Title: Riverside Retreat: Charming Cottage Near Le Mans – Fishing, Hiking & Equestrian Activities - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Riverside Retreat: Charming Cottage Near Le Mans – Fishing, Hiking & Equestrian Activities Cottage in Ballon-Saint-Mars with kitchen and patio ## Photo gallery for Riverside Retreat: Charming Cottage Near Le Mans – Fishing, Hiking & Equestrian Activities ![Property grounds - Riverside Retreat: Charming Cottage Near Le Mans – Fishing, Hiking & Equestrian Activities (Saint-Mars-sous-Ballon)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/99000000/98540000/98537000/98536997/abc23f70.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Riverside Retreat: Charming Cottage Near Le Mans – Fishing, Hiking & Equestrian Activities (Saint-Mars-sous-Ballon)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/99000000/98540000/98537000/98536997/7a81ca39.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets - Riverside Retreat: Charming Cottage Near Le Mans – Fishing, Hiking & Equestrian Activities (Saint-Mars-sous-Ballon)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/99000000/98540000/98537000/98536997/4d5f84f4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV - Riverside Retreat: Charming Cottage Near Le Mans – Fishing, Hiking & Equestrian Activities (Saint-Mars-sous-Ballon)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/99000000/98540000/98537000/98536997/80bf2ff3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV - Riverside Retreat: Charming Cottage Near Le Mans – Fishing, Hiking & Equestrian Activities (Saint-Mars-sous-Ballon)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/99000000/98540000/98537000/98536997/134d3d71.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Riverside Retreat: Charming Cottage Near Le Mans – Fishing, Hiking & Equestrian Activities provides amenities like a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 5646 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Free WiFi - Outdoor Space - Parking available - Barbecue grill ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Riverside Retreat: Charming Cottage Near Le Mans – Fishing, Hiking & Equestrian Activities Charming cottage by the river, you will enjoy a true haven of peace in the countryside with the only sounds of flowing water and birdsong. The cottage is 30 minutes from Le Mans and the 24h circuit with access to the motorway 7km away. At 150m, a hiking trail and a fishing trail are available to you as well as a water sports center and equestrian center nearby. You will also find shops 2 km away. Ground floor: fully equipped kitchen (dishwasher, oven, hob, fridge, microwave, etc.) with dining area. 1 utility room with washing machine. 1 bathroom with shower, 1 sink, 1 toilet + a male toilet. Upstairs, large open space under the attic with 1 lounge area, flat screen and bedroom area with 1 160 bed, 1 140 bed and 1 90 bed. Beds made on arrival, bathroom linen provided. For fishing enthusiasts, fishing trail 150m away. Hiking trails in the immediate vicinity. Property managed by a professional. Unless stated, services such as cleaning, bed linen, towels etc. are not included in the price of this rental. If pets are allowed (information in the advertisement), charges may be applicable. Only equipment mentioned in this advertisement are present. Equipment not mentioned are not considered to be present. Unless there is an electric charging station in the accommodation, charging electric vehicles is prohibited. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Towels provided ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - In a rural location ### Things to do - Hiking/biking trails nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden - Unit size: 646 square feet ## Similar properties ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112360000/112359900/112359894/fa2cdb96.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Quiet country house Torcé-en-Vallée - Washer - Pet friendly 10 Exceptional 1 review CA $113 CA $174 total includes taxes & fees Jan 5 - Jan 6, 2026 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-05&endDate=2026-01-06&selected=112359894&PinnedHotelID=112359894&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1980000/1972400/1972373/7a4bb97c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Originals City, Hôtel Alizéa Saint-Saturnin - Pet friendly - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant 8.2 Very good 146 reviews CA $91 CA $105 total includes taxes & fees Dec 27 - Dec 28 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-27&endDate=2025-12-28&selected=1972373&PinnedHotelID=1972373&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Twin Room, 2 Single Beds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/14000000/13570000/13566000/13565991/86e724af.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### ibis budget Le Mans Centre Bollée - Pet friendly - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Breakfast available 7.6 Good 421 reviews CA $72 CA $83 total includes taxes & fees Dec 28 - Dec 29 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-28&endDate=2025-12-29&selected=13565991&PinnedHotelID=13565991&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM Minimum check-in age: 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### We should mention Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation ### Property is also known as 19943715441 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C48.19071%2C0.25460&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=JIscbK3LNDC-ZP30aSiWvDwSLCE=) Saint-Mars-sous-Ballon #### What's nearby - Château of Beaumont-sur-Sarthe \- 14 min drive \- 17.5 km - Normandie-Maine Regional Natural Park \- 19 min drive \- 24.9 km - St-Julien Cathedral \- 26 min drive \- 27.6 km - Circuit de la Sarthe \- 30 min drive \- 40.3 km - Bugatti Circuit \- 31 min drive \- 41.3 km #### Getting around - Montbizot Station - 13 min drive - Le Mans (LME-Arnage) - 42 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪L'écolier - ‬12 min drive - ‪A la Table du Puisard - ‬5 min drive - ‪Les Jardins de Marolles - ‬11 min drive - ‪Les Routiers - ‬11 min drive - ‪Le Cobra - ‬15 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Riverside Retreat: Charming Cottage Near Le Mans – Fishing, Hiking & Equestrian Activities pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Riverside Retreat: Charming Cottage Near Le Mans – Fishing, Hiking & Equestrian Activities? ### What time is check-out at Riverside Retreat: Charming Cottage Near Le Mans – Fishing, Hiking & Equestrian Activities? ### Where is Riverside Retreat: Charming Cottage Near Le Mans – Fishing, Hiking & Equestrian Activities located? ## Have a question? 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