We went to La Grande Maison on recommendation of friends who live nearby and it surpassed all our expectations: a beautiful house with gorgeous garden bedrooms, and lovely hosts who know so much about the region, food and wine but also leave you alone when you want peace and quiet. Our accommodation (in the main house, though we were able... more

I've found heaven on earth..! This lovely little place rigth in the middle of the wineyards of the Loire Walley is the perfect stop over, when travelling France the "wine way" - or just for a romantic weekend... Sue and Micaela who runs the place has done a great job in restoring this old winefarm into the most fantastic luxrious... more

I just returned from staying here and I can't quite express how wonderful it was. Everything about our stay was perfect. We stayed in the Vine Room which is a private cottage that was extreamely clean, very roomy and decorated very well. Everything here is beautiful and charming. You really couldn't go wrong staying here. Our hosts Micaela and Sue... more

When I first saw La Grande Maison's website I was attracted to the vast vineyard by the property that brought back fond memories of a recent visit to Tuscany. Saumur was the last destination in my week-long trip so I wanted a place that would provide a beautiful scenary, relaxation, good wine and good food. I got exactly that and... more

We stayed here for the first time in June 2006 for four days and loved it so much we had to come back....so we did! We stayed from 15th to 18th June 2007 and still couldn't get enough. Definately will be back again. Sue & Micaela are such lovely, warm and friendly people. They do everything they can to make... more

Having just returned from a long weekend at La Grande Maison d'Arthenay it is hard to find the words to describe just how delightful our stay was. Nothing was too much trouble for our charming hosts, who were attentive without being intrusive. Our room was tastefully decorated with plenty of space for clothing and cases, so we didn't have the... more

Have just returned from a long weekend away staying at La Grand’ Maison d’Arthenay: what a spectacular place. Nothing was too much trouble for our hosts – Micaela and Sue – who catered for our every need. In spite of unseasonal wet weather we had a great time and were very well looked after. The accommodation is very spacious and... more

We had booked our accommodation at La Grande Maison on the internet and really had no idea what we would be coming to. We had spent the day travelling driving around the countryside and knew it was set among vineyards and thought it would be one of the more remote places we had booked on our travels. Surprisingly, it is... more

Stayed at La Grande Maison for one night in May05. What a great place! Lovely restored farm house with friendly, helpful hosts. We stayed in a room in the manor house which was spacious and tastefully decorated. We opted for the Wine Tasting supper which was available the night of our stay. This is highly recommended - great food and... more