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Charming cottage, the mill cottage in the heart of the Loire castles

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Property grounds
Exterior
Exterior
Living area
Private kitchen
Reviews
9.6

Exceptional

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 245 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Kitchen
    KitchenKitchen
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor spaceOutdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Varennes, Centre-Val De Loire
  • Popular LocationCité Royale de Loches11 min drive
  • Popular LocationChâteau de Loches12 min drive
  • Popular LocationChâteau de Chenonceau40 min drive
  • AirportTours (TUF-Tours - Loire Valley)50 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Charming cottage, the mill cottage in the heart of the Loire castles

Small cozy nest for a couple in an old bread oven completely restored, to spend a relaxing or tourist stay among the castles of the Loire.

For your visits: we are located 8 min from Loches, 20 min from Chenonceau, 30 min from Amboise, 35 min from Azay le rideau, 50 min from Chinon, 40 min from Tours, ...

For your leisure: fishing on site in the private pond formerly used to feed the mill and many other nearby activities (karting, natural swimming pool, golf ...), 45 min from the Futuroscope in Poitiers, 45 min from the zoo from Beauval

To welcome you to this 45 m2 gîte, everything has been designed to make your life easier:
- Kitchen open to living room with: 2-burner halogen hob, combined microwave grill, fridge, utensils and cookware, dishes, Senséo coffee machine, toaster.
- Dining area open onto a terrace with: TV, DVD player, 2-seater sofa.
- Upstairs:
- Open and attic room with a XVIIth century framework preserved and restored: 140x190 bed, desk, armchair, clothes rack, iphone charger
- Shower room with wc.
- Independent terrace overlooking private garden and meadow with garden furniture, small covered passage.
cd, books, magazines at your disposal.
Access to the orchard of the property overlooking the pond formerly supplying the mill (fishing possible)

To lighten your luggage, we have chosen to provide free bed linen, tea towels, as well as a starter kit (trash bag, dishwashing liquid, oil, salt, pepper, sugar, tea, 1 roll of toilet paper). made upon arrival. (bathroom linen at an additional cost of 5 € / person)
If you wish, a cleaning fee of 25 euros is available to you to fully enjoy your stay.

Small to medium sized animal accepted on request with a supplement of 25 € for the duration of the stay.
Do not hesitate to contact us at 0770192387 for more information.

Property manager

Stéphanie Saintagne
Premier Host
Premier Host

Languages

English, French

Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Prêt d'un lit parapluie pour un bébé

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed
1 animal (calme et propre ,petit ou moyenne taille

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Uniquement sur la terrasse

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

Varennes

Located in Varennes, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Cité Royale de Loches and Porte des Cordeliers are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at La Vallee de Courtineau and Chateau de Nitray. Haute-Touche Zoological Reserve and Chataeu, Park and Gardens of Azay le Ferron are also worth visiting. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and mountain biking nearby.
Map
Varennes, Centre-Val De Loire

What's nearby

  • Cité Royale de Loches - 11 min drive
  • Château de Loches - 12 min drive
  • Haute-Touche Zoological Reserve - 39 min drive
  • Château de Chenonceau - 40 min drive
  • Zoo Parc Beauval - 46 min drive

Getting around

  • Loches Station - 11 min drive
  • Tours (TUF-Tours - Loire Valley) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Café des Arts - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Restaurant le Colombier - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Le Bistrot du Balto - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Le Vicariat - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Sforza - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming cottage, the mill cottage in the heart of the Loire castles pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming cottage, the mill cottage in the heart of the Loire castles?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming cottage, the mill cottage in the heart of the Loire castles?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming cottage, the mill cottage in the heart of the Loire castles located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within 9 miles (15 km) of Cité Royale de Loches, Porte des Cordeliers and Château de Loches. Musee Lansyer and Collegiale de St-Ours are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

LINDA W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved it
We realy enjoyed our stay. Couldn't fault it at all and hope to go back at some point
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurence H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tranquilité et nature
séjour très agréable dans ce logement, parfait pour s'y reposer au calme . super accueil des propriétaires qui sont à la fois discrets et efficaces .Nous les remercions pour leur pleine confiance.
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laurence K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Belle excursion au calme
Logement authentique, calme et bien équipé dans un ancien moulin rénové, idealement situé au coeur d'une region historique. Les hôtes sont disponibles et discrets a la fois, une parenthèse enchantée pour le repos,des visites de châteaux ou des promenades au vert.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

florence f.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
pause historique en Touraine
Loches, Villandry, Le grand Pressigny,... et le magnifique petit moulin de la Chaussée !
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ornella M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bucolique
Endroit calme avec beaucoup de charme.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Rudi G.

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
zoveel potentieel, jammer genoeg onvoldoende benut
Eerste indruk was schitterend: je komt op een afgelegen, rustige, voormalige boerderij, met een beetje rommelige binnenplaats: het staat vol met leuke spullen (brocante), maar ook kapot materiaal. Typisch laissez-faire, laissez aller. Er zijn voldoende bijgebouwen om deze weg te bergen in afwachting van herstel, of gooi ze gewoon weg. De ontvangst was vriendelijk en hartelijk, maar niet echt proactief. We moesten zelf van alles vragen (waar vind je een bakker, supermarkt, etc...). Een infoblad hierover zou handig zijn. We betaalden extra voor een lakenset, waarvan de matrashoes te klein was (en dus elke nacht loskwam) en voor handdoeken, 1 stuk per persoon. De inrichting is goed maar minimaal en duidelijk goedkoop, dus geen topkwaliteit (net genoeg, minimum 1 afwas per dag nodig om rond te komen). De overdekte doorgang is zeer praktisch bij te warm of regenachtig weer, maar ook hier rommelig. De 2 BBQ's die er stonden, waren rijp voor het stort en dus onbruikbaar. De eigenares was wel zo vriendelijk onmiddellijk een nieuwe te voorzien, maar de kapotte bleven staan. De ruimte voor de vuilbakken was een klein stort. Ze hebben een geld om de molen te renoveren, maar opruimen kost geen geld en zo bekom je een propere en overzichtelijke ruimte voor de vuilbakken. En kun je de molen een meerwaarde laten zijn. Kortom de plaats mist liefde om het top te maken.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Valerie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A vivre !
Un très joli moment de repos au milieu des visites de châteaux. . Ce gîte "au four à pain" a participé en grande partie à la réussite de mon séjour. Verdure, calme ,dégustation de miel et bbq .. que du bonheur grâce également à propriétaire d une très grande gentillesse. A faire et à recommander. !
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ernst V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kleine, eenvoudige, fijn ingerichte gîte
We zijn erg fijn ontvangen door de eigenaresse! Huisje is net ruim genoeg voor 2 personen en is ‘plein d’ambiance’ in een rustige omgeving. Weliswaar moet je voor de beroemde kastelen wel een eindje rijden, maar dat is geen straf!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

noel m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
sublime
tres bon acceuil,un sejour parfait a refaire
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

ERIC O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charmant
Gîte très agréable, rien ne manquait, tout était très bien.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

isabelle l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Calme reposant cadre magnifique
L'hôte très agréable. Le gîte est très bien. Chaleureux. On s'y s'en bien
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
très bon
belle expérience
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robin C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely little hideaway
Charming and bijou little property close to Loches. Peaceful and perfect for a short stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Francine F.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in
Semaine en Touraine
Logement petit mais mignon et il n'y manque rien. Jardin et nature sauvage permettant d'amener son chien sans problème. Un hic : Les poutres à l'étage nous obligent à baisser la tête mais on s'habitue. Propriétaires aimables et discrets
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sabine M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bel endroit
Joli logement au calme et bien amenagé. Propriétaires disponibles et accueillants Alliance parfaite de l’ancien et du moderne concernant la rénovation du logement
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cathy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great
We stayed here for a couple of nights on the way down to south west France. We were very comfortable plus there were some nice walks nearby as we were travelling with our dog.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erik M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Studio agréable avec visite d un ragondin le matin sur la Pelouse
Séjour sympathique Excellent pied à terre pour un mariage et visite des beaux châteaux aux alentours
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Catrin Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sehr schön
Die FeWo ist ausreichend für eine Woche. Die Toilette ist durch einen Vorhang vom Schlafzimmer getrennt. Das Häuschen liegt ziemlich außerhalb, aber mit Auto ist alles erreichbar.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carole P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Location for a getaway
Total peace and quiet, a great place for relaxing. I used it as a base to view properties for sale so didn’t get to enjoy it as much as I’d have liked. Still close enough to lots of sightseeing. It was extremely hot during the last two days of my stay and a fan would have been welcome for the bedroom which is in the roof space. But the weather was unusually hot 🥵 39 degrees on the last two days. Many thanks to Stephanie who was really helpful especially when I couldn’t find it in the dark!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

brigitte D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Chambre difficile d’accès escalier de meunier mais en ce qui nous concerne nous avons été ravis du s
Très agréable à tout point de vue
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
100 Prozent Erholung
Kleine, aber gemütliche und geschmackvoll eingerichtete Unterkunft in abgeschiedener, aber landschaftlich schöner Lage.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

alexia f.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bol d’air
Gîte douillet et charmant avec tout le confort nécessaire. Un parfait bol d’air dans une jolie region. Stephanie et son compagnon nous ont parfaitement accueilli. On se sent dans leur gîte comme à la maison. :)
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

monique a.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Petit gîte de charme
Location tout à fait conforme au descriptif. Idéal pour un séjour en couple et décoré avec beaucoup de charme. Nous y reviendrons.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Machteld S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Prachtige plek
Heel verzorgd, perfecte plek om de omgeving te verkennen
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mircea V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tout était parfait
La maison est très propre et très bien équipée. Le propriétaire est très attentif à ses locataires afin que le séjour se passe au mieux. Nous recommandons les séjours dans ce gite.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

About the host

Hosted by Stéphanie Saintagne

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English, French

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