Large gîtes in western France: real examples

To show concretely what a large gîte is, here are ten examples in western France (Vendée and Maine-et-Loire), chosen for their capacity and their leisure facilities (covered or indoor pool, spa). Each has its own personality: an 1855 barn, a 15th-century stud farm, an old farmhouse on the edge of Saumur. This list is illustrative and not exhaustive: it is neither a ranking nor a recommendation, and the details are given for information only.

A wider selection of large gîtes can also be found on gitelaminoterie.fr.

La Groizardière — Châteauneuf (Vendée)

• Capacity: 12 people
• Amenities: heated, secured indoor pool, 7-seat spa
• Setting: renovated 1855 barn, 5 bedrooms (3 en suite), large garden
• Official site

Le Puy Carmin — Bazoges-en-Paillers (Vendée)

• Capacity: 12 people
• Amenities: spa / hot tub
• Setting: 12 beds, 18 minutes from Puy du Fou
• Official site

L’Éden de la Haute Forêt — Mervent (Vendée)

• Capacity: 12 people
• Amenities: heated covered pool
• Setting: 4-star, 250 m², 5 en-suite bedrooms, on the edge of the forest
• Official site

L’Appel de la Forêt — La Breille-les-Pins (Maine-et-Loire)

• Capacity: 8 to 15 people
• Amenities: heated 10 × 5 m private pool, spa
• Setting: 180 to 200 m², 5 bedrooms, on the edge of Saumur Val de Loire
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Le Chromatic — Grosbreuil (Vendée)

• Capacity: up to 24 people
• Amenities: 10 m indoor pool heated to 29 °C all year round, spa
• Setting: 420 m², a 12-person gîte + a 12-person spa house + a yurt
• Official site

Le Lijaly — Bournezeau (Vendée)

• Capacity: up to 21 people
• Amenities: heated covered pool, covered spa
• Setting: 360 m², two gîtes on 2,500 m² of land, billiards and table football
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Le Domaine de l’Amiral — Saint-Cyr-en-Talmondais (Vendée)

• Capacity: 12 people
• Amenities: indoor pool, covered and heated all year round
• Setting: 5-star, 15th-century stud farm, 15-hectare estate
• Official site

Le Domaine de la Coutardière — Saint-Vincent-sur-Jard (Vendée)

• Capacity: 15 people
• Amenities: year-round heated indoor pool + hot tub, spa
• Setting: Gîtes de France 5★, 320 m², 3 km from the ocean (Sables-d’Olonne beaches)
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Le Val de Ry — Les Herbiers (Vendée)

• Capacity: 20 people
• Amenities: 6 × 3.5 m indoor pool heated to 28 °C, 14-seat outdoor spa
• Setting: 400 m², 7 bedrooms, 10–15 minutes from Puy du Fou
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Le gîte Royer — Les Herbiers (Vendée)

• Capacity: 15 people
• Amenities: indoor pool heated to 28 °C, 5-seat spa at 37 °C, sauna, fitness room
• Setting: 4-star, 290 m², 5 bedrooms + a dormitory, near Puy du Fou
• Official site