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Priory in a large 12th-century Abbey, heated swimming pool

Family-friendly castle in Pont-de-Ruan with an outdoor pool

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Exterior
Pool
Living area
Interior
Dining

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
AU$891
avg per night

Explore the area

Map
Pont-de-Ruan, Indre-et-Loire
  • Château Azay-Le-Rideau
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Valley of the Goupillières
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Château de Villandry
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Tours (TUF-Tours - Loire Valley)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Bathroom 5

Bathtub · Shower only

Bathroom 6

Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

Room

  • 300 sq m
  • Sleeps 12
  • 3 Queen Beds, 2 King Beds and 2 Single Beds
Price is AU$891 avg per night,

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About the area

Pont-de-Ruan

Located in Pont-de-Ruan, this castle is in a rural area and near theme parks. Musée Balzac and Cave of Goupillières are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Touraine Golf and Pole Karting Service. Travelling with kids? Consider Prébendes d'Oé Garden, or check out an event or a game at Vinci International Convention Centre. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hunting and horse riding.

What's nearby

  • Château Azay-Le-Rideau - 10 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Cave of Goupillières - 10 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Valley of the Goupillières - 11 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Château de l'Islette - 12 min drive - 11.6 km
  • Château de Villandry - 13 min drive - 14.9 km

Getting around

  • Druye Station - 6 min drive
  • Tours (TUF-Tours - Loire Valley) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Aire des Jardins de Villandry - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪L'Aigle d'Or - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪L'Orangerie - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Etape Gourmande - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Le Bistrot Gourmand - ‬13 min drive

About this property

Priory in a large 12th-century Abbey, heated swimming pool

Family-friendly castle in Pont-de-Ruan with an outdoor pool
An outdoor pool, laundry facilities and a garden are available at this smoke-free castle. Other amenities include barbecues. Housekeeping is available on request.
Guest accommodation at this castle offers DVD players and coffee/tea makers. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include a shower and hairdryers. Housekeeping is provided on request.
Recreational amenities at the castle include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property manager

Beatrice du Mesnil

Languages

English, French, Italian, Spanish

Amenities

Pool
Parking available
Laundry

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
- lit parapluie + chaise haute.
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Events

No events allowed
Une salle de réception est reservable
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Merci de ne pas fumer dans la maison.

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
Note from host: une salle de réception est reservable
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock
Property Registration Number 0026

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Priory in a large 12th-century Abbey, heated swimming pool have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Priory in a large 12th-century Abbey, heated swimming pool pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Priory in a large 12th-century Abbey, heated swimming pool?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Priory in a large 12th-century Abbey, heated swimming pool?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Priory in a large 12th-century Abbey, heated swimming pool located?

This family-friendly Pont-de-Ruan castle is located in a rural location, within 3 mi (5 km) of Loire-Anjou-Touraine Regional Natural Park and Musée Balzac. Cave of Goupillières and Valley of the Goupillières are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Priory in a large 12th-century Abbey, heated swimming pool Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

8.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Tam & Tom K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Fabulous stay but more clarity needed in listing

We had a wonderful time at Prieure de Relay, Beatrice is a brilliant and highly informative host and her and Stefan will go out of their way to help. The house is comfortable bar classically French lumpy pillows (!) but we felt that the kitchen needed some updating, old chopping boards, pans and an oven that felt like a hazard. We also felt the outdoor furniture for relaxing is insufficient and fans could have been provided for all rooms considering it was 40 degrees. There are no curtains either as the shutters are attached to the windows meaning that if the windows are open so are the shutters. Our children therefore had to sleep with their door shut to keep out the light. Please be warned about the WiFi, having read a review about it not being good I had double checked this with Beatrice and she assured me it was good, it is not, the only place it works is by the router in the sitting room. We wanted to plan days while sitting outside or near the kitchen but it just didn’t work plus signal is minimal due to its (lovely) rural location. As well as this, be aware that the pool is shared with 2 other properties, we were unaware of this. Having said all of the above, I just wanted to make others aware, we had a wonderful time. The location is superb and we had a fabulous holiday.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Linda S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location/Historic Site

Béatrice was a wonderful host. The property was very quiet and central to all things in the Loire. However, if you need connectivity, you will have a problem. Cell service is non existent and the Wi-Fi was weak and extremely slow.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dan F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Countryside stay in the heart of the Loire Valley

I can’t speak more highly about our stay at the Relay Priory. We stayed for a week and the property was historic, tranquil, and relaxing - exactly what we were looking for. We wanted to stay in the castle region if France but not in a city. We enjoyed opening the windows, drinking espresso outside, and swimming in the pool. We rented a car and visited as many chateaux, towns, and cities as we could - everything was so close and our longest day trip was only a 40min drive to Amboise. The owners of the priory stay on property in a separate building and we’re so welcoming upon arrival and throughout our stay. They had many local recommendations and went out of their way to make our stay wonderful, including a tour of the property. She even emailed after we left to recommend a hidden gem restaurant in Paris (which was our next stop on the trip) and it was an amazing place. Thanks again for such a fabulous stay, we will dream about coming back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fiona L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful and tranquil

A beautiful property in lovely surroundings - very tranquil and calm. Lots of space to play games and places to explore and a great swimming pool to cool off in! The hosts are lovely - very welcoming and have lots of useful information on local attractions and events. We would definitely love to visit again!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

ombeline b.

Super séjour

Accueil au top, en prime un tour et une visite de la propriété! Les propriétaires sont très gentils et font tout pour faciliter notre séjour. Un très bel endroit, propre et avec du caractère... et quel bonheur de profiter de la piscine. Merci et j'éspère à bientôt pour une prochain week end !!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

patricia c.

Magnifique !

Nous avons passé un superbe week-end en famille dans ce lieu plein d'histoire ! Au milieu de la nature. Au calme. Tout y est parfait, chacun y trouve son bonheur. Grande famille, nous avions chacun notre espace. Nous y retournerons avec plaisir. Les propriétaires sont charmants et attentifs à nos besoins. Merci !!!!!!!!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

CARINE V.

cadre superbe propriétaires adorables

Tout était parfait le lieu, l'ambiance, les propriétaires. Un endroit vraiment superbe où l'on peut enfin prendre le temps de respirer. Les gîtes sont très confortables, pleins de caractères et la déco est parfaite. L'accueil des propriétaires a été très chaleureux et amical à la fin du week end on avait du mal à partir car on se sentait comme chez soi. A recommander pour un week end ou pour les vacances endroit vraiment unique. Nous y reviendrons avec grand plaisir.