Sleeps 4, 12 or 16
Heated pool 28-29°C
18,900 m² of grounds
Fast fibre Wi-Fi, included
BIENVENU
Somewhere where the days slow down
La Petite Guyonnière sits in open Vendée farmland outside the village of Maché, looking across fields and forest. Two gîtes share the courtyard, the gardens and a heated ten-metre pool — take one, or take both and have the place to yourselves.
Diane and Chris live on site. They will meet you on arrival, point you at the best bakery, and otherwise leave you to it.
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The accommodation
Two gîtes, one courtyard
Both are self-catering, both open onto the gardens, and both share the pool. Book either alone, or both together for exclusive use of the whole property.
Le Petit Bouleau
Sleeps 4 · 2 bedrooms · single storey
Cosy, well-equipped accommodation with two bedrooms for up to four guests. Every room is on the ground floor with only one step between areas, and a private terrace reached straight from the kitchen.
Sleeps
4
Bedrooms
4
Size
65 m²
- Lounge / Diner - 18 m² / 194 ft² - Widescreen TV with Freesat · DVD player · 3-seater sofa · 2 chairs · Occasional tables
- Kitchen - 15 m² / 161 ft² - Electric oven · Gas hob · Fridge · Dishwasher · Microwave · Sink · Breakfast bar & stools · Pans, crockery, cutlery and utensils · Kettle · Toaster · Coffee machine
- Rear Bedroom - 9 m² / 97 ft² - 1 × double bed · Wardrobe · Chest of drawers · Bedside tables and lamps
- Front Bedroom - 11 m² / 118 ft² - 2 × single beds · Wardrobe · Chest of drawers · Sofa · Bedside table and lamp
- Shower & WC - 6 m² / 65 ft² - Shower · WC · Hand basin
- Private Terrace - Table · Chairs · Parasol · Barbecue · Direct access to the gardens and swimming pool
Le Marronnier
Sleeps 12 · 4 bedrooms · two storey
A large farmhouse with four bedrooms, a generous lounge, a fully equipped kitchen and two shower rooms spread over two floors. Together with the conservatory there is room for up to twelve guests.
Sleeps
12
Bedrooms
4
Size
165 m²
- Lounge - 23 m² / 248 ft² - Widescreen TV with Freesat · DVD player · 3-seater sofa · 2-seater sofa · Occasional tables
- Kitchen - 22 m² / 237 ft² - Electric oven · Gas hob · Fridge · Dishwasher · Microwave · Sinks · Pans, crockery, cutlery and utensils · Kettle · Toaster · Coffee machine
- Conservatory / Dining Room - 14 m² / 151 ft² - 2 × dining tables · 12 chairs · Sideboard · Serving hatch · Access to the gardens
- Bedroom 1 - 31 m² / 334 ft² - 1 × double bed · 2 × single beds · Wardrobe · Chest of drawers · Bedside table and lamp · Private access to the courtyard
- Bedroom 2 - 20 m² / 215 ft² - 1 × double bed · 2 × single beds · Wardrobe · Chest of drawers · Bedside tables and lamps
- Bedroom 3 - 13 m² / 140 ft² - 1 × double bed · Wardrobe · Chest of drawers · Chair · Bedside tables and lamp
- Bedroom 4 - 12 m² / 129 ft² - 1 × double bed · Wardrobe · Chest of drawers · Chair · Bedside table and lamp
- Ground Floor Shower & WC - 6 m² / 65 ft² - Shower · WC · Hand basin
- First Floor Shower & WC - 6 m² / 65 ft² - Shower - WC · Hand basin · Bidet
- Private Arbour - Tables · Chairs · Barbecue · Direct access to the gardens and swimming pool
On the property
Everything within the gate
A heated pool, gardens to lose the children in, and enough to do that you need never start the car.
Heated Swimming Pool
10 m × 5 m, heated and fenced with a padlocked gate and alarm. Solar shower and a sun terrace with parasols, loungers and chairs. Heated May to September, held at a constant 28–29 °C
Gardens & Grounds
18,900 m² in total — 8,900 m² of gardens and a further 10,000 m² of field and woodland, with panoramic views over farmland and forest. A variety of places to sit, relax, and unwind.
Indoor Games Room
Table tennis, darts, free weights and beach toys — somewhere to go when the sun is at its highest, or rain has stopped play outside. This room is also used as a Yoga studio.
Outdoor Dining — Le Marronnier
Seating for twelve beneath an arbour, beside an ornamental pond. Also with a stone barbecue.
Outdoor Dining — Le Petit Bouleau
A private terrace with seating for four, wooden table and chairs, parasol and its own stone barbecue.
Shaded Seating
A quiet shady arbour just right for the hottest part of the afternoon. With an ornamental pond close by it's an oasis of calm.
Outside Games
Petanque court, football, giant draughts and badminton. A variety of other lawn games and croquet available upon request.
Play Areas
Swings, a natural climbing frame and stepping logs set among the trees for younger guests. Perimeter fences and gates ensure a safe place to play
Yoga on Request
Sessions beside the pool with Magdi, a highly professional yoga teacher, tailored to your level and taught in English or French.
Utility Room & Laundry
This is a shared facility with a coin-operated washing machine, sinks, vacuum cleaner, iron and ironing board.
Off-Road Parking
The courtyard takes eight cars or more, with secure storage and pressure washing for bicycles.
THE VENDÉE
Beaches, bike tracks and Puy du Fou
Maché sits between the Atlantic coast and the lakes, with 1,800 km of cycle track and one of the finest theme parks in the World within easy reach.
Ten minutes or less
From the front door
Over 1,800 km of dedicated cycle tracks and trails. Vendée Vélo has downloadable route maps and GPS files. We provide secure storage and pressure washing for your bikes.
Walking & Running
From the front door
Endless quiet country lanes, varied terrain and forestry blocks straight from the gate.
Yoga with Magdi
On site or in the studio in Apremont
A highly professional teacher who tailors each session to your needs and skill level, in English or French.
10 minutes - Apremont
Beside the lake and man-made beach at Apremont: wakeboarding with private or group instruction, a floating aqua park and paddle polo.
Canoe and paddleboard hire at Apremont, or canoes only at La Chaize-Giraud (25 minutes).
Lac d'Apremont
10 minutes - Apremont
The largest lake in the Vendée, with open-water swimming from the man-made beach.
Worth the drive
1 hour · 80 km
Simply the best park in the world. Two thousand years of history brought to life — a memorable experience unique to the Vendée. Our personal record is four visits in one season.
28–33 km
160 km of wide sandy beaches in the Vendée alone. St Gilles-Croix-de-Vie (28 km) for calm, St Jean-de-Monts (33 km) for hustle and bustle.
15 minutes · 18 km
The largest park of its kind in the world at Saint Julien des Landes: treetop trails, paintball, laser quest, zip wires and a 2,760 m² aquapark.
18 minutes onwards
Twelve courses within a 1 h 15 drive. The closest, Les Fontenelles, is only 18 minutes away.
46 minutes
Six individual areas offering relaxation and excitement for every age group.
Challans Market
15 minutes - Challans
Great market every Tuesday morning the food hall is a must.
In the villages
2027 SEASON
Prices, per week
No surcharges for electricity, gas or water — and no hidden extras. Off-peak season runs from April to June and September to October; peak season covers July and August.
Le Petit Bouleau
Up to 4 guests
April–June · September–October
£600 (700 €)
July · August
£800 (930 €)
Security deposit: £100 (100 €) per week, refundable
End-of-stay cleaning: £45 (50 €)
Le Marronnier
Up to 12 guests
April–June · September–October
£1,080 (1,250 €)
July · August
£1,600 (1,870 €)
Security deposit: £200 (200 €) per week, refundable
End-of-stay cleaning: £55 (60 €)
Both gîtes - exclusive use
Up to 16 guests
April–June · September–October
£1,680 (1,940 €)
July · August
£2,400 (2,800 €)
Security deposit: £200 (200 €) per week, refundable
End-of-stay cleaning: £100 (100 €)
GOOD TO KNOW
- Free Wi-Fi over a fast fibre connection.
- Tourist tax applies and is billed separately.
- Travel cots and highchairs are available at no cost.
- Bed linen, bathmats and tea towels are provided — hand, bath and beach towels are not.
- No surcharges for electricity, gas or water, and no hidden extra costs.
- Minimum booking period is 7 nights. Changeover days in July and August are Saturdays; at other times they are flexible by arrangement.
BEFORE YOU COME
Questions, answered
Is off-road parking available?
Yes – Ample room for up to 8 cars.
Is it safe to drink the tap water?
Yes – The quality is good but you may wish to buy bottled water if traveling further afield.
We have a small dog, can we bring it with us?
Sadly no – We have chickens and a cat so it would not work out well. Often we also have a neighbour's horses in our field.
Do I need travel adaptors for UK appliances?
Yes - if you wish to use electrical items that have a UK (3 pin) plug fitted.
Is Wi-Fi available?
Yes - fast fibre connection.
If we arrive early, can we check-in?
Check-in before 16.00 hr is sometimes possible by prior arrangement with Diane or Chris. Agreement depends upon the intensity of the change-over taking place on the day you arrive. Bags etc can be securely stored if required.
Is there a washing machine available on-site?
Yes - a coin (€) operated machine is located in the utility room at the rear of Le Marronnier; it is a shared facility.
Do we have exclusive use of the swimming pool?
Only if you have booked both gîtes or are sole occupants of La Petite Guyonnière.
Can I pay with a cheque or cash upon arrival?
No - payment is by bank transfer or check, paid into the account given on your booking form.
Our ferry is not until the evening, can we delay checking-out until the afternoon?
Only if there is no one wanting to occupy the gîte that you are vacating.
Is there a bar in Maché?
Yes - Au Vie’ Rage - beside the Boulangerie, is a bar/restaurant. Friendly staff and good food.
Is there a bakers in Maché?
Yes - Opposite the church. Although there is another in Apremont which is far superior. It is at the bottom of the hill, opposite the shop.
Where is the nearest supermarket?
There is a Hyper-U in Aizenay (11 km) away. It is in the Espace Commercial Porte Littoral visible from the D948.
How far is the nearest beach?
St Gilles-Croix-de-Vie is closest at (28km). Just over 30 mins drive in the summer.
Is open-water swimming possible in the lakes?
Yes - The best place is off the man-made beach in Apremont (6 km).
Is Puy du Fou close to La Petite Guyonnière?
Puy du Fou is just over 80km away, which, is about an hour’s drive, even during the busy Summer months. This place has to be seen to be believed.
Is there an adventure park like Go-Ape, or similar, nearby?
Yes - Le Grand Défi (the largest adventure park in the world) at Saint Julien des Landes (18km) is amazing and well worth the short drive.
BOOKING
Tell us when you would like to come
Send us your dates and we will come back to you personally — usually within a day — with availability and a booking form. Payment is by bank transfer once your dates are confirmed.
