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Charming cottage, the mill cottage in the heart of the Loire castles

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
Exterior
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, WiFi
TV, DVD player, books, video library
Reviews
9.6

Exceptional

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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 245 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space

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Varennes, Centre-Val De Loire
  • Popular LocationChâteau de Loches12 min drive
  • Popular LocationChâteau de Chenonceau40 min drive
  • Popular LocationZoo Parc Beauval46 min drive
  • AirportTours (TUF-Tours - Loire Valley)50 min drive

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About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Charming cottage, the mill cottage in the heart of the Loire castles

Small cozy nest for a couple in an old bread oven completely restored, to spend a relaxing or tourist stay among the castles of the Loire.

For your visits: we are located 8 min from Loches, 20 min from Chenonceau, 30 min from Amboise, 35 min from Azay le rideau, 50 min from Chinon, 40 min from Tours, ...

For your leisure: fishing on site in the private pond formerly used to feed the mill and many other nearby activities (karting, natural swimming pool, golf ...), 45 min from the Futuroscope in Poitiers, 45 min from the zoo from Beauval

To welcome you to this 45 m2 gîte, everything has been designed to make your life easier:
- Kitchen open to living room with: 2-burner halogen hob, combined microwave grill, fridge, utensils and cookware, dishes, Senséo coffee machine, toaster.
- Dining area open onto a terrace with: TV, DVD player, 2-seater sofa.
- Upstairs:
- Open and attic room with a XVIIth century framework preserved and restored: 140x190 bed, desk, armchair, clothes rack, iphone charger
- Shower room with wc.
- Independent terrace overlooking private garden and meadow with garden furniture, small covered passage.
cd, books, magazines at your disposal.
Access to the orchard of the property overlooking the pond formerly supplying the mill (fishing possible)

To lighten your luggage, we have chosen to provide free bed linen, tea towels, as well as a starter kit (trash bag, dishwashing liquid, oil, salt, pepper, sugar, tea, 1 roll of toilet paper). made upon arrival. (bathroom linen at an additional cost of 5 € / person)
If you wish, a cleaning fee of 25 euros is available to you to fully enjoy your stay.

Small to medium sized animal accepted on request with a supplement of 25 € for the duration of the stay.
Do not hesitate to contact us at 0770192387 for more information.

Property manager

Stéphanie Saintagne

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Spices

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer

Entertainment

  • TV
  • DVD player
  • Books
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: uniquement sur la terrasse

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the waterfront
  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 484 sq ft (45 sq m)

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: 1 animal (calme et propre ,petit ou moyenne taille

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: prêt d'un lit parapluie pour un bébé

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Charming Cottage Mill Cottage Heart Loire Valley Varennes
Charming Cottage Mill Cottage Heart Loire Valley
Charming Mill Heart Loire Valley Varennes
Charming Mill Heart Loire Valley
Charming Cottage Mill Cottage Heart Loire Valley Varennes
Charming Cottage Mill Cottage Heart Loire Valley
Charming Mill Heart Loire Valley Varennes
Charming Cottage Mill Cottage Heart Loire Valley Varennes
Charming Cottage Mill Cottage Heart Loire Valley
Charming Mill Heart Loire Valley Varennes
Charming Mill Heart Loire Valley

About the area

Varennes

Located in Varennes, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Cité Royale de Loches and Collegiale de St-Ours are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at La Vallee de Courtineau and Chateau de Nitray. Haute-Touche Zoological Reserve and Chataeu, Park and Gardens of Azay le Ferron are also worth visiting. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hiking nearby.

What's nearby

  • Cité Royale de Loches - 11 min drive
  • Château de Loches - 12 min drive
  • Collegiale de St-Ours - 12 min drive
  • Château de Chenonceau - 40 min drive
  • Zoo Parc Beauval - 46 min drive

Getting around

  • Loches Station - 11 min drive
  • Tours (TUF-Tours - Loire Valley) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • Café des Arts - 11 min drive
  • Restaurant le Colombier - 8 min drive
  • Le Bistrot du Balto - 11 min drive
  • Le Vicariat - 12 min drive
  • Sforza - 12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming cottage, the mill cottage in the heart of the Loire castles pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming cottage, the mill cottage in the heart of the Loire castles?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming cottage, the mill cottage in the heart of the Loire castles?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming cottage, the mill cottage in the heart of the Loire castles located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within 9 miles (15 km) of Cité Royale de Loches, Château de Loches and Musee Lansyer. Collegiale de St-Ours is 7 mi (11.2 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 44 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 44 reviews" "
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robin C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely little hideaway
Charming and bijou little property close to Loches. Peaceful and perfect for a short stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cathy W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great
We stayed here for a couple of nights on the way down to south west France. We were very comfortable plus there were some nice walks nearby as we were travelling with our dog.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carole P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Location for a getaway
Total peace and quiet, a great place for relaxing. I used it as a base to view properties for sale so didn’t get to enjoy it as much as I’d have liked. Still close enough to lots of sightseeing. It was extremely hot during the last two days of my stay and a fan would have been welcome for the bedroom which is in the roof space. But the weather was unusually hot 🥵 39 degrees on the last two days. Many thanks to Stephanie who was really helpful especially when I couldn’t find it in the dark!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Donald M.

Excellent. Quaint and authentic. Idyllic setting and very private. Excellent hosts
Would recommend the "bread oven", and the hosts were very friendly. Perfect size for two well located for exploring the towns and villages
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Laurence H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tranquilité et nature
séjour très agréable dans ce logement, parfait pour s'y reposer au calme . super accueil des propriétaires qui sont à la fois discrets et efficaces .Nous les remercions pour leur pleine confiance.
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laurence K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Belle excursion au calme
Logement authentique, calme et bien équipé dans un ancien moulin rénové, idealement situé au coeur d'une region historique. Les hôtes sont disponibles et discrets a la fois, une parenthèse enchantée pour le repos,des visites de châteaux ou des promenades au vert.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

florence f.

Liked: Cleanliness
pause historique en Touraine
Loches, Villandry, Le grand Pressigny,... et le magnifique petit moulin de la Chaussée !
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ornella M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bucolique
Endroit calme avec beaucoup de charme.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Rudi G.

Disliked: Cleanliness
zoveel potentieel, jammer genoeg onvoldoende benut
Eerste indruk was schitterend: je komt op een afgelegen, rustige, voormalige boerderij, met een beetje rommelige binnenplaats: het staat vol met leuke spullen (brocante), maar ook kapot materiaal. Typisch laissez-faire, laissez aller. Er zijn voldoende bijgebouwen om deze weg te bergen in afwachting van herstel, of gooi ze gewoon weg. De ontvangst was vriendelijk en hartelijk, maar niet echt proactief. We moesten zelf van alles vragen (waar vind je een bakker, supermarkt, etc...). Een infoblad hierover zou handig zijn. We betaalden extra voor een lakenset, waarvan de matrashoes te klein was (en dus elke nacht loskwam) en voor handdoeken, 1 stuk per persoon. De inrichting is goed maar minimaal en duidelijk goedkoop, dus geen topkwaliteit (net genoeg, minimum 1 afwas per dag nodig om rond te komen). De overdekte doorgang is zeer praktisch bij te warm of regenachtig weer, maar ook hier rommelig. De 2 BBQ's die er stonden, waren rijp voor het stort en dus onbruikbaar. De eigenares was wel zo vriendelijk onmiddellijk een nieuwe te voorzien, maar de kapotte bleven staan. De ruimte voor de vuilbakken was een klein stort. Ze hebben een geld om de molen te renoveren, maar opruimen kost geen geld en zo bekom je een propere en overzichtelijke ruimte voor de vuilbakken. En kun je de molen een meerwaarde laten zijn. Kortom de plaats mist liefde om het top te maken.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Valerie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
A vivre !
Un très joli moment de repos au milieu des visites de châteaux. . Ce gîte "au four à pain" a participé en grande partie à la réussite de mon séjour. Verdure, calme ,dégustation de miel et bbq .. que du bonheur grâce également à propriétaire d une très grande gentillesse. A faire et à recommander. !
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023