Saloon, Sheriff’s Jail, West Farm: The unusual guest house La Valise à Cheval, in Mézières-sur-Ponthouin (Sarthe), is on sale. The owners, Garrett and Kate Laval, announced it on Friday September 16, 2022.
“We sell the place for 450,000 eurosinforms Garrett. Both acres with all amenities and scenery included.“The two spouses had given up their careers as senior executives and accountants to buy this property. After some work and having hunted “Far West” type pieces from the end of the 19th century : they had opened in 2016.
Neither anger nor bitterness
Lassoing a (fake) cow, shooting blanks with a Colt, dancing the country after eating in the saloon: La Valise à Cheval is unique in the departement. But Garrett and Kate soon decided to sell it. “We want to go further in ecology and live in a self-sufficient house“, explains Garrett.
“We don’t leave because it doesn’t work, or we’re fed up, clarifies the man who never parted with his cowboy hat. There is neither anger nor bitterness.“They will also organize a farewell party with their many service providers (magician, rodeo organizers, band) and loyal customers.
Sell turnkey
For the regulars disappointed with the end of the adventure, the couple wants to reassure them: “The priority is to find buyers who will buy the place as it is, turnkey.“Kate and Garret are ready to accompany the new owners in the organization of activities and events.
For the moment, there is no rush. La Valise à Cheval has planned to organize special evenings in the saloon for Thanksgiving (a traditional holiday in the United States, editor’s note) and New Year’s Eve. hope to have sold early 2023. At the moment, one of their promising buyers is a former customer.