La Bergerie, the 'shepherd's cottage' is a lovingly restored farm cottage nestled in a pretty valley in several hectares of grounds and gardens next to the Lac de Rille, a large lake famous for its bird life and a popular site for fishing. The River Lathan flows through the grounds of our garden before it flows on to the Loire and the Atlantic Ocean.

A sheltered wooded paradise for wildlife and the perfect get-away in a rural isolation.

The cottage comprises a large sitting/dining room on the ground floor with a log stove, brand new double bed settee, dining table and chairs, and an ancient 'petrain'. There is also a separate fully equipped modern kitchen with a second log stove, washing machine, microwave and cooker. Hot water in summer is supplied from solar panels to a 300 litre tank with an an immersion heater for winter or back up. in dull weather. A modern spiral staircase leads upstairs to a large bedroom with a double and a single bed, and a large attached bathroom with bath, loo and basin and a spacious tiled shower cubicle.

There is a charming south facing patio with wooden chairs and table, a hammock, and a view over a shady waterway, the remains of the old mill race. There is a large private parking area to the front. You can stroll along a path to view the lake from the top of the landscaped earth dam which forms the lake, where there are stunning views.

The Lac de Rillé is a national bird reserve, and adjacent to mixed forest which stretches for miles to the Loire Valley. It is an ideal location for walking, birdwatching, fishing, cycling and canoeing on the lake. (A small rowing boat and bicycles are available to hire)

The property is part of 'Les Mousseaux', an old watermill where there is also a large wildlife pond and almost two hectares of organic gardens and woodland which guests are welcome to wander and enjoy.
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Saumur and Tours are only 25 km away and the location is ideal for visiting the many chateaux of the Loire Valley. The nearest town is Noyant (6 km) for shopping and with a traditional French market on Friday mornings.

There is also a conservatory created from a ruined building close by in which passion fruit vines and other subtropical fruit are grown and a large organic vegetable garden (fresh vegetables and honey from our bees, are for sale in season), flower garden, wildlife lake, and riverside (where fishing is possible). There is a private picnic area at the end of the river bank. In spring and summer you may see kingfishers, the golden oriole and hoopoes near the river and green and spotted woodpeckers frequent n the woods near the house. Nightingales are frequent visitors in the spring.

Be one of the first to enjoy this wonderful farm cottage location.

We also have 'La Moussette', a second gite on the same site if you want to make a group booking for up to eight people using both properties. (Also advertised on Holiday Lettings).