Chambres d'Hôtes L'Insulaire
8, rue Ernest Maurisset
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Why people book this hotel
“Really enjoyed breakfast, a different cake every morning”
“The best breakfast of our journey”
“The hosts were wonderful”
“Throughout our stay, the staff were friendly, kind, attentive and very knowledge…”
“The room was very spacious, great use of space”
“A really quaint bed and breakfast”
“Location, free parking close by, spacious rooms, solid breakfast included”
“The location was perfect, with the daily market right outside, a shop next door…”
“Very clean and had a view down onto the market”
“The room and en-suite were spotlessly clean”
Overview
Located on the Île d’Oléron, 500 metres from the beach, this B&B is set in a 19th-century house. L’Insulaire features rooms with books, board games and card games. With a garden view, rooms at L'Insulaire have a private bathroom with shower. Hot drinks, pastries and homemade jams are served for breakfast in the common dining room. Guests will find restaurants and bars in the surroundings. Wi-Fi internet access is available in all areas. The Marina is only 500 metres away and La Brée-les-Bains is a 4-minute drive away from L’Insulaire. Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron is 13 km away and Rochefort Train Station is 58 km away.
Traveller reviews
Frerik
couple
August 6, 2025
“Great place to stay to discover the island by bicycle.”
Location, free parking close by, spacious rooms, solid breakfast included.
Zoe
couple
July 12, 2025
“Wonderful stay”
The building was beautiful and liked reading the history behind it. The hosts were wonderful. Really enjoyed breakfast, a different cake every morning. The peach jam was incredible. The room was very spacious, great use of space. Very clean and had a view down onto the market. The location was perfect, with the daily market right outside, a shop next door and the beach and port 10 minutes walk. I absolutely adored the net curtains with the sail boats on them!
Vicki Rich
couple
May 13, 2025
“A lovely location in a characterful house with staff who were very attentive.”
A really quaint bed and breakfast. Throughout our stay, the staff were friendly, kind, attentive and very knowledgeable about the local area. Our suite on the 2nd floor of the main house was very spacious, the bed very comfortable and en suite bathroom with a separate toilet was a bonus. We had a small balcony overlooking the market square with a table and two chairs - perfect for people watching! There was a kettle in the room, but the communal fridge was on the ground floor so we opted for little bottles of UHT milk and kept it in the room. The room and en-suite were spotlessly clean. Breakfast was lovely. Served at a communal table on the ground floor it included home made yoghurt and cake, croissant, bread, jam and fruit. The house is steeped in history and full of character. It is an old house and has been adapted well as a b&b. The main house would not be suitable for wheelchair users due to flights of stairs.
Nigel
family_with_children
March 16, 2025
Charming house, warm welcome by the host despite our late arrival. Comfortable and quiet room.
Siegfried
couple
June 22, 2024
The best breakfast of our journey! Very friendly and clear communication! Before midday market, in the night very calm!
Roger
couple
December 3, 2023
“Very pleasant experience & very well looked after.”
Food provided was excellent (esp jams) but I found it difficult to reach items as some of other guests not willing to pass items. Also, conversation a bit sticky, as some guests not open to chat.
Gerrit van Amstel
family_with_children
September 29, 2022
“Great stay”
Friendly owner, good breakfast, nice place in middle of village, everything was okay.
Troy
couple
August 29, 2022
“Very friendly and helpful owner”
Excellent breakfast
Jack
couple
July 4, 2022
“Special place”
Suite amazing with beautiful views. Breakfast ,one of the best, home made yogurt, cake,, and jams, croissant, bread, coffee tea, juice. Thank you Pascal, the perfect host..
Facilities
Activities
Tennis court, Golf course (within 3 km), Fishing, Spa and wellness centre, Windsurfing, Hot tub/Jacuzzi, Bicycle rental (additional charge), Canoeing, Hiking, Cycling, Bowling, Diving, Horse riding, Snorkelling, Mini golf, Beachfront, Water park, Beach, Walking tours
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay, 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, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning
Entertainment and family services
Board games/puzzles
Food & Drink
Breakfast options
Food & drink safety
All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
General
WiFi available in all areas, Allergy-free room, Non-smoking throughout, Heating, Soundproof rooms, Family rooms, Non-smoking rooms
Internet
Free WiFi, WiFi, Internet services
Outdoors
Outdoor furniture, Sun terrace, Garden, Terrace
Parking
Parking, Free parking, Street parking
Physical distancing
Contactless check-in/check-out, Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed
Reception services
Invoice provided
Safety & security
Fire extinguishers
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
With a view of the garden or village, this room features a seating area with table and chairs and a private bathroom with shower. This room is not equipped with a TV. For this B&B room, breakfast is included in the rate.
Queen Room
The double room features air conditioning, a private entrance, as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower and a hairdryer. The unit has 1 bed.
Superior Double Room
This double room has a private entrance, a table with chair and luggage storage space. This room is not equipped with a TV. For this B&B room, breakfast is included in the rate.
King Suite
Featuring a private entrance, this suite is comprised of 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The suite is furnished with a desk and a seating area and offers soundproof walls, a tea and coffee maker and garden views. The unit offers 1 bed.
Suite with Sea View
Boasting a private entrance, this suite features 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The suite is furnished with a desk and a seating area and features soundproof walls, a tea and coffee maker and sea views. The unit has 1 bed.
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