Mill House Cottage in the Loir Valley between Tours and Le Mans. Private fishing
Mill House Cottage in the Loir Valley between Tours and Le Mans. Private fishing
2 bedrooms, sleeps 4/6 people.
Le Moulin de l’Etang
The 18th century Moulin lies in 37 acres of valley and woods, just outside the village of Chapelle-Huon in the Sarthe area of the Loir. Vendôme, Tours, Blois and some of the great Loire châteaux are less than an hour’s drive away, Le Mans with its lovely old centre, famous for Grand Prix motor racing and in June, 24 hour racing, is 50 kms from here.
The Moulin, once part of the Château de Courtanvaux estate 3 kms away, has a twelve acre lake fed by a small river, which has good daytime and night time fishing and is reserved exclusively for our guests. The lake has carp (from between 4 and 40 pounds), perch, tench, pike (several specimens of about 32 pounds) and roach. There are a maximum of four places to fish from to ensure a peaceful environment. The small lakeside hut built of wood with a tiled roof has a fireplace and there are secure facilities with a wc and storage for boots, coats and equipment. There is lots of wildlife here and some lovely walks along the lakeside path and others up into the hill above. There is no charge and no permit is necessary. The lake is closed in December, January and February.
We have been careful to keep the original warmth and charm of the moulin, while restoring it with all modern comforts and there is a pretty garden with garden furniture through which a stream flows. There is private parking and a barbecue.
The cottage at one side of our house is completely private and independent. It has a rustic, beamed living room/dining room with satellite television, furnished with country furniture. The kitchen is entirely equipped and includes a dishwasher and washing machine, a cooker, microwave and a fridge/freezer.
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