Charming Traditional Cottage in Saint-Vincent-sur-Graon, South Vendee - 2 Mins to Lake, Close to Beaches Reviews

Great place to stay
If you want to stay in a traditional Vendean cottage, then this is the one. Sue and Nick are very friendly and made us welcome from the start. They are a mine of useful information, especially if like us, your French is not good. The cottage was very clean and the kitchen had all the equipment we needed. We especially enjoyed barbecues and eating outside every night. We really loved Tranche Sur Mer for restaurants and the beach.

Tim M.

Spring Break
Chose the location by the photographs and was not disappointed the cottage is traditional the garden seating area is beautiful and the hosts/owners are a delight. The beaches are only 15 minutes away by car with plenty of activities for children, we were also able to enjoy the walks around the lake at St Vincent. Have already booked for an October break.
Jun 2013

Scotlass the Brave!
I ventured abroad, with some trepidation, for the first time on my own in September 2012 and selected Chez Marthe for the facilities apparently on offer on the web-site. Even before I arrived Sue and Nick had been amazingly helpful and I was welcomed like a long-lost friend, although we'd never met. The house is perfect; spotless; everything a person could possibly need (I think!) was available. Their thoughtfulness was really touching and I was able to feel relaxed from the outset. I borrowed one of the bikes and trundled round on quiet roads, with advice on routes and places of interest. There was a comprehensive collection of attractions, maps, local history in the house, which I found most helpful and interesting too.

A lovely part of France - friendly and welcoming, but quiet enough to get a sense of the 'real' place and many accessible places of interest to visit. In fact I loved it so much I'm going back for a second, longer visit later this year!Sep 2012

Our favourite cottage in France
Just what we were looking for, we’ve spent several holidays here, originally with our

twin girls, then on our own or with friends.

We were looking for something French, traditional and charming and we weren’t disappointed. The cottage is well equipped, and having the owners next door was a bonus with their local knowledge and hospitality.

This little corner of the Vendee remains a great place for traditional family holidays along with its great beaches and unspoilt countryside.

Even without the kids it’s a fantastic place for a relaxing holiday.
Tyrone L.

Charming and Comfortable.
We stayed for one week in Chez Marthe - what a delightful cottage! Chez Marthe is charming and has all the facilities required to make your stay really comfortable. There was nothing we were short of, every little detail has been considered. The garden is private with both sunny and shady areas and is a delight to sit in. The owners, Nick and Sue are fabulous. We had the warmest of welcomes and they are very kind, enthusiastic and approachable if you need help whilst you are there. The cottage is well situated for a great holiday, close to beaches, markets, main towns and many places of interest. It is next to quiet country lanes, great for for cycling or walking. It truly is a place you feel at home in very quickly and we loved it!

Jun 2014

Fantastic cottage!
We arrived late after getting a little lost on the journey, it was our first visit to this part of France. Nick was there to give us a warm welcome and show us around Chez Marth? which we immediately fell in love with. It is such a peaceful area, great for a bike ride with the kids or a morning run to the lake.

The cottage is cosy and beautifully decorated in keeping with its history, we had great weather so most of the time was spent on the patio in the garden with a BBQ going.

The garden is a fantastic space which the kids loved exploring, playing in and chasing the butterflies! Ours are 6 and 8 and it was a perfect space for them to run around on their own in whilst we relaxed. Just across the road is a football pitch where you could go if you needed a larger space.

Nick and Sue are a lovely couple and were always there to help out with suggestions of what to do and which beach to go to, there are so many to choose from with everyone in the family catered for.

Their generous hospitality, the laid back nature of the people and the area, the weather and the beaches have made us not hesitate in wanting to return to chez Marth?.

Aug 2013

Chez Marthe
We spent a lovely week at Chez Marthe in July. Nick and Sue were very friendly and welcoming and gave us lots of ideas about what to do and which beaches to visit. We had great weather and went to the beach most days, trying out different ones. We would love to go back to Chez Marthe as we felt very much at home there.

Jul 2013

A perfect, relaxing holiday
We loved our holiday in Chez Marthe last summer and are looking forward to returning again this year. The house is decorated in a lovely French style, with lots of artistic flair, we especially liked the well equipped kitchen. We enjoyed eating out in the pretty garden every day and there was space for the children to play. Nick and Susanne are the perfect hosts, helpful, friendly and knowledgeable about the area, where there is lots to do and lovely beaches to visit. We would highly recommend.

Suzanne K.

Very comfortable gite near a quiet, rural village.
We enjoyed the perfect holiday in this lovely cottage, which was clean, very comfortable and had absolutely everything we could wish for. The gorgeous weather helped as we ate outside on the patio every day. The pictures don't do it justice really. It is situated just outside a very quiet little village with a boulangerie and a bar. We had a stroll into the village most nights, and the gite does have bicycles too. We enjoyed the lake nearby, and even managed a little fishing. Apparently there are some massive fish to be caught ! The gite is only a short drive from the beautiful Vendee coast and we found some lovely beaches. We had trips to both La Rochelle and Les Sables-d'Olonne, well worth a day out. Sue and Nick, the owners are very helpful, and left us in peace unless we wanted help, and they were so helpful too. We would recommend Chez Marthe, especially if you like peace and quiet in rural France. Would love to go back one day.

Chris C.

Peaceful and relaxing.
What a find!! We really enjoyed our stay at Chez Marthe. Quaint and pretty, it lived up to all of our expectations. Sue and Nick are great hosts and are on hand to deal with any query, at all times respecting your privacy. The house is charming,as described and a treat to stay in such a traditional property. It might be traditional but has all the modern conveniences necessary. We enjoyed cooking meals and eating outside on the beautiful, private patio. We made use of the bikes available and took off exploring the French countryside. It was great to have Wi fi and Des was delighted not to miss Wimbeldon on TV. We would highly recommend this property and hope to return in the future.

Margaret M.