Situated 1km from the heart of the picturesque town of Saumur this 19th century stone cottage is located on a quiet bank, overlooking the magnificent Loire river.

With spectacular views, our newly refurbished tuffeau cottage is fully equipped with modern facilities. Fitted kitchen, fridge-freezer, cooker, hob, microwave, washing machine. Central heating. Comfortable sitting room with tv/dvd/cd and double sofabed.

First floor. Master bedroom overlooking the river with double bed, adjoining 2nd bedroom with 2 single beds. Shower room and toilet.

Enclosed grounds with ample parking, bbq, sunterraces, patio area and garden furniture provided.

Fantastic restaurants and shopping within walking distance. Excellent location to explore nearby villages, châteaux and wine-tasting. Cycling, swimming, fishing and nature walks all close by. Welcome pack and all linen/towels provided. Non smoking.

E-mail saumurcottage@lycos.co.uk

Facilities

Property Type:	Gites Cottages
Nearest ferry port:	Ouistreham 289km and St Malo 297km.
Nearest restaurant:	1km Saumur centre.
Location and activities:	Situated a short stroll from the centre of Saumur, 2km from Saumur chateau, the tank, mushroom and troglodyte museums, and a stones throw from Gratien et Meyer vineyard and the Loire river. Fontevraud 5km and Montreuil-Bellay 10km.
Bedrooms:	One master bedroom, overlooking the river, with views of the chateau in the winter months. The second bedroom, overlooking the garden, is very large with 2 single beds, but can also be used as a dressing area.
Bathrooms:	There is a newly refurbished shower room, fully tiled with toilet and sink.
Kitchen:	We have a long galley kitchen with newly fitted units. There is a large fridge with ice compartment, washing machine, microwave, oven and electric hob. A toaster, coffee machine, kettle etc, more than enough kitchen utensils, pots, pans and dishes! Oh and a radio/cd player.
Dining:	We have a kitchen table seating 4 people for those rainy and chilly days or for summer evenings, we have a garden table and chairs for 4.
Living area:	There are 2 sofas in the lounge, one converts to a sofabed and is made from good quality pine. This seats 3 people. The other sofa seats 2. We also have a tv and dvd player.
Entertainment on-site:	Bbq is provided on-site. We have tv, dvd, cd, radio, selection of dvds for your use and a range of books.
Outside:	Our gardens have spectacular views of the Loire. The entire garden area is enclosed by railings and gates and therefore safe for children. There is ample space for 2 cars. We have 2 patios - 1 that is almost always in the sun, and another that is almost always a little shadier, so that you can choose your preference. We have a table and chairs for 4 people and 2 sunloungers. We have a sunterrace at the other side of the property that is ideal for breakfast.
Suitability:	The property is ideal for both couples and families. In order to enjoy such fantastic views of the river, we must point out that the property is located on a hill, and therefore those planning to walk into Saumur should bear this in mind.

Owners Recommendations

Eating Out

'Auberge Reine de Sicile'
"For a very special occasion visit 71 Rue Waldeck-Rousseau, Saumur. This very special restaurant offers the best of French cuisine in one of the oldest buildings in Saumur. Completely hidden away from the tourist trail, this bourgeois restaurant will provide a touch of class. Book in advance."

'L'Amuse Bouche '
"For a meal to remember or for a special occasion visit the highly recommended L'Amuse Bouche, 512 Route Montsoreau, Dampierre-sur-Loire, situated on the main road to Montsoreau, heading away from Saumur centre. This restaurant is relatively small but offers a gastronomic feast! Tables must be booked in advance to avoid disappointment. Prepare yourself for a full evening of endless different courses - ensure that you are not in any rush and that you are very hungry!"

'Le Burdigala'
"An excellent every day restaurant that can be found in St Pierre Square in the centre of Saumur. The restaurant is small but excellent value. Try the lunch time menu."

Local Area and Activities

'Chateau de Chenonceau'
"Quite simply the best chateau in the Loire (1 hour drive). The lovely surroundings, the formal garden and the park surrounding it, add to the impression of delicate grace emanating from the castle. Chenonceau is not only remarkable for its architecture and history but also for the fine quality of its collections, as can be seen from the inside visit, Renaissance furniture, a vast ensemble of XVIth and XVIIth century tapestries and a great number of masterpieces. The tour is led by personal Ipod audio - very impressive."

'Gratien and Meyer'
"This is an absolute must see and not only because our cottage in the 18th and 19th centuries was owned by Gratien and Meyer for its employees! Gratien and Meyer provide daily tours of their extensive caves, explaining how wine is made and at the end you are able to sample as much or as little as you would like! Staff are extremely friendly and speak excellent English."

'Montsoreau Chateau'
"This chateau is located in the next village, approximately 5 minutes drive from Saumur. You are able to wander through the vast rooms within the chateau, learning about the history of the Loire and how it brought trade and prosperity to the area throughout the ages. At the end, you are again able to sample some of the excellent wines from the region. Well worth a visit!!"

'Usse'
"The hateau at Usse is very picturesque and is where the legend 'The Sleeping Beauty' originates from. If you have children, they will love to walk around the chateau tower where the displays reinact the fairy tale. Be careful though if you are afraid of heights - not for the faint hearted!!"

Markets and Shopping

'Saumur Saturday Market'
"The Saturday morning market is a must see, where the vast majority of the town centre is taken over by stalls selling local cheese, cooked meats, vegetables, cakes and pastries, clothing, flowers, livestock and if you are lucky, mulled wine!!"

Rental Rates

River View - Sleeps: 2/4, Bedrooms: 2

July & August £350 pw
Rest of year £250 pw

Contact Details

To book this property use the contact details below quoting Holiday France Direct ref: LL002175.

Contact:	Jon and Samantha Knight
Telephone:	01924 252176
Mobile:	07739 144193
Email:	Email the Owner »
Owner's website:	www.saumurcottage.co.uk
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Listing last updated:	29 Sep 2008