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Charming Wine Makers Cottage . Amboise , Loire Valley , AC & SALT SWIMMING POOL!

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heated salt water pool , sun terrace with view over the Loire River
heated salt water pool , sun terrace with view over the Loire River
heated salt water pool , sun terrace with view over the Loire River
heated salt water pool , sun terrace with view over the Loire River
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6111.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1/ Master

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2/ Guest

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3/ Tower bedroom

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Charming Wine Makers Cottage . Amboise , Loire Valley , AC & SALT SWIMMING POOL!

Charming 17th century Winemaker's Cottage right on the Loire Valley River . Theres is a beautiful garden and SALT WATER POOL!! The pool is open from May15 to October 15 depending on the weather and the heating is optional during this period. Perfect central location for a holiday to the region in the town of Amboise with fantastic views and privacy. Located walking distance from Amboise off of the Loire valley riverbank cycling path, the cottage is perfect for a small family holiday o r a couples getaway.
The kitchen is traditional but has a great modern appliances: dishwasher, induction stove , microwave, baking oven, toaster, Nespresso coffee machine .
There is a nice breakfast room off the kitchen with a flat screen Internet TV and central air conditioning. The downstairs bathroom is off the breakfast room , it is brand new with Italian shower and a towel warmer.
There is a loft bedroom with queen bed above the kitchen with its own staircase. This room has lovely views and shuttered windows as well as its own air conditioning/ heating unit. There is a new tempurpedic mattress and high quality pillows, sheets and comforters. All bedrooms have mosquito/bug screens
The living room is stunning with doors into the courtyard and the front garden. It has fireplace with a wood burner and very old oak beamed ceiling. This is furnished with many local antiques and interesting finds.This room also has its own separate heating / air conditioning
Above the living room is the master bedroom, with beautiful views of the river and countryside . It also has french doors and a small balcony.There is an on-suite master bathroom with full bath with shower. The bed is a queen with a linen headboard and high quality mattress and sheets. This room also has its own separate heat and air conditioning.
A small narrow staircase goes up to the tower room. It has a 2 single beds and a bathroom with enclosed shower. This room also has amazing views. Also has its own separate heating and air conditioning.
There is a very pretty terraced garden and a lovely patio to entertain on with a new BBQ grill. There is also a rose gazebo with a table to enjoy the view with an evening glass of wine .
There is also a large lake in front of the house that is now a nature reserve where its very nice to go for a walk or a jog in the morning. There are sightseeing balloons taking off inn the field in. front of. the house sometimes, thats a special treat to watch.
We have set the cottage up as our dream home , not just as a rental so you will feel very welcome and happy here. Please treat it as you would your own. It is very private and nothing beats having a glass of wine in the evening looking out over the countryside or just chatting with friends planning your next days adventure around this amazing area. Our local hosts are english and french speaking and please feel free to contact us with any questions regarding your trip as we know the area very well.
Have a lovely stay.

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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 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 first aid kit

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed USD 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

Amboise

Located in Amboise, this cottage is in a rural area and on a lake. Clos Lucé Castle and Amboise Art Glassworks are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Domaine des Malidores and Cave des Producteurs de Montlouis. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Stade de la Vallee du Cher or Vinci International Convention Centre. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Amboise, Centre-Val De Loire

What's nearby

  • Grand Aquarium of Touraine - 4 min drive - 4.0 km
  • St. Denis Church - 6 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Robert Debre Hospital Amboise - 6 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Mini-Châteaux Park - 8 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Château d'Amboise - 8 min drive - 4.3 km

Getting around

  • Montlouis Station - 12 min drive
  • Tours (TUF-Tours - Loire Valley) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pâtisserie Bigot - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Bistrot L’amboisie - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Baalbeck - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Les Arpents - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Chez Bruno - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Charming Wine Makers Cottage . Amboise , Loire Valley , AC & SALT SWIMMING POOL! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

How much does it cost to stay at Charming Wine Makers Cottage . Amboise , Loire Valley , AC & SALT SWIMMING POOL!?

As of 22 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Charming Wine Makers Cottage . Amboise , Loire Valley , AC & SALT SWIMMING POOL! on 12 May 2026 start from NZ$729, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Charming Wine Makers Cottage . Amboise , Loire Valley , AC & SALT SWIMMING POOL! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Charming Wine Makers Cottage . Amboise , Loire Valley , AC & SALT SWIMMING POOL!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Charming Wine Makers Cottage . Amboise , Loire Valley , AC & SALT SWIMMING POOL!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Wine Makers Cottage . Amboise , Loire Valley , AC & SALT SWIMMING POOL!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming Wine Makers Cottage . Amboise , Loire Valley , AC & SALT SWIMMING POOL! located?

Situated on a lake, this cottage is steps from Chateaux de la Loire and within 3 mi (5 km) of Pagoda of Chanteloup and St. Denis Church. Grand Aquarium of Touraine and Robert Debre Hospital Amboise are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Blair L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a lovely property and we had a wonderful time. My husband and I rented for three weeks, one week during which our adult children and partners joined. Our hosts, Paul and Irena were exceptionally helpful. They provided whatever information/help we needed. They have done a fantastic job landscaping the property, and the interior is very comfortable. We rented bikes, took long walks from the house (fields and forests), grilled meals every night and of course since it is Chateaux country, there is much to see and do. If there is any drawback it would be the bit of traffic noise heard, but only in the pool area. We are city people, New Yorkers, and so are probably unreasonably looking for absolute silence. We would highly recommend this house! Thank you Paul and Irena!
Stayed 21 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janet W.

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

Lovely Cottage

We just returned from a week long stay at Paul and Irina’s lovely cottage in Amboise. We were hoping for a quiet place to relax after a busy week in Paris and it was perfect in every way. While the weather wasn’t quite what we were hoping for (no relaxing by the pool or on the patio) we did really enjoy sitting by the fire with a glass of wine looking out on the lovely vista. Paul is an amazing host and kept in touch regularly before our arrival. The cottage itself is so charming and comfortable, just right for me, my husband and sister with the bedrooms being on separate sides of the house. The beds are very comfortable as previously stated by other guests. We took advantage of the concierrge Paul suggested, Summer Janeaud, and she really made the trip special. It was wonderful having her make all the arrangements for us for both castles and restaurants and she had delicious food and wine waiting for us when we arrived. I highly recommend using her services. We will have lovely memories or our time in Amboise and hope to be back someday. Thank you Paul and Irina for your kind hospitality!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Brooke C.

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

Great spot

Great location, comfortable house with all amenities, great base for our visit to the Loire Valley!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

lisette v.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Waanzinnige locatie met zwembad

Echt een prachtige plek met grote tuin en eigen zwembad. Je zit helemaal privé en vlak aan de Loire. Je fietst zo in 10 min over een natuurpad langs de Loire naar het centrum van Amboise. Het huis is heel karakteristiek maar ook oud. De binnenkant is ouderwets ingericht. Hier moet je van houden. De slaapkamers met heerlijke bedden waren ruim en wat moderner. En het uitzicht vanuit de slaapkamers is adembenemend mooi. Het servies en keukengerei is oud, maar alles (en meer) is aanwezig. Het enige minpunt was dat er niet goed schoongemaakt was in hoekjes en onder stoelen en kasten en in de keukenlades/kastjes. Het huis heeft veel assecoires en overal zat stof op. De schoonmaakster is extra geweest, maar het huis heeft echt een grondige schoonmaakbeurt nodig. Contact met de eigenaar was heel secuur en je kan voor 150,- gebruik maken van Summer, die allerlei uitjes en de beste restaurants voor je boekt. Hierdoor kwamen we op bijzondere plekjes die je anders niet vindt. Dit was echt een enorme meerwaarde van onze vakantie. Wat een fantastische vrouw! Ook was het zwembad ineens groen door algen. De eigenaar en Summer hebben dezelfde dag nog mensen geregeld die kwamen om het te filteren. Echt top geregeld!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James F.

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

Fantastic , would recommend to anyone

The cottage was lovely with an amazing pool and gardens , very relaxing and close to the local town filled with bars and restaurants , one of the most relaxing weeks away we’ve had , highly recommend the cottage, Paul the owner was very helpful and really made us feel at home.
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10/10 Excellent

Patrick S.

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

Perfect cottage

Love the home, the collection of racing books. The new pool is a winner and having dinner outside surrounded by vines is perfection. Excellent air conditioning. Paul the owner is engaging, helpful and passionate that you enjoy your time in his home. We had many memorable meals from his recommendations. The only thing I wish would be to have stayed longer.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David L.

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

Excellent vacation rental

The house is great, and Paul was responsive and friendly. We loved our stay in Amboise and would return to this property again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Velvet P.

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

Beautiful and Perfect!

If you want to experience what the French call “le joie de vivre”, this is the perfect home for you. Excellent location. Immaculately clean. Air conditioned. Beautiful swimming pool. Everything is perfect. You feel like you’re in your own little paradise. The pool faces the sunset. The parking is great. The beds are comfortable. It was truly one of the best stays we have ever had. A touch of the old France with the new comforts of living. Paul was wonderful to work with and gave us suggestions of which places to visit. He was responsive and very kind. Thank you Paul.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Richard B.

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

Winemakers cottage

17th century winemaker cottage tucked away on a quiet and private hillside. Pool and a/c made the hottest week in recent years very manageable. Convenient base for amboise and neighboring chateau. We like lunch out while touring and market purchasesd dinners at home in the evenings. Owner, Paul, is great to work with. We also used the recommended concierge, named Summer, for services like tickets and chateau reservations. She is fantastic.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gregory O.

Wonderful comfortable and quiet stay!

This home is everything that we hoped it would be and more. First of all, they are the most comfortable beds any of us had slept in. Working with Paul, the owner, made this a great experience. He even called me at home prior to our departure to make sure that we had all the information we needed about the surrounding area and to fill us in on any questions we had concerning the rental. This is the dream home of the owners and they live here part of the time. We felt as if we were stepping into an established house fully equipped with everything we could possibly need. The owners are even in the process of putting in a swimming pool. There is a heat pump which means air conditioning as well as heat. It was very quiet and the views would make you think you were in the French countryside. The only complaint we had is that we did not stay long enough. If we plan another trip to this area, we will definitely stay in Paul’s home.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Monica L.

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

Beautiful cottage in Amboise

We had a 3 day stay in this special property. The cottage is decorated beautifully in true French country style. Master bedroom is perfect with a lovely ensuite. The third bedroom is up a steep stairway but has it's own bathroom that is located behind a eave. We did not use that bedroom, which has two full beds. The second upstairs bedroom is somewhat open to downstairs and does not have it's own bathroom and shares the downstairs bathroom. The property setting is lovely although not in a rural area. We enjoyed the view although there was some traffic noise in the morning. The kitchen has all amenities needed to make dinners at home. The town is enchanting with two lovely chateaus to visit. Would love to make a return visit. Thank you, Paul, for being so helpful before and during our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

Everything You Could Hope For!

The Winemakers Cottage was the epitome of everything you every could imagine a cottage in the Loire Valley being. We were lucky enough to be there in mid April, when the lilacs and wisteria were all in full bloom, so every breeze was fragranced with sweetness. The location is perfect for visiting the incredible chateaux spread along the Loire, and the people of Amboise couldn't have been more welcoming. Hallmark would be hard pressed to outdo the charm Paul and his wife have created here. Though parking a larger SUV was a little challenging, it was well worth it! We will cherish the week we spent in the Winemakers Cottage for the rest of our lives.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

maher k.

Très chaleureux

très chaleureux, cosy, chambres spacieuses, cheminée dans le salon
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gail K.

A lovely cottage from which to explore the Loire Valley.

This cottage has lovely views and all the amenities that one could want. The town of Amboise is quaint with great shops and wonderful restaurants. We especially enjoyed the balloon ride from the Ile d'Or. Just a fabulous experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea G.

Lovely French Cottage in a Nice Location

A really beautiful cottage w a lovely garden, nice kitchen for cooking, comfy beds and nice bathrooms. The driveway was a bit of a challenge, but well worth it!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marc R.

The Best Cottage to enjoy the Loire area!

Not only is the cottage charming inside and out, it is also in the perfect location from which to explore Amboise, Chinon and the Loire. Surrounded by lovely landscaping, we enjoyed the outer courtyard and gazebo several times for wine and dinner after a day of touring. The cottage provided comfort and serenity in all rooms. The beds and linens gave us good rest for the next busy day. The shower was so welcomed after a week of just tubs elsewhere! Owner Paul was in touch early on, providing us with a list of activities and restaurants which we utilized many times. A map of hiking trails from the cottage was also provided for us. We have remarked since, that all recommended restaurants we visited in Amboise were wonderful! We were close enough to the hot-air balloon company to be on time for an early 6 a.m. take off... Not to be missed in the Loire. The owners' personal touches were much appreciated and quite evident everywhere! This isn't just a rental, but serves as their home when they quite often visit from the states. Thus comfort abounds! Each of the 5 of us wished we could stay longer than the 5 days we booked, but reality called us....we certainly were not ready to leave for home! We would love to enjoy the cottage again on our next visit to the Loire~ Thank you Paul and Irina for ensuring an incredible experience, and allowing us to enjoy your little piece of paradise for just a bit while in France!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

john d.

A pure delight.

Tricky to find, it overlooks the Loire basin. Completely updated, but the touch and feel of a moment in time. Perfectly located for the chateaux visits. Both inside with finishing and furnishings, and outside with an explosion of blooms and smells felt like we were in a fairy tale. Secluded outdoor breakfasts and dinners perfect. We need to stay again. Soon.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John H.

Lovely characterful cottage

This is a nicely equipped cottage situated about 3km outside Amboise. Having three floors and situated down steps from a high level car park this is a challenging property for elderly/infirm people. But, the cottage is in a lovely location, set in mature gardens and has pleasant views over the countryside. The owner of the property was tremendously helpful despite being located several thousand miles from us. All cleaning materials were provided and lots of spices, teas etc. The bottle of wine and jar of fois gras were a nice touch.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018

About the host

Hosted by Paul Martin

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We live in California , both working in the film industry. Paul is originally from Norwich in Britain and Irina from Moscow, Russia. We have lived in Los Angeles for 25 years. Paul is a production designer and Irina a set decorator .The cottage is our escape plan from the hectic life in the city!

Why they chose this property

We have travelled to the Loire region several times from California and really fell in love with the area. We really stumbled upon the house and managed to buy it last year. We have made the house very comfortable and yet kept its traditional charm We hope you like it as much as we do.!

What makes this property unique

The cottage is very magical , it' s traditional but very comfy. Its views are incredible and we immediately felt at home here.
Waking up to the songbirds or having a glass of wine at sunset is magical. Its also very private and peaceful.

Languages:

English, French, Russian
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