Only four hundred metres from the pine forest-lined sands of Plage de la Patache, this charming home sits on the northern coast of the Île de Ré. Perhaps you'll cycle four kilometres to the idyllic village of Les Portes-en-Ré, where you can buy Trousse-Chemise oysters at the summer market. Or, maybe an afternoon of horse riding at the nearby equestrian centre is more your style. Spread across two buildings, this bright home boasts casual interiors and an open-plan living space. While there are plenty of social spots for spending quality time with your loved ones, we appreciate how the annexe has its own lounge and kitchen for moments of privacy. Just imagine soaking up the fresh air in this leafy garden, sunbathing on the lawn and watching sunsets by these century-old trees. As the evening rolls in, why not hire a private chef to cook a French feast for everyone? So, all you have to do is pour the wine during an alfresco dinner under this roofed terrace.

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Additional fees

• Your host can help arrange a variety of extra services during your stay, including massages and beauty treatments, wine tours, laundry and dry cleaning, fridge fills, restaurant reservations, private chefs, bike hire, airport transfers, and car hire

• If you’re travelling with children, your host can organise babysitting services – alternatively, a live-in nanny can be arranged at a cost of £475-£670 per week

• There may be some extra fees to pay here, such as charges for utilities, final cleaning fees, city tax and security deposits – all of which you may need to pay in cash to the homeowner. Please reach out during the booking process to confirm.

Additional fees subject to a 3.5% handling charge.