Walk to Village

Donna and Jay are welcoming, considerate, and professional hosts who truly go above and beyond. They oversaw so many thoughtful details that made a tremendous difference in our stay. The home itself is beautiful—open and spacious, with Italian tile floors, many windows and patio doors, and a cozy fireplace that made it feel both elegant and comfortable.
The beds and bedrooms were exceptionally comfortable and roomy, and the layout of the house—with ensuite rooms—provided the perfect balance of privacy and downtime for couples and families alike. The living and dining rooms were the great connectors, where everyone naturally gathered to share meals, watch movies, and work on puzzles together.
The kitchen was certainly the heart of the home—stocked with every pot, pan, appliance, coffee maker, and teapot imaginable. We enjoyed cooking together daily, and Donna’s attention to detail showed in everything from the quality of the cookware to the abundance of glassware and table settings (enough for forty!). During our 28-day stay, it felt like we never had to wash a dish—there was always another beautifully clean set ready to go.
We also wished we had our grandchildren along, because Donna has created an incredible children’s playroom on the first floor—complete with a bounce house, dress-up clothes, and plenty of space for fun and imagination.
The grounds opened into a beautiful yard and patio, with views of the church spire and stunning sunsets in the evening. The pool and hot tub were the perfect way to end each day.
We can’t say enough wonderful things about our stay—Donna and Jay are simply the best.

I have to say that this gite was absolutely wonderful. We would love to go there again. The kitchen equipment was first class (better than at home), everything worked, the gite was spacious and very welcoming for children and the owners went to a lot of trouble to ensure that the holiday was perfect for both adults and children. The nearby beach was patrolled by lifeguards and was a surfer's paradise and the sand perfect for sandcastles. There are a number of other attractions nearby, all of which were well worth seeing and which we visited.

We had a great week at the Beau Rivage villa. There were 9 of us staying there, including 2 children and a young teen. There was plenty of room for us all and we loved making use of the pool in the afternoon and enjoying dinners around the large dining table. It was a hot week when we were there but we had rented fans and we made sure to close the shutters during the day. This kept the house relatively cool, despite not being able to use the mini-split air conditioners.
We loved eating around the large dining table and relaxing at night on the comfortable sofas. We would have enjoyed eating outside and using the pizza oven/BBQ but it definitely would have needed some clean up to be able to do that. The seating outside was very comfortable though and we loved seeing the visiting birds etc. The reason why we wouldn't give this 5 stars, despite the great week we had was that we found that the kitchen equipment that was provided didn't really enable us to cook family meals for the number of people in our party (9), which was something we were really looking forward to. The villa could use some better and larger pans, pots, better knives, roasting dishes etc. That being said, we enjoyed buying things from the market and local supermarkets to have buffets/charcuterie etc.
Longville-sur-Mer is a great town and a wonderful base for exploring the Vendee region. We loved the market, the little restaurant down town, and the amazing boulangerie. We rented bikes and explored the trails. We also visited several of the local beaches and they were all great. It really is a nice area to be with family. Our youngest kids enjoyed the playroom and everyone loved cooling off in the pool.
Donna and Jay were very responsive throughout the week, which we really appreciated it. We had a great family holiday!

We visited Beau Rivage with our daughters and their children earlier this year- a party of 12. Our week was memorable in that the villa was spacious, comfortable and very well maintained and our every need ( and that of our grandchildren) was catered for.
The swimming pool was a highlight and was safe for young children in that it was enclosed with a lockable gate and the adjacent terrace and private garden made for a very enjoyable stay.
A short walk gave access to a very attractive village with regular markets and friendly bars and restaurants. A short walk in the opposite direction gave access to a nature reserve with excellent birdwatching- turtle doves in abundance! There was a longer walk to the beaches (half hour), but 5 minutes by car with free parking as a bonus.
The Vendee is great for a family holiday and Beau Rivage was a perfect base for us.