Tastefully furnished 4 star gîte in historical village of Fontevraud l'Abbaye

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8140 sq m

Popular amenities

Pool

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Explore the area

Fontevraud-L'abbaye, Pays De La Loire

Royal Abbey of Fontevaud7 min walk
Chateau de Montsoreau5 min drive
Chateau de Saumur15 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

La Fontevriste

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

La Saumuroise

1 Queen Bed

Living Room

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Sleeps 6 (can accommodate 2 extra people on cosy sofa in lounge)
Our gîte is the perfect setting in which to relax and share in the joy of life . We are, Sylvie and Mark and we welcome you to an extremely cosy residence to give you a maximum amount of comfort with many on-site facilities. The gîte is ideally located to tour the region, only 10 miles away from Saumur. The visit of the royal abbey is a must where you can discover the effigies of some of the Plantagenêt kings and queens. A contemporary art museum with a 5 million Euro art collection opened its doors in July 2021. A fabulous addition to the abbey visit
Although you are in the heart of the village, you will feel totally secluded as our garden is 2000m2. You will be sitting by the pond, listening to the frogs in the spring and summer or indulging in swimming in our heated sunken Sydney Sunbay 7 x 5m swimming pool. The pool is only shared with us the owners respectully of your privacy.

On colder days, you can snuggle in front of the fireplace! We are fluent in English, French and German. Sylvie runs a language school teaching French to local residents and Francophiles from all over the world. Landscaped garden with enclosed privacy garden

Changeover day in July and August : Changeover is usually Saturday. Arrival time from 4pm and departure time no later than 10.30am. For other seasons, flexible

Touristic sites privileged discovery: Sylvie has provided you with a lot of brochures in the gîte describing all the nearby places of interest and extra ones further afield.

Sylvie can organise cookery courses with the local gastronomic restaurant and wine-tasting sessions with local partners. She can also take you to the local craftsmen who love disclosing the secrets of their savoir-faire.

Catering service, à la Carte French tuition, cooking classes:

The gastronomic restaurant opposite the gite offers a catering service. I run cookery workshops for our gite guests with the restaurant chef. You can combine an idle stay with an unforgettable activity!

You can also make the most of your stay to join a few French classes. It would be so much more interesting for you if you could communicate better with the people around you.

This is a unique opportunity of combining the learning of French with an exciting area of interest : gastronomy, wine, cultural heritage.

Treat yourself to an hour of French a day . Contact Sylvie for availability and prices

Property manager

Sylvie Reeves

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

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Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Chestnuts Cottage, your stone XIXth century house

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 10:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

En juillet et août location à la semaine uniquement

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

Parties and events are allowed on site

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Fontevraud-l'Abbaye

Located in Fontevraud-l'Abbaye, this cottage is in a rural area and near theme parks. Domaine de Roiffe Golf Course and Domaine Filliatreau are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Aqua Mundo Water Park and Maison de la Riviere. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Fontevraud-L'abbaye, Pays De La Loire

What's nearby

Royal Abbey of Fontevaud - 7 min walk
Domaine de Roiffe Golf Course - 3 min drive
Chateau de Montsoreau - 5 min drive
Musée des Blindés - 14 min drive
Chateau de Saumur - 15 min drive

Getting around

La Chapelle-sur-Loire Station - 19 min drive

Restaurants

Auberge de la Route d'Or - 7 min drive
Le Garage - 1 min walk
Le Montsorelli - 7 min drive
Le Comptoir des Vins - 1 min walk
L'Alcôve - 4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Tastefully furnished 4 star gîte in historical village of Fontevraud l'Abbaye have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Tastefully furnished 4 star gîte in historical village of Fontevraud l'Abbaye pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Tastefully furnished 4 star gîte in historical village of Fontevraud l'Abbaye?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tastefully furnished 4 star gîte in historical village of Fontevraud l'Abbaye?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Tastefully furnished 4 star gîte in historical village of Fontevraud l'Abbaye located?

This family-friendly Fontevraud-l'Abbaye cottage is located in a rural location, within a 10-minute walk of Loire-Anjou-Touraine Regional Natural Park and Royal Abbey of Fontevaud. Domaine de Roiffe Golf Course and Chateau de Montsoreau are also within 3 miles (5 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Joanne H.

26 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely, but slightly marred.

The gite was lovely and in a beautiful village with a number of restaurants within easy walking distance. Sylvie was very welcoming and always friendly. Unfortunately our visit was let down by three things. Firstly whilst on our arrival the pool side furniture was out and we were told we were welcome to use it, by the Monday, the loungers had been put away and the table and chairs covered. It would have been nice if they were put out each day. I suppose we could have asked, but felt uncomfortable to do so. We still used the pool which was very nice. The second thing was the husband, who was snappy with my daughter and myself on two separate occasions. May be he was just having an off week, but it made us feel uncomfortable. The third thing was an message we received on returning home. Unfortunately due to our original EasyJet flight being cancelled, we had to leave a day early and at 5.00 am in the morning. But we believe we left the property in good order. When I got home I had a message asking ‘where was the cooker knob we broke off the oven’. We had not broken anything as far as we were aware and if we had we would have definitely reported it and would not have disposed of the knob as Sylvie suggested. As I say these things marred what could have been a really good week.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Colin R.

21 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Highly recommended.

Wonderful property, great location. The village is beautiful and lots to do nearby. Sylvie and Mark were great hosts, on hand for some fantastic local recommendations, but never intrusive. My family and I had a fantastic time and we would all highly recommend.

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sean C., Nottingham

29 Jun 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet relaxation in a beautiful gite.

Lovely property- the photos do not do it justice! Fantastic garden with a lively frog filled pond and a lovely cooling pool. Warm and friendly welcome and a great location to discover this part of France

Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Esther Martin M.

25 Sept 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic break

Beautiful surroundings and a lovely property with lots to do nearby. Sylvie was super helpful and helped us make the best use of our short stay. Wish we could have stayed longer!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

24 Sept 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect holiday gite

Although in the centre of the village this excellent gite has an amazing garden which gives an impression of being in the middle of the countryside. Its very convenient for sightseeing the small supermarket and patisserie only a walk away perfect for breakfast croissants. Our hosts Mark and Sylvie were very accommodating and helpful

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2019

About the host

Hosted by Sylvie Reeves

My name's Sylvie, I'm a French native who lived with my English husband Mark in England for 6 years before we bought this property in Fontevraud in 1992 , part of which was renovated as the gîte in 2007. We have two grown-up children : Annabelle and Samuel who live and work in Angers.

"After working for 18 years, as Head of the Language Center at the Saumur Chamber of Commerce and Industry, I wanted to become self-employed in the privileged setting of our exceptional village and developed a language and gîte business"

"With the renovation works carried out on the outbuildings in 2007, Mark and I wanted you to enjoy all the traditional architectural style of the region : wooden beams,, tufa stone thick walls ( keeping you cool in summer), a slate roof, whilst being able to enjoy all the modern amenities, including a wood pellet stove for extra cosiness, coming on top of the central heating. "

Of course we can only welcome one family at a time, so you have the privileged use of the property and the pool.

Why they chose this property

Fontevraud L'Abbaye is an exceptional historical village in the heart of the western part of the Loire Valley and the quality of life here is spectacular
A wealth of services are available in the village just 200m from the gite : restaurants, grocery, bakery, chemist, ATM....

What makes this property unique

Enjoying the peacefulness of our landscaped garden listening to the humming of the birds , swimming in our heated pool enjoying the sun all day, watching the frogs and the waterlilies in our ponds, whilst having access to restaurants and services in the village, 200m down the road ,to an amazing history with lots of touristic sites within 10 miles, being able to indulge in the French Art de Vivre with tons of independent wine growers, the famous sparkling wine merchants in and around Saumur, and also being able to take part in local events throughout the year.