No pets allowed Suitable for children No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
The former servant housing has been lovingly restored to a standard somewhat more luxurious than that of it's earlier inhabitants would have been used to. The accommodation resides within the walled garden of the Chateau and makes a pleasant and secure environment for children to play. The chateau is located on the periphery of the village and forest, nestling amongst vineyards, apple orchards and sunflower fields giving access to wonderful scenic walks around this typically French Provincial village.
The Lodge and Cottage are conveniently located within the grounds but are self enclosed for privacy. From here you will be able to walk to the supermarket, boulangerie (lovely hot fresh bread daily plus local delicious pastries) and other usual conveniences. You are welcome to make use of our private picnic area located 1 km away in an undisturbed forest area. Parking is within the grounds. There is a separate play and camping area with badminton and racket ball and there are skittles and a paddling pool for smaller children. The Lodge sleeps up to 14, cots and high chairs are available.
Exterior view
Exterior view
Living area
Living area
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The Loire Valley / Maine-et-Loire region
The region has become one of the most popular in France because of the many Chateau and vineyards. There are superb restaurants all within easy driving distances. The region is between 80 and 150 kms inland ensuring warm dry weather in the summer.
You will love the warm, sunny climate, which at this point becomes much more continental. The apple orchards come alive in the spring, which normally arrives a good month earlier than in the UK. The summer is generally warm and dry and ablaze with sunflower fields.
Saumur / Vernoil area
The area has many local attractions and is an ideal family location. Only 15 minutes drive from the Chateau is the historic town of Saumur famous for it's fairy tale Chateau, Cadre Noire and The National Riding Academy. The town is built primarily of the local tuffeau stone which gleams bright white in the strong summer sun. The Chateau of Saumur boasts panoramic views along the Loire valley.
The town is an interesting mixture of modern shops, paved walkways, markets and an old town where the streets are surprisingly steep upto the Chateau that sits above the town. It is renown for its sparkling white wines and is the largest producer of mushrooms in France, which are grown in the limestone caves which surround the town. It is also the home of the elite French Cavalry Regiment the Cadre Noire and the L'ecole Nationale the national school of equitation.
The region has become one of the most popular in France. The area also has some superb restaurants all within easy driving distance. There are many activities to suit all tastes, horse riding, cycling, swimming, walking and watersports. The immediate area offers lovely villages, market towns and superb countryside suitable for families with children of all ages. Futuroscope is only an hour and a half away with many theme parks, zoos and natural attractions all within one hours drive.
How to get there
You will find this property located midway between Angers and Tours, 5 miles from the A85 motorway exit at Saumur. Approximately 7 hours easy drive from Calais and 3.5 hours from Caen. Or fly directly to Angers in only one hour.
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Tours Airport: 15 km
Activities near Saumur
Sports: Watersports Horse Riding
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Cycling holidays
Bedrooms (6), Bathrooms (1), En suite (1), Shower rooms (1)
Furniture:
Single beds (5), Double beds (4), Sleeps maximum of 14
Other:
Please check with the advertiser regarding linen and towels.
Outdoors:
Private garden, Shared outdoor pool (heated)
Further details indoors: THE KITCHEN, SALON AND DINING ROOM The lodge has been tastefully furnished with local antiques and completed with modern conveniences. We have taken care to conserve the many natural features within the Lodge, particularly the exposed masonry and oak beams. The interior has a rustic country theme which we think is in keeping with it's character. The Lodge will particularly suit families holidaying together, whilst being large enough to retain individual privacy. The entrance to the lodge is via the kitchen, formerly used to provide the residents with their all important daily bread. We have retained the original oak beams and an antique free standing pine dresser and cupboards to give the feeling of a traditional French country kitchen. A dishwasher and washing machine have been provided as well as all the other usual facilities. The salon which has TV and dvd facilities opens directly onto the garden via french windows. The arched entrance through which the carriages would enter the building now holds many large beauifully crafted stained glass windows. The room is arranged so that all the residents have space to eat together if desired and also there are large sofas to relax after a hard days sight seeing.
BEDROOMS 1 TO 6 There are 6 comfortable bedrooms, 2 king size, 2 double, 1 with 3 single beds plus cot and 1 with bunk beds suitable for children. Each room has its own clothes hanging facility or chest of drawers. Bedrooms 1 and 2 are on the first floor, bedrooms 3 to 6 are on the second floor. The rooms are luxuriously furnished with many antiques some of which may be purchased if you so desire, all are large with high ceilings giving a light spacious feel to the Lodge. Bedroom 6 has an en-suite bathroom.
BATHROOM, SHOWER ROOM AND SEPARATE TOILET On the second floor there is a large family bathroom with a large corner bath ideal to relax in at the end of the day. On the first floor is a shower room which has been built on the spot where once the bread oven resided. There is also a separate toilet.
Further details outdoors: THE POOL As a luxury facility offered to gite guests we have a beautiful 12 meter by 6 meter heated pool plus a 4 meter sunbathing patio around the perimeter to the rear of the Chateau, surrounded by a garden to ensure shelter and privacy with table tennis facility, heated to a comfortable 26 degrees throughout the summer. A solar shower is located on the patio for use before and after bathing. Access to the shallow end is via Roman steps. The pool has an all round one meter deep shelf making the entire pool safe for all the family. The pool also has a security perimeter fence with a large lockable gate, keys ensure security and safety of all guests. The pool is open all day from 10.30am to 7pm (adult swimming 6-7pm), this allows for essential cleaning and maintenance to be carried out to retain the pool to a high standard.
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SPECIAL SUMMER OFFER!!!!!!15% OFF ADVERTISED PRICE FOR REMAINING WEEKS JULY AND AUGUST +Free towel hire
THE COACHMANS LODGE CAN BE RENTED AS A 2-6 BEDROOM PROPERTY.
*out of season by arrangement in chateau des barres, gardener's cottage, blacksmith's cottage and the stable. Heating charge may be applicable.
* 25% deposit on booking.
* balance and damage deposit are due 8 weeks prior to holiday as one single payment.
* payment may be in £ sterling, international bankers draft or bank transfer.
* breakage/damage deposit £250 for coachman's lodge and the coachman's cottage
* please note linen and towels are charged for at a rate of £20 per double/kingsize bed. £10 per single bed (this includes sheet, pillow cases and duvet cover) or cot sheet and blankets. Decorative quilts and quilted pillow cases are used in the chateau for presentation purposes. Quilts, blankets, pillow cases, duvet covers and mattresses are for presentation purposes in all the other gites. These are not to be used solely without hired or clients own sheets and covers. £10 per towel (bath, hand and pool towels are available). Please note on the booking form if required. These will be payable with the balance 8 weeks prior to holiday commencement.
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