La Bergerie

The guest-house "La Bergerie" is part of our small estate, known locally as ‘Le Petit Chateau du Marthe’, and only a 10 minute drive from junction 26 of the A28 autoroute, 39km from Tours airport and 48km from Le Mans. The estate enjoys a hill-top position, which affords panoramic views across the valley of the Loir (a tributary of La Loire), and especially so from La Bergerie’s private terrace, where wonderful sunsets can be enjoyed. Access is through electric security-gates and parking is completely secure, private and level. On the ground floor the accommodation offers a large kitchen with a gas cooker, microwave, toaster, Nespresso coffee pod machine, kettle, fridge-freezer, a well-stocked cupboard containing all the cookware required for your stay, and including china, glassware and cutlery. There is also a large kitchen table with chairs to seat at least six people for breakfast or informal dining. The kitchen leads to a large open salon or sitting room, with a traditional fireplace stocked with logs, comfortable leather sofa, and a dining area with a large dining table and six chairs. Glazed doors open out onto the private balcony and terrace, which is ideal for al fresco meals and to enjoy drinks and dinner in front of wonderful evening sunsets. Through an impressive hallway with a chandelier is an Italian style shower room with a toilet and two wash-basins. The steep stairs lead up to a landing with toilet and two bedrooms. The larger offers a double bed, marble top wash-stand, wash-basin, and a sofa-bed and a further single bed if required. The smaller is a comfortable double room, also with a washbasin. Bed-linen and towels are of fine quality for your comfort and enjoyment. The main feature in summer is the superb spring-water fed swimming pool, styled in the shape of a ship called the St Vincent, complete with figurehead, shower and decking. Sun-loungers and inflatables make this a perfect place for relaxing in the sun . Please note that the owners may use the pool for a short time when it is very hot. Guests are welcome to enjoy the grounds, where there are tables, chairs and even a hammock for their enjoyment. We have two very friendly dogs and there are also chickens (which are confined to their own paddock). We grow much of our own produce, which can be available to guests in season. - Use of swimming pool between 8am and 10 pm, JULY TO MID SEPTEMBER. - Private terrace with a balcony and stunning views with wonderful sunsets off the sitting/dining room which has a large open fireplace - Large, well-equipped kitchen - Picnic table (seats six) - Walks in the private grounds We live on site and are happy to offer you any assistance during your stay. Graham is happy to share his knowledge of the Loire wines. We have visited many chateaux and can share our experiences with you . Most of the internationally famous Loire chateaux are within an hour and a half’s drive, some much closer. There are two major cycling routes, one along the river Loire and the other one in the immediate vicinity of our guesthouse, made by a large enclosed circuit with its farthest part reaching Le Mans, famous for its annual motor races. The local town of Chateau-du-Loir is less than ten minutes’ drive away and offers a hypermarket, boulangeries, a charcuterie, bars, restaurants and a weekly market every Saturday. About us: We are a family-run business with a passion for organic gardening and great wine. We came to live in France in the autumn of 2017 and we wanted to provide a comfortable rural retreat for those seeking high quality accommodation in a private setting, with beautiful grounds, all within an hour of many of the attractions which the Loire valley offers. We offer high-quality informal traditional cooking on request for those who would like to eat at La Bergerie. Please note that this is our home which we enjoy very much. While we want our guests to have a great time with us, we are not a party venue. It is not suitable for large groups who like to play music and party by the pool ! Most who stay here enjoy playing with our dogs and feeding the chickens.