Superb Modern Holiday Home on the Ile de Ré, Charente Maritime - La Retraite en Ré Reviews

This was our first visit to Ile de Re, having wanted to visit for a while. Think we got lucky! The house is finished to an extremely high standard, is very comfortable and cosy, well equipped, featuring all mod cons and with some fun touches too, such as the illumnious sofas. It was also super clean on arrival which counts for so much. There are some lovely outdoor spaces too - a family table area and top sundeck to catch the afternoon/evening rays. The layout works really well and the back gate access for bikes is a great help, especially with children etc. Alan, the owner, is professional and helpful at all times and keen to ensure your stay goes smoothly. Location wise, we thought it was wonderful. We loved Ars-en-Re, which is a beautiful French town with a good mix of enough shops, bars and restaurants to keep everyone entertained or well-fed. It is a great place to base yourself to go off and explore this beautiful island, which with all its lovely beaches and kid-friendly cycle paths makes for a brilliant family holiday.
Clare T.