Title: Charming Country Retreat: Sleeps 11, Indoor Pool, Pet-Friendly, Near Château-Gontier Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=103065529&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Charming Country Retreat: Sleeps 11, Indoor Pool, Pet-Friendly, Near Château-Gontier Cottage in Gennes-Longuefuye with private pool and kitchen ## Photo gallery for Charming Country Retreat: Sleeps 11, Indoor Pool, Pet-Friendly, Near Château-Gontier ![Exterior - Charming Country Retreat: Sleeps 11, Indoor Pool, Pet-Friendly, Near Château-Gontier (Gennes-Longuefuye)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103070000/103065600/103065529/6f6b5496.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Pool - Charming Country Retreat: Sleeps 11, Indoor Pool, Pet-Friendly, Near Château-Gontier (Gennes-Longuefuye)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103070000/103065600/103065529/c4735f1f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![5 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets - Charming Country Retreat: Sleeps 11, Indoor Pool, Pet-Friendly, Near Château-Gontier (Gennes-Longuefuye)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103070000/103065600/103065529/e2e1faeb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Charming Country Retreat: Sleeps 11, Indoor Pool, Pet-Friendly, Near Château-Gontier (Gennes-Longuefuye)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103070000/103065600/103065529/58270f61.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Charming Country Retreat: Sleeps 11, Indoor Pool, Pet-Friendly, Near Château-Gontier (Gennes-Longuefuye)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103070000/103065600/103065529/2131721f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Charming Country Retreat: Sleeps 11, Indoor Pool, Pet-Friendly, Near Château-Gontier provides amenities, such as a garden and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. ### Entire home 5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 112174 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Pool - Kitchen - Washing machine - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Charming Country Retreat: Sleeps 11, Indoor Pool, Pet-Friendly, Near Château-Gontier A rural setting with old oak trees surrounds this family farmhouse, featuring an indoor swimming pool and animals grazing in the 6 hectares of fields, including sheep and Charlotte, the affectionate sow. The house boasts spacious rooms, a collection of leather armchairs, 5 bedrooms, 7 beds, 2 bathrooms/shower rooms, and a living room with a wood-burning stove. All-inclusive service: beds made, towels and kitchen linens provided, firewood, utilities and cleaning included. Two pets are welcome (for more, please contact the booking service). Located 11 km from Château-Gontier, renowned for its gardens, historic center, marina (boat, bicycle, and paddleboard rentals available), and the Refuge de l'Arche wildlife sanctuary. Laval is 30 km away. Local shops are 4 km away. A warm welcome awaits you from Clare and Gary, who are on-site and offer advice in French and English. PLEASE NOTE: The house is not certified by the French Ministry of Youth and Sports or as a public establishment (ERP), therefore it is not suitable for stays for young people with chaperones. Detached house - Access via an old oak-lined driveway - LEVEL 0: Entrance - Kitchen 25m² with 6-burner range cooker, electric oven, gas oven, microwave, dishwasher, kettle, filter coffee maker, Bodum coffee maker, toaster, washing machine - Living room 36m² with sofa and armchairs, dining area, television, VCR and video library - Bedroom (1) 9m² with two 90x190cm bunk beds, storage - Bedroom (2) 12m² with one 160x200cm bed, wardrobe - Bathroom, shower, sink and toilet, towel warmer, hairdryer - Separate toilet. LEVEL 1: Landing with armchairs - Bedroom (3) with cathedral ceiling, 16m², with one 160x200cm bed and one 90x190cm bed - Adjoining rooms: shower room / bedroom 4 / bedroom 5: Shower room with shower, two sinks, and a toilet concealed by a wall - Bedroom (4) 23m² with one 180x200cm bed, storage, and armchairs - Bedroom (5), English-style decor, 37m², with one 140x190cm bed, storage, and a sitting area. Wi-Fi - Board games. Large wooded garden in a 6-hectare wooded area. Animals in their enclosures: Charlotte the sow and sheep. Unheated indoor swimming pool under a dome - open from April 15th to September 30th - 20m x 4m, 1.5m deep, with access steps. Terrace with furniture, sun loungers, and a charcoal barbecue. INCLUDED: Beds made - linens - towels - electricity - heating - swimming pool - cleaning (routine maintenance and tidying of the cottage are mandatory; otherwise, a cleaning fee of €120 will be charged) - one pet allowed, subject to compliance with the Gîtes de France pet charter. On-site: The caretaker couple is present and discreet. 1-2 night weekend stays: Check-in 6 pm - Check-out 5 pm 3 nights or more: Check-in 6 pm - Check-out 10 am Business stays: Maximum 6 people - €120 cleaning fee per stay of 1 to 14 nights Maximum 2 pets per stay: provided they do not chase other animals on the property - No more than 2 pets allowed. Beyond that, contact the booking service at \[hidden\]. Contact the owners to arrange your arrival a few days beforehand. A cleaning deposit of €120 is required upon arrival. This will be refunded once the cottage has been regularly cleaned and left in good order. Property managed by a professional. Unless stated, services such as cleaning, bed linen, towels etc. are not included in the price of this rental. If pets are allowed (information in the advertisement), charges may be applicable. Only equipment mentioned in this advertisement are present. Equipment not mentioned are not considered to be present. Unless there is an electric charging station in the accommodation, charging electric vehicles is prohibited. End of stay cleaning is included. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Wood stove ### Entertainment - Games - TV - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Limited housekeeping ### 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden - Unit size: 2,174 square feet ## Similar properties ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119190000/119184600/119184573/43647158.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Le Chêne des Loges - 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 On-site 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation ### Property is also known as 1011459811569 ## About the area Gennes-Longuefuye is home to this cottage. Ursuline Convent and Château des Arcis are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Jardin du Bout du Monde and Caves of Saulges. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Hippodrome de la Touche or Espace Mayenne. 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