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Charming Character Cottage, Superb Location, Heated Pool and Services And More!

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Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 565 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Monteaux, Centre
  • Château de Chaumont
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Château d'Amboise
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Clos Lucé Castle
    ‪20 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.

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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
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
no smoking inside the property and no glasses and bottles by the pool please

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.
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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

  • Veuves Monteaux Station - 4 min drive
  • Tours (TUF-Tours - Loire Valley) - 36 min drive

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

Does Charming Character Cottage, Superb Location, Heated Pool and Services And More! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Charming Character Cottage, Superb Location, Heated Pool and Services And More! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming Character Cottage, Superb Location, Heated Pool and Services And More!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Character Cottage, Superb Location, Heated Pool and Services And More!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming Character Cottage, Superb Location, Heated Pool and Services And More! located?

Set in Monteaux, this family-friendly cottage is within 9 mi (15 km) of International Garden Festival of Chaumont-sur-Loire, La Reserve de Beaumarchais and Loisirs Loire Valley. Loire Aventure CKCA and Mini-Châteaux Park are also within 12 miles (20 km). Veuves Monteaux Station is 30 minutes by foot.

About the host

Hosted by Phil Bignet

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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.

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.

What makes this property unique

Location, location, location, relaxtion and lots of extras (services and facilities) thrown in!

Languages:

English, French, German, Spanish