La Gabelle sur Vienne
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About the home
The Pigeonnier, Pataterie and Ecurie cottages will each sleep up to 5 persons and the annexe will sleep 2 adults. The properties are let individually or can be let together to accommodate larger groups.
Sunbathing, swimming, fishing and amazing bird watching. Rowing boats, bicycles, private boule pitch, secluded gardens, as one client said, “It just gets better and better.”
| Size: | Sleeps up to 5, 2 bedrooms |
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| Will consider: | Corporate lets Short breaks |
| Access: | Car advised Nearest amenities: 5km |
| Family friendly? | Suitable for children of all ages Suitable for people with restricted mobility |
| Notes: | No pets allowed Smokers welcome Self-catering |
Facilities
| Luxuries: | Log fire, Internet access, DVD player, Boat available for guest use |
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| General: | CD player |
| Standard: | Kettle, Toaster, Iron |
| Utilities: | Dishwasher, Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Washing machine |
| Rooms: | 2 Bedrooms, 1 family bathroom |
| Furniture: | Sofabeds (1), Single beds (2), Double beds (1), Cots (2), Dining seating for 6, Lounge seating for 6 |
| Other: | Linen and towels provided Highchair available |
| Outdoors: | Balcony / Terrace, Private garden, BBQ, Bicycles available, Private fishing lake / river |
| Access: | Secure parking |
Further details indoors:
All modern kitchen facilities. The dishwasher is in the Pigeonnier Cottage
Air cooling fans in all of the bedrooms
Private laundry facility
Off road car parking
Open fires and electric radiators for autumn and spring seasons
Further details outdoors:
Cycling heaven. Walking bliss. Drinking, eating and sleeping in the shade or sun, unsurpassed! The riverside terrace is completely un-spoilt, you cannot see a house in over two miles of river. Each cottage also has its own secluded sunbathing garden
Further details
The price to rent the whole property is quoted on request but prices for the individual cottages range from £255 to £695 per week depending on accommodation and date.
The Loire Valley / Indre-et-Loire region
The Loire Valley was long the home of the kings and queens of France and with good reason. This oasis of calm in the Garden of France has to be experienced to be appreciated. It really is that good.
La Gabelle is situated in the heart of he Loire Valley, only three miles or five minutes drive from the medieval town of Chinon. The area is steeped in history and culture and there are many interesting sights to see and places to visit. None more than the many chateaux to be found in the region. The ones at Amboise, Azay le Rideau, Chenonceau, Usse and Villandry are all within easy reach of La Gabelle. And there are many more, including the one in Chinon, a massive fortress overlooking the Vienne. This famous castle dates from the reign of Henry II, father of Richard the Lionheart and King John. Chinon is also famous for the visits by Joan of Arc and as the home of Rabelais.
The region is also famous for the excellent wines produced. The vineyards at Bourgueil, Saumur, Vouvray and, of course, Chinon are well worth a visit. In fact, the red wine from the vineyard next door to La Gabelle is highly recommended.
The Chinon / Cravant les Coteaux area
Chinon, which has a population of approximately 10,000, is small enough to cover on foot, but large enough to have all necessary amenities There are several supermarkets and shops, an abundance of restaurants serving excellent food, bars, pavement cafes, markets. Banks if you need them and for the energetic there are excellent swimming-pools, horse-riding, golf and much more to see and do.
How to get there
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| Nearest Travel Links | |
| Airport: | Tours and Poitiers: 58 km |
| Railway: | TGV at Tours and Gare SNCF at Chinon: 5 km |
| Ferry: | Caen, Calais, Cherbourg and Roscoff |
You can fly to Tours or Poitiers from Stansted with Ryanair and hire a car with Hertz.
Or you can travel by car using ferries from all major southern UK ports to ports in northern France and drive to the Loire Valley
Activities near Chinon
Tennis in town
Horse Riding
Golf within 30 mins drive
Fishing
Walking holidays
Rural / countryside retreats
Good nightlife
Cycling holidays
Guestbook for La Gabelle sur Vienne
"We too feel that La Gabelle is the best place we have stayed in, anywhere in France"
-John Russell 2006
"Most beautiful location of any cottage we have ever stayed in, and friendly owners"
-Linda Willan 2005
"Very relaxing and peaceful holiday - exactly what we were looking for"
-John Burton 2005
We had the most fantastic time and I didn't want to leave! It was all that I hoped it would be and more..
Kit Howes 2009
Rental prices
| Rental prices originally quoted in: British £ | Convert to: |
| Prices for group size 5 | ||||||
| Period | From | To | Weekly | Nightly rate | Minimum stay | |
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| Low - up to 5 persons | 24 Mar 12 | 2 Jun 12 | £ 395 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Mid - up to 5 persons | 2 Jun 12 | 21 Jul 12 | £ 495 | - | - | 1 Week |
| High - up to 5 persons | 21 Jul 12 | 1 Sep 12 | £ 595 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Mid - up to 5 persons | 1 Sep 12 | 29 Sep 12 | £ 495 | - | - | 1 Week |
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
The 5 person prices shown are for the Pigeonnier cottage - the prices per week for the other two cottages are slightly less. Please enquire.
From time to time a discount is offered off the weekly price to existing clients - see owner's website for details.
Payment is by cheque. A deposit of 25% is required at the time of booking – the balance of 75% is to be paid 8 weeks before the start of the holiday. If booking within 8 weeks of the start of the holiday, the total cost must be sent with the booking form.
Availability
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Contact the owner
* Required fields Please check the following errors: | 4 years listed You are contacting Janis Baker
Languages spoken    The owner is based in the United Kingdom and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2007. This cottage has so far received 0 reviews.  |
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