Stay in the grounds of the Manoir de Chantepie, in a beautifully appointed house, on your own or with your family. It's the perfect place to take a break and recharge your batteries. The tall trees, the boxwood-ringed plots and the pond all inspire tranquillity.
The gîte is in a completely renovated building, with a terrace, grassy areas and boxwood paths all along the west side. There is plenty of light: sunrise from the terrace and sunset in the courtyard. The living room has a large window opening onto the terrace, and an open fireplace to warm the atmosphere in the winter and shoulder seasons. The two bedrooms have twin 90*200 beds.
To keep the family occupied and entertained, the 65m² games room offers a range of facilities: lounge, table tennis, games, Mölkky and, in season, the outdoor heated swimming pool (May to September).
Shops: grocery shop in Ballée, 5km, or Chez Alice, organic grocery shop and local produce, 11km. All services: Sablé sur Sarthe, 13km.
For your leisure activities, Sablé sur Sarthe offers an aquatic centre, a beautiful golf course and a water sports centre with kayak hire (April-June and September-October).
Chantepie is 45 minutes from the Le Mans 24-hour race circuits. And if you have motorbikes or cars, you can store them in the courtyard or garage (1 car garage / several motorbikes).
From Épineux le Seguin or Val du Maine (new commune), visit the Saulges caves, prehistory museum, caves, restaurant, hiking, Château-Gontier, museum, marina with boat and bike hire, aquatic and wellness area, Refuge de l'arche (animal sanctuary). And why not go as far as Angers, 1 hour away, the town of King René d'Anjou, to discover its art museums, château, gardens and Botanica amusement park and garden.
Near the gîte, 2 km away, find out about the programme of events at the Château de Linières (closed in winter), and when the Château de Varennes l'Enfant is open.
Stay 1 to 2 nights: arrival 5pm - departure 5pm
From 3 nights: arrival 5pm - departure 10am
The gîte is on one level - Entrance - Lounge 25m² with sofa, armchairs, open fireplace, TV - Kitchen 15m² with dining table and chairs, fridge and freezer, 4 ring gas hob, oven, kettle, toaster, filter and Italian coffee maker, dishwasher - bedroom (1) 13.7m² with 2 twin beds 90*200, a desk and storage space - bedroom (2) 10m² with 2 twin beds and wardrobe - shower room with Italian shower and stool, washbasin, heated towel rail - separate WC with washbasin.
Underfloor gas heating.
Internet - Wifi
Games room 65m² with table tennis, lounge, various games.
Heated swimming pool shared with the owners, 4m x 9m, 160 cm deep, flat bottom, covered with a mat to be rolled up when there is no-one around.
Baby equipment: 1 cot.
Included : beds made up - towels - tea towels - heating - access to swimming pool.
Option, to be paid on site to the owner: cleaning 70€ - wood for the fireplace 50€/week - heating 110€/week
Pets not allowed.