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5 Grande Rue

Le Lude, Sarthe
Bed & Breakfast
+33 (0)6 61 06 65 55
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From
€80 - €107
per night

A warm, gracious townhouse in a small town, run by delightful new hosts. Explore chateaux, canoe on the Loire... cycle to Angers!

5 rooms

Rooms sleep 2

Children welcome

Pets welcome

Babies welcome

The Experience

Start the day feasting on melt-in-the-mouth croissants, fruity loaves, and homemade cakes and jams. This nobleman’s townhouse, tucked behind high gates in a tranquil garden, could not be more inviting.

Lori and Gavin live in one wing, and guests in the other. 17th-century windows pull in the light, and bedrooms are irreproachable, with plump quilts, great mattresses, and views over the garden. After exploring the chateaux of the Loire – lovely Giseux, privately run, is 30km – you can look forward to a generous, delicious, three-course meal, served on the terrace in summer.

Head for Le Mans, 45km, a charming cathedral town. Go walking in the Forêt de Chandelais, 30km. Or bask on the sands of the Lac de la Monnerie, and windsurf, swim and sail. It’s a beautiful spot, a half-hour drive; take a picnic and stay all day.

We think you'll love

The wonderfully comfortable bedrooms, and their fun, upcycled details
Being able to eat in: dinners are bookable in advance
Lori and Gavin's warm friendly presence

You should know

All the bedrooms are upstairs
You meet your fellow guests at breakfast, at one big table
Expect occasional daytime traffic noise from the street

Essentials

Swimming pool
EV charger
Hot tub
Garden
Open fire / woodburner
Breakfast included
Breakfast available
Meals available
Vegetarian meals
Oven
Parking on premises
Free parking nearby
Accessible by public transport
WiFi
Television
Spa
Central heating
Limited mobility
Wheelchair access
Mobile reception
Hob
Bar
Barbecue
Licensed premises
Paid parking nearby
Air conditioning
Relaxation areas
Washing machine
Tennis court
Microwave oven
No smoking
Credit cards
Working farm
Owner has pets
Dishwasher
Pets welcome

Family friendly

Baby monitor
Books and toys
Children welcome
Babies welcome
Stair gates
High chair
Fire guard
Cot available

Nearby

Pub/bar within 3 miles
Restaurant within 3 miles
Shop within 3 miles

Activities

Bikes available
Food courses
Kayaking
Other courses
Sailing
Surfing
Wild swimming

Pricing

Nightly price: from €80
Surcharges: Extra bed/sofabed available €15 per person per night. Dogs are welcome, €10 per night

1 Twin: From €85
4 Doubles: From €80

Information

Booking information

Check in: 4pm-8pm
Check out: 9am-11am
Other details: Dogs welcome,€10 per night.
Closed: Occasionally.
No smoking: Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.
Owner has pets: Animals living on the property
Meals: Dinner, 3 courses, €25 per person (booked 24 hrs in advance). Restaurants 50m.

Reviews

Wonderful place with the most welcoming hosts Lori and Gavin. Couldn't have been made more welcome. Beautiful rooms and excellent breakfast, couldn't ask for anything more. Right in the centre of the village / town, short walk to Chateau de Lude, restaurants, pub and everything you could wish for. Will definitely be back.

Debbie, Ingatestone Sep 2023

Lori and Gavin are incredibly sweet and helpful, and they've already made this well-loved, warm and friendly B&B their own. I wolfed down 3 huge slices of Lori's incredible banana bread before I knew it!

Nicky, Sawday's Inspector Jan 2020

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Location

The neighbourhood

This small country town, on a pretty tributary of the Loire, has its own grand chateau. The Chateau du Lude, open in summer, is a 5-minute stroll. For dining, there's L’Auberge des Iles for traditional French cuisine, and the Rose & Crown for British fish and chips. Flat cycle routes dotted with villages start from here. You can canoe from the river, play golf at Bauge, and lovely walks abound.

Local points of interest from Lori Douglas

5 Grande Rue is lovely old house built in 18C. It is set in a walled garden with lockable gates close to the town centre of Le Lude. It is a lovely oasis in the town with a mature garden and secure parking.
We are about 150 m from the entrance to the Chateau du Lude
Our breakfasts include homemade cakes, yoghurts and jams.
We are only 40 mins drive to the Le Mans motor racing circuit
We have secure locked parking.
We are only 250m from the River Loir

Introducing

Lori Douglas

Lori is Canadian, Gavin is Scottish, and both spent their careers in the army. Looking to retire in France, they fell in love with 5 Grande Rue the moment they saw it, bought in October 2019, and opened for business two weeks later. Keen cyclists and canoers, they love the diversity of France and love meeting people.

5 Grande Rue

Children welcome

Pets welcome

Babies welcome

Your dates are available!

Direct with the owner

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The Experience

We think you'll love

You should know

Essentials

Accommodation

Pricing

Information

Reviews

The neighbourhood

Lori Douglas

5 Grande Rue

Children welcome

Pets welcome

Babies welcome

Check availability

Your dates are available!

How to book

Direct with the owner

Enquire through Sawday's

The Experience

We think you'll love

You should know

Essentials

Accommodation

Pricing

Information

Reviews

The neighbourhood

Lori Douglas

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