La Grande Saulaie
£406–£910 / week
About the home
A romantic retreat for couples and a place to chill out. This gite comes with a double bedroom and fully stocked kitchenette overlooking fields and woodland. Set in its own private grounds it is brilliant for walkers, bird watchers and cyclists and all nature lovers. Close to the city of Le Mans you can bath yourself in its Plantagenet history, walk round the quaint old town or stroll along the banks of the Loire. On a hot day take a dip in one of the many lakes with their sandy beaches, play and picnic areas. It is the only gite on the farm so you will have the whole place to yourself.
| Size: | Sleeps up to 3, 1 bedroom |
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| Nearest beach: | A lake beach, 20km |
| Will consider: | Short breaks |
| Access: | Car advised Nearest amenities: 5km |
| Family friendly? | Suitable for children of all ages Suitable for people with restricted mobility |
| Notes: | Pets welcome No smoking at this property Self-catering |
Facilities
| Luxuries: | Internet access, DVD player |
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| General: | Central heating, Satellite TV, Wi-fi available |
| Standard: | Kettle, Toaster, Hair dryer |
| Utilities: | Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer |
| Rooms: | 1 Bedroom, 1 en suite |
| Furniture: | Sofabeds (1), Double beds (1), Cots (1), Dining seating for 4, Lounge seating for 2 |
| Other: | Linen and towels provided Highchair available |
| Outdoors: | Private garden, BBQ |
| Access: | Secure parking |
Further details indoors:
The Lodge is a converted from an old grain store to a comfortable gite. It has high ceilings and large velux windows making it light and airy. Thick stone walls and many original features such as exposed beams and original brick and stone walls leading to the bedroom and "wet room" style bathroom. It is centrally heated throughout and remains cool in the Summer and warm in the Winter. A calm and comfortable living space updated to a high standard.
Further details outdoors:
Private outside fenced garden with a paved path leading to th front door.
stainless steel BBQ and patio set with parasol
sunloungers and tree lined shade.
Access to the fields and woods on the farm.
Further details
No smoking inside the gite and please.
If you bring a pet please keep them on a lead when outside the gite.
We can offer B&B please request rates.
Conditions
50% deposit 6 weeks before .
The Loire Valley / Sarthe region


There is plenty to do locally from fishing, horse riding, and swimming in the lakes, boating, and wine tasting. A visit to the "old part" of Le Mans that is full of medieval architecture, with its narrow streets and old houses, not forgetting the Epau Abbey. Shop and meander around the restaurants, pavement cafes, delicatessens, chocolate makers and artistic craft shops including musical instrument makers, book binders etc.
Le Mans race circuit is legendary for its racing events such as the legendary 24 hr race and The Le Mans Classic car race, not forgetting the museum.
Sarthe is a great place for golfing, having some of the most beautiful and natural courses. There are animal parks and gardens, some are the grounds of the most beautiful Chateaux that are predominant in this region. There's the troglodyte caves in Troo, carved out of the Truffaut lime stone typical of this region. Many floral towns and villages, like Malicorne, the famous pottery town.
We benefit from a micro climate here so we have mostly hot sunny days during the summer months which can last until mid November.
The Le Mans / St. Mars D'Outille area
St Mars D'Outille is a small village near the town of Ecommoy and the city of Le Mans. We are on the doorstep to the Foret de Berce noted for its of beautiful oak trees, ideal for outdoor pursuits. St Mars is also well known for its equestrian events, so if your a horse enthusiast this place is a must.
The Chateau de Segrais, in St Mars D~Outille is a meditation centre run by Kadampa Buddist Monks, who hold regular workshops and courses throughout the year.
There are local markets held in most towns and villages nearby that sell local produce from fresh goats cheese to local honey, fruit in season and of course French bread, or you can go to a local "Brocante" and pick up a bargin. These are held most Sundays and Fete Days, thoughout the Summer months.
How to get there
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| Nearest Travel Links | |
| Airport: | Tours: 80 km |
| Railway: | Le Mans: 18 km |
| Ferry: | Caen: 180 km |
The city of Le Mans is 16km from us and is at the centre of several motorway connections: Paris is 205km by the A11, Rouen at 210km via the A28, Rennes at 161km by the A81 and the N12, Nantes at 183km by the A11, Tours at 93km & Bordeaux at 425km par A28 and A10 motorways.
International airports are just 45 minutes’ drive away at Tours (flights by Ryanair), 1hr 20 mins. at Poitiers, 1hr 40 mins. at Rennes & Paris 2hrs.
The Eurostar connects London to Paris in 2hrs15 with high speed trains (TGV) linking Paris to Le Mans in 55mins. The Gare du Mans is the main railway station in Le Mans.
Le Mans new tramway system, built in 2009 - called the metropole, has a park and ride facility that makes getting in and out of the city very easy.
Activities near Le Mans
Watersports
Waterpark
Horse Riding
Golf within 30 mins drive
Fishing
Walking holidays
Rural / countryside retreats
Beach or lakeside relaxation
A winter sun break
Cycling holidays

Reviews
![]() 02 Sep 2011 |
In a very pretty and quiet part of France with forest walks literally in the back garden. Ideal for a relaxing break, but you do need to travel to sight see. The owners are very friendly and nothing seem too much trouble for them. English TV and Wifi are an added bonus. Response: Thanks guys, hope to see you again soon. Great guests. |
Guestbook for La Grande Saulaie
June 2011
Thank you so much for everything. We loved your place - wish we had had more time to have been there. You created a very comfortable gite to stay in. If we get lucky enough to come back we will be in touch and if anyone we know needs a place to stay we will let them know about you. Please tell Mike " hello" and of course all your puppies.
Thanks again,
Nancy, Michael and Evin
August 2011
In a very pretty and quiet part of France with forest walks literally in the back garden. Ideal for a relaxing break, but you do need to travel to sight see. The owners are very friendly and nothing seem too much trouble for them. English TV and Wifi are an added bonus.
Rental prices
| Rental prices originally quoted in: British £ | Convert to: |
| Prices for group size 3 | ||||||
| Period | From![]() | To![]() | Weekly![]() | Nightly rate | Minimum stay | |
| Weekday | Weekend | |||||
| 09 July - 10 Sept. | 10 Jul 11 | 11 Sep 11 | £ 455 | £ 65 | £ 65 | 3 Nights |
| 11 Sept. - 05 Nov. | 11 Sep 11 | 6 Nov 11 | £ 364 | £ 52 | £ 52 | 3 Nights |
| 06 Nov. - 17 Dec. | 6 Nov 11 | 17 Dec 11 | £ 315 | £ 45 | £ 45 | 3 Nights |
| Spring dates | 15 Mar 12 | 18 May 12 | £ 364 | £ 52 | £ 52 | 3 Nights |
| Spring season | 18 May 12 | 7 Jun 12 | £ 406 | £ 58 | £ 58 | 3 Nights |
| Le Mans 24hr | 7 Jun 12 | 14 Jun 12 | £ 910 | £ 130 | £ 130 | 3 Nights |
| Summer season | 14 Jun 12 | 7 Sep 12 | £ 490 | £ 70 | £ 70 | 3 Nights |
| Autumn season | 7 Sep 12 | 16 Nov 12 | £ 455 | £ 65 | £ 65 | 3 Nights |
The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
All inclusive price, this includes all linen, towels and bathroom toiletries
Kitchen essentials such as tea, coffee, jam, sugar, etc.
You can have a continental breakfast brought to your gite ever morning for £5 per person.
£15 for an extra person over 2 years.
£5.00 a day for a pet.
We accept payment by Paypal or Direct Bank payments in GBP or Euros.

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