Rating

The Gîtes de France label guarantees quality accommodation that complies with a national charter. Under this system, each gîte is awarded 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 ears of corn.
Each gîte is rated according to its surroundings, its level of comfort and its amenities. All the gîtes are re-assessed at least once every five years and much more regularly if a customer has raised concerns about the property.

Whatever the gîte’s rating, it may have extra facilities, mentioned only in the description of the property.

1 ear of corn: outside space, garden furniture: one bathroom and toilet (for gîtes up to 6 people), second bathroom (for gîtes for 7 people or more); broiler or mini-oven, kitchen table, pressure cooker, fridge, cleaning materials and basic cleaning products, iron, baby seat on demand.

2 ears of corn: as well as or instead of 1 ear of corn facilities: barbecue (except in areas where barbecues are not permitted), washing machine (in gîtes for 6 people or more), blender, electric coffee-maker, TV aerial, table cloths and towels on demand*.

3 ears of corn: as well as or instead of 2 ear of corn facilities: independent access and private garden, 2 toilets (in gites for 7 people or more), washing machine, dishwasher* (in gîtes for 5 people or more), oven, colour television*, telephone*, cleaning service on request.

4 ears of corn: as well as or instead of 3 ear of corn facilities: unique property, setting and internal decoration of an extremely high standard, fireplace or wood-burning stove (unless forbidden under local authority regulations); microwave, fridge with freezer section, tumble-dryer (in properties for 6 people or more).

5 ears of corn: as well as or instead of 4 ear of corn facilities: private parkland or landscaped garden, leisure facilities on site (e.g. tennis court, swimming pool sauna or Jacuzzi), garage or other outside shelter; in gîtes for 3 people or more: washing machine, tumble-dryer, hi-fi, video player.

*in exceptional circumstances, these facilities may not be available at certain gîtes but guests staying at these gîtes will be informed of this upon reservation.