"la gavolerie" castle and property

Nature, peace and quiet: these will be the watchwords of your stay at Domaine de la Gavolerie. The 6-hectare property is entirely enclosed by hedges and walls and overlooks the valley of the little river La Braye, away from the small town of Bessé-sur-Braye. The owners themselves will welcome you to this charming gîte, which has been completely refurbished and reopened in 2024. This 110 m² holiday rental offers very spacious living rooms and bedrooms on 2 floors, equipped with the very best facilities. The owners have taken great care to select materials, linens and equipment that are made in France and environmentally friendly. The icing on the cake: a heated swimming pool in season and other leisure facilities, not to mention walks around the large enclosed property. In the same village of Bessé-sur-Braye, don't miss a visit to the Châteaux de Courtanvaux, a walk along the greenway or a few strides on the fitness trail. Within a 1-hour drive, you can visit Le Mans, Vendôme, Tours, La Flèche, Châteaudun, etc. * Interiors of the holiday rental Large living room with a cosy wood-burning stove at its centre: - Fully equipped open-plan kitchen (oven, microwave, fridge-freezer, small appliances, dishwasher, quality crockery, etc). - Living area for meals - Sitting area with TV (numerous French and foreign language channels). * Bedrooms : - a separate ground-floor bedroom for 2 people (bed 160 x 200 cm) with storage space, desk. Shower room with large shower and WC. - a separate bedroom upstairs for 2 people (bed 160 x 200 cm). Bathroom with free-standing bath and WC. - a separate bedroom upstairs for 2 people (bed 160 x 200 cm). Bathroom with large shower and WC. * Sanitary and laundry facilities - Separate WC on the ground floor. - All bedrooms have a private shower/bathroom with WC. - Utility room with washing machine, drying rack, iron and ironing board. The exterior> Private outdoor parking in the grounds, just a few metres from the gîte.> Private garden with garden furniture > Barbecue, sun loungers, table and parasol available. > Bicycle storage available on request. Also included in your rental (shared with a chambre d'hôtes and the owners): > Access to the property (6 hectares), comprising meadows, orchards, vegetable garden, tree-lined paths, terraces, etc. > Large secure swimming pool, heated from mid-May to the end of September. Wooden terrace and sunbathing area. > Trampoline and table tennis. * Facilities and services > Embroidered bed linen and towels: included > End-of-stay cleaning package: included > Firewood for the wood-burning stove: 1 basket included. Additional basket at XX€.> Baby equipment available free of charge on request (cot, bath seat, high chair, bottle warmer). * Accessibility The ground-floor room, with a walk-in shower and communicating WC, may be recommended for certain situations involving reduced mobility.If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Isabelle, the owner. * The owners Isabelle and her husband have fallen in love with the Domaine de la Gavelorie, which they look after day after day. The grounds include the château where they live, as well as outbuildings, including the gîte in which you will be staying. As you stroll past the flower-filled terraces, the lanes lined with century-old lime trees will lead you to the small family vegetable garden, then to the sloping pastures offering uninterrupted views of some of the neighbouring private residences. * A brief history : Domaine de la Gavolerie has been occupied since the 17th century by Camaldolese monks, who built living quarters and an abbey. The French Revolution sealed the fate of La Gavolerie once and for all: in 1793, the monastery buildings were demolished to make way for today's Château de La Gavolerie. Only the gîte and adjoining buildings remain from this period.

Go through the property gate and there is a car park where you can unload your bags and suitcases. The Eco-Gîte is just off the car park behind the shrubbery. The large door leads you into the living room-kitchen area, which is the main living area of your holiday! The brightness of the place is very pleasant with all the windows opening onto the park, and also onto the garden with your table and parasol and barbecue. Your holidays can begin ...