This villa is proudly offered by Cosmic Villas.

Close to the enchanting town of Saumur, Manoir Des Arts offers historic charm alongside touches of French splendour in a perfect position for discovering the allure of the Loire valley.

This 470 year old manor house has been beautifully restored with great sensitivity, retaining the manoir’s character and grace. Its loving owners have filled their home with artwork and antiques as well as paying attention to the finer details with high quality linen and the very best china. They have created an abode which exudes a sense of tradition, warmth as well as rustic elegance, a superb place for relaxing in an idyllic setting.

Inside, guests can enjoy a glass of Cabernet Franc by the roaring fire in the living room or experience the tranquil ambience of the library. The traditional kitchen is fully equipped, ideal for preparing meals with all sorts of regional produce picked up from local markets and the formal dining room looks out to the delightful garden. The manoir’s four double bedrooms are spacious and characterful and there are three good-sized bathrooms, two of them en suite to the first floor bedrooms.

A fifth double also awaits the most adventurous of guests in a guesthouse, just metres from the manoir, with a lounge and working fireplace, desk and very rustic bedroom. There is no running water here, so it’s a true ‘glamping’ experience, unsophisticated yet characterful in style, with the comfort of the manoir a few steps away.

As well as the glorious swimming pool in the summer months, you will also love the cabana with its games and space for exercise – a lovely spot for yoga or perhaps you would prefer a game of table football, darts or table tennis. Set up the badminton on the lawn of the pretty walled garden or just enjoy the vast outdoor space – there is even a small lake hidden amongst the woodland at the very end.

It’s wonderful to be so close to Saumur, a town of art and history with a reputation for its gastronomy as well as its wines and surrounding vineyards. Dine in high-end restaurants in the historic centre, sample the town’s delicious sparkling wine and enjoy the delights of the weekly market on a Saturday morning. Visit Saumur’s fairy-tale turreted château, take a guided tour of the prestigious Cadre Noir equestrian school and admire the Loire river on a summer boat trip.

There is so much more of this captivating region still to explore. The famous Fontevraud Abbey is close by, as are the picture-perfect villages of Candes-Saint-Martin and Montsoreau, where the Loire meets the Vienne. Canoeing along the Vienne river in Chinon is another highlight of this area.

Then there’s yet more historic châteaux, scenic cycling trails, endless vineyards and the stunning landscapes of the Loire valley – there really is so much to see and do in the ‘garden of France’.

Manoir Interiors

Ground Floor

Living room with working fireplace
Library
Dining room with French doors leading to garden
Kitchen-diner, well-equipped including oven, induction hobs, microwave, fridge, kettle, toaster, panini grill and barista-style coffee maker
Guest WC
Laundry room
Small wine cellar

First Floor

Master bedroom with king-size double bed and en suite bathroom
Bedroom with queen-size double bed and en suite bathroom

Second Floor

Bedroom with queen-size double bed
Bedroom with two queen-size double beds
Bathroom with bath, separate shower, double sinks and separate WC

Separate Guesthouse (no plumbing/running water, very rustic, more of a 'glamping' experience)

Living room with sofa and working fireplace
Study with a desk
Bedroom with king-size double bed

Outside Grounds

Swimming pool (12x5m, depth: approximately 1-1.85m) with safety alarm. Open approximately May to end-September (heated in cooler months only if required/requested)
Cabana with games/exercise area including table football, ping pong, darts, mats and weights
Al-fresco dining area
Charcoal Barbecue-grill
Walled garden
Badminton
Small vineyard
Well
Lake (at end of the garden - sometimes dries out in summer)
Wood shed
Outbuilding
Ample parking (including one covered space)
Electric gate

Facilities

Wi-Fi
Heating
Working fireplace (guesthouse and main living room)
Stereo system
Smart TV
DVD player and library
Washing machine
Table tennis
Badminton
Table football
Dart board
Weights, exercise bands and mats
Board games

Villa FR5487