May take pets - please enquire Suitable for children No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
The farmhouse has been carefully restored in an effort to retain the original features of the property, with beams, characteristic tiles and stone walls. The house looks out onto open countryside with fields and small copses.
Although the gîte is fairly isolated it is only a short drive to the supermarket, other shops and a number of restaurants. The countryside is ideal for walking, cycling, horse riding or just relaxing and enjoying the country wildlife. There is also fishing nearby.
It is only 8 km from the historic town of Saumur where you can visit the château and will be spoilt for choice of restaurants. You can also try the numerous local wines or simply enjoy the shops.
The region generally has numerous châteaux and other historic buildings (such as Fontevrault Abbey) and is extremely good for eating out.
There are also a number of activity parks for families with younger children and the gîte is ideal for the active family.
The gîte as you enter
Another view of the gîte
The kitchen/dining room and log fire
The lounge
To see more photos please visit http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/25743
The Loire Valley / Maine-et-Loire region
The gîte is 8km North of Saumur and the Loire river. It is under 1 hour drive from Angers and only a little more to Tours. The summer temperature averages 26 deg C in the Summer (although it is often into the 30s in late July and August) and about 5 deg C at the coldest time of the year - although it does sometimes get frost and even snow.
The area is full of history - including English history. There are Norman influences in some older castles and it was part of the region inherited by the Plantagnets resulting from Henry II's marriage to Eleanor of Aquitaine. As more central parts of the Loire, it benefited from the building frenzy of the renaisance. It was even a key part of the 2nd world war, with one bridge being a key part of the final French attempt to resist the Nazi invasion and the Loire formed the boundary between occupied France and Vichy France.
Saumur / St Philbert du Peuple area
St Philbert du Peuple and Longue are typical of the general countryside with a variety of events and activities through the year (and we attempt to provide information about these on our web site). In particular, there is a market in Longue on Thursday mornings.
Saumur has a full programme of holiday activities, including the Cadre Noire - a crack corps of the French cavalry that put on a number of displays - and occasional tank displays as well; there is also a massive museum of armoured warefare. The château is enchanting and there are many beautiful sites in the town. Events include a Tablé, where 5000 sit down to a meal to celebrate the new harvest of the Champigny wine.
See our web site for details and more ideas of what to do.
How to get there
The most direct route from the UK by cross-channel ferry is probably via Ouistraham (Caen) using Brittany Ferries. However, Le Havre (LDLines) and St Malo (Brittany Ferries and Condor Ferries) are also convenient and in the Summer Brittany Ferries run a fast service to Caen and Condor to St Malo (from Poole). Plane
Cheap flights into airports around as are on the increase. If you live within easy reach of Stanstead airport, then you are spoilt for choice: you can fly from there to Tours, Poitiers and Limoges by Ryanair. You can also fly from Southampton (Flybe)or Liverpool (EasyJet) to Limoges, from several locations (Gatwick, possibly Birmingham) to Nantes (Air France and GB Airways) and from almost anywhere to Paris.
If you want to let the train take the strain, there is a really good TGV service to Tours and Angers (and it's easy to get a local train from either to Saumur). However, beware: to hire in Saumur (or Tours) you will either need to arrange it in advance or make sure that you get to your destination during open hours (basically 9-12 and 2-6, but Sundays and Mondays could be a problem generally).
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Nantes: 153 km
Railway:
Saumur: 8 km
Ferry:
Ouistraham (Caen): 280 km
Activities near Saumur
Sports: Waterpark Horse Riding Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Cycling holidays
Sofabeds (1), Single beds (2), Double beds (3), Cots (1), Dining seating for 8, Lounge seating for 8, Sleeps maximum of 8
Other:
Please check with the owner regarding linen and towels. Highchair available.
Outdoors:
Private outdoor pool (unheated), Private garden, BBQ
Access:
Secure parking
Further details indoors: Both kitchen/dining room and lounge are large and easily accommodate 8 people. There is also an Entrée with plenty of space for gentle, indoor games (including a table-tennis table). The main bathroom also has a shower and toilet. The utility room also has a usable toilet.
Access to the rear bedroom (with its own toilet and wash basin) is through the middle bedroom.
The gîte has about an acre of land including a pebbled patio where you can sit in the sun or enjoy a barbeque. In the colder weather, both main rooms downstairs have cosy log fires.
Further details
Full instructions for travel will be provided and a welcome pack will be available on arrival. English speaking neighbours will be available to help you. The swimming pool is not large (but ideal for children) and will only be available from mid-April to early October.
Conditions
To secure a booking, we ask for a 10% deposit; if the holiday is cancelled part or all of the deposit will be returned, if the period is let to someone else.
There is also a breakages deposit which will be refunded (hopefully) at the end of the holiday. The electricity used will also be taken out of this in the low season.
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: British £
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Winter Season
28 Oct 08
16 Dec 08
300£300
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Christmas/New Year
16 Dec 08
6 Jan 09
400£400
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Spring Season
6 Jan 09
12 May 09
300£300
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Early Summer
12 May 09
30 Jun 09
350£350
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High Summer
30 Jun 09
8 Sep 09
500£500
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Late Summer
8 Sep 09
27 Oct 09
350£350
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Winter Season
27 Oct 09
22 Dec 09
300£300
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Chrsitmas/New Year
22 Dec 09
5 Jan 10
400£400
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.
There are reductions for second and subsequent weeks.
Electricity costs will also be added during the low seasons and over Christmas/New Year.
Bed linen and towels are available at £10 per person per week on request.
Guestbook
This is a new property on the market and the rates reflect this fact.
Availability
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To contact this owner please visit: http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/25743
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