Le Nichoir
LA BASSE GONTRIE
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Why people book this hotel
“The breakfast was one of a kind, with delicious homemade crêpes and "pain perdu"…”
“Delicious breakfast”
“Tastefully converted and comfortable accommodation, hosts that simply could not …”
“The hosts were very kind and friendly”
“Very nice countryside property, secluded and quiet”
“The room was perfect”
“Location- picturesque and quiet”
“Beautiful location”
“The pool was lovely”
“Wonderful friendly welcome, great garden and pool for children”
“Our room was spacious, clean and very comfortable”
“Great location, very quiet, very clean”
Overview
Offering a garden and inner courtyard view, Le Nichoir is located in Les Essarts, 24 km from Vendée History Museum and 29 km from Vendespace. The property features river and garden views, and is 47 km from Puy du Fou Theme Park. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking. Featuring views of the quiet street, all units in the property come with private entrance and a pool with a view. The guest house provides certain units with pool views, and every unit includes a coffee machine. The units include a private bathroom, a hair dryer and bed linen. Guests at the guest house can enjoy table tennis on-site, or go cycling or fishing in the surroundings. Tiffauges Castle is 32 km from Le Nichoir, while Domangère Golf Course is 42 km away. The nearest airport is Nantes Atlantique Airport, 70 km from the accommodation.
Traveller reviews
Elizabeth
extended_group
June 6, 2026
“Well worth a detour to stay here”
Everything about this stay was wonderful. Tastefully converted and comfortable accommodation, hosts that simply could not have done more to be helpful, lovely food, and delightful surroundings. One that you would make fit into your route somehow even if it meant quite a detour.
Sima
couple
November 1, 2025
“Proper retreat, so easy to relax and chill from the hustles of city life.”
Location- picturesque and quiet. Food - delicious. Hospitality- exceptional
Pierre Emmanuel
couple
September 4, 2025
Very nice countryside property, secluded and quiet. Old buildings renovated with attention and taste. The breakfast was one of a kind, with delicious homemade crêpes and "pain perdu" made of brioche, plus delicious jams, cheese, charcuterie, coffee... One of the very best breakfast I ever had. The hosts were very kind and friendly.
Rachel
family_with_children
August 30, 2025
Gorgeous property, with kind and friendly hosts. Delicious breakfast. Shame we were only staying one night!
Sue HS
couple
August 6, 2025
“A brief and relaxing stopover as we travelled south.”
The room was perfect. The bed was comfortable. The pool was lovely! Just what we needed after a long drive across France. Both the dinner and breakfast were outstanding!
Heather
family_with_children
August 4, 2025
Wonderful friendly welcome, great garden and pool for children. Perfect 2-night stopover to visit Puy du Fou. Very comfortable beds and great breakfast with fresh juice, breads, pastries and crepes.
Emma
family_with_children
July 16, 2025
“Sensational, super and absolutely perfect”
Such an amazing place to stay. We visited both on our way down the south of France and on our way home. Richard and Celine are super nice and make the most delicious breakfast. Their home is a real piece of heaven. We hope to return again in the future.
Samuel
family_with_children
August 31, 2024
“Lovely hosts, great location, comfortable room, incredible breakfast and an amazing night sky!”
We loved our stay at Le Nichoir. Our hosts were warm and welcoming and the breakfast was amazing. We loved the room decor and it was so comfortable. We enjoyed meeting the animals and swimming in the pool. At night-time we were blown away by the beautiful stars and felt so lucky to hear an owl as we fell asleep. We stayed as a base to visit Puy du Fou, and it was perfect.
Alexandre
couple
August 26, 2024
We really enjoyed our stay at "Le Nichoir". It is very quiet, surrounded by nature, yet close enough to things to do. Our hosts were so welcomable, and made sure we felt at home. Our room was spacious, clean and very comfortable.
Paul
couple
July 16, 2024
“Excellent stay at a well designed B2B location with nice ones”
Breakfast was excellent with a wide choice of self-made product. We could use the pergola outside and had a very pleasant discussion with the owners
Sarah
family_with_children
May 28, 2024
Beautiful location
Susan
couple
May 22, 2024
“We were rested in order to continue our onward journey. Pleasant memories.”
Excellent meet and greet due to warm and welcoming hosts. Breakfast and evening meal were delicious and copious! The setting and location in the countryside were a haven of calm.
Alicia
family_with_children
April 23, 2024
We were looking for a place to stay the night on our way to Spain, and it was the perfect solution in terms facilities and location!! And also, amazing breakfast!! The host were really kind and welcoming. We would repeat for sure.
Lines
couple
April 4, 2024
“A lovely property, superb accommodation and excellent breakfast”
The breakfast was excellent, the location a little difficult to find as SatNav did not recognise the postcode.
ELISE
family_with_children
March 27, 2024
“Superbe”
Sinead Flinter
couple
March 25, 2024
Such an amazing find, this place is perfect. Will definitely return. Dinner was delicious as was breakfast. Such friendly, welcoming people.
Francis
couple
September 15, 2023
“Great place to stay, very enjoyable stay, breakfast is amazing. Good value for money.”
Great location, very quiet, very clean. Staff very welcoming and helpful
gordon
family_with_children
September 3, 2023
“The best break to a long journey I have ever had.”
The amazing ambience of a well renovated farm property. Richard and Celine were exceptional hosts, nothing was too much trouble.
Tony Hemphill
family_with_children
August 17, 2023
“The best gite experience we've ever had. Generous and friendly hosts.”
Loved the friendliness, the cleanliness, stylishness, tastiness (dinner and breakfast). A very relaxing and easy going experience. Genuinely lovely people and a lovely place to stay.
eveliene
family_with_children
August 1, 2023
“Beautiful house with a nice pool.”
Beautiful location. Appartment was beautiful… wonderful hosts. Great to lounge at the pool. Breakfast was freshly made, really superb! Best stay of our holiday!
Facilities
Activities
Table tennis, Hiking, Cycling, Fishing, Badminton equipment
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays
Entertainment and family services
Board games/puzzles
Food & Drink
Kid meals, Wine/champagne, Fruits, Breakfast options, Special diet menus (on request)
Food & drink safety
All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
General
Bicycle parking, Non-smoking throughout, Family rooms, Heating, Non-smoking rooms
Internet
WiFi, Internet services, Free WiFi
Outdoors
Sun terrace, Outdoor pool (seasonal), Outdoor pool, Garden, Terrace, Outdoor furniture, Picnic area
Parking
Parking garage, Parking, Parking on site, Private parking, Free parking
Physical distancing
Cashless payment available
Pool and wellness
Swimming Pool, Pool/beach towels, Shallow end, Sun loungers or beach chairs, Sun umbrellas, Swimming pool
Reception services
Invoice provided
Safety & security
Fire extinguishers
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas
Double Room
Guests will have a special experience as this double room features a pool with a view. The double room offers a private entrance, a tea and coffee maker, as well as a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. The double room provides a wardrobe, garden views and chocolate. The unit offers 1 bed.
Double Room
This double room offers a pool with a view. The double room provides a private entrance, a tea and coffee maker, as well as a private bathroom featuring a bath and a hairdryer. The unit offers 1 bed.
Triple Room
This triple room's standout feature is the pool with a view. The triple room offers a private entrance, a tea and coffee maker, as well as a private bathroom featuring a bath and a hairdryer. The triple room provides a wardrobe, garden views and chocolate. The unit offers 2 beds.
Quadruple Room
This quadruple room's special feature is the pool with a view. The quadruple room provides a private entrance, a tea and coffee maker, as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower and a hairdryer. The quadruple room offers a wardrobe, garden views and chocolate. The unit offers 2 beds.
Quadruple Room
The pool with a view is a top feature of this quadruple room. The quadruple room features a private entrance, a tea and coffee maker, as well as a private bathroom boasting a bath and a hairdryer. The quadruple room offers a wardrobe, an inner courtyard view and chocolate. The unit has 2 beds.
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