This 1920s-style bed and breakfast is located in the Belle Epoque district of Saint-Palais-sur-Mer, just 100 metres from the beaches. It offers spacious rooms with private bathrooms. The guest rooms at the Villa Frivole are light and airy, and each has a personalised décor. A continental breakfast is served in the dining room every morning, and guests can relax on the outdoor terrace, overlooking the garden. The Villa Frivole is just a 15-minute drive Royan and the Ilde d’Oléron is approximately 37 km away. Free public parking is possible in front of this property.

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)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Free parking available on-site


Availability

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

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
8.9
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
8.9
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
10
High score for Saint-Palais-sur-Mer
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Jules
    Netherlands Netherlands
    excellent stay, very friendly owners, good location, good breakfast..
  • Gerald
    France France
    original, very cosy and secure.. owners very friendly.
  • Jayne
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Extremely friendly and helpful owner. Excellent restaurant recommendation - Chez Bob - 5 minute walk away Light and airy room
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.

Property surroundings

Facilities of Villa Frivole
Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Bathroom
  • Private bathroom
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Activities
  • Live music/performance
    Off-site
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
  • Water sport facilities on site
    Additional charge
  • Horse riding
    Off-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Off-site
  • Windsurfing
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
  • Tennis court
    Off-site
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Special diet menus (on request)
Internet
Fast free WiFi 88 Mbps. Suitable for streaming 4K content and making video calls on multiple devices. Speed test carried out by the host.
Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Babysitting/child services
    Additional charge
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Wellness
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
Languages spoken
  • English
  • French

House rules

Villa Frivole takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 17:00 to 20:00

Check-out

From 08:00 to 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 room.

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

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

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

Cheques are an accepted payment method.

Please note that only small dogs weighing less than 10kg can be accommodated on site upon request only.

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

FAQs about Villa Frivole

  • Villa Frivole offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Tennis court
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Windsurfing
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Walking tours
    • Horse riding
    • Water sport facilities on site
    • Live music/performance
    • Bike tours

  • The prices at Villa Frivole may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • The nearest beach is just 350 yards from Villa Frivole. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Villa Frivole is from 17:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Room options at Villa Frivole include:

    • Double

  • Villa Frivole is 550 yards from the centre of Saint-Palais-sur-Mer. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.