Sorry - no pets allowed Suitable for children No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
AN EXCEPTIONAL PROPERTY - As featured in 25 Beautiful Homes magazine October 2006 issue. A beautifully renovated 4 double bedroom stone "maison ancienne" parts of which date back to the 17th century set within the historical walled town of Richelieu in the Southern Loire. Comfortably sleeping 8, the house is furnished to a high standard and features log fires and Burgundy stone flooring with underfloor heating. A quality Hi-Fi system, Wi-Fi broadband internet access, full Sky TV menu, DVD's and CD's are available along with a varied range of reading from the bookshelves. Molton Brown hand soaps, quality linens and hypo-allergenic silk duvets typify the attention to detail in this outstanding property. Logs are stored for winter fires. This really is a luxurious place to chill out! - Experience total peace and tranquility in the garden and terrace which are South facing and back on to a 1000 acre park for great bike rides and walks. All local amenities, local bars and restaurants etc, are within a minute or two walk from the house including the famous "Les Halles" covered market (a colourful market has been held here for 300 years) on a Monday and Friday.
"Les Fleurs" Beautifully renovated stone house
The terrace, great al fresco dining.
Ground floor bedroom with doors to the terrace
Lounge with log fire
To see more photos please visit http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/7423
The Loire Valley / Indre-et-Loire region
Known as the garden of France, the Southern Loire has a temperate climate. Classified as part of the World Patrimony of Humanity by UNESCO, it is usually warm from April - October with Winter's relatively mild with less rainfall than areas North of the Loire river. The garden and terrace of the house is a real sun trap and we have experienced temperatures well into the 30's from June - September. The area is characterised by many chateaux and wine cave's the famous being Chinon red wines and delicate whites of the Touraine.
Tours (a mini Paris) is within 30 minutes drive of the house, as are the outstanding chateaux of Villandry and Azay-le-Rideau. The beautiful towns of Chinon and Saumur are within 20 and 40 minutes drive respectively. The Loire Valley is famous for its fairytale chateau's, stunning scenery and quality wine production.
Richelieu area
This beautiful historical town is surrounded by walls and a moat (now grassed) and is entered via 3 high gates. The Grande Rue (high street) runs North to South with two square shaped place at each end. Around the South place are the church and the covered market both built in 1638 and the Law Court now used as the Town Hall and Museum. The famous " Les Halles" , covered market, ( a colourful market has been held here for 300 years) boasts very fine Chestnut and Oak beams which have required very little restoration since construction. A Brocante/Antique Fayre is held in the square on the first Saturday of the month along with frequent art exhibitions. There are numerous bars/restaurants within a minute or two walk from the house plus swimming, tennis, walking, cycling, boule, and the huge park behind the house is outstanding.
How to get there
By Air Tours airport - 40 minutes drive to the house. Poitiers airport - 40 minutes drive to the house. La Rochelle airport - 2 hours drive to the house. Paris Charles de Gaulle airport - 3 hours drive to the house.
Eurotunnel Calais to the house is a 5/ 6 hour drive.
Ferry Portsmouth - Caen on Brittany Ferries - 3.5 hours drive to the house from Caen. Portsmouth - Le Havre on P & O Ferries - 3.5 hours drive to the house from Le Havre. Dover - Calais - various - 5/6 hour drive to the house from Calais.
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Tours: 65 km
Railway:
Chatellerault: 29 km
Ferry:
Caen: 328 km
Activities near Richelieu
Sports: Tennis in town Horse Riding Golf within 30 mins drive Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Cycling holidays
Facilities
Luxuries:
Log fire, Internet access, DVD player
General:
Central heating, TV, CD player, Telephone, Satellite TV, Wi-fi available
Single beds (2), Double beds (3), Dining seating for 8, Lounge seating for 8, Sleeps maximum of 8
Other:
Linen and towels provided.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace, Private garden, BBQ
Access:
Secure parking
Further details indoors: Satellite TV - Full Sky TV menu Wi - fi broadband internet connection Iron and ironing table Log fire Comprehensive book, dvd and cd library Hypo allergenic silk duvets Private secure garage parking
Further details outdoors: Tennis courts in park at rear of property Municipal swimming pool in park at rear of property - Summer months only Bouledrome - near to park entrance Caneoing - in the park canals Bike rides in the park and vicinity. Bike hire available at the end of the road. Fishing - outskirts of village Local market held on Monday and Friday in famous Les Halles 17th century covered market 8 bars and restaurants Boulangerie, chartcuterie, pharmacie, supermarkets, banks etc all within a minute walk from the house Various vineyards and cave's surrounding the area.
Further details
Rentals normally saturday to saturday. £300 returnable security bond.
Conditions
STRICTLY NO SMOKING NO PETS
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: British £
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.
Weekly rental price fully inclusive of:
Quality linen
Quality towels
Molton Brown handsoaps
Pre arrival clean
Post departure clean
Logs for fires
Gas Barbeque.
Guestbook
"A stunning property in such a romantic village, very relaxing, friendly people, and everything close by. The thermometer on the terrace registered 31 degrees!! - we didn't realise this area was so warm at this time of year" Peter and Hilary Moginie, October 2005.
"Our stay in Richelieu, and your house in particular, was the highlight of our 3 week holiday. We've rented many houses over the years in France, but we all agreed that your house with all its refinements is the ultimate destination if one is travelling to the Loire Valley. Everything was top notch and our stay idyllic, feeling like a 4-star hotel. My 10 year old daughter still talks about her "special bedroom " and we especially enjoyed the terrace and the private garden, we just wished we could have stayed longer. Thank you for your hospitality, we loved it and look ahead to the day we return." Sandra and Claude Pelanne, USA. June 2006.
"We would recommend your special house to anyone and Richelieu is so charming. Your attention to detail was obvious and made all the difference to our stay, we both thought we had the best of both worlds, a quiet country feel to the terrace and garden, all within an easy walk to the shops, bars and restaurants. We had a wonderful 5 days and wished we'd had longer - we'll be back! " John and Rachel Wiseman. July 2006.
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Advertiser joined: 14 Oct 2005 This property added: 14 Oct 2005
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