Resort VillagesLE COTTAGE DE LYXIE-Nature et sports
LE COTTAGE DE LYXIE-Nature et sports Overview
You know, I’ve stayed at plenty of places along the Vendée coast, but Le Cottage de Lyxie caught me completely off guard – in the best possible way. It’s tucked away in these cottage-style accommodations on Allée des Alizés, which honestly sounds fancier than it is, but that’s exactly what I loved about it. The whole setup feels like someone’s really cool friend just happened to have this amazing place and decided to share it with travelers who appreciate something different. There’s no pretentious lobby or stuffy reception desk – just this genuine, laid-back vibe that makes you feel like you’re staying somewhere special rather than just another hotel room.
What really sets this place apart is how seamlessly it blends into Talmont’s natural landscape. I mean, you’re literally surrounded by pine trees and you can smell the ocean salt in the air, especially in the morning when everything’s still quiet. The cottage I stayed in felt more like a little retreat than accommodation – there’s this perfect balance between rustic charm and actually having everything you need. The owners clearly know their stuff when it comes to outdoor activities; they had insider tips about hiking trails I never would have found on my own, and they steered me toward this incredible kayaking spot that wasn’t crowded with tourists. Parking was never an issue, which is honestly a relief when you’re hauling beach gear and bikes around.
Here’s the thing though – this isn’t for everyone, and I think that’s exactly why it works so well. If you’re looking for room service and a concierge, you’ll be disappointed. But if you want to wake up to birdsong instead of traffic, have space to actually spread out your stuff, and stay somewhere that feels connected to the natural beauty of this part of France, then you’ll get why this place has such a loyal following. The location puts you close enough to Talmont’s medieval charm (seriously, walk down to the Sainte-Radegonde church at sunset), but far enough from the summer crowds that you can actually relax. I found myself spending way more time just hanging around the property than I usually do – reading on the little terrace, planning day trips without feeling rushed to get out and justify the expensive room rate. It’s that rare find where the 8.5 rating actually undersells the experience, because numbers can’t capture that feeling of discovering a place that just gets it right.
Hotel Highlights
Reviews
Staff: 8.8
Comfort: 8.4
Location: 9.1
Free Wifi: 7.5
Facilities: 8.5
Cleanliness: 8.3
Value for money: 8.4
Michelle from Ireland
Pretty cabin and loved the covered deck. Access to onsite facilities, location, and quick response from owners to any queries
Mullett from United Kingdom
We liked our little cottage. It was equipped
Jason from United Kingdom
We were travelling further South and wanted a 2 night stop over to break up the trip. Really lovely lodge in a nice on a clean family estate. The lodge has everything you need, including outdoor games for the kids. The owners are super helpful, and replied to all my queries promptly. Access to the estate is via a automatic gate, so you need to go...
Alain from France
Owners friendly
Cavan from Ireland
Location. Very quiet and ideal for a relaxing break but with all necessary facilities near to hand. Accommadation well appointed with all needed equioment on hand. A small niggle might be, property getting a little tired and could do with a little TLC. Air con should also be considered.
Bronwen from United Kingdom
Beautiful location, lovely decor. Situated close to the park and pool - perfect for a fun family holiday!
Daniel from France
Accueil et relations à l'hôte excellents. Accès facile. Logement très propre et confortable. Situation géographique idéale;
Mhaya from France
Le logement est tres joliment décoré et dispose de nombreux equipements. Nous avons pour habitude de ramener des ustensiles de chez nous, et ici c etait inutile, il y avait tout. Il y a même une multitude de jeux d exterieur pour les enfants, ce qui est top, c etait une bonne surprise. Nous ne l avons pas utilisé car nous sommes resté peu de...
Elsa from France
Parfait, tout équipé, propre et lumineux.
Sébastien from France
Cottage très agréable et très confortable
Surroundings
- Le Parc des Roses: 7 km
- Parc de la Rudelière: 6 km
- Square de la Liberté: 9 km
- Restaurant Le Cayola: 1.7 km
- Cafe/Bar Le Silver Star: 8 km
- Grande Beach: 7 km
- Plage Du Veillon: 4.7 km
- Train Olonne-sur-Mer: 17 km
- Train Les Sables d'Olonne: 9 km
- La Rochelle - Île de Ré Airport: 93 km
LE COTTAGE DE LYXIE-Nature et sports Rooms
- Two-Bedroom Cottage with 1 full bed, 2 twin beds and 1 sofa bed for 6 adults, 4 children
Facilities
Spa:
- Kids' pool
- Beach umbrellas
- Beach chairs/Loungers
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
View:
- Garden view
- View
Bedroom:
- Linens
- Wardrobe or closet
- Walk-in closet
General:
- Air conditioning
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Private entrance
- Family rooms
- Ironing facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Iron
Kitchen:
- High chair
- Dining table
- Coffee machine
- Cleaning products
- Toaster
- Stovetop
- Oven
- Dryer
- Kitchenware
- Electric kettle
- Kitchen
- Washing machine
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Kitchenette
Bathroom:
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bathtub or shower
- Private Bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Outdoors:
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- Beachfront
- Outdoor dining area
- Sun deck
- Barbecue
- BBQ facilities
- Terrace
- Garden
Services:
- Pet bowls
- Pet basket
- Concierge
Activities:
- Bicycle rental Additional charge
- Aerobics Additional charge Off-site
- Live sports events (broadcast)
- Live music/Performance Additional charge
- Tour or class about local culture Additional charge
- Happy hour Additional charge
- Themed dinners Additional charge Off-site
- Bike tours
- Walking tours
- Movie nights
- Stand-up comedy Additional charge Off-site
- Bar crawls Additional charge
- Beach
- Badminton equipment
- Tennis equipment
- Water park Additional charge Off-site
- Nightclub/D J
- Horseback riding Additional charge Off-site
- Bowling Additional charge Off-site
- Cycling Off-site
- Hiking Off-site
- Windsurfing Additional charge Off-site
- Ping-pong
- Playground
- Casino
- Fishing Off-site
- Hot tub
- Golf course (within 2 miles) Additional charge
- Tennis court
Living Area:
- Dining area
- Sofa
- Sitting area
Food & Drink:
- Restaurant
- Tea/Coffee maker
Accessibility:
- Hearing accessible
- Entire unit located on ground floor
Room Amenities:
- Socket near the bed
- Sofa bed
- Drying rack for clothing
Languages Spoken:
- English
- Spanish
- French
Safety & security:
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Key access
Media & Technology:
- Streaming service (like Netflix)
- Flat-screen TV
- Cable channels
- Satellite channels
- TV
- Pay-per-view channels
Front Desk Services:
- Invoice provided
Great for your stay:
- 2 restaurants
- Parking
- Private Bathroom
- Pet friendly
- Free Wifi
- View
- Air conditioning
- Terrace
- Free parking
- Kitchen
Entertainment & Family Services:
- Outdoor play equipment for kids
- Board games/Puzzles
- Board games/puzzles
2 swimming pools Pool 1 – outdoor Free! Pool 2 – indoor Free!:
- Opening times
- Seasonal
- All ages welcome
- Heated pool
- Beach chairs/Loungers
- Fenced pool
- Opening times
- Seasonal
- All ages welcome
- Heated pool
- Beach chairs/Loungers
- Fenced pool
Parking Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).:
- Parking garage
- Accessible parking
House Rules at LE COTTAGE DE LYXIE-Nature et sports
Pets:
- Free! Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Parties:
- Parties/events are not allowed
Smoking:
- Smoking is not allowed.
Check-in:
- From 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Check-out:
- From 1:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Age restriction:
- The minimum age for check-in is 18
Children & Beds:
- Children of all ages are welcome.
Cancellation/prepayment:
- Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
LE COTTAGE DE LYXIE-Nature et sports Location
Cottages Saint Martin C21 2 Allée des Alizés, 85440 Talmont, France
