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Beautiful stone house with a view of the Loire Valley, quiet, central location, Saumur

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining
Smart TV, fireplace, books, offices

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 560 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

Explore the area

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Gennes-Val De Loire, Pays De La Loire
  • Le Tasting Room Wine - Day Tours
    4 min drive
  • Bouvet Ladubay
    16 min drive
  • Château de Saumur
    21 min drive
  • Saumur (XSU)
    25 min drive

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About the area

Gennes

In Gennes-Val-de-Loire .At this Gennes-Val-de-Loire vacation home, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Loire-Anjou-Touraine Regional Natural Park and 3 miles (5 km) of Le Tasting Room Wine - Day Tours. Helice Terrestre Trogolodyte Tunnels is within 6 miles (10 km) and Musée du Champignon is within 9 miles (15 km).
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What's nearby

  • Bouvet Ladubay - 16 min drive - 13.5 km
  • École Nationale d'Equitation - 19 min drive - 18.9 km
  • Musée des Blindés - 21 min drive - 17.7 km
  • Château de Saumur - 21 min drive - 16.9 km
  • Bioparc de Doué la Fontaine - 21 min drive - 19.3 km

Getting around

  • Les Rosiers-sur-Loire Station - 4 min drive
  • Angers (ANE-Angers - Loire) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Cave aux Moines - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪La Route du Sel - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Au Bon Coin PMU - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Troglo'Vol - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Le Fil à Coutures - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Beautiful stone house with a view of the Loire Valley, quiet, central location, Saumur

Let yourself be enchanted by our "beautiful star" and enjoy this lovingly restored little house for two, with friends or in family.

2 bedrooms offer enough space for a family of 4-5. Modern comfort and lots of windows as well as the closed garden with sun terrace are the big pluses. Parking and WiFi on site.

Outside the high season we offer you 7 nights for the price of 6 nights!

Ideal starting point for castle tours, bike tours, and cave tours. The Loire, the market, the good restaurants and shops are within walking distance.

We would be happy to advise you on good wines, interesting events and excellent restaurants. We would be happy to provide you with maps.

As a landlord, we are only 1 km away and can be reached at any time, but are sufficiently far away that you can enjoy your vacation in a relaxed manner.

Property manager

Petra SCHEWE

Languages

English, French, German

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach sun loungers

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Spices
  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Arcade/game room
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Fenced yard
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine
  • Near laundromat

Work spaces

  • Office

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Local meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Golfing on site
  • Hunting nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Cave exploring nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 646 sq ft (60 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Kinder von 0-2 sind erlaubt. Achtung viele Stufen!

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts cash
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property accepts cash. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Onsite cash transactions can't exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.

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Beautiful Stone Views Loire Valley Quiet Central Location Saumur

Beautiful stone house with a view of the Loire Valley, quiet, central location, Saumur Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 36 reviews" "
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Margaret R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Character cottage
Delightful well modernised character cottage in quiet location. Peaceful garden. Many sights within easy driving distance.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emma T.

Liked: Cleanliness
R&R in the Loire
We have had a lovely stay at La Belle Etoile - peaceful and relaxing... Petra is a great host and the property is charming. Hoping to return next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Idyllic Stay near the Loire
Petra has created a quiet relaxing oasis in her rental property in Gennes. It was perfect for the 3 of us to investigate the region. The village has lots to offer too. The house is quiet, very clean and comfortable. Thank you Petra!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Graham H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Belle etoile
Lovely old house restored and altered to high standard. Very comfortable week in lovely weather. Kitchen very well equipped with everything we needed and a nice upstairs lounge Garden is excellent and is ideal for relaxing after a strenuous day out in the heat The village is very pleasant with shops and a supermarket Petra is very pleasant to deal with and very helpful All made for a very enjoyable holiday
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Helen P.

Liked: Cleanliness
A wet week!
Despite the rain we had on and off for most of the week, we enjoyed our stay at gite belle etoile. The pretty front garden was a nice place to relax when the weather allowed. It was a good base to visit the area between Chinon and Angers.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julian G., Ashford UK

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing
Good clean property with everything you need. Upside down living is a bit confusing at first but the view from the sitting room is worth it. Garden is sheltered and the shops are a five minute walk away. Six footers need to watch their head in one place and even though Petra pointed this out I still managed to bump mine a couple of times or was that the wine??????
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Shona Mole M., Ipswich

Liked: Cleanliness
A great house on the Loire
Great garden, decking, living room with a view (and a breeze which was handy in the mud 30s). Very good location near baker, butcher etc, whilst being very quiet

10/10 Excellent

Lars S.

The Perfect Loire Valley Experience
In the small town of Gennes is this nicely appointed house conveniently located between Angers and the quaint town of Saumur. Petra Schewe speaks English beautifully as well as French and her native German but beyond that it was her hospitality that was over the top and impressed us the most. We were on business attending several wine shows in the area and not only did Petra give us some helpful tips she booked us for a tasting and dinner at a beautiful, old Cathedral in Angers - for free! How can you beat that? Petra was incredibly kind and super cool. She was awesome and the house served us beautifully. Thanks Petra. Hope to see you again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2017

8/10 Good

Timothy G., Paris, France

Fall Escape
Our family of five spent a relaxing 4 days in Belle Etoile. The house is charming and very well appointed, and isn't lacking for any convenience. The garden was great for our young boys who played soccer most evenings. The town is quiet, but there are a few small markets, boulangers, and boucheries nearby. I would offer one caution to parents of young children in that there are multiple levels to the house separated by small sets of stairs. That being said, the multiple levels do contribute to the charm.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2016

10/10 Excellent

Manfred K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Traumhaft schönes Haus
Die Vermieterin ist sehr nett, das Haus ausgesprochen schön, liebevoll uund im Stil der Gegend restauriert. Super gemütlich und ruhig. Guter Ausgangspunkt für Ausflüge. Supermarkt im Ort.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marianne v., Den Haag

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful an Beautiful
The gîte Belle Etoile is lovely, it is very private and peaceful. The kitchen is very well equipped, nice bed good bathroom. And very tasteful design of the property. The town of Gennes is small and quiet. You can take walks, have wine tastings and visit castles in the nearby vicinity. Petra and her daughter were very friendly!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jérôme F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Un séjour reposant et sans mauvaise surprise
Lieu de séjour conforme à la description. Nous avons passé 15 jours dans cette charmante petite maison, très bien équipée. Nous y avons trouvé calme et silence comme nous le souhaitions. Merci à Petra pour son accueil.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

jordan h., Wijdewormer nederland

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely house
Wonderfull stay
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andreas F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Schönes Ferienhaus mit großem Garten
Wir hatten einen erholsamen Urlaub in einem liebevoll restauriertem Ferienhaus. Das Ferienhaus ist gut ausgestattet und hat einen großen, nicht einsehbaren, gepflegten Garten. Wir haben uns von Anfang an sehr wohlgefühlt.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Timo S., Breda

Liked: Cleanliness
Top locatie en huis
Alles aanwezig en top locatie
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kurt O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sehr empfehlenswert
Der Empfang von Frau Schewe war sehr herzlich. Das Haus ist äusserst geschmackvoll eingerichtet mit schönen Details aus der Gegend. Die Abend- und Morgenstimmungen sind ganz speziell. Vom Wohnzimmer im obersten Stock blickt man über einen Teil von Gennes. Wir können dieses Haus nur weiterempfehlen!
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Jordy K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fijne uitvalbasis voor midden Loire
Het is een fijne en complete vakantiewoning waarbij alles tot in de puntjes is geregeld. Wel even zoeken wanneer je voor het eerst aan komt rijden. Maar het heeft het voordeel dat het midden in het dorp zit, maar toch ook de rust en ruimte geeft. Onze zoon van 4 was helemaal blij dat er een ruime tuin aanwezig was. De gastvrouw nam ruim de tijd om ons allerlei tips en uitleg over de regio te geven.

10/10 Excellent

Nastasja H., Bergisch Gladbach, Deutschland

Liked: Cleanliness
Eine wunderbare Woche!
Wir hatten als Familie mit unseren zwei kleinen Kindern (2+4) eine großartige Woche hier! Die Kommunikation im Vorfeld war hervorragend, das Haus wie beschrieben bzw wie auf den Fotos zu sehen, und wir würden uns freuen, wieder einmal einen Urlaub hier zu verbringen! Herzlichen Dank nochmals!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tolle Urlaubstage in schöner Unterkunft
Wirklich schön - das Haus ist toll, die Gegend super, die Vermieterin prima - wir haben zu viert eine tolle Woche an der Loire verbracht und es sehr genossen! Dankeschön!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Frank B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Haus und Garten mit Wohlfühlcharakter.
Gennes war für uns eher ein Zufallstreffer. Fazit: sehr gelungen. Frau Schewe, die Gastgeberin, hat uns sehr herzlich mit leckerem Wein und selbstgemachter Erdbeermarmelade empfangen. Sie ist sehr zugewandt und hat gute Tipps für Ortsfremde. Das Ferienhaus ist sehr gepflegt und geschmackvoll eingerichtet. Die Ausstattung ist vortrefflich und vor allem in der Küche ist alles vorhanden, um die Köstlichkeiten der Region zubereiten zu können. Der Garten ist sehr schön und lädt zum Verweilen ein. Gennes ist ein hervorragender Ausgangspunkt, um die Loire und ihre Sehenswürdigkeiten zu erkunden.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Renate N.

Auf jeden Fall zu empfehlen!
Sehr nette Vermieter, wunderschönes Häuschen, das wirklich bestens ausgestattet ist. Das geschmackvoll gestaltete Wohnzimmer haben wir kaum genutzt, da das Wetter schön war und wir meistens im Garten im Schatten der Bäume oder auf der gemütlichen Terrasse waren. Geschäfte im Ort sind gut erreichbar, das Dorf selbst ist schön gelegen, aber eher unspektakulär, dafür liegen zahlreiche Sehenswürdigkeiten und sportliche Möglichkeiten um die Ecke". Auch zum Atlantik ist es nicht so weit.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Geraldine J.

Magnifique maison
Petite maison ancienne rénovée avec beaucoup de gout, propre, très bien équipée, jardin et terrasse très agréable, communication avec la propriétaire excellente. Dans les rares points négatifs, l'absence de volets/stores rend le 1er étage très lumineux mais aussi assez chaud en cas de fort ensoleillement. J'ai aussi trouvé l'escalier un peu dangereux pour des enfants en bas âge (pas de contremarche). La région est riche de terme de découvertes. Nous avons passé de bonnes vacances.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Klaus S.

Traumhaftes Feriendomizil
Haus und Grundstück entsprechen in jeder Hinsicht der FeWo Beschreibung. Tatsächlich ist das Objekt mit sichtbarem Enthusiasmus auf heutige Bedürfnisse zugeschnitten, stilsicher und bequem umgebaut und eingerichtet. Bequeme Betten, voll eingerichtete moderne Küche mit allen Akzessoires, schönes Bad usw. Vier Personen haben jeden Platz. Terrasse und großer uneinsehbarer gepflegter Garten gehören auch dazu. Wunderschönes Feriendomizil und eine herzliche Vermieterin. Als Ausgangspunkt für die Erkundung des Loiretales bestens geeignet. Wir haben mit unseren mitgebrachten E-Bikes in zwei Wochen mehr als 400 km Rundfahrten auf bestens beschilderten Radstrecken -auch in sehr hügeligem Gelände- absolviert. Der kleine Markt in Gennes bietet Dienstags unter anderem besten Fisch an. Und wenn sie keine Lust zum Selberkochen haben: in Cunault und in Le Thoureil findet man zwei sehr schöne Restaurants am Loireufer. Fazit: Einen schöneren Urlaub an der Loire kann man sich fast nicht vorstellen.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jean pierre L.

C'était parfait
Même par un temps maussade , nous avons vraiment apprécié le confort de la maison.. On y est bien et au calme .. Le plus petit rayon de soleil met en valeur une très belle vue à partir du salon .. A recommander et les activités pour les petits et les grands sont assez proches. Si on ajoute que les propriétaires sont très attentifs à ce que votre séjour se déroule dans de bonnes conditions ... vous comprendrez pourquoi on dit que c'était "parfait"
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

PHILIPPE A.

Excellent séjour dans ce gite très cosi.
Gite très confortable, très bien équipé, idéal pour visiter les environs de Saumur en famille. Calme et tranquillité assurés.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2017