Bordeaux & Cognac
VILLA CLARISSE
Ile de Re
The Villa Clarisse is a boutique , 4-star , Relais & Chateaux member with just nine rooms and suites , renovated meticulously and launched as an hotel in 2011 . The original house dates from the 18th Century and was the birthplace of Ferdinand Auguste Lapasset , a general in the French army . Today the Villa Clarisse combines modern comforts for rest and relaxation with the authentic charm of a typical regional house of the Ile de Ré . The Villa Clarisse benefits from its location in the old town , but with a beautiful garden of lawns and beds , where you find the outdoor heated swimming pool ( also available to guests of the sister-hotel , the Hotel de Toiras ). Light lunches are served here in the garden . The harbour and the Hotel de Toiras with its fine-dining restaurant are about three minutes ’ walk away . The church of Saint-Martin-de-Ré is two steps from the Villa Clarisse . The bedrooms and suites of the villa are light and breezy reflecting the mood and the colours of the island . Whites and other neutral shades enhanced by splashes of dark blue create a restful ambience . Valet parking can be arranged for you at a cost of Euros 20 per day . The size of the house makes it ideal for a private let , perhaps for a family or function , up to a maximum of twenty guests .
Villa Clarisse
Villa Clarisse
VILLA CLARISSE EXH46335 Official Category : Four star Open : All year At Hotel : 9 rooms and suites , Casual restaurant in the garden , Fine dining restaurant at the Hotel de Toiras , garden , heated outdoor pool , valet parking ( chargeable at about Euros 20 per day ). Local Interest : The natural landscape and seascape of the Ile de Ré , the Baleines lighthouse , the eco-museum of the salt marshes , the port of Saint-Martin-de-Ré ( a UNESCO world heritage site ) with its Vauban citadel , picturesque port , church with its bell tower , the half-timbered La Vinaterie , the Ernest Cognacq Museum of local history , the beaches and water sports facilities of the island , local arts , crafts and antiques . La
Rochelle is about 20 minutes ’ drive away .. Sports Nearby : Hiking , cycling , horse-riding , water-sports including dinghy sailing , catamaran sailing , canoeing , wakeboarding , paddleboarding , golf ( 9-hole on the Ile de Ré and 18-hole at La Rochelle ) and fishing . French Expressions include : Bed and breakfast Holiday Prices : All prices tailor-made to your requirements . Speak to our sales consultants .
HOTEL DE TOIRAS
Ile de Re
Hotel de Toiras
The Hotel de Toiras enjoys a prime position on the side of the charming port of Saint- Martin-de-Ré , on the Ile de Ré . This is a charming , boutique , 5-star hotel with just 20 rooms and suites , and a member of Relais & Chateaux . The building dates from the 17th Century and belonged to a shipowner and has been thoroughly restored and refurbished by the current owners , but in tasteful keeping with the mood and history of the house . The atmosphere is cosy and welcoming , with a restrained use of sumptuous fabrics and antique furniture . Bedrooms vary in size and aspect but each one has been individually handcrafted . Views are to the garden at the rear of the hotel or to the harbour at the front . La Table d ’ Olivia is the hotel ’ s gourmet restaurant , open in the evenings from Tuesday to Saturday . Your chef is Thibaut Peyroche d ’ Arnaud who offers an authentic , simple cuisine , composed of fresh and local products , in harmony with the location . Dining is also possible on the terrace outside in fine weather . An innovation due to be launched is the idea of a Market Basket whereby you are given a wicker basket and you can make your own purchases from the port , the fish market and the covered market and bring it back for the chef to create a tailor-made dish for you . Just three minutes ’ walk away is the sister-hotel , the Villa Clarisse , where you ’ ll find a garden with lawns and outdoor , heated swimming pool , usually open from the end of April until the end of September . You can access the
Hotel de Toiras
HOTEL DE TOIRAS EXH46085 Official Category : Five star Open : April to October Location : On the harbourside in Saint Martin de Re . At Hotel : 20 rooms and suites , Restaurant , lounge , terraces , garden , heated outdoor pool at the Villa Clarisse & Spa , valet parking ( chargeable at about Euros 25 per day ). Local Interest : The natural landscape and seascape of the Ile de Ré , the Baleines light-house , the eco-museum of the salt marshes , the port of Saint-Martin-de-Ré ( a UNESCO world heritage site ) with its Vauban citadel , picturesque port , church with its bell tower , the half-timbered La Vinaterie , the Ernest Cognacq Museum of local history , the beaches and water sports facilities of the island , local arts , crafts and antiques . La Rochelle is about 20 minutes ’ drive away . Sports Nearby : Hiking , cycling , horse-riding , water-sports including dinghy sailing , catamaran sailing , canoeing , wakeboarding , paddle-boarding , golf ( 9-hole on the Ile de Ré and 18-hole at La Rochelle ) and fishing . French Expressions include : Bed and buffet breakfast Holiday Prices : All prices tailor-made to your requirements . Speak to our sales consultants .
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