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Dolphin Bed, Bed Tamaris, Vendee

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Dolphin Gîtes, heated pool
GîteTamaris, Dolphin Gites
Dolphin Gîtes
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2 bedrooms
1 bathroom
4 guests
7 nights minimum
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Gîte de 40 m2 pour 4 personnes (2 enfants + 2 adultes), accueillant et clair, à la terrasse ensoleillée bordée d'arbustes et équipée d'un barbecue en pierre, à quelques pas de la piscine chauffée par une pompe à chaleur de fin mai à mi-septembre et de l'espace ping-pong couvert. Le salon/cuisine comprend lave-vaisselle, cuisinière à gaz avec four, réfrigérateur-congélateur, four à micro-ondes, bouilloire et cafetière électriques, grille-pain, fer à repasser, canapé, télévision par satellite avec chaînes françaises ou anglaises. Les 2 chambres sont spacieuses, avec un grand lit de 160 cm dans l'une et des lits superposés de 90 cm, ainsi qu'un lit en 80 cm pour un jeune enfant dans l'autre. WiFi gratuite. Accès lave-linge partagé. Parking privé dans la propriété. A welcoming and sunny gîte...Gîte de 40 m2 pour 4 personnes (2 enfants + 2 adultes), accueillant et clair, à la terrasse ensoleillée bordée d'arbustes et équipée d'un barbecue en pierre, à quelques pas de la piscine chauffée par une pompe à chaleur de fin mai à mi-septembre et de l'espace ping-pong couvert. Le salon/cuisine comprend lave-vaisselle, cuisinière à gaz avec four, réfrigérateur-congélateur, four à micro-ondes, bouilloire et cafetière électriques, grille-pain, fer à repasser, canapé, télévision par satellite avec chaînes françaises ou anglaises. Les 2 chambres sont spacieuses, avec un grand lit de 160 cm dans l'une et des lits superposés de 90 cm, ainsi qu'un lit en 80 cm pour un jeune enfant dans l'autre. WiFi gratuite. Accès lave-linge partagé. Parking privé dans la propriété. A welcoming and sunny gîte (2 adults + 2 children) with convenient access to the landscaped gardens, covered table-tennis and heated swimming pool (the pool is heated with a heat pump from May half-term to mid September) and its temperature varies from 26 to 30 degrees). The patio has a barbecue and is secluded by an attractive rockery. The kitchen/lounge is well equipped with a dishwasher, gas cooker, fridge/freezer, microwave oven, electric kettle, toaster, coffee machine, iron, sofa, UK satellite TV. The two bedrooms are spacious (one with a king-size bed, the other with bunk beds and a single bed). Free wifi. There is access to a laundry room with a shared washing machine. Living space: 40 m2 Private parking on site. More
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House Rules
Pets Allowed: No
Smoking Allowed: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Bathrooms
1 Shower
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About the Owner
Cathy P
Languages spoken:English, French
Response Rate:100%
Response Time:Within a few hours
Listed Since:September 2012
Interaction with guests: 
Les réservations se font du samedi au samedi en haute saison. Les propriétaires sont sur place pour vous accueillir et vous conseiller si besoin, ils parlent français et anglais. Un pot d'accueil hebdomadaire est organisé pendant la haute saison. Reservations are from Saturday to Saturday. The owners live on-site, speak English and French and are happy to give you help and advice, if needed. Guests are invited for an informal welcome drink in the garden during peak season.
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Reviewed September 13, 2019
Relaxed and friendly

We booked last minute and were really pleased with the accommodation. The Gite was clean and spacious for 3 of us. The owners were friendly and very helpful. Excellent location for beaches and good restaurants

Date of stay: September 2019
Thank Karen H
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Cathy85220, VR Owner at Dolphin Gites, Gite Tamaris, Vendee, responded to this reviewResponded September 15, 2019

Thank you for your kind review. We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay at Dolphin Gîtes.

Reviewed September 1, 2019 via mobile
Lovely holiday and excellent value for money

Lovely stay - Gites are clean and have everything you can need. Pool is great and gardens have a superb view and have a table so you can take a bottle of wine and drink with a stunning countryside view. Table tennis table with a...More

Date of stay: August 2019
Thank Colin H
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Cathy85220, VR Owner at Dolphin Gites, Gite Tamaris, Vendee, responded to this reviewResponded September 15, 2019

Thank you for your positive review. We are delighted that you had an enjoyable stay at Dolphin Gîtes and we look forward to welcoming you back.

Reviewed August 9, 2019
Friendly and welcoming owners, the gites are well presented and clean.

Cathy and Howard have put a lot into making their site attractive. The gites are very nice and even though you are only a stones throw from the main road you never hear it. It was lovely to have a pool on site for having...More

Date of stay: June 2019
Thank Grodin777
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Cathy85220, VR Owner at Dolphin Gites, Gite Tamaris, Vendee, responded to this reviewResponded August 12, 2019

Thank you for your kind review. We are really pleased that you enjoyed your stay here at Dolphin Gîtes. It is true that although in the heart of the village, our gîtes are nestled in a quiet country location, and yet only 5 minutes away...More

Reviewed August 19, 2018
Lovely gites, would recommend

We stayed at Dolphin Gites and had a lovely time. The hosts are welcoming and friendly. The gites were comfortable, and each of the six gites had its own private patio area. The pool was lovely, and we used it most days. Dolphin gites is...More

Date of stay: July 2018
1  Thank 343hazelp
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Cathy85220, VR Owner at Dolphin Gites, Gite Tamaris, Vendee, responded to this reviewResponded August 20, 2018

Thank you for your kind review. We are very pleased that you enjoyed your stay at Dolphin Gîtes and we hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back in the future.

Reviewed August 8, 2018
Very well-appointed gite, fabulous location, excellent pool, lovely hosts.

Recently returned from a fantastic family holiday at Dolphin Gites. We stayed in Gite Tamaris and found it very comfortable, super clean and very well equipped. Our children (6 & 8) loved the swimming pool, the table tennis & the garden play area. Very welcoming...More

Date of stay: July 2018
Thank Clare M
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Cathy85220, VR Owner at Dolphin Gites, Gite Tamaris, Vendee, responded to this reviewResponded August 9, 2018

Thank you very much for your review. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back in the future.

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Reviewed August 27, 2017
Another lovely holiday at Dolphin Gites

We have enjoyed our third family holiday at Dolphin Gites and yet again it did not disappoint. Lovely spacious gite, great gardens and pool, helpful welcoming hosts and a fantastic location. This year we explored the Chateau at Tiffauges, visited La Rochelle and had fun...More

Date of stay: July 2017
Thank Louise C
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Cathy85220, VR Owner at Dolphin Gites, Gite Tamaris, Vendee, responded to this reviewResponded August 28, 2017

Thank you very much for your review. We are really pleased that you had a relaxing holiday at Dolphin Gîtes and we look forward to welcoming you back next summer.

Reviewed August 12, 2017
Quiet location in lovely village

This is one of several gites on one site, run by a friendly Anglo-French couple who live on site and engage with their guests. This included - during our week there, at least - a get together for the guests over wine in the garden....More

Date of stay: July 2017
Thank MSandB
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Cathy85220, VR Owner at Dolphin Gites, Gite Tamaris, Vendee, responded to this reviewResponded August 16, 2017

Thank you for taking the time to review your holiday at Dolphin Gîtes and we are pleased that you enjoyed your stay. We are sorry that you found the swimming pool under temperature, as it is heated. In response, we have regulated the thermostat. We...More

Reviewed August 6, 2017
Great, interesting totally excellent GITE

The gite was just what we were looking for and it suited the two of us perfectly. The swimming pool on site was ideal on the very hot days and the local Super U was only a short trike ride (see photos on website) away...More

Date of stay: June 2017
Thank tikerebelals
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Cathy85220, VR Owner at Dolphin Gites, Gite Tamaris, Vendee, responded to this reviewResponded August 8, 2017

Thank you for taking the time to review your stay at Dolphin Gîtes. We are delighted that you had an enjoyable time and hope to welcome you back in the near future.

Reviewed September 2, 2016
Super family holiday destination

Our second holiday at Dolphin Gites was, if possible, even more relaxing than the previous year! Gite Tamaris was clean, spacious and well-equipped, the weather was fantastic, our fellow guests were friendly, and hosts Cathy and Howard were welcoming and hospitable. Our ten year old...More

Date of stay: August 2016
Thank Louise C
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Cathy85220, VR Owner at Dolphin Gites, Gite Tamaris, Vendee, responded to this reviewResponded September 6, 2016

Thank you very much for your review. We are really pleased that you had an enjoyable holiday and we look forward to welcoming you back here at Dolphin Gîtes next summer.

Reviewed July 10, 2016
Fantastic

Another very relaxing holiday in Dolphin Gites, we stayed in the New Cottage, which was spotlessly clean, and catered for all our needs. The owners Cathy and Howard are very welcoming and knowledgable of the local area. There are lots of good restaurants nearby, a...More

Date of stay: July 2016
Thank I4321MVemmaw
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Cathy85220, VR Owner at Dolphin Gites, Gite Tamaris, Vendee, responded to this reviewResponded July 12, 2016

Thank you very much for your kind review. We are very pleased that you enjoyed your holiday at Dolphin Gîtes and we hope to be able to welcome you here again in the future.

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Amenities
Pets Allowed: No
Smoking Allowed: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
DVD Player
Balcony
Grill
Blender
Books
Dishwasher
Dryer
Freezer
Refrigerator
Game Room
Highchair
Housekeeping Optional
Internet Access
Iron
Kettle
Local Guides/Maps
Microwave
Outdoor Dining Area
Patio
Ping Pong Table
Playground
Cable/satellite TV
Secure Parking
Shared Outdoor Pool (Heated)
Shared Yard
Staffed Property
Stereo System
Stove
Swingset
Terrace
Toaster
Trampoline
TV
VCR
Washer
Wi-Fi
Fishing Nearby
There Is A Golf Course Within 30 Mins Drive
Horse Riding Nearby
There Are Tennis Courts Nearby
Water Park Nearby
Watersports Nearby
Beach Or Lakeside Relaxation
Cycling Trips
Hiking Trips
Rural/Countryside Retreats
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About the neighborhood
Le restaurant La Chaize Gourmande est à 3 minutes à pied et la supérette Spar à 1 km. Le magnifique Lac du Jaunay est à 10 minutes en voiture et Le Puy du Fou à une bonne heure. Les plages de Brétignolles sur mer sont à quelques minutes en voiture et la piste cyclable vers la côte commence à 50 m de nos gîtes.
Getting around
The Vendée has many great opportunities for cycling, swimming, fishing, sailing, sunbathing, surfing and walking. There are miles of new cycle paths along the coast and through the countryside. If you like rambling, you will enjoy the scenic lake Jaunay.The Puy du Fou Park is one of the most famous attractions the Vendée has to offer and is only a 70 minute drive from Dolphin Gites.
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Cancellation Policy
  • 100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).
  • 50% refund* if you cancel at least 8 weeks before check-in
  • 25% refund* if you cancel at least 4 weeks before check-in
  • No refund available if you cancel thereafter

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*Booking fee is excluded from refund amount

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Frequently Asked Questions about Dolphin Gîtes, Gîte Tamaris, Vendée
Dolphin Gîtes, Gîte Tamaris, Vendée is able to accommodate up to 4 guests. See all property details.
Dolphin Gîtes, Gîte Tamaris, Vendée has one bathroom available. See all property details.
Dolphin Gîtes, Gîte Tamaris, Vendée has 2 bedrooms available. See all property details.
Stays at Dolphin Gîtes, Gîte Tamaris, Vendée must last at least 7 nights. See all property details.