Le Sauvignon Gite
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£359–£559 / week
About the home
'Le Clos des Guyons' is ideally placed to offer a relaxing holiday immersed in the vineyards of rural France. At the same time the chateaux and tourist hot spots of the famous Loire Valley are never very far away and neither are France's second and third most popular theme parks, Puy de Fou and Futurscope. The property dates back to before the french revolution but has been comprehensively modernised whilst retaining all of its original charming features. Alongside the attractive courtyard lies the pool and garden area with terrace areas, heatied pool and garden. There are two gites on the property; Le Sauvignon and Le Chenin. The former has two en-suite bedrooms and a sofa-bed and the latter one en-suite bedroom and a sofa-bed.
Our village of Le Puy Notre Dame is a village immersed in wine, there are over 60 winemakers and we have our own wine appellation, Saumur_Puy Notre Dame. The property was built way before the French Revolution and the two gites sit independently in a separate wing. The village is very attractive and is classified as both a "Petit Cité de Caractère and a "Village de Charm". Surrounded by vineyards, it houses a stunning gothic Church and has several enjoyable festivals each year.
The biggest being "Le Grand Prix Retro", where over 200 pre-1935 cars and motorbikes race through the village streets.
| Size: | Sleeps up to 6, 2 bedrooms |
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| Will consider: | Long lets Short breaks |
| Access: | Car advised Wheelchair access Nearest amenities: 200m |
| Family friendly? | Suitable for children of all ages Suitable for people with restricted mobility |
| Notes: | May take pets - please enquire No smoking at this property Self-catering |
Facilities
| Luxuries: | Log fire, Internet access, DVD player, Staffed Property |
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| Pools: | Shared outdoor pool (heated), Childrens pool |
| General: | Central heating, TV, Video player, CD player, Table tennis, Satellite TV, Wi-fi available |
| Standard: | Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer |
| Utilities: | Clothes dryer, Dishwasher, Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washing machine |
| Rooms: | 2 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms of which 2 en suites |
| Furniture: | Sofabeds (1), Single beds (2), Double beds (1), Cots (1), Dining seating for 6, Lounge seating for 10 |
| Other: | Linen and towels provided Highchair available |
| Outdoors: | Shared outdoor pool (heated), Balcony / Terrace, Shared garden, Private garden, BBQ, Bicycles available |
| Access: | Wheelchair friendly, Secure parking |
Further details indoors:
The building is totally renovated and offer all modern facilities but retain lots of stone and beams reflecting the character of the pre-revolutionary property.
Nestling within the courtyard of Le Clos des Guyons, the gite is approached through the huge entrance gates typical of this ancient village which leads to totally secure parking.
Further details outdoors:
Le Clos des Guyons is an old winemakers property totally enclosed within its old stone walls. There is a large courtyard with a small but pretty fountain which offers several tables with parasols and a table-tennis table. Through a gate is the garden, heated pool and terrace with an ornamental fish pool and fountain . Along one side of the courtyard is the old wine chais which also houses a mini-gym. If you turn right out of the XVIII'th century gates it is literally a two minute walk into the village centre whilst the other direction leads to the extensive vineyards.
Further details
In mid and high season our rentals run from Saturday to Saturday.
Our site gives details of options such as Spring and Autumn (Fall) breaks, a Xmas stay and wine-tours.
Conditions
We ask for a 25% deposit on reservation and ask for the balance 8 weeks before arrival
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The Loire Valley / Maine-et-Loire region
The Loire Valley must be one of the most famous regions in the world. With a wealth of history and culture, its great, imposing chateaux and its wine, it truly justifies the United Nations classifying it as one of the few World Heritage Sites in the World. Maine et Loire, our Department, rougly corresponds with the ancient dukedom of Anjou where much of the 100 years war was fought out between the (French)! King of England.. The main town is the bustling, university city of Angers, an historic masterpiece with the formidable chateau, its Angevine Gothic cathedral and its ancient buildings.
There are two Anjou's;- one is full of tourist attractions and consequently is busy and intense, the other is of timeless villages where the rhythm of life hasn't changed much in centuries. Surrounded by rolling vineyards and fields of crops or cattle they are the perfect place to watch the world go by and best described as 'picture postcard' France.
The Saumur / Le Puy Notre Dame area
Saumur is one of the prettiest of French Provincial towns. Clustered around the majestic Loire with its fairy tale chateau towering above, it has an ambiance which is dificult to surpass. From the delightful "Place St. Pierre" a pretty square full of restaurants and tables and chairs, to its world famous equestrian team "Le Cadré Noir", it has something to offer everyone.
A historical centre of the Protestant faith it's medieval protestant quarter is full of imposing buildings. You could imagine yourself walking through here with a cloak flarring around your thighs and a sword rattling at your hip. Take a trip in the horse drawn "Caleche" or take the boat down France's royal river sipping a glass of the famous Saumur sparkling wine.
Our village of Le Puy Notre Dame is the largest wine making commune in the Saumur area with over 60 winemakers. It has its own wine appellation, Saumur-Puy Notre Dame, and the village itself dates back to the 11th. century. It is full of interesting old buildings and houses a magnificent gothic church reputedly housing part of the belt of the Virgin Mary.
How to get there
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| Nearest Travel Links | |
| Airport: | Tours, Nantes and Poitiers |
| Railway: | Saumur and Angers: 20 km |
| Ferry: | Caen: 297 km |
From UK:- Ferries, Eurostar Train, Channel Tunnel
Nearest Airports:- Poitiers, Nantes Atlantique, Tours.
From outside Europe;- Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, and the fast train from the Airport into Angers or Tours.
All major car hire companies available to meet most flights.
Activities near Saumur
Tennis in town
Waterpark
Horse Riding
Golf within 30 mins drive
Fishing
Walking holidays
Rural / countryside retreats
Cycling holidays
Reviews
 01 Apr 2012 |
This was one of our best gite experiences in France. Brian and Sheila are marvelous hosts and went above and beyond to make our stay quite marvelous. The gites are charming and equipped with everything one could want. The Boulangerie was so close, we could almost smell the baguettes baking from our window. Le Puy is a Petite Cite of Character and flowers were everywhere. It is easily explored on foot. It was an excellent value for the money and we look forward to going back again! |
29 Jan 2012 |
If you're looking for fabulous accommodation in a beautiful setting, if you want amenities within walking distance that include a superb restaurant, if you want a wide variety of things to see... more |
24 Jan 2012 |
The best review I can give is that we rarely go back to the same place twice as its a big wide world. This year will be our third visit to Le Clos des Guyons, which sits in stunning countryside in a... more |
Guestbook for Le Sauvignon Gite
"The prospect for an idyllic stay on an old wine estate has been fully realized. Le Chenin has been very comfortable. It is tastefully furnished and accommodates all modern needs" KS. USA. Oct. 2006
"Thank you so much for a fantastic week. A perfect gite in a perfect location. We really couldn't have expected more or asked for so much. We appreciate all the hard work you have done in supplying all the creature comforts and, on top of that we loved Brian's wine tour but most of all we enjoyed the company of both of you throughout the holiday. J&S. England .June 2010
"Another perfect week in your magic kingdom. Memories replenished. We travel with our dream of living in France still intact". A&P England July 2010
"A place of character and charm. Well placed for many activities from watching the day pass to trying the flavours of the Loire. Loved Le Puy Notre Dame. Thanks to Sheila and Brian for advice and company. Will visit again as very much enjoyed the week. P&C England May 2011
"We enjoyed our stay here in Le Puy Notre Dame. We got a much needed rest and loved being in the vineyards. The meal you did on our first night was fabulous and Brian was an outstanding guide to the wine of Le Puy Notre Dame. Sheila gave great advice about Chateaux to visit in the area and the local restaurant was outstanding. We will be recommending your gites to our guests who might be travelling to France". SJC USA October 2011
"The accommodation is really well appointed, we felt as if it was our home. Every utensil you would ever need, entertainment in the comfortable lounge area - not to mention the fluffy towels in the en-suites" SM. Scotland Sept. 2006
"Had a lovely time, great place to stay. The best one yet said the kids. The hosts are very friendly and the gite is very roomy and full of everything you could want. Wish we could stay longer". KF. Australia April 2010
"Thank you very much for your warm welcome. We have had a lovely time and have enjoyed the Loire Valley so much. The gite is very cosy and has everything that you can possibly need. It was a pleasure meeting you both. Thanks to Sheila for her helpful tips and to Brian for the wine tasting". P&D. England Sept. 2011
Rental prices
| Rental prices originally quoted in: Euros € | Convert to: |
| Prices for group size 6 | ||||||
| Period | From | To | Weekly | Nightly rate | Minimum stay | |
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| Low Season | 13 Jan 12 | 12 May 12 | € 420 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Mid Season | 12 May 12 | 16 Jun 12 | € 559 | - | - | 1 Week |
| High Season | 16 Jun 12 | 1 Sep 12 | € 699 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Mid Season | 1 Sep 12 | 6 Oct 12 | € 559 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Low Season | 6 Oct 12 | 29 Dec 12 | € 449 | - | - | 1 Week |
The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
Special Short Wine Tour 2 nights €249 per person (see details on our site)
Christmas in the Loire €249 per person (see special break on our site)
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Languages spoken    The owner is based in France and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2012. This gite has received 4 reviews from previous guests.  |
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