The Abbey of Villeneuve, former Cistercian abbey of the thirteenth century, Sorinières, near the city of Nantes. Haven of peace in the heart of a park of 4 hectares, this 4-star establishment, combining period setting and modern comfort, offers its guests many services for an authentic stay: hotel with 18 rooms & suites, heated outdoor pool (summer season), 1 Michelin star gastronomic restaurant 2023, brasserie, tasting cellar, bar, Club Cigares, weddings & seminars. This chateau is located in a large park in Les Sorinières, a 20-minute drive from central Nantes. It offers an outdoor swimming pool and a restaurant. The guest rooms at the L'Abbaye De Villeneuve are equipped with TVs and private bathrooms. The restaurant, l’Epicurien, serves traditional French cuisine for lunch and dinner. Meals can be enjoyed in the 13th-century dining room, or in the comfort of the guest rooms. Room service is also available. Other facilities at the L'Abbaye De Villeneuve include a bar, free Wi-Fi in the hotel’s public areas and free parking.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Breakfast info

Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal, Gluten-free

Free parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.5
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.7
Value for money
9.0
Location
9.0
Free WiFi
10
High score for Les Sorinières

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Alexander
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A wonderful property with class. The design of the bar and restaurant is lovely. Staff were very friendly and very helpful. Great place to visit and only 15 mins from the airport but set in the country so quiet.
  • Randa
    Egypt Egypt
    Everything was perfect Vintage hotel very impressive Clean and the stuff was very friendly and respectful
  • Dave
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything went well. This was the third visit and it continues to be excellent.
  • Daryl
    Guernsey Guernsey
    Wow factor when you arrive. Beautiful building. Both historic and wonderfully contemporary modernised into a hotel. Love the high ceilings and the stone. As someone who is allergic to pets it was super allergenic. The staff and service was...
  • Adam
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location, food, but most of all the staff. All of them were excellent and welcoming.
  • Lucie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The hotel exceeded our expectations. I have not experienced service as exceptional as this in years and all the staff which work at the hotel are a credit. We had dinner in the brasserie and the sommelier was brilliant. Wished we were staying longer.
  • Jonathan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The building, bar and restaurant were all lovely, as were the staff.
  • Mr
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Fine cuisine and wine. Very comfortable rooms. Lovely swimming pool.
  • Dave
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Exceptional place to stay - staff were brilliant and very friendly. The recent renovations have made a great pace really fabulous.
  • Monique
    Netherlands Netherlands
    This hotel is a dream! The view when you arrive is breathtaking (the majestic driveway, the garden and the tiny pond) and also inside everything perfect. We loved the way the room felt like it was a Loire castle; the luxurious fabric on the walls...

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
2 restaurants on site

  • 1201
    • Cuisine
      French
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Traditional • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian
  • Brasserie Constance
    • Cuisine
      French
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Gluten-free

Facilities of L'Abbaye De Villeneuve
Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • 2 restaurants
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Room service
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock

View

  • Pool view
  • Lake view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Coffee machine

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Nightclub/DJ
  • Horse riding
  • Cycling
  • Hiking

Living Area

  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
  • Pay-per-view channels

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

    Reception services

    • Invoice provided
    • Concierge service
    • Luggage storage
    • 24-hour front desk

    Entertainment and family services

    • Board games/puzzles
    • Babysitting/child services
      Additional charge

    Cleaning services

    • Trouser press
      Additional charge

    Business facilities

    • Fax/photocopying
      Additional charge
    • Meeting/banquet facilities

    Safety & security

    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Smoke alarms
    • Security alarm
    • Key access
    • 24-hour security
    • Safety deposit box

    General

    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Hypoallergenic
    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Tile/marble floor
    • Heating
    • Car hire
    • Carpeted
    • Facilities for disabled guests
    • Airport shuttle
      Additional charge
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Room service

    Accessibility

    • Visual aids: Braille
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

    Outdoor swimming pool
    Free!

    • Seasonal
    • Adult only
    • Pool/beach towels
    • Pool bar
    • Sun loungers or beach chairs
    • Sun umbrellas

    Wellness

    • Sun umbrellas
    • Sun loungers or beach chairs

    Languages spoken

    • English
    • Spanish
    • French

    House rules
    L'Abbaye De Villeneuve takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 16:00 to 23:00
    Check-out
    From 07:00 to 11:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There is no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Accepted payment methods
    American ExpressVisaMastercardCarte BleueCash

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Please note that the restaurant is closed on Sunday night and Monday lunch time.

    Reception is closed from 23:00 to 07:00.

    The half-board and full-board does not include drinks.

    Chèques Vacances holiday vouchers are accepted as payment.

    FAQs about L'Abbaye De Villeneuve

    • Yes, L'Abbaye De Villeneuve is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

    • Room options at L'Abbaye De Villeneuve include:

      • Double
      • Suite
    • Check-in at L'Abbaye De Villeneuve is from 16:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

    • The prices at L'Abbaye De Villeneuve may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • L'Abbaye De Villeneuve offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Horse riding
      • Swimming Pool
      • Nightclub/DJ
      • Bicycle rental
    • L'Abbaye De Villeneuve is 1.7 miles from the centre of Les Sorinières. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Guests staying at L'Abbaye De Villeneuve can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.8).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Vegetarian
      • Vegan
      • Halal
      • Gluten-free
    • L'Abbaye De Villeneuve has 2 restaurants:

      • Brasserie Constance
      • 1201