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Breil Vacation cottage accomodation with beach/lake nearby, internet access, balcony/terrace and walking

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Cottage
1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
3 nights min stay

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Key information

100% refund within 24 hours after booking. See Policies & House Rules
Beach/lakeside relaxation
Nearest beach 10 mi
Child friendly
Car advised
Pet friendly
Private garden

From the owner

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.

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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Amenities

Bed & bathroom

Bedroom 1: Full bed Twin bed
Beds in other rooms: Sofa beds
1 En suite

Families

Great for children of all ages
Pets welcome
High chair

Access

Parking
Not suitable for wheelchair users

Essentials

Wi-Fi available
Private garden
BBQ
Patio
Balcony or terrace
Boat available

Bicycles available
Internet access
Fireplace
Stove
Fridge
Freezer
Microwave
Toaster
Kettle
Washing machine
Iron
High chair
Stereo system
Linen provided
Towels provided

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Interaction with guest

We live on site but respect the privacy of our guests. We are always available for help, advice and sorting out minor problems. We will do everything we can to make your stay comfortable and enjoyable and will always endeavour to put right any problem if it is within our power to do so. Never hesitate to let us know if you have any problem or complaint as our aim to ensure you have a happy and relaxing holiday.

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Cancellation policy

Full refund

100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).

Partial refund

50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.

25% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 2 weeks before check-in.

No refund

No refund if cancelled less than 2 weeks before check-in.

100% refund100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).

Booking confirmed

50% refund50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.

24 hours after booking

25% refund25% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 2 weeks before check-in.

4 weeks before

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Things to know

Check in: 16:00 Check out: 10:00
If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.

Payment

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: ($161.46) €150.00

Smoking

No smoking at this property

House rules

Sorry but no stag night or hen night parties.

About the owner

Adrian F.

Tourist License
79358080400011

Calendar last updated:: 02 Jun 2023
Years listed:: 15

Languages spoken: English, French, Spanish

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A Holiday Lettings verified reviewer

Location, Location, Location

Sep 2019

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 vi… More

15 Oct 2019

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Familiejdejong

Heerlijke plek om te verblijven

Aug 2019

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

11 Aug 2019

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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! :)

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jocurtis289

Great Dunmow, United Kingdom

Beautiful and peaceful

Sep 2014

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

4 Jan 2015

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GWENDOLYNNr

Belper, United Kingdom

Lovely Location

Apr 2014

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

13 Apr 2014

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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.

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Rory G

Aberdeen, United Kingdom

Tranquil getaway

Aug 2013

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

27 Aug 2013

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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.

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How can I retract my booking request?

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How do I edit my booking?

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