Sorry - no pets allowed Suitable for children No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
Situated 4 kms from the medieval town of Loches( open market days on Sat/Wed mornings), 2 kms from the 9 hole "Verneuil" Golf course! Full courses are within 60 minutes drive! Property overlooks the Indre river and the picturesque village of St Jean. ¤Swimming at the municipal pool in Loches, fishing, biking and hiking trails abound in the forêt de Loches. ¤ Within easy driving are most of the major Chateaux de la Loire eg: Amboise, Blois, Chenonceau, Azay-le-Rideau, Chinon, Langeais, et al! Excellent restaurants, amusement and fun parcs such as Futuroscope are within an hour's drive while sophisticated city activities and shopping are available in Tours!
South façade
Front of the house
Master bedroom
The salon
To see more photos please visit http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/21198
The Loire Valley / Indre-et-Loire region
Touraine, the residence of preference of French Royalty and nobility! With Chateaux and manoirs at nearly every corner, the gently rolling countyside has been known as the "garden of France" for its agreeable livestyle, epicurean delights and world class wines! ¤Within an hour's drive are found the historic towns of Amboise, Blois, Tours, Langeais, Chinon, Azay-le-Rideau,Chenonceau as well as others. ¤Top notch Golf courses nearby: (Chateau des 7 Tours) (Golf de Touraine) ¤Futuroscope - near Poitiers
Loches area
Loches is a major tourist attraction because of its medieval walled city which resounds of the passage of Jeanne d'Arc and the Dauphin, Richard the-Lion-Hearted, Agnes Sorel and many other notables. Recently discovered paintings by Caravagio are now exposed in a special museum. The Dungeon built by Foulques Nera( over 1000 yrs ago) dominates the countryside, while the Logis Royal housed the King's favourites! ¤The town has lovely parcs and walks, and offers many memorable restaurants. ¤ The Lochois has superb forests inviting long walks or bike rides along well manicured paths. Ancient towns/villages founded by templar knights (Beaulieu-les-Loches,St Jean, St Germain, St Hippolyte, etc) prehistoric sites ( Le Grand Pressigny).
How to get there
Driving From the UK: from ferry terminal(s) take the direction of Tours, ei: A28 or A10 or A85. Exit onto the N143 South towards Chateauroux bypassing Loches. Approx.5 Kms south of Loches and two kms south of Perrusson, make a right onto D41 towards "Verneuil/ La Roche Posay" for 300 Meters make right (sign post "La Roche"). Driveway to Le Poulailler is fifty meters on right! By Air from London/Standsted: Take Ryan Air To Tours. Major car rentals are available at airport! Take the bypass from airport to the A10 for about 8 kms, take exit # 23 onto N143South towards Loches/Chateauroux. By TGV: Arrive at St Pierre des Corps ( car rentals available at station). Drive to the A10south, exit # 23 onto N143 south.
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Tours: 44 km
Railway:
St Pierre des Corps: 50 km
Ferry:
Caen: 300 km
Activities near Loches
Sports: Tennis in town Horse Riding Golf less than 15 mins walk Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Cycling holidays
Facilities
Luxuries:
Log fire, Internet access, DVD player
General:
Central heating, Video player, CD player, Telephone, Satellite TV, Wi-fi available
Sofabeds (3), Single beds (2), Double beds (2), Dining seating for 6, Lounge seating for 5, Sleeps maximum of 6
Other:
Linen and towels provided.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace, Private garden, BBQ, Bicycles available
Access:
Secure parking
Further details indoors: Located within the former boundries of a chateau overlooking the village of St Jean and the Indre river( check out<lochorama.com>, property consists of a two story cottage flanked by two small utility buildings! An inner stone-walled courtyard with graveled paths surrounding grass with fruit trees give total privacy for sun bathing. Another smaller courtyard just outside the kitchen provides cool summer dining! Upstairs, there are two bedrooms ( one with balcony) and a full modern bathroom with tub/shower. The ground floor consists of an entrance hallway with a toilet, and a salon and open kitchen with a oak eating bar! We can sleep 4 to 6 in the two double beds ( 160/180) which if needed, can be easily separated into four singles. Also there is a very comfortable pullout sofa bed in the salon. The beds are very comfortable lath/latex mattresses.Bed linen and towels are provided.
Further details outdoors: Garden furniture consists of marble and iron tables and chairs, chaise-longue deck chairs, a portable charcoal barbeque, a working wood-burning bread/pizza oven.
Further details
Welcome pack upon arrival: a bottle of Sauvignon Blanc- Touraine! ( Kitchen staples are provided, ei- flour, sugar, coffee, tea, bottled water, spices et al), supermarkets and shops are open Sat; til 7 PM, and one supermarket in Loches is open on Sunday morning. Upon request, special shopping bag of groceries can be provided prior to arrival on Saturday afternoon. Loches has a full market day on Wednesday and Saturday mornings!
Conditions
¤Refundable breakage deposit required of €150 to be refunded subject to inspection with two weeks of departure ¤ Reservation deposit of 50% within eight weeks of intended arrival ¤
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: Euros €
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Prices for group size 6
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Spring 2009
28 Mar 09
27 Jun 09
600£504
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high season 2009
27 Jun 09
29 Aug 09
750£630
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Fall 2009
29 Aug 09
19 Dec 09
550£462
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Prices for group size 4
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Spring 2009
28 Mar 09
27 Jun 09
500£420
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High season 2009
27 Jun 09
29 Aug 09
600£504
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Fall 2009
29 Aug 09
19 Dec 09
500£420
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Prices for group size 2
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Spring 2009
28 Mar 09
27 Jun 09
400£336
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High season
27 Jun 09
29 Aug 09
500£420
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low season
29 Aug 09
19 Dec 09
400£336
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.
¤Weekly rentals start on Saturday at 4PM and end on the following Saturday at noon 12:00!¤Discounts will be given for bookings of two or more weeks¤ Payment preferred by Paypal, direct bank transfer ei: Worldpay or IBAN: personal cheques drawn on French banks accepted !
Guestbook
Lovely place! Very quiet and peaceful! Charles T. UK 2007 Charming! Very comfortable! Lois G, USA 2007 Of all the places we stayed at throughout Europe, "le poulailler" was among the finest in terms of privacy, comfort and charm! Paul C. Australia 9:2008
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Contact details for home 21198
Please mention Holiday Lettings
Name:
Philip Bullard
Tel:
+33 (0)2 47948974
Mobile:
+33 (0)6 71848616
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