Maurice's House at Château de la Ruche

Nestled in the peaceful grounds of Château de la Ruche, near Le Mans, this newly restored cottage is the perfect spot for a stay in the countryside. With two spacious bedrooms, each with ensuite bathrooms, a large and airy sitting room and a big farmhouse kitchen, Maurice's House can comfortably welcome four people - making it ideal for families or friends travelling together. The cottage has its own private garden with a shady terrace for alfresco dining on hot, sunny days. Packed with original features and a big antique table for fabulous feasts, the kitchen is flooded with light from the French doors which lead back out into your private garden, with its terrace, trees and flowers. Climb the handmade staircase into the grenier where you’ll find a large, light and airy sitting room with full height ceilings, exposed oak beams and views over the lake and gardens. It’s furnished with carefully chosen antiques and flea market finds and there are lots of cosy armchairs, plus two comfy sofas to relax in. There are two large and beautiful en-suite bedrooms, one at each end of the sitting room. Both have views over the lake towards the château and window seats that allow you to sit in comfort and daydream for as long as you like. Each bedroom has a king-sized bed that can be converted into two single beds on request – perfect if you’re travelling as a family or as a group of friends. The en-suite bathrooms are beautifully appointed with rainfall showers, antique mirrors, and in one, a traditional roll top bath. We have preserved as many original features as possible, reusing materials and incorporating the old with the new. Imagine old oak beams, handmade floor tiles, and reclaimed furniture mixed with all the modern comforts. It’s the perfect place to spend a quiet holiday in the French countryside, with the grounds, parkland and woodland of the château available for you to explore too. The Space Bedroom 1 – sleeps two in a king-size bed or two single beds Bathroom – large rainfall shower, roll top bath, loo and sink Bedroom 2 – sleeps two in a king-size bed or two single beds Bathroom – large rainfall shower, loo and sink (this bathroom also has a door leading to the sitting room so can be shared with guests staying on the sofa beds) Sitting room – plenty of comfy seating, including two sofa beds that can be used by additional guests. Kitchen – a fully equipped kitchen, designed with cooks in mind. In terms of appliances there’s a hob, oven, dishwasher and fridge. Plus, a large farmhouse table to seat eight people. Boot Room – a handy boot room and utility room with additional fridge freezer, washing machine and tumbler dryer, sink, downstairs loo and plenty of hanging space for coats and storage for shoes and boots. Outside – a private garden with terrace and dining area for up to eight people. Plus, parking area for two cars. (Further parking is available at the château if required.) There is private parking for two cars at Maurice's House and additional parking at the Château if required. You will need a car to get around, our driveway is almost a kilometre long in itself. Our local village is very quiet, there is a market stall on Tuesday mornings, but it doesn't have a shop. However there are plenty of bakeries and good supermarkets in nearby villages and a fabulous market in Le Mans on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday mornings. There is private parking for two cars at Maurice's House and additional parking at the Château if required. You will need a car to get around, our driveway is almost a kilometre long in itself. Our local village is very quiet, there is a market stall on Tuesday mornings, but it doesn't have a shop. However there are plenty of bakeries and good supermarkets in nearby villages and a fabulous market in Le Mans on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday mornings. All bookings are on a self-catering basis Towels and bed linens are provided. (Please note that beach/pool towels are not provided so please do bring your own.) Children are welcome, but please be aware that the stairs are steep and have open treads so may not be suitable for very young children. We do not allow pets and smoking is strictly prohibited. Winter Bookings will incur an additional charge for heating. The central heating in Maurice’s House is electric and will be charged at cost. We will calculate this based on the units used during your stay. We will also provide you with a basket of logs for the log burner, additional logs will be available for purchase at the going rate.