Stylish self contained wing of 18C manor, heated pool, extensive grounds

Bauge cottage rental - Le Bignon and Vine House
Bauge cottage rental - Le Bignon and Vine House
  • Nightly Rate €110 - €255
  • Weekly Rate €585 - €1,585
GBP Conversion (Estimated)
Nightly Rate (GBP) £88 - £204
Weekly Rate £467 - £1,266
  • Bedrooms3
  • Sleeps6
  • 2 Bathrooms

Photos and Description of this Bauge holiday cottage
3 bedrooms, 2 bath/shower rooms, sleeps 6 + cot between Angers & Saumur, Loire

See our reviews on Trip Adviser 'Le Bignon, Jarze'. Special Offers on lebignon.com.

Vine House is a stylish, very comfortable, self contained wing of an 18C manor in extensive grounds. It has a private terrace with Weber bbq, dining & lounging furniture just a few steps from the fully alarmed heated pool (shared with B&B guests). Vine House was restored to retain original terracotta tiled floors, beamed ceilings and monumental (working) fireplace. The ground floor is open plan and offers a country-style living/dining/kitchen. Adjacent is a walk in shower room, WC & utility area. Upstairs, are 3 pretty beamed bedrooms (1 king size & 2 super-king size/twin) & a bath/shower room with WC. Beds are dressed with Egyptian cotton, bathrobes are provided. In beautiful countryside between Loir & Loire, 20 min from Angers, 40 min from Saumur, the region offers relaxation, walking, riding, boating, fishing, golf, gliding, chateaux, vineyards, museums, markets, a delightful small theme park.

Bauge cottage rental - Le Bignon and Vine House

Le Bignon and Vine House

Bauge cottage rental - Heated pool and meadow

Heated pool and meadow

Bauge cottage rental - Heated pool, meadow and trees

Heated pool, meadow and trees

Bauge cottage rental - Vine House

Vine House

Bauge cottage rental - Spacious ground floor living space

Spacious ground floor living space

Bauge cottage rental - Spacious ground floor living space

Spacious ground floor living space

Bauge cottage rental - Pretty dining/ kitchen area

Pretty dining/ kitchen area

Bauge cottage rental - Squishy sofas around fireplace

Squishy sofas around fireplace

Bauge cottage rental - Pretty Kitchen end

Pretty Kitchen end

Bauge cottage rental - Wine and goodies to start you off....

Wine and goodies to start you off....

Bauge cottage rental - Jade Room - Superking or twin beds

Jade Room - Superking or twin beds

Bauge cottage rental - Little details - dressing gowns

Little details - dressing gowns

Bauge cottage rental - The Pink Room (super king or twin beds)

The Pink Room (super king or twin beds)

Bauge cottage rental - Pink Room

Pink Room

Bauge cottage rental - The Pumpkin Room (king size bed)

The Pumpkin Room (king size bed)

Bauge cottage rental - Pumpkin Room

Pumpkin Room

Bauge cottage rental - Upstairs bathroom, over-bath shower,wc

Upstairs bathroom, over-bath shower,wc

Bauge cottage rental - Ground floor shower room, basin,wc

Ground floor shower room, basin,wc

Bauge cottage rental - Flower garden

Flower garden

Bauge cottage rental - A glimpse of the Manor from our woods

A glimpse of the Manor from our woods

Bauge cottage rental - Space to breathe...

Space to breathe...

Bauge cottage rental - The Jade Room (super king or twin beds)

The Jade Room (super king or twin beds)

Nearest Airport : Angers at 8 Kilometres
Nearest Ferry : Caen at 148 Kilometres
Nearest Train : Angers at 24 Kilometres
Nearest Motorway : Seiches, junction 12 A11 at 8 Kilometres
Nearest Beach : Lake beach at 3 Kilometres
Nearest Barpub : Jarze at 2 Kilometres
Nearest Golf : Bauge at 11 Kilometres
Nearest Restaurant : Jarze at 2 Kilometres
Car: necessary

Vine House at Le Bignon is located in peaceful, moderate and gentle countryside with many wooded areas lying between the tranquil River Loir just to the north and the majestic River Loire, a UNESCO World Heritage region just to the south. Less than 10 min away: 'Reserve Naturelle de Chambiers' , a mixed forest with miles of gentle paths for walking or cycling or, for children, a small theme park in the grounds of a château & a swimming lake with beach and cafe. City of Angers, with its château, cathedral, fabulous shopping and beautiful gardens is 20 min W and Saumur, a magical town on the banks of the Loire lies 40 min S. Loire châteaux are easily accessible: ViIlandry, Chinon, Fontevraud, Tours, Blois, Amboise, Azay le Rideau & wine tastings include Saumur, Anjou, Chinon, Bourgeuil. Popular day trips: the fabulous beach at La Baule & the walled town & amazing salt flats of Guerande (2 hrs drive); the TGV from Angers for a day in Paris (90 min); the amazing Puy de Fou (70 min drive)

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Changeover Day: Saturday

Rental rates for this holiday cottage in Bauge, Maine-et-Loire

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Dates Rates
Name of Period Begins Ends Weekly Week
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Weekend Weekend
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May Special 5 May 2012 1 Jun 2012 €799 €200 - €200 - - - 4 Nights
June Special 9 Jun 2012 8 Jul 2012 €999 €225 - €225 - - - 4 Nights
High season 9 Jul 2012 31 Aug 2012 €1,585 - - - - - - 1 Week
Mid Season 1 Sep 2012 28 Sep 2012 €1,310 €225 - €225 - - - 4 Nights
Low Season 29 Sep 2012 21 Dec 2012 €585 €110 - €110 - - - 4 Nights
Christmas/New Year 22 Dec 2012 4 Jan 2013 €1,310 €255 - €255 - - - 4 Nights
Low season 5 Jan 2013 3 May 2013 €585 €115 - €115 - - - 4 Nights
Mid season 4 May 2013 5 Jul 2013 €1,310 €225 - €225 - - - 4 Nights
High Season 6 Jul 2013 30 Aug 2013 €1,585 - - - - - - 1 Week
Mid season 31 Aug 2013 27 Sep 2013 €1,310 €225 - €225 - - - 4 Nights
Low season 28 Sep 2013 21 Dec 2013 €585 €115 - €115 - - - 4 Nights

Additional information about rental rates

  • SEE OUR WEBSITE FOR DETAILS OF SPECIAL OFFERS.
    Rental rates include Egyptian cotton bed linens, towels and bathrobes, pool towels, heating and weekly clean and linen change. Welcome basket on arrival plus shopping service available on request.
    Cot, cot-linen, high chair, baby bath, baby monitor, toddler step, stair gate available, on request, at no charge.
    Changeover day is Saturday in High Season and may be flexible at other times.
    Luxury B&B also available in Manor House in either king size or twin bedded rooms all with en suite shower rooms.
    Tariff is per room per night inclusive of breakfast buffet for 2: 95 Euro for stays of 1,2,3 nights, 80 Euro for 4+ nights.

Accommodation and facilities for this holiday cottage in Bauge in Maine-et-Loire

Property Type:
  • cottage (semi-detached)

Accommodation Type:
  • self-catering

Floor Area:
  • 160 m²

Location Type:
  • village
  • rural

Theme:
  • family
  • luxury

General:
  • local restaurant guide
  • central heating
  • laundry soap
  • activities guide
  • toilet paper
  • linen provided
  • towels provided
  • hair dryer
  • soap
  • local maps

Kitchen:
  • microwave
  • washing machine
  • fridge
  • dish washer
  • cooking utensils
  • toaster
  • iron & board
  • oven
  • 4 ring stove
  • grill
  • hob

Living Room:
  • fireplace
  • comfy seating for 6 people

Dining:
  • dining area
  • highchair
  • seating for 6 people

Bathrooms:
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Bathroom - Toilet, Bath with Shower, Baby bath and toddler step available.
    Bathroom - Toilet, Shower Enclosure, Toddler step available.
  • On the Ground Floor, there is a spacious shower room with fully tiled walk in shower (large enough for 2), WC and basin with mirror and shaver point. At the other end of the room is a utility area with washing machine, ironing board and iron and clothes airer, etc. Upstairs, the pretty blue and white bathroom has a bath with overhead shower, WC and basin with mirror and shaver point. Both rooms have storage, towel rail/ hooks and tiled floors. Each bedroom has an additional towel stand and extra hand towels are provided in each bathroom for general use. Quality liquid hand - soap and shower gel are provided.

Bedrooms:
  • 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6
  • Jade Room - 1 Extra Lg. Double Bed, Can be arranged as Twin beds. Cot also available.
    Pink Room - 1 Extra Lg. Double Bed, Can be arranged as Twin beds.
    Pumpkin Room - 1 Large Double Bed
  • The 3 pretty beamed bedrooms are furnished in country style & have a fitted wardrobe, chest of drawers, dressing table & chair, mirror, bedside tables & lamps. The floors are covered in natural floor covering and rugs. The top quality beds are made up with Egyptian cotton bed linen and have been described by guests as 'the comfiest beds in France!' The Jade Room, the largest room, can be arranged with either twin beds or a super king size and there is plenty of space for a cot if required provided on request free of charge. The Pink Room has a half height window (with an external balustrade for safety) so you can make the most of the sunshine and enjoy the countryside views. Once again, you have a choice of twin beds or a super king. The Pumpkin Room has a recessed window with a cosy window seat and a king size bed. Generously sized towelling bathrobes are provided as are towels for personal use, and pool towels. The bathroom is located between the Pink Room & the Pumpkin Room.
Entertainment:
  • games - all ages
  • radio
  • books - kids
  • satellite or cable
  • DVD
  • books - fiction/non-fiction
  • music library
  • CD
  • stereo system
  • TV
  • video library

Internet Access:
  • computer available
  • wireless broadband
  • internet access

Outside:
  • parking off street
  • terrace
  • barbecue
  • garden
  • parking
  • 6 garden chairs
  • 6 deck chairs

Swimming Pools:
  • outdoor pool
  • heated pool

Suitability:
  • children welcome
  • long term rentals available
  • wheelchair inaccessible
  • non smoking only
  • pets considered
  • suitable for elderly or infirm

Onsite Equipment:
  • beach towels

Attractions:
  • theme parks
  • playground
  • ruins
  • winery tours
  • zoo
  • restaurants
  • live theatre
  • churches
  • cinemas
  • library
  • botanical garden
  • museums

Leisure Activities:
  • walking
  • paddle boating
  • sight seeing
  • bird watching
  • scenic drives
  • horse riding

Local Services & Businesses:
  • ATM/bank
  • laundrette - serviced
  • groceries

Sports & Adventure Activities:
  • freshwater fishing
  • equestrian events
  • hiking
  • swimming
  • cycling
  • golf
  • fishing
  • mountain biking
  • tennis

Notes: In addition to the CD player, an iPod docking station is provided so you can enjoy your own taste in music.. Vine House is Wi-Fi enabled but if you prefer not to bring your own, a laptop with broadband internet access is available to all guests in the Entrance Hall of the adjacent manor house. The flat screen TV is set up to receive UK channels. There is also a selection of DVDs and CDs. There is a wide selection of books and a games box with a variety of family games. Outside, the grounds offer plenty of space for running around, playing ball games, cricket, badminton, etc. The small mixed wood is perfect for hide and seek, nature trailing or just sitting enjoying peace and quiet and birdsong! The heated pool is open from May to September include (weather permitting) and is a friendly 1.5 metres deep. The Roman End has wide steps - a safe place for toddlers, a gentle entry into the water for adults or a wonderful place to sit with a book when it is really hot!

Further details for this holiday cottage rental in Bauge, France

Food and Drink at Le Bignon/Vine House: All guests staying at Le Bignon and Vine House are welcome to take breakfast and/or dinner as required.

A Breakfast Buffet (24 hours notice please) is available at 9am each morning at 9 euros per person. In addition to freshly squeezed fruit juice, filter coffee, hot chocolate or a selection of Twinings teas you can enjoy a buffet of cereals, cold meat, cheeses, smoked salmon, yogurt and fresh fruit with breads, croissants, local honey and home made jams and jellies, such as quince, redcurrant and orange, damson and mulberry.

Dinner is served Mon, Wed, Fri and Sat evenings in the dining room or on the terrace at 8.00pm and is 28 Euro per person.

A Typical Dinner Menu: Tomato & Basil Tartlet; Pan Roasted Breast of Free Range Duck with Damson Sauce OR Charlotte of Chargrilled Garden Aubergines with Ratatouille & Goats Cheese Filling; Selection of Cheeses with walnuts from the garden; Something Disgracefully Chocolatey! Coffee. The wine list includes Anjou, Saumur & Muscadet and there is an Honesty Bar.

Chambres d'Hote (Bed & Breakfast): In the Manor House, our 3 fabulous rooms on the 2nd floor are decorated in Toile de Juoy & are light & bright with a low key elegance. The Black Room & the Red Room can be arranged as either twins or super kings & the Blue Room is a king size. The top quality beds are dressed with Egyptian cotton bed linen & all rooms offer stylish furnishings, ample storage & comfy chairs to sit and read or enjoy a quiet drink. Tea, coffee & biscuits are provided. En suite shower rooms offer thermostatically controlled showers, Egyptian cotton towels and bathrobes, hair-dryer & Arran Aromatics toiletries. On the ground floor, the cosy Guests Sitting Room has books, games & magazines plus Honesty Bar. Aperitifs & after dinner coffee are served here in the evenings. Dinner (28 Euro pp for 4 courses + coffee) is served in the elegant Dining Room or on the Terrace. B&B 80 - 95 Euro per room depending upon Season & number of nights.

Testimonials: 'The measure of this lovely place is how difficult it is to leave' - Mr & Mrs F, Lancs

'The quality of Vine House, the food and the ambience all exceeded expectations'-Mr & Mrs B, Yorks

'After many visits to the Loire we have finally found the 'Ritz'.- Mr & Mrs W, S.Wales

'What a delightful place for a break. We thoroughly enjoyed staying at Vine House. The beds are wonderful, the food out of this world and the hospitality second to none.'- Mr & Mrs N, E.Sussex

'Le Bignon is addictive. They don't cut corners here, it's the very best'.-Mr & Mrs D, Cheshire.

'A fabulous place made even better by the superb hospitality'.-Mr & Mrs B, Glouc.

'We cannot recommend Le Bignon and your superb hospitality highly enough!'.-Mr & Mrs H, Notts

Golf:

Le Bignon Golf Breaks are available throughout the year for 2 - 12 golfers. They offer:

* Four top quality golf courses, all in superb condition and of a standard to suit all levels of play, including one of the top 3 rated courses in NW France (Bauge, 15 minutes drive) :

* All arrangements including reserved and guaranteed tee times, buggies hired, meals organised and competitions administered, if required

* Liaison with the course managers to make your welcome at the golfing venue as warm as it is at Le Bignon

* Discounted green fees

* Great accommodation and room to relax and dissect the round at the end of the day!

To complement the top class golf, Le Bignon offers you quality accommodation, either in Chambres d'Hotes or in Vine House, wonderful food and wine, a heated pool and extensive grounds and the very warmest of welcomes.

* Options for non-golfing guests including wine visits, gliding experience, visits to local markets and shopping, sightseeing and châteaux visits. Rates on request.

Other Activities:

gliding, trail biking, markets, brocantes, wine tasting

Learn more about this holiday rental at the owner's website:

Reviews for this holiday cottage rental in Bauge, France

Stylish self contained wing of 18C manor, heated pool, extensive grounds
average rating of 5.0 based on 1 reviews
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Stylish self contained wing of 18C manor, heated pool, extensive grounds
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Bauge Maine-et-Loire
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Comments from Owner Guestbook

Review Submitted: December 6, 2007 Date of Stay: December 2007
'A thoroughly enjoyable holiday, accommodation lovely, Wendy and Peter wonderful hosts, food out of this world'- Mrs H. 'We've lost count - think this was our 5th visit -and it's not our last! As always, we can't fault anything - 5 star accommodation, service, food, ambiance...' - Mr and Mrs D. 'Lovely house, great pool, amazing food, beautiful gardens. Had a great time made even better by the hospitality. Oh yes and as everyone else has commented on, the comfiest beds in the world' - Ms L. ' We have had a fabulous week - Vine House is lovely - so comfortable and with the most delightful finishing touches - the linen, dressing gowns, pool towels etc...' Mrs S. We have the most relaxing holiday. All items in Vine House are so thoughtfully planned out. It made for a stress-free holiday even with 3 young children. We will highly recommend your gorgeous property and the fantastic food to our friends - Mrs P.
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