Titre : Belle retraite romantique avec piscine privée, offrant la paix et la tranquillité – Avis, offres et photos 2026 | Expedia.ca [Afficher tous les hébergements](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=31197188&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Maison entière # Private pool in a beautiful, romantic retreat, offering peace and quiet Cottage à Noyant-Villages avec une piscine privée et une cuisine ## Galerie de photos de l’hébergement Private pool in a beautiful, romantic retreat, offering peace and quiet ![Restauration en plein air](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31200000/31197200/31197188/d0fedae7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Piscine chauffée](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31200000/31197200/31197188/c41ca9d9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Détail de l’extérieur](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31200000/31197200/31197188/1c2dc176.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Téléviseur, foyer, lecteur de DVD, livres](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31200000/31197200/31197188/3ae50eb7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Détail de l’extérieur](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31200000/31197200/31197188/17f827a3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Aperçu - Emplacement - Commodités - Politiques ## Avis 10 Exceptionnel ### Maison entière 1 chambre1 salle de bain4 personnes ## Commodités populaires - Piscine - Cuisine - Laveuse - Wi-Fi gratuit - Espace extérieur - Déjeuner disponible ## Ajoutez des dates pour connaître les prix Arrivée Départ Voyageurs ## À propos de cet hébergement ### Hébergement entier Vous aurez la maison entière pour vous et ne la partagerez qu’avec d’autres voyageurs de votre groupe. ### Private pool in a beautiful, romantic retreat, offering peace and quiet ‘La Petite Maison de Sue’ at Les Hautes Guissinieres is a pretty little maison d’amis attached to our 18th century farmhouse near the Town of Parçay-les-Pins in the Mains et Loire region of France. A cosy beamed living area on the ground floor includes a wood burning stove, large comfy sofa bed, dining table and kitchen including: Gas cooker with hob / microwave and fridge. Electric heaters efficiently ‘take the chill off’ if required, there is a TV with both French and English options. The spacious double En-Suite bedroom upstairs is equipped with a travel cot should it be required, and offers the most beautiful views across the surrounding fields. There is also a double sofa bed downstairs if needed. This could be used by extended family members or good friends (please be aware that it is in the main living area and would require sharing the en suite bathroom). Fresh linen and towels, along with a welcome pack are provided for all our guests, and should you forget any essentials, we will be happy to help you out. Sitting among fields on the edge of a beautiful ancient forest, the cottage offers an ideal base for those wishing to completely relax, surrounded by the peace and quiet of this beautiful part of France. And in 2020, we are delighted to offer a 10x5 metres salt water heated outdoor pool for your private use. While there are lovely walks through the forest for many miles, the national and regional cycle route runs by, meaning you can explore beautiful countryside. From the lovely Lac de Rille, with its tranquil atmosphere, steam train, fishing and wildlife reserve (including observation posts for the wide variety of birds), to the nearby wine region of Bourgeil, which can be reached either by car or on bike, taking in the breathtaking scenery as you go. Parçay-les-Pins is a small friendly town with a beautiful church, and family run general store and boulangerie. There is also a cafe bar beside the museum dedicated to the work of the famous sculptor, Jules Desbois. As well as the nearby attractions, we are within 30 minutes of the Loire River, providing the opportunity to explore the famous chateaus and towns. You will never grow tired of enjoying the splendour and history of these castles, as well as the variety offered by their gardens. The larger towns of Angers and Tours are within an hour, offering a large choice of shops, restaurants and markets, as well as their own interesting history. The train station at Le Mans about an hour away so is in easy reach of Paris international Airport. The Loire Valley exemplifies the good things in life; a leisurely pace of life, a mild climate, fine wines and a gentle people. The region is one of rolling countryside; the rich river valley and its vineyards, the fertile arable land, the orchards and the forests. Timeless villages hidden off the beaten track, or lively local towns. There are themed tours to follow, marked walks, wine discovery and ‘degustation’ routes and national park areas. Named after the river that runs through its heart, the Loire is one of the most famous places in western France. At 1020km in length from its source in the Massif Central to its destination in the Atlantic Ocean, the Loire is France’s longest river. Formerly the playground of kings, princes and the nobility, the Pays du Loire is still the wealthiest are of France. Entering it is like stepping back in time. Originally built as fortress in the Middle Ages, its castles, hunting lodges and manor houses were gradually converted into lavish pleasure palaces during the Renaissance period. Saumur - An impressive town overlooked by the splendid 14th century château with its black slate turrets and white tuffeau walls. Narrow streets wind their way down from the château to the Place Saint Pierre where there are half-timbered houses and a medieval church. As well as the château, Saumur has several churches, a Decorative Arts Museum, Tank Museum, Mushroom Museum (deep down in limestone caves), a 5,000-year-old ‘dolmen’ – a Neolithic burial chamber. There is the famous Cadre Noir – the National Riding School and Cavalry, founded in 1814\. There are also caves where local sparkling wines are made and can be tasted. At night the town is a beautiful sight, with lights and buildings reflected in the waters of the river. There are bars and pubs, cafes and a great choice of restaurants. Tours - This cathedral city has a mixture of the new and old. At the heart of the city is the medieval town ‘Le Vieux Tours’ which shows evidence of Roman ancestors and Renaissance architecture. At its heart is the Place Plumereau, a lively square surrounded by tall, half-timbered buildings dating from the 15th century. A few minutes away by foot sees you on the main street of Tours. Here you’ll find chic fashion boutiques and large department stores, craft shops, bookshops, picture galleries and shops for stylish kitchen equipment. As well as all this, Tours hosts a multitude of other beautiful buildings and things to see. There is the Cathédrale St-Gatien, the Hôtel Goüin, home to the city’s archaeological museum, the Wine Museum of Touraine, and Place Pierre-le-Puellier, an evacuated Gallo-Roman and medieval cemetery which once formed part of a Renaissance cloister. Angers, the capital of the Anjou region, is situated on the river Maine, a few kilometers before the Maine joins the Loire. It is a thriving university town with wide boulevards, modern shops, beautiful public gardens and narrow older streets evocative of its long history. It is a town of two faces, with a wealth of cultural and natural heritage. There are museums, the chateau (home to the Apocalypse Tapestries), cathedral and churches and more than 45 timber framed houses – there are modern hi-tech industries such as Bosch, Scania, Yves Saint-Laurent and the headquarters of the famous Remy-Cointreau Distillery – a nice end to the day perhaps!! Old and new combine perfectly in Angers – it is a thriving, alive town with something for everyone. The Château of Chinon, a medieval fortress, was built high above the River Vienne to protect the valley. History tells that it was here, in the Great Hall, that Joan of Arc recognised the Dauphin. It was also here that Richard the Lion-heart came when fatally wounded. The château has three different forts or keeps, waterless moats, underground passages and dungeons. Chinon is a lovely old fortified town with cobbled streets and alleys which wind their way up and down and along the hillside. In the town are also the Musée du Vieux-Chinon (a local history museum), an Animated Wine Museum, Musée de la Deviniere, the Maison Rouge and the Église St-Maurice. There is a wealth of eating houses and small shops. The town and region are famous for the ‘Chinon’ vineyards where superb red wines are produced. Fontevraud The Abbey of Fontevraud is the ancient burial place of the Plantagenet’s who were the Counts of Anjou, Ducs of Normandie and Aquitaine and then for over three hundred years Kings of England. Robert d’ Arbrissel founded the Abbey at the end of the eleventh century. In 1150 at the rise of power of the Plantagenet’s the Abbey supervised nearly 5000 people in priories and convents in France, Spain and England. The French revolution put an end to the existence of the Fontevraud. In 1804 during the First Empire, Napoleon converted the Abbey into a prison for common criminals. It remained this way until 1963\. Since then it has profited from extensive restoration and is now one of the most visited monuments in the Loire Valley. The Lac de Rillé was created in 1976/77 by constructing an earth dam on the River Lathan at Gué Morin near Breil in Maine et Loire. The lake stretches from Rillé in Indre et Loire to Breil and is bisected by a ‘digue’ forming two ‘separate’ lakes. The top part is known as the Lac de PIncemaille (literally ‘pinched waist’) and has a leisure beach, camping site and holiday cabins at what is known as ‘Huttopia’; the lower part is preserved as a nature reserve (classified as one of Europe’s key sites for wild life in the ‘Natura 2000’ series) and a special site for birds by the LPO, (‘Ligue pour la Protection des Oiseaux). The main part of the lake is also a great attraction for fishermen and is well stocked with carp, ‘silure’ (huge catfish) and various other coarse fish. There are numerous species of birds, from herons to rare migratory birds, and ospreys have visited the lake in some summers. The main purpose of the lake is for irrigation and when the lake is full at the end of winter, the River Lathan feeds irrigation schemes in the Loire Valley for horticulture and agriculture. Fishing The Lake is also a well known spot for fishing, including night fishing. It offers real sport with carp up to 20kg, the renowned ‘silure’ or European catfish which can be enormous, as well as pike, zander, black bass, roach, perch, and tench. You can get more information from the local Federation de Peche and licences and permits can be obtained at the Gamme Vert in nearby Noyant. There are more than 300 châteaux in the Loire Valley, more than you can visit in one holiday, so a little advance preparation and planning will pay dividends. Within one hour from Parçay-les-Pins you can visit 18 châteaux. The Loire Valley was the centre of power in France until the 16th century and after that continued to be the area favoured by the French kings and nobility for hunting and leisure. Their presence in the lush, fertile valley attracted the very best builders, skilled in the use of the natural tuffeau stone to build the châteaux. Whichever château you visit you can be sure the setting will be beautiful. ## Commodités de l’hébergement ### Piscine/spa - Piscine chauffée - Piscine privée ### Internet - Disponible dans le cottage : Wi-Fi gratuit ### Stationnement et transport - Voiture nécessaire - Stationnement sur place ### Cuisine - Batterie de cuisine, vaisselle et couverts - Bouilloire électrique - Cafetière-théière - Essuie-tout - Four - Four à micro-ondes - Grille-pain - Réfrigérateur - Surface de cuisson ### Restauration - Déjeuner offert moyennant des frais - Table de salle à manger ### Chambres - Chambre - Draps fournis ### Salle de bain - 1 salle de bain - Papier de toilette - Savon - Séchoir à cheveux - Serviettes fournies ### Lieux de séjour - Foyer - Poêle à bois - Salle de séjour - Table de salle à manger ### Divertissement - Jeux - Lecteur de DVD - Livres - Téléviseur avec chaînes par câble/satellite ### Espaces extérieurs - Barbecue - Cour clôturée - Jardin - Meubles extérieurs - Patio ### Buanderie - Installations de buanderie - Laveuse ### Confort - Chauffage ### Animaux de compagnie - Aucun animal de compagnie autorisé ### Accessibilité - Sections fumeurs ### Services et commodités - Entretien ménager sur demande - Fer et planche à repasser - Service de livraison de repas - Téléphone ### Points d’intérêt de l’endroit - En zone rurale - Hôpital à proximité ### Activités - Bateau - Golf - Kayak - Piscine chauffée - Vélos - Cyclisme à proximité - Écotourisme à proximité - Observation d’oiseaux à proximité - Pêche à proximité - Sentiers de randonnée ou de vélo à proximité - Visites de vignobles à proximité ### Dispositifs de sécurité - Détecteur de monoxyde de carbone (L’hôte a indiqué qu’il y avait un détecteur de monoxyde de carbone dans l’hébergement.) - Détecteur de fumée (L’hôte a indiqué qu’il y avait un détecteur de fumée dans l’hébergement.) - Trousse de premiers soins - Extincteur ### Information générale - Entretien ménager (sur demande) - Jardin - Vélos ## Hébergements similaires ![Façade de l’hébergement ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120060000/120055400/120055351/d60f7603.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Le Clos de la Touche Cheillé - 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Les renseignements fournis par l’hébergement peuvent être traduits au moyen d’outils de traduction automatique. ### Animaux de compagnie Les animaux de compagnie ne sont pas autorisés. ### Enfants et lits supplémentaires Les enfants sont bienvenus. ### Événements Aucun événement autorisé ### Fumeurs/non-fumeurs Permis de fumer dans certaines aires ## Renseignements importants ### À savoir Des frais par personne supplémentaire peuvent s’appliquer et varient selon les politiques de l’établissement. Une pièce d’identité avec photo émise par le gouvernement et un dépôt en espèces, une carte de crédit ou une carte de débit pour couvrir les frais accessoires peuvent être requis à l’arrivée. Les demandes spéciales sont sujettes à la disponibilité au moment de l’enregistrement et peuvent entraîner des frais supplémentaires. Les demandes spéciales ne peuvent pas être garanties. Les fêtes et les événements de groupe sont strictement interdits. L’hôte a indiqué qu’il y avait un détecteur de monoxyde de carbone dans l’hébergement. L’hôte a indiqué qu’il y avait un détecteur de fumée dans l’hébergement. Cet hébergement comprend les dispositifs de sécurité suivants : un extincteur et une trousse de premiers soins. Cet établissement est géré par l’intérmediaire de notre partenaire Vrbo. Vrbo vous enverra un courriel contenant un lien vers un compte Vrbo qui vous permettra de modifier ou d’annuler votre réservation. ### À noter Conformément à la réglementation nationale, les transactions en espèces effectuées dans cet hébergement ne peuvent pas dépasser 1000 GBP. Pour plus de renseignements, veuillez communiquer avec l'hébergement en utilisant les coordonnées qui figurent dans la confirmation de réservation. Une voiture est nécessaire pour accéder à l'établissement et pour se déplacer pendant le séjour. ## À propos du quartier À Noyant-Villages, ce cottage se situe en zone rurale. Voici un site local : Châteaux de la Loire, et pour découvrir quelques activités de la région, visitez ces endroits : Domaine Druet et Domaine des Géleries. Vivez des aventures aquatiques dans la région en essayant la pêche, ou profitez des grands espaces en découvrant l’écotourisme, les pistes de randonnée/de vélo et le cyclisme. [Visiter le guide de voyage pour Parçay-les-Pins](https://www.expedia.ca/fr/Parcay-Les-Pins.dx3000036577) [Afficher plus de cottages à Parçay-les-Pins](https://www.expedia.ca/fr/Parcay-Les-Pins-Cottages.d3000036577-aaCottages.Guide-de-Voyage-Hebergement) ![Carte](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%7C47.42227%2C0.17849&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Z6zrTe2oFjbNMzLq7COAIF2bcos=) Noyant-Villages, Pays De La Loire ### À proximité - ![#LifeAtExpedia The magnificent Chateau D'Azay-le-Rideau, one of many sites in the Loire Valley. 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Seuls les voyageurs qui ont réservé un séjour avec nous peuvent soumettre un avis. Nous vérifions les avis et publions tous les avis, positifs ou négatifs, qui respectent nos directives. [Plus de renseignements](https://www.expedia.ca/fr/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 – Excellent 9 8 – Bien 0 6 – Acceptable 0 4 – Médiocre 0 2 – Terrible 0 ### 10 Propreté ### 10 Emplacement ## Avis ### 10/10 – Excellent #### eric j. 1 mai 2023 Points forts : Propreté #### +++++ Nos accueillants ont été plein de petites attentions « adorables » merci merci à eux! ##### eric j. Séjour de 3 nuits en avril 2023 ### 10/10 – Excellent #### Fiona R. 31 juill. 2021 Points forts : Propreté #### Charming Gite Lovely cottage very well equipped. Everything you need for a summer vacation including a heated pool. Jo and Paul were excellent hosts and helped with local information and any issues with the gite. ##### Fiona R. Séjour de 10 nuits en juillet 2021 ### 10/10 – Excellent #### Christelle R., London, UK 20 août 2019 Points forts : Propreté #### A Beautiful Couple’s Retreat This property is well equipped and tastefully done. The owners were great. They allowed us to have the privacy needed and yet available at any request necessary. The location gives plenty of choices to visit markets, small villages and many chateaux. Just what we needed. Thank you The Renauds ##### Christelle R. Séjour de 7 nuits en août 2019 ### 10/10 – Excellent #### Robert A. 10 oct. 2017 #### A lovely little cottage in a quiet rural setting - the nicest place we have found yet. A property created with real love and care, and it shows. Clean and comfortable with a good bed, private parking for our vintage car, surrounded by a lovely garden with a private bit for the gite and looking out over woods and farmland. Lots of extras provided (bikes, loungers, barbicue etc) and the most delightful host (and dogs) who made us really welcome. We didn't want to leave and can't wait to come back again. It would make an ideal base throughout the year for walkers and cyclists. Friendly British-run cafe in the local village used by a good mixture of locals and incomers. ##### Robert A. Séjour de 7 nuits en septembre 2017 ### 10/10 – Excellent #### Nigel O., Hastings 10 août 2017 #### perfect peace! We were made to feel very welcome by our hosts Jo And Paul. Lovely Gite in a tranquil location. Ideal for Chateau lovers and the evening walks in the woodlands nearby proved to be the ideal way to end a perfect day. Recommended! ##### Nigel O. Séjour de 5 nuits en juillet 2017 ### 10/10 – Excellent #### Donald H. 25 janv. 2017 #### Set in a quiet hamlet but close to a village with a shop and a bar/restaurant. Couple's retreat! The owners, Jo and Paul, live adjoined to this quaint gite. They manage to strike that balance, between being attentive, helpful and available to meet all reasonable needs, and yet never intrusive. They will offer advice on local amenities and attractions, let you know details of local events and direct you to the best vineyards to visit! Kargo, the rescue dog also knows exactly how to behave with visitors and in our case, he always gave us a very waggy tail when we arrived 'home'! As a keen angler, Paul advised me on several good spots to spend a day in beautiful surroundings with a typical French picnic but he also managed to enter me into a local fishing competition! Local to the gite, you can walk or cycle through shady lanes and through forest. Fruit and vegetables are farmed and sold locally, the restaurant in Parcay-Les-Pins is good value and a must-see for me was the museum to sculptor, Jules Desbois: "De tous, la sculpture est l'art le plus accessible" - Jules Desbois (1851 - 1935) A lovely space to exhibit the work of one France's best 'Rodinesque' artists. In addition, for culture-vultures, within a short drive in any direction, you will find a beautiful chateau around every bend- or so it seems. We became habitual chateau-visitors! Francophile couples looking for a rural retreat will love this little haven for relaxation! ##### Donald H. Séjour de 14 nuits en juillet 2016