Title: Gîte in the heart of nature by the river Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=86939250&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Gîte in the heart of nature by the river ## Photo gallery for Gîte in the heart of nature by the river ![Terrace/patio - Gîte in the heart of nature by the river (Saint-Pompain)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/87000000/86940000/86939300/86939250/61b314b6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Gîte in the heart of nature by the river (Saint-Pompain)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/87000000/86940000/86939300/86939250/26925018.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV - Gîte in the heart of nature by the river (Saint-Pompain)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/87000000/86940000/86939300/86939250/074a6f31.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, WiFi, bed sheets - Gîte in the heart of nature by the river (Saint-Pompain)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/87000000/86940000/86939300/86939250/f5a04d37.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - Gîte in the heart of nature by the river (Saint-Pompain)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/87000000/86940000/86939300/86939250/b8e9b8c7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Gîte in the heart of nature by the river provides a garden and more. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroom377 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Air-conditioning - 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 cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Gîte in the heart of nature by the river This cottage features a garden and barbecues. The cottage provides a kitchen with a fridge, an oven, a stovetop and a microwave. Added amenities include a TV, a coffee/tea maker and a dishwasher. Air-conditioned accommodation at this cottage offers coffee/tea makers. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include a shower. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Shower - Toilet paper ### Entertainment - Games - TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming cats and dogs only - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Designated smoking areas ### Location highlights - On a river ### 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 - Unit size: 377 square feet ## Similar properties ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118960000/118959500/118959489/b3a19096.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Guest Room 'The Suite One or Two Bedrooms' with Shared Terrace, Shared Garden and Wi-Fi Saint-Martin-de-Fraigneau - Breakfast available - Parking available - Living/dining area [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-03&endDate=2026-03-04&selected=118959489&PinnedHotelID=118959489&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113160000/113153900/113153859/b29f39c5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cosy studio Rives-d'Autise - Washing machine [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-03&endDate=2026-03-04&selected=113153859&PinnedHotelID=113153859&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106230000/106225000/106224911/2edcd09e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### A L'entrée du Parc D'un Château en Vendée, la Maison des Pins Vous Attend ! Saint-Michel-le-Cloucq - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi - Parking available - Laundry room 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-03&endDate=2026-03-04&selected=106224911&PinnedHotelID=106224911&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119750000/119743500/119743497/9da5874a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### B&B suite with swimming pool between Puy du fou and the ocean Saint-Martin-des-Fontaines - Pool - Parking available - Laundry room - Microwave 8.0 Very good 1 review £111 includes taxes & fees 24 Feb - 25 Feb [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-24&endDate=2026-02-25&selected=119743497&PinnedHotelID=119743497&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![1 bedroom, desk, travel cot, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106040000/106032100/106032076/f2f20bee.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Le Jardin des Bosquets B&B beautiful chambre d'hote in a bucolic setting Auchay-sur-Vendée - Pool - Breakfast included - Free Wi-Fi - Parking available 8.8 Excellent 3 reviews £90 includes taxes & fees 19 Feb - 20 Feb [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-19&endDate=2026-02-20&selected=106032076&PinnedHotelID=106032076&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114050000/114043000/114042901/3454caf4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Studio 'Near Marais Poitevin' with Wi-Fi Rives-d'Autise - Kitchen - Washing machine - Free Wi-Fi - Parking available [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-03&endDate=2026-03-04&selected=114042901&PinnedHotelID=114042901&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113050000/113048800/113048720/7395c617.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Village house classified as a "petite cité de caractère Foussais-Payré - Laundry room - Microwave £68 includes taxes & fees 18 Feb - 19 Feb [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-18&endDate=2026-02-19&selected=113048720&PinnedHotelID=113048720&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/99000000/98890000/98888600/98888522/2c794f6e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Holiday Home 'Logement 3ch 8 Personnes' with Private Terrace, Private Garden and Wi-Fi Saint-Hilaire-de-Voust - Kitchen - Free Wi-Fi - Outdoor space - Parking available 6.0 1 review [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-03&endDate=2026-03-04&selected=98888522&PinnedHotelID=98888522&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109830000/109829700/109829693/57a6db4c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Guest House 'Suite Oiseau Du Paradis' with Shared Pool, Wi-Fi and Air Conditioning Fontenay-le-Comte - Pool - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Breakfast available [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-03&endDate=2026-03-04&selected=109829693&PinnedHotelID=109829693&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103810000/103809000/103808912/2905973b_edited_080c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### La Feuilleraie N1-standingappart-wifi-proche Ville Fontenay-le-Comte - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-03&endDate=2026-03-04&selected=103808912&PinnedHotelID=103808912&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Compare similar properties](/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-03&endDate=2026-03-04&selected=86939250&PinnedHotelID=86939250&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2&comparePropertyIds=86939250,118959489,113153859,106224911,119743497) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:30 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs and cats only 2 total pets ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking allowed: in designated areas ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). 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 ## About the area Located in Saint-Pompain, this cottage is on a river. Château Renaissance and Abbaye de Nieul-sur-l'Autise are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include L'Abbaye Saint-Vincent and Luka Land. [Visit our Saint-Pompain travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Saint-Pompain.dx553248634540068533) [View more Cottages in Saint-Pompain](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Saint-Pompain-Cottages.d553248634540068533-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=46.443565,-0.581877&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:k%7BnzGvspB%3FW%3FU%40U%3FW%40U%3FU%40W%40U%40UBW%40UBUBU%40UBUBUDUBUDUBSDUDUDSDUDSFSDSFUDSFSFQFSHSFQFSHQHQFQHQHQHOHQJOHOJQHOJMJOJOJMHMLMJMJMLMJKLKJMLKLILKLIJKLINILGLILGNGLGLGNGLENELENELENCNELCNCNANCNALANANAN%3FNAN%3FN%3FL%40N%3FN%40N%40L%40N%40NBN%40NBLBNDNBLDNDLDNDLDNFLFLFNFLFLHLFNHLHJJLHLJLJLHJLLJJJLLJLJLLLHLJLJNJNJLHNJPHNJNHPHNHPHPFPHPHRFPFPHRFRFRFPDRFTDRFRDRDTDRDTDTBRDTBTDTBTBT%40TBTBT%40TBV%40T%40T%40V%3FT%40T%40V%3FT%3FT%3FV%3FT%3FT%3FVATAV%3FTATATAVCTATCTCTAVCTCRETCTETCTERETETERERGTERGRERGRGRGPIRGPGRIPIPGPIPIPIPINKPINKNINKNKLKNKLINMLKLKJMLKLMJKJMJMJMHMJKHMHOHMHMFMHOFMFMDOFMFODMDODMBODOBMBOBOBO%40O%40MBO%3FO%40O%40M%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAOAO%3FMCOAOAOCOCMCOCOEMCOEMEOEMGOEMGMGOGMIMGMIOIMIKIMKMIMKMKKKMKKMMMKKKMMMIOKMKMKOKOIOKOIOKQIOIQIQIQGQIQIQGQGSISGQGSGSESGSESGUESESEUESEUCUEUCUESCUCUAWCUCUAUCUAWAUAU%3FUAW%3FUAW%3FU%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=LBKroSjWlhjIWi-gyodpJ5vAaLA=) Saint-Pompain, Deux-Sèvres ### What's nearby - ![Best way to enjoy the Marais Poitevin is definitely on a boat. Go for a tour through the labyrinthine marsh rivers. So quiet and relaxing! #LifeAtExpedia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000037248/b3b9a36f-33da-4c0f-915a-f47b94d5f0db.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Marais Poitevin Regional Nature Park 11 min drive \- 5.6 miles - Château Renaissance 9 min drive \- 3.5 miles - Nieul-sur-l'Autise 19 min drive \- 9.4 miles - Abbaye de Nieul-sur-l'Autise 19 min drive \- 13.5 miles - Mining Center of Faymoreau 19 min drive \- 10.3 miles ### Getting around - Niort Station 26 min drive ### Restaurants - Le Mulan 17 min drive - La Creperie Du Moulin 17 min drive - Le Tipsy 9 min drive - Le Blouge 10 min drive - Le Centre 13 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Gîte in the heart of nature by the river pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Gîte in the heart of nature by the river? ### What time is check-in at Gîte in the heart of nature by the river? ### What time is check-out at Gîte in the heart of nature by the river? ### Where is Gîte in the heart of nature by the river located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Gîte in the heart of nature by the river Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional 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 7 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robin F. 30 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### St pompain cottage Amazon location and Anthony is a fantastic host. This is a little piece of peace and quiet with a very high standard of living and facilities in the cottage. Thanks Rob & Michelle ##### Robin F. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### COLETTE C. 15 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Très bel endroit, très calme, et très belle région.Accueil très chaleureux par Anthony. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/a89e7953-fe7a-49f8-8a3b-2f1dbbe83527-1757921791731.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/e1e1bade-0701-42e3-9767-5f4b15f4ad8b-1757921825509.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### COLETTE C. Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brigitte D. 4 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Gîte très agréable et fonctionnel !!! Un petit cadeau de bienvenue délicieux et la cerise sur le gâteau Anthony est très agréable et de bon conseil. Il se plie en quatre pour vous faire plaisir. Bref, une excellente adresse à garder sous la main au cas où. ##### Brigitte D. Stayed 7 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chantal M. 13 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### we plaisir sejour court, malgré çà sommes extremement satisfait. Joli gite, environnement de rêve, jeune propriétaire très très sympathique. ##### Chantal M. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Corine M. 16 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Marais Poitevin Merci à Anthony adorable hébergeur aussi discret que disponible. Je vais de ce pas conseiller son offre Abritel à mon entourage ##### Corine M. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christophe V. 18 Feb 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Une saint Valentin parfaite Une parenthèse au vert , loin des turbulences, uniquement connectés à la nature , merci chaleureux à Anthony aux petits soins pour nous , déjà recommandé à tous nos amis !!! ##### Christophe V. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023 ---