Villa Diana
About the home
"Villa Diana" is a delightfull character house set in large private grounds in lovely rural contryside ,yet only 5 mins from the village , which has all you need including an excellent mini supermarket, riverside restaurant and a large outdoor pool and tennis courts.
Air conditioned house with full range activities including carp fishing (free) in your own private lake. Bikes, sling slides , tennis table and boules court. New Large in ground indoor/ outdoor heated pool 8 x 4 with new removable roof (25 to 30°C from April to October) , so you can swim rain or shine...
Also local is the market town of Doué la Fontaine offering superb restaurants, the internationally renowned Zoo, July roses festival and intriguing Troglodytes villages of Louresse and Rochemesnier. The chateau towns of Montreuil Bellay and Saumur, undoubtably one of the most beautiful "village" in France, are within half an hour drive away.
The "Cadre Noir" cavalry school shows exhibitions in season. All set of course on the River Loire with its boating and fishing.
There are many other delights to explore. The world famous Futuroscope media technology park is 1 hr drive away. As is the great theme park " Le Puy du Fou", the most important historical and ecological site in Europe.
Le Marais Poitevin , a huge area called locally "la venise verte" is within 1 hr drive.
We are also able to book you in to an international "go karting" circuit and to a fantastic trial bike training school 2 miles away.
| Size: | Sleeps up to 10, 4 bedrooms |
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| Nearest beach: | St Jean de Monts, 100km |
| Will consider: | Corporate lets Long lets Short breaks |
| Access: | Car advised Nearest amenities: 4km |
| Family friendly? | Suitable for children of all ages Unsuitable for people with restricted mobility |
| Notes: | May take pets - please enquire Smokers welcome Self-catering |
Facilities
| Luxuries: | Log fire, Private indoor Pool, DVD player |
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| General: | Air conditioning, TV, Video player, CD player, Pool / Snooker table, Table tennis, Safe, Satellite TV, Wi-fi available |
| Standard: | Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer |
| Utilities: | Dishwasher, Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washing machine |
| Rooms: | 4 Bedrooms, 3 bathrooms of which 1 family bathroom and 2 en suites |
| Furniture: | Sofabeds (2), Single beds (2), Double beds (4), Cots (2), Dining seating for 12, Lounge seating for 8 |
| Other: | Linen and towels provided Highchair available |
| Outdoors: | Balcony / Terrace, Private garden, BBQ, Bicycles available, Private fishing lake / river, Swing set |
| Access: | Secure parking |
Further details indoors:
English t.v, Wood burner. Mezzanine for children.Air conditioner .Sky SAT TV. Conservatory overlooking the lake
Smoke alarms; no smoking inside
Further details outdoors:
Large set of sun beds and hamacks ;shaded terrace. Bikes with cycling pass all around the lake , boules area..
Good privacy, secure fenced lake, car park, carp fishing free
Beautiful fenced 20ft inground heated pool (27 to 29°C) with removable roof
Further details
25 % deposit at booking
Breakage deposit : £270 or €300 payable on site by cash or cheque
Balance payment 6 weeks before arrival
No hidden charges excepted log ang coal for barbecue
Conditions
£50 supplement for extra person non booked for party under 10 people .
Over 10 people possibility for 4 extra people (two adults and two children as a second or a third friendly family) in a wooden Chalet close to the accommodation; inquire to get additionnal brochure of the very confortable chalet set on a little private garden , fitted with air conditionner, close to the accommodation for additional £300 per week
Option for extra cleaning (for any reason) : £45 or €50 payable on site by cash
Photos
The Loire Valley / Maine-et-Loire region


The Loire valley particularly here, in the south of the région enjoys what the locals call " la douceur angevine" (the gentleness of Anjou).
Summers tend to be dry and hot ; also it is a perfect place to combine a wine tour; so wine tasting can be arranged if you wish.
Music festivals abound here in summer. You can take in a jazz café in Saumur or Bach in one of many venuues.
Consider also combining the exploration of the region's chateaux with a gastronomic meal for an extra special day out. Wonderful beaches are a couple of hours away
The Doue La Fontaine area
"Villa Diana" is set in tranquil countryside near the wine producing communities of Douay la Fontaine, Cléré , Nueil sur Layon , St Pierre à champ and the medieval fortified town Argenton les Vallées with it's wonderful rock valleys and lake; chateau, riverside beach with pedalos and canoe kayak, mini golf and slide.We have a collection of walks and cycles routes, many are well marked and will guide you through local historical treasures.In summer most of the villages are celebrating their own theme food festivals with outdour late dancing "soiree"
How to get there
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| Nearest Travel Links | |
| Airport: | Angers, Nantes, Poitiers and La Rochelle: 80 km |
| Railway: | Saumur (TGV): 40 km |
| Ferry: | St Malo or Roscoff: 250 km |
Fly to : Angers, Nantes, Poitiers or La Rochelle froM Southampton, Britol, East Midlands, Birmingham or Stanstead, all served by cheap airlines www.ryanair.com/ and http:/www.flybe.com , Easyjet . Cheap flights and car hire now make a cheaper package. Europcar or Avis available at Nantes Airport . Just 1 1/2 hr flight and an hour drive and you're here, instead of the tireing 4 hr drive from most of ferry ports.
http://www.nantes.aeroport.fr/aeroport/htdoc/uk/plans/plans.htm
By ferry : St Malo is the nearset port being a 3 hr drive to us or Cherbourg Honfleur, and Roscoff 4-5 hrs.
Car hire from Nantes is very reasonable.
Activities near Doue La Fontaine
Tennis in town
Watersports
Waterpark
Horse Riding
Golf within 30 mins drive
Fishing
Walking holidays
Rural / countryside retreats
Beach or lakeside relaxation
Cycling holidays
Guestbook for Villa Diana
28th May 5th june2007: the gite is excellent and thanks to the owner for the hospitality, it's been fantastic: we definitely will be booking again
25th july 2007 a first class gite, excellent facilities and very well presented and we should know as we have visited quite a number over the years.
10th-16 th August2007 This peaceful gite is the ideal place to come for a stressfree, relaxing holiday.
17th- 24th August 2007: It's been wonderful to return to the gite this year and to see Gerard and Claudine once more; another perfect week, thank you!
19th-26th Oct A wonderful time was had by us all.The gite exceeded all expectations and we enjoyed the hospitality to the full
Rental prices
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| Prices for group size 6 | ||||||
| Period | From![]() | To![]() | Weekly![]() | Nightly rate | Minimum stay | |
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| September | 27 Aug 11 | 1 Oct 11 | £ 580 | - | - | 1 Week |
| October | 1 Oct 11 | 29 Oct 11 | £ 480 | - | - | 1 Week |
| November December | 29 Oct 11 | 24 Dec 11 | £ 400 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Christmas New year | 24 Dec 11 | 2 Jan 12 | £ 520 | - | - | 1 Week |
| January February March | 2 Jan 12 | 31 Mar 12 | £ 430 | - | - | 1 Week |
| April | 31 Mar 12 | 28 Apr 12 | £ 520 | - | - | 1 Week |
| May | 28 Apr 12 | 2 Jun 12 | £ 610 | - | - | 1 Week |
| June | 2 Jun 12 | 30 Jun 12 | £ 720 | - | - | 1 Week |
| July | 30 Jun 12 | 14 Jul 12 | £ 980 | - | - | 1 Week |
| August | 14 Jul 12 | 1 Sep 12 | £ 1070 | - | - | 1 Week |
| September | 1 Sep 12 | 29 Sep 12 | £ 620 | - | - | 1 Week |
| October | 29 Sep 12 | 3 Nov 12 | £ 510 | - | - | 1 Week |
| November December | 3 Nov 12 | 22 Dec 12 | £ 430 | - | - | 1 Week |
| New Year | 22 Dec 12 | 5 Jan 13 | £ 450 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Prices for group size 10 | ||||||
| Period | From![]() | To![]() | Weekly![]() | Nightly rate | Minimum stay | |
| Weekday | Weekend | |||||
| August | 30 Jul 11 | 27 Aug 11 | £ 1050 | - | - | 1 Week |
| September | 27 Aug 11 | 1 Oct 11 | £ 680 | - | - | 1 Week |
| October | 1 Oct 11 | 29 Oct 11 | £ 580 | - | - | 1 Week |
| November December | 29 Oct 11 | 24 Dec 11 | £ 450 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Christmas New year | 24 Dec 11 | 1 Jan 12 | £ 600 | - | - | 1 Week |
| January February March | 6 Jan 12 | 31 Mar 12 | £ 480 | - | - | 1 Week |
| April | 31 Mar 12 | 29 Apr 12 | £ 610 | - | - | 1 Week |
| May | 29 Apr 12 | 2 Jun 12 | £ 680 | - | - | 1 Week |
| June | 2 Jun 12 | 30 Jun 12 | £ 880 | - | - | 1 Week |
| July | 30 Jun 12 | 14 Jul 12 | £ 1050 | - | - | 1 Week |
| August | 14 Jul 12 | 1 Sep 12 | £ 1200 | - | - | 1 Week |
| September | 1 Sep 12 | 29 Sep 12 | £ 680 | - | - | 1 Week |
| October | 29 Sep 12 | 3 Nov 12 | £ 580 | - | - | 1 Week |
| November December | 3 Nov 12 | 22 Dec 12 | £ 480 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Chrismas New Year | 22 Dec 12 | 5 Jan 13 | £ 550 | - | - | 1 Week |
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
* Bed & breafast available(low, medium, high season): £25 per adult , £10 per children Group size 4)
* Week end available : (2 nights) from £220 to £300 (medium and high season only )
* Very long Week end available (3-4 nihgts): from £350 to £480 (medium and high season only )
* 35% discount (in low season) and 25% discount (in medium season) for couple { on long week end and full week with € currency payment only)
Nota: - Low Season is November, December, January, February and March
- Medium season is April, May and October
- High Season is June and September
- Very High Season is July and August
Availability
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Contact the owner
* Required fields Please check the following errors: | 5 years listed You are contacting Bobby Denarte
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