Villa de la Cible

Ile de Ré , France

  • 8
  • 4
  • 3
  • 5min walk to sandy beach
  • 5min walk to restaurant
  • 15min walk to gorgeous Saint-Martin harbour
  • Heated swimming pool
  • Cycle path 500m

If we had to pick one villa that perfectly sums up the effortless seaside chic of Ile de Ré, then it might well be this one. With its single-storey layout and secluded walled garden, it’s a typical maison Rétaise, tastefully finished to create a holiday base that’s both sophisticated and understated, rather like the island itself. From oversized mirrors to the French navy colour scheme, the decorative touches lend a sense of occasion to your holiday, but at heart this is a welcoming family home, with three double bedrooms and a practical kids bunk room sleeping up to four little people.

The courtyard garden is equally well thought out, with shady space to enjoy a long leisurely lunch and a small heated swimming pool. It’s a wonderful spot to retreat to after a day on the beach, tucked away behind high walls to give you the feeling of your own private space, and ideal for a relaxed barbecue or post-dinner digestif beneath the stars.

Villa de la Cible has a fantastic location, just a five-minute walk from Plage de la Cible. This is a postcard-perfect, 200m-long stretch of sand, dotted with white painted beach huts and a restaurant during the main summer season. For a little more activity, a five-minute flat cycle ride will take you to the centre of Saint Martin. The island’s tiny capital is awash with holiday temptations, from harbourside restaurants to artisan shops, delis and cafes, a glorious spot to sit and soak up the atmosphere of this delightful little place.

Local area

For eating and shopping, Saint Martin harbour is your first port of call, hosting a bustling covered market and numerous bars and restaurants. The town also has some impressive fortifications to explore, and all the island’s roads and excellent cycle paths converge here, so you really are at the heart of the heart! La Cible beach is delightfully family friendly with shallow, calm waters, and for a change of scene you can cycle across the island to Le Bois Plage (4km). The beach here is larger, with sand dunes and a few waves to play in. Ré may be small but there’s always plenty to do in addition to bikes and beaches, with surfing, paddle boarding, sailing, boat trips, birdwatching and oyster tasting all on the menu and never far away.


An in-villa chef and meal delivery service is available by arrangement at all our French villas


Accommodation

Layout

  • 4 bedroom villa (sleeps 8)

Ground floor

  • Open-plan living/kitchen/dining area with Smart TV and Bluetooth speaker; leads to terrace and garden
  • Kitchen includes island/breakfast bar with 3 bar stools and oven, hob, microwave, coffee-maker, fridge-freezer and dishwasher
  • Dining space with table for 8 in open-plan living room
  • Laundry room
  • 2x WC
  • Bathroom 
  • Bedroom 1: double room (160cm bed) with en-suite shower room
  • Bedroom 2: twin bedroom (90cm beds that can be made as a double)
  • Bedroom 3: 2 sets of bunk beds
  • Bedroom 4: double bedroom (160cm bed) with en-suite shower room

General

  • Simpson Travel telephone representative
  • Complimentary WiFi
  • Iron, ironing board and hairdryer provided
  • Simpson pool/beach towels provided
  • Heated swimming pool 6m x 3m with 4 pool loungers
  • Gas plancha barbecue
  • Outdoor dining with shade
  • Outdoor shower
  • Small garage for one car, bike storage and beach equipment
  • Parking space available in cul-de-sac
  • For further information on Terms and Conditions for this property please click  here

WiFi

  • All properties with WiFi are able to support basic functionality such as web browsing and checking emails*

* We aim to offer an uninterrupted service but sometimes due to factors beyond our control reliability can be affected.

 

Services

  • Mid stay clean and linen change for stays of two weeks or more

Getting there

  • Airports
    La Rochelle airport 20min drive
  • TGV stations
    La Rochelle 30min drive

Location

  • Beach and restaurant (Plage de la Cible) 5min walk
  • Basic shops (Saint-Martin-de-Ré) 20min walk
  • Supermarket (Saint-Martin-de-Ré) 6min walk
  • Bike hire (Saint-Martin-de-Ré) 20min walk

Flights

This property is priced on an accommodation-only basis, but we are happy to arrange flights for you if required. Please contact us for assistance. For information on ferry routes, please visit our France Travel page.


Car hire

We are happy to arrange your car hire in France; please click here to view options and prices. All hire cars booked with us include:

  • Fully inclusive insurance, with zero excess*
  • One free additional driver

*for full insurance details, please refer to the France car hire page.

Our holiday was wonderful . The villa was outstanding . Simpsons helped us plan our holiday and they were quick to respond to any questions that we had which added to the smooth running of our holiday . They even booked a restaurant for us for our first night . Our holiday lived up to our expectations and the information about the area and location of the villa were really detailed . The welcome pack was unbelievable. They really had thought of everything. A brilliant experience.

Mrs Sarah Mills, July 2025

Thank you so much for letting us stay in your beautiful home. You have thought of everything and you have decorated it all so tastefully. We love it! We have had a fabulous week here and have found everything so convenient and easy. We thoroughly enjoyed cycling around the island. We have had a super relaxing holiday with our grown-up children and look forward to returning again soon. Thank you

Sarah, Colin, Ollie, Harry & Francesca, July 2025

We’ve had a wonderful two weeks despite some rather inclement weather. What a fantastic villa and Majid is great.

The Cult family, August 2023

Our choice of France properties is diverse, ranging from simple charm to genuine luxury and style. Much of our portfolio is privately owned, and price alone is therefore not a universal guide. We contract all our accommodation in person, and each property has its individual appeal.

To help you make the right choice based on your own priorities, we have devised a simple grading guide to be considered in conjunction with each individual property description, awarding up to a maximum of five stars for the below categories.

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    4.5/5

    Position, view, serenity, privacy

  • Comfort

    4/5

    Space, style, overall furnishings

  • Facilities*

    4/5

    Property enhancements

  • Amenities*

    5/5

    Proximity to beaches, restaurants and shops

* For further clarification on Facilities, please view the 'Details' tab for each property or speak to one of our experienced sales consultants.

Described as the Pearl of the Atlantic, Île de Ré has long since been on the radar of upmarket Parisians, sailors and sophisticates, famed for the beauty of its contrasting landscapes and the refined elegance of its towns and villages. The island’s ease of access and well-marked cycle trails afford a realistic opportunity for a car-free holiday and with 100km of glorious unspoilt coastline, a micro-climate that makes it one of the sunniest regions in France and a way of life that celebrates nature and conservation, this chic little island is an enchanting destination for beach-lovers, foodies and anyone looking to embrace the great outdoors.

Explore our collection of villas in Île de Ré and discover why everyone’s talking about the Pearl of the Atlantic.

Read more on our Ile de Ré region page


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