Top 10 Group Holiday Homes Near Angers for Large Gatherings
Ranking updated on 2026-10-18
Groups of 10 to 40 people — birthdays, weddings, team seminars, and multi-generation family reunions — all share one requirement: a house large enough for everyone to sleep, eat, and unwind under the same roof. The Anjou region is particularly well suited to this. Within an hour and a half of Angers, you find Loire Valley châteaux, farmhouses with private pools, stone-built gîtes and converted manor houses set among vineyards, forests and river landscapes. Angers itself is a lively, well-connected city (TGV to Paris in under two hours), while the surrounding villages offer the calm and space that large group stays genuinely need.
Our index currently lists 20 CasaGigas within about 60 km of Angers, covering a range of formats from intimate pool houses to properties that accommodate entire wedding parties. The average capacity across the zone is 20 guests, with the largest house sleeping up to 60 — enough for any corporate retreat or extended family gathering. Properties sit an average of 31 km from the city centre, reachable in well under an hour by car. Collectively they hold 639 verified guest reviews with a mean rating of 4.6 out of 5, a score built from real stays rather than editorial judgement. Where per-person pricing is shown, it starts at €53 per night.
The ranking on this page is honest and mechanical: online-bookable properties appear first because they offer the smoothest booking experience; within each tier the order reflects guest rating and review volume; hosts who relay their CasaGiga listing on their own website retain their position as a recognition of active partnership.
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1CasaGiga 52 (Maine-et-Loire)
📍 Maine-et-Loire, Pays de la Loire · 37 km
👥 60 guests4.4★ (38 reviews)🏠 HouseThe largest CasaGiga in this selection, this house in Baugé-en-Anjou accommodates up to 60 guests, making it the go-to option for very large groups in the Angers area. Located 37 km from the city, it holds a 4.4/5 rating across 38 reviews and is available to book online from €53 per person.
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2Le Bois Richer
📍 Fougeré, Pays de la Loire · 34 km
👥 15 guests5.0★ (39 reviews)🏊 House with poolTucked in Fougeré, 34 km from Angers, Le Bois Richer is a house with pool sleeping 15 guests across 4 bedrooms. Its perfect 5/5 rating from 39 reviews places it among the highest-scored CasaGigas in the zone. Online booking is not currently available.
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3Bellarca
📍 Soucelles, Pays de la Loire · 16 km
👥 13 guests5.0★ (38 reviews)🏊 House with poolBellarca sits in Soucelles, just 16 km from Angers — one of the closest houses with pool in this selection. It sleeps 13 guests across 5 bedrooms and holds a perfect 5/5 rating from 38 reviews. Online booking is not available.
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4Le Bonheur est dans le Pré
📍 Blou, Pays de la Loire · 39 km
👥 15 guests4.8★ (57 reviews)🏊 House with poolSet in Blou, 39 km from Angers, Le Bonheur est dans le Pré is a house with pool sleeping 15 guests across 5 bedrooms. A 4.8/5 rating built on 57 reviews speaks to consistent quality over many stays. Online booking is not offered for this property.
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5La Closerie de La Hérissière
📍 La Jaille Yvon, Pays de la Loire · 28 km
👥 21 guests4.6★ (75 reviews)🏚️ Holiday cottageLa Closerie de La Hérissière is a holiday cottage in La Jaille Yvon, 28 km from Angers, with room for 21 guests spread across 8 bedrooms. Its 4.6/5 rating is grounded in 75 reviews — one of the most reviewed CasaGigas in this selection. Online booking is not available.
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6Château de la Boussinière
📍 Gennes-Val-de-Loire, Pays de la Loire · 28 km
👥 15 guests4.5★ (98 reviews)🏚️ Holiday cottageChâteau de la Boussinière, in Gennes-Val-de-Loire 28 km from Angers, is a holiday cottage sleeping 15 guests across 6 bedrooms. With 98 reviews and a solid 4.5/5 rating, it is the most reviewed CasaGiga in this zone — a reliable benchmark of guest experience. Online booking is not available.
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7Au Logis de Brunetière
📍 Faye d'Anjou, Pays de la Loire · 20 km
👥 20 guests4.5★ (53 reviews)🏊 House with poolAu Logis de Brunetière is a house with pool in Faye d'Anjou, 20 km from Angers, sleeping 20 guests across 8 bedrooms — a well-sized option for mid-large groups. Rated 4.5/5 from 53 reviews, it has a well-established track record. Online booking is not available.
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8Gites de la Rue Creuse
📍 Cantenay Epinard, Pays de la Loire · 6 km
👥 24 guests4.6★ (38 reviews)🏚️ Holiday cottageThe closest CasaGiga to Angers in this selection, Gites de la Rue Creuse sits just 6 km from the city in Cantenay Epinard. This holiday cottage sleeps 24 guests across 8 bedrooms and holds a 4.6/5 rating from 38 reviews. Online booking is not available.
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9Le Logis du Livier
📍 Saint Georges sur Layon, Pays de la Loire · 33 km
👥 19 guests4.9★ (30 reviews)🏚️ Holiday cottageLe Logis du Livier is a holiday cottage in Saint Georges sur Layon, 33 km from Angers, sleeping 19 guests across 6 bedrooms. Its 4.9/5 rating from 30 reviews places it among the highest-scored CasaGigas in the zone. Online booking is not available.
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10Gîte des Nerleux
📍 Saint-Cyr-en-Bourg, Pays de la Loire · 49 km
👥 12 guests5.0★ (15 reviews)🏚️ Holiday cottageGîte des Nerleux, in Saint-Cyr-en-Bourg 49 km from Angers, is a holiday cottage sleeping 12 guests across 4 bedrooms. Despite a modest review count of 15, it carries a perfect 5/5 — making it one of the zone's most promising smaller properties. Online booking is not available.
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How to Choose the Right Group House Near Angers
A headline guest count tells you how many people a property can physically accommodate — not necessarily how comfortably. Always pair the capacity figure with the bedroom count. A house sleeping 20 across five double bedrooms is a very different stay from one with ten private rooms. Our Angers-area listings range from four to eight bedrooms for mid-sized groups. If the bedroom breakdown is not clearly explained in the listing, ask the host directly before you commit to a deposit.
Rural properties in the Anjou area welcome celebrations, but tolerance for noise varies significantly. Many hosts impose outdoor quiet hours after midnight and prohibit amplified music at any hour. Read the house rules thoroughly — the full text, not just the summary. If you are planning a DJ, a live band, or extended outdoor use late into the evening, ask explicitly and get confirmation in writing before paying. Noise disputes are the most common reason security deposits are partially or fully withheld.
Private pools are a major draw for summer group stays, and many properties near Angers offer them. French law requires pools to be equipped with an approved safety device — a barrier, an alarm, a cover, or an enclosure. Confirm which system is in place, especially if children will be in your group. Also check the pool's operating season: some are heated and open only between mid-June and mid-September, which affects late May and early October bookings.
Angers Saint-Laud station is served by TGV from Paris Montparnasse in around 1h35, making it a practical convergence point for groups arriving from different cities. Most properties sit 20 to 40 km away — plan for one or two car pools or a minibus hire. On financial terms, expect a security deposit of €500 to €2,000 collected at check-in or pre-authorised by card. Cancellation conditions vary widely: flexible policies typically allow refunds up to 14 days before arrival, while non-refundable rates are common for peak summer weekends.
By occasion
Birthdays and Milestone Celebrations
For a landmark birthday, the Loire Valley countryside sets a tone that is festive without feeling overworked. CasaGiga 52 in Baugé-en-Anjou is the standout pick for large groups: it accommodates up to 60 guests, can be booked online, and is priced from €53 per person per night. For smaller birthday weekends — groups of around 15 — Le Bonheur est dans le Pré in Blou offers a private pool and a 4.8 guest rating across 57 reviews.
Wedding Weekends and Pre-Wedding Gatherings
Wedding weekends in Anjou work best when the whole party stays together over two or three nights. Château de la Boussinière in Gennes-Val-de-Loire brings genuine character — a château-style holiday cottage with six bedrooms, rated 4.5 across 98 reviews, 28 km from Angers. For smaller wedding parties of up to 13, Bellarca in Soucelles — a 5-star pool house just 16 km from the city — is a polished, intimate base for the night before or after the ceremony.
Corporate Seminars and Team Retreats
A countryside property offers teams a quality of attention that a hotel meeting room cannot match. La Closerie de La Hérissière in La Jaille Yvon accommodates 21 people across eight bedrooms, holds 75 reviews at 4.6, and provides space for both structured sessions and informal evening dinners. Gites de la Rue Creuse in Cantenay Epinard — just 6 km from Angers — suits teams that need to stay close to the city for parts of the programme.
Family Reunions and Multi-Generation Gatherings
Multi-generation reunions need space for very different rhythms: children running outdoors, grandparents resting, parents coordinating. Le Logis du Livier in Saint Georges sur Layon — 19 guests, rated 4.9 across 30 reviews — offers the calm and quality that make these weekends genuinely restorative. Au Logis de Brunetière in Faye d'Anjou, with its pool and eight bedrooms for 20 guests, adds the outdoor capacity for long summer days when garden space and water are what the group actually needs.
Frequently asked questions
What does it cost to rent a group house near Angers for 20 people?+
Where prices are published, our Angers listings start at €53 per person per night — around €1,060 per night for 20 guests, before tourist tax and cleaning fees. Many properties do not display rates publicly; use the enquiry form or contact the host directly for a quote reflecting your exact dates, group size and any additional services.
Can we have a party or play music at night in these houses?+
Most rural properties near Angers welcome celebrations, but rules on noise vary considerably. Outdoor amplified music after midnight is restricted at many venues, and some prohibit it entirely. Read the full house rules before booking and, if you are planning a DJ or live performance, confirm the terms in writing with the host. Breaching noise restrictions is the most frequent cause of deposit disputes.
How is this Top 10 ranking calculated?+
The ranking is generated nightly from live data. Properties with online booking capability appear first. Within that, the order is determined by verified guest rating and the total number of reviews. Hosts who actively link to their CasaGiga listing from their own website also hold their position — a transparent incentive that rewards hosts who vouch publicly for the platform.
How do I book one of the houses on this list?+
CasaGiga 52 in Baugé-en-Anjou can be reserved directly online. For all other properties, click through to the individual listing and submit an enquiry. Hosts typically respond within 24 to 48 hours. Once you agree on terms, a deposit — usually around 30% of the total — secures your dates.
Is tourist tax included in the rental price?+
Tourist tax (taxe de séjour) is almost never included in the headline price for French holiday rentals. It is calculated per adult per night and the rate varies by commune and property category — typically €0.50 to €4 per person in the Anjou area. It appears as a separate line on your final invoice, collected by the host or the booking platform.
What is the minimum number of nights for a group rental near Angers?+
Minimum stays vary by property and season. Most houses require two or three nights outside peak periods, rising to five or seven nights in July and August. Long-weekend packages — Friday to Monday — are common. Always check the minimum stay requirement for your chosen dates before enquiring, as each host sets this independently.
What time is check-in and when do we need to check out?+
Standard check-in for rural holiday houses in France is between 4 p.m. and 6 p.m., with check-out typically at 10 a.m. or 11 a.m. For large groups, it is worth requesting an early check-in or late check-out directly with the host — some accommodate this for a fee when the schedule allows.
What if the house I want is unavailable for my dates?+
All 20 CasaGigas in the Angers area are listed with booking calendars or enquiry forms — adjust your dates or group size using the filters to find an open alternative. If one property is your top choice, emailing the host directly is worthwhile: last-minute cancellations sometimes free up slots that have not yet appeared as available online.
How this ranking is made
Properties are ranked by bookability first — those offering online reservations appear at the top — then by verified guest rating and total review count, both recalculated nightly from live data. Hosts who display an active link to their CasaGiga listing on their own website retain their ranking position, an incentive that rewards transparency and active partnership with the platform.
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