Villa Manet

With its white walls, green window shutters and terracotta roof tiles, typical of the houses found as you explore Ile de Ré, Villa Manet fuses these elements with stylish contemporary living. Welcoming up to ten guests, this spacious haven of relaxation is located in Portes en Ré, the northernmost village on this magical French island.

You’ll have plenty of room to entertain, with a fantastic, open-plan living space that features a range of comfortable seats – perfect for curling up in front of the television as it gets late. From the arched ceilings to the super-chic chairs dining table, the intelligent use of space and attention to detail seriously impress throughout Villa Manet. No cook need feel detached from their fellow guests, with a superbly appointed kitchen and breakfast bar facing the lounge. A stylish dining table completes the indoor living area, with your laundry room and guest WC discreetly positioned to the rear of the kitchen.

Even while relaxing indoors, you will feel connected to this villa’s immaculately landscaped grounds. The spacious, smartly appointed living area enjoys two large doors that open to delightful views of the garden, where a poolside summer kitchen with a barbecue and plancha offer more terrific opportunities for entertaining. The seamless indoor-outdoor flow continues throughout, with each of the five tastefully appointed bedrooms featuring its own door to the gardens, beautifully framed with native cypress and pine trees.

A fantastic night of sleep awaits you, with delightfully comfy beds and stone walls helping to keep the villa cool overnight. The master bedroom suite comprises a large, comfortable double bed, a dressing room and en-suite shower room, along with large doors that tempt you out to the poolside terrace as soon as you wake.

However you choose to reach Villa Manet’s glorious outdoor space, it welcomes you outside in real style. Whether you emerge to the cosy side garden, the shaded dining area, or head straight for the heated, twelve-metre swimming pool, you’ll find yourself surrounded by lush greenery, along with plenty of spots to unwind in an alluring blend of nature and luxury. There’s even a boules court, so you can try your hand at the locals’ leisurely pastime. You’ll have private parking space for up to four vehicles, as well as being in a convenient location for cycle hire.

Of course, you’ll want to enjoy your stunning outdoor kitchen during your stay, and in Portes en Ré you couldn’t be better located in terms of finding superb local ingredients. Incredible fresh fish is always plat du jour in Portes en Ré, so why not head to the village’s famous seafood market, less than a ten-minute walk from your villa? In addition to this, you will find supermarkets, wonderful bakeries and a daily, morning market with culinary delights of all kinds available.

You’re only ever a few minutes away from glorious sandy beaches, however you travel to them! Ile de Ré may be small – you can cycle from one end to the other in just two hours – but is certainly anything but restrictive. With more than sixty miles of cycle paths that wind through a gorgeous landscape of vineyards, salt marshes and exceptionally pretty villages, cycling really is the most enriching way to explore Ile de Ré.