No pets allowed Not suitable for children under 5 Not suitable for elderly or infirm No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
Beautiful cosy cottage in a quiet hamlet, sleeps 4, set within a private south facing walled garden with BBQ area.
Ideal cycling countryside. Within walking distance of a sandy beach and swimming in the River Indre. Ten minutes from medieval town and shopping. Five minutes from golf.
Within easy driving are most of the major Chateaux of the Loire including Amboise, Blois, Azay-le-Rideau, Chinon, Langeais and the World Heritage Site of Chenonceaux, built over the river Cher.
Nearest shops (bakery, butcher, cafe/pub, post office) at Perrusson are within 1 mile. Situated 4 kms from the medieval town of Loches( open market days on Sat/Wed mornings), 3 kms from the 9 hole "Verneuil" Golf course! Full courses are within 60 minutes drive! Property in a hamlet, 10 minutes walk from a sandy beach (for picnics and swimming) on the Indre river and the picturesque village of St Jean with a 13th century church.
Swimming also at the municipal pool in Loches, fishing, biking and hiking trails abound in the forêt de Loches. 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!
Main Entrance
Rear view
Twin bedroom
Living area
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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:
Loches: 4 km
Ferry:
Caen: 300 km
Activities near Loches
Sports: Tennis in town Horse Riding Golf within 30 mins drive Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Cycling holidays
Single beds (2), Double beds (1), Dining seating for 4, Lounge seating for 6, Sleeps maximum of 4
Other:
Towels provided, please check with the advertiser regarding linen.
Outdoors:
Private garden, BBQ
Access:
Parking space
Further details indoors: If required, Linen and Towels can be provided.
Further details
Not suitable for children under 12 due to the open staircase.
Conditions
Refundable breakage deposit required of €150 to be refunded, subject to inspection, on departure. Reservation deposit of 50% within one month of intended arrival. Balance to be paid two weeks before arrival.
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: British £
Convert to:
Prices for group size 4
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Spring 2010
29 May 10
4 Jul 10
500£500
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July 2010
4 Jul 10
1 Aug 10
550£550
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August 2010
1 Aug 10
29 Aug 10
600£600
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22
Prices for group size 2
Period
From
To
Weekly
Nightly rate
Minimum stay
Weekday
Weekend
Spring 2010
29 May 10
4 Jul 10
500£500
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1 Week
July 2010
4 Jul 10
1 Aug 10
550£550
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August 2010
1 Aug 10
29 Aug 10
600£600
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22
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
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Marguerite Alexander
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