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

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Interior
Terrace/patio
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, WiFi
TV, DVD player, books, video library
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 245 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Varennes, Centre-Val De Loire
  • Château de Loches
    12 min drive
  • Musée Lansyer
    12 min drive
  • Collegiale de St-Ours
    12 min drive
  • Tours (TUF-Tours - Loire Valley)
    50 min drive

Room options

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Outdoor dining

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Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
5.0 out of 5, Exceptional, (1)
The price is €81
for 1 night
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan
L'instant Civray

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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.
  • The cottage offers a kitchen, a patio, and a TV
  • 11 minutes by car from Cité Royale de Loches and 11 minutes from Porte des Cordeliers
This cottage offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Varennes cottage.

Property manager

Stéphanie Saintagne

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Spices
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hairdryer

Entertainment

  • TV
  • DVD player
  • Video library
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: uniquement sur la terrasse

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the waterfront
  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 484 sq ft (45 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: 1 animal (calme et propre ,petit ou moyenne taille

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: prêt d'un lit parapluie pour un bébé

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Onsite 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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

We should mention

  • Onsite cash transactions can't exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 50 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 50 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 50 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 50 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 50 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

LINDA W.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Robin C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely little hideaway
Charming and bijou little property close to Loches. Peaceful and perfect for a short stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cathy W.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Carole P.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Donald M.

Excellent. Quaint and authentic. Idyllic setting and very private. Excellent hosts
Would recommend the "bread oven", and the hosts were very friendly. Perfect size for two well located for exploring the towns and villages
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Carla v.

Liked: Cleanliness
Rustig en authentiek huisje
We hebben heerlijke week gehad. Fijn huisje & mooie rustige omgeving
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Béatrice M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Vacances au calme
Séjour calme et reposant. Accueil plaisant et discret sans oublier la visite d’un écureuil et le miel délicieux des propriétaires.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Valérie D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Elisabeth B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Notre séjour près de Varennes, un peu introuvable....
Naturellement c'était trop court, deux jours, trois nuits! Le lieu est très spécial, ce vieux moulin, vraiment chouette. Les hôtes charmants, mais assez absents, ce que nous avons trouvé dommage. C'est petit, mais suffisant pour deux personnes et les environs (tous ces châteaux) vraiment l'embarras du choix. De bons souvenirs donc!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Edith R.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Trip
Mittelmässig Die Bettwäsche hat schmudelig ausgesehen und nicht frisch gerochen. Die Matratze ist sehr alt und muss dringend ersetzt werden. Nach vier Nächten war ich X-Fach zerstochen/zerbissen. Allenfalls Flohbisse. Der Nasszellenbereich nur mit Vorhang war unangenehm. Sind aus diesem Grund früher abgereist.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurence H.

Liked: Cleanliness
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
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
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
Bucolique
Endroit calme avec beaucoup de charme.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Rudi G.

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
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
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
sublime
tres bon acceuil,un sejour parfait a refaire
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

ERIC O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charmant
Gîte très agréable, rien ne manquait, tout était très bien.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

isabelle l.

Liked: Cleanliness
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
très bon
belle expérience
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Francine F.

Liked: Cleanliness
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
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

Erik M.

Liked: Cleanliness
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
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