Luxurious Gite in tranquil surroundings with private heated salt water pool
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10.0Outstanding
(37 Ratings)
The property offers a spacious house with beautiful gardens, a stunning pool, and friendly hosts. Guests can enjoy cycling, relaxing by the pool, and exploring nearby attractions. Perfect for families or couples seeking a peaceful retreat.
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4 guests · 2 bedrooms · 2 baths
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Loriais, Farmhouse and Gite,situated in Brittany on the borders of Pays de la Loire and Normandy. An ideal base to explore the beautiful countryside, beaches, chateaux ,forests and megaliths of this extra special part of France. Tranquil farmhouse gite lovingly restored, set in 20 acres with extensive access to glorious countryside, two bedrooms two bathrooms with additional double sofa bed. and folding bed, for children. Cot and high chair availabile. Log burner and underfloor heating making a cosy time in winter (by arrangement). Private heated salt water pool 10m x 5m with beach hut and barbeque. Several seating areas in lovely gardens. Cycling on designated tracks for miles. Glorious walking on signed routes straight out of the door. Fully equipped kitchen, range cooker, also electric cooker and hob plus microwave, washing machine and dishwasher, American style fridge freezer. Well stocked supermarket five minutes away with other large supermarkets fifteen minutes away. Other attractions. water park, riding, walking and cycling. Mont St Michel 40 mins, St Malo one hour, Honfleur and Deauville two hours. Normandy beaches and fabulous coastline of the Cote d'Emeraude easily accessed. Five minutes from the Foret de Fougéres and arboritum, five minutes from the medieval forest of Monthault. Weekly local farmers markets with a good selection of local produce during August, big traditional French market every Wednesday all year round 15 mins away. Pets not accepted. Please note bookings are only from Saturday to Saturday
Non-smoking
No pets allowed
Family friendly
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Top rated by guests
10.0Outstanding
(37 Ratings)
The property offers a spacious house with beautiful gardens, a stunning pool, and friendly hosts. Guests can enjoy cycling, relaxing by the pool, and exploring nearby attractions. Perfect for families or couples seeking a peaceful retreat.
From real guest reviews summarized by AIDon't miss out! Price and availability may change
Ratings and reviews
The property offers a spacious house with beautiful gardens, a stunning pool, and friendly hosts. Guests can enjoy cycling, relaxing by the pool, and exploring nearby attractions. Perfect for families or couples seeking a peaceful retreat.
10.0 / 10.0
A little piece of heaven created by an amazing couple in such a beautiful tranquil spot.Spacious accommodation with the most fantastic garden with a heated pool. The weather wasn't the best but we managed to visit all the lovely towns and attractions in the area. Thank you Barry - would love to come back with the family.
8.0 / 10.0
Gite had everything you would need - comfortable and well resourced. Barry was very helpful and approachable.Lovely villages to visit in the locality and a nice walk into town along the disused railway.
10.0 / 10.0
I would really like to say, please don't visit, because I don't want anyone to be there if I am able to go there. But that would be too mean because it is an extraordinary gite and Barry is a truly wonderful host. He told us that they run the gite to be like somewhere that they would love to stay themselves and it is every bit a place to love. The garden is magnificent and so pretty as you arrive at the gite. The swimming pool is clean and well tended. There are even two cookers in the kitchen. The showers are super luxurious. The area is lovely and there are so many places to visit and amenities close to hand. Don't Go. You will love it and I want it for myself.
10.0 / 10.0
We had a lovely relaxing week at this quiet rural gite. Barry was very accommodating and made us feel very welcome throughout our stay, always on hand if we needed anything. Having a pool to ourselves was a huge plus, as was the area for badminton. The gite itself has everything you need and local shops are nearby, including a small supermarket and several bakerys. The gite is well situated to explore the area, a highlight being Mont Saint Michel 45 mins away. Thanks again for a lovely stay.
10.0 / 10.0
Great holiday flat with beautiful large rooms. A beautiful rustic fireplace adorns the living room. A special highlight is the pool and the beautiful garden. Barry is very courteous and attentive but not intrusive. We especially liked his two dogs. But don't worry. If someone doesn't like dogs, Barry keeps them well back. Many thanks for the lovely time.
10.0 / 10.0
Loved the warm welcome and generous basket from Barry when we arrived. Great accommodation. Amazing pool and gardens. Barry always there to help with any issues and even brought us extra logs for the fire on a cold evening.
Great bike path along old raikway track into town (we walked it). Great galette place in town for food. Market on Friday morning.
Ideal for easy drive to Fougeres, Mont Saint Michelle, Cancale.
Really relaxing, lovely stay. Would recommend.
10.0 / 10.0
We had the most incredible week in Gary’s beautiful gite, we had everything we needed in there and had a beautiful little welcome hamper which was very thoughtful. The children absolutely loved the pool and was in it most days, and the badminton area was a great little place to get all the family to do some family sport together. The animals here were a great little surprise the children absolutely loved meeting Odis the donkey and thought the chickens were great little characters. Barry was so welcoming and very knowledgeable with places to visit and nothing was ever too much trouble. Thank you so much for having us, we had such a wonderful week.
10.0 / 10.0
We stayed for one week in this wonderful place. The house is very complete (kitchen utensils, dishwasher, washing machine, etc.). The private swimmingpool and lounge chairs including towels are a real treat. Barry was very helpful and extremely cautious in not interrupting our privacy. Many thanks for this lovely week!
8.0 / 10.0
Barry was a very welcoming host, and the pool and garden areas are great. The accommodation is very spacious and well equipped. The only downside was a smell of damp which lingered on clothing when out and about. This may just have been because of the very wet spring/summer weather this year.
10.0 / 10.0
We had a great 2 weeks holiday at this property. The accommodation was airy and spacious. The pool was lovely with no restrictions on when we could use it. The house is right on a flat cycle path on which you can cycle for miles, perfect for all ages and abilities. Louvigne-du-Desert has a couple of bars to visit and eateries. St Hilaire de Harcouet - had a great meal at A L'Ardoise. Fougeres is a great place to visit with a Castle, market, restaurants and bars, well worth a visit. Mont St Michel was about 45 mins drive away and a fabulous place.
Barry and Gail are great hosts who are full of ideas of places to visit; always available but completely discrete.
We all loved our trip. Thank you Barry and Gail!
10.0 / 10.0
We enjoyed the warm hospitality of Barry
10.0 / 10.0
Beautiful and peaceful setting. Outstanding garden and pool area. Barry & Gail are very welcoming and friendly. Local town with amenities and restaurants within walking distance or 5 min drive. Spent a lovely day in Fougeres and also at Le Mont St Michel, both within an easy drive of the gite. Unfortunately, had to cut short our stay but hopefully will return in the future.
10.0 / 10.0
After several failed attempts (due to Covid restrictions) to get to this lovely gite we finally made it and it was definitely worth waiting for. The house is beautiful, really well equipped, very comfortable and in a great location. Then there is the exquisite garden and amazing outdoor swimming pool. The kids were in heaven and we all really enjoyed just relaxing by the pool. It was wonderful. And I can’t say enough about our fabulous hosts Barry and Gail. They made us feel so welcome (including a lovely box of goodies on arrival) and were on hand to help and even gave us tasty eggs from their hens and tomatoes from their garden. Definitely the best holiday accommodation we’ve ever stayed in and I would highly highly recommend.
10.0 / 10.0
We had such a peaceful and relaxing two weeks in this beautiful and serene corner of Bretagne. The property is right next to a Voie Verte making it very easy to get out on our bikes every day before returning to the stunning gardens and pool to read and chill. Our girls were enchanted by the animals, not least Weetabix the dog and the four gorgeous kittens. The animals, like Barry and Gail, potter about in a very gentle and unobtrusive way. All very therapeutic! We had great meals in St Hilaire du Harcouet, Ducey and Dinard. Another lovely cycle path from Ducey to Mont St Michel highly recommended. Also the castle in Fougeres well worth a visit. Thank you so much Barry and Gail for sharing your beautiful home with us. Warmest wishes to you, Weetabix and all the cats and kittens from all of us xx
10.0 / 10.0
Lorais
We had a fantastic week at Barry’s gite. The accommodation is very well appointed with several TVs with English channels and DVD player. Kitchen very well equipped also. The weather was fantastic and we took full advantage of the gas BBQ. The highlight of the accommodation is the heated pool which we used every day. The kids had a wonderful time and enjoyed meeting the cats plus Weetabix the dog. Well equipped supermarket in Louvigne, we also had a day out the the chateau at Fougeres which is well worth a visit.
10.0 / 10.0
Lovely getaway
We had a very nice time in the house and garden. The owners were more than helpful and liked to advise about restaurants and towns to visit when we asked about that. The appartment is pretty big and it has a well equipped kitchen. The gardens and pool are very spacious and very well maintained which in our book is a very nice feature to have on your holidays.
For us, one of the most conveniant assets of our booking was the fact that Barry and Gail are both English speaking.
Recommendations for the neighbourhood are: Vitre, Rennes, Fougeres, Parc Botanique de Haute Bretagne, Château Le Rocher-Portail, restaurant a l'ardoise and l'heure de la galette.
10.0 / 10.0
Lovely oasis!
A really lovely property, particularly the garden and salt-water pool. Barry and Gail couldn't have been more helpful.
10.0 / 10.0
Lovely garden and villa
Our family of four had a lovely week staying at this villa with beautiful gardens and swimming pool. It was spacious, clean and well equipped with everything we needed for our stay. And it stayed cool during the summer heat! Barry and Gail were friendly and welcoming hosts without being at all intrusive. The local town is only a few minutes away in the car or a relaxing walk through the woods. We enjoyed day trips to Fougères and Mont St Michel. A lovely week, wouldn’t hesitate to recommend to others.
10.0 / 10.0
Beautiful property with amazing hosts
Photos don't do this place justice! Great property with stunning gardens. Ideal for families with all the kit you need and very good cooking facilities including bbq. Would definitely recommend.
10.0 / 10.0
Peace and quiet in beautiful Brittany
We absolutely loved our week in this wonderful gite in gorgeous, rural Brittany.
Well equipped, cool and beautiful with a stunning garden and an awesome pool. There’s also Sky TV and a selection of DVDs if you want a quiet night in.
Barry and Gail are fantastically welcoming hosts who want you to relax and have fun in their magnificent property. They also have a lovely menagerie of animals - including the unforgettable Nanette, the amazing rescued pet goat. You can interact with the dogs, cats, donkeys etc as much or as little as you want.
Louvigné-De-Désert is a good base from which to explore Brittany and Normandie with Fougères, Dinan, St Malo, Avranches etc a leisurely drive away. Louvigné-De-Désert has a few bars and restaurants and a good Super U supermarket.
The weather was wonderful. Warm and relaxing, perfect for a few hours around the pool or exploring some of Brittany’s many medieval villages.
I look forward to my next visit to Brittany and would love to return to Barry and Gail’s gite
5.0 / 10.0
Barry and Gail are the perfect hosts - warm, welcoming and always ready to help. The gite is spacious, comfortable and well-equipped, and the grounds are amazing! The super swimming pool sits in gorgeous landscaped gardens with the occasional visit from one of the friendly animals on site, so each day spent relaxing at the gite was such a pleasure.The local small town, Louvinge du Desert, has a decent supermarket and is just a short drive away. It is also within walking distance along part of a disused railway track, which itself is perfect for walks or cycling. There are plenty of places to visit in the locality: Fougeres was a particular favourite with its stunning views and magnificent castle in the medieval district. We also visited Mont St Michel (a bit touristy, but well worth seeing), Omaha Beach and Bayeux, all within comfortable reach.Overall this was a fantastic holiday for us, as two adult couples, so we are hoping to return in the future. Read the other reviews and book now!
10.0 / 10.0
Amazing place
We booked this for our honeymoon and couldn’t have asked for better.. Barry and Gail are lovely hosts and their gite and gardens are amazing.. The pool area is secluded very clean and relaxing. Although Barry and Gail live onsite they respect your privacy at all times.. The gite is amazing larger than pics show and spotlessly clean it was a proper home from home.. If you want to stay in somewhere quiet and relaxed away from everyday pressures this is the place we had fantastic honeymoon there and will definitely be going back... I really cannot fault this place and the champagne on arrival and fresh produce was wonderful.. Thank you Barry and Gail for letting us stay in your beautiful gite and gardens and making our honeymoon memorable.. Helen & Simon
10.0 / 10.0
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Barry and Gail are the perfect hosts - warm, welcoming and always ready to help. The gite is spacious, comfortable and well-equipped, and the grounds are amazing! The super swimming pool sits in gorgeous landscaped gardens with the occasional visit from one of the friendly animals on site, so each day spent relaxing at the gite was such a pleasure.
The local small town, Louvinge du Desert, has a decent supermarket and is just a short drive away. It is also within walking distance along part of a disused railway track, which itself is perfect for walks or cycling. There are plenty of places to visit in the locality: Fougeres was a particular favourite with its stunning views and magnificent castle in the medieval district. We also visited Mont St Michel (a bit touristy, but well worth seeing), Omaha Beach and Bayeux, all within comfortable reach.
Overall this was a fantastic holiday for us, as two adult couples, so we are hoping to return in the future. Read the other reviews and book now!
10.0 / 10.0
"Sanctuary" from a busy lifestyle
Thank you Gail and Barry for sharing your beautiful gardens which complimented your lovely property we stayed in. Home grown garden produce was also a lovely gift from you.
The property was beautifully furnished and had its own charm and welcome....... as well as little luxuries. A well equipped kitchen was gratefully appreciated and many happy family mealtimes were had in the dining area. The gardens were our favourite place and many English tea times occurred there as well as coffee with the local patisserie's delicacies. This was our first taste of Lovigne de desert and we were not disappointed. The pool and sun house were very well equipped and complimented the garden setting. The family pets were welcoming and added to the charm. We had a good time in Brittany and there were lots of places to explore nearby as well as local walks. The supermarket nearby was very well stocked and we enjoyed trying out our little bit of French. Barry & Gail were great hosts, both kind and approachable.
Thank you
Rob Loraine Ted Rachel Yates
5.0 / 10.0
Thank you Gail and Barry for sharing your beautiful gardens which complimented your lovely property we stayed in. Home grown garden produce was also a lovely gift from you. The property was beautifully furnished and had its own charm and welcome....... as well as little luxuries. A well equipped kitchen was gratefully appreciated and many happy family mealtimes were had in the dining area. The gardens were our favourite place and many English tea times occurred there as well as coffee with the local patisserie's delicacies. This was our first taste of Lovigne de desert and we were not disappointed. The pool and sun house were very well equipped and complimented the garden setting. The family pets were welcoming and added to the charm. We had a good time in Brittany and there were lots of places to explore nearby as well as local walks. The supermarket nearby was very well stocked and we enjoyed trying out our little bit of French. Barry & Gail were great hosts, both kind and approachable. Thank you Rob Loraine Ted Rachel Yates
10.0 / 10.0
A little slice of heaven.
Having spent a few days in Louvigne recently I cannot recommend the property highly enough. It truly is a slice of heaven.
The location is very peaceful and so beautiful, the gardens and the swimming pool are wonderful and a real credit to Gail and Barry, who are great hosts.
The house itself is stunning and has every amenitiy you could possibly wish for. Fully stocked kitchen including a washing machine which is super to have on hand, dishwasher, huge fridge and a choice of cookers. There is a DVD player with DVDs provided, books provided if required. A huge folder is available of local attractions and areas of interest.
The town is within walking distance and is lovely with a supermarket, bakery, restaurants and cafes. Although for us the beautiful house and surroundings were all we needed and didnt want to leave.
Cannot wait to return.
Thanks Gail and Barry.
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10.0 / 10.0
The house is beautiful, with an amazing garden! It's a great place for a holiday!
We has had a great holiday, our children loved the pool, gardens and animals! The house is beautiful and the owners were so amazingly hospitable! I would recommend this fabulous place to everyone!
10.0 / 10.0
Absolutely stunning Gite and gardens.
We booked this Gite last minute for our 10th Wedding anniversary. We were looking for a place to get away from our hectic lives and have some quality time together. This Gite didn't disappoint, it is absolutely stunning and has the most beautiful gardens to explore.
The owners are also genuinely warm people and couldn't help us enough with all our queries. They even booked the vet (for our dogs) and a nice restaurant for our anniversary.
The Gite feels like it's a paradise in the middle of nowhere, however it is within walking distance of a nice little village with all the amenities you need. It sits right next to a disused railway track that goes on for miles, making it perfectly situated for a good stroll, cycle or walking the dogs.
We spent most of our holiday exploring the local area, visiting one of the many markets in a nearby town, which was selling the most fantastic Paella.
We also spent lots of time sitting by the pool with a glass of (cheap and lovely) French wine, feeling like we were staying at a rock stars house.
We would definitely recommend booking this Gite to couples wanting to get away from it all whilst still having the option to explore many of the regions historical sites, beaches and markets.
We could imagine that this Gite would also be perfect for families, as the pool and the many animals on site would keep most children entertained.
We would definitely love to book this place again and wish Barry, Gail and their family of animals a successful and fruitful future.
10.0 / 10.0
lovely location, gorgeous garden, very comfortable and spacious house
We had a wonderfully relaxing holiday at Louvigné du Désert. Gail and Barry are great hosts, friendly and happy to answer questions and fulfil requests but otherwise leaving us to enjoy the spacious house and large pool set in the middle of a wondrous garden as and when we liked it. Our grown daughter loved having wifi and television everywhere in the house. We had chosen Loriais for its location, with randonnée and bicycle paths on its doorstep, and it was even better than we had hoped. The countryside is luscious, peaceful, with those 'basic necessities' for a truly French holiday(pâtisseries, crêperies, castles, bars and restaurants) in plentiful supply all around. We came back from our holiday happy and well-rested,and inspired by this great house and its beautiful surroundings and would definitely recommend Loriais to friends and relatives.
10.0 / 10.0
Pleasant stay
We enjoyed the stay very much, Barry and Gail are really awesome and did everything to make our stay comfortable. Beautiful garden and pool, lovely animals. We'd like to come back as soon as possible!
10.0 / 10.0
Geschmackvolle Unterkunft mit traumhaftem Garten
Die Wohnung (Untergeschoss des Hauses) ist großzügig und gut ausgestattet. Tolle Küche, bequeme Sitzmöglichkeiten. Die Vermieter sind überaus freundlich, so wurden uns neben dem Begrüßungspaket Feuerholz für die kalten Tage zur Verfügung gestellt und zusätzliche Eier und eine köstliche selbstgemachte Kirschmarmelade geschenkt. Der wunderschön und liebevoll angelegte Garten sowie der Pool standen uns zur Alleinbenutzung zur Verfügung.
Einkaufsmöglichkeiten sind per Auto in 5 Minuten zu erreichen (Bäcker, Supermarkt, Metzger, Wochenmarkt diverse Restaurants). Die nächsten größeren Städte (Fougeres und St. Hilaire) sind in ca. 20 Autominuten erreichbar.
10.0 / 10.0
Parfait havre de paix
Nous avons passé une superbe semaine !
Le temps a été avec nous, soleil et chaleur au RDV.
Les propriétaires sont absolument adorables et serviables et ont tout fait pour que nous nous sentions chez nous.
La piscine, très grande, était chauffée à 29°C (malgré le mauvais temps avant notre arrivée) et est montée à 30°C rapidement.
Le jardin est un véritable "paradis sur Terre", pour les petits comme pour les grands.
La maison est grande et bien aménagée. La cuisine ravira tous les passionnés de cuisine (tous les équipements sont disponibles dont une plaque de cuisson au gaz et une plaque à induction).
Bref, séjour parfait.
10.0 / 10.0
Magical place in Brittany (Bretagne)
We had the best time in this beautiful vacation house. Barry and Gail are wonderful hosts with a lot of respect for your privacy but always there for some help, good trip advices, interesting stories to tell (but only if you ask for it). There was so much to discover in the various garden areas as well as in the house. We were also charmed by the pets around the house (kittens, cats, we also met the dogs and Otis, the donkey) and we occasionally met a few of the magnificent horses.
Just around the corner there is an old trail road track to walk and cycle to the village. There are also lots of possibilities for the more adventurous bikers/runners/walkers.
It’s a good base to visit the Mont Saint-Michel we discovered other beautiful places as well: Fougères, Dinan, Saint-Malo (the best pastries at Pâtisserie Récit de Voyage), Vitré (with very good supper at Le Candiot), Rennes (good to go shopping). All thanks to the suggestions from Barry.
Thank you Barry and Gail for your warmth & hospitality. It was a pleasure meeting both of you.
10.0 / 10.0
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10.0 / 10.0
Little piece of heaven!
Such a gourgeous place with lovely hosts, Gail and Barry. They are very welcoming, in person, but also in how they decorated the house, gardens and very nice private pool. You can visit and use every bit of their very beautiful property. The location is also fantastic: close to Rennes, le Mont St Michel, several nice villages. We loved it! Just make sure to make reservations well in advance, because normally the summertime is fully booked.
FAQs
Is parking included with this farm stay?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Luxurious Gite in tranquil surroundings with private heated salt water pool. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this farm stay?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this farm stay. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Luxurious Gite in tranquil surroundings with private heated salt water pool pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this farm stay is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Luxurious Gite in tranquil surroundings with private heated salt water pool?
We found 3 amenities for this rental. This includes non-smoking, no pets allowed, and family friendly.
