Manoir Anoir
ID: S114826
- Bedrooms 3
- ・ Sleeps 6
- ・ Pets No
Guests say
Manoir Anoir is consistently praised for its exquisite interiors, well-equipped kitchen, and comfortable furnishings. The hosts, Steven and Bruce, are repeatedly mentioned for their warm welcome and helpful local insights. The property's charm and the region's appeal for experiencing the French countryside are highlighted, with guests expressing a desire to return.
There is no specific mention of cleanliness in the reviews, so it is not possible to provide a score for this category.
The property is appreciated for its location in the less tourist-ed French countryside, with a short walk to the village that boasts a fantastic boulangerie and boucherie, indicating a high level of satisfaction with the location.
Guests have highlighted the comfortable beds and the overall comfort of the property, suggesting a very high level of satisfaction in this category.
The property is described as well-equipped, with a great pool and tasteful furnishings. The kitchen is specifically mentioned as being especially well-equipped, indicating excellent facilities and maintenance.
The hosts' pride in their property and their efforts to ensure guests have a great time suggest thoughtfulness. While no specific gifts are mentioned, the fresh flowers in most rooms indicate a thoughtful touch. However, it should be noted that such personal touches are not guaranteed.
About this property
This elegant 15th century manoir, partially moated and set in the centre of 52 acres of beautiful park and fields, has been lavishly decorated with exquisite antiques, custom sofas and chairs, Persian carpets, Chinese porcelains and oil paintings. A 15th century gigantic working fireplace warms the evenings and the private exclusive large swimming pool cools you during the day.
Flowers grace every room and if you feel like stepping up to the plate (or the stove) yourself, the kitchen is kitted out with every modern convenience and stocked with all herbs, spices, vinegars and oils.
Take a ride out into the countryside on the bikes provided or fire up the barbecue in the garden - either way, you'll be in a calm, relaxing and carefree atmosphere for children and adults alike. The nearby city of Saumur provides additional charm and and a great range of dining options, and Tours and Angers are around an hour by car for a bigger city experience. The train station in Saumur is only 12km from the house, with connections to Angers and Paris.
Manoir Anoir is located just minutes from the banks of the Loire River, in the Maine-et-Loire department close to the border with Indre-et-Loire, 12km from the beautiful riverside town of Saumur and under an hour by car from Tours.
You can stroll or cycle to the local village, around 1.5km away, where you will find a grocery store, boulangerie, tabac, service garage as well as two restaurants and a bar. Keen cyclists note that the Loire à Vélo passes nearby on the other side of the Loire River (through Candes-Saint-Martin, 5.5km away) and there are many popular walking routes across the area including trails from the village itself, a wonderful way to discover the local landscapes and Loire River.
Elegant Saumur lies only 12km by car, a vibrant town known for its picturesque riverside setting, impressive château and delicious sparkling white wine which you can sample in characterful bars. The weekly market on a Saturday morning is a great way to stock-up on a range of locally produced delights and there are plenty of shops and charming restaurants dotted across the town’s medieval lanes. Look out for guided tours or even performances at the Cadre Noir, the famous national equestrian school in the heart of Saumur.
Closer to home, spend time in Candes-Saint-Martin (5.5km), one of France’s classified ‘Plus Beaux Villages’ where the Loire and Vienne rivers converge and home to the Saint-Martin collegiate church. Montsoreau (5km) is another gorgeous spot on the banks of the river with its 15th century château or drive south-east towards Chinon (23km) with its atmospheric lanes, castle, wine caves and surrounding vineyards. In the summer there are canoeing and kayaking opportunities along the Loire and Vienne as well as boat trips from Candes-Saint-Martin.
Europe’s largest abbey, Fontevraud-l'Abbaye, is only 8km by car whilst the fascinating troglodyte caves at Rochemenier are around half an hour away.
Of course, there are so many iconic Loire valley châteaux to choose from within an hour such as Château de Villandry (45km), Château Azay-le-Rideau (42km), Château du Rivau (32km) as well as Château Royal d'Amboise and Château de Chenonceau, both just over 90km away beyond the historic city of Tours.
Accommodation
Manoir Interiors
- Entrance hall
- Living room and dining room with two sets of French windows leading to terrace
- Kitchen, fully-equipped with small island and breakfast stools, leading out to living room
- Bedroom with 4-poster bed and small en suite bathroom with shower, sink and toilet
- Bedroom with queen-size double bed and adjoining chapel
- Bedroom with queen-size double bed
- Bathroom with claw-footed bath (with hand-held shower), sink and toilet
Outside Grounds
- Private saline swimming pool (5x10m, depth: 1-2m) lined with slate blue-grey solar warming lining and safety alarm/fencing. Open approximately May to end-October
- Poolside sun loungers
- Access to vast grounds (52 acres, partially moated with fish)
- Garden furniture
Facilities
- Central heating
- Fireplaces and wood (winter only)
- Badminton
- Boules set
- Bikes 4 x adult and 2 x children (not suitable for long distance)
- Use of washing machine/dryer
Reviews (15)
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Mark
The owner, who greeted us was very friendly and showed us around.
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Debbie
We were welcomed by the host when we first arrived for a tour of the property, it did not disappoint. My initial thoughts were, we didn't book long enough!!!
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Joy
A slice of French heaven. Beautiful!