Featuring the traditional aesthetics of the pretty villas that adorn the streets of Portes en Ré, along with a modern and comfortable interior, this delightful five-bedroomed villa, with heated pool, is a terrific base for your stay on the salubrious Ile de Ré. Up to ten guests will be a strong tee-shot from the challenging Golf de Trousse-Chemise, along with the dreamy sands and sunsets of La Plage de Trousse-Chemise.
Minimalist décor with subtle nautical theming is order of the day around this stunning villa’s roomy interior. The huge floor-to-ceiling sliding doors to the lounge and dining rooms give way to sensational garden views, while maximising natural light in the bright and spacious main living area.
Foodies will love this home’s large, superbly appointed kitchen – ideal for getting creative with some of the famous local seafood, available right across the island. The stylish dining table will comfortably seat all your guests, and there’s an additional lounge with a comfortable sofa and large television – perfect for winding down after a day’s cycling, surfing, or even just sunbathing!
There’s plenty of flexibility in terms of sleeping arrangements too, with the option to split the double beds in all five of Villa Bonnard’s tastefully furnished bedrooms.
The master bedroom features an en-suite bathroom, comprising twin washbasins, a bathtub, shower and WC, along with portes-fenêtres that beckon in glorious sunshine, leading directly onto the terrace. The two bedrooms without dedicated showers are served by the villa’s main bathroom, which also features two washbasins and a shower.
The villa offers a smaller, secondary kitchen adjacent to two of the bedrooms, along with direct access to the poolside terrace. This additional kitchen is perfect for chilling poolside drinks, as well as preparing delicious dinners to enjoy at sunset.
Step outside and converge with the island’s natural beauty – the grounds are surrounded by beautifully kept topiary, with native pine and cypress trees decorating the lush lawn to the rear of the villa. There’s a chance for guests to enjoy some gentle competition, alongside the superbly curated front garden – anyone for table tennis?
From your base at Villa Bonnard, you’ll be in both a beach lover’s and gourmet’s heaven! Golfers are within a short walk from the predominantly flat but technically challenging Golf de Trousse Chemise, with club hire available. The nearby village is blessed with magnificent restaurants, cafés and a bustling daily market. Open from 8am until midday, the market is packed with locally produced delights, including fresh Trousse Chemise oysters, AOC potatoes, and the island’s uniquely flavoured salt.
There’s a vibrant outdoors culture here, particularly along the coastline. You’ll have the chance to enjoy watersports of all kinds, along with boat rides and fishing excursions. Enjoy sunset walks along unspoilt coastal paths, take cycle rides through woodland, pretty village streets and salt marshes, or simply relax on the beach – this picturesque corner of Ré has it all.
Features:
Villa Interior
- Living room with large sofas, fireplace, floor-to-ceiling patio doors
- Television/games room
- Large kitchen with wall-mounted oven, induction hob, microwave, refrigerator, toaster, kettle
- Dining room with table, seating up to twelve
- Small kitchen adjacent to terrace, fridge, freezer, microwave, dishwasher, induction hob
- Master bedroom with double bed (160cm – can be separated into two individual beds), en-suite bathroom with shower, bathtub, WC within bathroom
- Bedroom with double bed (160cm – can be separated into two individual beds), en-suite bathroom with shower, separate WC
- Bedroom with double bed (160cm – can be separated into two individual beds), shower, separate WC
- Bedroom with double bed (160cm – can be separated into two individual beds)
- Bedroom with double bed (160cm – can be separated into two individual beds)
- Bathroom with shower and two washbasins
Outside Grounds
- Heated swimming pool, open approximately May to September
- Sun loungers and parasols
- Garden terrace
- Poolside terrace
- Barbecue
- Al-fresco dining area
- Table tennis
- Private parking for two cars
Facilities
- Wi-Fi
- TV
- Washing machine and dryer
- Vacuum cleaner
- Table tennis
- Ironing facilities
Location:
L’Ile de Ré has gained the nickname of ‘The Hamptons of France’ with good reason. Long since a favoured destination of sophisticated Parisians, this small and delightfully formed island is typified by unspoiled sandy coastlines, meandering cycle routes through the varied landscape, mouth-watering seafood and glorious summer weather.
The local village is home to some of the most stunning, unspoilt beaches on the island. One of these is just a short cycle ride from Villa Bonnard. With a short but stunning ride through the woods as you approach, grassy dunes and magical sunset walks along the Banc du Bûcheron, you’ll be in awe of the fabulous coastline that’s virtually on your doorstep.
The village also proudly boasts some of the finest restaurants on the whole island, as well as a terrific seafood market and daily, morning markets where you will find a phenomenal range of local cheeses, wines and of course, the freshest and most delicious seafood imaginable.
Take a leisurely ride twenty-minute ride through the Lilleau des Niges nature reserves, where you’ll see a wide range of bird species in stunning surroundings, before reaching one of France’s foremost oyster producers at La Ferme des Baleines. Here, you’ll find thirty-five hectares where the finest clear oysters, imperial prawns, clams and more are expertly produced for discerning chefs – and home cooks like you! You’ll have the chance to buy a selection of wonderful seafood and, if you book ahead online, there are tours with wine and oyster tasting sessions throughout the summer season.
Terms & Conditions:
Arrival time
4.00 p.m.
Departure time
9.00 a.m.
Minimum stay
14 nights from approximately mid-July to end-August. 7 nights during all other periods.
Changeover day
Saturday. All other changeover days on request.
Linen & towels included?
Bed and household linens can be hired on site for an extra cost of €47 per person per week, payable prior to arrival.
Energy costs included
Included May to end-September. Extra cost during all other months, payable locally.
Pool heating charge
Included approximately May to September. Please note that like all heated pools, pool heating and water temperature are reliant on weather and outside temperatures.
Other Ts and Cs
Loud noise and/or music is not permitted after 11.00 p.m.
