Gîte Saumur The romantic and calm dovecote

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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 380 sq m

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Washer
Parking available
Fireplace
Barbecue grill
Breakfast available
Kitchen

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Épieds, Pays de la Loire

Château de Brézé
‪8 min drive‬
Royal Abbey of Fontevaud
‪9 min drive‬
Château de Saumur
‪19 min drive‬
Saumur (XSU)
‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

You will stay in a real 17th century dovecote, 75 m², renovated to date.
Cécile and Yannick will welcome you in a calm and peaceful environment in the heart of the Saumur vineyards between Brézé and Fontevraud-l'Abbaye.
Many visits, activities and hikes are possible in the surroundings. (Castles, Center Parcs, troglodyte sites, winegrowers, markets, etc.)
a private garden of 400 m² (swing, garden furniture, barbecue)
Parking on the property

Property manager

Cécile JAFFRY

Languages

English, French

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Breakfast available

Parking available

Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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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

This property accepts cash

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

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

Property Registration Number 87958215300018

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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 required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Épieds

Located in Épieds, this holiday home is in a rural area. Château de Montsoreau-Museum of Contemporary Art and Musée des Blindés are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Domaine du Bois Mignon and Château d'Éternes Winery. Travelling with kids? Consider Aqua Mundo Water Park and Loudun Karting. Kayaking and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and mountain biking nearby.

Épieds, Pays de la Loire

What's nearby

Château de Brézé - 8 min drive - 5.0 km
Royal Abbey of Fontevaud - 9 min drive - 8.4 km
Aqua Mundo Water Park - 11 min drive - 8.9 km
Musée des Blindés - 16 min drive - 14.0 km
Château de Saumur - 19 min drive - 16.0 km

Getting around

Montreuil-Bellay Station - 15 min drive

Restaurants

‪Le Garage - ‬9 min drive
‪Quick - ‬16 min drive
‪La Dentellière - ‬13 min drive
‪Il Giardino - ‬16 min drive
‪La Licorne - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Gîte Saumur The romantic and calm dovecote pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Gîte Saumur The romantic and calm dovecote?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gîte Saumur The romantic and calm dovecote?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gîte Saumur The romantic and calm dovecote located?

This family-friendly Épieds holiday home is located in a rural location, within 2 mi (3 km) of Domaine du Bois Mignon and Loire-Anjou-Touraine Regional Natural Park. Château de Brézé is 3.1 mi (5 km) away.

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10/10

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10/10

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10/10

Location

10/10

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10/10 Excellent

Rosalind S.

16 June 2024

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Perfect relaxing break

We loved the dovecote the attention to detail was spot on, we had everything we needed and more. Yannick and Cecile were lovely hosts. Lots to do in the area in such beautiful surroundings. We will return to such a perfect place.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Larry P.

18 May 2024

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Dovecote with a Wood Stove

We were very pleased. It was perfect for a couple. We arrived on a cold afternoon and the wood stove quickly warmed us up. The bathroom and kitchen had everything we needed and the bed was comfortable. A great deal of thought and work went into converting this structure, resulting in a gem. The hosts were very friendly and helpful. We hated to have to leave.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lee S., Chicago, IL

22 Feb 2024

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Beautiful and quiet

Amazing. Simply amazing and unique. You could not ask for a better holiday escape than this 3 story rework of a traditional dove cote in the Loire valley. Kitchen is stocked with everything you need as well great appliances. Abundant hot water and a well stocked wood supply for firing up the wood burning fireplace for winter warmth and relaxation. 5***** stars

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Camille H.

8 Oct 2023

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Fantastic experience

What a fabulous restoration of 'the Pigeonnier', amazing, impeccable, and with a modern twist, delightful and magic. Everything is there, impeccable and clean, kitchen equipment perfect and plenty of it, bedding, towels, etc A private garden as well, and of course private and secure parking. extremely quiet too. We would definitely recommend it. The hosts are very welcoming and helpful, with great recommendations for outings, please go and enjoy. Camille and Brian

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Graham E.

18 Sept 2023

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Le Pigeonnier

It is a beautiful Gite in a great location. The owners are lovely, always ready to help, but not intrusive.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

bruno k.

14 Aug 2023

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Magnifique gîte dans un écrin de verdure

Très belle rénovation pour ce pigeonnier , au calme , dans une très belle région.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gisela L., 78737 Herrischried

21 May 2023

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Erholsame Tage

Wunderschöner Aufenthalt in einem aussergewöhnlichen Objekt .Super ruhig gelegen . Cecile und Jannik sind ganz wunderbare Menschen , die sich liebevoll um uns gekümmert haben . Eine Bereicherung , ihnen begegnet zu sein . Wir hoffen auf ein Wiedersehen . In der Gegend gibt es unendlich viel zu entdecken .

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sylvie M.

1 May 2023

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Agréable séjour

Accueil chaleureux et très sympathique des propriétaires Le gîte est très joliment aménagé et se trouve au calme. Jolie région

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hervé R.

19 Mar 2023

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Belle prestation de haute qualité

Nous avons passé un beau séjour dans le gîte du Pigeonnier chez Cécile et Yannick. L'accueil est très amical, simple et chaleureux. Nos hôtes nous ont apporté des informations sur la région, le pays et de bonnes adresses que nous avons appréciées. La région est pleine de ressources pour des visites, des balades et la gastronomie. Des balades directement à partir du gîte sont possibles. Le gîte est de haute qualité, moderne dans un bâtiment original et remarquable pour l'espace privatif et le calme. Un lieu à retenir, pour y revenir.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

jerome c., AZAY-LE-RIDEAU

7 Jan 2023

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Hébergement insolite, charmant avec tout le confort

Très bon accueil. Cécile et son mari sont prévenants et vous donnent de bons conseils sur la région pour les visites. La cheminée est très agréable et l'emplacement parfait pour visiter la région de Saumur. un Grand merci

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

John W.

27 Oct 2022

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Excellent stay

A beautifully presented property with excellent and very helpful hosts. A really relaxing week in a good location with access to numerous Loire chateaux and of course, good wine.

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bernd M.

20 Sept 2022

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Chateaux und Weine

Wir haben das vorgefunden,was wir erhofft haben und waren rundherum zufrieden. Der Kontakt mit der Vermieterseite war stets möglich, auch wenn wir unwahrscheinlich wenig nachfragen mussten. Wir haben noch nicht alle Sehenswürdigkeiten besuchen und nicht alle Weine probieren können. Also werden wir versuchen, dies weiterzuführen.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Beate S.

30 Aug 2022

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Kleines Paradies

Was für eine Ruhe im und am Taubenhaus. Wunderschön ausgebautes ehemaliges Taubenhaus mit großem weitläufigem Garten. Die Besitzer sind sehr hilfsbereit und freundlich. Wer die Ruhe braucht, nur zu empfehlen.

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

didier g.

13 Aug 2022

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Un vrai petit paradis

Calme et tranquilité au rendez vous. Le gîte est juste magnifique, spacieux et très bien équipé. L'espace jardin est agréable et aux pieds des vignes. Détente assurée et des propriétaires sympathiques, souriants et d'une organisation parfaite, il ne manquait rien pour ce sublime séjour que nous n'oublierons pas. Olivier et Didier

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lynn H.

12 Aug 2022

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Delightful stay

We enjoyed a lovely relaxing week at Le Pigeonnier. Everything you could need for a comfortable stay is provided. Our hosts were a most delightful family (cat and dog included).

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pascal P.

22 July 2022

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Excellent séjour

Notre séjour au pigeonnier nous a permis de nous relaxer et de nous détendre dans un lieu calme, agréable et atypique. Céline et Yannick, nous ont accueillis avec gentillesse et convivialité. Ils ont su nous indiquer les lieux à visiter, à découvrir ainsi que l’adresse d’un excellent restaurant : l’Essentiel. Nous avons passé un excellent séjour et nous ne manquerons pas d’en faire la publicité auprès de nos proches.

Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

alain w., Koksijde

3 June 2022

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Heerlijk

Wie op zoek is naar een accommodatie op een heerlijk rustige omgeving is hier aan het juiste adres. Een heerlijk rustige ligging, een prachtige gîte, op fietsafstand of met de wagen kort bij een hele lijst bezienswaardigheden aan de Loire en een vriendelijke gastvrouw/heer. Alle beschrijvingen kloppen helemaal met wat je krijgt. Kortom … een zeer gesmaakte week Loire gehad.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steven T.

31 May 2022

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The Perfect French Break

We have stayed in cottages all over Europe and this was one of the best. Although the dovecote is in the grounds of the hosts property, it feels very secluded, private and very quiet. Our hosts were delightful! A really charming and genuine couple who go out of their way to make your stay is memorable. They even bought charcoal for us for the BBQ. They speak English brilliantly which was a relief as we dont speak French. The dovecote has recently been converted to accomodation and looks stunning. Its a bonus having a washing machine as most places dont. You have your own private garden which borders a vineyard. Its perfectly French! You walk round the garden at night and just hear the birds. You are surrounded by countryside & vineyards but only 15 minutes away from Saumer which is quite big and has all your supermarkets & places to eat. There are lots of tourist places to visit on your doorstep and we appreciated the recomendations by our hosts that we couldnt find on the internet. Our stay was brilliant and it was a pleasure to have met our hosts. We even have plans to drive down again next year just to stay there again. Thank you for a wonderful break.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bert C., Lembeke, Belgium

18 Oct 2021

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De ideale plaats om "weg" te zijn

Bij aankomst werden we hartelijk onthaald door Cecile en Yannick. Aangezien we vrij moe waren, lieten ze ons rustig hun duiventoren ontdekken. Wij waren meteen verkocht - de manier waarop ze van deze ruïne een mooi ingericht juweeltje gemaakt hebben, is indrukwekkend. Ook de netheid viel ons meteen op. Alles was tot in de puntjes proper gemaakt (wat niet simpel is met al die nissen). Eens uitgepakt wilden we nog even genieten van het terras. Ook hier waren we onder de indruk: Onze oren deden pijn van de stilte, onze ogen werden verblind door de sterrenhemel... en wij die dachten dat we op het Vlaamse platteland al rustig wonen – niet dus. Na een deugddoende nacht konden we de streek gaan verkennen: wijngaarden, ontelbare kastelen, prachtige fietsroutes, … voor elk wat wils. Le pigeonnier is voor ons een adres dat hoog op onze vakantielijst komt te staan. O ja, ik mag zeker niet vergeten te vermelden dat Cecile en Yannick steeds beschikbaar zijn om advies te geven over uitstappen, restaurants, bezoeken aan wijnkelders, … noem maar op. Maar ze zijn er ook om gewoon een babbeltje te slaan over koetjes en kalfjes, evenwel altijd zonder zich ook maar een moment op te dringen. Bedankt Cecile en Yannick (en familie) – wij zijn fans geworden !!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Elodie A.

22 Sept 2021

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Parfait

Nous avons passé un excellent séjour chez Cécile et Yannick qui nous ont très bien accueilli et nous ont donné de très bons conseils sur les visites à proximité, restaurant et caves. Le pigeonnier est magnifique, très bien équipé et son emplacement permet de visiter facilement la région. On recommande sans hésiter.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Francine B.

20 June 2021

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très bien

belle propriété ,bien située pour de nombreuses visites dans la région. Gîte très agréable ,calme,superbement équipé , accueil des propriétaires très chaleureux.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christine M.

7 May 2021

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détente et repos

Séjour très agréable dans une jolie demeure bien rénovée, bien équipée dans une superbe région Logis atypique très bien conçu et joliment arrangé Des hôtes attentifs et attentionnés avec nous de bon conseil malgré les limites dans les sorties du fait du confinement Merci pour le petit cadeau de bienvenue (pot de miel maison) Christine et Alain Maze

Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

ROZENN L.

27 Mar 2021

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Petit coin de paradis calme et reposant

Le gîte du pigeonnier est merveilleusement aménagé par Yannick et Cécile, qui y ont apporté le plus grand soin et beaucoup de goût. Il y a tout ce dont on a besoin, et si ce n'est pas le cas, les hôtes sont très à l'écoute et disponibles. Le feu était fait dans le poêle à bois à notre arrivé et nous avions même un petit pot de miel fait maison. Gîte très agréable, cosy, pratique et confortable où nous reviendrions sans hésitation. Merci Yannick et Cécile !

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bernd S.

7 Sept 2020

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Wonderfully restored apartment in vineyards

Cecile and Yannick do not overpromise when they state on their website that they look forward to welcoming their guests to a wonderfully calm and peaceful environment. Indeed, we received a very warm welcome with home-made honey, grapes and tomatoes from the garden. The Pigeoneer cottage is a real experience: while you still feel like in on old pigeon loft, it is all brand new; the kitchen is well equipped, the bed is very comfortable, and the cottage is overall very tastefully furnished with lots of attention paid to details. It is also spotlessly tidy, even the pigeon holes, which are by definition destined to attract dust, are clean. The stairs to the bedroom gallery perfectly blend into the apartment but require you to be reasonably surefooted. The terrace overlooking the vineyards invites for breakfast, lunch or dinner (restaurants and supermarkets are withing 10-15 minutes driving distance). Moreover, deck-chairs allow you to experience the ‘sounds of silence’ of the place. During a wonderful and relaxing week, we visited many sights and towns nearby (Breze, Chinon, Saumur, Angers), but also truly enjoyed the quality of the cottage and its peaceful surroundings. A big thank you to Cecile and Yannick to make this possible.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020

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Hosted by Cécile JAFFRY

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English, French

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