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12 rooms from €92 per night
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“Nestled into the slopes of the Loire sits a unique hotel which was once part of an ancient troglodyte village. Chic, bright furnishings work beautifully alongside atmospheric architecture dating back to the 12th and 17th century. The hotel boasts a fabulous swimming pool carved out of rock. ”

“Nestled into the slopes of the Loire sits a unique hotel which was once part of an ancient troglodyte village. Chic, bright furnishings work beautifully alongside atmospheric architecture dating back to the 12th and 17th century. The hotel boasts a fabulous swimming pool carved out of rock. ”

Recommended For

  • Sights nearby
  • A visit to the 900 year old Royal Fontevraud Abbey and the ancient monument of Chateau Breze
  • Riding
  • A chance to the visit the former Cadre Noir cavalry school in Saumur
  • Cycling
  • Enjoy a ride along the Loire cycle route to Saumur and Angers.
  • Golf
  • There is an 18-hole public golf course at St. Hilaire.
  • Wine tasting
  • Enjoy wine from the vineyard in the next door valley.
  • Local markets
  • Fresh produce from the market in Turquant.
  • Other Activities
  • Canoeing
  • Country Escape
  • Full of character
  • Individually decorated, unique bedrooms and quirky furnishings.
  • Historic
  • Situated in an age-old private troglodyte village.
  • Disabled access
  • At least one bedroom and bathroom is accessible
  • Gym
  • Fitness room located next to the pool
  • Traditional
  • Exposed stone walls.
  • Antiques
  • Mahogany furniture
  • Free wifi
  • Sit-out Terrace

Facilities

  • Meeting Room
  • Possibility of renting a troglodyte room for small meetings or social events.
  • Room service
  • A Cold Meal can be served, including seasonal fresh food from the market
  • Disabled access
  • At least one bedroom and bathroom is accessible
  • Gym
  • Fitness room located next to the pool
  • Swimming Pool
  • Heated pool carved into a rock
  • Fireplace
  • Open fireplaces
  • Satellite / Cable TV
  • Wifi
  • Free wifi
  • Sit-out Terrace
  • Garden

Activities

  • Sights nearby
  • A visit to the 900 year old Royal Fontevraud Abbey and the ancient monument of Chateau Breze
  • Riding
  • A chance to the visit the former Cadre Noir cavalry school in Saumur
  • Cycling
  • Enjoy a ride along the Loire cycle route to Saumur and Angers.
  • Golf
  • There is an 18-hole public golf course at St. Hilaire.
  • Wine tasting
  • Enjoy wine from the vineyard in the next door valley.
  • Local markets
  • Fresh produce from the market in Turquant.
  • Other Activities
  • Canoeing

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You don't often get to sleep in luxury in an ancient hand-carved cave. Several rooms in this hotel are set right into the rock...

Originally published by The Guardian (view article)