The sheepfold – Home 491510 Cottage
- 1 bedroom
- 4 sleeps
- min stay varies
The sheepfold – Home 491510
- Cottage
- 1 bedroom
- sleeps 4
- min stay varies
Key Info
- Beach/lakeside relaxation
- Nearest beach 10 mi
- Child friendly
- Car advised
- Pet friendly
- Private garden
Description from owner
Description
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 Rillé, 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 with traditional tiled floor on the ground floor with a log stove, comfortable double bed settee, dining table and chairs, and an ancient 'petrain' used for mixing bread dough. A contemporary stylish spiral staircase leads upstairs to a double bedroom with exquisite exposed beams, with a double bed and a single bed, with en suite bathroom with shower, bath and loo.
There is a fully equipped modern kitchen with a second log stove, washing machine, microwave, fridge freezer 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 summer weather.
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 gravelled parking area to the front. You can stroll along a path to view the lake from 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, canoe 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 two hectares of organic gardens and woodland which guests are encouraged to wander through and enjoy.
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Saumur and Tours are only 30 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 an orangery created from a ruined building close by in which passion fruit, lemons and oranges and other subtropical fruit are grown and a large permaculture vegetable garden (fresh vegetables and honey from our bees, are for sale in season), flower garden, wildlife lake, and riverside walk. There is a private picnic area on 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 the woods near the house. Nightingales are frequent spring visitors singing all night long.
'La Moussette', a second gite nearby is also available if you need a booking for more people.
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Families
- Great for children of all ages
- Pets welcome
- High chair
Bed & bathroom
- Bedroom 1: Full bed Twin bed
Beds in other rooms: Sofa beds - 1 En suite
Amenities
- Wi-Fi available
- Shared garden
- Private garden
- BBQ
- Patio
- Balcony or terrace
- Private fishing lake or river
- Boat available
- Bicycles available
- Internet access
- Fireplace
- Stove
- Fridge
- Freezer
- Microwave
- Toaster
- Kettle
- Washing machine
- Iron
- High chair
- Stereo system
- Hair dryer
- Linen provided
- Towels provided
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Access
- Parking
- Not suitable for wheelchair users
Getting around
Interaction with guest
Policies
- Check in time: 16:00, Check out time: 10:00
- If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.
- Payment
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This rental can only be paid for online through Holiday Lettings using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
Damage deposit: ($166.37) €150.00 - Smoking
- No smoking at this property
Cancellations
Change of plans? No problem. You could receive a partial or full refund, depending on when you cancel.
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100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).
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24 hours after booking |
50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.
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25% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 2 weeks before check-in.
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2 weeks before |
No refund if cancelled less than 2 weeks before check-in.
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* The booking fee is stated in the cancellation policy information on the payment page. This fee helps us run our secure platform and enables us to provide 24/7 customer support
About the owner
Adrian F.
Tourist License
79358080400011
- Response rate:
- 100%
- Calendar last updated:
- 10 Jan 2020
- Years listed:
- 11
- Based in:
- France
- Overall rating:
- 4_5
Languages spoken: English, French, Spanish
Map and how to get there
Guest reviews
Very Good
– based on 8 reviews
Very Good
8 reviews
- Excellent
- 6
- Very Good
- 1
- Good
- 1
- Poor
- 0
- Terrible
- 0
“Location, Location, Location”
A lovely tranquil gite to relax and enjoy the surrounding area; great for walking and cycling but not too far from the beautiful towns of Samur, Angers and Tours to name a few. Numerous chateaux to visit, wine tasting and conveniently located restaurants to indulge in.Definitely recommend this gite ;we have never slept so well in such a comfy bed. Sally and Adrian were very generous sending over fruit and veg regularly. We had an amazing 2 week stay and hope to be back one day.
“Heerlijke plek om te verblijven”
Een romantisch huisje in een oase van landelijke rust. Het huisje heeft alles wat je nodig hebt voor een ontspannen vakantie. Een schaduwrijke tuin met een fijne hangmat om in te lezen. Goed viswater … More
Response from the owner Thank you for your very kind review. We are very pleased that you enjoyed your stay and caught so many fish in the river here! :)
“Beautiful and peaceful”
We found this house on your site and did not really know quite what to expect from the photos. We followed Adrian's directions and found an idyllic little cottage at the end of a long drive. NB d… More
“Lovely Location”
This little gite is tucked away in a quiet, pretty location. Within walking distance is a small town with a bakery and walks around the lake. The gite is basic but has everything needed and the own… More
Response from the owner While we are happy with the overall review, we are disappointed about a couple of the ratings. These guests rate 'bedding' as only 3 out of 5, but they brought their own bedding and the beds and mattresses are brand new and not cheap ones. Consequently we cannot understand why they should give this rating and what is being rated. The 'cleanliness of the bathroom' is also rated as 3 out of 5 but it was spotless. The room was only completed last year with a new bath and shower, both of which are regularly cleaned thoroughly between visits. There did prove to be a loose toilet seat which we offered to fix but they declined our offer at the time. We always welcome guests bringing problems to us during the stay, so we were disappointed that if they were unhappy with these things they were not mentioned during the visit. We are of course glad that they enjoyed the other aspects of the accommodation and location.
“Tranquil getaway”
We had a lovely time staying at 'La Bergerie'. We were quite tired so enjoyed a lot of lounging in the back garden in the sun and reading - nice to have this private spot. The cottage was l… More
“Charming and helpful hosts made our stay special.”
This cottage is very rural, yet only a 30 or 40 minute drive from the Loire river and some of its main tourist attractions. For us this this worked very well. Adrian and Sally made us feel very welcome, going out of their way to make our stay pleasant and special. The property was clean and well maintained, small, but perfectly adequate for our family of five. The location was charming, including an outdoor terrace and a lake nearby. There is a bakery (open 6 days a week) 2 km away, a short bike ride on the bikes which were made available to us.
“Peace & Quiet in the countryside”
despite the difficult start - don't follow the google maps directions, get to Breil & phone! Adrian & Sally couldn't be more helpful - even drove out to us so we could follow to the … More
“Idyllic”
This was a perfect place to celebrate my husband's 60th birthday. It was so peaceful and tranquil and our family were very comfortably accommodated in the spotlessly clean newly renovated cottage… More
FAQs
- How do I find more info about the property?
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You can get in touch with Adrian (the owner) through the contact form on this page.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your holiday booking to send the owner a message.
- What if I have questions before I book?
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Send Adrian (the owner) an email through the contact form on this page. Alternatively, if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
- How do I contact Adrian (the owner)?
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Send an email through the contact form on this page. Or if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your holiday booking to view Adrian the owner's contact details or send them a message.
- What's the difference between 'Book your stay' and 'Contact the owner/manager'?
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Use the Book your stay form to pay provisionally online and send Adrian (the owner) a booking request. You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then
Or send Adrian (the owner) an enquiry through the Contact the owner/manager form if you’d like a quote or more info first.
- What is a booking request?
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- How do I know what it will cost for my stay?
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Simply enter your holiday dates in the Book your stay form to calculate the cost of your stay.
Click Book now to see a full breakdown of the price.You can also request a quote from Adrian (the owner) through the contact form. The owner will email you the total cost for your dates and a link to book and pay online.
- How do I know if my booking request has been accepted?
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You’ll receive an email within 24 hours to let you know. Or you can check in Manage your holiday booking. No money will leave your account unless it’s accepted.
- How do I pay for my holiday?
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Use the Book your stay form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. Adrian (the owner) will have 24 hours to accept the booking and no money will leave your account before then.
If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your holiday booking.
Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.
- Why can't I call Adrian (the owner) before booking?
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You can exchange contact details with the property owner/manager once your booking is confirmed and you’ve paid in full. Paying and communicating only through our platform allows us to ensure that your booking is covered by our Payment Protection policy.
If you have any questions before booking, you can send the property owner/manager a message via the contact form on their listing. Once you’ve booked, you can discuss the rental and make arrangements for your trip by logging into Manage my booking.
- How do damage deposits work?
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In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.
Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.
- How can I view and manage my booking?
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Go to Manage your holiday booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your holiday or cancel it if you need to.
- How do I pay the balance of my holiday?
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You can pay the remaining balance of your holiday at any point. Simply go to Manage my holiday booking and click Pay now.
We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage my holiday booking to see when the payment will be taken.
- How can I retract my booking request?
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You’ll need to contact Adrian (the owner) to do this. Send them a message in Manage your holiday booking or through the contact form on this page.
- How do I cancel my booking?
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Go to Manage your holiday booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.
- How do I edit my booking?
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You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your holiday booking page. To change your holiday dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Adrian (the owner) a message.
If Adrian (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your holiday booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.
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