Les Raudieres
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£390–£590 / week
| Special Offers: | Late Deal | Sat 23 Jun - Sat 21 Jul 2012 | £420 |
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About the home
The cottage which is part of a larger farm complex dates back to the 16th century. It is charming, quirky yet spacious and combines many original features such as stone steps, oak beams and tuffeau stone with all the modern day comforts you will need for your holiday.
It is situated in the beautiful, historic village of Le Chatelier and overlooks a magnificent privately owned chateau, parts of which date back to the 11th century including the moat, drawbridge, portcullis and keep. The chateau itself is 17th century. Le Chatelier is also home to a prehistoric ‘dolmen’, an ancient burial site.
It is an ideal location for anyone wishing to explore the Loire Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and all it has to offer - chateaux, arts, food and wine, outdoor pursuits and much more.
| Size: | Sleeps up to 6, 3 bedrooms |
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| Nearest beach: | Chemille, 40km |
| Will consider: | Long lets Short breaks |
| Access: | Car advised Nearest amenities: 2km |
| Family friendly? | Suitable for over 5s only Unsuitable for people with restricted mobility |
| Notes: | No pets allowed No smoking at this property Self-catering |
Facilities
| Luxuries: | Log fire, DVD player |
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| General: | Central heating, TV, CD player, Telephone, Wi-fi available |
| Standard: | Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer |
| Utilities: | Dishwasher, Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washing machine |
| Rooms: | 3 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms of which 1 en suite and 1 shower room |
| Furniture: | Single beds (1), Double beds (3), Dining seating for 6, Lounge seating for 6 |
| Other: | Linen and towels provided |
| Outdoors: | Private garden, BBQ |
| Access: | Parking space |
Further details indoors:
The heart of the house is a large, comfortable salon with original oak beams and a tiled floor. There is a large wood fire for the cooler months and central heating throughout the cottage. Two north-facing windows overlook the fairytale17th century chateau and 12th century keep, whilst to the south is a window and a rear door leading out to the garden.
It is equipped with two comfortable sofa’s, a TV, DVD player, a DVD library, a CD player, free WiFi and a telephone with free calls to landline numbers in France and abroad. There is a dining room table which easily seats 6 people.
The kitchen is like a home from home. The large, range cooker has an outsized oven and five gas hobs. There is a dishwasher, microwave, washing machine, toaster, fridge/freezer, cafetiere and all the crockery and cutlery you will need during your stay. It looks out onto a charming courtyard and steps leading up to the main garden space.
You will find fresh milk. coffee, tea, bottled water and a bottle of wine on arrival. Further provisions can be provided at an additional cost by prior arrangement.
The largest of the double bedrooms is on the ground floor and opens out onto the courtyard. It has a triple wardrobe, chest of drawers, blanket chest, mirror and dressing table & chair. It features an en-suite bathroom with bath, overhead shower, sink unit and toilet.
The second double bedroom is directly off the lounge. It is smaller and of a typical cottage style with wooden beams and a sloping ceiling. It has a chest of drawers, canvas wardrobe and two bedside tables complete with bedside lamps.
Also off the lounge is a shower room with a toilet and sink unit.
Stairs from the lounge lead up to a third double bedroom. Whilst it is private and self-contained, its ‘open-plan’ aspect may not suit everybody.
All bed linen and towels are provided.
In our opinion, the stairs throughout the house and garden make it unsuitable for very young children and people with mobility difficulties.
Further details outdoors:
The garden is on two levels with beautiful stone steps separating the courtyard from the lawned area to the rear of the lounge. It is equipped with two sets of tables and chairs and a barbecue for al-fresco dining. 4 sun loungers are also provided for your use.
The cottage is on a quiet country lane. There is parking for two cars directly on the lane outside the house.
Further details
Often holidaymakers take several days to orientate themselves and discover all there is to see or do and consequently miss out. When you book with us, we will send you an optional, short questionnaire to discover your interests and will put together a range of suggestions for things to do and places to see just for you. This may include hidden gems off the beaten track, advance notice of concerts, or theatre shows to ensure you get the tickets you want, the best vineyards to visit, restaurants with table reservation details or where to buy your fishing licence.
And also included in your holiday pack will be a voucher for 20 Euros which is redeemable against any weekday lunch at L’Union, your local bar/restaurant in nearby Paulmy.
Conditions
Electricity & cooking gas is included in the price oil fired central heating is charged if required at £1 per litre of fuel used. Logs, if used, are charged at 5E per day. Free landline calls can be made from the fixed landline but we ask that you refrain from making calls to mobile or premium numbers. Free WiFi is also included in the price.
Arrival time is not before 3pm. Please do not arrive any earlier as the house will not be ready for you. Final day departure is 10am. Please leave the house as clean and tidy on departure as on arrival, if you wish we can arrange for the house to be cleaned at a cost of £80. If you will be arriving later than 8pm please telephone to let us know so a key holder can be available.
Towels, pillows and duvets are provided.
The Loire Valley / Indre-et-Loire region
The Loire Valley is a UNESCO World Heritage site and is noted for historic towns and chateaux, architecture, food, wine and beautiful countryside with rivers, forests and lakes in abundance.
Chateaux:
All the Loire Chateaux are within easy reach by car.Chenonceau, Rigny-Usse, Villandry and Chinon are all within an hour's drive whilst Le Grand Prssigny is a mere 5 minutes and the beautiful citadel of Loches with its chateau and medieval Donjon is just 20 minutes away.
Food and Wine:
The Loire region is a food lovers dream with vibrant markets teaming with seasonal produce and numerous vineyards producing excellent wines. Visit local farms where you can see goat’s cheese being made, select home-cured meats, buy fresh milk and thickly churned cream or sample foie gras. Its wines include famous names like Vouvray and Pouilly Fume but also a fine selection of lesser known grape varieties such as Cot and Gamay. We can arrange both farm and vineyard visits.
Eating Out:
Choose from the michelin starred La Promenade at Le Petit Pressigny or numerous cafes, bars, bistros and restaurants all offering everything from great value set lunches to fine dining, 'a la carte'. Le Bar de l'Union in Paulmy is just 2kms from Les Raudieres and offers great food, including delicious vegetarian options and is well known in the region for its live music nights on a Saturday. From May 2012 it will also be offering a range of theme nights on a Thursday.
The historic royal city of Loches is less than 30 minutes away by car. Within the walled city you can visit the spot where Joan of Arc met the Dauphin of France to seek his permission to raise an army. The medieval Donjon is one of the tallest and finest in Europe. Its twice weekly market is well worth a visit.
For outdoor enthusiasts, there are cycle paths, footpaths, lakes for swimming, rivers for fishing and canoeing and forests for foraging, equestrian centres, golf courses, horse racing, outdoor and indoor swimming pools and, theme parks. Futuroscope is under an hour away.
Almost every weekend there is sure to be be at least one local village hosting a brocante or a fete, often serving excellent value meals, eaten communally in the open air. In summer there are outdoor concerts in parks, open-air cinema in chateau grounds, medieval festivals, light shows, the list goes on.
The Ligueil / Le Chatelier area
The area is known for its prehistoric sites. In Le Chatelier itself, there is an ancient burial site and within a few miles are numerous trogladyte dwellings and the recently renovated Museum of Pre-history in Le Grand Pressigny, just 5 minutes away.
There are two larger villages, both just a mile away. Within the bar/bistro at Paulmy is a small ‘deponnage’ for essential groceries. Neuilly Le Brignon has an excellent butcher and for all your other needs there are three towns, Ligueil and Le Grand Pressigny, both less than 5 miles and Descartes, just 8 miles away, each featuring a weekly market, boulangeries, patisseries, charcuteries, supermarkets, banks, pharmacies and much more.
As well as all the famous Loire chateaux, there is much to offer visitors. For outdoor lovers there are walks, cyclepaths, rivers to fish and canoe on, lakes to swim in. Every weekend there will be a local brocante or fete. Nearby Tours and Poitiers offer cinemas, theatres, concert venues and great shops. For gourmets, choose from michen starred restaurants (the nearest just 2 villages away) to great local cafes offering fantastic value menus.
Children are extremely well catered for. Descartes, just 1 minutes away has a fantastic outside pool with flumes. Adjacent to the beautiful river Cruese, there are numerous other water activities. Futuroscope at Poitiers is a fantastic theme park and well worth a vist. It is under an hour away by car.
And finally, dont forget to take in the wonderful local markets, vineyards, cheeemakers, charcutiers and more besides.
How to get there
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| Nearest Travel Links | |
| Airport: | Tours: 50 km |
| Railway: | St Pierre des Corps: 50 km |
| Ferry: | Caen: 325 km |
By Air:
Les Raudieres is situated midway between Tours (50kms) and Poitiers (70kms) both of which are served by budget airline Ryanair. Alternatives are Limoges, La Rochelle or Paris all serviced by budget airlines.
By Car:
The distance from the Ferry Ports are:
Calais 596 kms
Caen 325 kms
Le Harvre 403 kms
Roscoff 524 kms
Nearest Auto Route is A10. Leave at junction 24, 25 or 26 depending on the direction you are travelling. Detailed directions will be sent with booking confirmation.
By train:
St Pierre des Corps (50kms)
A choice of hire companies are available from all airport and train stations or we can arrange car hire locally when you arrive.
Activities near Ligueil
Tennis in town
Watersports
Waterpark
Horse Riding
Golf within 30 mins drive
Fishing
Walking holidays
Rural / countryside retreats
Cycling holidays
Reviews
 29 Feb 2012 |
The village as we arrived, took our breath away. We felt as though we had landed on a Disney set. The cottage did not disappoint with its stunning views of the chateau. It took us a while to figure... more |
02 Nov 2011 |
We absolutely loved our stay at Les Raudieres. It is in a wonderful location, and is a lovely, homely property, with magnificent views of the local Chateau. It is a perfect base for visiting the Loire, with its vineyards and historic houses. The owners Jim and Sandra are immensely friendly and you will be sure to have a fantastic holiday. |
Rental prices
| Rental prices originally quoted in: British £ | Convert to: |
| Prices for group size 6 | ||||||
| Period | From | To | Weekly | Nightly rate | Minimum stay | |
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| Spring 2012 | 28 Apr 12 | 30 Jun 12 | £ 450 | £ 80 | £ 80 | 3 Nights |
| Summer 2012 | 30 Jun 12 | 1 Sep 12 | £ 590 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Autumn 2012 | 1 Sep 12 | 28 Oct 12 | £ 450 | £ 80 | £ 80 | 3 Nights |
| Winter 2012/13 | 28 Oct 12 | 30 Mar 13 | £ 390 | £ 80 | £ 80 | 3 Nights |
| Special Offers: | Late Deal | Sat 23 Jun - Sat 21 Jul 2012 | £420 |
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The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
If used, central heating will be charged at £1 per litre /logs will be charged at £5 per day
We ask that the cottage is left as it is found, if you require a cleaner there is an additional charge of £80
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Languages spoken    The owner is based in the United Kingdom and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2011. This cottage has received 2 reviews from previous guests.  |
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