Reference Number: 338

This elegant British-owned 18th century manor house offering bed and breakfast accommodation has been welcoming guests since 2003 with many guests returning yesr after year. Located near the village of Jarze it is just 8 minutes drive from Junction 12 of the A11. Angers airport is a 10 minute drive and Tours and Nantes airports are easily accessible. Caen is a comfortable 2.5 hour drive. Between the rivers Loir and Loire, this chambre/table d'hotes is situated in gentle wooded country-side, approx 25 minutes east of Angers, 35 minutes north-west of Saumur and 45 minutes south of Le Mans. The Loire Valley chateaux and vineyards and the historic centres of Tours, Chinon and Fontevraud are all within easy reach.

The property has been restored by French artisans to combine 18th century charm and elegance with 21st century comfort and convenience. The three guest rooms offer supremely comfortable superking or twin beds (many guests have commented on their comfort), with en suite shower rooms, Egyptian cotton bed linen, towels and bathrobes and Roget et Gallet toiletries are provided. A hospitality tray is provided with filter coffee, a selection of teas and biscuits and there is a mini fridge for fresh milk and filtered water. Guests have their own sitting room, located on the ground floor, cosy without being small, elegant without being formal. It has a warm terracotta tiled floor, a lovely original marble fireplace, an honesty bar and a relaxing outlook over the gardens. There are plenty of books and magazines, a variety of card and board games and comfy sofas and armchairs.

The house is surrounded by 4 acres of grounds including a small wood, meadow, potager (the owners grow as much produce for the table as they can), flower garden, small orchard, pond and large rear terrace as well as the lovely heated simming pool. The pool is located in a sunny spot by the old stables, is 10m x 5m with a 'Roman End' and is fully alarmed in accordance with the latest French regulations. There is also a refreshing solar heated shower. The grounds are home to various species of owls as well as deer, hares (which breed each Spring in the meadow), and approximately 100 species of birds.

The owners have negotiated discounted green fees at 4 golf courses and golf breaks can be arranged.

WiFi internet access is now available at this address

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