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A L'Orée du Bois

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15 route de chez Touzeau, 17460 Rétaud, France – Excellent location – show map
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A L'Orée du Bois
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About this property

Comfortable Accommodations

A L'Orée du Bois in Rétaud offers family rooms with private bathrooms, garden views, and soundproofing. Each room includes a kitchenette, work desk, and free WiFi.

Exceptional Facilities

Guests can relax on the sun terrace or in the garden. The property features a shared kitchen, outdoor seating area, picnic spots, and an electric vehicle charging station.

Delicious Breakfast

A continental breakfast is served with local specialities, fresh pastries, fruits, and juice. The host ensures a pleasant start to the day.

Convenient Location

Located 16 km from Saintes Train Station and Saint Pierre Cathedral, the bed and breakfast is 89 km from La Rochelle - Ile de Re Airport. Nearby attractions include Vieilles Halles and Arènes de Saintes.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

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Languages spoken

Italian French Spanish English

Availability

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Couples particularly like this property — they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

House rules

A damage deposit of €75 is required. The host charges this 7 days before arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

Smoking

Not allowed

Pets

Pets are not allowed

Children

Children of all ages are welcome.

Groups

When booking more than 10 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Accepted payment methods

Credit card CVC required

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

• A damage deposit of €75 is required. The host charges this 7 days before arrival. That's about $84. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

Legal information

This property is managed by A L'Orée du Bois.

Located in Retaud, France.

FAQs about A L'Orée du Bois

Yes, breakfast is available at this property.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed at this property.
A L'Orée du Bois is 2.4 km from the center of Retaud.
Room options at A L'Orée du Bois include:
  • Double Room
  • Family Room
  • Double Room
  • Large Double Room
Yes, couples have rated this property 8.8 for a two-person trip.

Guest reviews

8.8

Very good

48 reviews

T

Tatiana

🇺🇸 United States

Jul 21, 2025
9.0
+ The hosts were wonderful and the beautiful decor of the place matched and added to the tranquility of the nature all around. The surroundings reminded us of many Van Gogh paintings, while the tasteful attention to the details complimented the generosity of the perfect hosts. The breakfast was fantastic. The hosts were wonderful and the beautiful decor of the place matched and added to the tranquility of the nature all...
- We were hoping to charge our electric car on the way further South, but although the charging was available we did not have the required connector/adaptor. We recommend that it is stated on the website what type of charging is available. We were hoping to charge our electric car on the way further South, but although the charging was available we did no...

review category group of friends · Family Room

H

Hugh

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

Aug 17, 2024
8.0
+ Lovely rural location, great hospitality, delicious breakfast. Thank you Fabrice Lovely rural location, great hospitality, delicious breakfast. Thank you Fabrice
- Would have preferred an earlier check in time. Would have preferred an earlier check in time.

young couple · Large Double Room

Facilities of A L'Orée du Bois

Non-smoking rooms Facilities for disabled guests Parking Internet services Family rooms Tea/Coffee maker

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site

Internet

  • Internet services

Parking

  • Shared kitchen

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided

General

  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Activities

  • Walking tours

Living Area

  • Parking

Transportation

  • Board games/puzzles

Other

  • Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays
  • Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus

Guest reviews for A L'Orée du Bois

8.8

Very good

48 reviews

All reviews verified

Categories

Staff 9.7
Facilities 9.0
Cleanliness 9.4
Comfort 9.3
Value for money 9.2
Location 9.1
Free Wifi 5.0

Score distribution

Superb
39
Good
8
Okay
1

Scores by traveler type

Business travelers 9.9
Couples 8.8
Families 9.7
Solo travelers 9.0
With friends 8.6

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Guest reviews

T

Tatiana

🇺🇸 United States

9.0
Family Room Family Room Jul 21, 2025 review category group of friends
+ The hosts were wonderful and the beautiful decor of the place matched and added to the tranquility of the nature all around. The surroundings reminded us of many Van Gogh paintings, while the tasteful attention to the details complimented the generosity of the perfect hosts. The breakfast was fantastic.
− We were hoping to charge our electric car on the way further South, but although the charging was available we did not have the required connector/adaptor. We recommend that it is stated on the website what type of charging is available.
H

Hugh

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

8.0
Large Double Room Large Double Room Aug 17, 2024 young couple
+ Lovely rural location, great hospitality, delicious breakfast. Thank you Fabrice
− Would have preferred an earlier check in time.
B

Brenda

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

10.0
Double Room Double Room Aug 2, 2024 review category group of friends
+ Delicious breakfast. Very friendly host. Lovely garden and nature.
− It's a bit far from a town although the countryside was lovely at this time of year.
R

Ramirez

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

10.0
Family Room Family Room 1 week ago family with young children
+ We love the place, a very stylish and comfortable house. Fabrice and Mare-Pierre were very friendly and homely. We will definitely stay there again
K

Karin

🇫🇷 France

9.0
Large Double Room Large Double Room 2 months ago solo traveller
+ Beautiful gardens and very quiet location. Near the town of Saintes and not far from the beaches. Very friendly welcome and nice breakfast.