Situated on the Vendée coast, which is famous for it’s sandy beaches and sand dunes, it is almost impossible to define the boundary between St Hilaire de Riez and Sion sur l’Océan. This is one of the very few places on this coastline where there are cliffs and rock-pools. The cliffs provide a series of sheltered coves and some breakaway rock-stacks known as the Cinq Pineaux. The other end of the beach is a typical Vendeean sandy beach backed by sand dunes. The area is popular with both the French and the English, whose associations with the area go back centuries. Not far to the south is St Gilles Croix de Vie, which is a far more lively resort, whilst to the north lies the beautiful isand of Noirmoutier.

This area is just perfect for a holiday at any time of year. The climate is mild, with an average of 225 days of recorded sunshine every year so it is just perfect for either a family holiday in the summer or a break in the Spring or Autumn.

St Hilaire de Riez/Sion sur l’Océan has several restaurants and being a family resort the prices are reasonable and children are welcome. In addition there is a newsagent, supermarket, baker, doctor, in fact, everything you should need. You can learn to sail, windsurf, play tennis or golf and there is plenty of opportunity for walking and cycling in the area. You can also try your hand at sand-yachting or sea diving.


La Maison des Pêcheurs St Hilaire de Riez
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Fully restored in 1999, this centrally heated former fisherman's cottage is detached and set in a beautiful, well-maintained mature garden. It is situated in a quiet residential area close to all amenities and less than a kilometre from the beach. The Maison des Pêcheurs is a much loved family home and the owners, Jean-Pierre and Francoise Defouloy stay in a small building in the grounds, set apart from the main house. They will be on hand to help should any problem arise. Parking space.

Accommodation: Split level lounge/dining room with French windows leading to the garden. Convertible bed settee for two people. There is a log burning stove in the lounge area. Two steps lead down to the kitchen, equipped with fridge, electric oven, a combined gas/electric hob, microwave, toaster, electric kettle and cafetière. One bedroom with a double bed and another with two single beds. Both bedrooms have ample hanging and storage space. Shower room with washbasin and top loading washing machine. Separate WC.

Outside:
Garden furniture and barbecue.

Comments from previous tenants...
‘Quite simply the best holiday accommodation we have ever rented ­ in France or Spain.'
‘ It was delightful having the owners ‘on site’. They were friendly, kind and helpful. It was such a pity that we did not speak the same language!’


Les 4 Saisons Sion sur l'Ocean
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Les 4 Saisons is a single-storey semi-detached villa, approximately 400 metres from safe, sandy beaches. Situated in a quiet residential area, it is close to all amenities. It is used regularly by its French owners, and has a private enclosed garden of 400 square metres. Ample parking space

Accommodation: The lounge/dining area has double French windows leading to the rear garden. The dining kitchen is fully equipped with a four ring gas cooker, a dishwasher, microwave, cafetière and a larder size fridge/freezer. In this room there is also a convertible bed settee for 2 people. Called a ‘clic-clac’ it opens into a bed in one easy operation, with space in the base to store the bedding during the daytime.The double French doors in this room open out onto the front of the property.

The bathroom has a shower, washbasin and toilet and just outside this area is a large cupboard with a top-loading washing machine.

The bedroom has a double bed and a single bed, plus a fold-out single bed, should it be required. hanging and storage space, square pillows, blankets and duvets.

Outside: Garden furniture and barbecue

Pets: It is with regret that pets are not accepted at this property.


La Perrière Commequiers ~ Nr. St. Hilaire de Riez
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La Perrière is a modern, recently re-furbished luxury villa situated on the edge of the quiet village of Commequiers, which is approximately 15 minutes drive from the beaches at St Hilaire de Riez/Sion sur l’Océan. La Perrière has open countryside to the front, rear and one side and is built on 4500 square metres of land. The large garden has a 12m x 6m swimming pool situated to the rear of the property and overlooks open fields.

Accommodation: The hall opens onto the lounge/dining area which has two sets of double French doors leading to the rear terrasse. There is a beautiful brick fireplace with an ‘insert’ type fire, satellite TV (BBC World, CNN, CNBC Europe) and a radio/cassette player. In addition there is a convertible bed-settee of the ‘clic-clac’variety, which opens out into a full size double bed. There is storage space underneath for the bedding. The fitted kitchen has single French doors at both ends and is equipped with an electric hob, microwave, dishwasher, fridge, electric kettle, a cafetière and a toaster. Shower room with a vanity unit and a shower. Separate WC. Washing machine. One bedroom with a double bed.

This property has a mezzanine floor which is not open due to security reasons.

Outside: There is a large covered terrasse to the front of La Perrière, which could be used for dining in the shade, and there is a further sunny terrasse to the rear, overlooking the swimming pool. A barbecue and garden furniture are provided.

Pets: It is with regret that pets are not accepted at this property.


Villa des Lys Commequiers ~ Nr. St. Hilaire de Riez
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Villa des Lys is a modern single-storey villa with central heating and double glazing. Built on 550 square metres of land, it is situated in a peaceful cul-de-sac in the quiet village of Commequiers, which is approximately 15 minutes drive from the beaches at St Hilaire de Riez/Sion sur l’Océan. The village centre is a short walk away. There is gas central heating and double glazing. The villa has a private enclosed rear garden which overlooks a field, and parking space.

Accommodation: The lounge/dining area has double French windows leading to the rear garden and triple French windows leading onto the front garden. There is a satellite TV. (Canal satellite plus BBC World, CNN,CNBC Europe). The separate dining kitchen is fully equipped with a four ring electric hob, an electric oven, a dishwasher, microwave, cafetière, kettle, toaster and a larder size fridge/freezer. Hall with large cupboard for coats etc.
Shower room has a shower and a washbasin. Cloakroom with toilet and washbasin.
There are two bedrooms, each with a double bed, duvets, blankets and both square and rectangular pillows. The rear bedroom has wooden parquet flooring and the front bedroom has double French windows opening onto the front of the Villa.

Outside: Garden furniture and barbecue

Pets: It is with regret that pets are not accepted at this property.


The village of Commequiers caters for every need. It has a post office, petrol station, small supermarket, delicatessen and chemist. There is also a restaurant and a small bar/restaurant which serves four course meals at lunchtime for approximately £6 per head. Commequiers is famous for the velo-rail, which starts here.

 

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