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Highly Rated, charming 14th century Toll House close to Solesmes and Sable

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Outside of the Salthouse
Living room and bedroom upstairs; utility room downstairs
The Salt House - a three-storey corner cottage
Main entrance via stone steps
Main entrance with self-access key lock-box
Reviews
8.6

Excellent

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 242 sq m

Popular amenities

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  • WasherWasherWasher
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

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Avoise, Pays De La Loire
  • Popular LocationSt Peter's Abbey of Solesmes10 min drive
  • Popular LocationZoo de la Fleche29 min drive
  • Popular LocationBugatti Circuit38 min drive
  • AirportNantes (NTE-Nantes - Atlantique)109 min drive

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6/10 Okay

Bien agencer et propre, mais particulièrement bruyante.
edmond l.
Aug 30, 2019

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Main Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Master

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

Highly Rated, charming 14th century Toll House close to Solesmes and Sable

Cute and charming but with an upgraded, contemporary feel. Petite, stone-built, three-storey cottage with view from the living room window towards the beautiful River Sarthe. Originally a 14th century toll-house at the entrance to the riverside village of Avoise, this unique property is now an ideal holiday home for those seeking a quiet and relaxing break in this beautiful region.

Outer stone steps lead up to the entrance of the property (middle floor) and into the living and kitchen area. A spiral staircase leads up to the bedroom, shower and separate WC on the top floor. The ground floor has a separate external entrance and is currently used as a utility room (washing machine, dryer) and bike storage (two bicycles are provided).

The bedroom has ancient ceiling beams and is equipped with a comfortable double bed, bedside tables, hanging cupboard, drawers and a washbasin. The shower and (separate) WC are en-suite.

The living / dining room has a two-seater sofa, arm-chair, coffee table, high-top dining table & chairs, dresser, DVD player, Bose speaker, Apple TV, and ceramic wall-mounted heater. There are large windows overlooking the access lane to the river. The compact kitchen facilities have recently been upgraded and include a cooktop, full oven, fridge with small freezer, Nespresso machine, toaster, and kettle.

Free unlimited wi-fi is available. All linens and towels are provided. You are a short 50 metre walk from the grassy riverbank. Take the folding chairs and enjoy a waterfront picnic, fishing, a book, a bottle of wine...

Plenty of free parking just a few meters away from the house.

Please note the following:
i) a mandatory stay tax has been added and will be paid directly to the town on your behalf
ii) an extra charge of 3 EUR / night will be added for heating for the months of November through April.

Property manager

Carol Hellyer

Languages

English, French, German, Italian

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Property grounds
Gîte Écoconçu Charmant Proche zoo de la Flèche : Idéal Famille
Kitchen
Washer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
10.0 out of 10, (3 reviews)
Gîte Écoconçu Charmant Proche zoo de la Flèche : Idéal Famille

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 22 lb per pet (limit one pet total)
We are happy to discuss with you your pet's needs.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

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
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Avoise

Located in Avoise, this cottage is in a rural area and on a river. St Peter's Abbey of Solesmes and Abbey of St Cecile are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Brulon and Caves of Saulges. Zoo de la Fleche and l'Ilebulle Aquatic Center are also worth visiting. Rafting and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cave exploring nearby.
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Avoise, Pays De La Loire

What's nearby

  • St Peter's Abbey of Solesmes - 10 min drive
  • Solesmes Abbey - 11 min drive
  • Zoo de la Fleche - 29 min drive
  • Bugatti Circuit - 38 min drive
  • Circuit de la Sarthe - 38 min drive

Getting around

  • Noyen-sur-Sarthe Station - 12 min drive
  • Le Mans (LME-Arnage) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪L'Amphora - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Chez Franck et Bruno - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Nicolas Dominique - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Le Royal Sport - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Le Ludobistrophile - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Highly Rated, charming 14th century Toll House close to Solesmes and Sable pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 22 lb per pet.

What time is check-in at Highly Rated, charming 14th century Toll House close to Solesmes and Sable?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Highly Rated, charming 14th century Toll House close to Solesmes and Sable?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Highly Rated, charming 14th century Toll House close to Solesmes and Sable located?

Situated on the riverfront, this cottage is within 6 miles (10 km) of St Peter's Abbey of Solesmes, Solesmes Abbey and Abbey of St Cecile. Malicorne Museum of Earthenware and Ceramics and Church of St Peter - St Paul are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

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8.6/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Check-in

8.6/10

Communication

6.6/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

6/10 Okay

edmond l.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Disliked: Check-in, location
beau séjour
Bien agencer et propre, mais particulièrement bruyante.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

DANIEL L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Logement agréable bien agencé , parfait pour 2.
Parfait .
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Helen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Window view of river =Happy place to sit
Fully enjoyed our stay. Sat at the window when it rained and enjoyed the view. When not raining, sat by river on a blanket enjoying the peace and the swallows. Good location for cycling to local villages. Very close to Parce with enough shops to find your daily food. Felt comfy and relaxed in such a lovely place.

8/10 Good

Fabienne B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
maisonnette
propriété agréable,bien agencé .On était pas loin des cites à visiter.Dommage qu il y avait la canicule ,on a pas pu en profiter pleinement. cordialement

10/10 Excellent

laurent c.

Excellent séjour
Gîte agréable, équipement cuisine salon, et literie de très bonne qualité. En période froide, l'installation d'un grand rideau devant la porte d'entrée serait efficace afin d’éviter un refroidissement de la pièce principale et une consommation excessive du chauffage! Je recommande vivement ce gîte.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

About the host

Hosted by Carol Hellyer

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Carol - British by nationality and nomadic by nature. I'm a semi-retired language teacher currently living in France. I love travelling, hiking, cinema and property renovation projects. I speak Russian, French and a smattering of German.

Michael - Together with my cousin Carol, we own vacation properties in France and Italy. I am Canadian living in the United States travelling often each year to Europe. I speak French and German and soon hope to add Italian to the mix. It is really satisfying to enable guests to have a comfortable place to stay at a reasonable price. We are not in this business to make money, just to pay for the place so we can use it when our guests are not.

Why they chose this property

Purchased jointly, this property suits all our requirements - great location in a quiet and rural environment and yet within easy access of Paris via TGV. Charming, cute, compact and with 21st-century comforts and facilities.
And, of course, the river...

What makes this property unique

The character and charm of a former 14th-century toll-house but with interior contemporary upgrades.
Proximity to beautiful river as well as Le Mans, Solesmes, Sable, and La Flèche.

Languages:

English, French, German, Italian
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