Chambres d'hotes du Port Gautier

“To be avoided at all costs ,a great disappointment after viewing the website photos”

When we arrived, it felt like we weren't wanted and more of a nuisance. I had booked dinner there, yet we were shouted at and told to go to Châteauneuf-le-Loire for restaurants; we had booked this place because all restaurants in the nearest town were closed on Sunday, so we ended up with nothing, even though a board in the breakfast room advertised a two‑course meal for 28 €. Our room smelled like the kind of air freshener you find in taxis. The ceiling had mold and the wallpaper was peeling, the radiators were rusty. The actual en‑suite was new and clean, but the bedroom had a shaggy carpet that’s hard to clean. The garden looked lovely in the photos on their website, with tables for dinner, but in reality it was a dump with rats running around after the chicken feed. Breakfast was served in what we thought was a storage room for garden supplies, which was what it was, along with exposed drainage/sewage pipes that looked awful. A man served the usual French breakfast then left; we didn’t see anyone after that, so we left. The photos show the drainage pipes in the breakfast room and the board advertising the nonexistent dinner.

Patrick·Un mese fa

Friendly, authentic, quiet, but the staff were a bit unfriendly.

Johannes·Un mese fa

“Une étape d'une nuit qui ne sera pas inoubliable...”

The garden visible from the room window was stunning, and the breakfast was hearty and decent. The carpet and wall coverings in the common areas, especially the hallway, really need a refresh; the windows lack curtains, compromising privacy; the shower is very narrow and a thick shower curtain further limits the space; there's only one power outlet (none in the bathroom); and there's just one bedside lamp in a room with two single beds… overall it feels a bit Spartan, so the price seems high.

Colette·Un mese fa

The host was very friendly, the location quiet, and the breakfast good. It’s perfectly fine as a stopover for a traveller on the go.

Michael·Un mese fa

“Full of charm, out in the countryside, like taking a step back a few decades”

Ideal for a low‑budget overnight stop or weekend escape. Like all traditional chambres d’hôte, meals are shared around communal tables with the same dishes (no menu choices), which we anticipated. The 3‑course dinner at 7:20 pm was home‑style, tasty, and carefully presented. A small selection of inexpensive bottled wines fit the setting, and a few soft‑drink options were available. Breakfast was simple but satisfying, featuring fresh bread, butter, homemade jams, yogurt, granola, and a few pastries. We stayed in the 5‑person family room: a double bed in one space with an ensuite bathroom and a connecting door to the (3×) single‑bed space. Bathroom fixtures were clean, modern, and had storage. The windows opened easily for air. The lower floor had a spacious communal sitting and dining area with board games, etc. There was also a guest laundry room, which we didn’t use. The two staff we spoke to were friendly and helpful, though generally absent. We checked in earlier than the stated 5 pm, and leaving at 11 am was convenient for a relaxed start to the last day of our holiday. The bedroom storage in the 5‑person family room is limited, especially for stays longer than a night or two. The biggest drawback, easily fixed, was the lack of refreshments outside meal times: no coffee/tea maker or fridge in the family room (though listed on the booking site) and none in the communal area. After a long drive, a coffee maker, kettle, and chilled water would be welcome, perhaps downstairs since bedroom space is tight.

Sanjit·2 mesi fa