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Gite |3 bedrooms |Sleeps 6

Richelieu in Loire Valley

From £500 per week

7 nights minimum stay

Changeover Saturday

4.5 out of 5

4 reviews | Write a review

Key info  Balcony/terrace, car advised, private garden, no pets allowed

About the home

Situated in a peaceful hamlet, this single level barn conversion set within a property of two and a half acres of land and completed in December 2009 is just 10km from the historic town of Richelieu. Sympathetically converted, the barn retains many of the original beams and has been tastefully furnished to ensure that you have a comfortable, peaceful stay and is ideal for families and couples holidaying together.

The property comprises of three large bedrooms, one with a king size bed and an en suite bathroom with bath/shower. The two twin rooms can be converted, on request, to 6 foot beds and they share a large bathroom with bath and separate shower. There is also an open plan, fully fitted kitchen, dining and sitting room with television, CD/DVD player with DVDs, CDs and a wide range of books plus a log burning stove, wonderful on a cold evening! The property has free Wi-Fi broadband internet access. All accommodation benefits from central heating. There is also a separate laundry room. Room dimensions are shown in the picture gallery and under Facilities.

Double french doors from the living area and two of the bedrooms lead on to two terraces, a patio and lawn which overlook the orchard and lovely views of the surrounding countryside. The garden is private to the property and is furnished with a table, chairs and barbecue. There is also a children's play area.
Parking is in the owners gated courtyard and there is undercover storage for bicycles, if required. English owners live on site. An evening meal is available on day of arrival, on request. Locally produced and prize winning honey and goats cheese are for sale nearby the property.

Facilities

Further details indoors:
The 4 Single beds can also be converted into two 6 foot wide beds and the Double bed is King-Size.

Room sizes are as follows:-
Bedroom 1. 17' x 15'10" (including en suite)
Bedroom 2. 15'6" x 12'6"
Bedroom 3. 13'6" x 12'
Living area. 31'6" x 17'

The house bathroom (13' x 8'6") has a wash basin, toilet, bath and separate shower. The en suite (7'10" x 5'3") has a wash basin, toilet and bath/shower.

Complimentary welcome pack.

Wi-Fi broadband internet connection.

Log burning stove.

Books, DVDs and CDs available.

CD/DVD player.

Clothes airer.

Tumble drying available at extra charge.

Fireguard.

Cot plus separate travel cot (up to 12 months / 15 kilos).

First size Toddler ReadyBed available.

Iron and ironing board.

Further details outdoors:
Private grassed garden. Two terraces. Patio. Security lights. Play sand pit and paddling pool available on request. Outdoor swing and slide set (up to age 12). Outdoor games on request.

Parking inside electronically gated courtyard.

Further details

We regret no pets.

Strictly no smoking at this property.

The rental price excludes the final cost of cleaning (£50) which will only be charged if the property is not left in the same condition as upon arrival.

25% of the rental fee is required to secure the booking. The balance of the rental is required 8 weeks prior to the start date of the holiday.

A damage deposit of £200 is payable with the balance of the rental. The damage deposit is refundable within 14 working days of departure date less the costs of any significant damage and / or excessive cleaning costs.

Arrival time is from 17.00 local time and departure time is 10.00 local time.

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Bedroom 2 (15'6" x 12'6")

The Loire Valley / Indre-et-Loire region

Enjoying some of the highest average number of sunshine hours recorded annually, this area also enjoys less rainfall than north of the Loire. With wonderful clear night skies, it is ideal for stargazing.

There are many chateaux within easy reach including the Forteresse Royale de Chinon (Jean D'Arc), Saumur, Montreuil-Bellay, Azay Le Rideau, "Sleeping Beauty's" chateau at Usse, Villandry with it's magnificent gardens, Oiron with modern art exhibitions, and many more. There are also lovely churches including the Abbaye de Fontevraud of Richard the Lionheart fame.

There is plenty to do in the area for all ages and tastes. You can visit the cities of Poitiers, Tours and Angers, plus the smaller towns of Chatellerault, Loudun, Chinon and Saumur. There are museums, troglodyte dwellings, the zoo at Doue-la-Fontaine, Futuroscope, the water sports centres at Moncontour and Parc de St. Cyr as well as many lovely gardens.

The area is great for cycling and walking.

The region is famous for it's wine (Touraine, Chinon, Saumur, Saumur-Champigny, Bourgeuil, etc). There are numerous producers and introductions can be made to the producers of our own particular favourites!

The Richelieu area

The historic walled town of Richelieu has shops, bars and restaurants and also the famous 300 year old Les Halles covered market place where a twice weekly market is held. It is thought that the road system, set out as it is in a grid system, was the model for the construction of New York. Further details of fetes, brocantes and wine fairs etc. held in the town and surrounding villages can be obtained from the Tourist Information Office which is situated opposite Les Halles.

There is a 1000 acre park ideal for bike rides, jogging and walking. Bikes can also be hired. The park originally surrounded the chateau built by Cardinal Richelieu in the 17th century. It was pulled down at the end of the 19th century but it is still possible to visit the Orangery and Stables.

Golf is within a 40-minute drive and you can go swimming in Richelieu and St. Gervais Les Trois Clochers (11km.). There are also marked walks through forest and open countryside.

How to get there

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By Air.
Poitiers airport (car hire available). 30 minutes drive to the gite.
Tours airport. 75 minute drive to the gite.
La Rochelle airport. 2 hour drive to the gite.
Paris Charles De Gaulle airport (car hire available). 3 hour drive to the gite.
Eurotunnel.
Calais . 6 hour drive to the gite.
Ferry.
Portsmouth-Caen. 3 1/2 hour drive to the gite.
Portsmouth - Le Havre. 4 hour drive to the gite.
Dover - Calais. 6 hour drive to the gite.
Train.
TGV to Chatellerault. 30 minutes drive to the gite.
TGV to Poitiers. 30 minutes drive to the gite.
TGV to Tours. 75 minutes drive to the gite.

Nearest Travel Links.
Airport: Poitiers 40 km.
Railway: Chatellerault 24 km.
Ferry: Caen 300 km.

Activities near Richelieu

Reviews

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18 Oct 2011

“Quality accommodation with friendly hosts” The gite is of a high quality with spacious living and sleeping accommodation. The bathrooms have bath and shower and the showers are excellent! All mod cons. Wifi is a definite bonus and there are English satellite TV stations. The entrance to the gite overlooks the garden and open countryside and feels secluded. Glynis and Mike's house is around the corner and they are happy to provide assistance whenever required but otherwise leave you to enjoy the gite in privacy. The opportunity to book a two course cooked meal the evening of our arrival was very welcome and tasted delicious. No need to rush out to the supermarket with the welcome pack of basic food essentials provided. We had a lovely week in this gite and would definitely recommend it. We visited a lot of the main Loire sites but also relaxed in spacious and comfortable surroundings. Glynis and Mike are excellent hosts who make every effort to make you feel welcome.

06 Sep 2011

“An impeccable gite - ideal relaxing holiday - highly recommended” La Grange is amazing - beautifully renovated and furnished, with all home comforts. Extremely well-equipped kitchen and luxurious bathrooms. Owners are very friendly and helpful, yet discreet. Would highly recommend the meal offered on the first night, it was superb and a great start to the holiday. Perfect for a relaxing break in rural France.

16 Aug 2011

“This is not just a gite, this is a M&G Gite” Our stay in the gite of Mike and Glynis Demaine was what made our holiday the most peaceful, relaxing and enjoyable holiday we have had as a family in many many years. Over the years, we have not had accommodation that was as welcoming, comfortable, clean, well-tended and inviting as the gite that has been crafted by the most welcoming hosts we have had the pleasure in staying with. Mike and Glynis Demaine are, in all likelihood, the most devoted people we have met. Their devotion to their home, neighbourhood and business has resulted in these entreprenours handcrafting a home and gite that has all the character and style of the local architechure that makes you feel like you are coming home to a house you have known all your life and Mike and Glynis welcome you as if you are family they have long-waited to see. Their hospitality is great. A glorious welcome package of local goods for a wonderous breakfast and a home-cooked meal from Glynis' kitchen awaits weary travellers after a long journey. If you wish to visit this area of France, which is filled with undimmed beauty both natural and made by men many hundreds of years ago, then there is nowhere better to come back to than Mike and Glynis' Gite.

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11 Jul 2011

“A lovely gite further enhanced by very welcoming hosts” My family (ages ranging from five to seventy something) all had a very relaxing and enjoyable week at the gite. From receiving a warm welcome from Glynis and Mike to us leaving, tear in eye, we all enjoyed our stay at La Grange. As my Mum said 'it's just like home from home' - the gite was very clean and comfortable with all the amenities you could hope for (including SKY TV and unlimited internet access - very important for the kids when they were relaxing after a hard day of fun). The gite had a large private garden which the children made the most of, the older one's of us using it to relax with a few glasses of the local wine. The local village is small and quite. The next village, where we got our fresh bread every morning, is only a few kilometres away. Richelieu, the local town, was a 10 minute drive and is a charming place with plenty of history and gorgeous gardens (don't forget to take bread to feed the deer). The surrounding area had plenty to occupy all our age range. From visiting the local villages / towns, admiring the beautiful Chateaux to taking a dip in the local lakes, there was plenty to keep us entertained. Glynis and Mike were great hosts. They were always on hand if we had any problems (not that we did) but never intrusive. There recommendations on places to visit and local wines to sample were very helpful. The fact that my parents have booked the gite for next year says how much we enjoyed our stay.

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May 2010.
"This is not just an ordinary gite - it is a Demaine gite. Five stars for ambiance, comfort, cleanliness, elegance and hospitality. Our stay has been joyous and meeting Glynis and Mike a delight."
G. & O. Worksop, England.

May 2010.
"We have had a lovely time in a lovely location and your work on the gite is exceptional with superb fixtures and fittings. Thank you very much."
R. & M. Runcorn, England.

May 2010.
Thank you for a great week a 5 star gite and your hospitality. We shall return.
J. T. & M. Truro, England.

June 2010.
It has been a pleasure to stay at La Grange. We all enjoyed the experience immensely. The gite itself is spectacular-clean, well presented and very welcoming, as are Glynis and Mike. We have spent many hours sight-seeing around the beautiful countryside and enjoyed returning "home" to the gite each evening. Thank you both so much and we look forward to returning again.
W. & P. & Family, Sydney, Australia.

July 2010.
Had a lovely relaxing week. Happy to have the gite to rest and enjoy after driving around. Lovely hosts and super facilities. The best we have had in France.
S. & T. Vancouver Island, Canada.

July 2010.
This is the best gite we have ever stayed in. It has been a wonderful holiday and we hope to return-although next time for two weeks! One has not been enough. La Grange really is first class accommodation and Glynis and Mike are the most lovely hosts. It has been our first family holiday with our little one (10 months) and it has been great. Thank you so much.
K. P. M. & J. Hillingdon, England.

July 2010.
After nearly 40 years of holidaying together this is without doubt the best accommodation we have stayed in. Thank you Glynis and Mike.
D. L. R. P. D. & R. Coleford, Richmond & Doncaster, England.

August 2010.
Beautiful accommodation and a lovely area of France. We are totally impressed with the energy and dedication Glynis and Mike have shown in creating a perfect holiday home!! Great hospitality. Thank you.
J. R. E. L. & A. Sheffield, England.

August 2010.
We totally endorse everything said by others. Mike & Glynis are excellent hosts and know just what their guests are looking for. Great location, great accomodation and great people.We look forward to returning with the rest of the family.
F. & G. Devizes, England.

September 2010.
Many congratulations; this is definitely more than a gite. It is a beatiful home. Thank you for your warm welcome and helpful advice. We have had a wonderful week in this lovely area.
D. & M. Norwich, England


October 2010.
We have stayed in at least 8 gites and none of the hosts were comparable to Mike & Glynis. This lovely gite is more in the villa class.
A.D.A.F.& C. Florida, U.S.A.

April 2011.
Great hosts, lovely holiday home, wonderful views and a fantastic time.
J.T.M. & J. Cornwall, England.

April 2011.
We have been to many gites in the past but this one is certainly the best. Great standard of accommodation and a fantastic setting. A very relaxing holiday.
J. & C. Cheltenham, England.

May 2011.
We endorse wholeheartedly all the complimentary comments made by previous visitors.This must be the best gite in the "Common Market"! The accommodation is first class with everything of the highest quality and taste.
R. & D. Allendale, England.

June 2011.
Had a lovely time at the gite. Our 3 "wee" ones (5,6 & 8) really enjoyed running round the garden (1.12 minutes the fastest time!) trying to catch lizards (luckily they got nowhere close) and experiencing the French culture. The kids top trips were the "beach" at St. Cyr, Chateau du Riveau (full of fairytale characters-fun for all big and small) and feeding the dear in Richelieu park (don't forget the bread). Glynis & Mike, thanks for being so welcoming and such good hosts.
V. A. C. O. & J. Stirling, Scotland.

June 2011.
A true delight and credit to your hard work, Glynis & Mike. Perfect hospitality and we found the gite perfectly equipped (we couldn't think of anything you hadn't thought of!) Our nearly 2 year old has enjoyed himself all week, slept well in the cot and felt very at home. We are sure visitors to come will find the same experience.
P. D. P. H. C. & C. West Chiltington, England.

July 2011.
A very high quality gite that has been a pleasure to stay in! The Welcome Pack enabled us to settle in before having to do any grocery shopping. We've spent a week relaxing and sightseeing. Montsoreau is a little gem with Villandry quite a contrast in its magnificence. We had a fun day at Futuroscope and L'Abbaye de Fontevraud is not to be missed. Our thanks to Glynis and Mike.
E. S. S. & R. Chalfont St. Giles, England.

July 2011.
Thanks Mike & Glynis for the hospitality and well done on creating such a beautiful gite. We look forward to returning and seeing the Loire in its sunny glory.
K. R. O. & M. Wimbledon Park, England.

August 2011.
Well this has been our second stay at the gite in as many years. We were so taken with the first time we immediately booked ir again for next year. Our stay here has been eventful with many Chateaux under our belts as well as wine tastings. The hospitality of the Demaines was, as ever, of the highest consideration and standard, and as it was our second visit we wre treated like family returning home after a long stay away. Saumur, Fontevraud, Villandryand Montreuil-Bellay are not to be missed.
S. J. P. & J. Dunstable, England.

August 2011.
A lovely gite-the best we've ever stayed in. Lovely to find somewhere so well equipped, clean and well looked after. We enjoyed having so much space inside and out. The girls especially enjoyed the swings and slide and trying to befriend the lizards! Thanks Glynis & Mike. We particularly appreciated your comprehensive Welcome Pack.
A. C. M. & Z. Beaconsfield, England.

August 2011.
We've had a lovely relaxing week in this beautiful gite. Everything is so well planned - having a sofa each was great! We had a lot of fun with the garden games. Thank you. We would definitely recommend to friends and family.
C. T. & E, Oxfordshire, England.

Rental prices

Prices for group size 6
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
	16 Jul 11	10 Sep 11	950£ 950	0-	0-	1 Week
	10 Sep 11	1 Oct 11	700£ 700	0-	0-	1 Week
	1 Oct 11	29 Oct 11	650£ 650	0-	0-	1 Week
	29 Oct 11	17 Dec 11	600£ 600	0-	0-	1 Week
	17 Dec 11	7 Jan 12	950£ 950	0-	0-	1 Week
	7 Jan 12	31 Mar 12	500£ 500	0-	0-	1 Week
	31 Mar 12	14 Apr 12	750£ 750	0-	0-	1 Week
	14 Apr 12	26 May 12	700£ 700	0-	0-	1 Week
	26 May 12	23 Jun 12	800£ 800	0-	0-	1 Week
	23 Jun 12	14 Jul 12	850£ 850	0-	0-	1 Week
	14 Jul 12	8 Sep 12	950£ 950	0-	0-	1 Week
	8 Sep 12	29 Sep 12	800£ 800	0-	0-	1 Week
	29 Sep 12	27 Oct 12	700£ 700	0-	0-	1 Week
	27 Oct 12	3 Nov 12	800£ 800	0-	0-	1 Week
	3 Nov 12	22 Dec 12	700£ 700	0-	0-	1 Week
	22 Dec 12	5 Jan 13	950£ 950	0-	0-	1 Week

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.

English owners live on site.

Apart from a charge for logs for the woodburning stove if required all bed linen, towels, electricity, gas and access to WiFi are included in the price together with a welcome pack of basic goods to start your holiday and also provide a 'first morning' breakfast.

A home- cooked meal can be arranged for your arrival if required. This cost is extra to the price above.

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2 years listed You are contacting Glynis & Michael Demaine Landline +33 (0)549 197985 Mobile n/a Languages spoken The owner is based in France and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2009. This gite has received 4 reviews from previous guests.