Top 10 Group Holiday Homes Near Nantes for Large Gatherings

Ranking updated on 2026-10-18

Whether you are organising a milestone birthday, a wedding weekend, a company seminar that needs space to breathe, or a multi-generational family reunion, the area around Nantes is one of western France's best-kept secrets for large group accommodation. Loire-Atlantique and its neighbouring departments — Vendée, Maine-et-Loire — combine restored farmhouses, quiet riverside estates, and pool-equipped country houses, all within easy reach of a major city served by TGV from Paris and motorways in every direction. The landscape switches between bocage countryside, marshland, and Atlantic coastline, giving different groups very different settings to choose from.

CasaGiga currently lists 51 properties within approximately 120 km of Nantes — roughly 1h30 by road. The average property sleeps 18 guests, and the largest in the catalogue accommodates up to 100 people. Most sit around 57 km from the city centre: far enough to feel like a proper escape, close enough for a relaxed drive home. Across 3,013 verified guest reviews, the average rating stands at 4.8 out of 5 — a consistently high bar that reflects the quality of hosts in this region. Entry-level pricing starts at 19 € per person per night, with the typical CasaGiga running around 31 €.

The ranking below places online-bookable properties first — because immediate confirmation matters when coordinating large groups — then orders the remainder by average guest rating weighted against total review volume, so a property rated 4.9 across a hundred stays outranks one rated 5 on twenty; hosts who relay the ranking on their own website also retain their position, which rewards the transparency that future guests deserve.

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The ranking

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CasaGiga 146 (Loire-Atlantique)
📍 Loire-Atlantique, Pays de la Loire · 26 km
👥 20 guests4.8★ (136 reviews)🌳 Estate
A well-reviewed estate in Loire-Atlantique, just 26 km from Nantes, offering space for up to 20 guests across 9 bedrooms. With a 4.8 rating drawn from 136 reviews, it has a strong track record with large groups. Priced at €60 per person, it requests direct contact to book.
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2
Malo Leone
📍 Mauléon, Nouvelle-Aquitaine · 69 km
👥 15 guests5.0★ (22 reviews)🏚️ Holiday cottage
Malo Leone is a holiday cottage in Mauléon, about 69 km from Nantes, sleeping up to 15 guests across 7 bedrooms. It holds a perfect 5-star rating across 22 reviews — a strong signal of consistent quality for groups. Contact the host directly to check availability and rates.
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3
Gîtes Chez Papy
📍 Combrand, Nouvelle-Aquitaine · 76 km
👥 20 guests🏚️ Holiday cottage
Gîtes Chez Papy is a holiday cottage in Combrand, about 76 km from Nantes, with room for up to 20 guests across 6 bedrooms — a solid choice for larger groups. It's a recent addition to CasaGiga with no reviews yet, so it arrives with a clean slate. Contact the host directly to check availability and rates.
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4
O'Pool Nort
📍 Nort-sur-Erdre, Pays de la Loire · 25 km
👥 22 guests5.0★ (77 reviews)🏊 House with pool
O'Pool Nort sits just 25 km from Nantes in Nort-sur-Erdre, sleeping up to 22 guests across 8 bedrooms — making it one of the closest large-group pool houses to the city. Its perfect 5-star rating across 77 reviews is a reliable signal of consistent quality for groups who want proximity without compromise.
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5
Gîte de l'Oda
📍 Le Poiré sur Vie, Pays de la Loire · 51 km
👥 18 guests5.0★ (62 reviews)🏊 House with pool
Gîte de l'Oda is a pool house in Le Poiré-sur-Vie, about 51 km from Nantes, with room for 18 guests across 6 bedrooms. A perfect 5-star average from 62 reviews speaks to consistently well-managed stays, making it a solid Vendée base for medium-sized groups with high standards.
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6
Gîte du Puy Simbert
📍 Chanverrie, Pays de la Loire · 55 km
👥 15 guests5.0★ (51 reviews)🏊 House with pool
Gîte du Puy Simbert is a pool-equipped house in Chanverrie, around 55 km from Nantes, sleeping up to 15 guests across 6 bedrooms. Its perfect 5.0 rating across 51 reviews signals consistent, reliable hosting. Not yet bookable online — contact the owner directly to confirm availability and arrange your stay.
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7
Gite les Bas Bretins
📍 Sainte Reine de Bretagne, Pays de la Loire · 54 km
👥 15 guests4.9★ (106 reviews)🏚️ Holiday cottage
Set in Sainte-Reine-de-Bretagne, 54 km from Nantes, this holiday cottage sleeps up to 15 in 6 bedrooms. Its 4.9-star average drawn from 106 reviews marks it as one of the most consistently praised cottages in the zone — a strong, well-tested rural option for groups who value honest feedback at volume.
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8
Gîte Moulin du Gué
📍 Sainte-Cécile, Pays de la Loire · 64 km
👥 15 guests5.0★ (39 reviews)🏊 House with pool
Gîte Moulin du Gué in Sainte-Cécile is a pool house sleeping 15 across an unusually generous 8 bedrooms — ideal for groups who value individual sleeping space. Located 64 km from Nantes, it holds a perfect 5-star rating from 39 reviews, an early track record that is already unanimous.
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9
Gîte Val de Vie
📍 Mache, Pays de la Loire · 53 km
👥 15 guests5.0★ (38 reviews)🏊 House with pool
In Mache, about 53 km from Nantes, Gîte Val de Vie offers a pool house for up to 15 guests across 6 bedrooms. Its perfect 5-star average from 38 reviews is a small but unanimously positive sample — a dependable pick for groups heading into the Vendée who prefer properties without a single dissenting voice.
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CasaGiga 317 (Loire-Atlantique)
📍 Loire-Atlantique, Pays de la Loire · 20 km
👥 15 guests4.3★ (262 reviews)🏊 House with pool
The closest pool house on this list to Nantes at just 20 km, this CasaGiga in Héric sleeps up to 15 across 6 bedrooms at €42 per person. With 262 reviews and a 4.3-star rating, it is the most-reviewed property in the zone — real-world data from a very active, intensely tested house.
On requestfrom 44 € / person / night
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How to Choose a Group Holiday Home Near Nantes

The headline "sleeps 20" and "eight bedrooms" are very different promises. Count bedrooms alongside total capacity: a property offering 8 bedrooms for 22 guests — like O'Pool Nort in Nort-sur-Erdre — gives each room genuine comfort, while four sofa-beds padded into a headline figure leave some guests shortchanged. For groups with couples, singles, and children, check whether beds can be configured as twins. Always ask for a bedroom breakdown before committing.

Rural locations reduce immediate neighbour risk, but virtually every host applies an outdoor noise curfew — usually 11 pm or midnight. "Private garden" does not mean "no restrictions." Some hosts actively welcome celebrations; others list exclusively for family or seminar use. Confirm this in writing before booking, and specify whether you plan live music, a DJ, or late-evening dancing. A written exchange protects both sides and avoids awkward conversations on arrival day.

A private pool is the most searched feature for summer groups, and most ranked properties include one. French law requires certified safety systems — alarm, barrier, cover, or shelter — on all pools built after 2004. Supervision of children in the water remains the group's responsibility. Confirm the pool's opening dates (typically May–September) and whether heating is included in the nightly rate or billed separately, as the difference can be significant for early or late-season stays.

Most properties here sit within 60 km of Nantes, reachable in under an hour by car. For guests arriving by train, car-sharing from the station is the practical solution for rural addresses. Expect a security deposit of 500–1,500 € and cancellation terms that tighten sharply within 60 days of arrival. For large groups, trip-cancellation insurance is worth the small premium: one early withdrawal can disrupt the cost-sharing for everyone else.

By occasion

A Milestone Birthday with the Whole Gang

For a 30th, 40th, or 50th birthday you want a pool, generous outdoor space, and a kitchen that can feed twenty without shifts. O'Pool Nort in Nort-sur-Erdre, rated 5 across 77 reviews and just 25 km from Nantes, sleeps 22 across 8 bedrooms — the right size for a proper group without tipping into event-venue territory. CasaGiga 317 in Héric is the closest option with a listed price (42 € per person) and fits up to 15 guests.

A Wedding Weekend Everyone Actually Remembers

Wedding groups need space for the whole extended tribe — couple, parents, in-laws, and a generous plus-one allowance. Gîte Moulin du Gué in Sainte-Cécile offers 8 bedrooms for 15 guests with a pool and a perfect 5-star rating, while Le Domaine de Pierre Levée in Chaumes en Retz brings 9 bedrooms to the same capacity, giving each room genuine breathing space for a long weekend of festivities.

A Team Offsite That Doubles as a Retreat

Productive seminars need reliable Wi-Fi, enough table space to spread out, and somewhere comfortable to decompress after a focused working day. Properties 25–75 km from Nantes offer that balance without hotel distractions. Gite les Bas Bretins in Sainte Reine de Bretagne, rated 4.9 across 106 reviews, is a well-regarded cottage for 15 with the settled, unhurried atmosphere that benefits serious work — and enough outdoor space for an evening walk to clear the whiteboard fog.

A Family Reunion with Room for Everyone

Multi-generational families need mixed bedroom configurations, easy outdoor space for children, and a kitchen built for a proper Sunday lunch for twenty. Gîte Val de Vie in Mache, rated 5 with a pool, sleeps 15 across 6 bedrooms and sits 53 km from Nantes. Le Hameau des Lys in La Gaubretière, also rated 5 across 90 reviews, offers a hamlet-style layout that gives different family units a sense of their own space while sharing common areas.

Frequently asked questions

What does a group house near Nantes cost for 20 people?+

Pricing across the CasaGiga catalogue for this zone starts at 19 € per person per night, with the average sitting around 31 €. For 20 people over a two-night weekend, that works out to roughly 760–1,240 € total before tourist tax or optional extras like pool heating. The one property in this top 10 with a published price — CasaGiga 317 in Héric — is listed at 42 € per person.

Can we have a party or play music late at night?+

Most rural properties allow music and celebration up to a point — typically 11 pm or midnight outdoors. Beyond that, hosts generally require noise to move inside. Always declare your event type when requesting a quote: some hosts actively welcome parties; others do not. A written confirmation of what is and is not permitted protects your deposit from the moment you arrive.

How does CasaGiga decide the ranking of these houses?+

Online-bookable properties appear first. Among the rest, the algorithm weighs average guest rating against total review volume, so a consistent track record across many stays counts more than a perfect score on a handful of reviews. Hosts who link to their CasaGiga ranking from their own website also retain their position — a built-in incentive for transparency toward future guests.

How do I book one of these properties?+

Each listing page has a contact or quote-request button. None of the top 10 properties on this page currently accept real-time online booking — you send a request, the host confirms availability, and payment is arranged directly or through the platform. For summer weekends, send your request as early as possible; popular houses fill months in advance.

Is tourist tax (taxe de séjour) charged on top of the nightly rate?+

Yes. French municipalities charge a taxe de séjour per person per night, typically between 0.20 € and 4 € depending on property category and local authority. For 20 guests over two nights, this can add anywhere from 8 € to 160 € to the bill. The host is required by law to collect it; it should appear as a line item in your booking summary.

What is the minimum number of nights for a group booking?+

Most properties require a minimum of two nights, with the standard unit being a Friday-to-Sunday weekend. In peak summer — July and August — week-long stays from Saturday to Saturday are the norm. Single-night bookings exist but are rare and more likely in low season. Always check the individual listing's minimum stay before building your travel plans around it.

What are the usual check-in and check-out times?+

Check-in is typically from 4 pm or 5 pm; check-out is usually by 10 am or 11 am. For large groups the cleaning window between guests is often tight. If you need an early arrival or late departure, ask the host in advance — some can accommodate it for an additional fee, others cannot due to back-to-back bookings.

What should I do if the house I want is shown as unavailable?+

Availability is not always updated in real time on listing platforms. It is always worth sending a direct enquiry — hosts sometimes have gaps not reflected online, or a previous booking may have fallen through. If the property is genuinely taken, ask whether the host can suggest a comparable CasaGiga nearby, or browse the other nine properties listed on this page.

How this ranking is made

Properties are ranked by booking convenience first — any listing that accepts real-time online booking appears at the top — then by average guest rating weighted against total review volume, so a consistent track record across many stays counts more than a perfect score on very few reviews. Hosts who display a link to their CasaGiga ranking on their own website retain their position, rewarding transparency with guests.

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