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Old castle in large private park with swimming pool

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Exterior
Exterior
Pool
Property grounds
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
AU$623
avg per night

Explore the area

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Bellevigne-En-Layon, Pays De La Loire
  • Maison de Bertrand du Guesclin
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Château d'Angers
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Terra Botanica
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Saumur (XSU)
    ‪52 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Chambre 1

2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Chambre 2

1 Queen Bed

Chambre 4

1 Queen Bed

Chambre 5

4 Single Beds

3 bathrooms, 3 half bathrooms

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Bathroom 7

Toilet

Lingerie + salle d'eau 2

Shower only

Salle de bains 1

Bathtub

Salle de bains 2

Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet

Salle de bains 3

Toilet · Shower only

Salle de bains 5

Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Kitchenette
Separate dining area
Garden

Room

  • 340 sq m
  • Sleeps 14
  • 4 Queen Beds and 8 Single Beds
Price is AU$623 avg per night,

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About the area

Bellevigne-en-Layon

Located in Bellevigne-en-Layon, this castle is in a rural area and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Loire-Anjou-Touraine Regional Natural Park and Anjou Wake Park, while Rochemenier and Helice Terrestre Trogolodyte Tunnels are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Parc de l'Arche and Piscine de LA BAUMETTE. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and hiking nearby.

What's nearby

  • Maison de Bertrand du Guesclin - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Raymond Kopa Stadium - 23 min drive - 24.1 km
  • Château d'Angers - 24 min drive - 26.3 km
  • Angers Cathedral - 25 min drive - 26.5 km
  • Terra Botanica - 32 min drive - 35.9 km

Getting around

  • Angers-Maitre-Ecole Station - 23 min drive
  • Angers (ANE-Angers - Loire) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Auberge du Cheval Blanc - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Domaine Dittière - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Cave de la Hinière - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Association Bibliothèque de Rablay sur Layon - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪La Table de la Bergerie - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Old castle in large private park with swimming pool

At the heart of the vineyards of the hillsides of the layon well known for its sweet wine you can organize walks or bicycle rides on the many paths dedicated to these activities. (Rental for weekends possible to see directly with the owner).
The Loire Valley is close, the tourist places also ANGERS - 25 km, SAUMUR - 35 km, BRISSAC QUINCEY -10 km, DOUE LA FONTAINE - 20 km, PUY du FOU - 70 km (40 minutes).

The pavilion is made up of:
1 entrance with shower room, washing machine, dryer
1 large living room with kitchenette open to the ruins of the chapel of the old castle
1 bathroom,
1 toilet
4 double bedrooms (sleeps 160, 2 times 140, 160 separable into two times 80).
Internet connection
 The house is composed of:
1 entry
1 passage to the tower and the kitchen
1 double bedroom 160 full foot with adjoining bathroom
1 pieces under restoration (reserved for storage)
2 bathrooms with toilet
1 bedroom with 4 sleeping places
Internet connection
Festive birthdays, weddings, family weekends have already been organized in these places steeped in history. A renowned caterer is nearby and knows the property well ... We recommend it ... For weddings the rental is minimum 4 days.

Property manager

Brigitte et Gabriel

Languages

French

Amenities

Pool
Free WiFi
Laundry

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 9:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
Les locations sont du samedi au samedi.
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Pas dans les chambres

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 30
Note from host: Les locations sont du samedi au samedi.
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Old castle in large private park with swimming pool have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Old castle in large private park with swimming pool pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Old castle in large private park with swimming pool?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Old castle in large private park with swimming pool?

Checkout is at 9:30 AM.

Where is Old castle in large private park with swimming pool located?

This family-friendly Bellevigne-en-Layon castle is located on a river, within 2 mi (3 km) of Maison de Bertrand du Guesclin, Museum of History and Château du Fresne. Pierre Chauvin is 1.9 mi (3 km) away.

Old castle in large private park with swimming pool Reviews

Reviews

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Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 37 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nick H.

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

Loved it

Great property, ideal for large family group. Pool and gardens were excellent and the big round room great for us all when it rained one evening. Supermarket a short drive away and lots of vineyards all around.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gabor and Moira S.

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

Perfect summer getaway

Great stay for our group of friends and kids. Amazing house and huge garden with pool. The kids loved it too! Lots to do in the house and the garden with everything provided for use. We also enjoyed the little stream next to the house, which you can take a small boat on. Gabriel was a great host, communicative and accommodating. Thanks and hope to be back again sometime!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark J.

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

Lovely!

An amazing property in a beautiful location. Lots of space for a family holiday. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Juliette S.

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

Vacances en Anjou

Nous avons passé un excellent séjour dans cet ancien château où nous avions tout à disposition pour amuser petits et grands. Le lieu est magnifique et reposant avec la rivière passant à côté. L'arrivée a été très simple et la communication facile avec les propriétaires. Je recommande fortement ce lieu.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne L.

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

Fabulous stay!

We stayed for two weeks in this lovely house. Our ages range from 9 to 62! The highlights for us were the pool and garden. The houses are well appointed, with comfy beds and rooms (although an extra loo would have been useful) and there are lovely large sitting rooms although we hardly used them as we were outside all the time. But the reason the pool and garden made the holiday for us was the size of them. The garden is enormous, almost sprawling! And the large trees give plenty of shade. The pool is a good size and allows a decent length for those of us who want to do a few lengths rather than just lounge. We were spoilt for choice with places to sit and our two weeks went by in a flash. Would absolutely recommend!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cyril M.

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

La Vie de Château

Quelle chance nous avons eue nous et nos amis de séjourner dans une telle propriété, dans une région riche en patrimoine bâti et produits du terroir... Ce gîte est un coin de paradis, la propriété est vaste et très bien entretenue, nous avions l'impression d'avoir privatisé un petit hameau. Le charme des lieux agît aussitôt.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Olivier C.

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Très bonne expérience, à recommander

Très bel endroit, demeure atypique chargée d’histoire. Piscine et parc magnifiques, beaucoup d’équipement à l’intérieur, nous n’avons manqué de rien. Nous avons passé un excellent séjour à Gilbourg.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Pouya J.

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

Très confortable

Nous avons passé un excellent séjour en famille et avons bien profité de la piscine. La maison est très bien équipée, les chambres sont confortables, il y a suffisamment de sanitaires pour tout le monde. Le jardin et la piscine sont très bien entretenus et permettent de profiter des extérieurs en toute sécurité avec de jeunes enfants.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

hans h.

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

Awesome chateau/ Landhouse with great historical details

We spend a week with three families in Gilbourg (6 adults and 6 kids (6months - 4 years old) and had a great time. The entrance is magnificent and the garden even better. We very much enjoyed eating in the garden and sitting around the fireplace when kids went to sleep. All rooms have been decorated with great taste. Only thing is we bunped our head many times at the low entrance of the kitchen and living room, but that is part of the charm for the property. Swimming pool also fenced well, so kids could play in the garden. Overall wonderful place and excellent location for wine tours and cycling. Definitely will book again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

KIRSTY RUTTER

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

A wonderful stay in a unique property

We were a group of 13 from 3 families with a range of ages, adults and children. The house was absolutely lovely. Beautiful structure, with a moat, circular tower room and attractively decorated. The fact that there were separate buildings didn't really matter to us though some groups might find it a bit tricky. The house was extremely well equipped with ample cookware and utensils. The pool and huge grounds were fabulous and we loved seeing lizards, bats and even water voles. It is extremely peaceful and rural - we did some great star gazing at night time. The children also loved the table tennis and courtyard area for playing games. The only thing we thought might have been useful would have been a little bit more information about local attractions eg a few tourist leaflets. We had to visit 3 nearby tourist information offices before we found one that was open - it is a very quiet area. That is what we loved about it though so it isn't really a criticism! We would recommend kayaking on the Loire (we started from Les-Ponts-de-Ce) and also enjoyed visiting a local vineyard for a degustation - delicious! Further afield we visited Puy du Fou, a huge historical theme park with live shows from different periods of history, which was very interesting. Overall we had a truly wonderful week in Gilbourg and wished we could have stayed for longer.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Teddy G.

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

Un domaine paisible et enchanteur !

Nous avons passé un long week-end dans cette belle demeure en famille. Tout est parfait, bien équipé, décoration soignée, espaces extérieurs très agréables. Nous nous y sentions tellement bien que nous sommes même pas sortis pour visiter les alentours ! Je recommande vivement et à une prochaine fois, c'est sur!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Katie W.

Simply stunning home, grounds and pool we're the icing on the cake!

We were a large party of 14 including children and grandparents and the house had more than enough room to fit us all in very comfortably. The house was fully equipped with all amenities necessary, the bbq and ping pong table were a big hit! A few more directions regarding taking care of the pool would have been good though! The area was very quiet and a car is necessary, not much was open during August so be prepared to travel for a meal out! Over all we enjoyed a fantastic family holiday and will recommend Gilbourg to everyone!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Des vacances formidables. Ein traumhafter Urlaub.

C'était une maison dont on rêve, un vrai château, bien restauré, avec un jardin superbe, la grande table à l'ombre d'un bel arbre, une belle piscine, une balançoire pour les enfants,... et autour de tout un fossé... C'est idéal pour les familles avec des enfants. L'intérieur est équipe avec goût et avec beaucoup d'amour. Les chambres sont belles, la grande salle de séjour avec la grande cheminée dans la tour ronde est incroyable où l'on se sent vraiment bien. La cuisine est très bien équipée. Il y a beaucoup de choses à visiter dans la région, des châteaux, des villes, des abbayes, des parcs... Et quand on quitte la propriété on peut se promener le long de la rivière du Layon et des vignobles. C'est très joli. Et les propriétaires étaient tellement gentils et très soucieux de tout. Je vais retourner!! Merci pour des vacances formidables.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Margaux D., Paris

Superbe propriété, excellent séjour.

Nous avons passé 3 jours entre amies dans cette magnifique demeure. Rien ne manque dans cette maison très bien entretenue. Elle se prête aussi bien à une journée détente à profiter du jardin et de la piscine, qu’a La visite de la région et de ses vignobles. La personne qui nous a accueillit était très agréable et disponible au cours du séjour en cas de question. Rien à redire, nous y reviendrons avec plaisir. Merci.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Susan K.

Another wonderful stay!

Yet again we had a great two weeks at our favourite holiday home. Sadly, the weather wasn't quite as good as previous years but that didn't stop us enjoying the facilities in and around the house. Our five grandchildren were with us and they had a ball, with lots of space to play and, of course, the pool - swimming skills were much improved by the end of our stay! Gabriel and Brigitte are continually upgrading aspects of the house and it remains a wonderfully comfortable and inviting home - we have felt very lucky to be able to spend time there and hope to return again soon.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Christoph und Therese B.

Wunderbarer Ort um sich zu erholen

Wir (sechs Personen) verbrachten wunderschöne Ferien in diesem schönen kleinen Schloss mit grossem Pool. Die Beschreibung entspricht in allen Details den Vorgaben. Das Anwesen besteht aus zwei Häusern und sehr grossem Umschwung, ideal auch für zwei Familien nutzbar. Fernab von den grossen Touristenströmen kann man eine wunderbare Gegend erkunden; auch grössere Städte wie Angers, Saumur oder Nantes sind nicht weit. Die Eigentümer sind sehr freundlich und das Preis- Leistungsverhälnis ist ausgezeichnet. Wir können diese Feriendestination vorbehaltos empfehlen - sie lässt keine Wünsche offen.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

stephanie B.

sublime

nous avons passé un magnifique séjour de 4 jours avec nos amis dans ce lieu magique ... le soleil nous a permis de profiter des extérieurs qui permettent à chacun de prendre l'espace dont il a besoin ... je conseille vivement cet endroit si vous aimez le charme de la vieille pierre , la qualité de l'ensemble habitable , la beauté d'une rotonde historique , le calme de la campagne et les plaisirs de vie que peuvent offrir les diffèrents espaces . un vrai bonheur. . et merci à Brigitte et Gabriel, les propriétaires des lieux d'avoir fait en sorte que tout se passe bien pendant notre séjour
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Patrick M.

Beaucoup de caractère, énormément de confort !

La première impression, même extérieure, est la bonne : On sera bien ici ! 5 couples d'amis, tous assez exigeants sur le caractère, le confort et les équipements y ont trouvé ce qu'ils espéraient. Le grand salon circulaire est impressionnant mais très convivial. (La grande cheminée bienvenue en mi-saison.) Le logis avec les chambres principales très confortables et décorées (très bonnes literies). Environnement hyper calme, et très beau parc. Terrain de pétanque de qualité "professionnelle" ! Une excellente adresse, et beaucoup d'attention de la part des propriétaires pour préparer notre séjour. Merci !
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Alix d.

Séjour très agréable

Cette maison m'est très chère car j'ai grandi dedans pendant la plupart de mes vacances avec mes frères et mes cousins! Que de bons souvenirs! Je n'ai pas été déçue en revenant, au contraire. Les lieux ont été très bien réarrangés avec le maintien du cachet du lieu. Je me suis sentie comme chez moi!! Le contact avec les propriétaires est très agréable. La maison est très spacieuse ce qui permet de séjourner nombreux sans se marcher dessus et le cadre est superbe même l'hiver! Je recommande!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Xavier R.

Extra!

Nous avons été enchantés par cette location! Nous étions 4 couples d'amis avec des très jeunes enfants et nous étions RAVIS de notre séjour à Gilbourg. Nous espérons bien pouvoir y retourner...
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Moyra F.

A true home from home !

We had been recommended to stay at Angers-Saumur-Layon by friends who have had the pleasure of repeated visits. We were not disappointed! It is an ideal venue for a family gathering, with everything you need for a perfect holiday . The house is spacious and well equipped, the garden and pool expansive. We had a relaxed holiday with lovely weather. Thank you Brigitte !
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

John F.

A truly lovely holiday!

We are a family of eight and have just returned from a lovely week at Gilbourg, truly the best French holiday we have had. The house (approached over a moat like bridge through large double gates) is set in a beautiful quiet area surrounded by vinyards. The rental is made up of three separate buildings close together and contain everything needed for a large group holiday. All of the bedrooms were nicely furnished and the bathrooms and toilets were clean. The main kitchen is full of cooking utensils, plates, cutlery and glasses - more than you would ever need. The main lounge and dining room is truly unique, the nicest room I have ever seen. It is a beautiful, huge dome shaped building with a massive dining table, lots of armchairs, TV/DVD etc. and full of interesting ornaments and pictures. There is also another large lounge in the main house with a second small kitchen and TV/DVD etc. There are also several fridges/freezers and washing machine and dryer. Outside the house the large garden is well laid out with mature interesting trees. The heated swimming pool very large and is safe for children being fully enclosed and just 1.5mtrs deep. There are lots of garden chairs and sun loungers and 2/3 barbeques. Gabriel and Brigitte are very nice, they left us completely alone for the week but were contactable by phone if we needed anything. I would highly recommend this rental and we hope to return again next year.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

LUC D.

WE à Gilbourg

Très très beau domaine ! Encore plus agréable que l'impression qu'il donne en photo. Nous avons organisé les 50 ans de mon mari avec la famille et les amis, nous étions une bonne 50 aine. Nous étions 15 à dormir sur place mais il est très facile de trouver des maisons d'hôtes ou des petits hôtels à proximité. Nous avons eu la chance d'avoir un WE ensoleillé et de profiter des espaces extérieurs le samedi soir ainsi que de la piscine toute la journée du dimanche.. Nous recommandons cet endroit et nous envisageons d'y retourner pour un WE avec des amis.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

jean-jacques p.

Une maison d'exception pour une fête familiale

Nous avons passé un moment bien agréable dans ce lieu chaleureux et confortable pour fêter les 90 ans de notre père entouré de ses invités, enfants, petits enfants, arrière petits enfants. Le charme de la salle à manger , le plaisir de la cheminée ont remporté les suffrages des petits comme des grands. Les aînés ont apprécié l'absence de résonance de la pièce et le confort de leur chambre en rez de jardin. Les enfants ont profité du parc et chacun a pu trouver sa place tout au long du week end dans cette demeure familiale où l'on se sent bien. Nous remercions les propriétaires pour leur accueil, leur disponibilité et toutes leurs sympathiques attentions. Nicole et Jean Jacques
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Susan K.

Another brilliant holiday!

We returned in early August for our second holiday at Gilbourg and we were not disappointed. There have been a few changes since our last visit - the addition of a ground floor en-suite bedroom was perfect for my elderly father, but the house remains a wonderful place to spend our summer break. We were a large group - 14, including 2 small children but we had plenty of space, both inside the house and in the grounds ( enough for a family cricket match!). Much use was made of the pool and we valued the fact that it was secure and safe for the children. The houses are beautiful and well equipped, though, yet again we had excellent weather so spent most of our time outdoors. Gabriel and his sons were most welcoming and it is clear that they have great pride in their house - this is no ordinary holiday rental! We are already planning our next visit - Gilbourg is a real family favourite!