La Grange des Prés: L'Hibou
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£300–£675 / week
About the home
L'Hibou, a tastefully decorated 18th.century gite is situated in Coulangé, a peaceful hamlet of old stone farmhouses, barns and fruit trees set in a gentle landscape of cornfields and woodland in southern Touraine. Five km from the village of Montrésor and its château and 19 km from the ancient citadel town of Loches with its market, restaurants and shops. It's within easy driving distance of the major attractions and châteaux of the Loire Valley and with a multitude of activities for all age groups in the area it's an ideal base for a holiday.
We welcome children. As their security and comfort are a priority the shower room has non-slip floor tiles and a thermostatically controlled shower while the the kitchen has an induction hot-plate with security lock. A cot, high chair and stair gate can be supplied on request.
Our prices are inclusive of all linen, cleaning and heating – including oak logs in the cooler months - and to leave you more time to enjoy your holiday all paper and food wrapping products, basic cleaning, washing machine and dishwasher products and an initial supply of everything for the barbeque (except food!) are supplied as standard. On arrival you will find your Welcome Pack and the means of making a much needed cup of tea or real coffee!
Free Internet access by Wi-Fi is available for all our guests.
At times of unseasonable weather or in the cooler months of the year a tumble dryer can be made available.
We also provide a First Shop Service at no cost to our guests.
No matter your age or interests you will be sure to find much to enjoy in the Loire region. Peppered with châteaux, beautiful parks and gardens, historic towns and villages and famous vinyards ... and with a huge selection of sporting and outdoor activities ... so much to do and see. While for those looking for a peaceful and relaxing holiday ... look no further than a book, a glass of lightly chilled local wine and the pool!
| Size: | Sleeps up to 5, 2 bedrooms |
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| Nearest beach: | Lac de Chemillé, 7km |
| Will consider: | Corporate lets House swaps Long lets Short breaks |
| Access: | Car essential Nearest amenities: 4km |
| Family friendly? | Suitable for children of all ages Unsuitable for people with restricted mobility |
| Notes: | May take pets - please enquire No smoking at this property Self-catering |
Facilities
| Luxuries: | Log fire, Internet access, DVD player, Staffed Property |
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| Pool: | Shared outdoor pool (heated) |
| General: | Central heating, CD player, Wi-fi available |
| Standard: | Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer |
| Utilities: | Dishwasher, Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washing machine |
| Rooms: | 2 Bedrooms, 1 shower room |
| Furniture: | Single beds (3), Double beds (1), Cots (1), Dining seating for 6, Lounge seating for 5 |
| Other: | Linen and towels provided Highchair available |
| Outdoors: | Shared outdoor pool (heated), Private garden, BBQ |
| Access: | Parking space |
Further details indoors:
Although recently renovated l'Hibou retains the character of the old alongside the practicality of the new. It boasts a range of character features - original Tuffeau stone fireplace and antique hardwood beams throughout, lime-mortared stone walls, Loire curved window and door frames - but we have also retained its original 250 year old terra cotta tiled floor on the ground floor and it has a beautiful antique cast-iron log burning stove. Decorated with primary colours, it has a rustic feel.
It has been decorated throughout to a high standard and has a fully equipped modern kitchen, shower room and heating.
This gîte can sleep up to five – two adults and three children. If necessary a cot can be installed in place of the third bed.
It has a open-plan living/dining area downstairs with a built-in corner kitchen. The ground floor is tiled throughout.
The kitchen, with modern fitted units, is fully equipped with a combination oven/grill/microwave, induction hob, dishwasher, fridge, washing machine. An iron, folding airer/dryer and board are also supplied.
The dining area has a large table and six antique Thonet chairs.
The adjoining sitting area has a comfortable sofa, two chairs and coffee and side tables. A small flat television screen incorporates a slot-in DVD player with a USB interface. A small choice of DVDs is provided as are a small selection of board games and reading materials.
The open wooden staircase leads to a landing with a built-in wardrobe and cupboard with shelves and doors leading to bedrooms and shower room.
Bedroom 1 has a double bed with built-in side tables and a very large fully fitted wardrobe. Its double window enjoys a beautiful view across the courtyard, swimming pool and fields beyond.
Bedroom 2 has full size, 3ft bunk beds with an additional drawer bed, a chest of drawers and a velux window.
The fully tiled shower room/WC has a modern large headed shower with a thermostatic control for safety, wash-hand basin with hardwood storage shelves underneath, a heated towel rail and a low-level WC. The floor is tiled with non-slip tiles.
The shaded private garden with fruit trees, a barbeque and oak garden furniture is situated across the courtyard facing the heated swimming pool.
Boules and a selection of ball games are provided for outdoor use.
Further details outdoors:
Private garden area with oak dining table, chairs and a barbeque.
The pool, with shallow end for children and security cover conforming to European norms, has comfortable hardwood loungers while the adjoining garden area - which contains a shaded sand-pit for our youngest visitors - may be used for games of badminton or boules.
A car parking space is provided in the courtyard right beside your door!
Our garden is surrounded by fields and our guests enjoy privacy.
Further details
Welcome pack provided on arrival.
Swimming pool available from May to October (weather permitting).
We (between us!) speak English, French and rusty Hungarian and German. Should you need any help with arrangements when here we would be happy to be of assistance.
Conditions
We welcome guide dogs or similar working dogs. If you wish to bring a well-behaved dog please contact us.
Strictly no smoking except in the garden.
Refundable breakages deposit of £140 required on arrival, to be refunded within two weeks of your departure (subject to satisfactory property inspection).
25% of rental fee on reservation to secure booking and balance eight calendar weeks prior to arrival.
The Loire Valley / Indre-et-Loire region
The Loire region, with its medieval towns and villages and its Renaissance châteaux, is not only steeped in history but is also famous as the "Garden of France". Its renowned vineyards mark the "Wine Trail while the variety of its fresh food seen at every local market never ceases to amaze. In addition it boasts more than 100 parks and gardens, many of national and international repute - including the Chaumont Garden festival.
The towns to visit include Montrichard, a gem of a small town on the Cher. The historic Loire towns of Blois, Amboise, Tours, Chinon and Saumur, all with their châteaux, markets, shopping and restaurants, although slightly further away are still within easy driving distance as is Bourges, a mediavel town and the ancient capital of the Capatien kings.
The Montresor area
For those who like seeing the odd historic building ... well, apart from our 12th. century village churches, the royal château in the citadel of Loches and the châteux of Valençay and Bouges ... the château of Montpoupon is within half an hour's drive while that of Montrésor a mere five minutes. In addition several other 12th. century religious buildings with direct links to Henry II Plantagenet are close at hand and, although we do have our very own mediaeval abbey in our village whose 15th. century gate straddles the village street, it is ... unfortunately ... not open to visitors.
For ramblers, marked footpaths follow our river valleys, link old villages, and crisscross the huge oak forests of Loches and of St. Aignan with their deer and wild boar; you can ‘get on your bike’ and expore the local villages or ‘saddle up’ for a ride along the bridle paths; there is golf, coarse fishing, canoeing and watersports, quad bike and microlight hire, hot air ballooning and even regional cookery workshops given by a talented local chef. There are two important areas nearby for birdwatchers - La Brenne and Louroux - and numerous activities for children of all ages one of the most popular of which is to visit the internationally acclaimed Zoo de Beauval only fifteen minutes from our door.
In addition to our local food markets (our nearest is Loches, 19km away) summer brings a glut of village fetes, food festivals and brocantes - mainly on Sundays and public holidays.
How to get there
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| Nearest Travel Links | |
| Airport: | Tours: 65 km |
| Railway: | St. Aignan Noyers: 20 km |
| Ferry: | Caen |
France is noted for its excellent roads and transport systems.
Ferry & Car
Ferry crossings comprise Dover to Calais/Boulogne, Newhaven/Dieppe, Portsmouth to Caen/Cherbourg/St. Malo, Poole/Cherbourg, Rosslaire/Cherbourg, Plymouth/Cork to Roscoff. Crossing times vary enormously dependent on the route. Driving times from port of disembarcation vary from 5 hours 50 minutes (Calais) to 3 hours 15 minutes (Caen).
Please find below the website addresses of all the relevant ferry companies for details.
www.brittanyferries.com/
www.poferries.com/
www.speedferry.co.uk
www.norfolkline.com/
www.ldlines.co.uk/
www.celticlinkferries.com/
Eurotunnel & Car
The Eurotunnel crossing takes approximately 35 minutes, followed by a drive of approximately 5 hours 50 minutes from Calais to Coulangé.
www.eurotunnel.com/
Fly-Drive
There are regular Ryanair flights from Stansted to Tours, approximately one hours drive from Coulangé. We recommend arranging the car hire in advance through an international car hire company such as Hertz.
www.ryanair.com/
Train-Drive
Eurostar from London St Pancras or Ashford/Ebfleet to Paris, Gare du Nord (2hrs 30mins). Cross Paris directly by Metro line 4 to Gare Montparnasse (20 minutes) from where you get the TGV to St. Pierre des Corps, Tours (1 hour) from where you can collect a hire car. The drive to Coulangé is approximately 1 hour.
www.eurostar.com/
www.sncf.co.uk/
If driving to France from another European country you may find the Michelin website (www. viamichelin.com) helpful when planning your route. Should you require any further assisstance please don't hesitate to contact us.
Activities near Montresor
Tennis in town
Watersports
Horse Riding
Golf within 30 mins drive
Fishing
Walking holidays
Rural / countryside retreats
Beach or lakeside relaxation
Cycling holidays
Reviews
 12 May 2012 |
We had a family holiday at the gite it was a lovely peaceful location fab gite lovey decor well equipped our son age 14 and daughter age 9 at the time. Loads to see and do in the area. One the best... more |
27 Feb 2012 |
We spent a great holiday in Coulange last May, as guests of Brenda and Zoli renting their gite for 8 nights. The accomodation was perfect, the gite was recently renovated and very well equipped.... more |
Rental prices
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| Prices for group size 5 | ||||||
| Period | From | To | Weekly | Nightly rate | Minimum stay | |
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| Low season | 1 Jan 12 | 31 Mar 12 | £ 300 | - | - | 3 Nights |
| Early Spring | 31 Mar 12 | 28 Apr 12 | £ 350 | - | - | 3 Nights |
| Late Spring | 28 Apr 12 | 26 May 12 | £ 400 | - | - | 3 Nights |
| Early Summer | 26 May 12 | 23 Jun 12 | £ 450 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Mid Summer | 23 Jun 12 | 21 Jul 12 | £ 635 | - | - | 1 Week |
| High season | 21 Jul 12 | 1 Sep 12 | £ 675 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Early Autumn | 1 Sep 12 | 29 Sep 12 | £ 450 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Late Autumn | 29 Sep 12 | 3 Oct 12 | £ 350 | - | - | 3 Nights |
| Low Season | 3 Oct 12 | 22 Oct 12 | £ 300 | - | - | 3 Nights |
| Christmas period | 22 Oct 12 | 5 Jan 13 | £ 450 | - | - | 1 Week |
The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
We can accept payments by cheque or Bank Transfer in pounds sterling or euros.
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Languages spoken      The owner is based in France and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2012. This gite has received 2 reviews from previous guests.  |
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