THE RETREAT…”Huge house, gardens and pool. So much fun. Loved it”. accepta animals de companyia?

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THE RETREAT…”Huge house, gardens and pool. So much fun. Loved it”. Ressenyes, Ofertes i Fotos 2025

Q: On es troba THE RETREAT…”Huge house, gardens and pool. So much fun. Loved it”.?

Aquesta casa de vacances per a famílies es troba en una zona rural. És a menys de 10 km de Església de Sant Eutropi, Abadia de les Dames i Amfiteatre de Saintes. Catedral de Saintes i Arc de Germanicus també són a menys de 10 km.

8/10, Bo

Tom L.

31 d’ag. de 2025

Fantastic house and grounds in a wonderful location - feels like a proper escape to the middle of nowhere, but still only 15mins from the beautiful town of Saintes.Plenty of space for all of us (3 couples plus 2 young children aged 5 & 2) and a fantastic pool and gardens. However, the decking by the pool does need replacing as soon as possible as it is rotten and has several loose planks.Living areas and bedrooms are all great - the master bedroom is HUGE - and it’s lovely to have so many options of quiet places to sit. Michael was very responsive to any queries we had during our stay.

Estada de 7 nits (ag. 2025)

6/10, Acceptable

Catherine E.

11 d’ag. de 2025

Què no li ha agradat: Neteja

Check in was not ideal as Michael was still preparing the property for our arrival. At first glance we were blown away by the beautiful setting and the impressive property which initially appeared exactly as promised. However, as we began to unpack we realised that upstairs was clean and welcoming but conditions downstairs were unacceptable. All the couches and chairs smelt strongly of cat urine and we had to thoroughly clean the kitchen as there were mouse droppings on every surface.Outside, one of the adults in our party fell through the decking, which was rotten in many places and hurt himself quite badly. Similarly, we had to locate a saw and cut off a snapped part of the swing set as it posed a danger. We did not contact Michael about these issues, as none of them would have been an easy or quick fix and we just wanted to spend time together as a family. Therefore it was preferable to sort what problems we could ourselves. I am sure that had we contacted Michael, he would have done his best to make a positive difference. Overall we had a lovely time, but the current property description is not accurate. The pizza oven doesn’t work and the barbecue was too filthy to use. The decking round the pool definitely needs replacing as it is a significant hazard. With some tweaks this would be a perfect place to holiday and we would certainly come back.

Estada de 14 nits (jul. 2025)

10/10, Excel·lent

Andy M.

7 de set. de 2023

It is Paradise!

We actually stayed for 6 weeks whilst waiting for our house purchase to complete. In that time we were visited by friends and family. Shabby Chic Paradise is in a great location, peaceful and private yet only 10 minutes drive to Saintes centre. Lots of space for groups and their pets and children. The house is well appointed, unique in character and very comfortable. We had a very happy six weeks and were sad to leave. Michael is an excellent host.

Estada de 21 nits (ag. 2023)

10/10, Excel·lent

Michael S.

23 d’ag. de 2022

Què li ha agradat: Neteja

Nothing but praise

We had a fabulous stay at Shabby Chic Paradise. The property was beautiful with stunning views of the countryside. Very family friendly. The owner Michael is English speaking, was really welcoming and was very knowledgeable about the local area, which helped greatly. Would definitely come back.

Estada de 12 nits (ag. 2022)

10/10, Excel·lent

David C.

10 d’ag. de 2022

Què li ha agradat: Neteja

Hideout for the heatwave

We were a family of four who stayed at the property for two weeks. We were there during the heatwave and were glad for the thick farmhouse walls and the pool to keep us cool. The place is a little "shabby" as advertised so don't expect luxury accommodation. But we enjoyed the rustic nature of it and it felt like an authentic rural French farmhouse experience. The pool (unheated), play equipment and house set up were ideal for our two children - they absolutely loved it there. The location was amazing for us - the road up to the property (and two others) is a km from the main road so you really feel out in the middle of nowhere. But actually you are only a 10 minute drive from Saintes, supermarkets and such. It was the best of both worlds. Michael was an exceptionally honest and diligent owner - he even made sure the property was right for us before accepting the booking. We did have a couple of issues while we were there (as you can at any property) but Michael was great with comms and dealt with things ASAP. Overall, we had a lovely relaxing holiday.

Estada de 14 nits (jul. 2022)

10/10, Excel·lent

Robert W.

20 d’ag. de 2021

Què li ha agradat: Neteja

We had a wonderful, relaxing holiday in Michael‘s beautiful house. Fantastic for all the family.

The house is surrounded by fields and fruit trees, completely private with beautiful gardens and a pool. The rooms are large and comfortable and the kitchens have everything you would need. Michael is a great host for whom nothing is too much trouble, with great tips for things to do and places to eat. Our whole family - from kids to grandparents had a fantastic stay.

Estada de 21 nits (jul. 2021)

10/10, Excel·lent

Frédéric S.

6 de set. de 2020

Què li ha agradat: Neteja

Un bel endroit pour de mettre au vert

Nous avons passé un excellent séjour dans cette belle maison au milieu des champs qui conjugue le charme des vieilles pierres et très bon niveau de confort.

Estada de 10 nits (ag. 2020)

10/10, Excel·lent

François B.

5 de set. de 2020

Què li ha agradat: Neteja

Formidable séjour !

Une charmante maison, agréable à vivre, très bien equipée, adaptée aux groupes où tout le monde y trouve sa place. Nous avons adoré notre séjour. Un grand merci à Mickael qui est vraiment aux petits soins pour ses hôtes.

10/10, Excel·lent

Eimear m.

26 d’ag. de 2019

Què li ha agradat: Neteja

Wonderful base for a family holiday

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. Plenty of space for everyone. The pool was great for the kids. Michael, was extremely helpful and available if we needed any assistance. Would definitely recommend to others and would love to return again.

10/10, Excel·lent

James G.

20 d’ag. de 2019

Què li ha agradat: Neteja

Wonderful stay at Shabby Chic Paradise

From the moment we made our first enquiries, communicating with Michael (the owner) was simply first class; his replies are prompt, understanding, humoured and most importantly, very well detailed. He was also very patient (organising 3 couples, 2 adults, 1 child and 3 babies is not easy!) and he clearly cared about making sure our stay was to be as comfortable and relaxing as possible. The property itself is exactly as advertised, a Shabby Chic Paradise, ideal for a group of adults and children to enjoy a wonderfully relaxing holiday. Where to start? Once there you will immediately feel relaxed. The view from the house, the amazing Conservatory in particular, is spectacular stretching over several fields with woodlands beyond and not a road in sight. Start the BBQ's up, light the pizza oven, open a bottle or two of Rose, watch the sunset after a lovely evening walk and chat late into the night in complete peace and tranquility. Then wake up to lovely soft sunshine, grab croissants and pain o chocolats from the Village store, and together with tea or coffee take time to ponder plans for the day. Plan 1: relax at the house, play in the pool or on the generous expanses of grass. Young children can roam around safely given the well constructed fence surrounding the pool. There is a slide and swings, inflatables galore for the pool, bikes with children's seats and plenty of space to play all manner of games. Plan 2: head to Saintes for a bit of culture and local food. Plan 3: splash around at the local aqua centre in Saintes or Plan 4: head west to the beaches of the French coastline. I could go on but if the truth be told, we were so happy at the house that we often made base there for the day. The children loved it and so did we! Insidthe house the temperature remains cool owing to the thick walls and lovely stone or wooden floors. The bedrooms are most generous in size and comfort. Both kitchens are well equipped and a total of four fridge/freezers mean you can shop for at least three full days before having to even think of further forays to the supermarche etc. The house and grounds are big; even with 12 of us it was possible to find a quiet spot inside or out to read a book and/or have a snooze. We felt the photos on the website despite being pretty spectacular just do not do the place justice - it really is beautiful. In short, if you want a place to properly catch up with friends or family, trust me, this is your place!

Estada de 7 nits (jul. 2019)