Relax and unwind in "The Garden of France" in our 4-bedroomed house near Saumur
Just north of the peaceful and beautiful town of Saumur, our 4-bedroom countryside home comfortably accommodates up to 8 adults.
The light and spacious house offers views over surrounding countryside and a safe space to enjoy the 9 metre heated swimming pool, barn/play room and half acre of safe, enclosed gardens.
The accommodation includes;
GROUND FLOOR; Dining Room / Reception room, Lounge with Wood Burner in fireplace, TV/DVD/Freesat, newly re-fitted Kitchen with all appliances, large downstairs double bedroom with SuperKing bed, Twin bedroom, Shower Room, separate WC
FIRST FLOOR; Master Bedroom (King) with views over countryside, Large Double room (Double Bed) with with single day bed and rollout bed, both with comfortable 3' mattresses. (This room could be used be as a double, or offer additional space for one or two children sharing with parents - or the rollout bed could be situated in either of the other two large bedrooms.), Bathroom and separate WC.
BARN; The Playroom in the barn is equipped with; Full size table tennis table, Table football and several garden games including giant pickup sticks, Jenga, Dominoes, Cricket. Fridge, CD player, seating area - it also houses the washing machine
POOL and GROUNDS; our 9 metre x 4 metre, 1.4 metres deep, heated pool was installed in 2016. It includes a seating step where you can enjoy a drink while sitting waist deep and a terrace with sun loungers, large parasol and other seating. The enclosed gardens extend to a large grassed play area, fully fenced in and surrounded by open farmed fields, with a children's swing. A permanent pagoda offers a comfortable outdoor eating area, with a fixed barbecue close by.
THE AREA; In the heart of the Loire Valley - often referred to as "The Garden of France" - the region is notable for its historic towns and villages, architecture and fine wines.
Nearby are many of the Loire's stunning chateaux, plenty of vineyards to visit and the region's renowned for it's agriculture, especially for fruit orchards. A favourite region for many tourists, with walking and cycling hugely popular in the vast open countryside and forests surrounding the plot.
The beautiful riverside town of Saumur is ten minutes to the south. Saumur's skyline is dominated by it's clifftop chateau overlooking the town, which is home to Cadre Noire (National School of Horsemanship) and offers many attractions, restaurants and bars to enjoy. It also has a pedestrianised shopping area along quaint alleys shaded from the heat of the day.
Cities such as Angers and Tours are within easy reach (45 mins), with Nantes, Blois, Poitiers just a little further.
Local activities include; Walking / Rambling, Cycling, Lake or River fishing, Horse Riding / Pony Trekking, Golf, Tennis, Water sports.
The local village offers everything you need - baguettes, croissants, wine..... what else is there?
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Please leave everything at the house where it was found, in the condition it was found in. If it is moved during your stay, please replace it.
Please advise of any damage to any items. Small breakages happen, we just need to know. Larger damage/breakages may be charged to guests.
Recycle carefully. Empty all small bins into the larger bins and take your rubbish to chutes and glass banks. Leave house bins maximum half full.
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Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
About the area
Vernantes
Located in Vernantes, this holiday home is in a rural area. Cave de la Dive Bouteille and Cavalry Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Château de Saumur and Notre-Dame des Ardilliers. Kayaking and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails nearby.
Loire-Anjou-Touraine Regional Natural Park - 3 min drive - 3.4 km
Château de Saumur - 26 min drive - 24.9 km
Musée des Blindés - 27 min drive - 25.6 km
Château de Villandry - 47 min drive - 60.3 km
Zoo de la Fleche - 49 min drive - 51.9 km
Getting around
Vivy Station - 14 min drive
Angers (ANE-Angers - Loire) - 33 min drive
Restaurants
Foyer Rural - 15 min drive
Le Myrianne II - 4 min drive
Callet Alain - 13 min drive
Pizza Suzon - 11 min drive
Le Vieux Chaudron - 10 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does Relax and unwind in "The Garden of France" in our 4-bedroomed house near Saumur have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.
How much does it cost to stay at Relax and unwind in "The Garden of France" in our 4-bedroomed house near Saumur?
As of 19 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Relax and unwind in "The Garden of France" in our 4-bedroomed house near Saumur on 30 May 2026 start from AU$414, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Relax and unwind in "The Garden of France" in our 4-bedroomed house near Saumur pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Relax and unwind in "The Garden of France" in our 4-bedroomed house near Saumur?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Relax and unwind in "The Garden of France" in our 4-bedroomed house near Saumur?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Relax and unwind in "The Garden of France" in our 4-bedroomed house near Saumur?
Checkout is at 9:30 AM.
Where is Relax and unwind in "The Garden of France" in our 4-bedroomed house near Saumur located?
This family-friendly Vernantes holiday home is located in a rural location, 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Loire-Anjou-Touraine Regional Natural Park, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Centre Culturel Emile Joulain and Cave de la Dive Bouteille. Cavalry Museum and Château de Saumur are also within 12 miles (20 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
We spent a very relaxing week in this lovely house situated adjacent to farmland just outside Vernantes. The private immaculately clean pool was a joy to use on warmer days and we were very happy with how well equipped the house was.
Kay M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Aug 2024
Thanks for staying with us Kay. Hope you can come again!
A lovely holiday in a lovely place. All was as expected and in good order, we were well provided for. Lots to do in the house to keep everyone entertained and the pool was great...
Gemma B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 28 July 2020
Thanks for staying in our house Gemma - we'll hope to welcome you back any time. All the best, Carol and Colin
Enjoyed our Stay. Excellent Location to Explore the Area. Good Communication with Owner if needed. Property as Described. Would Definitely Recommend and Wouldn’t Hesitate to Visit Again
A marvellous find that suited all ages. The house is well equipped and who doesn’t like ping pong!? It is perfectly placed to visit many beautiful towns, chateaux and of course the River Loire. Highly recommend this spot.
Victoria W.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Aug 2024
Thanks for being such lovely guests Victoria - we hope you can stay again one day. Carol and Colin
Adorabel house - very clean - good beds (very important)
Beautiful garden and “secret garden” - wonderful pool - beautiful views all around - nice and quiet surroundings.
We loved to stay in this lovely house and we will definitely return!
Ron K.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 3 June 2022
Thank you for such a positive review, Ron. We loved hosting you both and look forward to your return trip whenever that may be. All the best, Carol and Colin
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Jérémie K.
7 June 2017
Amazing week!
Tnaks Colin for your hospitality, it was an amazing week!
The house was good. And the garden was perfect.
Jérémie K.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar 2020
We're really pleased you enjoyed it Jeremie - please visit again any time! What fabulous weather you had for May!
The house is set in a beautiful location and near to many facilities. The house is immaculate with everything you need for a wonderful holiday. The owners could not have been more helpful and solved a problem immediately. A very peaceful
and quiet place for all the family with lots to occupy everyone.
John C.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 June 2023
Thank you for such a positive review John. We are really pleased your enjoyed your stay and we’ll hope we can welcome you back one day.
This is an ideal base from which to explore the Loire Valley however just lazing around the house and pool is what we enjoyed the most. Can't fault anything about the house at all. I thought the pool cover would be a drag to remove and replace but it was actually no bother. We'd like to go back sometime soon and see more of the surrounding area. Highly recommended!
Alan P.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 5 July 2022
Thanks for such a positive review Alan and for being the perfect guests! We hope to host you again whenever you would like.
Carol and Colin
What a fantastic holiday home. The owners have thought of everything you could possibly want and delivered it in spades. From start to finish nothing was too much trouble. The house is close to a beautiful part of France that we have visited before (Saumur) and the location has lots of happy memories for us. It is a brilliant base for exploring what the region has to offer, but it also offers space and amenities that allow for rest and relaxation. We couldn’t recommend this holiday home enough - it truly is a home from home! Thank you Colin & Carol. We’d love to come back in the future.
Alan H.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 July 2023
Thanks for a lovely review Alan. You’re welcome back any time - we look forward to hosting you again!
Lovely big garden to play and relax in. Pool was spotless and a welcome relief from the heat. We used the outdoor seating area for every meal and the BBQ was great. Plenty of toys and inflatables - table-tennis - table football etc. Something for every age. We had 3 under twos with us and especially appreciated the effort the owners made to provide cots, stair gates and a high chair. The boulangerie in the village was walking distance and a supermarket 5minutes drive away. Biked there once or twice for a couple of things with the bikes provided - a welcome extra!!
Judy Gage
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar 2020
Thanks for such a lovely review ;) we’re pleased you enjoyed everything and hope you can come back one day.
Nous avons vraiment apprécié notre séjour chez Colin et Carol.
La maison est grande, confortable, propre et tres bien equipée. La piscine fut très appréciée pendant cette semaine ensoleillée.
Florence A.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug 2022
Merci de nous rendre visite avec votre famille, Florence. Nous avons adoré vous accueillir et espérons que vous pourrez revenir un jour.
Carol et Colin
We had a great time in Carol and Colin's house! We were three families with kids under 6 years old. There are so many things to enjoy in the house that we barely moved during our week. We appreciated how everything was done to make our stay pleasant, from the many information provided beforehand and the availability of the hosts (via text messages), to the way the house is provided so that almost all we had to worry about was enjoying our time there.
La maison est au calme sans vis à vis et très bien équipée. Colin et Carol sont disponibles et réactifs même à distance. Très bien reçu. Il ne manquait plus que le soleil!
Petit bémol la télévision n'a pas de chaine française mais avec un câble HDMi et un ordinateur vous retrouverez vite tout cela.
Jolie maison, fidèle au descriptif et grand jardin pour passer des moments de détente en famille.
Isabelle D.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 29 July 2020
Merci de visiter notre maison Isabelle. nous espérons que vous pourrez revenir un jour. Carol et Colin
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Simon P.
7 Aug 2018
Wonderful well-equipped gite
We were lucky enough to spend 2 gorgeous weeks at this gite. It's spacious, homey without being cluttered with lovely views over the fields from the upstairs bedroom. The garden is private and was much bigger than we expected - perfect for a game of cricket! The pool is a nice size and there is a great supply of inflatables and floats. We have never spent so long in a swimming pool! The kitchen has everything you could ever need - by far the best we have rented. It's location is ideal for access to Saumur which is beautiful as well as being a gateway to so much more of the Loire. On a practical note the beds are really comfy and there is loads of hot water with the upstairs shower being really powerful. We highly recommend it for so many reasons. The owners were really helpful and responsive. They also provided so much useful information which led to trips we never would have found or thought of ourselves. They really added to our trip.
Simon P.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2018
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Mark H.
8 Aug 2017
Very comfortable and well equipped house in perfect location to explore the beautiful Loire valley.
This is one of the most carefully thought out and well equipped houses we have ever rented. The owners thought of everything and could not have been more helpful. The nearby village has everything that you need, within a five minute drive or short bike ride. The area beyond is wonderful, with stunning scenery, great food at reasonable prices and plenty to do on rainy days as well as sunny ones! The house is really well located and easy to find! Highly recommended!