Descartes holiday gite rental with internet access, air con, TV and rural retreat

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  • Gite
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • Min stay varies
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Key information

  • 100% refund within 24 hours after booking. See Policies & House Rules
  • Nearest beach 40 km
  • Swimming pool
  • Child friendly
  • Car essential
  • Air conditioning
  • No pets allowed
  • Private garden

From the owner

Superbly renovated and equipped, handicapped friendly and with not 1, not 2 but 3 private terraces, Les Ecuries, at our property Le Bouchet, definitely has all you need to get the most from your holiday!

Upstairs there are two bedrooms, a large double with its own seating area and another large bedroom with three single beds. Each bedroom has its own air conditioning unit. There is a large family sized bathroom with shower, toilet and heater.

Downstairs there is large double bedroom and a bathroom with a walk in shower, non-slip tiles, a thermostatic shower, a disabled toilet, grab rails and heater.

In the open plan living area the lounge has comfortable seating for seven people and is fitted with UK and French satellite TV and a Hifi system. The dining area has a large table seating seven and the kitchen is very well equipped with all modern conveniences including a dishwasher and washing machine.

There are French doors opening out onto your own private walled terraced areas. The first terrace is decked and set at the same level as the lounge, to provide easy wheelchair access, and has a barbecue, table, chairs and a pergola. The second is a south facing terrace with sun loungers that also provides direct viewing access to the pool for the mobility impaired. The third is a quiet courtyard terrace, also suitable for wheelchairs, that has been landscaped and planted with banana plants, cannas and other exotic plants. There is a table and chairs to dine out in the evening and catch the last rays of the sun and a shady pergola with patio furniture.

Pathways lead from your private terraces to the pool and the rest of the gardens of the property and the children's play area.

Le Bouchet is close to some of the most beautiful and impressive chateaux, such as Chenonceau and the captivating Villandry, and is the ideal location for your holiday, whether you want to relax by your heated pool or go out to discover all of what our wonderful region has to offer.

With the historic towns of Loches, Tours and Poitiers and the fantastic Futuroscope amusement park, all within easy reach, you are bound to find plenty to see and do for all ages.

A couple of minutes away from your gîte is the small town of Descartes which has restaurants and bars and can provide for all your needs with supermarkets, chemists, butchers, bakeries and a Sunday market selling everything, from fish to flowers!

For the more active amongst you there is a water park, canoeing, golf, horse riding, sailing, horse racing locally and bird watching in the Brenne National Park.

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Amenities

Bed & bathroom

  • Bedroom 1: Double Bed
  • Bedroom 2: Double Bed
  • Bedroom 3: 3 Single Beds
  • 2 Shower rooms

Families

  • Great for children of all ages
  • No pets allowed
  • Cot available
  • High chair available

Access

  • Parking
  • Accessible for wheelchair users — please contact the owner for details before booking

Essentials

  • Wi-Fi available
  • Air conditioning
  • Shared outdoor pool (heated)
  • Private garden
  • Climbing frame
  • Swing set
  • BBQ
  • Deck
  • Internet access
  • Cooker
  • Fridge
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Kettle
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Clothes dryer
  • Iron
  • High chair available
  • TV
  • Satellite TV
  • DVD player
  • Stereo system
  • Linen provided
  • Towels provided

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Interaction with guest

We welcome all our guests to Le Bouchet with a quick tour of the gite. We like to give our guests space but we are always available, whether it's help booking a local restaurant or advice on local tourist attractions, we're always happy to help.
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Cancellation policy

Full refund

100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).

Partial refund

50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.

No refund

No refund if cancelled less than 4 weeks before check-in.

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Things to know

Check in: 18:00 Check out: 10:00
If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.

Payment

This rental can only be paid for online through Holiday Lettings using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
Damage deposit: £200.00

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Smoking

No smoking at this property

House rules

At least one member of the group must be a responsible adult of 18 years or over.
Numbers more than those agreed on the booking form are not permitted without the express written permission of the owners.

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About the owner

Trevor/ Susan A.
Calendar updated:
26 Mar 2024

Years listed:
11

Languages spoken: English, French
This Gite has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and sleeps 7. It has been listed on Holiday Lettings since 09 Feb 2013. Located in Indre-et-Loire, it has 17 reviews with an overall rating of 5. The average weekly rate varies from £768 to £1427.
The property’s calendar was last updated on 26 Mar 2024.
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Reviews

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Clelia M

Idéal
Aug 2019

A proximité de toutes commodités, à quelques km de toutes activités, ce gîte est un petit coin de paradis (jardin magnifique). La maison est équipée id&… More 

Reviewed 30 Aug 2019

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A Holiday Lettings verified reviewer

Perfect location if you are looking for somewhere to unwind in complete peace and quiet
Sep 2018

The gite is extremely well equipped with everything anyone could possibly need to make their stay comfortable. Cleverly designed, and most attractive, garden with lots of different areas and an abunda… More 

Reviewed 19 Sep 2018

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Sightseer661937
Ile-de-France, France

Perfect stay
Aug 2018

All I can say is that we had a perfect stay! Many thanks to Trevor and Sue for the warm welcome, thoughtful advice and kindness, making our stay at their gîte as good as it gets. We look forward… More 

Reviewed 1 Sep 2018

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Le bouchet
Sep 2017

Great place to stay, every thing you need has been provided, nice clean place well looked after and helpful owners always happy to help.

Reviewed 12 Sep 2017

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LightPacker698904

Very well thought through site with an amazing garden and outdoor swimming pool
Apr 2017

We stayed here for three nights at the end of our holiday with our three young children and enjoyed the peaceful setting in the countryside. The accommodation is generous in space and everything is ve… More 

Reviewed 23 Apr 2017

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Review 1-5 of 17

FAQs

How do I find more info about the property?

You can get in touch with Trevor/ Susan (the owner) through the contact form on this page.

If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your holiday booking to send the owner a message.

What if I have questions before I book?

Send Trevor/ Susan (the owner) an email through the contact form on this page. Alternatively, if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.

How do I contact Trevor/ Susan (the owner)?

Send an email through the contact form on this page. Or if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.

If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your holiday booking to view Trevor/ Susan the owner's contact details or send them a message.

What's the difference between 'Book your stay' and 'Contact the owner/manager'?

Use the Book your stay form to pay provisionally online and send Trevor/ Susan (the owner) a booking request. You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then

Or send Trevor/ Susan (the owner) an enquiry through the Contact the owner/manager form if you’d like a quote or more info first.

What is a booking request?

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Simply enter your holiday dates in the Book your stay form to calculate the cost of your stay.
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You can also request a quote from Trevor/ Susan (the owner) through the contact form. The owner will email you the total cost for your dates and a link to book and pay online.

How do I know if my booking request has been accepted?

You’ll receive an email within 24 hours to let you know. Or you can check in Manage your holiday booking. No money will leave your account unless it’s accepted.

How do I pay for my holiday?

Use the Book your stay form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. Trevor/ Susan (the owner) will have 24 hours to accept the booking and no money will leave your account before then.

If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your holiday booking.

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Why can't I call Trevor/ Susan (the owner) before booking?

You can exchange contact details with the property owner/manager once your booking is confirmed and you’ve paid in full. Paying and communicating only through our platform allows us to ensure that your booking is covered by our Payment Protection policy.

If you have any questions before booking, you can send the property owner/manager a message via the contact form on their listing. Once you’ve booked, you can discuss the rental and make arrangements for your trip by logging into Manage my booking.

How do damage deposits work?

In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.

Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.

How can I view and manage my booking?

Go to Manage your holiday booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your holiday or cancel it if you need to.

How do I pay the balance of my holiday?

You can pay the remaining balance of your holiday at any point. Simply go to Manage my holiday booking and click Pay now.

We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage my holiday booking to see when the payment will be taken.

How can I retract my booking request?

You’ll need to contact Trevor/ Susan (the owner) to do this. Send them a message in Manage your holiday booking or through the contact form on this page.

How do I cancel my booking?

Go to Manage your holiday booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.

How do I edit my booking?

You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your holiday booking page. To change your holiday dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Trevor/ Susan (the owner) a message.

If Trevor/ Susan (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your holiday booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.

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