Charming 17th century Winemaker's Cottage right on the Loire Valley River . Theres is a beautiful garden and SALT WATER POOL!! The pool is open from May15 to October 15 depending on the weather and the heating is optional during this period. Perfect central location for a holiday to the region in the town of Amboise with fantastic views and privacy. Located walking distance from Amboise off of the Loire valley riverbank cycling path, the cottage is perfect for a small family holiday o r a couples getaway.
The kitchen is traditional but has a great modern appliances: dishwasher, induction stove , microwave, baking oven, toaster, Nespresso coffee machine .
There is a nice breakfast room off the kitchen with a flat screen Internet TV and central air conditioning. The downstairs bathroom is off the breakfast room , it is brand new with Italian shower and a towel warmer.
There is a loft bedroom with queen bed above the kitchen with its own staircase. This room has lovely views and shuttered windows as well as its own air conditioning/ heating unit. There is a new tempurpedic mattress and high quality pillows, sheets and comforters. All bedrooms have mosquito/bug screens
The living room is stunning with doors into the courtyard and the front garden. It has fireplace with a wood burner and very old oak beamed ceiling. This is furnished with many local antiques and interesting finds.This room also has its own separate heating / air conditioning
Above the living room is the master bedroom, with beautiful views of the river and countryside . It also has french doors and a small balcony.There is an on-suite master bathroom with full bath with shower. The bed is a queen with a linen headboard and high quality mattress and sheets. This room also has its own separate heat and air conditioning.
A small narrow staircase goes up to the tower room. It has a 2 single beds and a bathroom with enclosed shower. This room also has amazing views. Also has its own separate heating and air conditioning.
There is a very pretty terraced garden and a lovely patio to entertain on with a new BBQ grill. There is also a rose gazebo with a table to enjoy the view with an evening glass of wine .
There is also a large lake in front of the house that is now a nature reserve where its very nice to go for a walk or a jog in the morning. There are sightseeing balloons taking off inn the field in. front of. the house sometimes, thats a special treat to watch.
We have set the cottage up as our dream home , not just as a rental so you will feel very welcome and happy here. Please treat it as you would your own. It is very private and nothing beats having a glass of wine in the evening looking out over the countryside or just chatting with friends planning your next days adventure around this amazing area. Our local hosts are english and french speaking and please feel free to contact us with any questions regarding your trip as we know the area very well.
Have a lovely stay.