Description
In the heart of the Anjou-Saumur vineyards, enjoy a stay at Manoir Les Touches, a property featuring three gîtes with a large park and swimming pool, located just 25 minutes from the banks of the Loire.
Less than 10 minutes from Doué La Fontaine, this partially ground-level gîte with a pool offers 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, providing a comfortable countryside getaway for up to 4 guests.
Inside, the cozy 22m² living space features an open-plan kitchen, dining area, and lounge, with direct access to your private outdoor space. Enjoy al fresco dining in any weather on the covered and equipped terrace, complete with outdoor furniture, sun loungers, and a barbecue.
The gîte includes:
Bedroom 1: A 160x200 cm bed with an en-suite bathroom featuring a shower, toilet, and vanity unit (accessible via three steps).
Bedroom 2: Two 80x200 cm beds that can be joined or separated upon request.
Additionally, there is a second bathroom with a shower, toilet, and sink, all on the ground floor.
A variety of shared amenities are available for use with guests from the neighbouring two gîtes: a games room (with a foosball table, ping-pong table, and board games) located upstairs in the reception area, a playground with swings, and a heated covered pool (open from late April to late September, measuring 6x11m and 1.20 to 1.80m deep).
For an oenotourism experience, wine tastings can be arranged at Manoir Les Touches upon request (organized with the owner), and walks through the nearby vineyards are also possible.
There are plenty of attractions to explore nearby, including troglodyte sites (such as the village of Louresse-Rochemenier, Les Mystères du Falun, and Troglodytes et Sarcophages). Doué La Fontaine and the Bioparc, a renowned animal park, are just 10 minutes away. Montreuil-Bellay, with its château and the Thouet River for canoeing, is 20 minutes away. Saumur, with its Cadre Noir equestrian school and sparkling wine cellars, is 30 minutes away, and Fontevraud Royal Abbey is 40 minutes away. Angers is a 45-minute drive.
You can accommodate up to 14 people by renting all three gîtes on the property. Check the listings for "Villa Anjou" (6 people) and " Villa Bonnezeaux" (4 people). For families with small children, a travel cot, high chair, stair gate, and baby bathtub are available. A private washing machine is also accessible in the laundry area at the reception. On-site parking and Wi-Fi are included.