Reconnect, Slowdown, Gather
In our Luxury Gite in Southwest France with private pool near Bordeaux. Perfect for family gatherings and wellness retreats. Savour the Serenity of your own French rural retreat.
A French Countryside Escape for Friends and Families
A perfect space for family and friends to enjoy.
"Welcome to your Home from Home"
WHAT WE OFFER
The House of the Hollyhocks gite has very flexible accommodation to suit different groups of family and friends.
In total are 7 beautiful bedrooms with air conditioning sleeping up to 14 people, with a small double sofa bed downstairs in the main house lounge, with the possibility of sleeping either an extra adult, or 2 small children.
Should you wish the house can also be separated into 2 separate units with the following layout:
Main house - 4 bedrooms (1 ensuite), main upstairs family bathroom, downstairs walk in shower room, large fully equipped kitchen/diner, utility room, comfortable lounge, living hallway.
Attached barn 'Maison de la Rose Tremiere' - 3 ensuite bedrooms, large comfortable lounge/diner, fully equipped kitchen
By prior request single beds can be converted into Kingsize.
Outside there is a stunning in-ground heated swimming pool, with full width step access, along with lovely garden areas to enjoy and a large covered activity barn with bar and seating.
We also offer you the opportunity to host your own retreat or group in our gite, which we can fully cater for you, or you can do your own thing. Take a look at our services tab for more information.
Find us
Where: Charente Maritime
When: Year Round
The House of the Hollyhocks is Nestled in the peaceful Charente Maritime countryside, in the small hamlet of Montdurand in the commune of Merignac (not to be confused with Merignac in Bordeaux), about 45 mins drive away from the Beautiful city of Bordeaux and historic towns of Cognac and Angouleme. Surrounded by Vines, and in the summer fields of Sunflowers, our gite offers a quiet escape surrounded by nature. You can also enjoy sunny days at the beach. The seaside resorts of Royan (1hr), the Arcachon basin (90mins) and La Rochelle (2hrs) are just a car journey away.
We have everything you need for a memorable and comfortable stay
Enjoy relaxing with family & friends in our comfortable outdoor space
Concierge Extras-Why not enhance your stay with grocery pre-stocking, in-home Massage & wellness treatments, Personal wine tasting experiences, Vineyard visits and meals in the freezer. All by pre-arrangement.
Relax & unwind in syle & comfort
Don't Just Take Our Word for it!
Take a peek at some of our reviews from happy guests
Gite Rental
"The gite itself was beautiful, finished to a high standard both inside and out."
"A particular highlight for me was the outside area. Since it's covered it allowed us to sit comfortably outdoors regardless of the weather. In fact, we were able to sit out and watch an awesome storm in complete comfort!"
"I would wholeheartedly recommend this place. As an added bonus Bordeaux is easily accessible for a wonderful day trip to explore this lovely city"
Retreats
" Carolyn was a truly exceptional host. During our stay at the retreat she prepared fantastic meals for us, everything was delicious with nothing left over. She was incredibly attentive and and always ready to assist with anything we needed."
"We used the outside wooden deck for Yoga, you can also use it for stretching, and small workshops. I left rested and clear minded"
"I attended a Yoga retreat at House of the Hollyhocks and felt looked after throughout. The visit was shaped around the needs of the group and nothing felt difficult."
"The Gite stands out because it is spacious, spotless and flexible, and suits many types of stays. It works for Retreats, family holidays and weeks with friends. I would book again without hesitation". Claire M.
Guest Love
Hear what our guests say about their stays.
"Staying at House of the Hollyhocks was a dream—peaceful, cozy, and surrounded by nature’s beauty. The whole area was quiet and peaceful. You felt held in a sense of calm. We will definitely be returning!"
Anna M.
Surrey, UK
"We had a great family holiday. The house is beautiful and comfortable with everything you need for a superb stay! Secure Parking and was easy to find. Wi-fi worked well throughout the house, and the thoughtful little touches made all the difference!"
Mark T.
Leicestershire, UK