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

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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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Cheillé, Centre-Val De Loire
  • Château Azay-Le-Rideau
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Château de l'Islette
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Valley of the Goupillières
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Tours (TUF-Tours - Loire Valley)
    ‪34 min drive‬

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)

Property manager

Didier et Patricia PLED
Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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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. Château de l'Islette and Maurice Dufresne Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Domaine Nicolas Paget and Pierre et Bertrand Couly. Travelling with kids? Consider Valley of the Goupillières 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

  • Château Azay-Le-Rideau - 5 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Château de l'Islette - 6 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Valley of the Goupillières - 6 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Cave of Goupillières - 10 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Château de Villandry - 18 min drive - 18.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪La Conciergerie - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪L'Atelier Gourmand - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪L'Aigle d'Or - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Au Bon Vin de Touraine - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪I Fratelli - ‬7 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, within 3 mi (5 km) of Loire-Anjou-Touraine Regional Natural Park, Domaine Nicolas Paget and Château Azay-Le-Rideau. Valley of the Goupillières and Cave of Goupillières are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 129 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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 weĺl 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

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

Jane K.

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

Beautiful Gite Beautiful hosts

What a great base to explore this amazing part of France
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

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

Gerry K.

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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

Dorien S., Woudenberg (Utrecht), Netherlands

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

Lovely house with wonderful hosts

We had a wonderful week in this beautiful house. Didier and Patricia are great hosts and made our vacation week to a great stay. The house is very complete and clean with comfortable beds, nice garden, even two bikes and table tennis table. Many things to do in the environment. We can really recommend l'Abeille bleu!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

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
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Karin S.

lovely stay with the family

We had a wonderful stay at The Blue Bee. The house has been lovingly restored and is equally beautiful and functional. Our hosts were welcoming, kind, and very helpful. We especially appreciated suggestions as to what to do with our children (10 and 13) in the region. The fortress and medieval village at Montbazon was a great success, as was the visit to the nearby and newly renovated chateau at Azay-le-Rideau. Would recommend without any hesitation!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Abigail M.

We very much enjoyed our stay at The Blue Bee

The house was very nice and had everything necessary to ensure our comfort. We were lucky with wonderful weather so were able to enjoy the patio,wood-fired grill and loungers. While located in the countryside it was very convenient to major sites like Chateau de Villandry. Take note of Didier’s wonderful photos of local places and notice where they were taken while you travel about. Dicier and Patricia were wonderful hosts who gave us a local bottle of wine as well as their own apple juice and Patricia’s mirabelle preserves when we arrived. We really enjoyed our stay and wished we could have stayed longer.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Carl W., Nottingham

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Idyllic retreat

A beautiful gite in the heart of the Loire valley with Chateaus on the doorstep. Didier and Patricia were wonderful hosts, a package of local produce greeted us upon arrival. The gite is immaculately clean and sympathetically renovated to a very high standard. It is spacious both inside and out, with various outdoor areas to enjoy the tranquility. There is excellent parking onsite and only a short car journey to both Azay-le-Rideau and Langeais, both beautiful towns. Would highly recommend if you are thinking of visiting the stunning Loire valley.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

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

LaDonna M.

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Fabulous

This home was immaculate. The owners had thought of everything and all was of the best quality. The refurbishment and decoration had been done in the best taste. Extremely comfortable to return to after a day out cycling. Slept very well aa the beds were so comfortable. Didier and Patricia are a lovely couple. I just wish I spoke enough French to have a longer conversation with them. It was convenient that they were just next door. Highly recommended!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy W., France Metropolitaine

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Spotless cottage with charming hosts

L'Abeille Bleue is a recently and lovingly renovated cottage in a quiet neighborhood just a short distance from the Azay-Le-Rideau castle. There is plenty to do in the area besides visiting the many beautiful castles, though. Biking, canoeing, kayaking, and the Doué Bioparc are just some of the possibilities. And you won't find kinder hosts anywhere. At one point during our stay I needed to see an eye doctor urgently and Didier drove me to the hospital himself. My family had a wonderful time and we look forward to returning some day.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul M., UK

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Five Star accommodation in a Five Star location

What a lovely place to stay. Fabulous gite in a lovely rural setting, close to all that the Loire has to offer. Our incredibly welcoming hosts, Didier and Patricia, had thought of everything to make our stay perfect. From the lovely bottle of local wine and fresh apple juice to the basic necessities of dishwasher tablets and washing capsules, our every need was catered for! The cottage itself was extremely well appointed but maintained all the charm of its original self. The garden and shaded patio provided the perfect place to relax and unwind with a glass of wine at the end of a day visiting the many attractions of this beautiful region of France. We will definitely be returning again in the future. Un très bon séjour. Merci Didier et Patricia. Nous reviendrons à l'avenir.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael L.

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A superb experience

Didier and Patricia are two marvellous people who have created a marvellous gîte. 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 gîte 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

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

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 à Didier et Patricia.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Marie-France C.

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Séjour familial idéal

Gîte remarquable en tous points : très bien situé, très bien aménagé avec goût dans une petite maison ancienne aux belles proportions ; un charme fou avec son petit jardin fleuri agrémenté de simples! À disposition une grande pelouse sous les arbres fruitiers, des jeux pour enfants. Patricia et Didier ont été aux petits soins pour nous ! facilitant même une réunion dans le jardin avec nos enfants la veille du mariage de notre petite-fille ! Avons apprécié le feu tout prêt dans le poêle car le dernier jour de notre séjour était frisquet. C’est sûr nous reviendrons !
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Axel D.

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Très bon accueil, maison et extérieurs agréables

Merci à Didier et Patricia pour leur accueil. La maison est très 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 gefühlt. Es war alles da, was einen gelungenen Urlaub ausmacht. Das Haus liegt extrem ruhig und ist ein idealer Ausgangsort für viele Ausflüge und Besichtigungen der Loire-Schlösser. Es besteht eine überdachte Parkmöglichkeit. Es ist alles sehr gepflegt und sauber. Wir können die Unterkunft bei Patricia und Didier Pled wärmstens 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 était parfait

Didier et Patricia nous ont chaleureusement accueilli dans leur gîte 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

suzanne p.

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Super

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

10/10 Excellent

Anne-catherine M.

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Stayed 7 nights in Jun 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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