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Les Volets Bleus
Poppies
Eating outside
Living room
Living room

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue
  • Balcony or patio
  • Internet

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

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

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.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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Property # 8166298
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

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 Château de Montsoreau-Museum of Contemporary Art are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Chateaux de la Loire and Château de Montsoreau. Take some time off to enjoy the winery tours in the area, or get some fresh air with adventures like horse riding and cycling nearby.
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Vernoil-Le-Fourrier, Pays De La Loire

What's nearby

  • Loire-Anjou-Touraine Regional Natural Park - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Château de Saumur - 32 min drive - 28.9 km
  • Musée des Blindés - 32 min drive - 29.6 km
  • Château de Villandry - 43 min drive - 50.9 km
  • Zoo de la Fleche - 50 min drive - 51.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Foyer Rural - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Le Myrianne II - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Le Vieux Chaudron - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Le Balto - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪L'Amie Louche - ‬1 min walk

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.

How much is parking at Loire Valley cottage near Saumur, peaceful but close to village amenities.?

On-site parking is available at the 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).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great week. The gite was everything we expected and more. Lovely big clean rooms tastefully decorated, keeping the charm of a French gite but with a modern touch. A tranquil private setting, with an abundance of wildlife to watch. Close to so many wonderful places to visit - we went to local markets, Saumur, Vouvray and walked in the woods from the gite most days. Would love to return - John was a great host
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Graham P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely, large & rambling gite that gave us a quiet & relaxing stay. There was plenty to do in the area , but also plenty of chances to be still & relax.The bikes in the barn were a bonus!
Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard C.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenny C.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda P.

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

rural property

If you are into birds and wildlife, this is a fantastic gite. In the garden we saw woodpeckers, hoopoes, bats hedgehogs and stoats and many other garden birds, The gite was very comfortable and well equiped, and short drives to many places to visit,
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul H.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

val c.

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

George G.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jan D.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Insaf B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a beautiful villa in a stunning rustic location that works really well for a big group looking for in a private setting away from the madness of Taormina. It’s close enough (20 min drive) to go for dinner and sightseeing, but honestly so much more pleasant than staying among the throngs of tourists. The kitchen and outdoor eating areas worked really well for group meals and hanging out. The swimming pools are very nice with amazing views of Mt Etna. There’s not much in Trappitello, the nearby town, but there is a small grocery store and a good place for fish. We ended up doing big shops in Giardini Naxos. Everything at the property was tasteful and comfortable and clean. Note that air conditioning isn't included but it’s available and it was definitely necessary to be comfortable the time of year we stayed (June). Due to parking challenges jn Taormina we sometimes took an uber which was less hassle than driving to Taormina. It was easier to park in Giardini Naxos but we could also get a van for 6 for 20 euros so sometimes did that if we were going out. Overall it was a great place that we would love to return to.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Insaf B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Le logement est tres bien équipé !! Lendroit est reposant, calme, ressourçant.Le proprietaire est disponible rapidement et très aimable.Bien placé pour découvrir les lieux cultes du val de Loire
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Bettina O.

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

Empfehlenswert

Haus und Grundstück super. Kaffeemaschine, große Bratpfanne und Spülmaschine haben uns gefehlt. Über das Begrüßungspaket haben wir uns sehr gefreut. Wir werden es weiterempfehlen.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

christine b.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

val c.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve W.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Luc M.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

penny s.

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
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10/10 Excellent

Nicolas B.

Top

Très joli cottage au milieu de la campagne, maison très bien équipée et fonctionnelle
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
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Glad you enjoyed your stay!
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10/10 Excellent

Ben S.

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
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10/10 Excellent

val c.

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
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10/10 Excellent

Margaret P.

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
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10/10 Excellent

steve S.

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
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8/10 Good

mike e.

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

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