Title: Charming Riverside House with Canoes, Garden, and Nearby Market in Marais Poitevin Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Charming Riverside House with Canoes, Garden, and Nearby Market in Marais Poitevin Cottage in Damvix with kitchen and patio ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/64000000/63500000/63495000/63494953/43cb1ac3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/64000000/63500000/63495000/63494953/9e9aa0bf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/64000000/63500000/63495000/63494953/5ccca1ce.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/64000000/63500000/63495000/63494953/43d12a91.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/64000000/63500000/63495000/63494953/2d07f0b5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Charming Riverside House with Canoes, Garden, and Nearby Market in Marais Poitevin provides amenities, such as a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. 9.0 Wonderful ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6990 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Pool - Parking available - Kitchen - Barbecue grill ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Charming Riverside House with Canoes, Garden, and Nearby Market in Marais Poitevin Old house adjoining the owner's home and another gîte H85G014261 (Nymphéa) on a closed property of 1,200 m², set back from the road, located in the village of Damvix in the heart of the Marais Poitevin, on the edge of the Conche des Oisiliers, close to the Sèvre Niortaise and the Damvix pier. Ground floor: living room/kitchen (classic coffee maker/filters provided), small lounge (BZ), shower room/WC accessible to disabled people. Upstairs: bedroom-lounge (2 single beds separated from the living room by screens), shower room/WC, 2 bedrooms (1 double bed) (1 double bed). Baby equipment. Wifi. 2 televisions, one of which is connected. 2 small gardens with garden furniture to the south and north, deckchairs and gas barbecue. Petanque ground shared by the 2 gîtes. Car parking. 2 rowboats, 2 canoes, and 1 pedal boat are available free of charge at all times, with life jackets and maps. Fishing is available on site. Shops are available (bakery, supermarket, butcher, honey house, pharmacy, and doctor). Small market on Wednesdays. Public swimming pool open on summer afternoons in Benet (13 km) and Lake Xanton Chassenon 19 km away. Scarecrow Festival in Damvix starting in May (fun, signposted 3 km walking trail; 1 hour). Bicycle rentals are available at the Damvix pier (10 m from the cottage). A small tourist train is available on site in the afternoon: the Tchou-Tchou. The Damvix Museum and its exhibition. Nearby: the Abbeys, the Maison de la Meunerie, the Faymoreau mines, a visit to the Sainte Christine farm... From the rooster to the donkey in St Georges de Rex, the animal park in St Hilaire la Palud, the Maison du Marais in Coulon, the Renaissance town of Fontenay-le-Comte, Chaillé-les-Marais and the Maison du Maître de Digues, the Baie de l'Aiguillon... Another 4-person gîte located in the same location (Nymphéa) with a 4-star rating renewed in 2024. Total capacity of the 2 gîtes: 10 people. Heating included. Options: End-of-stay cleaning: €70/stay; Bed linen rental for 1 or 2 people: €15/stay; Bathroom linen rental: €8/person/stay. Additional charge: Tourist tax. Mask available for inspection of fixtures. Tissues, hand sanitizer, and liquid soap are available. Optional services to be paid on site and reserved before your arrival: \- End-of-stay cleaning: €74.47 per stay \- Sheets for single beds: €15.96 per stay \- Sheets for single beds: €15.96 per stay \- Towels: €8.51 per person per stay Property managed by a professional. Unless stated, services such as cleaning, bed linen, towels etc. are not included in the price of this rental. If pets are allowed (information in the advertisement), charges may be applicable. Only equipment mentioned in this advertisement are present. Equipment not mentioned are not considered to be present. Unless there is an electric charging station in the accommodation, charging electric vehicles is prohibited. The Gîte is located at the bottom of the Place du Port. Pass in front of the pier, continue without crossing the small bridge. It's on the left, last house before the conch. Blue gate with Gîtes de France signs and L'Oiseleur -Nymphéa signs above the gate. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Pool ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Location highlights - In a village ### Things to do - Fishing ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden - Unit size: 990 square feet ## Similar properties ![Children’s area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33480000/33477800/33477789/96b916ed.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Gite du Marais Poitevin La Ronde - 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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation Property Registration Number NOT\_REQUIRED If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation ### Property is also known as Gite Damvix, 2 bedrooms, 6 persons Damvix 15062076003 Gite Damvix, 2 bedrooms, 6 persons Private vacation home Gite Damvix, 2 bedrooms, 6 persons Private vacation home Damvix ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C46.31403%2C-0.73502&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=5FlEsJNvRh8w4sGxCkqClKKsHFM=) Damvix, Pays de la Loire #### What's nearby - Marais Poitevin Regional Nature Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles - Maillezais Cathedral - 12 min drive - 7.1 miles - House of the Marais Poitevin - 22 min drive - 12.1 miles - Vieux Port - 52 min drive - 34.3 miles - Minimes Beach - 57 min drive - 36.4 miles #### Getting around - Epannes Station - 19 min drive - La Rochelle (LRH-La Rochelle - Île de Ré) - 49 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Auberge de l'Abbaye - ‬11 min drive - ‪La Récré - ‬1 min walk - ‪Le Trou Vendéen - ‬18 min drive - ‪Les Étangs De Julie - ‬7 min drive - ‪Cibard Michel - ‬18 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Charming Riverside House with Canoes, Garden, and Nearby Market in Marais Poitevin have a pool? > Yes, this property has a pool. ### Is Charming Riverside House with Canoes, Garden, and Nearby Market in Marais Poitevin pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Charming Riverside House with Canoes, Garden, and Nearby Market in Marais Poitevin? > Check-in begins at 5:30 PM. ### What time is check-out at Charming Riverside House with Canoes, Garden, and Nearby Market in Marais Poitevin? > Checkout is at 9:30 AM. ### Where is Charming Riverside House with Canoes, Garden, and Nearby Market in Marais Poitevin located? > Situated in Damvix, this cottage is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Marais Poitevin Regional Nature Park and within 12 miles (20 km) of Maillezais Cathedral and House of the Marais Poitevin. Abbaye de Nieul-sur-l'Autise is 12.1 mi (19.4 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Charming Riverside House with Canoes, Garden, and Nearby Market in Marais Poitevin Reviews 9.0 ### Wonderful All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location 10 - Excellent 2 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### PIERRE L. 22 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Location parfaite pour 3 couples au calme Propriétaire charmante de très bon conseil pour visiter la région Barque à disposition pour promenade sur les canaux Logement parfait et très fonctionnel ##### PIERRE L. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### BERNADETTE D. 3 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### BON SÉJOUR Propreté très bien. Gentillesse des propriétaires. ##### BERNADETTE D. Stayed 7 nights in May 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Mickaël D. 24 Apr 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### bien bien ##### Mickaël D. Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Marc M., COUDEKERQUE BRANCHE 9 Jul 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Très bien....sans les mouches! Logement très bien situé....près du port fluvial...la mise à disposition des embarcations est un plus...les propriétaires sont sympas(merci Carlos pour les légumes).Le gros problème est la présence de nombreuses mouches dans le logement (ceci est sans doute dû au bac à compost trop près de l'habitation!!!). Marc ##### Marc M. 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