Rural Cottage With Views Over Fields, tranquil setting
Sitting amongst open countryside “La Riaute” is 3 fields away from the village of Villiers with its bar/restaurant/shop. The former farm workers cottage is located just inside the Brenne national park (land of a thousand lakes) and on the edge of the Loire valley with its famous chateaux. Lovingly restored in 2013 La Riaute is in a tranquil setting with views over open fields and farmsteads.
Sitting amongst open countryside “La Riaute” is 3 fields away from the village of Villiers with its bar/restaurant/shop. The former farm workers cottage is located just inside the Brenne national park (land of a thousand lakes) and on the edge of the Loire valley with its famous chateaux. Lovingly restored in 2013 La Riaute is in a tranquil setting with views over open fields and farmsteads.
Property manager
Bev Bull
Premier Host
Languages
English, French, Italian
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill
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About the area
Villiers
Located in Villiers, this cottage is in a rural area. Chataeu, Park and Gardens of Azay le Ferron and Maison de la Nature are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Pavillion des Ducs and Naillac Castle. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby.
Villiers, Centre-Val De Loire
What's nearby
Regional Natural Park of Brenne - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
Maison de la Nature - 13 min drive - 12.8 km
Haute-Touche Zoological Reserve - 15 min drive - 13.2 km
Etangs de la Brenne - 16 min drive - 11.5 km
Zoo Parc Beauval - 45 min drive - 47.0 km
Getting around
Clion Station - 11 min drive
Chateauroux (CHR-Chateauroux - Centre) - 45 min drive
Restaurants
Le Belem - 9 min drive
Au Boeuf Couronné - 9 min drive
FERME AUBERGE de PLUME CANE - 10 min drive
Kaapis - 11 min drive
Cafe des Sports - 10 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Rural Cottage With Views Over Fields, tranquil setting pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Rural Cottage With Views Over Fields, tranquil setting ?
Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Rural Cottage With Views Over Fields, tranquil setting ?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Rural Cottage With Views Over Fields, tranquil setting located?
Situated in a rural location, this cottage is steps from Regional Natural Park of Brenne and within 9 mi (15 km) of Chataeu, Park and Gardens of Azay le Ferron and Etangs de la Brenne. Maison de la Nature and Haute-Touche Zoological Reserve are also within 9 miles (15 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Een fantastische cottage. We hebben hier met veel plezier van de rust mogen genieten. Bev is een perfecte host. Dank aan haar voor alle extra informatie die zeer welkom was. Wij hebben het idee dat we er vrienden bij hebben gekregen.
Agréable région. Énormément de balades vélo dans le coin, région des mille lacs et du coup oiseaux à observer, et aussi Maison de la nature et Maison du Parc avec expos, et petits villages mignons, marchés, la cité médiévale de Loche très jolie...
Dorval M.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Oscar C.
22 Aug 2016
Well Equipped Cottage - Fabulous!
This is such a great cottage for a couple - or, as we discovered - a couple with a new baby.
It was full-on searing French Summer Heat when we arrived (and stayed pretty much that for the entire week), yet the cottage stayed cool at all times. Our baby also serves as the perfect excuse for not really investigating the region to the fullest (although Loches and Montresor were pretty good)- nor being able to come up with any incisive or educated recommendations other than to say that I doubt that there is any time of year that I/we wouldn't like to come back here. The biggest disappointment to our stay was to discover that that the owners could provide home-cooked versions of 2 of my favourite foods: boeuf bourguinon and coq au vin if requested. Why I didn't spot this until the morning we left!?!... I blame the baby...
If I had to answer what it was I loved about France, this cottage has about 88%. I've taken 12% off because of the whole boeuf and coq thing...
Oscar C.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Claire M.
4 Oct 2015
Absolute Paradise
Well what can we say...this has been the most relaxing holiday we have had by far. The cottage is well equipped with superb surroundings, so quiet and peaceful just what we wanted as us English have such busy lifestyles! We only wishe we had spent two weeks here.
Nick and Bev the owners are great people very welcoming...it was lovely to arrive to some cheese, wine, bread and milk after such a long journey from Calais.
We can recommend Bev's homemade pasta sauces, they were delicious and it was great to just walk into the garden and pick some fresh salad and herbs to go with our dinners! Oh and the BBQ was an added bonus!
Our dog Sam loved all the countryside and quaint village walks...the scenery is beautiful.
Places we loved to visit were Loches, especially on market day; lots of local produce to be purchased. The Chateau with beautiful gardens at
Azay-Le-Ferron along with the old church both stunning!
Some very scenic walks at The Maison Du Parc in La Brenne; the crepes at the café here are totally amazing if you have a sweet tooth.
We will definitely be back for a relaxing break and highly recommend this cottage to others.
Claire, Mick and Sam
Bedfordshire, England
Claire M.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Robert J.
17 Aug 2014
A perfect break
We have just returned from a lovely week at La Riaute and would thoroughly recommend it. The cottage has been beautifully renovated and is a great place to relax. Whether you want to visit the chateaux of the Loire, to spot kingfishers and herons in the Brenne National Park or to explore quiet unspoilt villages in the Berry region this is an ideal base. At the end of the day you can relax in a garden full of flowers, fruit and vegetables and enjoy a view across the open countryside that surrounds the cottage.
Robert J.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
15 Aug 2014
Peaceful paradise
My husband and I recently had a short stay here in the 2nd week of our holiday. We arrived from Brittany after a very long ride in very very wet weather on our motorbike ( our choice for locations) to find a fabulous Gite with a small outbuilding which housed the washing machine and in where we hung our very wet biking gear to dry. Once in the Gite we found everything you could possibly need from bread, cheese, butter and just what we needed a bottle of wine. After a good nights sleep and a trip to the supermarket we where set for the week. The views from the garden are amazing so if you do not fancy a day out you can sit and watch the wildlife in the garden or the farmers tending their crops. We had a trip to one of the many Chateaux in the area which was a stunning place stretching across the river Cher. There is also a nice little bistro/bar in Villiers about 500m from the Gite which served ice cold beer or wine and had a dish of the day, we had to wait a few minutes to be served as the owner asked if it was ok to serve the local workers first. This is a must visit area and a beautiful place to stay in ( even had a garlic crusher and the owners make meals and preserves from their own grown food). We only wish we had been here for our whole two weeks, and if you go read the guest book before you plan any trips as we didn't read it until our last morning and realised there was so much to do.
About the host
Hosted by Bev Bull
Languages:
English, French, Italian
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests