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Discover the 6 good reasons to choose this Gîte, Châteaux Loire, 8 pers 3 ***

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Exterior
Exterior
Living area
Private kitchen
Room

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8160 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
Le Controis-en-Sologne
  • Château de Fougeres
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Château de Cheverny
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Royal Château of Blois
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Amboise (XAM)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds and 1 Child Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Discover the 6 good reasons to choose this Gîte, Châteaux Loire, 8 pers 3 ***

AU JARDIN DE GRAND PÈRE is the former mill of the Château de Fougères sur Bièvre. This house is nestled in a large garden with the charms of yesteryear. Inside these large stone walls, a large room (50 m2) will allow you to gather around a generous table or near the fireplace in the lounge area. Two bedrooms on the ground floor. The garden, 6000 m2, allows you to indulge in table tennis, badminton, or fishing.

This 160 m² independent house on two levels can accommodate a maximum of 8 people in 4 bedrooms:
THE HOUSE ON THE GROUND FLOOR
The thickness of the stone walls (1.20 m) protects from the summer heat.
A large room:
 - Living room with 2 sofas, television, board games, easy-to-light fireplace, because of bioethanol (vegetable and ecological fuel)
 - Kitchen fitted with induction ceramic hob, oven, fridge, microwave...
- Dining table for 8 people and different types of dishes in the buffet: champagne flutes and porcelain service are available for festive meals.
- Bedroom n ° 1: communicates with the bathroom (electric relaxation bed 140x190)
  - Bedroom n ° 2: painted bed wood with floral decorations 1930 (120x190 bed)
  - Shower room with walk-in shower, sink, washing machine and heated towel rail .
- Entrance and separate WC

THE HOUSE ON THE FLOOR
- Bedroom n ° 3 lit by two attic windows (140x190 bed)
- Bedroom 4 of 26 m² with a sitting area and television (160x200 bed and 90x190 bed),
- WC and shower room.

THE GARDEN
6000 m2 near the castle and the Bièvre river.
Garden furniture, table tennis table, badminton games, mölky, several games of pétanque balls.
Fruits to enjoy in the garden: apples, pears, raspberries and figs.

THE TOWN
 In the heart of the historic village of Fougères sur Bièvre, very close to the castle open to visitors.
Shops: bar, tobacco shop, restaurant, grocery store with local fruits and vegetables (goat cheese, strawberries and Sologne asparagus) and also a good bakery for bread and morning croissants.

THE ENVIRONMENT
You are ideally placed to
• discover the cultural riches of the region including the Château de Fougères, 15 km from the castles of Cheverny and Chaumont sur Loire and 30 km from the Beauval Zoo or the Château de Chambord.
• explore the region by bike as several cycle tourism routes pass by the garden gate with bike rental nearby.
• take a balloon ride to fly over the castles, unless you prefer to contemplate from the garden the passage of these large balloons above the house.

Property manager

Vivant - Morel Marie-France

Languages

French

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 6:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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
This property accepts cash
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
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

Fougeres-sur-Bievre

Located in Le Controis en Sologne, this holiday home is in the city centre and on a river. Clos du Tue Bœuf Winery and Terra Laura are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit International Garden Festival of Chaumont-sur-Loire and Musée d'Histoire Naturelle. Discover the area's water adventures with power boating and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and horse riding.
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Le Controis-en-Sologne

What's nearby

  • Château de Fougeres - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Château de Cheverny - 12 min drive - 11.8 km
  • Château de Chaumont - 16 min drive - 15.6 km
  • Royal Château of Blois - 21 min drive - 19.7 km
  • Office de Tourisme de Blois Chambord - 22 min drive - 19.8 km

Getting around

  • Montrichard Station - 18 min drive
  • Tours (TUF-Tours - Loire Valley) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪L'Olivier - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Pizzeria du Château - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪La Botte d'Asperges - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Gang Of Pizza Contres - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Le Narval - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Discover the 6 good reasons to choose this Gîte, Châteaux Loire, 8 pers 3 *** pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Discover the 6 good reasons to choose this Gîte, Châteaux Loire, 8 pers 3 ***?

Check-in begins at 6:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Discover the 6 good reasons to choose this Gîte, Châteaux Loire, 8 pers 3 ***?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Discover the 6 good reasons to choose this Gîte, Châteaux Loire, 8 pers 3 *** located?

This family-friendly Le Controis en Sologne holiday home is located on a river, steps from Château de Fougeres and within 6 mi (10 km) of Château de Troussay and Clos du Tue Bœuf Winery. Terra Laura and Domaine Le Portail Cheverny are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Liliana C.

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

Superbe maison. À recommander.

Location très soignée et très propre. Équipement de cuisine et de loisirs exhaustifs. Endroit très bien situé pour visiter tous les châteaux de la Loire qui se trouvent à environ une trentaine de minutes maximum du gîte. Le château local vaut aussi le détour.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monique H.

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

Le jardin de grand père

Maison très agréable, nous étions 8, avec 4enfants qui ont apprécié la table de tennis de table, babyfoot, filet badminton et l'espace extérieur. Nous avons profité de la region
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Jean-Paul T.

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

Maison Solognote agréable

Maison Solognote typique, très agréable, un peu sombre, dans un bel et grand écran de verdure, au cœur d’un village calme avec commerces et même pharmacie
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

JOZEF M.

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

Excellent séjour dans une excellente maison

Nous étions sept personnes en tout, la maison est accueillante avec une grande jardin. 150 m de Château de Fougères, au cœur de région plein de châteaux et des villes et villages de moyen age. Nous pouvons recommander à tout le monde.
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Abraham B., Paris

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

Une excellente adresse !

Une maison magnifique et merveilleusement située à moins d’une demi-heure en voiture de tous les châteaux de la Loire, du zoo de Beauval etc. Des hôtes charmants.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2020

About the host

Hosted by Vivant - Morel Marie-France

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French