La Bagatelle
About the home
La Bagatelle, self catering cottage with private pool. Situated in the heart of the Loire Valley, this lovely Gite is just at the edge of the village with 2 bedrooms, fully equipped kitchen/dining room, sitting room and bathroom. Free WIFI, equipped and furnished to the highest standard.
See our website for more detailed information as well as other similar gites and B&B accommodation.
| Size: | Sleeps up to 5, 2 bedrooms |
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| Nearest beach: | La Baule, 150km |
| Will consider: | Corporate lets Hen and stag parties Long lets Short breaks |
| Access: | Car advised Nearest amenities: 1km |
| Family friendly? | Suitable for children of all ages Suitable for people with restricted mobility |
| Notes: | No pets allowed No smoking at this property Self-catering |
Facilities
| Luxuries: | Private outdoor pool (heated), Internet access, DVD player, Staffed Property, Boat available for guest use |
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| General: | Central heating, TV, Wi-fi available |
| Standard: | Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer |
| Utilities: | Clothes dryer, Dishwasher, Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washing machine |
| Rooms: | 2 Bedrooms, 1 shower room |
| Furniture: | Single beds (1), Double beds (2), Cots (1), Dining seating for 6, Lounge seating for 5 |
| Other: | Please check with the advertiser regarding linen and towels Highchair available |
| Outdoors: | Balcony / Terrace, Private outdoor pool (heated), Private garden, BBQ, Private fishing lake / river |
| Access: | Secure parking |
Further details indoors:
French Cookery lessons by a local French lady. (bien sur!)
Horse riding, Fishing and Golf nearby
French language lessons by a local French friend.
Vineyard tours - you can do plenty of sampling safe in the knowledge that your driver is not drinking!
Perfect for children, the Puy de Fou and Futuroscope are nearby.
Plenty of Golf courses near by.
Further details outdoors:
Back garden overlooks Cherry trees. Quiet and secluded yet within easy walking distance of the village.
Further details
Linen is included in our rates, Electricity is charged to you. (usually around 17 euros per week)
End of stay cleaning is included, except kitchen cleaning (if required charged at 80 euros)
400 euros damage deposit required.
Welcome provisions on arrival.
Owners live nearby for any information needed about the area or problems/Doctors/Hospital etc...
Conditions
We require a deposit of half of the rate of your stay. Once paid, this is non-refundable unless we are able to rebook in the case of cancellation. (less 10% admin charges) The remainder is due 6 weeks before arrival.
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The Loire Valley / Maine-et-Loire region


The Loire Valley is known for its temperate climate - which is why all the Kings built their holiday homes here.
A great choice of wines, an ideal climate for growing anything from Asparagus, Strawberries and Melons and a big variety of activities to keep your children happy!
The Chateaux of Chambord, Chenonceau, Azay le Rideau, Villandry and the Vineyards of Chinon, Bourgeuil and Saumur are just waiting to be discovered!
As well as the Cadre Noir in Saumur - a very good Haute Ecole Horse presentation.
The Saumur area
The area is rich in history, culture and being a UNESCO heritage site you will find the Loire Valley a great place for nature lovers.
Our Gites are in an ideal spot for visiting the Loire Valley, close to a large village with supermarket, boulangerie, butcher, pharmacy etc...but sitting quietly in the countryside.
How to get there
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| Nearest Travel Links | |
| Airport: | Tours: 50 km |
| Railway: | Saumur: 15 km |
| Ferry: | Caen: 200 km |
Do not book your Ferry until you have spoken to us! We are able to offer discount Ferry fares from the UK to France on all reservations made with us.
Angers and Tours both have airports are are within 45 mins from our Gites
Ryanair flies to Tours and Angers.
www.carhirewarehouse.com is a good car rental company to use.
Activities near Saumur
Tennis in town
Watersports
Horse Riding
Golf within 30 mins drive
Fishing
Walking holidays
Rural / countryside retreats
Beach or lakeside relaxation
Good nightlife
Cycling holidays
Reviews
![]() 04 Feb 2012 |
We stayed at La Bagatelle for a fortnight during August 2011. The gite is lovely - everything was spotless and worked flawlessly. Pool was great and the kids enjoyed swimming nearly everyday. The location is good for visiting lots of different places, by the end of our stay we felt we'd barely scratched the surface and are visiting the area again this year! The hosts are lovely and you are assured of a warm welcome. |
![]() 25 Jan 2012 |
We have stayed at Gites in France in the past and were so disappointed that we stopped. I decided to try again last year, we were far from disappointed and I am converted back to staying in Gits, but only provided they are the same quality as La Bagatelle. When we arrived we were made extremely welcome and were delighted with the property, it was modern, well decorated and impeccably clean. We wanted for nothing during our stay and had the comfort of knowing the owners were near by if needed. The Gite is in a perfect location whether you want to travel or stay local. I would certainly stay again and definitely recommend it to others. |
Guestbook for La Bagatelle
"Many thanks to Samantha and Lionel for such a warm welcome, and for the perfect gite for our first visit to the Loire Valley. Nothing we visited disappointed, but some of our favourites were :
Chateau de Montsoreau, interesting displays and a super 'quest' for the kids.
Turquant, we got to try glass-blowing, and Bistrogo fed us perfect omelettes
Ackerman - atmospheric wine-making exhibition, and delicious, reasonably priced wine
L'Helice Terrestre - eccentric and more than a little bohemian. Wear trainers and take a torch!
Fontevraud - just loved this, and the kids guide is an adorable free souvenir
Tank Museum at Saumur - a total departure from everything else, and full of history
Gennes Amphitheatre - lovely short walk though the woods and near the Loire river
Looking at our tourist guide now and realising how much more there is do around here - we will be back!
Rob, Emma, Charlotte, Katy 13th Aug - 27 Aug 2011
"Arrived here not knowing the area at all and with 2 small children in tow! Swimming pool a godsend! The area is just stunning and we seemed to do so much :
Candes St Martin - beautiful village, stunning views at the top.
Bike hire in Saumur Nord by the station fabulous
Saumur - Montsoreau
Saumur - Gennes bike tracks very clear and safe with some stunning views by the Loire river and through vineyards.
Troglodyte in Rochemenier great for kids. Lovely café nearby with great crepes!
Azay le Rideau chateau super and lovely town
Nearby supermarket to La Bagatelle and shops wonderful.
Samantha and Lionel ensure a super, relaxing stay at their excellent gite, we'll definitely be returning!"
-6 - 13th Aug 2011 The Robinson family
"We feel we needed to send you a little note to say what a wonderful time all our family had, the Gite was just what was needed, La Bagatelle is delightful and you are wonderful hosts - we hope to be back to see you all in 2012!"
"Thank you so much for making us feel especially welcome and for George's birthday cake surprise! We all loved the Gite and you, the dogs and the horses. Saumur is a super little town, we visited sooo many Chateaux and Vineyards, the Puy de Fou was excellent for the children, the Zoo at Doué the best we have been to, your recommendation to visit Pornic on the coast was just great, Futuroscope at Poitiers was a different experience for the children - I could go on and on about all the places to visit and things to do - we just didn't have enough time in 2 weeks !! Not forgetting fishing in the lake, which George wanted to do every day! We hope to see you again very soon....."
"Having not stayed in a Gite before we were slightly concerned ....all our worries disappeared as soon as you met us as we saw La Bagatelle. A lovely; lovely property, with great hosts. We enjoyed all your recommendations of restaurants and places to visit. Particularly Brissac chateau and the Troglodyte houses! We now recommend to all of our friends!"
Rental prices
| Rental prices originally quoted in: Euros € | Convert to: |
| Prices for group size 5 | ||||||
| Period | From![]() | To![]() | Weekly![]() | Nightly rate | Minimum stay | |
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| 18 Feb 12 | 27 May 12 | € 600 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 27 May 12 | 1 Jul 12 | € 650 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 1 Jul 12 | 2 Sep 12 | € 980 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 2 Sep 12 | 28 Oct 12 | € 650 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 28 Oct 12 | 26 May 13 | € 600 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 26 May 13 | 30 Jun 13 | € 700 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 30 Jun 13 | 1 Sep 13 | € 980 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 1 Sep 13 | 27 Oct 13 | € 700 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 27 Oct 13 | 30 Mar 14 | € 600 | - | - | 1 Week | |
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
We do have other cottages with private pools please ask for further information.
End of stay cleaning is included, except kitchen cleaning (80 euros if required)
Electricity is charged at cost. Including swimming pool heating. (usually about 17 euros per week)
3 or 4 night stays possible - please ask!
Availability
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Languages spoken ![]() The owner is based in France and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2011. This cottage has received 2 reviews from previous guests. ![]() |

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