilliant!!!!!!”
Our second review of this gite and things have only got better. Gite 5 now has a brand new king size bed although there was nothing wrong with the previous one. We had two Tuesday evening guest meet… More
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FAQs
- How do I find more info about the property?
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You can get in touch with Cathy (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 Cathy (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 Cathy (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 Cathy 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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Or send Cathy (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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- 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 Cathy (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. Cathy (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 Cathy (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 Cathy (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 Cathy (the owner) a message.
If Cathy (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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