Charming Country Retreat: Sleeps 11, Indoor Pool, Pet-Friendly, Near Château-Gontier

A rural setting with old oak trees surrounds this family farmhouse, and animals roam the 6 hectares of fields, including sheep and Charlotte, the affectionate sow.

To further respect the environment, the owners are transforming the current swimming pool into a swimming/bathing area with water from a natural filtration basin during the winter of 2026/2027. The pool's dome cover should be removed by 2027.
The house features spacious rooms, a collection of leather armchairs, 5 bedrooms, 7 beds, 2 bathrooms/shower rooms, and a living room with a wood-burning stove. All-inclusive service is provided: beds made up, towels and kitchen linens, firewood, utilities and cleaning, and two pets are welcome (for more, please contact the booking service).

Located 11 km from Château-Gontier, renowned for its gardens, historic center, marina (boat, bicycle, and paddleboard rentals), and the Refuge de l'Arche wildlife sanctuary. Laval is 30km away.
Local shops are 4km away. A warm welcome awaits you from Clare and Gary, who offer advice in French and English.

PLEASE NOTE: The house is not certified by the French Ministry of Youth and Sports or as a public establishment (ERP), therefore it is not suitable for stays by young people with chaperones. Detached house - Access via a driveway of old oak trees - LEVEL 0: Entrance - Kitchen 25m² with 6-burner range, electric oven & gas oven, microwave, dishwasher, kettle, filter coffee maker, Bodum coffee maker, toaster, washing machine - Living room 36m² with sofa and armchairs, dining area, television, VCR and video library - Bedroom (1) 9m² with two 90x190 bunk beds, storage - Bedroom (2) 12m² with one 160x200 bed, wardrobe - Bathroom, shower, sink and toilet, towel warmer, hairdryer - Separate toilet.

LEVEL 1: Landing with armchairs - Bedroom (3) with cathedral ceiling, 16m², with one 160x200cm bed and one 90x190cm bed - Adjoining rooms: shower room / bedroom 4 / bedroom 5: Shower room with shower, two sinks, and a toilet concealed by a wall - Bedroom (4) 23m² with one 180x200cm bed, storage, and armchairs - Bedroom (5), English-style decor, 37m², with one 140x190cm bed, storage, and a sitting area.

Wi-Fi - Board games.
Large wooded garden in a 6-hectare wooded area. Animals in their enclosures: Charlotte the sow and sheep.

Until September 2026: Indoor, unheated, domed swimming pool - open from April 15th to September 30th - 20m x 4m, 1.5m deep, with access steps.

2027 Season: Open from April 15th to September 30th. THE POOL WILL BE MODIFIED. The pool basin will remain the same shape; however, the water will come from a new basin where rainwater will be naturally filtered. The dome* will no longer be present. Swimming will be unheated. Pool protection: the dome* will remain in place until a barrier is installed.
Terrace with furniture, sun loungers, and a charcoal barbecue.

INCLUDED: Beds made - linens - towels - electricity - heating - swimming pool - cleaning (routine maintenance and tidying of the cottage are mandatory; otherwise, a cleaning fee of €120 will be charged)
SUPPLEMENT: Maximum 2 pets allowed, subject to compliance with the Gîtes de France pet charter (€5/pet/night).
On-site: The caretaker couple is present and discreet.

1-2 night weekend stays: Check-in 6 PM - Check-out 5 PM

3 nights or more: Check-in 6 PM - Check-out 10 AM

Business stays: Maximum 6 people - cleaning fee €120/stay for 1 to 14 nights

Maximum 2 pets per stay: provided they do not chase other animals on the property - No more than 2 pets allowed. Beyond that, contact the booking service at [hidden].
Contact the owners to arrange your arrival a few days beforehand.
A cleaning deposit of €120 is required upon arrival. This will be refunded once the cottage has been regularly cleaned and left in good order.

Optional services to be paid on site and to be booked before your arrival:
. Maximum 2 pets allowed, subject to compliance with the Gîtes de France pet charter. Pet owners must not chase other animals on the property. No more than 2 pets are permitted. For larger groups, please contact the booking service at [hidden]. : 5.0 € per day

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.


End of stay cleaning is included.