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/104000000/103070000/103065600/103065529/58270f61.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher - Charming Country Retreat: Sleeps 11, Indoor Pool, Pet-Friendly, Near Château-Gontier (Gennes-Longuefuye)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103070000/103065600/103065529/624fa9ee.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/c2ca41ae.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Pool - Charming Country Retreat: Sleeps 11, Indoor Pool, Pet-Friendly, Near Château-Gontier (Gennes-Longuefuye)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103070000/103065600/103065529/70bc2af7.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/dd655229.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 This family farmhouse boasts a rural setting with old oak trees, an indoor pool, and animals roaming the fields (6 hectares): geese, sheep, chickens, and Charlotte, the affectionate sow. The house features spacious rooms, a collection of leather armchairs, 5 bedrooms, 7 beds, 2 bathrooms, and a living room with a wood-burning stove. All-inclusive service: beds made, towels and kitchen linens, firewood, utilities, and cleaning. 2 pets are welcome (for more, contact the reservations department). Located 11 km from Château-Gontier, renowned for its gardens, historic center, marina (boat, bike, and paddleboard rentals, etc.), and the Refuge de l'Arche. Laval is 30 km away. Local shops are 4 km away. Warm welcome from Clare and Gary on site, with advice in French and English. PLEASE NOTE: The house is not certified as a Youth and Sport building or an ERP (public access establishment), so it is not suitable for stays for young people with supervisors. Independent house - Access via an avenue of old oak trees - LEVEL 0: Entrance - Kitchen 25m² with 6-burner stove & electric oven & gas oven, microwave, dishwasher, kettle, filter coffee maker, bodum, toaster, washing machine - Living room 36m² with sofa and armchairs, dining area, television, video cassette player and video library - Bedroom (1) 9m² with 2 bunk beds 90x190, storage - Bedroom (2) 12m² with 1 bed 160x200, wardrobe - Bathroom, shower, sink and toilet, heated towel rail, hairdryer - Separate toilet. LEVEL 1: Landing with armchairs - Bedroom (3) with cathedral ceiling, 16m², 1 queen-size bed and 1 single bed (90x190cm) - Interconnecting rooms: shower room / Bedroom 4 / Bedroom 5: Shower room with shower, 2 sinks, 1 toilet hidden by a wall - Bedroom (4) 23m², 1 king-size bed, storage, armchairs - Bedroom (5), English-style decor, 37m², 1 double bed (140x190cm), storage, lounge area. Wi-Fi - Board games. Large wooded garden in a 6-hectare hedged area. Animals in their enclosures: geese, Charlotte the sow, chickens, sheep. Indoor, unheated dome-covered swimming pool - access from April 15 to September 30 - 20m x 4m, depth 1.5m, with access steps. Terrace with furniture, deckchairs, charcoal barbecue. INCLUDED: Beds made - linens - towels - electricity - heating - pool - cleaning (routine maintenance and tidying of the cottage is mandatory; otherwise, a €120 cleaning fee is charged) - 1 pet allowed, subject to compliance with the Gîtes de France pet policy. On-site: The caretaker couple will be present, discreet. 1-2 night weekend stays: arrival 6 pm - departure 5 pm Stays of 3 nights or more: arrival 6 pm - departure 10 am Business stays: 6 people max - cleaning fee €120/stay from 1 to 14 nights Maximum 2 pets per stay: provided they do not chase animals on the property - No more than 2 pets allowed. For longer stays, please contact the reservation service at \[hidden\]. Contact the owners to arrange your check-in a few days before your arrival. A €120 cleaning deposit is required upon arrival. This deposit will be returned as soon as the cottage is regularly maintained 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/120000000/119190000/119184600/119184573/78f72c79.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 ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C47.82813%2C-0.59361&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=bV8JQU5s3z3zNcQNTt6_lYElUTk=) Gennes-Longuefuye #### What's nearby - Hopital Saint-Julien \- 16 min drive \- 7.6 miles - Ursuline Convent \- 16 min drive \- 7.6 miles - Jardin du Bout du Monde \- 17 min drive \- 7.8 miles - Refuge de l'Arche \- 17 min drive \- 8.0 miles - Church of Saint-Jean-Baptiste \- 17 min drive \- 8.0 miles #### Getting around - Chateau-Gontier Station - 18 min drive - Angers (ANE-Angers - Loire) - 54 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪V and B Chateau Gontier - ‬16 min drive - ‪Bar-Tabac-Epicerie "Chez Vincent - ‬18 min drive - ‪La Capitainerie - ‬15 min drive - ‪La Cantine - ‬15 min drive - ‪Chez Gaston - ‬16 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Charming Country Retreat: Sleeps 11, Indoor Pool, Pet-Friendly, Near Château-Gontier have a pool? ### Is Charming Country Retreat: Sleeps 11, Indoor Pool, Pet-Friendly, Near Château-Gontier pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Charming Country Retreat: Sleeps 11, Indoor Pool, Pet-Friendly, Near Château-Gontier? ### What time is check-in at Charming Country Retreat: Sleeps 11, Indoor Pool, Pet-Friendly, Near Château-Gontier? ### What time is check-out at Charming Country Retreat: Sleeps 11, Indoor Pool, Pet-Friendly, Near Château-Gontier? ### Where is Charming Country Retreat: Sleeps 11, Indoor Pool, Pet-Friendly, Near Château-Gontier located? ## Have a question? 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