Les Guissinieres

Les Guissinieres is a characterful countryside escape designed for two with its own private swimming pool. This thoughtfully restored one-bedroom abode is attached to the owners' 18th-century farmhouse, surrounded by gently rolling fields and rural charm, only half an hour from Saumur and the banks of the Loire River.

Inside, the blue-shuttered cottage is comfortable and well-appointed. The open-plan living and dining area features a wood-burning stove, UK television, Wi-Fi and a compact yet well-equipped kitchen. Upstairs, the bedroom features a super king-size double bed and is served by a modern shower room.

Back downstairs, doors open onto your own garden terrace, where a dining table and barbecue await al-fresco lunches and slow summer dinners. The 10-metre pool is yours alone to enjoy and there’s a little pool house with a shaded outdoor lounge.

Les Guissinieres is located just a few minutes by car from Parçay-les-Pins where you’ll find a boulangerie, café-bar and general store. A little further afield, explore the nearby Lac de Rillé with its quiet walking paths, birdwatching stations and heritage steam train. The vineyards of Bourgueil are just 17km away, while Saumur, famed for its château and fine dining, is only a half-hour’s drive. The wider Loire Valley awaits too, with its extraordinary châteaux, riverside cycling trail and world-renowned wine routes.

Located in a little hamlet surrounded by undulating countryside of the Maine-et-Loire, right by the Indre-et-Loire border, Les Guissinieres offers a charming rural escape with access to some of the Loire Valley’s most enchanting destinations, almost equidistant between the cities of Tours (54km) and Angers (69km).

The small local village of Parçay-les-Pins (3km) provides basic essentials for a laid-back stay, including a bakery, general store and a local café bar serving simple food. Larger supermarkets as well as a wide range of amenities and restaurants can be found in and around Bourgueil (17km) and Château-la-Vallière (22km).

Bourgueil itself is a charming market town renowned for its acclaimed red wines and warm local hospitality. For a deeper dive into Loire Valley heritage, Saumur (32km) boasts a spectacular hilltop château, vibrant cultural scene, atmospheric bars serving sparkling white wine and a superb range of restaurants. Candes-Saint-Martin and Montsoreau, two of France’s ‘Most Beautiful Villages’, lie a similar distance away, ideal for riverside lunches and leisurely strolls along cobbled lanes.

The great Loire River, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is a constant thread through the area, offering endless opportunities for kayaking, scenic cycling routes and peaceful picnics and walks along its banks. Lovers of history and architecture will be spoilt for choice, with a host of iconic châteaux, from fairy-tale turrets to grand Renaissance estates, all wonderful days out.

For a change of scene, Lac de Rillé (13km) is a scenic spot for gentle walks, fishing or birdwatching from dedicated observation points. Don’t miss a ride on the delightful heritage steam train that skirts the lake - Chemin de Fer de Rillé.

Les Guissinieres Interiors

- Kitchen with oven and hob, cafetiere, microwave, fridge and small freezer
- Living and dining area with dining table and chairs, wood-burning stove, sofa bed, UK TV and Wi-Fi internet
- Washing machine

First Floor

- Bedroom with super king-size double bed 
- Separate shower room with WC, shower and sink

Outside Grounds

- Salt water swimming pool (10x5m)
- Poolside terrace and loungers
- Pool shower
- Pool house with shaded seating area
- Garden with dining terrace
- Barbecue

Security deposit
€200 charged to client's credit card by Oliver’s Travels as a pre-authorisation at least 2 weeks prior to arrival and refunded two weeks after departure, subject to full inspection.

Arrival time
4.30 p.m.

Departure time
9.30 a.m.

Energy costs included?
Yes.

Linen & towels included?
Yes.

Pets welcome?
Not allowed.

Other Ts and Cs
Weddings, stag/hen parties and any special events are not allowed.

Changeover day
Flexible.

End of stay cleaning
Standard changeover clean included in the price. Guests are required to leave the accommodation clean, tidy and in the same condition as on their arrival. Any extra cleaning, laundry, maintenance and/or rubbish disposal required will be charged against the security deposit.

Smoking Allowed?
Outside only.

Minimum stay
7 nights in high season. 3 nights during all other periods.

Heating costs included?
Yes.

Tax
French Visitors Tax payable to Oliver's Travels at the time of balance payment.

Pool opening dates?
Please note that pool opening dates are subject to local weather conditions and pool maintenance requirements and that cooler months may not be suitable for swimming.