Château de Beaulieu

Saumur, Maine-et-Loire
Bed & Breakfast
+33 (0)2 41 50 83 52
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From
€120 - €190
per night

One of the prettiest small châteaux of the Loire valley surrounded by elegant gardens and run by erudite Irish hosts just 2kms from Saumur

6 rooms

Rooms sleep 2 – 4

Children welcome

Pets welcome

Babies welcome

The Experience

Architect Jean Drapeau built the château in 1727 and the décor captures the romance of that earlier age. Bedrooms lead off an oak-beamed corridor and range from the dramatic to the cosy and intimate. Antique armoires, ornate fireplaces and spotless bathrooms are yours, along with dreamy views of the large garden, also with a small vineyard.

Breakfasts are served at the large dining table with fresh bread and pastries from the local patisserie, fruits and a homemade cake. Flop by the pool, wander the garden, snuggle down into deep-seated sofas with a book from the library or try your hand at billiards – it’s all super relaxed and easy.

Saumur is a short jaunt up the river for magnificent châteaux, good little bistros, a Michelin-starred restaurant and fine river cruises. The local Loire wines, some of the finest in the world, are available for tasting everywhere.

We think you'll love

Staying in such a lovely place with wonderful hosts
Wandering the garden and enjoying the pool
Exploring the area and tasting the wine

You should know

All the bedrooms are upstairs
You are fairly near a road but you won't hear it at night

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 €120

4 Doubles: €120
1 Suite for 4: From €160

Information

Booking information

Check in: From 5pm to 7pm.
Check out: Up to 11am.
Closed: November to Easter.
No smoking: Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.
Meals: Restaurants 1km.

Reviews

When I visited Beaulieu I spent a memorable time in the beautiful reception rooms, chatting with the charming owners whilst an elderly German conductor improvised something splendid on the piano. It is quite simply one of the most beautiful houses in the Loire valley.

Nicky, Sawday's Inspector Oct 2019

We were very warmly welcomed by Mary and served tea. Our huge bedroom was spacious & comfy with an excellent bathroom. Mary recommended a good restaurant just down the road, and pointed us in the direction of a lovely river side walk. Next morning, we much enjoyed freshly baked scones, croissants, fruit and yoghurt, shared with other guests around the huge dining table. Thank you Mary for the genuine welcome to your beautiful home.

Willi Sep 2015

This was a beautiful Chateau on the banks of the Loire again full of antiques and very splendid. Despite having a large party to attend to Mary had time for us and made us very welcome, sitting with us after breakfast and taking the time to suggest good restaurants with a handy map. A lovely place to stay.

Jane Sep 2015

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Location

The neighbourhood

You can set off on foot for miles, or bring bikes and join the Loire à Velo cycle route which will take you up or downstream for hours, past castles and villages and vineyards. There are some very pretty villages to explore: Candes-St-Martin, Montsoreau with its flea market, antique dealers and labrynthine streets of soft stone houses. 30 minutes further upstream will take you to Chinon.

Local points of interest from Conor & Mary Coady-Maguire

Discover fresh fruits & vegetables, bread, pastries, cheese, wine, liqueurs, oils, honey, biscuits, chocolate, meat, charcuterie, fish, flowers, clothes, handicraft items at the Sat morning market in Saumur & some gems (and not too dear) at the brocante (antique) market there on 1 Sunday per month.
Follow your nose! For cheese fans, you’ll find a huge collection of great cheeses at the Fromagerie du Puits Neuf on the Rue Puits Neuf, right in the centre of Saumur.
Fun for “children” of all ages! - the Small Train of Saumur takes you through the historic streets of the town. It’s the easy way to discover the wonders of Saumur. Hop aboard the little train and off you go !
Wine Lovers Note: before heading into the hinterland to discover the great wines of the appellations of Saumur and Anjou, visit the ‘Maison des Vins d'Anjou et Saumur’ right in the centre of the town. There you can taste and buy and get great advice.
The Marquis de Sade (1740 – 1814) was briefly incarceration in the Château de Saumur (then a prison) in 1768. However, nobody speaks about it that much ! He was a nobleman, revolutionary politician, philosopher, writer, and a(n) (in)famous libertine.
We also offer a lovely gîte in the park, in the former stables of the castle, welcoming up to 6 guests (90 m², two bedrooms and a sofa bed).

Introducing

Conor & Mary Coady-Maguire

The Coady-Maguires are the most charming of hosts - animated, delightful, and with many interests. Conor worked with the United Nations and speaks several languages. They bought the château over two decades ago and have run it with grace and energy ever since. They also know their patch very well so can let you know the best places to visit and to eat.

Château de Beaulieu

Children welcome

Pets welcome

Babies welcome

Your enquiry details

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

Conor & Mary Coady-Maguire

Château de Beaulieu

Children welcome

Pets welcome

Babies welcome

Enquiry details

Your enquiry details

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

Conor & Mary Coady-Maguire

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