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

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From the owner

  • Cottage
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 5 nights min stay

Key information

  • 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.

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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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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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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! :)

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

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.

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

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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8 reviews
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 $97 

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8 reviews
from

 $97 

/ night
Total