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An enchanting gite for two close to Chinon, Saumur, Fontevraud Abbey

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The 'Tumtum Tree
Kingsize bed with crisp Egyptian cotton sheets
The south facing terrace , a place to cook and eat
The herb garden on the terrace

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

An enchanting gite for two close to Chinon, Saumur, Fontevraud Abbey

Hidden behind oak gates next to L'Eglise Notre Dame in Veniers, 3km from all the amenities of the medieval town of Loudun. La Maison Tumtum Arbre is a delightful self-catering gite for a maximum of 2 people. Sensitively renovated to a high standard, original oak beams and tuffeau stone walls combine with modern design to create an enchanting space, perfect for a comfortable retreat and base from which to explore the Loire Valley, ‘the garden of France’.

The open plan ground floor provides a well equipped, modern kitchen including a full size cooker, microwave/grill, fridge, dishwasher, crockery, cutlery and cooking equipment, complimented with granite worktops. The dining and lounge area with WiFi, satellite HD TV & DVD leads to bi-fold doors which open out onto the south facing terrace and outdoor cooking area with outdoor table and chairs. To the rear of the gite sun loungers are available in the private and exclusive gravel garden. For the winter season electric heating is installed.
A wooden staircase leads to the first floor suite which is furnished with a kingsize framed bed fitted with crisp white Egyptian cotton sheets; there is a dressing table with mirror, hairdryer, wardrobe and a sofa. The ensuite shower room has a rainhead shower cubicle, washbasin and toilet. Towels for indoor and outdoor use are provided. The suite has wooden floors and a feature stone wall.

Our 'Paradise' garden is a formal garden with gentle fountain and an arbour were guests can relax......read a book.....drink a glass of wine....

We now have our own small craft brewery onsite, 'Thirsty Steves' has been brewing artisan beer since 2020. Traditionally brewed using all natural ingredients.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 10:00 AM

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Children

Adults only

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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

Outdoor smoking area must be requested on arrival

Check-in is between 4pm and 9pm only

Guests can choose to clean and tidy the property at the end of the rental period or pay a 50 euro cleaning fee

Smoking is not allowed anywhere on the site

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number NO
Property # 8407586
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Loudun

Located in Loudun, this holiday home is near theme parks. Renaudot Museum and Charbonneau-Lassay Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Loudun Karting and Aqua Mundo Water Park. Waterskiing and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.
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Loudun, Nouvelle-Aquitaine

What's nearby

  • Loudun Karting - 5 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Circuit national de la Boule d'Or - 5 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Renaudot Museum - 6 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Charbonneau-Lassay Museum - 6 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Saint-Hilaire du Martray Church - 6 min drive - 4.8 km

Getting around

  • Loudun Station - 4 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Le Marché. Restaurant-Buffet Du Bois Aux Daims - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Mcdonald’s - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Il Giardino - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Topeng Bowling - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Ô Saloon - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is An enchanting gite for two close to Chinon, Saumur, Fontevraud Abbey pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at An enchanting gite for two close to Chinon, Saumur, Fontevraud Abbey?

As of 12 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at An enchanting gite for two close to Chinon, Saumur, Fontevraud Abbey on 25 May 2026 start from AU$124, 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.

How much is parking at An enchanting gite for two close to Chinon, Saumur, Fontevraud Abbey?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at An enchanting gite for two close to Chinon, Saumur, Fontevraud Abbey?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at An enchanting gite for two close to Chinon, Saumur, Fontevraud Abbey?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is An enchanting gite for two close to Chinon, Saumur, Fontevraud Abbey located?

Situated in Loudun, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Charbonneau-Lassay Museum, Saint-Hilaire du Martray Church and Loudun Karting. Renaudot Museum and Circuit national de la Boule d'Or are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

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10/10

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Location

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10/10 Excellent

Merilyn H.

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

Immaculate cottage in beautiful garden

Lovely cottage in great rural location in the Loire. Beautifully maintained with private courtyards and very pretty garden . Very friendly hosts.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Sept 2024
Thank you for taking the time to write your review Merilyn. It was lovely for us to receive our first guests from Australia :-)
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Lovely place. Great location.

Enjoyed our short break at Pam and Steve’s place. Good location to explore the area. The cottage had everything we could’ve needed. Lovely and comfortable. Great hosts. Would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Sept 2024
Thank you for your comments Lindsey, they are greatly valued. It's lovely to know you enjoyed your stay, it means a lot to us.
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10/10 Excellent

Gordon W.

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This gite was amazing, exactly as described. Pam and Steve were the perfect hosts, always there when we needed them. Spotlessly clean, with every comfort. A tranquil spot with beautiful gardens with fountain.perfectly situated to explore many beautiful towns and villages. Thank you Steve and Pam we had a wonderful visit.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Oct 2025
Thank you Gordon for taking the time to write your review and for your greatly appreciated comments. Thank you also for taking such good care of our little house and leaving it so clean and tidy.
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10/10 Excellent

Yvonne N.

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A gem for a couple's getaway.

Pam and Steve were wonderful hosts, the gîte was perfect - arty, well-equipped and cosy - and the location great for exploring the Loire/Vienne sites. Thanks for your warm welcome!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Duncan M.

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First trip to France

This property is outstanding, pictures don't do justice to such a fantastic place to stay. Hosts Pam and Steve have thought of everything and then some more. Such a friendly welcome and just enough information not overload. We felt so relaxed and really loved our 3 nights.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Ian B.

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Tranquil

The property is finished to a very high standard, immaculate throughout. Great outside areas for eating and relaxing. Kitchen fully equipped with high end facilities and the bedroom and bathroom also provide all you need with the emphasis on luxury, definitely recommended.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 June 2024
Thank you for your kind comments Ian, they are very much appreciated.
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10/10 Excellent

David B.

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Pam and Steve's Gite

We were really impressed with the property. It is a beautiful place for a couple. The gite had everything that we needed. Pam and Steve were the most considerate and welcoming of hosts and gave us information about the area. It is a very easy journey into Saumur and Chinon. Chateaux of Villandry and Amboise are within easy reach. Thank you for a lovely restful stay. David and Julia [Devon,UK]
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar 2020
Thank-you David and Julia for taking the time to write a review, your comments are very much appreciated. There will always be a warm welcome waiting for you at La Maison Tumtum Arbre!
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10/10 Excellent

Cyrille D.

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Séjour à Loudun

Endroit calme et reposant . Hôtes gentils et très discrets . Maison agréable et la petite terrasse à l'arrière est très appréciable . Les bières de Steve sont très bonnes .Nous avons passés 2 semaines de vacances reposantes .
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Aug 2024
Thank you Cyrille, it was a pleasure to be your host. We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay.
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10/10 Excellent

ISABELLE H.

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Merveilleux séjour !

Nous avons passé une très, très belle semaine dans ce petit gîte charmant et cosy, très bien équipé et très bien situé. A proximité de lieux touristiques remarquables ! Les propriétaires, Pam et Steve, sont adorables : très attentionnés et discrets à la fois. Les extérieurs (jardin(s)) sont magnifiques (bravo à nos hôtes !) et les bières de Steve excellentes ! Une adresse à retenir ! Isabelle et Stéphane
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Patrick M.

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agréable séjour

Nous avons passé un séjour très agréable. La maison est très calme. Idéale pour se reposer et très bien situè pour les balades alentour. Nos hôtes était charmants. Nous avons été très bien accueilli.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Patrick S.

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Magnifique !

Propriétaires hypers charmants, cadre exceptionnel au calme. Proche des lieux que nous voulions visiter. Pam disponible et attentionnée. Steve, pareil, et ne parlons pas de sa micro-brasserie. La bière est délicieuse. Avons vraiment passé une semaine de rêve. Conseillé !!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Carole M.

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Un petit paradis

Nous sommes tombés sous le charme de cette charmante maison joliment décoré avec un jardin paradisiaque. Ses propriétaires, Pam et Steve sont adorables et très discrets. Si vous souhaitez passer un séjour agréable et au calme alors je vous conseille la Maison Tumtum Arbre. Croyez moi vous ne serez pas déçu, elle est idéalement placée pour visiter châteaux et troglodytes. Nous recommandons avec grand plaisir cette adresse.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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Better Than Anticipated

Hidden behind a large double gate, next to the church, this property exceeded our expectations. We found the descriptions to be accurate and the furnishings and fittings are all very high end. The stairs to the bedroom and ensuite are necessarily a bit steep and if we had one minor gripe it wa that the fridge is small so if you are self catering rather than eating out then perhaps shop accordingly for your arrival. Although thee are no amenities in Veniers, Loudun itself is a short drive away and may make for a pleasant stroll although it was too hot to test this theory during our stay. There was shade to be found throughout the day in the private courtyard in the fabulous gardens. The hosts were very approachable and full of useful information and thee is a microbrewery on site offering 3 distinct brews. Chinon, Saumur and Fontevraud are short drives away, we particularly enjoyed Fontevraud. We have no hesitation in recommending this site to everyone. We aren't in the habit of returning to places but if we were we would happily revisit La Maison Tumtum Arbre. Thank you Pam( and Steve).
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Pascal S.

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A place to be.

Le calme à quelques kilomètres des sites historique du Val de Loire et des centres d'intérêt de la Vienne. Petit gite de style campagnard, rénové avec goût, simple mais suffisamment équipé et bien sécurisé par une cour fermée. C'est un sympathique pied-à-terre où nous avons passé une semaine très plaisante entre échappées à vélo, petites randonnée et découvertes du terroir. Le jardin de Pam et les bières de Steve valent à eux seuls le détour.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Aug 2022
Merci Pascal, ce fut un plaisir d'être votre hôte. Nous sommes ravis que vous ayez apprécié la bière de Steve, le jardin reste un "travail en cours", j'espère que l'année prochaine je pourrai introduire plus de couleur:-)
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10/10 Excellent

Marie-Anne G.

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très agréable séjour

Nous avons passé un agréable séjour dans ce gîte très confortable et très calme., à une demi-heure de voiture de nombreux sites. Nous avons pu visiter Fontevraud, Chinon, et faire du vélo le long de la Loire. Le gîte est confortable et décoré avec goût, le jardin est très agréable aussi, Pam et Steve sont des hôtes accueillants et disponibles.. Merci à eux.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Aug 2021
Merci Marie-Anne d'avoir pris le temps d'écrire vos commentaires, nous sommes heureux que vous ayez apprécié votre séjour à Tumtum Arbre House.
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10/10 Excellent

Frederique A.

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Excellent séjour dans un très joli gîte en pierres

Nous sommes tombés sous le charme de ce joli gîte magnifiquement rénové, tout confort, très bonne literie, très propre et bien au calme. Sa situation nous a permis de visiter de nombreux châteaux (Azay le Rideau, Chinon, Rivau, Ussé, Saumur...) sites troglodytiques et de découvrir cette belle région. Les propriétaires sont adorables, discrets et ont été très soucieux de notre bien être. Nous recommandons avec grand plaisir cette excellente adresse.
Response from VrboOwner on 21 July 2020
Merci Frédérique pour votre belle critique, vos paroles comptent beaucoup pour nous. Vous avez certainement tiré le meilleur parti de votre séjour, tant de châteaux que vous avez visités! Un accueil chaleureux vous attend toujours à la Maison Tumtum Arbre!
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10/10 Excellent

patrick a.

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Séjour Val de Loire

Maison très sympa, bien équipée et on a droit à une bonne bouteille à nôtre arrivée, toute les explications au fonctionnement des divers équipements, et beaucoup d'informations sur les sites à visiter dans la région, et des propriétaires très gentils, en bref, tout pour passer une excellente semaine
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 25 June 2020
Merci Patrick, je suis heureux que vous avez apprécié votre séjour à La Maison Tumtum Arbre .C'était un plaisir de vous accueillir en tant qu'invité..... la première depuis 'le confinement'
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10/10 Excellent

Jean-Jacques D.

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Un séjour très agréable

Le gîte correspond exactement à l'annonce. Il est très confortable et arrangé avec beaucoup de goût (et quelques clins d’œil à Alice au pays des merveilles). Calme, à la campagne et à proximité du centre historique de Loudun, de l'abbaye de Fontevraud, de Chinon, de la maison de Rabelais,etc. Les propriétaires sont accueillants, charmants tout en demeurant discrets. Nous avons passé un séjour très agréable, entre farniente sur la terrasse et visites aux alentours. Nous le recommandons sans hésiter - pour un couple - et y reviendrons probablement.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar 2020
Merci Jean-Jacques d'avoir pris le temps d'écrire vos commentaires et vos mots aimables. Nous essayons de faire de La maison Tumtum Arbre un endroit spécial et il est bon de savoir quand nous le faisons bien. C'était un plaisir de vous accueillir en tant qu'invité et nous espérons vous revoir. Cordialement. Pam :-)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

solenn l.

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Très beau gite au calme et proche de nombreuses visites.

Les propriétaires Pam et Steeve sont très accueillants et discrets a la fois. Les photos sont totalement conformes : beaux éclairages intérieurs a la nuit, cuisine bien équipée, décoration très soignée et plein de plaisirs sur la qualité des draps et serviettes! Les châteaux classiques sont proches mais j'avais pour projet des "secondaires" a 2 pas ; Oiron, Montreuil-Bellay ... et Saumur, le cadre noir,.. belles destinations a faire, et a refaire! Pour les amateurs de fromages de chèvre, vente directe producteur juste a coté du gite ; merci a Pam et Steeve pour cette bonne adresse! Je vous recommande ce beau gite!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar 2020
Merci Solenne pour votre aimable commentaires. Nous nous efforçons de faire de La Maison Tumtum Arbre un endroit spécial et c'est formidable de savoir quand nous y arrivons. C'était un réel plaisir de vous avoir comme invité et je vous remercie d'avoir quitté notre petite maison si joliment nettoyée. Nous sommes ravis que vous ayez apprécié le fromage de chèvre. Nous pensons qu'il fait partie des meilleurs en France!
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10/10 Excellent

Bart K.

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Mooi rustige plek

Dit is een prachtige rustige plek naast de kerk. Mooi gerestaureerd huisje met moderne badkamer. Hebben hier genoten.
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar 2020
Thank-you Bart, we are pleased you enjoyed your stay at La Maison Tumtum Arbre
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10/10 Excellent

Addie G.

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Good gite

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Sept 2024
Thank you Addie

About the host

Hosted by Pam

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Pam and Steve live on-site in a property opposite the church. We like to give our guests space and privacy but are available if needed or for a friendly chat.

Why they chose this property

Situated at the meeting of the departments of Vienne, Maine-et-Loire, Indre-et –Loire and Deux Sevres La Maison Tumtum Arbre is an ideal base from which to explore the beauty of the Loire Valley.
The Loire Valley is one of the most visited areas of France, the valley has fuelled the worlds romantic imagination as a land of chateaux, vineyards and historical medieval towns.
There are so many places to visit that once you have sampled the experience you will want to return time and time again. It’s the perfect place to take a holiday, short break or to relax out of season.

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