La Maison Douce

We recently stayed here and our reception was very warm - Peggy was welcoming and helpful. We upgraded to a Junior Suite, but the room was a double with an extra room on the side with a strange children’s seat/bed - which wasn’t of any use to us. We just used the extra space for our empty luggage. Luckily the bed was large and comfortable, but the walls were so thin we could hear everything going on in the next rooms - taps being turned on, bathrooms being used and every detail of people’s conversations, so we didn’t have great night’s sleep. Luckily there were no honeymooners!!! There was a sweet note saying that the building was old and had thin walls, but this was like nothing we had experienced before! Absolutely no privacy! At the end of our stay I had a really bad cough, and was so worried about keeping our neighbours awake! As it was an old building the note also said that it would take a while to get hot water - sadly the water never got truly hot, and I was amazed that there was only shower gel and hand wash - surely shampoo, conditioner and body lotion should have been provided - especially in France where the products are lovely and very inexpensive! We absolutely loved Ile de Re, and will most definitely be back, but I’m afraid not at this hotel! It was very disappointing!

La Maison la Douce is a perfect oasis in the beautiful town of St. Martin De Re. Quiet, peaceful, friendly and with helpful staff, it is only a short stroll from the town. The hotel is a series of houses surrounding a courtyard. The decoration is unique, individual and lovely. The rooms were comfortable and everywhere was beautifully fresh and clean. The breakfast was excellent with a fine selection of hi quality products, the filter coffee was also very good. We not only enjoyed La Maison Douce, we loved it.

This hotel is delightful and intimate. The rooms are not massive but they are tastefully done and the staff are friendly and welcoming. The hotel is a short walk from the centre and yet quiet. The small garden is very pleasant and relaxing where you had read a book or enjoy a cocktail from the bar. Bikes can be left securely in the garden. There is a lock up garage for cars which is 5 minutes walk from the hotel. My Sat Nav was hopeless in finding the hotel but once you know its easy - park outside the hotel and unload the car and then go and park. Departure involves the reverse but staff and so helpful with the bags etc. In terms of improvements there were a couple of things - slightly bigger pillows would have been nice and a holder for the shower head instead of having to hold!