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Cottage in the House of Joan of Arc, in the heart of the Loire Valley chateaux

Cottage in Azay-le-Rideau with kitchen and patio

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Outdoor dining
Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Living area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 450 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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  • Place, Château de l'Islette
  • Place, Château Azay-Le-Rideau
  • Place, Valley of the Goupillières
  • Airport, Tours (TUF-Tours - Loire Valley)

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Cottage in the House of Joan of Arc, in the heart of the Loire Valley chateaux

Description:
Cottage of Joan of Arc House

An authentic holiday home to live with family or friends. Comfortably equipped, it is located in the countryside on the edge of the Indre. For a weekend, several days or for a week, an ideal formula for a pleasant holiday. 

20 km from Chinon and 25 km from Tours, close to all shops and near the castles of the Loire and vineyards of Touraine,
Typical house completely renovated with exposed beams and stones, you can enjoy the garden overlooking the river.
Ideal and central location for a tour of the region and its riches: castles, gardens, troglodytes, museums, vineyards, the "Loire by bike", "Indre by bike" ...

Description:
Gîte of independent character.
Capacity of 2 or 4 beds.

Characteristics :

R d c:
Living room, with sofa bed.
Fully equipped kitchen (dishwasher, hotplates, oven, microwave, coffee maker, fridge freezer)

Floor:
Bedroom, bathroom with shower, toilet, washing machine and dryer.
No pets allowed on the floor

Electric heating.

Large garden of 2500m² on the edge of the Indre (garden furniture, charcoal barbecue).
Ideal fishing (sports cafe fishing map - Azay-le-rideau, bakery - Rivarennes, Café - Lignères-de-touraine)

Prices :
Off season from September to June:
At night: 70 euros

High season July and August:
At night: 80 euros

Options:
Cleaning charge: 30 euros
Animal: 1 euros / day / animal


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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
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

Pets allowed: limit 2 total
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Turn off the lights
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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

About the area

Azay-le-Rideau

Azay-le-Rideau is home to this cottage. Domaine Nicolas Paget and Pierre et Bertrand Couly are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Loire-Anjou-Touraine Regional Natural Park and Cave of Goupillières. Valley of the Goupillières and Saint-Benoit Aventure are also worth visiting.
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Azay-Le-Rideau, Centre-Val De Loire

What's nearby

  • Château de l'Islette - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Château Azay-Le-Rideau - 6 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Valley of the Goupillières - 7 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Château de Langeais - 7 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Château de Villandry - 14 min drive - 15.4 km

Getting around

  • Azay-le-Rideau Station - 3 min drive
  • Tours (TUF-Tours - Loire Valley) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪L'orangerie D'azay - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Paul - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Sh Tacos - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Auberge Radieuse - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Le François 1er - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cottage in the House of Joan of Arc, in the heart of the Loire Valley chateaux pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Cottage in the House of Joan of Arc, in the heart of the Loire Valley chateaux?

As of 10 November 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cottage in the House of Joan of Arc, in the heart of the Loire Valley chateaux on 11 November 2025 start from NZ$171.81, 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.

What time is check-in at Cottage in the House of Joan of Arc, in the heart of the Loire Valley chateaux?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cottage in the House of Joan of Arc, in the heart of the Loire Valley chateaux?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cottage in the House of Joan of Arc, in the heart of the Loire Valley chateaux located?

Situated in Azay-le-Rideau, this cottage is steps away from Chateaux de la Loire and Loire-Anjou-Touraine Regional Natural Park. Maurice Dufresne Museum and Château de l'Islette are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 97 out of 110 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 110 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 110 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 110 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 110 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Happy A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A cosy little cottage with a big and peaceful garden on the riverbank. It has everything that you might need for a comfortable stay. I enjoyed walking to the nearby town for some french pastries for breakfast. Amazing cycling/walking options. Surrounded by nice Chateaus, Wine farms and quaint little towns.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Ian B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication
Property was fantastic in a beautiful location.The enormous garden was magnificent, which led down to the river.The wildlife was amazing.Plenty to see and do in the general area.There is just one caveat we would like to mention.We were greeted by the owner on arrival, but for some reason, we never saw her again, for the whole duration of our twelve day stay - even to say goodbye, on our day of departure.We found this very strange, as the owners only lived across the road from the gite.Oh well, it was still a very enjoyable holiday.
Stayed 12 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leonie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Nice, cosy house, beautiful garden

I would recommend this house and garden!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barry S.

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

Amazing place

Totally beautiful place. Everything you could ever ask for. Grounds are beautiful cottage is small but has everything you need. 4 of us stayed and loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

David H., Walsall, West Midlands

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

Lovely Gite

The gite is in the most beautiful location and is ideal for two people.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

jason v.

OK

Good - but room for improvement. Cleanliness: Good, although the washing machine left clothes with a musty smell. We tried airing the drum out but the smell persisted. The owners were fairly friendly. Unfortunately, we did not enjoy our stay as we were unable to get a good sleep because the temperature inside the gite was well above 30C (day and night). We had the choice to either cool the gite off during the night and let a plethora of bugs in, or keep the windows shut and die of heat. In fact, we had to check into a hotel for one night just to get a good sleep and we really could not wait to leave. The weather was unusually warm, so this is obviously not the fault of the owners. Location: The gite is located immediately beside stagnant water so expect a massive amount of bugs. Air conditioning units should seriously be considered for the comfort of guests to keep the temperature correct but also limit the amount of mosquitoes and moths. The gite is nicely decorated and the kitchen is well equipped.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Anke D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Es war alles da, was wir brauchten.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

jocelyn M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nous avons passé une merveilleuse semaine dans le gîte de Jeanne d'Arc.Nous conseillons vivement ce gîte.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raphaël C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Un accueil parfait dans un gite tout à fait adapté pour passer un séjour agréable.Le jardin et magnifique. Nos chiens ont pu en profiter pleinement.Nous recommandons.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alain R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Le cadre était magnifique, énorme jardin en bordure de l'Indre. Paradisiaque. Situation centrale pour visiter la région.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Frank G.

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

Joanne and Frank from the Caribbean

Absolutely gorgeous property. great setting and location. Perfect. Suggestion , as we have a place in the south of France and have just installed a state of the art heat pump, we love it. I would do the same with this property and replace the upstairs new radiator that they have, electric, with a single unit heat pump that is efficient and very cost-effective. We are very happy with the Gitie other than no climate control. Also, check out the coffee maker maybe we weren’t working it right.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrice C.

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

Parfait

Logement impeccable, propriétaires réactifs, tout est disponible pour un séjour optimal.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca N.

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

Fairytale Cottage

We stayed 3 nights at the cottage by the L’Indre River and were utterly charmed by the location. The accommodations were perfect for the 2 of us and the host(s) have seemingly thought of everything to make our stay as comfortable as possible! It is quintessential French countryside with all the amenities and attractions nearby. We would definitely stay here again and recommend it to our friends and others!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jacques F.

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

Cadre enchanteur

Superbe gite...Superbe cadre...Le seul petit moins... pas de sanitaires au RDC et du coup la nuit les occupants du convertible du RDC montent et passent devant le lit du R1...Je n'avais pas vu ni lu cette précision sur l'annonce..Du coup ideal pour un couple...Sinon top...JacquesJe
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christalleni A.

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

Stunning little gem of a retreat

This was out second visit. The gite is small but perfectly laid out - open plan lounge and kitchen with everything you need and a beautiful mezzanine bedroom and roomy, modern bathroom/wet room ensuite.The garden is breathtaking: wisteria; walled pati; long lawns down to the Indre; trees and birdsong everywhere. Highly recommend and will be back for sure!C'est une petite maison de charactere avec un des meilleurs jardins que j'ai jamais vu! Malgre la pluie, c'etait formidable. Merci beaucoup!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

denise d.

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

Proche de beaux sites

Calme
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas W.

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

Gîte

Très bon accueil, gîte très agréable
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olivier R.

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

Court mais agréable séjour

Merci à nos hotes pour la communication dont ils ont fait preuve afin de nous faciliter la réservation ainsi que notre court séjour.L'endroit est vraiment superbe.Je recommande sans hésitation
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

LesBonsSens S.

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

Séjour professionnel

Un endroit paisible et très bien situé dans cette région riche en visites variées
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sabine R.

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

Bel endroit

Location confortable et agréable.Dommage que le temps n'ait pas été de la partie.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicolas S.

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

Petit havre de paix

Une charmante maisonnette, dans laquelle nous avons pris beaucoup de plaisir à séjourner. La proximité de la rivière donne l’impression d’être hors du temps. Merci.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian H.

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

Like near Tours

Good property, with large garden. Good location to explore the area.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Susan Mary M.

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

Sweet Cottage in a Beautiful setting

The cottage is very well equipped and in a beautiful setting. The town and nearby Chateau are also really lovely . Birdsong in the garden is amazing one morning I recorded 26 birds in the garden ! One tiny thing if you visit take plenty of insect protection you are very near to the river and in the evening protection is required . We shut the bedroom windows and as it was hot the host kindly provided fans and an air conditioning unit so we slept well and it was not a problem. The host was lovely and very helpful. A fabulous stay .
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louise W.

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

Fabulous location

We really loved the location of the property. Betty was very helpful. Overall super stay and lovely accommodation.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

corinne b.

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

Séjour très agréable !

Charmante maison avec un très grand jardin au bord de l'Indre, ce qui assure un séjour tres agréable, reposant et proche de toutes les visites touristiques de la région. Merci aussi à la propriétaire très gentille ! Notre petite chatte à aussi très appréciée les rebords de fenêtre pour admirer la nature et la faune du jardin. 😊
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

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