Annie's House

The Cottage, Annie's House

Annie’s House is a quaint and independent cottage for couples set in the quiet and private grounds of La Bellevue, the French-Anglo family home of Sarah-Jane & Gérald Beaumont, situated mid-way between Saumur and Chinon in the picturesque village of Pouançay, un village de charme close to the Château dominated and market town of Montreuil-Bellay.

Beautifully presented, comfortable and equipped to a high standard Annie’s House comprises of a light and airy double bedroom, throughout exposed tuffeau stone walls, terracotta floor tiles and wooden ceiling beams further add to her charm.  From the bedroom a staircase leads into a well equipped sitting room, kitchen and bistro area, and a generous sized shower room and loo caters for all holiday needs.

For outside living Annie’s House has much to offer.  A courtyard lined with roses and a private garden terrace with a spectacular view, both are furnished with table and chairs and offer prime spots for outside dining, sitting, reading and relaxing.

Whether your preference is walking, cycling, visiting the stunning Loire Châteaux and attractions, feasting on local cuisine, sampling Val de Loire wines or unwinding, or all !  There is much to explore !  

Discover local fresh food markets.  Weekend Brocantes (flea-markets), and the stunning villages and towns set along the edge of the Loire river.  Explore too, an exceptional trogloydte zoo in Doué la Fontaine and the historical Châteaux dominated towns of Angers, Azay le Rideau, Bréze, Brissac-Quincé, Candes St. Martin, Chenonceau, Chinon, Fontevraud l’Abbaye, Loches, Montsoreau, Montreuil-Bellay, Saumur, Richelieu, Tours, Ussé, Villandry - all of which make a fabulous day out.

Wine enthusiasts will be intrigued to learn Gérald is a bilingual French wine professional from the Loire Valley, and privately conducted wine tasting tours can be easily arranged.  Alternatively, every Sunday afternoon (17h00-19h00) from April to October join Gérald at his wine bar & bistro, ‘Bistrot Les Tontons’, Place Saint Pierre in the heart of Saumur for a comprehensive wine course & technical wine tasting.

The Cottage, Annie's House

2012 Tariff

Weekly Tariff - 7 night stay

      £325     between: 10 Mar 12 - 25 May 12

      £350     between: 26 May 12- 08 Jun 12

      £425       between: 09 Jun 12 - 13 Jul 12

      £445       between: 14 Jul 12 - 31 Aug 12

      £425      between: 01 Sep 12 - 14 Sep 12

      £350      between: 15 Sep 12 - 03 Nov 12

NB : Not included in the above quoted tariffs is a Taxe de Séjour of 0,70 cts per person, per nights stay at 'La Bellevue'

Terms & Conditions

~ To confirm a reservation a 50% non-refundable deposit is

    required, the remaining balance is payable 8 weeks prior

    to arrival.

~ As a cautionary measure against any damage & breakages to

    the cottage/cottage items a retainer of 150€ is required on

    arrival.  The retainer is refundable after a cottage inspection

    and the cottage keys returned on the morning of departure.

~ The cottage and its inventoried equipment have been prepared

    to a high standard of cleanliness and presentation, should

    the cottage and its equipment not be left to an equivalent

    standard at departure, we regret to inform you a cleaning

    charge of 50€ will be incurred.

~ Arrival to Annie's House is from 17h00 onwards.

~ Departure from Annie's House is at 10h00.

~ During a 2 week reservation a cottage clean, change of

    bed, bathroom and household linen is included.

~ The cottage is not suitable for babies or children.

~ We regret no pets are allowed.

~ Smoking is not permitted.