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20 minutes from the beaches, a magnificent historic villa for 19 people, with a garden and sauna

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An outdoor dining area with a checkered tablecloth, wicker chairs, and a table set with fruits, vegetables, and glassware.
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A kitchen with a wooden island, hanging woven light fixture, and a stone wall.
A dining area with a checkered tablecloth, wooden chairs, and a tiled backsplash.
A hallway with a wooden floor, a round woven rug, a wicker basket, and a chair.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms7 bathrooms300 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Gym
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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La Garnache, Vendée
  • Place, Martini Racing Kart 85
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Commanderie de Coudrie
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Challans Notre Dame Cathedral
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Nantes (NTE-Nantes - Atlantique)
    ‪53 min drive‬

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About the area

La Garnache

A family-friendly stay in the heart of La Garnache awaits you at this villa. You'll be 8.8 km (5.5 mi) from Salle des Noues Hippodrome and 19.1 km (11.9 mi) from Beauvoir-sur-Mer Church. .You can enjoy Smart televisions with a DVD player, and villa features a washing machine, free WiFi and 7 bathrooms. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A fireplace, a patio and a living room are also available. Limited housekeeping is available. .Enjoy the gym and sauna. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities, a garden and barbecues.

What's nearby

  • Martini Racing Kart 85 - 8 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Commanderie de Coudrie - 10 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Challans Notre Dame Cathedral - 11 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Château de Machecoul - 14 min drive - 14.1 km
  • Salle des Noues Hippodrome - 18 min drive - 13.0 km

Getting around

  • Challans Station - 11 min drive
  • Nantes (NTE-Nantes - Atlantique) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪La Romazière - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Restaurant le Louis XIII - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪La Yole Rouge - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

20 minutes from the beaches, a magnificent historic villa for 19 people, with a garden and sauna

MAGNIFICENT OLD VILLA for 19 people with bucolic garden, sauna and Nordic bath in a quiet environment 20 minutes from the Vendée beaches.

New accommodation redone by an architect with all amenities within walking distance and a quiet environment ideally located in the countryside, between Nantes and the Vendée coast. Incredible architect's accommodation classified as furnished for 4-star tourism!

Le Clos is composed of two houses with independent entrances (sleeps 12 and 7) with 7 bathrooms and a shared garden. Accommodation with incredible decoration and environment! The building dates from the seventeenth century and is not overlooked. Everything has been completely refurbished by two local architects to reflect the balance between the charm of yesteryear and modern comfort with the artistic decoration that highlights local artists. You feel at home, only better!

The living spaces are distributed as follows:

ARTISTS' STUDIO (7 people)
On the first floor:
- Huge glass roof of 70m2 overlooking the garden with fully equipped kitchen with professional appliances (kitchen equipment available) and central island. Large fold-out table and many chairs.
- Lounge area with 140cm sofa bed, connected TV, wifi, connected speaker, coffee table, small armchairs.
- Separate toilet
- Bathroom with shower, sink, hairdryer.

Upstairs:
- "Félicie de Fauveau" bedroom with 3 single beds (80x190cm) (possibility of making 1 double bed + 1 single bed).
- "Henry Simon" bedroom with 1 double bed (160x200cm) + 1 baby bed + Private bathroom with shower, sink, hairdryer.

VILLA ARTY (12 people)
On the first floor:
- Dining area with pretty zelliges fireplace and gas stove. Tables that can accommodate up to 32 people.
- Fully equipped kitchen with period terracotta tiles with central island. Kitchen utensils provided.
- Lounge area with 2 sofa beds 140cm, connected TV, wifi, connected speaker, coffee table, small armchairs.
- Bathroom with shower, sink, hairdryer + WC
- Finnish sauna 4 places
- Laundry room

Upstairs:
- Bedroom "Florelle" with 1 double bed (160x200cm) + 1 cot + Private bathroom with shower, sink, toilet, hairdryer.
- Room "Paul Baudry" with 2 single beds (80x200cm) (possibility of gluing them together to make a double bed) + Private bathroom with shower, sink, hair dryer.
- Bedroom "Henry Murail" with 1 double bed (160x200cm) + Private bathroom with shower, sink, hair dryer.
- Room "Cécile Sauvage" with 1 double bed (160x200cm) + Private bathroom with bath, sink, hair dryer.
- WC

Patio:
- Magnificent fully enclosed garden with exposed walls, trees and flowers, coffee tables, garden tables, deck chairs, professional plancha, brazier, gingette lights, parasols, outdoor tap, outdoor sockets.
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Our professional activity as a caterer and restaurateur allows us to offer you many additional services:
- homemade breakfast and brunch
- organic grill platters
- homemade aperitifs
- dishes to share
- wine testing course at home
- home sports classes
- massage at home
- loan or rental of additional equipment
Do not hesitate to contact us to find out more!

Cleaning fees are mandatory but the provision of bed linen (pillowcases, fitted sheet, duvet cover), bath towels and dish towels is optional (+150€). Please let us know if you wish to take advantage of this option when you book.

Places of interest nearby: Puy du Fou (1h), Vendée coast (20 minutes), Les Sables d'Olonne (1h), Marais Breton Vendéen (10 min), Nantes (45 minutes), Noirmoutier (45 minutes), Marais Poitevin (1h15)...

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers

Pool/Spa

  • Massage
  • Sauna

Internet

  • Available in the villa: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 7 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited housekeeping
  • Meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the city centre
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea
  • Next to a golf course

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Cooking classes
  • Gym
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit

General

  • At least 80% organic food
  • Bicycles
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Garden
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally sourced food prioritised
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Recycling
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Unit size: 3,229 square feet
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 50
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 50. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

Property Registration Number 438 011 462 00027

We should mention

  • On-site cash transactions can't exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to 20 minutes from the beach, magnificent old villa sleeps 19 with garden and sauna?

The closest beach to 20 minutes from the beach, magnificent old villa sleeps 19 with garden and sauna is Tharon Beach (40 km).

Does 20 minutes from the beach, magnificent old villa sleeps 19 with garden and sauna have a pool?

No, this villa doesn't have a pool.

What luxury perks are available at 20 minutes from the beach, magnificent old villa sleeps 19 with garden and sauna?

This property features a sauna, as well as a fireplace and a living room.

Is 20 minutes from the beach, magnificent old villa sleeps 19 with garden and sauna family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities and a BBQ, as well as highchairs and children's dinnerware, it's no surprise that 20 minutes from the beach, magnificent old villa sleeps 19 with garden and sauna is a winner with our family travellers.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at 20 minutes from the beach, magnificent old villa sleeps 19 with garden and sauna?

No, 20 minutes from the beach, magnificent old villa sleeps 19 with garden and sauna does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at 20 minutes from the beach, magnificent old villa sleeps 19 with garden and sauna?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at 20 minutes from the beach, magnificent old villa sleeps 19 with garden and sauna?

No, pets are not allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at 20 minutes from the beach, magnificent old villa sleeps 19 with garden and sauna?

There is a golf course next to 20 minutes from the beach, magnificent old villa sleeps 19 with garden and sauna.

20 minutes from the beaches, a magnificent historic villa for 19 people, with a garden and sauna Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nous avons passé un excellent week-end au Clos du Petit St Thomas pour fêter nos 30 ans. La villa Arty ainsi que le Loft des Artistes sont décorés avec beaucoup de goût, parfaitement équipés et très confortables. Le patio est un véritable atout, idéal pour profiter pleinement du lieu.Merci à Sarah et Magali pour leur accueil chaleureux, leur disponibilité et leur flexibilité, qui ont largement contribué à rendre ce séjour aussi agréable.Nous recommandons sans hésiter le Clos du Petit St Thomas !
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nous avons passé un excellent séjour dans ce gîte. Tout était très bien : le logement était agréable, propre et confortable. Nous avons particulièrement apprécié l’extérieur, qui est vraiment un gros point fort du lieu. L’espace extérieur est très agréable, calme et bien aménagé, parfait pour se détendre et profiter pleinement du séjour. Une très belle adresse que nous recommandons sans hésiter.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Encore mieux qu’en photo ! La déco est à tomber, ce qui rend le lieu très cosy et accueillant.Literie confortable, maisons très bien équipées. Séjour en famille dans un logement idéal.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026