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L 'Abeille bleue - Cottage *** - 4/6 people - Azay-le-Rideau - from 70 € / night

Riverside cottage with kitchen and patio

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 680 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 3

1 Single Murphy Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Bathroom 4

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

L 'Abeille bleue - Cottage *** - 4/6 people - Azay-le-Rideau - from 70 € / night

Located in the Regional Natural Park Loire-Anjou, between Tours and Chinon, 5 km from Azay-le-Rideau and 12 km of Langeais, between the forest of Chinon and the Indre valley, our house is a rural house independent of 80 m2 on closed ground. Passionate about nature or cultural outings, its location will delight you.

ANIMALS NOT ALLOWED

HOUSING
Country house ground floor and floor
Central heating
wireless Internet

AMENITIES
Living room / Kitchen (new or recent appliances):
- traditional oven
- induction cooking plate
- microwave oven
- fridge Freezer
- dishwasher

- wood stove (wood available)

Living room :
- TV - DVD / Blu-ray
- sofa bed type BZ 160 (mattress bedding daily)

Shower room DRC:
- Italian shower
- washbasin
- wall-mounted hair dryer
- WC corner
- washing machine

Bedroom :
- 1 bed 180 x 200 label "Beautiful bedding"

Mezzanine bedroom:
- 2 beds of 90 x 200 label "Beautiful bedding"

Shower room floor
- shower cabin
- washbasin

WC floor

Baby equipment:
- reclining baby chair recliner
- cot with mattress (mattress and fitted sheet provided)
- bathtub

Bed linen, towels provided (beds made on arrival).

EXTERIOR

Terrace
- garden furniture
- barbecue

Large enclosed relaxation area
- Ping pong table

Three Star Rating (May 2016)

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
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

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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Property Registration Number 81962114500013

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

Cheille

Located in Cheille, this cottage is in a rural area and on a river. Domaine Nicolas Paget and Pierre et Bertrand Couly are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Valley of the GoupilliĂšres and Saint-Benoit Aventure. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby power boating, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding.
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Cheillé, Centre-Val De Loire

What's nearby

  • ChĂąteau Azay-Le-Rideau - 5 min drive - 4.4 km
  • ChĂąteau de l'Islette - 6 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Valley of the GoupilliĂšres - 6 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Cave of GoupilliĂšres - 10 min drive - 7.7 km
  • ChĂąteau de Villandry - 19 min drive - 18.2 km

Getting around

  • Rivarennes Station - 7 min drive
  • Tours (TUF-Tours - Loire Valley) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • â€ȘL'orangerie D'azay - ‬6 min drive
  • â€ȘLa Ripaille - ‬6 min drive
  • â€ȘSh Tacos - ‬14 min drive
  • â€ȘPaul - ‬8 min drive
  • â€ȘBar De La Plage - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is L 'Abeille bleue - Cottage *** - 4/6 people - Azay-le-Rideau - from 70 € / night pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at L 'Abeille bleue - Cottage *** - 4/6 people - Azay-le-Rideau - from 70 € / night?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at L 'Abeille bleue - Cottage *** - 4/6 people - Azay-le-Rideau - from 70 € / night?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is L 'Abeille bleue - Cottage *** - 4/6 people - Azay-le-Rideau - from 70 € / night located?

This family-friendly Cheille cottage is located on a river, just steps away from Loire-Anjou-Touraine Regional Natural Park and Chateaux de la Loire. Domaine Nicolas Paget and ChĂąteau Azay-Le-Rideau are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 136 out of 138 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 138 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 138 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 138 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 138 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lynn B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It is a beautiful house in a delightful setting. The owners gave us such a warm welcome and could not have done more to make us feel at home. We had a restful week exploring the wonderful area and the children enjoyed returning back to the lovely garden to play badminton or table tennis.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Viv C.

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

Delightful

Patricia and Didier made us very welcome and are clearly proud of the gite they have created and rightly so. We could not fault a thing, spotlessly clean, and the property had everything you could possibly need for a comfy stay, even mozzy coils! We really loved the apple juice made from their own apples, nothing you can buy comes close. The garden is charming, lots of space for lounging, herbs to pick for cooking and we were able to take ripe cherries from their tree. There is plenty to do in the area and some great restaurants. Thank you again Patricia and Didier, we hope to return.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerry K.

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

Most enjoyable

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay of one week. Hosts are next door and were very welcoming and friendly. Nonetheless, we were totally private. The house is extremely well equipped and lacks nothing. We would have no hesitation in recommending.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Trevor H.

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Tranquillity Personified

We had a truly comfortable and peaceful week long stay here at L'Abeille Bleu. Didier and Patricia are lovely people and excellent hosts, we really appreciated the welcome. They have given much thought to equipping the property with everything you require for a perfect stay. The cottage is set in a rural area of peace and tranquillity, perfect for winding down but is also well placed for visiting the magnificent Chateau's, Vineyards and beautiful countryside in this region. Thank you. Trevor & Sue
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louise B.

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Summer get-away....

Dear Patricia & Didier, huge thanks for a fabulous stay in your beautiful holiday home. It really is very comfortable and has everything you need for a family holiday. We loved the sun terrace and made huge use of the garden for family games. It was a lovely area of the Loire to visit, with plenty of options for outings nearby. We enjoyed visiting the Chateaus and the numerous cycling routes nearby. We also enjoyed visiting the vineyards and loved your recommendation of the local one!! Thanks for your fabulous hospitality and we will recommend your house to our friends and family. We may well return........best wishes, Simon, Louise & Fraser.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michael L.

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A superb experience

Didier and Patricia are two marvellous people who have created a marvellous gĂźte. Its revealed stone, exposed beams and original floors create a beautiful environment, full of textures and shapes. This is complemented by modern kitchen and bathroom fixtures of the highest quality, and the superb wooden staircase and table in the kitchen. Everything is tasteful and delightful. The house is generously equipped: plenty of cutlery, towels, crockery, pans, chairs. Mosquito nets and blinds protected us effectively from heat and bites! The whole place was spotlessly clean - probably the cleanest gĂźte we have ever experienced in years of visiting France - and provided with cleaning materials to maintain that standard. Everything was provided to make the stay pleasant, easy and enjoyable. Our hosts gave us a warm welcome on arrival, and also maintained a discrete distance as we lived our parallel lives. The calm of the interior is matched by the peaceful surroundings: an excellent place to relax. Thank you for a superb experience!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Moustaches N.

Lovely house and excellent base Loire/Indre

L'abeille bleue is a wonderful house, beautifully equipped and tastefully decorated and furnished. The house is spacious for 4 people and has two superb bathrooms, large kitchen, beautiful bedrooms and even a living room too. The terrace area and garden right outside the kitchen are lovely and a real sun-trap. Didier and Patricia are very warm and welcoming hosts, and are on hand if there is anything you need at all during your visit. Nothing is too much trouble, if needed. They are discreet hosts, also. Situated in a little hamlet, the location is very tranquil and restful. You can reach the town of Azay le Rideau in just a few minutes, as well as many places along the Indre river, and the Loire, Cher and Vienne rivers. Especially enjoyed visiting the Chateau d'Islette where you can hire a small rowing boat on the Indre. Further afield, Tours, Amboise are within easy reach. L'abeille bleue is a perfect place to stay, and we would not hesitate to return. It is also an excellent base for exploring the area. Merci Ă  Didier et Patricia.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Delphine H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
L'accueil, la gentillesse des propriétaires, le confort et la beauté de la maison
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

kate b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
L’Abeille Bleue was the perfect place to stay in the Loire Valley. The cottage was lovely. Very clean and so quiet. We made dinner there one night and had all the cooking supplies we needed. We were able to visit many chateaus, distances between 15 and 45 minutes with our car. Didier and Patricia have created the perfect home away from home. Merci beaucoup!!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen W.

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Lovely house and garden, the pictures do not do it justice. Very clean and comfortable, beautifully and sympathetically restored. Check in was straight forward, and communication with Didier and Patricia very easy. They were helpful and attentive hosts, making sure we had everything we needed and that the central heating was working etc. We would be happy to return with family and would definitely recommend. Beautiful area with lots to do and see.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

JEAN-YVES K.

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location trÚs agréable proche des lieux à visiter.propriétaires d'une gentillesse extrÚme.avons beaucoup apprécié ce séjour et le recommandons.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

B. W.

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Wir bestĂ€tigen alle positiven EindrĂŒcke unserer Vorredner. Das Cottage ist wahrlich ein Traum. Höchst geschmackvoll und originell ausgestattet, mit viel Liebe renoviert und dekoriert und einfach urgemĂŒtlich. Das Besitzerpaar ist ganz reizend und sehr gastfreundlich. Die gĂŒnstige Lage in einem kleinen Weiler mitten in der Natur, jedoch zentral, um tolle Ziele zu erreichen, ein riesiger Obstgarten, Vogelstimmen, HĂŒhnergackern, frische Luft. Wir haben wunderbar geschlafen und uns hervorragend erholt. Die blaue Biene ist ein wahres SchmuckstĂŒck, in das wir bestimmt wiederkehren werden.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Manuela L.

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Wir haben uns sehr sehr wohl gefĂŒhlt. Das Haus ist liebevoll und ökologisch hervorragend hergestellt. Es fehlt an nichts. Der Garten ist sehr gemĂŒtlich. Man kann hervorragend entspannen und die NĂ€he zu den Schlössern ist wunderbar. Die Gastgeber sind ausgesprochen freundlich und einem sehr zugewandt, wobei die PrivatsphĂ€re sehr respektiert wird.Wir können das Haus sehr empfehlen und werden es wieder buchen.Bernhard und Manuela
Stayed 21 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Piet en Ilene D.

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Wonderful stay in a cosy house

This was the most cosy and well equipped house we ever stayed in! So much care was taken to ensure we had everything we needed! Very tastefully renovated in a quiet little hamlet, near many, very beautiful places! We visited lots of them: castles of Ussé, Chinon, Azay, l'Islette, a true gem! A week wasn't long enough! We were only with the 2 of us but if you come with more people, take note that there is only one bedroom with a door and that you have to pass the (very beautiful) open space with 2 beds! The beds are of great quality, the insect screens in al the windows such a thoughtful addition!!! We thank Didier and Patricia for their hospitality and lovely gifts! It was a very hot week, but inside the house it stayed nice and cool!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise W.

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Abeille bleue, écrin vert apaisant, hÎtes attentionnés.

Deux couples, amis, seniors avancĂ©s... nous revisitions le Val de Loire, depuis le gĂźte de Patricia et Didier.GĂźte adaptĂ© pour cohabiter, se retrouver sans se gĂȘner.GĂźte trĂšs bien Ă©quipĂ©. En tout. Jusqu'au dĂ©tail. TrĂšs belle restauration. Tout est bien rĂ©flĂ©chi, et avec goĂ»t !Belle literie. Beau linge. Par exemple.L'Abeille bleue a aussi Ă©tĂ© un Eden en ces jours de canicule... La maison reste bien fraĂźche ; il suffit de faire le nĂ©cessaire. ET : les hauts arbres du verger, mis Ă  disposition, garantissent un espace rare, et dispensent une ombre dense hautement apprĂ©ciĂ©e !Patricia et Didier nous ont arrangĂ©s pour l'heure d'arrivĂ©e. Nous savions qu'ils Ă©taient disponibles, si besoin.Petites attentions. Souci de notre bien-ĂȘtre. Oui.Mais avec eux, cela a Ă©tĂ© aussi une belle rencontre. Le tourisme doublĂ© d'une dimension humaine, chaleureuse, c'est toujours un cadeau de la vie !
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerald W.

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

Holiday near Azay-Le-Rideau

Well appointed gite in a very quiet hamlet very close to Azay-Le-Rideau. The gite has been well renovated, has a large garden and is very weÄșl equipped. The hosts were charming and helpful and although they lived next door, were very unobtrusive yet always available for advice/help. Would be very happy to come back again.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie-France C.

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

Séjour familial idéal

GĂźte remarquable en tous points : trĂšs bien situĂ©, trĂšs bien amĂ©nagĂ© avec goĂ»t dans une petite maison ancienne aux belles proportions ; un charme fou avec son petit jardin fleuri agrĂ©mentĂ© de simples! À disposition une grande pelouse sous les arbres fruitiers, des jeux pour enfants. Patricia et Didier ont Ă©tĂ© aux petits soins pour nous ! facilitant mĂȘme une rĂ©union dans le jardin avec nos enfants la veille du mariage de notre petite-fille ! Avons apprĂ©ciĂ© le feu tout prĂȘt dans le poĂȘle car le dernier jour de notre sĂ©jour Ă©tait frisquet. C’est sĂ»r nous reviendrons !
Un bouquet nous attendait 
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Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Axel D.

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TrÚs bon accueil, maison et extérieurs agréables

Merci à Didier et Patricia pour leur accueil. La maison est trÚs bien équipée, tout y est! Bonne literie, les 2 salles de bain permettent de cohabiter aisément .
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roland K.

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Ein wunderschöner Aufenthalt

Wir (4 Erwachsene Ü50) wurden sehr herzlich empfangen und haben uns von der ersten Sekunde an in dem Haus sehr wohl gefĂŒhlt. Es war alles da, was einen gelungenen Urlaub ausmacht. Das Haus liegt extrem ruhig und ist ein idealer Ausgangsort fĂŒr viele AusflĂŒge und Besichtigungen der Loire-Schlösser. Es besteht eine ĂŒberdachte Parkmöglichkeit. Es ist alles sehr gepflegt und sauber. Wir können die Unterkunft bei Patricia und Didier Pled wĂ€rmstens empfehlen.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Celine B.

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Tout simplement exceptionnel

Gite superbe, spacieux et chaleureux, disposant qui plus est de tout le nécessaire pour un séjour réussi. L'accueil des propriétaires est lui aussi parfait. Un grand merci !
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marc-Antoine H.

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Tout Ă©tait parfait

Didier et Patricia nous ont chaleureusement accueilli dans leur gßte confortable, parfaitement équipé (nous etions avec un nourisson de 1 an et enfant de 4 ans), bien placé, et rénové avec un respect de l'ancien dans une démarche écogique. La grange est un plus pour garer le véhicule et y stocker les vélo au sec. Nous y avons passé d'excellentes vacances.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter B.

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A fruitful stay in a peaceful cottage

Despite some unseasonal cold and wet weather and suffering from colds caught on the ferry from GB we really enjoyed our 2 weeks at L’Abeille Bleue. What made it so great was the warmth of our hosts Didier and Patricia, a most welcoming and generous couple. Didier was so concerned that we understood how the heating system worked (we really needed it!) that he came in twice to check that we understood it. And we also benefitted greatly from gifts of fruit (peaches, apples, figs) and vegetables from their potager. We went home with a large box of figs for jam picked only a few feet from the back door. The cottage is a few minutes from Azay-le-Rideau and within easy reach of all the main Loire chateaux and other sites. The little settlement of Grand Vaujoint is very peaceful. We managed to sit outside when the sun appeared and could see that the shaded patio and garden would be great in the heat of summer. We walked several times on the small traffic-free roads around the cottage, which are virtually traffic-free. To cap it all we actually saw a blue bee on the wall by the patio!
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

suzanne p.

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Super

Situé à un carrefour trÚs important pour les visites trÚs intéressantes
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen T.

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Fantastic gite

Lovely, spacious house that comfortably accommodated five adults. It is extremely well equipped with tea towels, dishwasher tablets etc all provided. We especially enjoyed the outside space, eating out under the sail ok the patio and playing badminton and table tennis in the garden. The helpful owners have thought of everything!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sian S.

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Chateau experience

This was a very comfortable gite. It was very well equipped and had a lovely welcoming feel to the place. The owners are lovely and welcoming. The location is excellent for exploring most of the chateaus. The local villages are beautiful and people are very welcoming.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

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