Charming cottages on historical site 12th century

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9.8

Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 590 sq m

Popular amenities

Washer

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

10:00 AM

Explore the area

Luzé, Centre-Val De Loire

Château du Rivau24 min drive
Tours (TUF-Tours - Loire Valley)48 min drive
Chateau de Villandry48 min drive
Futuroscope50 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Garden

About this property

Luxurious Self Catering Gites at the Unique Estate of The Abbaye de Bois-Aubry.

Our two gites, dating back to 13th century, have been completely restored, providing a good balance between French tradition and modern comfort, enhancing the spirit of your holiday. The gites are located by the outdoor swimming pool and entry to the private estate is through the main automatic gates. Each gite has a private parking space within the communal area, ensuring secure parking for your peace of mind. The gites, La Porterie, and Le Grenier A Grains are of different sizes, have individual gardens and the Abbaye, as a romantic backdrop, ensures harmony and privacy. As a holiday destination, there is so much to see. We will offer you a guided tour of the estate where you may also visit the tomb of Yul Brynner; the glamour of Hollywood in rural France!

We, Christine and Marc-Oliver, welcome you to our unique home. We live on the estate and will be available to greet you on arrival and assist you daily if required. We speak fluent English yet will be happy to develop your French.

And for the little "fans", you'll find the last info on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/ABBAYE-DE-BOIS-AUBRY/103914159863

Property manager

Marc-Olivier Gribomont

Languages

English, French

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Washer

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 20

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

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

Luzé

Located in Luzé, this holiday home is in a rural area and near theme parks. Loire-Anjou-Touraine Regional Natural Park and Chatellerault Forest Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Maison de la Riviere and Saint-Benoit Aventure. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including winery tours, golfing and fishing.

Luzé, Centre-Val De Loire

What's nearby

Château du Rivau - 24 min drive
Chateau Azay-Le-Rideau - 39 min drive
Chateau d'Usse - 47 min drive
Chateau de Villandry - 48 min drive
Futuroscope - 50 min drive

Getting around

Port de Piles Station - 17 min drive
Poitiers (PIS-Biard) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

‪Chez Andrée - ‬16 min drive
‪Pizza Ranch - ‬17 min drive
‪Au Gardon Frit - ‬16 min drive
‪Bar de la Plage - ‬16 min drive
‪L'Ibisa - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming cottages on historical site 12th century pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming cottages on historical site 12th century?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming cottages on historical site 12th century?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming cottages on historical site 12th century located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Loire-Anjou-Touraine Regional Natural Park and within 12 miles (20 km) of Château du Rivau and Sainte-Chapelle de Champigny-sur-Veude. Descartes Monument and Domaine Charles Joguet are also within 16 miles (25 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

2/10 Terrible

Rebecca B.

15 Aug 2023

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

We could not even stay one night. No refund.

Bathroom and bedroom open plan. No door on the toilet! Thick beam 1.5m from the ground to get to the bed. At 5'2" I had to duck my husband at over 6' - impossible. Specified a tall husband and they didn't mention it. Door to adjoining property with such large gaps around it - this is a public room and you will be able to hear men urinating. Hosts refused any refund. Our holiday ruined!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ronald A., Amersfoort , Nederland

11 Aug 2022

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

Geweldig genoten

Super vakantie gehad, geweldige locatie bij een Abdij met veel historie,gastvrouw en heer zijn in 1 woord fantastisch,je voelt je gelijk welkom. Komen hier graag nog een keer terug

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Teresa S.

31 Aug 2021

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

Traumhafter Urlaub in außergewöhnlicher Unterkunft

Wir hatten 2 wunderschöne Wochen bei Marc und Christine, die unheimlich nett und hilfsbereit sind. Das Kloster ist eine ganz außergewöhnliche Kulisse für einen Urlaub. Das Ferienhaus ist sehr sauber und bestens ausgestattet, uns hat nichts gefehlt. Der Pool ist ebenfalls sehr sauber und lädt zum Schwimmen ein. Ein besonderes Erlebnis waren die Ausfahrten mit dem Jeep, zu denen Marc uns eingeladen hat. Der Sternenhimmel mit Milchstraße (!!!) war überwältigend! Durch die Abgeschiedenheit konnten wir perfekt entspannen, dazu hat auch beigetragen, dass wir für guten Handyempfang ein paar Meter vor die Haustür gehen mussten. Da legt man das Handy eher mal weg ;-) Wir haben viele gute Tipps für Ausflüge in die nähere und weitere Umgebung und für Restaurants bekommen. Vielen Dank auch für die Hilfe mit unserem Auto! Wir kommen gerne wieder und können dieses Feriendomizil wärmstens empfehlen!

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Thilo H.

1 Aug 2021

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

Great Gîte with a mix of culture history and design

We had a wonderful summer stay as a family in this Gîte. It is a mix of culture and history with design. It offers quite and nature while being close to many castles and other activities nearby. The hosts Christine and Marc were very welcoming and offered help and advice on how to explore the Abbey and its surroundings. They made our stay extra pleasant with special tips, tours and were always there to help. We enjoyed our stay and the region very much and can’t wait to get back.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Achim G.

29 July 2020

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

Best of Touraine and Poitou

In strange Covid-19 summer we spent amazing and relaxing holidays in the historic monument of Abbaye-St-Michel-de-Bois-Aubry. Christine and Marc are perfect hosts, thanks again for the warm welcome, your kind hospitality, the magnificent Jeep safari and abbey tour, lot of tips for excursions and culinary highlights and for being available when ever needed. The house is really unique, giving us charming accommodation for 14 days, providing enough space for four of us on three open levels. I never hit one of the countless wooden beams within this former agricultural building, even in the night! But people should know each other, there is not one door inside! The beds, bedclothes and linen are comfortable. The free-standing bathtube is stylish in fact, of course we took a bath although there is a multi-nozzle-shower as well! The kitchen is well equipped, quantity of dinnerware and cutlery is sufficient for utilisation of the dishwasher. The living room is quite comfortable with two couches, but used seldom in summertime. Outside sitting area is surrounded by hedges, providing privacy. The swimming pool is quite big and well maintained, sunbeds are available. There are several suites in the park area surrounding the abbey, every day you can choose your favourite place in this adventure playground. During our stay the abbey was embedded in pictureresque sunflowers and grainfields. In the village Luzé you can dispose your sorted waste only, next bakery is in Nouatre approx. 10 minutes away, to the next supermarket in St Maure, Richelieu or L'Ile-Bouchard it takes roundabout 20 minutes by car. This location is perfect to explore either the Loire-Valley with its medieval cities and chateaus or the Romanesque Poitou, even day trips to La Rochelle and/ or the beaches in Aquitaine are possible, when starting early. Kind regards!

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jeannie C., Arlington. TN

14 Sept 2019

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

Wonderfully Rural Perfection

Our stay at the Abbaye was just wonderful!!! Our hosts, Christina and Marc, were very lovely and welcoming. They were very easy to communicate with before and during our stay. We were able to take a tour of the Abbaye and it’s grounds with Marc, who is very knowledgeable and passionate about retaining the history of the time period. Once we were familiar with the roads , it was easy to get to Chinon and Richelieu from our apartment. The apartment was very comfortable and clean. It had everything we needed. We were even welcomed with some champagne and snacks upon our arrival. We would have loved to have been able to stay longer and enjoyed the relaxation of the site. We will definitely stay again next time we are in the Loire Valley.

10/10 Excellent

Adelheid K.

30 July 2019

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

Wunderschöner Urlaub

Eine traumhafte Immobilie. Die Ruhe und der Sternenhimmel waren überragend. Die Gastgeber haben tolle Tipps für Besichtigungen und zum Essen gehen gehabt. Die Jeepfahrten und die Tour durch die Klosteranlage waren sehr schön und abwechslungsreich. So haben wir das nicht erwartet. Tolle Gastgeber, sehr freundlich und witzig. Vielen Dank

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Isabelle W.

22 June 2019

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

Eine ganz besondere Unterkunft

Wir hatten einen wunderbaren Urlaub in dieser ganz besonderen Unterkunft. Wir waren als Familie zu fünft im sehr ansprechend und modern ausgebauten Haus Grenier Grain. Auf dem Gelände gibt es nur ein weiteres Ferienhaus für 3 Personen. Der ganz besondere Charme der Abbeye und des traumhaften Geländes hat alle in seinen Bann gezogen. Das Vermieterehepaar wohnt ebenfalls auf dem Gelände. Die Beiden sind unglaublich nett, auskunftsfreudig und hilfsbereit. Wir kamen in den Genuss einer Landrover Tour querfeldein und einer hochinteressanten unterhaltsamen Führung durch die Abbeye. Die Schlösser der Loire sind alle gut zu erreichen. Wer einen historischen Urlaub in ganz besonderem Ambiente sucht ist hier richtig.

Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Carlijn S.

7 Sept 2018

Perfect!

Prachtige locatie, aardige verhuurders en echt helemaal perfect!

Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Paul T., Lincoln

27 Aug 2018

Wonderful place in an idyllic setting.

A truly fabulous week in a stunning setting. The Gite was so beautifully designed and set within the stunning grounds of the abbey. The boys loved the great swimming pool and Marc and Christine couldn’t have been better hosts. The tips and local knowledge were really appreciated and we were very grateful to Marc for taking us out in the jeep. Just wish now we had been able to book for longer. Many Thanks , Paul & Vicky

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Richard J.

15 Aug 2018

Lovely place, lovely people

Thank you so much for a lovely holiday.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Tania D.

29 July 2017

een ongelooflijk verblijf in een ongelooflijke omgeving met een ongelooflijk gastgezin

Ik ben bijna zestig en heb al heel wat campings, hotels en gites gezien in Europa, maar dit sloeg werkelijk alles. De abdij en de twee gites liggen afgesloten van de buitenwereld. Je krijgt enkel toegang door de code in te tikken aan de poort, en dan .... is alles van jou. Onze gite was de grotere van de twee, slaapplaats voor 5 personen, met wat tekort aan privacy, want geen aparte kamers. Een dubbelbed op de eerste verdieping, daar ook een echt luxe bad en idem douche en toilet, een dubbelbed op de tweede verdieping, maar nergens muren ertussen. Dus echt wel iets voor heel goede vrienden of een gezin. Wat ons eerst een gebrek leek te zijn, bleek helemaal geen probleem. Een heel ruime keuken, met alles erop en eraan. Een comfortabele living die we nauwelijks gebruikt hebben. Want een voortuintje omgeven door heggen met een tafelset voor zeker zes personen, maakt dat je meer buiten ontbijt en leeft, in alle privacy. De gite staat vlak naast de abdij zelf. Voor een deel gerestaureerd, een groot deel nog niet, maar alles en altijd vrij toegankelijk voor de gasten. Dus 's avonds achter de adbij in de ruime tuinen van de prachtige zonsondergang genieten, of nog effe de toren van de hoofdkerk op om van het uitzicht te genieten, het mag en kan allemaal. De abdij is echt van jou. Ze hebben twee Minerva jeeps uit de jaren vijftig, en nodigen je vaak uit om zo een ritje te maken 's avonds, d'r leeft nogal wat wild in de bossen, of naar de bakker een paar kilometer verderop. MarcO, Christine en hun zoon Igor zijn franstalige Belgen, maar ze geven zich echt moeite om Nederlands te praten, en Engels kan altijd. Te warm ? Dan snel een duik in het open zwembad onder het afdak van een oude schuur. Je wil een bezoek brengen aan een stadje in de buurt of kajakken ? Het gezin zorgt ervoor. Wat je zeker moet doen: een ritje te maken met de jeeps.En MarcO's rondleiding door de abdij voor buitenstaanders. Gepassioneerd !Wil je fruit of kruiden voor de BBQ uit de tuinen ? Zelfbediening is de boodschap. De kastelen van de Loire bezoeken ? Een klein uurtje rijden en je bent er. En wil je de laatste rustplaats van Yul Brunner, filmheld uit de jaren vijftig, zien ? In jouw tuinen achter jouw abdij. Want dat is het: het staat allemaal open voor jou tijdens je verblijf. Je hebt een slechte gsm-verbinding en een traag internet. Maar dat mis je niet. Wil je een roman schrijven of een scriptie , los van de wereld en toch thuis voelen ... Doen ! Ongelooflijk maar wel waar

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Vicki P.

14 June 2017

WOW!! This place is amazing!!

Just returned from a wonderful week at this beautiful place. The accommodation was clean, spacious, very well equipped and full of character. The gite is set in the stunningly beautiful grounds of the abbey which is full of history and character and has a lovely swimming pool which is perfect when wanting to cool off from the glorious sunshine that we had. Our hosts Marc and Christine couldn't have been more welcoming, showing us all the best places to go & giving us a fantastic guided tour of the abbey. Nothing was too much trouble for them. Situated in a peaceful hamlet but just a short drive from the delights of the Loire Valley. We had the most wonderful holiday and would not hesitate to return to this wonderful place again. Thank you so much - Vicki & Sally

Stayed 7 nights in May 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sue K.

9 Sept 2016

What a wonderful place

We have just got back after a couple of weeks touring around the Loire and we spent one of those weeks at this wonderful Abbey , the location is stunning , the accommodation (we were in Le Grenier Le Grains) is beautifully maintained and very comfortable , and the pool is just gorgeous ! we had a great time visiting the many places of interest and Chateau`s in the area as well as indulging a hobby of collecting Antiques, our hosts Marc and Christina couldn't have been more helpful in locating Brocantes and Vie de Greniers for us we went home with a car full of new treasures ! Thank you so much for a wonderful time and we will see you again Im sure ,warmest regards Sue & Jules

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Carole M.

14 Aug 2016

Heaven on earth!! 💖💖💖

Wow! Where do we start? The setting is absolutely idyllic. We stayed in the Porterie, next to the abbey. Cosy yet perfect. The house had every mod con we required yet still had all its rustic charm. Our hosts made us feel like a part of the family from the moment we arrived yet were never intrusive in our holiday. They showed us around the historic setting and advised on all the surrounding points of interest. They were always on hand when we needed them. We travelled with a thirteen year old and a six year old. The wifi connection meant we had a happy teen and the swimming pool, fully stocked with toys for the children, kept our six year old happy for hours. Charming, relaxing, perfect!!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Bernie W., Co Cork

5 Aug 2016

Very Special place.....Extra special hosts!!

What an amazing family holiday we had this year! We were so fortunate to spot this beautiful listing on the homeAway website but be warned, even those fabulous photos and rave reviews could not do full justice to the magical place that is Labbaye de Bois Aubry!We at once felt so privileged to live for a week alongside the abbey in accommodation that was luxurious, spotless and extremely well equipped.The grounds were picture postcard perfect and the wider area was steeped in history and culture... a week was just not long enough to explore its riches. We holidayed with 2 teenagers and a preteen , who spent their days swimming, exploring and absorbing more history than they had ever learned in school. Last but not least we must give huge credit to our exceptional hosts Mark and Christine who brought the abbey to life for us and went above and beyond all expectations to make our stay the fabulous success that it was. To our new friends Mark an Christine, a huge Thank you from us all. For anyone considering a visit to Labbaye.....Go for it, you will certainly be delighted!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

L M.

1 Oct 2015

Geweldige locatie; prachtig vakantieverblijf

De gites zijn mooi verbouwd en van alle nodige zaken voorzien. De locatie is werkelijk fantastisch en de gastheer (Marc) en gastvrouw (Christine) zijn zeer vriendelijke en behulpzaam. Wij zijn er met 4 kinderen geweest en ook de kinderen hebben zich prima vermaakt. Er is alle ruimte voor hen om te spelen, ook het zwembad is heel mooi. Kortom, een aanrader!!!!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth Ann W.

14 June 2015

Beautiful gite, beautiful setting

Over the years I have stayed at numerous gives all over France, with varying degrees of satisfaction. So I don't give out 5 stars very often. This gite deserves every one of them. It is in a stunning setting, it has personal privacy and all mod cons one could possibly ask for. It is situated in an excellent position for visits to most of the popular sites in the Loire Valley. Here I should mention the owners, Marc and Christine who went out of their way to be helpful and welcoming, but were never intrusive. Marc came around with a local map and spent time telling us about some of the lesser known places to visit that we would never have found on our own. On a practical note, the swimming pool is gorgeous and our gite La Porterie was right next to it,though not intrusively so. The Abbaye ruins are quite beautiful and we had a most informative guided tour with Marc of the Abbaye and the grounds. I cannot recommend this gite highly enough - it ticks every box.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan D.

17 Aug 2014

Beautiful gite

My family and I have stayed in many gites in France, and this one is the best. The photographs don't do justice to the stunning setting of the abbey where you can wander freely in the grounds and pick fruit from the trees. The standard of cleanliness and comfort is excellent, and you can swim in a lovely pool beneath lanterns. Marc and Christine are on hand to provide extensive information about the area which is rich in culture.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

stefanie h.

1 Aug 2014

Traumurlaub mit Kulturdenkmal

Es war einfach perfekt: Sommerurlaub im Loire-Tal, eine ehrwürdige alte Abtei und ein Ferienhaus aus dem 15. Jahrhundert. Selten haben wir uns in einem Urlaub so glücklich gefühlt, wie hier auf dem Lande. Das Gite war hochwertig und liebevoll eingerichtet, der große Pool lockte zum Schwimmen und im Obstgarten reiften Äpfel, Birnen, Aprikosen... Von unserem wunderschönen Areal konnten wir in kurzer Zeit alle Loire-Schlösser erreichen, die wir im Umkreis besichtigen wollen. Und Marc-Oliver und seine Familie waren so herzlich und aufmerksam (Danke für die tolle Fahrt mit dem US-Jeep! Danke für die zahlreichen Ausflugs- und Restaurant-Tipps! Danke für eine besondere Führung durch die Abtei!), dass wir gern wiederkommen möchten. Ein echter Geheimtipp!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Anne D.

21 July 2014

Rural Idyll

An absolute find! Really fell for the look of this place when it came up online, and booked as soon as knew it was available. Very happy to discover it in the middle of very peaceful countryside, but within easy access of a walled town, Richelieu. Traditional village restaurant a few minutes drive away. Very welcoming and knowledgeable hosts in Marc and Christine, who have lovingly restored this gorgeous Abbaye. Nothing too much trouble, Happy to chat and assist whenever possible. Have now booked to return and would thoroughly recommend to those who are seeking a quiet base to discover this lovely area of France. Top tip - take a telescope, as the skies are so clear at night! And if you are travelling with children - the treetop rope course at St Benoit Aventure is definitely worth a visit!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Arnaud B.

17 Aug 2013

Un cadre idyllique et un ...

Un cadre idyllique et un accueil très chaleureux pour une semaine de vacances agréable et reposante.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

4 Sept 2012

"Disfrutamos enormemente ...

"Disfrutamos enormemente de esta preciosa casa, en un entorno idílico, con un completísimo equipamiento, arreglada y dcorada con gusto y cuidado. Nuestros hijos recuerdan con cariño los baños en la piscina y las cenas en el jardín. Gracias a los propietarios Marc y Christine por vuestra atención y compañía.Muy bien situado para conocer todo el sur de valle del Loira."

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Eva C.

26 Aug 2012

"Pasamos una semana fantá...

"Pasamos una semana fantástica !. La casa y el entorno son estupendos. Sus propietarios Marc y Christine nos aconsejaron e informaron de las mejores visitas para realizar. Es un punto de partida perfecto para visitar toda la zona. Nuestras hijas lo pasaron en grande en la piscina que tiene una vistas increíbles. La abadía es preciosa. Gracias Marc y Christine por esta semana inolvidable ! Muy recomendable, sin dudarlo."

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Xavier T.

4 Sept 2011

"Superbe endroit chargé d...

"Superbe endroit chargé d''Histoire. Calme absolu. Accueil particulièrement sympathique et convivial par toute la famille. Situation impeccable pour rayonner dans toute la Vallée de la Loire. A conseiller vivement !"