Loire Valley cottage near Saumur, peaceful but close to village amenities.

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9.8

Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

Washer

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Fireplace

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Vernoil-Le-Fourrier, Pays De La Loire

Ecole Nationale d'Equitation21 min drive
Chateau de Saumur22 min drive
Musée des Blindés22 min drive
Nantes (NTE-Nantes - Atlantique)111 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Shower room 1

Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Les Volets Bleus is a renovated former farm workers' cottage. There is a dining kitchen leading through to a large living room with patio door and window looking out to garden and fields beyond. There is also a downstairs shower room and toilet. Upstairs there are two bedrooms, one double and one twin. There is a spacious modern bathroom with corner bath and separate shower cubicle. We have a large enclosed garden looking out over fields and orchards. There is garden furniture for eating outside or simply relaxing, and there are three adult bikes available for guest use. From here you can explore all that this region has to offer. Lovely market towns, chateaux, rivers, lakes, walks, bike rides and so much more.

Property manager

John King

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Fireplace

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

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

Important information

You need to know

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

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 not indicated whether 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

About the area

Vernoil-le-Fourrier

Located in Vernoil-le-Fourrier, this cottage is in a rural area and near theme parks. Cave de la Dive Bouteille and Cavalry Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Clos des Quarterons - Domaine Amirault and Maison Frederic Mabileau. Take some time off to enjoy the winery tours in the area, or get some fresh air with adventures like cycling and horse riding nearby.

Vernoil-Le-Fourrier, Pays De La Loire

What's nearby

Bouvet Ladubay - 20 min drive
Ecole Nationale d'Equitation - 21 min drive
Chateau de Saumur - 22 min drive
Musée des Blindés - 22 min drive
Chateau d'Usse - 35 min drive

Getting around

Vivy Station - 17 min drive
Angers (ANE-Angers - Loire) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

‪Le Vieux Chaudron - ‬6 min drive
‪Café le Musée - ‬10 min drive
‪Barthelemy S.A. - ‬1 min walk
‪L'Escargot de Mouliherne - ‬13 min drive
‪Café de l'Union - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Loire Valley cottage near Saumur, peaceful but close to village amenities. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Loire Valley cottage near Saumur, peaceful but close to village amenities.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Loire Valley cottage near Saumur, peaceful but close to village amenities.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Loire Valley cottage near Saumur, peaceful but close to village amenities. located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Loire-Anjou-Touraine Regional Natural Park and within 9 miles (15 km) of Clos des Quarterons - Domaine Amirault and Maison Frederic Mabileau. Domaine de la Chopiniere du Roy and Joël Taluau et Thierry Foltzenlogel are also within 9 miles (15 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

christine b.

14 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Vacances reposantes

Généreux Panier de bienvenue , maison propre et agréable, velos au top . Manque pour le petit déjeuner cafetière digne de ce nom et grille pain . dommage télévision uniquement en anglais !! Malgré cela je recommande cette jolie location

Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jan D.

8 Nov 2023

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

Lovely Character Cottage

Les Volets Bleu is well equipped and very comfortable for a relaxing week. We really appreciated the log fire in the evenings especially when it was wet and windy outside. It is ideally located for exploring the region which is very picturesque and there are some lovely walks in the woods at the end of the lane. Amongst the many places we visited, we really enjoyed a visit to the "Chateau de Villandry" with it's amazing gardens and found the "Musee de Champignons" at Saumur very interesting as was "Les Pommes Tappees" at Turquant. Communication with John was excellent.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

val c.

9 Oct 2023

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

Beautiful Gite

Les Volets Blues is a beautiful place to stay. The Gite is very comfortable and clean. It is well equipped and the garden is very peaceful, secluded and perfect for alfresco dining. A very nice hamper was very useful. We made use of the pushbikes for trips into the village. We managed to visit several Chateau’s which were less than an hours drive.

Stayed 17 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

George G.

14 Aug 2023

Liked: Location

Quiet location

House very rustic on the ground floor.Needs tlc. First floor very good. Outside space very drab no colour.Needs some tlc and flowers

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard C.

12 July 2023

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

Very enjoyable holiday.

The Gite was very relaxing,to be in.It was also near to shops.

Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenny C.

31 May 2023

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

Lovely get away

Real feeling of escaping for a while, well positioned to visit many places by car and surprisingly lovely walk though woods at the end of the track. Very helpful host, always replies quickly to questions.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

29 Apr 2023

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

Peaceful getaway from it all

This property is absolutely beautiful! Such a peaceful location. The house is well stocked with good quality items….. I’ve never stayed in such a well equipped kitchen. John, the host, was quick to respond to any queries I had no matter how small!! I can highly recommend this property for a quiet and peaceful get away from it all holiday!

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul H., Wareham, Dorset

24 Sept 2019

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

Fantastic Place

Beautiful Gite well maintained, supplied with everything you need. Lovely quiet area, surrounded by countryside but not to far from many great towns and sites to visit. Really enjoyed british TV when you want to stay in and chill with a glass of wine. Really handy supermarket nearby, with good value wine and beer (and food!). Fantastic host really responsive to emails with any questions we had. Would highly recommend

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

16 June 2019

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

excellent cottage in the heart of the country

The cottage was very well appointed with plenty of crockery, utensils etc There was planenty of cleaning products and a lovely welcome pack to great us When we did get sunshine the garden was ideal to sit in and lots of walks

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

val c.

30 Sept 2018

Pleasant surroundings. Very relaxing.

This was our third stay at this Gite. We find the Gite very clean cosy and relaxing. It is a great base to visit the many markets, you could go to a different one every day. They have great food and wine of course. There are many chateaux to visit, they all have fascinating history. Brilliant 2 week stay.

Stayed 13 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Steve W., Winsford

10 Aug 2018

Beautiful rural farm house to truly experience the French way of life

This was our first visit to France and also using HomeAway. This property is beautiful both inside and out with everything you will need for a perfect get away. The owner John King was so helpful and supportive and answered any questions within a couple of hours. The farm house is right in the rural countryside and so peaceful and quiet. It was a good base for exploring the local Chateaux's and vineyards, you are spoilt for choice. As an example Amboise and Chenoncheau are an hour away (note local road speed limits are lower and slower than UK) and Saumur is only 25 minutes. Vernoil-le-Fourrier and Vernantes have local amenities with a Super U or slightly further afield, there are hypermarkets in Bourgeuil and Saumur. A must do is get local produce from the daily farmers markets in the area and top up from the supermarkets. Due to the properties location and not wanting to fall foul of French drink driving laws, we tended to eat out at lunch while exploring and eat at the farm house for dinner. There was a fully stocked kitchen and a BBQ for cooking and eating Al fresco. When eating out, most restaurants open from 12:30pm until 3pm then close and reopen at 7pm. All day eating is not the French way. There are numerous vineyards where the owners are only to pleased to give you a guided tour and tasting. Recommend Langlois Chateaux and Veuve Amiot in Saumur but you need to book tours and tasting for the best experience. The weather was in the 30+ Deg C for the entire duration of the stay and the hottest its been for 10 years. The farm house down stairs was cool during the day but as the bedrooms were upstairs, were lot warmer but not unbearable with fans provided. The property has a modern bathroom (corner bath, shower, toilet) adjoining the bed rooms up stairs with a further shower room and toilet downstairs. The property has adjacent barns for storage of the outdoor furniture and a covered area for parking the car. We will be definitely returning again in the future.

Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Luc M.

23 July 2018

Magnifiques vacances / beautiful holidays

Calm, very beautiful cottage. Beautiful garden. Ideal to visit the region of the castles. Maison très agréable, très confortable. Située idéalement pour visiter les châteaux et le patrimoine de l'Anjou et de la Touraine. A recommander

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

penny s.

27 June 2018

peaceful and well equipped.

In a lovely countryside position for exploring the Loire valley. Very well equipped and everything you could possibly need (except a toaster). Be aware there is no dishwasher, but that was not a problem for us. Nice big living room and kitchen, as well as a roomy modern bathroom. A safe garden for children. Within cycling distance of a village with a few shops and super U supermarket. If you are there in warm weather the bedrooms do get rather hot. We found the beds a bit firm but they may suit other people. We had a lovely holiday and enjoyed hot weather and marvellous sunsets. Sitting in the peaceful garden in the evenings was delightful. Lots to visit in the area, chateaux, cave dwellings, and vinyards.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Nicolas B., Paris

25 Aug 2017

Top

Très joli cottage au milieu de la campagne, maison très bien équipée et fonctionnelle

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Ben S., Cypresstraat 5 5038KS Netherlands

27 June 2017

A very comfortable, attractively furnished and rural cottage

In june 2017, we stayed for 14 days in this delightful cottage and we had a wonderfull time there; - very complete and tastefully decorated, everything has been thought of - good beds - rural and very quiet location. you cannot believe how peaceful this cottage is situated. - centrally located and within a 45 minutes drive you can visit all the larger cities such as, Chinon, Saumur, Anger or Tours, but there are many other places/sights to visit. - in the village (5 minutes ride) there is a large Super U supermarket which is very convenient By all means a perfect place to relax and rewind!! Ben & Louise (Netherlands)

Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

val c.

15 Oct 2016

Beautifully clean. Tastefully decorated so very relaxing. Everything you need for cooking.

Second stay at this fantastic Gite. Plenty to see and do in the surrounding area. Chateaux, markets are a lot of fun. Great cafes to enjoy a coffee and soak up the French way of life. Scenery with the vineyards is amazing. Everyone was so friendly even though we were not great with the French language. Would highly recommend Les Volets Bleus.

Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2016

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Margaret P.

18 Sept 2016

A haven of peace and quiet.

What can I say! After 45 yrs. of staying in gites and cottages in France and Britain, Les Volets Blue has to be the best yet. We wanted for nothing, the cottage is so well equipped that when we book next time we shall stay for longer. It was also very handy having the "Super U" just outside Vernoil and that was very comprehensive too. The cottage was clean and tidy, but most of all very quiet and relaxing. We enjoyed walking around the area in the evening when it was a little cooler. We went to so many lovely places in the Loire and will have many happy memories. Hope to visit again next year.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2016

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

steve S.

15 Aug 2016

Totally Chilled

The house was situated in a rural and remote position, just as we wanted. Everything in the house was of good quality and we didn't want for anything in terms of kitchen equipment and comfort. There were lots of places to visit within a comfortable drive. Of particular note was the Parc du Rille (about 15 mins. drive) which is a superb picnic site with a live steam railway, all along the lake. Also the market in Chinon and the chateau Chenonceau. All in all an excellent relaxing break and we would certainly recommend this location to other holidaymakers. If we visit this area again, we would love to book this place.

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2016

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

mike e.

29 July 2016

Quiet secluded property, ideal retreat to rural French life

Cottage is located a little off the beaten track but in easy drive of Loire tourist spots. Property was basic, clean and tidy. Bikes useful for trip to the Boulangerie each morning, or the Super U in the village. Plenty or other cycling routes nearby but very hot the week were there so didn't take great advantage of that. BBQ basic but effective for al fresco evening meals, cottage stayed usefully cool when outside temperature was 30C+. Lack of internet may frustrate some, delight others. Bedroom arrangement upstairs means would suit families or good friends... You have to cross the main bedroom to reach bedroom two, and again from bedroom two to the bathroom. If you are looking for a quiet time in rural France this is ideal.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jan W., Kent

2 July 2016

Excellent gite in beautiful rural location

Our second visit to this pretty property. We love the location - it's tranquil and private whilst being perfectly located for all that the area has to offer. The gite is very comfortable and has everything needed for a great holiday. We would not hesitate to recommend the gite and the very helpful owners.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Sally B.

17 June 2016

Les Violets Bleus - A very pretty property in an excellent location with great facilities

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Les Violets Bleus. We have holidayed in France in various regions for the last five years and this property has provided the most tranquil experience and the best facilities we have found to date. It was very clean, comfortable and thoughtfully laid out and the owner very helpful and supportive . We visited the market in nearby Montsoreau and in Richelieu to the south. Chinon, Chenonceau and Angers provided the historical attractions of this part of the region on this visit. The great facilities in the kitchen provided the means to produce some wonderful meals from the local produce we bought at the markets. We would have no hesitation in recommending this property to anyone and would very much look forward to a return visit at some point in the future.

Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2016

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

val c.

20 Oct 2015

Fabulous week.

This was our first driving holiday in France. We couldn't have chosen a more fabulous place to stay for our first week. Les Volets Bleus was beautifully clean through & through. It was a relaxing haven to return to after exploring the chateaux,towns & markets each day. The owner Andrea was very friendly & helpful when booking our stay and it was a great surprise to receive such helpful hamper on our arrival. We will certainly return to enjoy another stay so we can explore more of the beautiful area. Val & John

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jan W., Kent

13 Sept 2015

Lovely gite in idyllic rural spot

This is a very tasteful renovation of a typically French building. Comfortable, clean and well equipped, we really enjoyed staying at Les Volets Bleus. We loved the peaceful rural location which was well placed for amenities such as supermarkets and local shops. It is also within easy travelling distance of the Loire Valley and the associated towns and chateaux. We recommend Vernantes for a very good restaurant and friendly bar (only 10 minutes away). Also Les Rosiers sur Loire and Saumur are well worth a visit. We have holidayed for 25 years in France and this cottage is amongst the best we have found. We recommend it unreservedly.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Margaret S.

3 July 2015

Home from home!

We have visited France for the last twenty plus years and can honestly say our two week stay at Les Volets de Bleus was amongst the very best. A wonderful welcome pack on arrival (what a thoughtful touch!) and every comfort provided for makes this house instantly feel like a home. There are bicycles, a barbecue, plenty of garden furniture to soak up the sun and the house itself is very well appointed. The decor is lovely and it's a very comfortable house to stay in. We visited local markets and villages, followed the locals into wonderful cafes & whiled away the hours getting to know a beautiful part of rural France. The house is well positioned for trips to Tours, Chinon and Saumur if you want to shop or enjoy the historical city centres. There's a supermarket five minutes away in the car and several lovely boulangeries, so if you want to avoid the town centres then everything is easily at hand. We are already planning a return trip. Thank you so much. Highly recommended. Tom & Margaret

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Tom K.

1 July 2015

Relaxing holiday in a lovely location

We had an enjoyable and relaxing holiday in this comfortable and well equipped cottage. Lots of barbecues in the large garden after trips out to Saumur, Angers, Chinon and Tours, as well as a fantastic day out at Puy du Fou, which is well worth a visit! We would highly recommend 'Les Volets Bleus' for its facilities and good location.