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Cottage |2 bedrooms |Sleeps 4

Barrou in Loire Valley

From £390 per week

7 nights minimum stay

Changeover flexible

4 out of 5

2 reviews | Write a review

Key info  Beach or lakeside relaxation, balcony/terrace, car essential, private garden, no pets allowed

About the home

Delightful riverside cottage set on the river Creuse. Barrou is a small market town with all local amenities within easy walking distance. These include a superb bakery, butcher and general store. There is also a cafe/restaurant which provides excellent value lunches. Other facilities include a garage, petrol station, Post Office, School, Church, Salle des Fetes and a Mayor's office..

The cottage has a southwest facing rear terrace wihch directly overlooks the river. This makes a perfect setting for those summer evening barbecues.

The cottage has two bedrooms and by making use of the sprung double sofabed in the lounge then it can comfortably sleep six. It has a conservatory area (petit salon), large summer lounge overlooking the river, kitchen with fridge/freezer, microwave, coffee maker, cooker, washing machine and breakfast area, spacious dining room, bathroom with shower and separate toilet. There is a TV in the lounge which receives British channels and also has an associated DVD player. New for 2012 is a shower room and toilet on the first floor.

Facilities

Further details indoors:
2 laz-e-boy leather recliners in conservatory area
Pool table
extra "drinks only" fridge in kitchen

Further details outdoors:
Sun Canopy
Patio table and 6 chairs
2 patio recliners
Parking is allowed at the rear of the cottage.

Further details

The nearest cashpoint is at Credit Agricole in Le Grand Pressigny

Most people in the town speak French only.

Conditions

In the first instance call us to check availability. We can then take your reservation on payment of a 25% deposit. The full amount must be paid at least 6 weeks before the start of your holiday.

Photos

 

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Sun terrace overlooking the river Creuse

 

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Summer lounge showing armchair and TV

 

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Leather sofabed in summer lounge

 

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Dining area

The Loire Valley / Indre-et-Loire region

The Loire Valley is known for the quality of its architectural heritages and is also home to a number of Chateaux including Villandry, Saumur, Chenonceau, Chaumont, Usse, Amboise, Azay le Rideau and Loches to name but a few. It is also famous for its vineyards like Chinon,Saumur and Vouvray where tastings are encouraged and is perfect for those who prefer a gentle relaxing holiday.

As well as the numerous chateaux there is also Futuroscope, a very popular theme park which explores state of the art cinematography technology in a futuristic environment. Perfect for a family day out.

The Barrou area

Barrou is situated in the Creuse Valley and is flanked by low hills, forests and fields of sunflowers. It is a beautiful setting and is ideal for those who enjoy cycling or walking. There are many small villages and towns to explore including Descartes with its museums, La Guerche and Le Grand Pressigny. Both of these are historic places and both boast their own Chateau. Let yourself be charmed by the region with its many and varied cultural activities.

There is an excellent golf course at nearby La Roche Posay. This is also a spa town and visitors come from all over France so why not share the benefits of La Roche Posay waters. You will also find a casino and racecourse in the town.

In the nearby town of Descartes there is a leisure park with outdoor and indoor swimming pools, canoeing, small zoo, kiddies play area, cafe/restaurant and gardens.

La Brenne nature reserve is just a short drive away. Equivalent to the English National Trust this is a perfect venue for all nature lovers.

How to get there

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Regular flights from London Stansted to Tours and Poiters, from Manchester to Tours and from Edinburgh to Poitiers with low cost airline Ryanair. Barrou is located roughly halfway between these airports. Journey time from airports is approx. one hour. There are also low cost flights from other UK airports to Limoges, Nantes and La Rochelle. The journey time here is two hours from the airports. Car hire is available from all airports.

Nearest Ferry Port is Caen. Journey time is about three and a half hours.

Activities near Barrou

Reviews

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15 Sep 2011

“Lovely spacious cottage right next to quiet river” We were very pleasantly surprised on arriving at Riverside Cottage. The photo's do not really convey how quiet and accessible the river is from the rear of the property. Both relaxing on the patio area and taking a chair down to sit right on the bank were the real highlight of our week. The living space downstairs was alot more spacious than we expected and unlike some rentals we have been to is furnished to a very high, comfortable standard. The pool table was a real bonus and there were many other games/activities. The only reason for giving the property a 4 rather than a 5 was some traffic noise in the mornings and the top room had a feeling of being "seperate" due to the access (explicit in details). Two minor aspects that did not really affect the great week that we spent here as a family.

15 Aug 2011

“Large,well-equipped, comfortable gite in beautiful surroundings with lots to see and do in the area.” The gite was well-equipped with everything we could need and was very clean and comfortable, the English television was an added bonus.The location by the riverside was lovely we spent many evenings just watching the ducks, egrets and even a musk rat. We had lovely weather for most of the 2 weeks we were there, hot and sunny with only the odd bit of rain. Marie-Claude, who looks after the gite, was very friendly and helpful with lots of suggestions of what to do and see. Barrou is well situated for all the attractions of the Loire valley, lots of chateaux and history, lovely contryside, excellent food and drink.

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"We found the cottage to be very clean and well equipped. The fresh flowers and bottle of wine were a lovely touch. The cottage was delightful, in a beautiful location, and the village was charming, everyone was very friendly".
Mr & Mrs Alden, West Sussex, England. 31/07/10 - 7/08/10

"Just a note to say how much we enjoyed our week in Barrou, the cottage was very comfy and we explored lots of places around including Chinon, La Roche Posay among others...."
Mr & Mrs Harding, Kent, England 07/08/10 - 14/08/10

"We had a lot of fun in your Barrou property, and we found it a good base for exploring locally. We went to Futuroscope, swimming in Descartes, market at La Roche Posay, animal park at La Haute Touche, the limestone mine at Loches and had a good look round the town there. As well as doing many other things locally. Barrou seems a nice, quiet little village, and your property is great set along by the river there".
Mr & Mrs Gibbons, Sussex, England 22/08/10 - 29/08/10

"We have enjoyed our stay in Barrou. It is a peaceful place and wonderful weather this week. We have travelled to many chateaux, so Barrou was very convenient for us, most sights within one hour or closer. It is great to come back to the cottage each evening and enjoy the peace and quiet on the terrace by the river."
Mr & Mrs Barron, Victoia, Australia 17/09/2010 - 25/09/2010

Rental prices

Prices for group size 4
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Mid Season	22 Apr 12	19 May 12	440£ 440	0-	0-	1 Week
High Season	19 May 12	18 Aug 12	490£ 490	0-	0-	1 Week
Mid Season	18 Aug 12	29 Sep 12	440£ 440	0-	0-	1 Week
Low Season	29 Sep 12	3 Nov 12	390£ 390	0-	0-	1 Week

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.

Refundable £150 security deposit required with final balance payment.

We can accept payments by cheque or bank transfer in GBP or Euros, or by credit and debit cards via PayPal.

Availability

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3 years listed You are contacting Denis Walsh Landline +44 01260 297795 Mobile +44 07765 883496 Payment accepted Credit cards accepted Languages spoken The owner is based in the United Kingdom and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2008. This cottage has received 2 reviews from previous guests.