Saint James House
17 rue du Château d’eau
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Why people book this hotel
“Home made jams and yoghurt a superbly comfortable bed great shower, embroidered …”
“The hosts were extremely friendly and helpful, making us feel very welcome and a…”
“The garden was beautiful, full of flowers and lovely scents, and it was a pleasu…”
“The lady who runs the place was very friendly and helpful, and made an excellent…”
“The property is perfectly located in the centre of town, with plenty of bars and…”
“Attractive property in the centre of Pons, very near the Donjon”
“We appreciated the very warm welcome from our hosts, the ground floor room, tea/…”
“Exceptionally friendly host , comfortable stay ,excellent breakfast”
“The room was beautifully decorated and spotlessly clean, and the bathroom was sp…”
“Spotlessly clean and comfortable and our host was very charming and helpful”
“Restaurants just round the corner and if the weather was nicer which it wasnt a …”
“The house also has a lovely swimming pool, which looked very inviting, although …”
Overview
Featuring pool with a view and views of pool, Saint James House is a bed and breakfast situated in a historic building in Pons, 23 km from Saintes Train Station. The air-conditioned accommodation is 21 km from Saint Pierre Cathedral. The bed and breakfast offers city views, a sun terrace, and free WiFi is available throughout the property. At the bed and breakfast, the units come with a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. A microwave and fridge are also featured, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle. Guests can dine in an outdoor dining area at the bed and breakfast. A selection of options including fresh pastries, fruits and juice is served for the continental breakfast. There is a coffee shop on-site. Guests at the bed and breakfast can enjoy hiking and walking tours nearby, or make the most of the garden. Abbaye aux Dames is 23 km from Saint James House, while Royan Train station is 42 km away. The nearest airport is La Rochelle - Ile de Re Airport, 100 km from the accommodation.
Traveller reviews
Gillian
couple
May 16, 2026
“A fabulous visit!”
This counts as one of the nicest stays we have ever had to be sure. Home made jams and yoghurt a superbly comfortable bed great shower, embroidered towels and a hostess who was so so lovely! Restaurants just round the corner and if the weather was nicer which it wasnt a pool too!!
tbradley
couple
May 12, 2026
“A charming and comfortable stay with wonderfully welcoming hosts in the heart of beautiful Pons.”
A wonderful property in the centre of Pons. The hosts were extremely friendly and helpful, making us feel very welcome and at home throughout our stay. The room was beautifully decorated and spotlessly clean, and the bathroom was spacious and equally immaculate. The bed and bedding were exceptionally comfortable, making for a great night’s sleep. The house also has a lovely swimming pool, which looked very inviting, although unfortunately we didn’t have time to use it. The garden was beautiful, full of flowers and lovely scents, and it was a pleasure to have breakfast there in the morning. Breakfast itself was delicious and very generous, with the homemade jams being particularly memorable. The property is perfectly located in the centre of town, with plenty of bars and restaurants just a few minutes’ walk away. Pons itself is a very picturesque town and well worth visiting. Overall, a lovely place to stay and excellent value for money.
Deirdre
couple
March 4, 2026
“Attractive property with friendly staff and excellent breakfast.”
Attractive property in the centre of Pons, very near the Donjon. The lady who runs the place was very friendly and helpful, and made an excellent breakfast!
LYNNE
couple
November 7, 2025
The character of the accommodation.And friendliness of the hosts .
David
solo_traveller
October 17, 2025
“Excellent stay and will return”
We appreciated the very warm welcome from our hosts, the ground floor room, tea/coffee making facilities and snacks. We also greatly appreciated Benedicte's understanding and support when I was not feeling well the next morning. A great position within Pons with good parking.
Heather
couple
September 3, 2025
“Brilliant stay.”
Exceptionally friendly host , comfortable stay ,excellent breakfast.
Christine
solo_traveller
July 2, 2025
“An enjoyable stay, very comfortable and a good location”
Great location, friendly owners and a very nice breakfast in the garden
Barbara
couple
June 8, 2025
“Lovely place for a short stay”
Location was perfect for the centre of PONS. Breakfast was excellent. So much choice and all lovely. A great start to the day. Hostess was very nice and friendly. A very warm welcome
Tony
couple
October 16, 2024
“Everything was better than expectation”
Excellent breakfast, great location and Benedict and her husband, James,could not have been more helpful, especially when my wife had a tumble on the street
Jim
couple
August 21, 2024
“Excellent”
Ideal location. Very friendly host. Great breakfast.
Nivi
couple
August 21, 2024
Loved everything. Benedictine and James were the nicest hosts. Can't wait to come back!
Steve
couple
July 17, 2024
“We only stayed one night as we were going south but I would be happy to stay much longer!”
The house is renovated to a fantastic condition in a beautiful spot ideally situated in the town. Just perfect!
Nathalie
couple
July 9, 2024
“Perfect location with homemade breakfast”
Lovely location with a very Nice lady who speaks good English. Nice homemade breakfast in the garden. Perfect!
Roland Nord
couple
May 30, 2024
“Stop in Pons when you are around”
Benedicte and her husband are marvellous hosts and we fully thank them for 4 unforgettable days in Pons.
Margaret
couple
May 25, 2024
“Fantastic gem..a must!”
Great value for our stay Lovely location near square with shops,bars n restaurants History as well Wished we stayed longer Hosts friendly and lovely couple Breakfast yummy
Patrick
couple
May 13, 2024
“Spotlessly clean and comfortable”
Spotlessly clean and comfortable and our host was very charming and helpful. The breakfast was superb. Altogether a very enjoyable stay.
Barry
couple
October 8, 2023
“Lovely place excellent hosts we will return”
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Sarah
couple
August 29, 2023
“A jewel in an interesting village”
This place is a little gem. A beautiful traditional house, a charming, quirky garden, friendly and attentive hosts who clearly love meeting people and for whom nothing was too much trouble. They even brought an espresso for elevenses. Bonuses: a plunge pool and two friendly cats. Parking was just outside. The room, which had a bit of an Egyptian theme going on, was large, comfortable and immaculately clean. The modern bathroom with large shower and separate toilet were partitioned off from the room through sliding doors. Blushes were spared by using the toilet at the back of the hall! Breakfast was served in the garden - your choices of hot drink and juice, with ham, cheese, bread and croissants, home-made yogurt and preserves and honey. We chose to stop here when driving from Cherbourg to southern Spain, plumping for Pons simply because it was en route. The tiny village turned out to be awash with ancient buildings, including the pilgrims’ hospital, a UNESCO World Heritage site!
Roland
couple
August 6, 2023
“Stop in Pons when you are around”
Benedicte and her husband are marvellous hosts and we fully thank them for 4 unforgettable days in Pons.
John
couple
July 25, 2023
“Over night from Spain to Calais. Would love to stop longer!”
Friendly and helpful guest.
Facilities
Activities
Hiking, Mini golf, Temporary art galleries, Walking tours, Happy hour
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, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Food & Drink
Breakfast options, Coffee house on site
Food & drink safety
All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Physical distancing in dining areas
General
Bicycle parking, WiFi available in all areas, Non-smoking throughout, Designated smoking area, Heating, Non-smoking rooms, Family rooms
Internet
WiFi, Internet services, Free WiFi
Outdoors
Outdoor furniture, Picnic area, Garden, Terrace, Sun terrace, Outdoor pool (seasonal), Outdoor pool
Parking
Free parking, Parking, Accessible parking
Physical distancing
Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed
Pool and wellness
Pool with view, Plunge pool, Shallow end, Pool cover, Swimming pool, Sun loungers or beach chairs, Sun umbrellas, Swimming Pool, Swimming pool toys
Reception services
Invoice provided
Safety & security
Key access
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas
Double Room
This double room provides a pool with a view. The double room offers air conditioning, a washing machine, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower. The unit has 1 bed.
Large Double or Twin Room
This twin/double room's special feature is the pool with a view. The twin/double room provides a washing machine, a private entrance, a terrace with city views as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower. The unit offers 1 bed.
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