Maison Lairoux Holiday Cottages in the Vendée, France

08/05/2026

08/05/2026

If you enjoy birdwatching, then a Spring visit to our cottages at Maison Lairoux is just what you need!
We have so many birds living in and around our gardens. Here are a couple of images of ones that I heard in the garden this morning in just 10 minutes!
If you want to track the birds that you hear, then download the Merlin Bird ID App on your mobile phone and be amazed at what you find when you really listen!

23/04/2026

And finally…… we finished the lounge in Le Vieux Café.

This room needed a lot of work as the two exterior facing inside walls had to come down due to cracks, damp patches where a fireplace used to be and lack of insulation.

Jason was happy as he could get the sledgehammer out again - such a mess, but easily cleared away from the tiled floor!

Once again we fitted lots of insulation, decorated the walls and added a feature wall with a leaf printed wallpaper.

We played musical chairs with the furniture once the decorating was complete, and finally decided where to put everything. We added three small side tables at the ends of the sofas for guests to put their drinks, changed the TV stand and created a desk area for guests who might need to work during their holiday ( including lots of plug points & usb connectors for laptops and other equipment ).

We’re very happy with the final results - what do you think? Would your family be happy having a relaxing holiday here?? Let me know in the comments….

21/04/2026

So, having finished the first floor, we continued our renovation project on the ground floor of Le Vieux Café.

Jason was looking forward to this bit as it involved knocking down walls with a sledgehammer!! We always knew that there wasn’t a great deal of insulation behind the exterior walls, so we wanted to remove what was there and add a breathable membrane and better insulation - all held away from the stone wall to avoid sweating!

We’ve left the stone window surround exposed and added a feature wall of muted floral wallpaper - it totally lifts the mood in the kitchen!

What do you think? Would you enjoy having a long, lazy breakfast here??

19/04/2026

And now for the master bedroom!

So much work was done in this 30 square meter room - lots of insulation added, a supporting beam put across the ceiling to hide a nasty crack, all walls either painted or papered with new wildflower patterned wallpaper, floors sanded and stained, and new floral themed artworks added too!

A great space for relaxing in the king sized bed )160cm x200cm), plus there is a single bed and travel cot for younger children.

Do you think you would be comfortable in this cosy room??? Let us know in the comments…

18/04/2026

And here’s the middle bedroom….

For the last couple of years this bedroom has been laid out as a small double bedroom - we have now designed it as a perfect room for your children - with two single beds and lots of bedtime story books!

We renovated everything in this bedroom - from floor to ceiling and everything in between - including finding a lovely tumbling leaf patterned wallpaper.

Let us know in the comments what you think of this bedroom!

17/04/2026

So, the renovations are now finished in Le Vieux Café - nearly five long months of hard work !

We hope you agree that it’s all been worth it??

Here’s the first video of the works done in one of the bedrooms - we’ve added insulation to keep the room warmer in winter & cooler in summer, new plasterboards, painted, sanded & stained the floor boards, added a feature wall of cherry blossom wallpaper and then started to furnish the room.

Originally this bedroom had two single beds - we decided to convert it into a double bedroom with a king size bed (160cm x 200cm) that can be split into two singles if needed.

We then added a new chest of drawers, dressing table and new artwork on the walls.

Comment below to let us know what you think of this transformation!

18/03/2026

This year’s Michelin Guide has just been published and features 10 restaurants from the Vendée, so if you fancy a treat, book into one of these local restaurants!
You won’t be disappointed!!

09/02/2026

If you love nature - the Marais Poitevin in the South Vendée/Deux Sèvres/Charente Maritime is the perfect location for a holiday......

Located in the heart of the Atlantic coast, the Marais Poitevin is the largest wetland area in France. It is home to a diversity of habitats recognized as being of European interest and some of the richest species found in French wetlands. As such, the Marais Poitevin is recognized as a wetland of international importance, with the Ramsar label, awarded in November 2023.✨

🌿🐥Its geographical location gives it a strategic role in the migration of many species of birds that find rest and food there, particularly in the Bay of Aiguillon.

There are 337 species of birds, over 1,000 species of plants, wet woodlands, large areas of natural grasslands, some of which are managed as communal pastures, nearly 5,000 hectares of mudflats, migratory fish, and an 8,200-kilometer water network.

16/01/2026

🐶👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family & Dog-Friendly Holidays in the Vendée 🌞
Siret: 530 114 966 00019
Summer is nearly here and we’re delighted to say that Maison Lairoux Holiday Cottages in Lairoux are already filling up fast! 💛
However, we still have a few remaining dates available and would love to welcome more families (and their four-legged friends 🐾) this summer.

Our two spacious cottages are perfect for relaxed family holidays in France, offering:
🏠 Le Vieux Café (sleeps 6-7): newly renovated with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, private terrace,
🏠 L'Ecurie (sleeps 4-5): 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, private terrace, all on one level.
✨ A heated swimming pool
✨ A games room with toys and games for all ages
✨ Large gardens and private terraces
✨ A peaceful countryside setting, just 15 minutes from the beach
✨ Dogs welcome, because holidays are better when everyone comes along

Whether you’re dreaming of pool days, beach trips, countryside walks or simply quality time together, Maison Lairoux is the perfect place to slow down and enjoy the summer. 🌿

📅 Availability is now limited, so don’t miss out!
👉 Visit www.maisonlairoux.com to find out more and book direct with us for the best price, or feel free to message me if you have any questions.