In the heart of Berry and Cher in Bigny Vallenay, your rural house "La Petite Forge" is a magnificent manor house of 200m² living space dating from the 18th century classified as historical monuments and bordered by the Cher river and its canal on a 2.5ha park .
The rural gite includes:
On the ground floor :
Entrance, stone slabs on the ground, oak staircase on 2 floors A living room, central fireplace, tomettes, beams A small living room, central fireplace, tomettes, beams A fitted kitchen, French window opening onto the canal side terrace A lounge, beams, tomettes, Louis XV fireplace A bathroom, tomettes, separate WC
On the 1st floor:
A landing with WC and washbasin One bedroom, 1 160 cm bed, 1 140 cm bed, tomettes, hydro massage shower One bedroom, 1 160 cm bed, 1 140 cm bed, tomettes, spa bath (jacuzzi)
2nd floor:
One bedroom, 1 double bed, 1 double bed, seagrass on the floor, exposed timbers, sink One bedroom, 1 double bed, 1 double bed, floor tiles, exposed timbers, sink
Outdoors :
An interior courtyard closed by a porch A terrace overlooking the canal A barbecue A 4X8 above ground outdoor swimming pool A ping pong table A swing A volleyball / badminton court A pétanque court…
At the rural cottage "La Petite Forge", you benefit on the spot from a multitude of activities such as: The 4X8 swimming pool, swings, table tennis, volleyball, pétanque, hiking, mountain biking, the Peach.
On a park of more than one hectare for all other activities such as football, hide-and-seek games, you can also enjoy horse riding (for a fee) or a canoe course with departure from the cottage (for a fee)
Around the gîte:
Pole of horse and donkey in Lignières Canoe trip from the cottage Whitewater complex in Chateauneuf sur Cher (canoe, rafting, whitewater swimming, air boat…) Initiation to airplane piloting and first flight in Seruelles In the heart of the magnificent tourist region of Berry
Castles and monuments:
Saint-Etienne cathedral in Bourges, Noirlac abbey, Jacques Coeur palace, Culan fortress castle, Neuvy Saint Sepulcher basilica, Ainay le Viel castle, Azay le Feron castle, castle de Bourges, the castle of Meillant,, castle of Valencay, the manor of Chezelles, the castle of Lignieres, the castle Charles VII, the fortress of Montrond, the castle of Sarzay, the castle of Menetou Salon, the castle of Maupas, the Sagonne castle…
Museums and collections:
The house of Georges Sand, the Georges Sand and Black Valley museum, the ceramic center of La Borne, the city of gold of Saint Amand Montrond, the Gallo Roman site of Drevant, the Esteve museum, the museum of Saint Roch hospice, the Argentomagus archaeological site, the Sancerre house, the witchcraft museum, the ceramic museum, the Saint Vicq museum, the resistance museum, the Avord aeronautical center, the Alain Fournier museum , the Grand Meaulnes school, the Stuarts castle,…
The secret gardens of the berry:
The gardens of the Bourges castle, the Apremont sur Allier floral park, the Drulon gardens, the gardens of the Ainay le Viel castle, the gardens of the Notre Dame d'Orsay priory, the gardens of the Georges Sand estate, etc.
NO MINIMUM DURATION OVER PERIOD AVAILABLE IN THE CURRENT MONTH (+30 days from today's date)
Minimum duration and period of stay:
Summer school vacation period: 7 nights minimum from Saturday to Saturday Holiday season: 4 nights minimum from Friday to Monday At the weekend (except summer / Christmas / New Year school holidays): 2 nights minimum from Friday to Sunday Weekdays (except summer / Christmas / New Years school holidays): 1 night minimum from Monday to Friday
The price includes a flat rate of 8kwh / day in summer and 10 € / day in winter. The excess consumption will be invoiced on site at the EDF tariff.
Cleaning option: 80 € (on site) Towels option: 3 € / lot (1 bath towel + 1 hand towel) Mountain bike rental package: Price on request Canoe rental package: Price on request Tourist tax in addition to be paid on site: € 0.88 per night per adult
* Basic product provided: bed made on arrival, 2 rolls of toilet paper, 2 dishwasher tablets, dishwashing liquid, cleaning products.
Not supplied: table napkin, household linen (optional)
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Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
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Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 25 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking allowed: in designated areas
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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
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Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 15
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About the area
Bigny
Located in Vallenay, this cottage is in a rural area and on a river. Abbaye de Noirlac and Château de Meillant are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Troncais Forest and Marais de Bourges. Travelling with kids? Consider A.R.E.M.C Centre Culturel and Natural History Museum of Bourges. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and ecotours.
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Frequently asked questions
Does COUNTRY GITE WITH SWIMMING POOL ON RIVER BANK have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
How much does it cost to stay at COUNTRY GITE WITH SWIMMING POOL ON RIVER BANK?
As of 8 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at COUNTRY GITE WITH SWIMMING POOL ON RIVER BANK on 10 May 2026 start from NZ$343, 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 COUNTRY GITE WITH SWIMMING POOL ON RIVER BANK pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet.
How much is parking at COUNTRY GITE WITH SWIMMING POOL ON RIVER BANK?
On-site parking is available at the property.
Where is COUNTRY GITE WITH SWIMMING POOL ON RIVER BANK located?
Located on a river, this family-friendly cottage is 8.6 mi (13.9 km) from Abbaye de Noirlac and 9.3 mi (14.9 km) from Château de Meillant. A.R.E.M.C Centre Culturel and Lignieres Castle are also within 16 miles (25 km). Bigny Station is 11 minutes by foot.
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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Très belle propriété. Cyril, l'hôte, est une personne très agréable il a participé à rendre de ce moment de réunion de famille le plus simple possible avec en plus un cadre parfait pour se ressourcer. Merci !! Si besoin est, je n'hésiterai pas à booker de nouveau ce gîte
Nous avons passé un très bon week-end dans ce gîte rural très grand et pratique pour des familles et des enfants.
Le cadre extérieur est magnifique et très calme et la maison très grande et chaleureuse.
Le propriétaire est très réactif sur les demandes et très souple sur les horaires.
Je recommande ce gîte pour des groupes d'amis ou des grandes familles qui souhaitent se réunir dans un cadre naturel très agréable.
Tout a été parfait du début à la fin et l’endroit est magnifique, très bien équipé, avec un joli et grand jardin très agréable, au calme, les chiens ont adoré et nous aussi. Idéal pour des vacances en famille.
STEPHANIE G.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
julie l.
27 February 2019
Gite magnifique
Nous avons passez un weekend entre amis avec enfants.
Gite spacieux, avec 4 grandes chambres (2lits 2pers par chambre )jacuzzi et douche, salon et salle à manger immenses avec cheminées.
Un parc superbe avec piscine pour les beaux jours.
Un hôte vraiment sympathique et aux petits soins pour nous.
Nous y reviendrons c'est sûr !
julie l.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019
Archival
6/10 Okay
Michelle S.
17 July 2017
Historisches Haus in grossem Garten
Wir haben zwei tolle Wochen in diesem historischen Ferienhaus verbracht. Der riesige, eingezäunte Garten war ein Paradies für unsere Kinder und unsere Hunde. Das Schwimmbad war sehr sauber und wurde täglich vom hilfsbereiten, freundlichen Besitzer des Hauses gewartet. Das Haus könnte die eine oder andere Renovation ertragen, uns hat das aber nicht gestört.