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About this property

Boasting garden views, L'instant bleu provides accommodation with massage services, a terrace and barbecue facilities, around 25 km from L'Espace Encan. The property has pool and river views, and is 24 km from La Rochelle Train Station. The guest house offers parking on-site, an outdoor swimming pool and room service. At the guest house, units are fitted with a wardrobe, a TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. The units are fitted with a kettle, while selected rooms also feature a fully equipped kitchenette with a microwave and kitchenware. Guests can dine in an outdoor dining area at the guest house. The guest house specialises in a continental and Full English/Irish breakfast and breakfast in the room is also available. Guests at L'instant bleu can enjoy fishing and canoeing nearby, or make the most of the garden. Parc Expo de La Rochelle is 26 km from the accommodation, while Mytiliculture Museum is 17 km from the property. La Rochelle - Ile de Re Airport is 27 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

    • Breakfast info

    • Continental, Full English/Irish

    • Free parking available on-site


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.6
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.6
Location
9.7
High score for Marans

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Cecile
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We have stayed at l'Instant Bleu before. Francois is an excellent host and goes above and beyond in hospitality. Breakfasts are superb, especially sitting by the pool in the sunshine. We love the location and the quiet surroundings. And it is...
  • Carol
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very friendly owner who was very helpful. Even let us use the pool! Great breakfast. We both enjoyed this accommodation. Thank you.
  • Barbara
    France France
    The thoughtful and caring attitude of François, the owner. He offered us bikes with maps, made us a beautiful breakfast each morning, an apéritif in the evening, a Cruise down the canal in the evening and à free massage. Such treatment! The room...
  • Thierry
    Belgium Belgium
    Fantastic place in the Marais Poitevin and close to La Rochelle . From the minute we arrive to departure we were helped by the host. The room was super clean. Breakfast was great. There is a swimming pool and loungers under the shade to relax on a...
  • Sjc
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    What a lovely welcoming bed and breakfast. The owners are extremely friendly and helpful. The room was clean and comfortable and all guest had access to a lovely garden and swimming pool. There is a large summer kitchen available for guest to...
  • Harry
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    One of the best places I've stayed in France, and I've stayed in a lot. From a lovely friendly smiley check in which came with a bonus golden retriever welcome, through to the breakfast and farewell the next morning everything was wonderful. The...
  • Graham
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We ate a wonderful breakfast of fresh fruit, ham and cheese, fresh orange juice and croissants on the patio outside our room. Francois and Patricia were lovely and we enjoyed a massage, bike rides and a boat trip.
  • Elise
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Exceptional host, beautiful pool, welcomed with fresh apple juice while we sunbathed by pool. Very secure bicycle parking, comfy well equipped room, aperitif of Francois' own wine before we headed out for evening. Amazing breakfast
  • Mathilde
    France France
    L’accueil La propreté La literie Le petit déjeuner
  • Herve
    France France
    Belle chambre tout confort literie top L’hote etait aux petits soins et le petit dejeuner excellent

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Host Information

9.9
9.9
Host review score
Host review score
Ideally located in the department of Charente Maritime at the crossroads of the Vendée and the Deux Sèvres, near La Rochelle, the Ile de Ré, the beaches of the Atlantic coast and the beautiful green Venice, l'instant bleu offers you its guest rooms, all equipped with private bathroom and toilet. A WE, a vacation, a business trip, come and stay in our guest rooms or in our Studio and enjoy a pure moment of relaxation in a quiet and green environment, on the banks of the Sèvre Niortaise. A well being massage lasting 45 minutes will be offered to you during your stay at l'Instant bleu (2 nights). You will be able to relax by the heated swimming pool (the pool is open from May to September, and more (+) if the weather permits). Bicycles will be at your disposal to discover our beautiful region. Fishing on the spot
Language spoken: French

Property surroundings

Facilities of L'instant bleu
Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Room service
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

View

  • View

Outdoors

  • Outdoor dining area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Washing machine
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Activities

  • Canoeing
  • Fishing

Media & Technology

  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Breakfast in the room
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
No internet access available.

Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).

    Services

    • Daily housekeeping
    • Room service

    Entertainment and family services

    • Board games/puzzles

    General

    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Mosquito net
    • Private entrance
    • Heating
    • Non-smoking rooms

    Accessibility

    • Entire unit located on ground floor

    Outdoor swimming pool
    Free!

    • Open all year
    • Heated pool
    • Sun loungers or beach chairs

    Wellness

    • Sun loungers or beach chairs
    • Massage

    Languages spoken

    • French

    House rules
    L'instant bleu takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 16:00 to 22:00
    Check-out
    Until 11:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There is no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Payments by Booking.com
    Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this reservation. During your stay you can pay for any extras using Visa and Cash only.
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

    License number: 87782058900019

    Legal information

    This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

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