LE GARGANTUA 3 Epis Gîtes de France + Private heated swimming pool

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A large estate with a swimming pool, a tennis court, and a large house with multiple chimneys.
A pool table with a clear view of a garden through large windows.
A stone building with a patio area featuring a swing set, two blue lounge chairs, and a table.
A large stone building with a symmetrical facade, multiple windows, and a central entrance.
A swimming pool with a wooden deck, surrounded by a fence and lush greenery.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Outdoor pool
    The outdoor pool is a refreshing retreat under the open sky - a rare gem in this area.
5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 15

Popular amenities

  • Private pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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LERNE, Centre-Val de Loire
  • Place, Loire-Anjou-Touraine Regional Natural Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Royal Abbey of Fontevaud
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Château de Villandry
    ‪57 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 15)

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area

About this property

LE GARGANTUA 3 Epis Gîtes de France + Private heated swimming pool

In the Pays de Rabelais, Space, Relaxation and Conviviality are at the rendezvous in Gargantua, large house of 400 m2 in local stone, the Tuffeau.
Pieter will offer you free to start the Bread Oven for an evening "Fouées" with bread dough offered (local specialty), pizzas that will fill young and old. It will be enough for you to bring something to garnish them! Also, free activities are offered to children like the workshop Cerf Volant, photography of the microscopic world.
The Gargantua, classified 3 Epis Gîtes de France, restored in 2016, offering an independent access, this cottage is located in a set of beautifully restored old buildings, two other gites (capacity 5 and 7 people) and the Château des Coudreaux (residence of owners), which add to the charm of the places.
All facilities available on site are for a successful stay, such as the swimming pool (7m * 4m), the playground with table tennis, volleyball / badminton, petanque and indoor billiards, babyfoot. WIFI / internet access.

Of course, the animal park is accessible where the Alpacas will join with pleasure to your group for a walk on the hiking trails that pass in front of the house. The children will marvel at the aviary where crowned cranes, pheasants, geese and ornamental ducks will greet them.
On reservation, a tasting is organized by a professional, to discover the wines of the Loire, directly to Gargantua.
The region has many discoveries like Saumur, Chinon, the Abbey of Fontevraud, the Château de Brézé and its underground, the Golf of Roiffé, the Zoo of Douai la Fontaine, the Loire by bike .... 10 minutes by car on Center Parcs deer forest, but also tree climbing, go-karting, boat trips on the Loire, canoeing ....

R. d.c. : 75 m2 living room (wood burning stove, TV, billiards, table football)
 - kitchen 50 m2 with 2 dishwashers, oven, fridge / freezer, microwave, toaster, coffee maker, kettle
- back kitchen with washing machine, work plan.
- 1st bedroom (1 bed 160) with bathroom. water (shower and toilet)
- wc in the entrance

Floor: living room (TV)
- 2nd bedroom: bed 160, 1 bed 90, bathroom / wc
- 3rd bedroom 1 double bed
- 1 shower room for these two bedrooms and separate WC.
- 4th bedroom 3 beds 90 with its bathroom (shower and toilet)
- 5th bedroom 5 beds 90 with bathroom and separate toilet.
- Crib.
Central heating wood (included). Private courtyard 400 m² not closed (gantry). Public Park +
playground (volleyball, badminton, ping-pong).
Free wood for the stove and bread oven.
A deposit of 500 € is required on the day of arrival.
Optional paid services: sheets 10 € / pers, towels 8 € / pers, final cleaning except kitchen 150 €.
SWIMMING OPENING: 28/04 TO 30/09

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 12:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
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Important information

You need to know

Property # 1608914a
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 15
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Lerne

Located in Lerne, this holiday home is in a rural area. Rabelais Museum and Château de Montsoreau-Museum of Contemporary Art are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Loudun Karting and Aqua Mundo Water Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Maison de la Riviere and Centre Culturel et Social du Véron. Practise your golf swing on a nearby course, or enjoy other activities in the great outdoors, such as cycling and horse riding in the area.
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LERNE, Centre-Val de Loire

What's nearby

  • Loire-Anjou-Touraine Regional Natural Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Royal Abbey of Fontevaud - 12 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Château de Saumur - 26 min drive - 25.6 km
  • Château de Langeais - 49 min drive - 53.7 km
  • Château de Villandry - 57 min drive - 71.4 km

Getting around

  • Loudun Station - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Suzette - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Il Giardino - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Logis Manoir de la Giraudière - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Restaurant La croix blanche - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Le Plaisir Gourmand - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does LE GARGANTUA 3 Epis Gîtes de France + Private heated swimming pool have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

How much does it cost to stay at LE GARGANTUA 3 Epis Gîtes de France + Private heated swimming pool?

As of 21 Aug, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at LE GARGANTUA 3 Epis Gîtes de France + Private heated swimming pool on 31 Aug, 2026 start from S$1,152, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is LE GARGANTUA 3 Epis Gîtes de France + Private heated swimming pool pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at LE GARGANTUA 3 Epis Gîtes de France + Private heated swimming pool?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at LE GARGANTUA 3 Epis Gîtes de France + Private heated swimming pool?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at LE GARGANTUA 3 Epis Gîtes de France + Private heated swimming pool?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is LE GARGANTUA 3 Epis Gîtes de France + Private heated swimming pool located?

This family-friendly Lerne holiday home is located in a rural location, steps from Loire-Anjou-Touraine Regional Natural Park and within 6 mi (10 km) of Loudun Karting and Aqua Mundo Water Park. Domaine de Roiffe Golf Course and Rabelais Museum are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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