Le Victoria

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• Daniel_Erin

  01 julio 2015
  Couldn't have asked for more

  We visited Le Victoria at the end of June and have nothing but praise for the place. The whole facility is beautifully maintained, and very clean. There appeared to have been a lot of money spent on the site recently as all the sunbeds and parasols around the pool were new and the house that we stayed in had been renovated (including a new kitchen and patio furniture). The fact that the site is car free is a real bonus with small children as they can run about freely. There are carts that can be used to get luggage, shopping etc to and from the car-park, but the site isn't very big so its not an onerous task. We rented bikes (complete with bike seats and helmets for the children) and cycled all over Saint Jean de Monts. Its a lovely 10 minute ride to the beach, through the woods, and there are cycle lanes everywhere, making cycling a great way of getting around the town. The swimming pool is lovely, our children had a great time splashing about and hubby was pleased that his swim-shorts were allowed - hooray! (There is a sign up saying that only 'proper' swimwear is acceptable, so no normal shorts, but swim-shorts were fine). le Victoria is also nicely positioned for visiting attractions, of which there are many. Accommodation: We had a 3 bedroom apartment which was plenty big enough for 4 adults and 2 children. The beds were comfortable (can't vouch for pillows as we always take our own!), there were plenty of cups, bowls etc. There was a kettle and toaster which was a nice touch in a French site. There is also a 4 ring hob, sizeable fridge/freezer, microwave and coffee machine. The beds were made on arrival and plenty of towels were provided. We particularly loved the fact that each house had a private garden. The gardens are separated from each other/public areas with hedges so they feel like a very personal space and mean you can sit outside without having the awkward moment of your neighbours sitting right next to you! Cons: no oven or grill (the microwave is combi so does limited grilling), the BBQ was disappointing, quite small and electric. No tea towel or dishcloth provided. The WiFi (chargeable) only works on one device at a time, which is disappointing, especially when you've paid for it. The connection was good though. Facilities: Tennis, boules, table tennis, football, basketball (all included). Bike hire at very reasonable rates, Children's playground, swimming pool (heated) and toddler pool, games room, bar. Cons; no onsite shop for buying fresh bread etc in the mornings. The staff were very helpful. The one thing I would say to people travelling from outside the Eurozone is that the deposit is only accepted in cash, and as this deposit is returned on departure you might want to take the £200 with you in £ (they accept payment in euros or pounds) as otherwise you'll be left with £200 worth of euros to take home with you.

  

• gearoidg2014

  14 julio 2015
  Perfect

  I have stayed here for 10 years An excellent place especially for young children mine now 18,18,and 16 still look forward to St Jean Now if you want wild music and party nights go elsewhere but if you want to relax know your children are safe ( cars are not allowed near the houses and are parked in front of the building) so the small ones can safely meander around the site on their bicycles visit the website to see the layout yourself Sylvie and Pierre run a Good ship here I strongly recommend this place that's why I keep returning

  

• Joanna584

  24 agosto 2017
  Beautiful place with great facilities but quality of service and value for money poor

  The BAD Im going to start with the bad because quite often people dont read the whole review and I think this bit is important. On checking out of the hotel we were asked to pay 60 Euros for cleaning. This was never mentioned when we checked in or when we booked. Apparently its standard practice but I have never come across it before in any property anywhere in the world. So be aware. Secondly, on the third night of our holiday there was a storm, after that night there was a dreadful smell of sewage in our toilet, which was an internal room with no windows, only a small ineffective fan. The maintenance people came twice and both times said they couldnt smell anything. They either have no sense of smell what so ever or they were lying so they wouldnt have to do anything. I feel sorry for the people who moved in after us. I have never before looked forward to coming home to use my toilet! Third thing, the internet was extra which we knew before we arrived however we did not know it only gave Wifi usage for one device which means if you have more than one child they have to take turns. THE GOOD lovely setting with great facilities. My boys loved the football pitch and tennis courts, which we were not charged extra for. Neither were we charged extra for the safe. Its a lovely quiet spot with bike hire on site. The pool was lovely and clean with plenty of sun beds. If the cleaning fee had been included in the money I paid upfront I would not have minded but to add it on as we were leaving felt sneaky and dishonest, especially as we had left the rooms very clean and tidy. With regard to the toilet if they had admitted there was a smell and promised us they were looking into it my review would have been different. But because of these things which did have an impact on our otherwise lovely holiday I am leaving less stars than I would like to.

  

• methers

  26 septiembre 2017
  Lovely family holiday location - especially the pool!

  We stayed at Le Victoria for a family holiday in August 2017. We found the place a little tricky to find, but when we finally arrived the welcome at reception was great. The accommodation units aren't luxurious, but are entirely adequate for holiday accommodation. We're picky about beds and found them to be comfortable, although better pillows would have been appreciated. We made use use of the kitchen facilities and the electric barbecue, which were fine. We would have appreciated a few cleaning accessories (cloths, tea towels, washing-up liquid, etc.) and had to stock up at the supermarket. I had to keep in touch with work communication whilst on holiday, and made the mistake of paying for the wi-fi service. It's terrible! It's expensive, locked to one device, and is either very slow or doesn't work at all. Please don't use it! Use mobile data if you can, or there's good wi-fi in the area around the tourist information office on the seafront. The outdoor pool at Le Victoria is a highlight of their facilities. It's big enough to get a decent swim in, very clean and in beautiful surroundings. And it's warm! A pizza van parks outside on change-over days, so when you've just arrived you don't have to worry about shopping or finding a restaurant straightaway. There's also a delivery of fresh bread and pastries from a local boulangerie every morning; you make you order the night before and it's ready for you at reception the next morning. Very convenient, and very yummy. The check-out procedure was explained to us clearly, and so we knew we had to clean the apartment ourselves if we wanted to avoid cleaning charges. That seemed fairly standard for self-catering accommodation, and we were happy to clean the place before leaving. There's a bike hire place onsite (Vélivélo) and we would definitely recommend bikes for getting around the local area. They're not the greatest bikes, but you get a discount as a resident at Le Victoria. We would definitely recommend Le Victoria for a family holiday, and hope to return one day.

  

• Lindamhogan

  11 agosto 2018
  Quiet location

  Having stayed on busy camp sites down the years this was very different. The site is very quiet with one fairly large pool ( no slides but we knew this!) we were a group of 8 and rented a chalet for 6/8 persons. 8 is a stretch. 2 must sleep on sofa in living area. It was very hot when we were there and the upstairs room was extremely hot and would have benefited from a fan at least. The place was clean and beds made up which was a big bonus upon arrival. The woodland cycle paths are accessible right outside the development which is also fantastic - definitely a great location.The reception staff were very nice and very helpful. If you are looking for a quiet site / holiday with very young or very grown up children this is probably ideal. We just felt it lacked a little character and atmosphere!