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Former barn in Chinon, near to town, forest walks & cycle paths

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 484 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Chinon, Indre-et-Loire
  • Place, Loire-Anjou-Touraine Regional Natural Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Domaine Brocourt
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Forteresse Royale de Chinon
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tours (TUF-Tours - Loire Valley)
    ‪60 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds and 1 Crib

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Former barn in Chinon, near to town, forest walks & cycle paths

Our barn conversion has been a personal project over the last 3 years. Newly available in 2025, and completely transformed from a former goat barn! It’s now been converted to offer beautiful light filled bedrooms, a stunning kitchen which is the heart of the home, a master ensuite, a family shower room and a large living room. You are in the town of Chinon amongst the vineyards- we supply the beautiful accommodation- you make the memories.
I will try and explain everything I can about the barn so that you can picture it.

After parking your car directly in front of the property, you walk into the kitchen. The kitchen has french farmhouse original tiles, and is fully equipped with toaster, microwave, tassimo coffee machine, smeg double oven and smeg fridge freezer… basically everything you’ll need for your stay. We think of this room as the hub of the home. It has a ceramic pellet burner, so even in the coldest months it’s still a lovely room to spend your family time. There are double doors that open to your outside garden space.

From the kitchen you step down three steps into the lounge. From here you turn left into the utility room with a slimline washing machine, and through the utility room into the downstairs family shower room with shower cubicle, sink and WC. Back into the lounge which is approximately 28m2 with tiled flooring, woodburner, beautifully furnished, with books and games plus smart TV. You head upstairs from the lounge via the wooden staircase, and at the top of the stairs turn right into the master bedroom.

The master bedroom has a double sleigh bed. The ensuite full bathroom has a walk in shower, toilet and sink.

At the top of the stairs on the left is the twin bedroom, with original stone wall and original timber features. This room has a more contemporary feel, whereas the master is more classically furnished.

Both bedrooms have electric opening velux windows and electrically operated window blackout blinds.

In general, the barn is a beautifully furnished French experience, very warm and cosy and close to town. We offer you bikes to use during your stay & we really hope you’ll enjoy your time with us. Chinon is a beautiful medieval town. Great vineyards, the most amazing history, beautiful architecture, truly fabulous restaurants… we love it- that’s why we never went back to England!

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 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
If you have a baby in a cot, please enquire

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Chinon

Chinon is home to this cottage. Maison de la Riviere and Rabelais Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Centre Culturel et Social du Véron and Saint-Benoit Aventure. Loudun Karting and Aqua Mundo Water Park are also worth visiting.
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Chinon, Indre-et-Loire

What's nearby

  • Loire-Anjou-Touraine Regional Natural Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Domaine Brocourt - 4 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Forteresse Royale de Chinon - 7 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Royal Abbey of Fontevaud - 20 min drive - 22.7 km
  • Château de Villandry - 42 min drive - 51.6 km

Getting around

  • Chinon Station - 10 min drive
  • Tours (TUF-Tours - Loire Valley) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪La Cabane A Vin - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Royal Chinon - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪guinguette de chinon - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Restaurant Les Jardiniers - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Former barn in Chinon, near to town, forest walks & cycle paths pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Former barn in Chinon, near to town, forest walks & cycle paths?

As of 4 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Former barn in Chinon, near to town, forest walks & cycle paths on 27 July 2026 start from NZ$324, 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.

How much is parking at Former barn in Chinon, near to town, forest walks & cycle paths?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Former barn in Chinon, near to town, forest walks & cycle paths?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Former barn in Chinon, near to town, forest walks & cycle paths?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Former barn in Chinon, near to town, forest walks & cycle paths located?

Situated in Chinon, this cottage is steps away from Chateaux de la Loire and Loire-Anjou-Touraine Regional Natural Park. Domaine Brocourt and Domaine de la Noblaie are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

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10/10

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10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

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Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Jo W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A lovely, clean and cosy house in a very peaceful area. A great base for exploring the countryside, chateaux and towns. Chinon is a few minutes away by car and has a great market on a Thursday morning, as well as two supermarkets and an amazing fortress. Communication with the owners was excellent.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Harald T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sehr freundliche Gastgeber, ein gemütliches und liebevoll renoviertes Haus in ruhiger, ländlicher Lage. Chinon ist auch zu Fuß gut erreichbar. Eine sehenswerte und reizvolle Region.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

About the host

Hosted by Dawn Smith

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Hi- we’re originally from Devon in the UK. We came to Chinon for an experience to mainly help our three boys learn French, and to give our family an experience of living elsewhere… that was in January of 2018, and well, the rest is history!

Why they chose this property

We love the seasons we get here, we love the architecture, the history, the chateaux, the outdoor space, the wine and the lifestyle- that’s why we never went back to the UK

What makes this property unique

We had an opportunity to buy this former goat barn, and had a dream to turn it into what it is today- whether either of us really believed that dream was a reality at the time, I’m not sure! But here we are today, and are truly very proud of our gite.

We work in the world of cycle tourism- Should you wish to spend more of your time on the bike with us, exploring the routes and dedicated trails in this part of the world, you can now opt for the cyclists pack whilst staying. This pack costs 150 euros per person per stay for 5 nights holidays or more, and 100 euros per person for short stays of less than 5 night holidays. For this you get a bike, helmet, lock and safety equipment, plus a dedicated application and full briefing with your own personal login, to go and explore the various chateaux and villages surrounding us. This is a turn by turn application, loaded and created by us personally to ensure you don't get to miss any of the highlights that we'd love to share with you. It also starts at the front door of the gite, and makes sure you get home safely too! You will follow the turn by turn instructions to not only get you to some of our favourite locations, but also back home safely- without getting lost!

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