Gîte Saumur The romantic and calm dovecote

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A two-story house with a balcony, a small attached structure, and a fenced yard.
A modern living room with a sofa, a red rug, and a white coffee table.
A kitchen with a wooden staircase, a dining table with chairs, and a hanging light fixture.
A modern kitchen with a built-in oven, a sink, and a coffee maker. There is a wooden ceiling and a tiled backsplash.
A modern living room with a wooden ceiling, a black fireplace, a white chair, a wooden bench, and a TV mounted on the wall.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Cook, dine, and unwind
    Top-rated for its fully equipped kitchen, perfect for every meal.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Breakfast for a fee
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Épieds, Pays de la Loire
  • Place, Domaine du Bois Mignon
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Musée des Blindés
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Place, Château de Saumur
    ‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Épieds

Located in Épieds, this holiday home is in a rural area and near a water park. Château de Montsoreau-Museum of Contemporary Art and Musée des Blindés are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Domaine du Bois Mignon and Château d'Éternes Winery. Travelling with kids? Consider Aqua Mundo Water Park and Loudun Karting. Kayaking and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Épieds, Pays de la Loire

What's nearby

  • Domaine du Bois Mignon - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Musée des Blindés - 19 min drive - 17.0 km
  • Château de Saumur - 22 min drive - 18.8 km
  • Château de Langeais - 46 min drive - 52.3 km
  • Château de Villandry - 54 min drive - 70.0 km

Getting around

  • Montreuil-Bellay Station - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chez Mimie - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Restaurant La croix blanche - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Le Bussy - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪L’Alcôve - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪le jardin des envies - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Gîte Saumur The romantic and calm dovecote pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Gîte Saumur The romantic and calm dovecote?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Gîte Saumur The romantic and calm dovecote?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gîte Saumur The romantic and calm dovecote?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gîte Saumur The romantic and calm dovecote located?

This family-friendly Épieds holiday home is located in a rural location, within 2 mi (3 km) of Domaine du Bois Mignon and Loire-Anjou-Touraine Regional Natural Park. Château de Brézé is 3.1 mi (5 km) away.

Reviews

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10/10

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10/10

Communication

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Location

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A beautifully converted and well equipped dovecote with welcoming and helpful hosts.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We had a lovely stay at the Pigeonnier, we were warmly welcomed by our hosts Cecile and Yannick and the property was simply charming. Everything we needed was there ready for us - we really couldn't have asked for more.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Peace and tranquility
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Perfect relaxing break

We loved the dovecote the attention to detail was spot on, we had everything we needed and more. Yannick and Cecile were lovely hosts. Lots to do in the area in such beautiful surroundings. We will return to such a perfect place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Le Pigeonnier

It is a beautiful Gite in a great location. The owners are lovely, always ready to help, but not intrusive.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Dovecote with a Wood Stove

We were very pleased. It was perfect for a couple. We arrived on a cold afternoon and the wood stove quickly warmed us up. The bathroom and kitchen had everything we needed and the bed was comfortable. A great deal of thought and work went into converting this structure, resulting in a gem. The hosts were very friendly and helpful. We hated to have to leave.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful and quiet

Amazing. Simply amazing and unique. You could not ask for a better holiday escape than this 3 story rework of a traditional dove cote in the Loire valley. Kitchen is stocked with everything you need as well great appliances. Abundant hot water and a well stocked wood supply for firing up the wood burning fireplace for winter warmth and relaxation. 5***** stars
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Fantastic experience

What a fabulous restoration of 'the Pigeonnier', amazing, impeccable, and with a modern twist, delightful and magic. Everything is there, impeccable and clean, kitchen equipment perfect and plenty of it, bedding, towels, etc A private garden as well, and of course private and secure parking. extremely quiet too. We would definitely recommend it. The hosts are very welcoming and helpful, with great recommendations for outings, please go and enjoy. Camille and Brian
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Wonderfully restored apartment in vineyards

Cecile and Yannick do not overpromise when they state on their website that they look forward to welcoming their guests to a wonderfully calm and peaceful environment. Indeed, we received a very warm welcome with home-made honey, grapes and tomatoes from the garden. The Pigeoneer cottage is a real experience: while you still feel like in on old pigeon loft, it is all brand new; the kitchen is well equipped, the bed is very comfortable, and the cottage is overall very tastefully furnished with lots of attention paid to details. It is also spotlessly tidy, even the pigeon holes, which are by definition destined to attract dust, are clean. The stairs to the bedroom gallery perfectly blend into the apartment but require you to be reasonably surefooted. The terrace overlooking the vineyards invites for breakfast, lunch or dinner (restaurants and supermarkets are withing 10-15 minutes driving distance). Moreover, deck-chairs allow you to experience the ‘sounds of silence’ of the place. During a wonderful and relaxing week, we visited many sights and towns nearby (Breze, Chinon, Saumur, Angers), but also truly enjoyed the quality of the cottage and its peaceful surroundings. A big thank you to Cecile and Yannick to make this possible.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020
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10/10 Excellent

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Superbe rénovation d un pigeonnier en plein milieu des vignes. Un gîte qui réussi l association entre l ancien et le moderne. Idéalement placé pour découvrir de nombreux site a proximité. Surtout ne pas hésiter a suivre les conseils de nos hôtes Cécile et Yannick qui en plus de leur gentillesse ont su nous faire découvrir leur région loin des classiques et ainsi, allez de découvertes en surprises.Nous ne pouvons que recommander ce gîte tant par les prestations qu'il offre que par l accueil de nos hôtes Delphine et Christophe
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Een ideaal verblijf om de omgeving te verkennen.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Très bon accueil! Explications très détaillées de activités à faire, très bon petit déjeuner…
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Magnifique gîte dans un écrin de verdure

Très belle rénovation pour ce pigeonnier , au calme , dans une très belle région.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Erholsame Tage

Wunderschöner Aufenthalt in einem aussergewöhnlichen Objekt .Super ruhig gelegen . Cecile und Jannik sind ganz wunderbare Menschen , die sich liebevoll um uns gekümmert haben . Eine Bereicherung , ihnen begegnet zu sein . Wir hoffen auf ein Wiedersehen . In der Gegend gibt es unendlich viel zu entdecken .
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Agréable séjour

Accueil chaleureux et très sympathique des propriétaires Le gîte est très joliment aménagé et se trouve au calme. Jolie région
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Belle prestation de haute qualité

Nous avons passé un beau séjour dans le gîte du Pigeonnier chez Cécile et Yannick. L'accueil est très amical, simple et chaleureux. Nos hôtes nous ont apporté des informations sur la région, le pays et de bonnes adresses que nous avons appréciées. La région est pleine de ressources pour des visites, des balades et la gastronomie. Des balades directement à partir du gîte sont possibles. Le gîte est de haute qualité, moderne dans un bâtiment original et remarquable pour l'espace privatif et le calme. Un lieu à retenir, pour y revenir.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Hébergement insolite, charmant avec tout le confort

Très bon accueil. Cécile et son mari sont prévenants et vous donnent de bons conseils sur la région pour les visites. La cheminée est très agréable et l'emplacement parfait pour visiter la région de Saumur. un Grand merci
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent stay

A beautifully presented property with excellent and very helpful hosts. A really relaxing week in a good location with access to numerous Loire chateaux and of course, good wine.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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Chateaux und Weine

Wir haben das vorgefunden,was wir erhofft haben und waren rundherum zufrieden. Der Kontakt mit der Vermieterseite war stets möglich, auch wenn wir unwahrscheinlich wenig nachfragen mussten. Wir haben noch nicht alle Sehenswürdigkeiten besuchen und nicht alle Weine probieren können. Also werden wir versuchen, dies weiterzuführen.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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Kleines Paradies

Was für eine Ruhe im und am Taubenhaus. Wunderschön ausgebautes ehemaliges Taubenhaus mit großem weitläufigem Garten. Die Besitzer sind sehr hilfsbereit und freundlich. Wer die Ruhe braucht, nur zu empfehlen.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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Un vrai petit paradis

Calme et tranquilité au rendez vous. Le gîte est juste magnifique, spacieux et très bien équipé. L'espace jardin est agréable et aux pieds des vignes. Détente assurée et des propriétaires sympathiques, souriants et d'une organisation parfaite, il ne manquait rien pour ce sublime séjour que nous n'oublierons pas. Olivier et Didier
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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Delightful stay

We enjoyed a lovely relaxing week at Le Pigeonnier. Everything you could need for a comfortable stay is provided. Our hosts were a most delightful family (cat and dog included).
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent séjour

Notre séjour au pigeonnier nous a permis de nous relaxer et de nous détendre dans un lieu calme, agréable et atypique. Céline et Yannick, nous ont accueillis avec gentillesse et convivialité. Ils ont su nous indiquer les lieux à visiter, à découvrir ainsi que l’adresse d’un excellent restaurant : l’Essentiel. Nous avons passé un excellent séjour et nous ne manquerons pas d’en faire la publicité auprès de nos proches.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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Heerlijk

Wie op zoek is naar een accommodatie op een heerlijk rustige omgeving is hier aan het juiste adres. Een heerlijk rustige ligging, een prachtige gîte, op fietsafstand of met de wagen kort bij een hele lijst bezienswaardigheden aan de Loire en een vriendelijke gastvrouw/heer. Alle beschrijvingen kloppen helemaal met wat je krijgt. Kortom … een zeer gesmaakte week Loire gehad.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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The Perfect French Break

We have stayed in cottages all over Europe and this was one of the best. Although the dovecote is in the grounds of the hosts property, it feels very secluded, private and very quiet. Our hosts were delightful! A really charming and genuine couple who go out of their way to make your stay is memorable. They even bought charcoal for us for the BBQ. They speak English brilliantly which was a relief as we dont speak French. The dovecote has recently been converted to accomodation and looks stunning. Its a bonus having a washing machine as most places dont. You have your own private garden which borders a vineyard. Its perfectly French! You walk round the garden at night and just hear the birds. You are surrounded by countryside & vineyards but only 15 minutes away from Saumer which is quite big and has all your supermarkets & places to eat. There are lots of tourist places to visit on your doorstep and we appreciated the recomendations by our hosts that we couldnt find on the internet. Our stay was brilliant and it was a pleasure to have met our hosts. We even have plans to drive down again next year just to stay there again. Thank you for a wonderful break.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
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