Long term lets (over 1 month) Short-breaks (4 days or less)
Changeover day:
Flexible
Access:
Car advised Wheelchair access Nearest amenities: 5 km
Notes:
Sorry - no pets allowed Suitable for children No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
Situated 15 kms from the medieval town of Loches( open market days on Sat/Wed mornings), 500 meters from the castle of Bridoré, 5 kms from the 9 holes "Verneuil" Golf course. Property overlooks the country and the medieval Fortress of Bridoré. Within easy driving are most of the major Chateaux de la Loire eg: Amboise, Blois, Chenonceaux, Azay-le-Rideau, Chinon, Langeais. You will also find a Casino in la Roche posay (30 minutes' drive) and le Futuroscope close to Poitiers (1 hour's drive). Your spacious and cosy cottage (90 square metres) is fully furnished with all the comfort of today and the charisma of before. Three bedrooms (6 persons in total) are available. The living area with its opened kitchen is 43 square meters with a great view of the castle of Bridoré and the country. The kitchen is fully equipped with dishwasher, microwave, oven, fridge, coffeemake etc. There also is a washing machine, and dryer. The place can be heated electrically, Several parking places, BBQ and private garden set are at your disposal. A private swimming pool 9X4 ( To share just with the owner )
view from the terrace
living area
kichen
swimming pool and the view of the castle
To see more photos please visit http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/58770
The Loire Valley / Indre-et-Loire region
Loire Valley (French: Vallée de la Loire) is known as the Garden of France and the Cradle of the French Language. It is also noteworthy for the quality of its architectural heritage, in its historic towns such as Amboise, Angers, Blois, Chinon, Nantes, Orléans, Saumur, and Tours, but in particular for its world-famous castles, such as the Châteaux d'Amboise, Château de Villandry and Chenonceau.
The landscape of the Loire Valley, and more particularly its many cultural monuments, illustrate to an exceptional degree the ideals of the Renaissance and the Age of the Enlightenment on western European thought and design. The Loire Valley is an outstanding cultural landscape of great beauty, containing historic towns and villages, great architectural monuments, its many châteaux, and fine wines.
Loches area
Loches, capital of the southern Touraine region, is a medieval city
Places to visit: - Medieval city of Loches The construction of the fortress of Loches is attribued to Foulques Nerra and goes back to the XIth century. 36 metres high, it is considered to be one of the most impressive keeps of the Norman period. The Gate House, the XIVth century Governor's lodge, Louis XI tower topped with its early artillery emplacements, Cardinal Balue's dungeon, the torture chamber... together with video projections and the computer generated images all combine to give you a "first hand" experience of the medieval period. Discover the garden (medieval style) at the foot of the keep. - the castle of Bridoré, a magnificently preserved feudal fortress. Between the lower courtyard, where the soldiers and servants were lodged, and the upper courtyard where the Lord of the manor lived, is an impressive 30-metre-high keep crowned with watchtowers.
How to get there
By car 3 hours south of Paris by highway A10 exit 23 and take the D43 direction chateauroux via Loches the house is 55 KM from the exit and 15 km from Loches, medieval city
By train: Paris to Tours: TGV (55 min.) Departure: railway station of Montparnasse Arrival: railway station of Tours or Saint pierre des corps after it is better to rent a car
By Air from London/Standsted: Take Ryan Air To Tours. Major car rentals are available at airport, 1 hour from tours airport
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Tours: 55 km
Railway:
Tours or saint pierre des corps: 55 km
Ferry:
Caen: 300 km
Activities near Loches
Sports: Tennis in town Watersports Horse Riding Golf within 30 mins drive Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Cycling holidays
Facilities
Luxuries:
DVD player
General:
TV, Video player, CD player, Games room, Satellite TV
Single beds (2), Double beds (2), Dining seating for 6, Lounge seating for 6, Sleeps maximum of 6
Other:
Please check with with the owner regarding linen and towels.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace, Private outdoor pool (unheated), Private garden, BBQ, Shared tennis court on site
Access:
Wheelchair access, Parking space
Further details outdoors: Free shared tennis at 500 meters 300 meters from a small lake where you can fish
Further details
Refundable breakages deposit of £100 or 150€ required with final balance, to be refunded within two weeks of your departure (subject to satisfactory property inspection). Deposit 30% of rental fee to secure & confirm booking. Not refundable Balance due 4 weeks prior to arrival, plus £100 or 150€ security deposit as above.
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: Euros €
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Low Season
4 Oct 08
20 Dec 08
390£328
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Middle Season
20 Dec 08
3 Jan 09
490£412
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Low season
3 Jan 09
31 Jan 09
390£328
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Middle season
31 Jan 09
28 Feb 09
490£412
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Low Season
28 Feb 09
28 Mar 09
390£328
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Inter Season
28 Mar 09
30 May 09
590£496
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High season
30 May 09
4 Jul 09
740£622
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Very High Season
4 Jul 09
29 Aug 09
890£748
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High Season
29 Aug 09
3 Oct 09
740£622
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Low season
3 Oct 09
19 Dec 09
390£328
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Middle season
19 Dec 09
2 Jan 10
490£412
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.
Discount
For early bookings before the 31st of December 2008:
10% off on your 2009 vacation (except July & August)
Rental period are from Saturday to Saturday
Add 45 euros for housekeeping
Availability
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Contact owner
To contact this owner please visit: http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/58770
Contact details for home 58770
Please mention Holiday Lettings
Name:
Sylvain Mouveau
Tel:
+33 (0) 247948057
Mobile:
+33 (0) 629325006
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Advertiser joined: 12 May 2008 This property added: 12 May 2008