La Petite Boutique, 15thC stone cottage in medieval town, LOIRE VALLEY CASTLES

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Saint-Aignan, Centre-Val De Loire

St. Aignan Château
‪6 min walk‬
Zoo Parc Beauval
‪5 min drive‬
Château de Chenonceau
‪26 min drive‬
Amboise (XAM)
‪40 min drive‬

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2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

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About this property

This charming traditional character cottage has been lovingly renovated to provide you with comfortable accommodation. It is well equipped with comfortable furnishings and bedding. There are 2 romantic bedrooms, one of which has the original baked tiled floor & views over the ancient roof tops of the medieval market town. Being situated in the heart of la cité mediévale, this accommodation offers holidays for those wishing to immerse themselves into the french rural, pace and way of life. It is ideal for couples and families, for holidays, mini breaks, stop overs. The cottage is within easy reach of local markets which sell fresh, traditional produce. St.Aignan's restaurants, shops, river, indoor/outdoor swimming pools, are 5 mins walk. You are centrally placed to explore the regions chateaux, the famous Beauval Zoo and its pandas, music festivals, swimming, rambling, horse riding, canoe, cycling, fishing, wine tasting, gastronomy, troglodyte caves & Paris by TGV. Optional Services: cleaning, groceries, tour guide...

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English, French, German, Spanish

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

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

CLEANING FEE OF 30E CAN BE PAID ON ARRIVAL OR DEPARTURE

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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

Long-term renters welcome

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 first aid kit

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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 recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Saint-Aignan

Located in Saint-Aignan, this cottage is in the city centre and near theme parks. Château de Montpoupon and Musée de l'Automobile are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Domaine Sauvete and Terra Laura. Travelling with kids? Consider Zoo Parc Beauval and Loire Valley Gardens. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.

Saint-Aignan, Centre-Val De Loire

What's nearby

St. Aignan Château - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
Zoo Parc Beauval - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
Château de Valencay - 25 min drive - 22.6 km
Château de Chenonceau - 26 min drive - 29.1 km
Château de Cheverny - 29 min drive - 27.8 km

Getting around

Saint-Aignan - Noyers Station - 4 min drive

Restaurants

‪Les Bambous - ‬1 min walk
‪Le Tropical - ‬6 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬15 min walk
‪Patàpain - ‬15 min walk
‪Les Elephants - ‬6 min drive

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Is La Petite Boutique, 15thC stone cottage in medieval town, LOIRE VALLEY CASTLES pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at La Petite Boutique, 15thC stone cottage in medieval town, LOIRE VALLEY CASTLES?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at La Petite Boutique, 15thC stone cottage in medieval town, LOIRE VALLEY CASTLES?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is La Petite Boutique, 15thC stone cottage in medieval town, LOIRE VALLEY CASTLES located?

This family-friendly Saint-Aignan cottage is located in a rural location, within 3 mi (5 km) of St. Aignan Château and Zoo Parc Beauval. Thesee, Ruins of a Gallo-Roman Settlement and Domaine Sauvete are also within 9 miles (15 km). Saint-Aignan - Noyers Station is 26 minutes by foot.

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10/10

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10/10

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9.0/10

Location

9.6/10

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

8/10 Good

Brian E.

21 Oct 2016

Quaint town and great setting

We enjoyed staying at La Petite Boutique. The property was quite unique and it suited our purposes very well. We enjoyed being right on the little square and the property was close to most of the chateaus and other sites we wished to visit including a trip to the Vouvray wine caves which was a very interesting side light. The town was beautiful with the river running by on the northern side and the parking around the town was easy to access. All in all a very good time and we would not hesitate to stay here again.

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2016

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

8/10 Good

Yvette M.

2 May 2014

Great spot for families

The property had everything you could need and more. The host was responsive and easy to work with. Very comfortable. Great for families and close to lovely sites in Loire Valley.

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

8/10 Good

Yvette M.

30 Apr 2014

great cottage for families

Well appointed cottage ideal for families. The host had thought of everything. She was responsive, welcoming and really helpful. We stayed with our 2 small children and she supplied extra age appropriate toys. So thoughtful. Would stay there again.

8/10 Good

sandrine r.

19 Aug 2021

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

Situation idéale pour visiter les alentours .

Location permettant de découvrir les principaux châteaux en moins d'une heure. 5 minutes de Beauval. St Aignan est agréable à découvrir: bons restaurants et animations en août. A noter, location en centre du village. Amateurs de silence et calme s'abstenir.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Danyel G.

19 May 2021

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

Très agréable séjour

Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Aoua G.

6 Sept 2019

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

Super sejour

Nous avons passé 3 belles journées avec nos 2 petits enfants dans cette agréable maison de ville bien situé, pas loin du zoo de Beauval et des châteaux de la Loire merci encore à Jane de son accueil.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Régine V.

10 June 2019

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

Gite original

Sympathique gîte, mais bruyant avec le marché qui s'installe sous les fenêtres à 6h du matin, et le proximité d'un kebab. Dommage, sans ces deux inconvénients il est agréable et calme, par son originalité.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Jessica B.

28 Apr 2019

très bien placé

logement idéalement situé avec toutes les commodités nécessaires pour une famille avec enfant.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Clément R.

5 Nov 2018

Un séjour très agréable

Maison de ville charmante, bien située et bien équipée, et une propriétaire adorable - on a passé 5 jours très reposants avec nos 3 enfants, à visiter des châteaux et le zoo. Mention spéciale au restaurant "Sur le pont", en bas sur le Cher, délicieux et accueillant.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Melanie H.

30 Sept 2018

Beautiful place

Great experience!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

GRIGORE VASILE R.

1 Feb 2018

TUOS BIEN

NOUS AVONS ÉTÉ TRÈS SATISFAITS

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2018

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

8/10 Good

Karen W.

27 Sept 2017

Great location, pretty old town on the Cher and comfortable stay!

We've had a good week and for sure St Aignan has proven to be a central location for exploring this part of the Loire-Cher region. The town and the gite have had all we needed - watching the market set up this morning- literally on the doorstep - and then listening to locals meeting, greeting and doing their shopping has been a great way to end our stay. As everyone else who has stayed here has commented, the boulangerie/patisserie just around the corner is exceptional! We ate dinner in the town at Le Huit. The daily menu at 23 euros for 3 courses was a bargain for a delicious meal. We've been out and about each day, lots of chateaux visiting (of course) - Chenonceau, Chambord, Villandy and Clos Luce all recommended. Amboise and Tours both have lovely mediaeval squares and buildings, but we recommend taking the train to Tours, parking for free at Noyer sur Cher. The Abbey at Fontevraud is a bit of a drive but worth it to pay respects to Richard the Lionheart and Queen Eleanor of Aquitaine. The weather has been kind for the time of the year, but much of the tourist activities (apart from visiting the chateaux themselves) have come to an end. We return home reluctantly, but with great memories of our time here.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017

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

8/10 Good

Kinet S.

13 Aug 2017

Très bien pour visiter zoo et châteaux, de nombreuses activités disponibles à proximité

La petite boutique est pleine de charme, bien située, bien équipée. Un tout petit bémol pour l'isolation sonore, mais c'est très agréable aussi d'être dans la vieille ville.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2017

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

8/10 Good

Nessa M.

4 July 2017

Very pretty traditional French house

The house is well equipped. Situated centrally for local restaurants, shops and bars. ST Aignan-Sur-Cher is a delightful town on the banks of the Cher. There are several good restaurants in the town and we ate at most of them. Not one bad meal which is a bonus. The town is perfect for traveling to the many chateaux along the Cher and surrounding areas. Highlights were the Zoo Parc at Beauval 10 minutes from the Town. Allow a full day as there is so very much to see and do. Amboise, the Chateau Royal and the home of Leonardo da Vinci, Montresor Chateau and the riverboat tour under Chateaux Chenonceaux. No shortage of things to do, just time to do it all. The only down side was the bed and bedding at the house. It was 40 degrees and the mattress protector was plastic, the fitted sheet didn't and there was a warning that using other bedding would result in a charge. There was a curtain in the bathroom which finished about a foot above the bottom of the window which was next to the toilet and opening to a restaurant next door. Nothing worse than someone catching your eye at that moment. Other than that the sofas were comfy, there is a washing machine and dishwasher which is handy. There was a welcoming bottle of wine. Thank you.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017

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

4/10 Poor

Gérald L.

1 June 2017

Belle maison mais environnement bruyant

La maison est fidèle au descriptif, jolie et assez bien équipée, en plein centre. A revoir cependant la literie un peu ancienne et grinçante, le peu d'intimité à la salle de bains, le manque de casserole et poele grand format pour 5. Mais le gros problème de notre séjour : le BRUIT occasionné par des bars aux alentours qui font de la musique jusque 4h00 du matin et le marché juste devant les fenêtres de la maison le samedi dès 5h00 du matin. Nous avons donc écourté notre séjour car nous avons 3 enfants pour pouvoir dormir correctement à notre domicile, dommage ! La propriétaire se renseigne pour le problème généré par les bars récemment installés ....

Stayed 3 nights in May 2017

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

10/10 Excellent

Jean-Marc I.

9 Feb 2017

Quel séjour enchanteur

Cette petite boutique nichée au cœur du ravissant village de Saint Aignan est confortable, chaleureuse, accueillante et très fonctionnelle ...Nous avons beaucoup apprécié ce séjour ..en raison notamment des magnifiques châteaux à visiter et qui sont tous à proximité ainsi que le zoo de Beauval qui vaut vraiment le déplacement ... Nous vous recommandons et la maison et la région...

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2017

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

8/10 Good

karine l.

13 Nov 2016

Location très bien située au centre du village et à qq min du zoo

Location très bien équipée, au cœur du village . Rien ne manque . Propriétaire charmante et accueillante . localisation parfaite pour visiter le zoo et de nombreux châteaux.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2016

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

10/10 Excellent

richard g.

17 Oct 2016

Perfect home in a perfect village

La PetiteBoutique's position on the village square in the picture postcard village of St Aignan is ideal. It is a quintessential beautiful French village. We had 2 of our grandchildren with us and felt completely safe sending them off in the morning to buy fresh croissants at the nearby baker. Jane met us on our arrival, and made us feel very welcome. She has very cleverly renovated her lovely cottage,to provide comfort and style. We had everything we could need, and everything was scrupulously clean and well maintained. Thanks Jane we would love to come again.

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

6/10 Okay

daniel c.

1 Sept 2016

tres bien placé . pour le zoo et certains chateaux de la loire

accueil sympa . gite bien situé. frais l été . mériterait toutefois quelques travaux au niveau fenêtres ,volets et porte d entrée. Pour l isolation phonique et ajouterait un plus pour l isolation.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2016

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

10/10 Excellent

Matt H.

10 July 2015

Awesome!

Stayed for a week - all I can say is awesome owner, awesome location, awesome cottage. If you want a taste of "real" France and town life, with a good base to explore the surrounding area - you won't go wrong here. Thank you again Jane - we will be back!

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

10/10 Excellent

Gordy W.

25 Apr 2015

Excellent Location, Excellent Owner, Great Value

We would like to return and stay there again. From working with the friendly, helpful, & trustworthy owner a number of months ago to departure it was a great experience. The La Petite Boutique is a very clean and comfortable apartment right on the town center. Two Bedrooms, Bath, and kitchen. St Aignan is in a central location to visit the Castles in the Loire Valley. As a bonus, the owner speaks English. The owners of a Bar 1/2 block away - La Lapin Blanc, are very helpful and one speaks English.

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

8/10 Good

emmanuel d.

29 Apr 2014

Un lieu dépaysan

Un lieu très sympa au coeur du village de St Aignan à 2 pas du zoo de Beauval. L'accueil fût chaleureux et la maison est parfaite pour une famille (avec 2 voir 3 enfants). La cuisine est très fonctionnelle, elle ne manque de rien. Tout y est très agréable. La maison est située sur une place assez calme en hiver où les voitures se garent (claquement de portières) et où se tient le marché le samedi matin, sous les fenêtres. C'est l'inconvénient d'une maison au coeur d'un village.Nous n'avons pas été dérangés par le bruit mais cela pourrait arriver en pleine saison. Une maison charmante, très bien équipée (WiFi, DVD, cuisine, SDB, etc..)

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

10/10 Excellent

PEQUERIAU R.

25 Apr 2014

SUPER !!

Nous étions 2 couples avec 2 enfants (2 et 7 ans). Nous avons été très bien accueilli par Jane et le gite était très agréable et bien équipé. localisation très adaptée pour visiter les chateaux et bien sur le magnifique Zoo de Beauval. Nous n'hésiterons pas à revenir à "La petite Boutique"...

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

10/10 Excellent

Laurent J.

25 Apr 2014

CHALEUREUX ... A 2 PAS DE BEAUVAL ET DE CHENONCEAU

Utilisateur du site Abritel, nous avions choisit ce gîte pour sa proximité du zoo de Beauval, et du château de Chenonceau (20-25 min). Les jolis photos de présentation sont conformes au rendu in situ... mais elles ne peuvent pas retranscrire l'ambiance très chaleureuse du lieu ...on a l'impression d'être chez soi ... il y a tout l'équipement ... et les serviettes sont fournies comme à l'hôtel. Endroit idéal pour un séjour familial et profiter d'un bon repas ... Tous commerces à proximité (trajet à pied) Très bon accueil - Propreté du gîte irréprochable (certains sont plus attentifs à ce critère) 2 adultes et 2 enfants Nous recommanderons ce lieu aux personnes de notre entourage souhaitant découvrir le zoo (exceptionnel !) et les châteaux.

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

10/10 Excellent

margaret S.

16 Jan 2014

christmas in france

this property was just like the description. It was perfectly situated. We parked in the park on the edge of town ans it was an easy walk to the car and saved us driving through the narrow streets. We love the position as everything was walking distance. Jane was very helpful and friendly. She arrived when we rang to tell her of our arrival. The tourist information in the apartment were very helpful. the market on the Saturday was a bonus. The people in the village were very friendly and made us feel very welcome. I would reccommend it to anyone wanting a friendly visit to france. We are australians and were made to feel welcome. The restaurants that we ate at were L'Embarcadere and Le Bacchus. they were both really good . The first one we had lunch and the menu was very fillling and cheep. I reccomend it.Le Bacchus we went to for dinner and the staff and the food were both great. Another place we would reccommend for a meal.

About the host

Hosted by Jane

Why they chose this property

Le Petite Boutique is a house full of history and character, and the town of St Aignan is full of cultural and historic features well worth a visit.
The area is also home to International festivals such as Bd boum, Rendez vous de l'histoire, Jazz in Cheverny and Montlouis, Classical Music festivals at Chambord and Pontlevoy, Equestrian events at Lamotte Beuvron.

What makes this property unique

This house is a medieval village store that has been converted keeping many original features, illustrated in a couple of photos on the walls.
The living room, which is the first room you walk into, has cosy, rounded walls.. There are dog footprints cast into the red quarry tiles...

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