Maine-et-Loire Vacation RentalLuxury 2 bed stone cottage, secluded location, short walk to shops

Great location!: A luxury escape set on the outskirts of a village within walking distance of shops and restaurants. Perfect for a romantic getaway or to hang out with family and friends. Ideally situated for château and wine tours with lakes, rivers and landscapes to explore. The area has been zoned as a UNESCO Royal Heritage site and there's plenty to see and do for all ages. There are countless leisure activities including walking, horse riding, golf, water sports, cycling, visits to historic buildings and shopping and its only a couple of hours away from the beach.

The area: Saumur, 20 minutes away is a famous château town with spectacular river views, boutiques, restaurants, theatre, bars and historic buildings, as well as a superb market on Saturdays. It is the home of the national French riding school and the French cavalry who put on spectacular dressage shows throughout the year. The region is steeped in history and provides many attractions with its museums, abbeys, medieval churches, cathedrals and troglodyte caves - all close by. This was the area of the Plantagenets - Henry II, Eleanor of Aquitaine and Richard the Lionheart are all buried nearby at Fontevraud Abbey. Joan of Arc and Rabelais have links to the château town of Chinon 30kms to the West. You are ideally placed to visit all the vineyards of the region which produces light reds, white and rosé wines and most famously the Saumur sparkling wines which rival some of the best champagnes and for a fraction of the price. Weekly market in the village

Guest book: ‘Great stay in a fantastic gìte with lots of character’ ‘A week is not enough should have stayed for a fortnight’ ‘Enjoyed our stay in your gìte, its really lovely – so tasteful and comfortable’ ‘Everything we needed was here in your very well appointed gìte’ ‘Couldn’t find a more relaxing place’ We thoroughly enjoyed the secluded garden’ ‘A great place to spend a cozy Christmas. All you could want’.

Golf: Championship golf course at Bauge 15kms away. Full list of courses in the area will be supplied at booking or can be accessed online upon request.

Other Activities: Jet skiing, canoeing

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