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Dream villa with an exceptional view of Tours and its cathedral

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Property grounds
Outdoor dining
Pool
Pool
Property grounds

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 12260 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available

Explore the area

Map
Tours, Centre-Val de Loire
  • Saint-Gatien Cathedral
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place Plumereau
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Parc des Expositions de Tours
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Tours (TUF-Tours - Loire Valley)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Queen Sofa Bed

1 bathroom, 2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 4

Towels provided · Bathtub · Hair dryer

Bathroom 5

Towels provided · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 6

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Dream villa with an exceptional view of Tours and its cathedral

Treat yourself to one of the most beautiful views of the city of Tours!
Between heaven and earth, a hanging garden just 5 minutes drive from the hyper center.

We welcome you in the heart of the castles of the Loire in this spacious comfortable villa with a large heated pool of 12x8m, a landscaped garden and a large terrace overlooking, all without vis-à-vis.
You will have, on 2 levels of 4 beautiful bedrooms, 3 with magnificent views of the pool and the city.
They are all equipped with a double bed (including one in 160 in the room of the ground floor). Two of them have a sofa
convertible two places.
Finally there is a 5th bedroom in the basement without window, with its own bathroom, and a bed 2 places.
The house is equipped with a bathroom on the ground floor, 2 bathrooms upstairs, one with walk-in shower.
The kitchen of 40m ², particularly convivial, is entirely equipped and opened on the garden.
The spacious living room also gives directly onto the garden and the pool, and enjoys a breathtaking view.
On the floor, you will benefit from a mezzanine equipped with a living room TV and a foosball.
In the basement, you will have access to the sauna, as well as all the conveniences of a scullery (washing machine, dryer and refrigerator
extra, iron and ironing board).
Outside, you will find a large terrace with teak table, a gas griddle, a barbecue, deckchairs, garden furniture, a large parasol, a ping-pong table, a basketball hoop, as well as 4 adult bikes and 4 children's bikes.

In the immediate vicinity of the house, you can walk in the vineyards overlooking the Loire for a daily jog or a walk digestive.
For sports, tennis club, squash and Fitness 500m.

The proximity of the Loire will allow you to discover its course "Loire by bike", its guinguettes at the edge of the water, its canoe trips or on a traditional boat.

The region, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, will delight lovers of history or architecture, but also those looking for beautiful walks out of the ordinary.
Ideally located, you will reach in a radius of 30 to 50 minutes to the castles of the Loire of renown: Chenonceau, Amboise (tomb of Leonardo da Vinci), Chambord, Azay-le-Rideau, Villandry and its extraordinary gardens, Ussé (castle Sleeping Beauty), Langeais, Cheverny (Moulinsart castle of TinTin), but also the Clos Lucé (museum and last home of Leonardo da Vinci) or the royal abbey of Fontevraud (largest monastic city of the Middle Ages, Richard Lionheart's tomb), etc ...

Possibility also to make the return trip to Paris during the day (1 hour by TGV one way).

The Beauval Zoo and its famous pandas unique in France (ranked among the 10 most beautiful zoo in the world) is also less than 1 hour away.

You can also enjoy the gastronomy Touraine: rillons, pear typed, many cheeses, etc ...
Tours is also a city steeped in history with the Saint Gatien Cathedral and its summer illuminations on the façade, the Basilica of Saint Martin, its castle, the Charlemagne tower, the priory of Saint Cosme (Ronsard estate), the town hall (twin of the from Quebec to Canada), the Museum of Fine Arts, Old Tours and Place Plumereau, etc.

Property manager

Karen

Languages

English, French

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

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

About the area

Tours

Located in Tours, this villa is on a river. Tours Fine Arts Museum and Musée du Compagnonnage are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include St. Julien Church and Place de Châteauneuf. Travelling with kids? Consider Lulu Parc and Prébendes d'Oé Garden. Power boating and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and mountain biking nearby.
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Tours, Centre-Val de Loire

What's nearby

  • Vinci International Convention Centre - 5 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Saint-Gatien Cathedral - 7 min drive - 4.9 km
  • University of Tours - 7 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Place Plumereau - 7 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Parc des Expositions de Tours - 10 min drive - 7.9 km

Getting around

  • Choiseul Station - 8 min drive
  • Tours (TUF-Tours - Loire Valley) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La guinguette de Rochecorbon - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Chateau Gaudrelle - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Le Café de la Gare - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Le Boeuf sur la Place - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Dream villa with an exceptional view of Tours and its cathedral have a pool?

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

Is Dream villa with an exceptional view of Tours and its cathedral pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Dream villa with an exceptional view of Tours and its cathedral?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dream villa with an exceptional view of Tours and its cathedral?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Dream villa with an exceptional view of Tours and its cathedral located?

This family-friendly Tours villa is located on a river, within 2 mi (3 km) of Château Gaudrelle, Vins de Vouvray, Lulu Parc and Tours Fine Arts Museum. Prébendes d'Oé Garden and Saint-Gatien Cathedral are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Chuck B.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Tours
The property has many nice features. The kitchen, outdoor dining, and pool were great. The location is off the beaten path, yet fairly convenient to the area attractions. The hosts were very nice with good communication and recommendations. Overall, we enjoyed our stay and would encourage the right family to give it a look. Yet, there are issues. The bedroom and bath/toilet configurations were a bit of a surprise coming from US practices. One toilet room did not have a sink. One bedroom and bath listed was in the basement which had a damp, musty smell that we deemed to render them unusable. As such, one couple opted to stay at a hotel in Tours. The air conditioners in two bedrooms were of the temporary design and could not be used while sleeping due to their noise. In general, the entire house could use a good cleaning and update. The house would work well for a family with children if you fit the space.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicola W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A beautiful property on the outskirts of Tours
This property was beautiful and stylish with excellent kitchen facilities. The open plan layout and doors to the deck, garden and pool made it a fantastic space for our extended family to play and socialise. Good road links to explore the wider Loire valley.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Candice R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The weather didn’t dampen our stay!
We had a great time despite the weather. It was a shame not to be able to use the pool and lovely outdoor space more. Great location near Tours and the house was a nice open space for our group.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Great place with view
Lovely property with view over Tours - great pool and facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Wij verbleven met 8 mensen in het huis waarvan 2 kinderen van 5 en 8 jaar. Het huis heeft alles wat je nodig hebt om een leuke vakantie hebben. Het huis zelf is praktisch van alles voorzien. Het zwembad is het paradepaardje van het huis. Zeer goed onderhouden en groot genoeg. Onze hond kon vrij rondlopen want de woning is helemaal omheind. Een aanrader voor iedereen
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicolaas K.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Super villa!
The villa has everything you can dream about for a beautiful holiday. The pool, the kitchen, the garden……. It is too much to write it all down. You must experience it!! Thank you Karen and Jerome for giving us a beautiful stay in your superb villa!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Melissa v.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house, friendly host!
Even though the weather wasn’t what we hoped and we all got sick during our trip, we still had a very comfortable stay! There were plenty of bed- and bathrooms, the pool was heated which made the colder weather less of a problem, there was a great outdoor space, and fenced yard for the dog! Tours was an awesome town to visit and we had plenty of great outings. Communication with Karen and Jerome was very easy and they were extremely friendly and accomodating!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bart M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay with family
This house is where the owners live most of the year and the fact much of their stuff is still there, makes it that you feel welcome and at home right away. Our family stayed with my brother-in-law and family (total of 4 parents, 5 kids in age range 20-24 and their respective partners). In total we were with 12. We really enjoyed the large living space, yard and swimming pool. As we were there in the summer with warm weather, we stayed most of the time around the pool area with the nice view overlooking the town of Tours. Our dog could roam around the closed yard, which was very nice. The well equipped large kitchen area was a good space to prepare our family dinner or bake a cake. Upstairs bedrooms are very nice and recently decorated. With our large group we also needed the bedroom in the basement, which was nice and cool during the night, but a bit mode dated and without a toilet. The family also allows you to use their bikes. There are two separate electric gates and plenty of parking space for your car(s), so you do not need to worry about transportation options. Thank you Karen and Jerome to stay in your house!

10/10 Excellent

Sean B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Superb property and owners
This is a wonderful property. It has a beautiful garden, deck and pool with a fantastic view over the river valley and into Tours. Bedrooms all very comfortable, our kids loved their rooms. Table tennis table and Foosball table got lots of use. Kitchen fully equipped and lounge area very relaxing with views to the garden and to the town. The house is just outside the city but it never took us more than 10 minutes to reach the city center and Tours itself is a gem of a city with lots of cafes restaurants and things to do and see for both adults and kids. Supermarkets are also 5 minutes (Lidl) and 10 minutes (Auchon very large store). Great base for visiting the chateaus in the region. Don't miss Beauval Zoo (about 40 min from the house). Hosts were very welcoming, very kind touches on arrival with snacks in the fridge and a bundle of brochures for local adventures, activities and things to do and see. They had great tips for places to eat in Tours and took gave us loads at time on arrival to make sure we knew where everything was and how to work everything. Great property, great owners.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2019

About the host

Hosted by Karen

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Languages:

English, French