Long term lets (over 1 month) Short-breaks (4 days or fewer) Corporate bookings
Changeover day:
Flexible
Access:
Car advised Nearest amenities: 5 km
Notes:
No pets allowed Suitable for children No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
Situated in a peaceful hamlet less than 7km from Doue-la-Fontaine and Montreuil-Bellay, and 20km from Saumur, this gite provides a perfect base for exploring the glorious Loire region. The gite "Le Grenier" (the old grainstore) is adjacent to the main farmhouse and comfortably sleeps 2 to 5 persons making it ideal for families, couples or small groups looking for a relaxing holiday. Additional beds can also be provided to accommodate a total of 7 persons.
This spacious gite is renovated to an extremely high standard whilst retaining period features, and is equipped with a fully-fitted kitchen, washing machine, as well as TV/DVD in the lounge and both bedrooms. WiFi internet access also available. The property is set in a walled garden with areas at the front and back for exclusive use by guests, including a children's play area. The British owners live on-site and speak fluent English, German, French and Spanish.
Entrance to property
Gite
Dining area
To see more photos please visit http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/55981
The Loire Valley / Maine-et-Loire region
All the world-famous chateaux of the Loire and Anjou are within easy reach and the historic towns of Saumur and Angers are only 20 mins and 45 mins drive respectively.
Other activities include local walking and cycle tours, trips to amusement parks, swimming at one of the nearby "Plan d'Eau" (swimming lakes) or day trips to towns and beaches on the Atlantic coast. Refer to our region page on gite-in-loire.co.uk for more ideas.
The area is renowned for its fine Anjou and Saumur wines. Wine tastings are a must for all visitors!
The sunny climate in the Western Loire is comparable to that of Poitou-Charentes with some of the highest average number of sunshine hours recorded annually.
Saumur area
Montreuil Bellay: Ville Fleurie with an imposing medieval chateau Doue la Fontaine: Doue has an unusual zoo set on two levels. One of the area's top tourist attractions. Doue is also famous for its rose gardens and troglodyte sites. Saumur: Chateau town and home of the Cadre Noir. Renowned for its wines (Saumur Brut, Champigny). Angers: regional capital with famous chateau Puy de Fou: Medieval theme park Lots of wine tasting .... :-)
How to get there
We are located in a quiet hamlet on the D194 approximately 7 mins. drive south of Doue-la-Fontaine Montreuil Bellay 8km, Saumur 20km
St Macaire du Bois (Les Bouchettes) is easily accessible by car from all the channel ports and via the airports of Angers, Nantes, Tours, Poitiers and Paris. Flybe, Easyjet and Ryanair operate a number of all-year and summer-season routes.
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Angers: 40 km
Railway:
Montreuil Bellay: 10 km
Ferry:
St Malo: 240 km
Activities near Saumur
Sports: Horse Riding Golf within 30 mins drive Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Cycling holidays
Facilities
Luxuries:
Log fire, Internet access, DVD player
General:
Central heating, TV, Video player, CD player, Telephone, Table tennis, Safe, Satellite TV, Wi-fi available
Bedrooms (2), En suite (1), Shower rooms (2), WCs (2)
Furniture:
Single beds (5), Double beds (1), Cots (1), Dining seating for 7, Lounge seating for 7, Sleeps maximum of 7
Other:
Linen and towels provided. Highchair available.
Outdoors:
Private garden, BBQ, Bicycles available, Swing set
Access:
Secure parking
Further details indoors: Ground floor: twin bedroom; separate bathroom with shower/WC; large kitechen and dining area First floor: large master family bedroom with double and single bed and en-suite shower/WC; Lounge: room to sleep 2 additional persons (folding beds)
Further details outdoors: Ample parking including covered barn area spacious front and back gardens boule court children's play area and sand pit, swings outdoor games paddling pool for children (set up on request)
Further details
Rental price includes: - rental of the gite from Saturday 4pm to following Saturday 10.30 am (other arrival/departure days on request) - electricty, heating and water costs (except during low season when electricity is metered) - bed linen and towels (beds will be made up for your arrival) - baby cots and high chairs (please request when booking) - free welcome pack - free use of facilities All rental terms and conditions on our website.
Conditions
Cleaning is not included. Guests are expected to leave the gites in a clean and tidy state upon departure
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: Euros €
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25 May 08
7 Jun 08
475£428
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7 Jun 08
5 Jul 08
575£518
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5 Jul 08
30 Aug 08
700£631
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30 Aug 08
20 Sep 08
575£518
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20 Sep 08
4 Oct 08
475£428
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4 Oct 08
28 Mar 09
360£324
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28 Mar 09
6 Jun 09
475£428
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6 Jun 09
4 Jul 09
575£518
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4 Jul 09
29 Aug 09
700£631
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29 Aug 09
19 Sep 09
575£518
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19 Sep 09
3 Oct 09
475£428
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3 Oct 09
20 Mar 10
360£324
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20 Mar 10
5 Jun 10
425£383
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5 Jun 10
3 Jul 10
575£518
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3 Jul 10
28 Aug 10
700£631
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28 Aug 10
18 Sep 10
575£518
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18 Sep 10
2 Oct 10
425£383
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19 Mar 11
360£324
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
All prices quoted in Euros. Payment also possible in Pounds Sterling or Swiss Francs. Rates subject to exchange rate at time of booking
The gite can also be rented with one bedroom (sleeping 3) at reduced rates except during peak season.
Guestbook for Le Grenier
August 2008 Having travelled over from Champagne, it was wonderful to arrive at Le Grenier and a warm welcome from Debbie and Dennis. We quickly realised that the information available on the website does not really do Le Grenier justice. A really enjoyable five days, exploring chateaux, vinyards and the area surrounding the gite, always with the knowledge that a warm welcome back was guaranteed from the donkeys (as long as stale bread was provided). Paul, Catherine & Reuben Warwickshire, England.
July 2008 Being the first Dutch tenants we spent a week at Le Grenier and certainly without any regrets. A place to recommend friends and family and everybody else interested! For a quiet and relaxing holiday, but also if you want to go out and explore the region. With or without kids. A place to remember! Suzann and Pierre, Bert and Ans
July 2008 My wife and I were after a quite spot in France to get away from it all and chill out. The added bonus for me was that it was only a short drive away from the Tour de France time trial stage at Cholet! The gite certainly hit the spot on both accounts and was also an ideal base for visiting the may lovely towns, villages, abbeys and chateaux which are abundant in this part of the Loire Valley. The gite was probably the nicest rented accommodation we have ever stayed in, clean, roomy, newly developed, well equipped and in its own private grounds. We would certainly recommend this property to everyone and would only be too happy to stay there again. Jeff J North Yorkshire
May 2008 Nous sommes le premiers Fran�ais (Bretons!) � habiter "au Grenier". Quel Bonheur! Nous avons d�couvert un cadre magnifique o� il fait bon vivre un gite d�cor� avec go�t et un accueil fantastique. Nous esp�rons y revenir un jour. Merci � Mme et Mr Bowes. "Kenaro" le Groupe de Bretagne
May 2008 We had a superb relaxing stay - pity we couldn't stay longer. This is a clean, well maintained, very well set up gite; all mod cons. Very romantic and roomy. Debbie & Dennis and family are excellent friendly hosts with just the right amount of interaction. Barb & Barry NZ
April 2008 What a wonderful home away from home. The pictures on the website that we saw did not do the place justice. The gite was brand new, and had been decorated to a standard that was far better than anything else we have seen, it was good enough that I would have been happy to call it home. Everything was spotlessly clean and without fault. I highly recommend this gite, although a car is essential. If I gush about this location, I do so unreservedly, it deserves it. Brett and Noreen, Perth, Australia
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Name:
Dennis Bowes
Tel:
+33 241 509761
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