Tasteful, stylish yet practical property, within a minutes drive of vineyards a five minutes from all the facilities of a beautiful French market town.
This exquisite barn conversion is hidden behind a discrete door on a quiet street, combines original 15th century architectural features with high end interior design and furniture, very comfortable beds and terrific shower, the nearly 2 metre(!) thick walls kept the gite cool during the day and warm at night. A few moments walk from the garden was beautiful pool not overlooked at all by the owners who's home is set at right angles to it. The pool area has an equal balance of lots of shade for shade lovers and plenty of sun for sun worshippers, the pool was clean and very warm.
Marylin et Bertrand were super friendly but never intrusive and shared treats with us, including their adorable puppy! And were patient with our French!
Vineyards are a few minutes to the left Montreuil-Bellay exceeded our expectations, wonderful bakers and shops five minutes away, the SuperU in town even opens Sunday morning which is atypical for France. The roads are quiet and easy to drive and well signed, there are many interesting places within a short drive, Angers, Thouars, Chinon and the extraordinary musee-dufresne! We would definitely return at any time of year to this beautiful gite.