5 Bedroom (Sleeps 10) Gite in Fontevraud-L’abbaye

Luxury gite sleeping up to 10, with heated swimming pool in enclosed pretty garden. Within a short walk of both village and woods. Rated 4-star by Anjou Tourisme.

Welcome to this characterful detached stone-built house, sleeping up to 10 people. It has two sitting rooms, so is ideal for family groups.

Enjoy the heated outdoor swimming pool in the large enclosed mature garden, and the South-facing enclosed patio, perfect for eating outside.

Stay a stone’s throw from the Royal Abbey of Fontevraud , with marvellous views of it from most of the bedrooms and the grounds.

Fontevraud’s classic French square is just 300 metres away, with a bakery, three restaurants and two bars, as well as the stunning Abbey …

… and yet the house and garden are tranquil and on the edge of the woods with walks and cycle rides starting from the end of the drive.

The downstairs living and dining area is light and open area with exposed oak beams and the region’s typical tuffeau stone, and large south-facing windows overlooking the garden. At one end a large dining table by the traditional stone fireplace seats 10, and is adjoined by a comfortable seating area to relax; while at the other end there is a large leather sofa and additional seating together with a large television (and DVD player).

A second lounge area is found upstairs with two sofas, a piano, a ‘smart’ TV, books to tempt and large French windows facing east which catch the morning sun.

The house’s rustic style and oak beams continue into the fully equipped kitchen. Outside the kitchen is a sun-trap terrace with electrically operated sun shade for the hotter days and an outside dining table seating 10 people.

Upstairs there are four large en-suite bedrooms: three overlooking the garden and Abbey, one with windows facing north.

There is also one large en-suite bedroom downstairs, with a view across the garden from its south-facing windows.

All of the en-suites have a shower, toilet and washbasin; the one downstairs also has a full-size deep ‘peninsula’ bath.

The downstairs bedroom, and three of the four upstairs, can be arranged with a king-size bed or two single beds. The master bedroom upstairs has a king-size bed.

The garden is fully secure and occupies the south side of the property, with a 10 by 3.5 metre heated swimming pool at one end, two swings at the other, and enough space in between for boules – or for the whole family to relax in the sun. There’s also a full-size outdoor table tennis table and barbecue available to use.

At one end of the house there is a separate courtyard garden where a bed of different mint varieties can be picked for fresh mint tea.

Fontevraud’s picturesque village square is less than 300 metres away, complete with elegant town hall and fountain, and overlooked by the ancient parish church. The square is served by 2 bars, 3 restaurants and a tea room, together with a classic bakery and a mini-supermarket.

The entrance to the Royal Abbey is on the square. Find our house on the wooden model in the rear cloisters!

“Please Always confirm pricing and availability with the owner as these may be subject to change.”