Title: Quiet gite - 20 mn from Royan, 10mn from Saintes Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=6253624&destination=Retaud%2C+Charente-Maritime%2C+France&selected=55326117&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Quiet gite - 20 mn from Royan, 10mn from Saintes ## Photo gallery for Quiet gite - 20 mn from Royan, 10mn from Saintes ![Property grounds - Quiet gite - 20 mn from Royan, 10mn from Saintes (Retaud)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/56000000/55330000/55326200/55326117/90-e7fd3035.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - Quiet gite - 20 mn from Royan, 10mn from Saintes (Retaud)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/56000000/55330000/55326200/55326117/c1071953.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Quiet gite - 20 mn from Royan, 10mn from Saintes (Retaud)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/56000000/55330000/55326200/55326117/3fda7940.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, bed sheets - Quiet gite - 20 mn from Royan, 10mn from Saintes (Retaud)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/56000000/55330000/55326200/55326117/5a7dbe9b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Bathtub, hair dryer, towels, soap - Quiet gite - 20 mn from Royan, 10mn from Saintes (Retaud)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/56000000/55330000/55326200/55326117/6a8fb744.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Quiet gite - 20 mn from Royan, 10mn from Saintes provides amenities, such as a garden and laundry facilities. ## Reviews 8.4 Very good ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5538 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Outdoor space - Parking available - Barbecue grill ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Quiet gite - 20 mn from Royan, 10mn from Saintes Treat yourself to a romantic getaway in Charente-Maritime! You will be charmed by this cottage and its ideal, peaceful location between the vineyards and the sea. Enjoy walks along the banks of the Charente River, the beach at Royan (20 minutes away), visit the Cordouan Lighthouse (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), the Palmyre Zoo, explore the Gallo-Roman heritage of Saintes (10 km away) and the beautiful Romanesque churches of Saintonge, Talmont, Île d'Oléron, Île d'Aix, Île de Ré, La Rochelle, and Rochefort. Tennis courts are 1.5 km away. This 50 m² stone house with a peaceful garden offers guests complete privacy and a completely independent entrance. Garden table, armchairs, parasol, and barbecue are provided. Bed linens and towels are included. The cottage includes: \- a living room with a sofa bed (double bed) \- a bedroom with three single beds 90 (can be configured with a double bed and a single bed) \- A fully equipped kitchen (fridge, stove with oven, toaster, kettle, coffee maker, washing machine, dishwasher) \- A bathroom with bathtub \- Separate WC \- Baby cot available on request. Garden table and chairs. Parasol. Barbecue Minimum stay: 2 nights ## Property amenities ### Parking and transport - Car required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub - Hair dryer - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - Books - Games ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Designated smoking areas ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping on request ### Location highlights - In a rural location - Near a zoo ### Things to do - Casino nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Motor boating nearby ### 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden - Housekeeping (on request) - Unit size: 538 square feet ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/890000/888900/888856/386a3965.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Relais du Bois St Georges Saintes - Pet-friendly - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Restaurant 8.8 Excellent 226 reviews £116 includes taxes & fees 16 Apr - 17 Apr [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-16&endDate=2026-04-17&selected=888856&PinnedHotelID=888856&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16250000/16244800/16244790/0ef7fb8e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hotel Angoulême Le Saint Gelais Angouleme - Pool - Pet-friendly - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi 9.4 Exceptional 215 reviews £128 includes taxes & fees 7 Apr - 8 Apr [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-07&endDate=2026-04-08&selected=16244790&PinnedHotelID=16244790&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16080000/16074500/16074448/7e55a747.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Gite du Calme Cherac - Pool - Breakfast included - Pet-friendly - Parking included 8.8 Excellent 63 reviews £79 includes taxes & fees 5 Apr - 6 Apr [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-05&endDate=2026-04-06&selected=16074448&PinnedHotelID=16074448&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18790000/18785700/18785669/3dff6b20.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Small Charentaise house with garden. 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 not indicated whether 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 ### 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 A car is required for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as Vrbo Property Gite - 10km de Saintes Retaud Petite Maison au Calme à 10 mn de Saintes Gite - 10km de Saintes Private vacation home Gite - 10km de Saintes Private vacation home Retaud ## About the area Located in Retaud, this holiday home is in a rural area. Abbaye aux Dames and Royan Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Saintes Amphitheatre and Arch of Germanicus. Travelling with kids? Consider Fun Family Bowling and Planet Exotica. Power boating offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding nearby. [Visit our Retaud travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Retaud.dx6253624) [View more Holiday homes in Retaud](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Retaud-Private-Holiday-Homes.d6253624-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![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%7C45.67024%2C-0.70052&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=6_A_xQpjAV7P2yzyW6y1PaLgolo=) Retaud, Charente-Maritime ### What's nearby - Saint-Eutrope Church 11 min drive \- 7.2 miles - Saintes Amphitheatre 12 min drive \- 7.9 miles - Saintes Cathedral 12 min drive \- 7.6 miles - Saintes Golf 12 min drive \- 7.7 miles - Abbaye aux Dames 13 min drive \- 8.3 miles ### Getting around - Saujon Station 20 min drive ### Restaurants - Scorsese 14 min drive - Cafétéria E.Leclerc 15 min drive - Burger King 12 min drive - McDonald's 12 min drive - La Table Des Dix Vins 13 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Quiet gite - 20 mn from Royan, 10mn from Saintes pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Quiet gite - 20 mn from Royan, 10mn from Saintes? ### What time is check-in at Quiet gite - 20 mn from Royan, 10mn from Saintes? ### What time is check-out at Quiet gite - 20 mn from Royan, 10mn from Saintes? ### Where is Quiet gite - 20 mn from Royan, 10mn from Saintes located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Quiet gite - 20 mn from Royan, 10mn from Saintes Reviews ## Reviews ### Very good 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 - Excellent 2 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.2 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location ## Reviews Verified ### 8/10 Good #### marie-france c. 21 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Logement très calme et agréable.Hôte sympathique. ##### marie-france c. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Corentin R. 29 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Gîte parfait en famille Tout est conforme à l'annonce. L'ensemble des prestations fonctionnels. Un superbe séjour. Corentin ##### Corentin R. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### christine s. 9 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Sympa Maison bien située et très bien équipé, tout confort. ##### christine s. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jerome M. 17 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Très bon Acceuil Très bien reçu, une bouteille d’eau et des glaçons étaient à disposition à notre arrivée. Appréciable avec 35 degrés dehors Maison fraîche, vielle pierre charentaise ##### Jerome M. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022 Verified ### 6/10 Okay #### Aurélien H. 13 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location ##### Aurélien H. Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025 ---