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Charming Character Cottage, Superb Location, Heated Pool and Services And More!
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2 bedrooms 2 bathrooms Sleeps 5 65 sq m
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Explore the area

Monteaux, Centre
- Château de Chaumont13 min drive
- Château d'Amboise20 min drive
- Clos Lucé Castle20 min drive
- Tours (TUF-Tours - Loire Valley)41 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)
Bedroom 1
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 2
2 Single Beds
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom 2
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Charming Character Cottage, Superb Location, Heated Pool and Services And More!
'Les Hortensias' is in the heart of the Loire Valley, between Blois and Tours, just 2 miles from the River Loire. Most of the major Royal Castles are located within a 20-30 minute drive of the property and the International Garden Festival at Chaumont-sur-Loire is just 10 minutes away, cycling distance!
'Les Hortensias' is located on the outskirts of the village of Monteaux, just a 10 minute walk or a two minute bike ride from the village centre with its traditional bar/café, boulangerie, general store, butcher's, post office and hairdressers: ideally positioned for tranquility and practicality.
To the front of the property there is ample parking for up to two cars and an outdoor area reserved for the property.
The cottage comprises: a good-sized lounge-diner, a fully equipped kitchen a downstairs cloakroom and access to the rear of the property to the main and pool.
Upstairs there are two bedrooms, one with a double bed, the other with two full size single beds, a bathroom with a vanity unit, a shower room with a vanity unit and a separate toilet between the two.
To the front of the property there is a private area for outdoor eating with a wooden table and chairs, large parasol and bar-b-que. New for 2015! Direct access to the large main garden with the heated swimming pool (10m x 5m), open from mid-May until the end of September. There are various outdoor games to entertain all age groups - badminton, boules/pétanque ground, croquet, table tennis... Bicycles for children and adults are lent free of charge.
'Les Hortensias' is located on the outskirts of the village of Monteaux, just a 10 minute walk or a two minute bike ride from the village centre with its traditional bar/café, boulangerie, general store, butcher's, post office and hairdressers: ideally positioned for tranquility and practicality.
To the front of the property there is ample parking for up to two cars and an outdoor area reserved for the property.
The cottage comprises: a good-sized lounge-diner, a fully equipped kitchen a downstairs cloakroom and access to the rear of the property to the main and pool.
Upstairs there are two bedrooms, one with a double bed, the other with two full size single beds, a bathroom with a vanity unit, a shower room with a vanity unit and a separate toilet between the two.
To the front of the property there is a private area for outdoor eating with a wooden table and chairs, large parasol and bar-b-que. New for 2015! Direct access to the large main garden with the heated swimming pool (10m x 5m), open from mid-May until the end of September. There are various outdoor games to entertain all age groups - badminton, boules/pétanque ground, croquet, table tennis... Bicycles for children and adults are lent free of charge.
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Amenities
Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
Events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
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
Parties and events are allowed on site
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 USD 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
Monteaux
Monteaux is home to this cottage. Château de Chenonceau and Château de Chaumont are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Plou Et Fils and Clos du Tue Bœuf Winery. Travelling with kids? Consider International Garden Festival of Chaumont-sur-Loire and La Reserve de Beaumarchais. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Monteaux, Centre
What's nearby
- Château de Chaumont - 13 min drive - 11.7 km
- International Garden Festival of Chaumont-sur-Loire - 14 min drive - 12.4 km
- Château d'Amboise - 20 min drive - 19.2 km
- Clos Lucé Castle - 20 min drive - 19.5 km
- Château-Gaillard - 20 min drive - 19.2 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Estaminet - 12 min drive
- Hostellerie du Château - 9 min drive
- La Madeleine de Proust - 9 min drive
- Le Comptoir Méditerranéen - 11 min drive
- Restaurant des Hauts De Loire - 9 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Phil Bignet

Phil and Sandrine Bignet bought the property from their former English owners in November 2021. Phil and Sandrine are totally bilingual and both work in communications, with advanced interpersonal skills. They are very much involved in tourism and will be happy to offer advice on how to make the best use of your stay in the area, should you require it. Phil is a freelance conference interpreter and Sandrine is a Marketing executive with IBM.
We have two children, Marion and Antoine, 28 and 24 years old. Marion works in Paris as a consultant in digital transformation, and Antoine is in his last year of chemical engineering. We also have a very friendly cat named Zephyre and acouple of hens which kids love to pat, and love to eat their eggs.
We have two children, Marion and Antoine, 28 and 24 years old. Marion works in Paris as a consultant in digital transformation, and Antoine is in his last year of chemical engineering. We also have a very friendly cat named Zephyre and acouple of hens which kids love to pat, and love to eat their eggs.
Why they chose this property
Phil and Sandrine spent 9 months travelling between the Loire Valley, Bourgogne and Charente, before choosing Monteaux last year. Why? Because of its central location, excellent road and rail links. There's a main railway station just a few minutes up the road from where you can take a train to Paris (2 hours) and the main Paris-Bordeaux motorway is just 20 minutes away.
The property offers the best of both worlds: calm and relaxation in the beautiful one acre grounds and the accessability to towns and attractions (Amboise, Tours and Blois).
Amboise, just a 15 minute drive away, has a fantastic Sunday morning market where you can find virtually anything from food (wonderful local fruits and vegetables), plants, clothes, hardware to furniture - and lots more. The castle and the Clos Lucé (Leonardo de Vinci's last home) are centrally located and there's a wonderful choice of cafés, bistros, restaurants in the town centre. In July and August, enjoy the wonderful sound and light (son et lumière) shows in the grounds of the castle.
Amboise also boasts the largest freshwater aquarium in Europe and on the Loire you can rent canoes and kayaks. The current takes you effortlessly downstream and is an experience you'll never forget. You'll soon realise why the Loire Valley is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
The property offers the best of both worlds: calm and relaxation in the beautiful one acre grounds and the accessability to towns and attractions (Amboise, Tours and Blois).
Amboise, just a 15 minute drive away, has a fantastic Sunday morning market where you can find virtually anything from food (wonderful local fruits and vegetables), plants, clothes, hardware to furniture - and lots more. The castle and the Clos Lucé (Leonardo de Vinci's last home) are centrally located and there's a wonderful choice of cafés, bistros, restaurants in the town centre. In July and August, enjoy the wonderful sound and light (son et lumière) shows in the grounds of the castle.
Amboise also boasts the largest freshwater aquarium in Europe and on the Loire you can rent canoes and kayaks. The current takes you effortlessly downstream and is an experience you'll never forget. You'll soon realise why the Loire Valley is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
What makes this property unique
Location, location, location, relaxtion and lots of extras (services and facilities) thrown in!
Languages:
English, French, German, Spanish
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