Indre-et-Loire Vacation Rental cottage

Le Clos: Charming centuries old winemaker's cottage on the Loire

Indre-et-Loire cottage rental - view of house and Loire from rose arbor
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Description Cottage, 1000 sq. ft.,
2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6, 2 Bathrooms
Amenities river, village, garden, pets considered, air-conditioning, internet access
Rates per property (USD)
$1,170 - $1,250/week 
Accepts Online Payments
Lenita & Michael Locey
+1 913-367-3139
+33 (0)2 47-57 31 92
Speaks: English, French, Spanish
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Photos and Description of the Indre-et-Loire vacation cottage rental 2 bedrooms + sofa bed, 2 bathrooms, sleeps 4-6

Fifteen years ago, when we first saw “Le Clos,” it was love at first sight! This is a stone double-cottage surrounded by gardens, with all of its historic charm intact, but beautifully restored and with all the modern conveniences added (including new plumbing and electric service and new, state-of-the-art central heating and air). Overlooking the Loire River in a picturesque hamlet, in the zone recently listed as one of the UNESCO World Heritage sites, this is the perfect starting point for an enchanting visit to France’s glorious historical past. The “royal river” flows majestically through its castle-studded valley and past the foot of the hillside where “Le Clos” nestles among the vines and flowers.
Indre-et-Loire cottage rental - The secluded courtyard is ready for your picnics

The secluded courtyard is ready for your picnics
Indre-et-Loire cottage rental - Roses on the dining table--seats 6

Roses on the dining table--seats 6
Indre-et-Loire cottage rental - loft bedroom with very good firm mattress

loft bedroom with very good firm mattress

Indre-et-Loire cottage rental - airy tower bedroom with new trundle twin beds

airy tower bedroom with new trundle twin beds
Indre-et-Loire cottage rental - stairway from dining room to loft bedroom

stairway from dining room to loft bedroom
Indre-et-Loire cottage rental - view of house and Loire from rose arbor

view of house and Loire from rose arbor
Indre-et-Loire cottage rental - Fully equipped kitchen (in midst of dinner prep!)

Fully equipped kitchen (in midst of dinner prep!)
Indre-et-Loire cottage rental - main floor bathroom

main floor bathroom
Indre-et-Loire cottage rental - Go out the french doors from living rm to picnic!

Go out the french doors from living rm to picnic!
Indre-et-Loire cottage rental - shower bathroom in tower bedroom

shower bathroom in tower bedroom
Indre-et-Loire cottage rental - courtyard in October

courtyard in October
Indre-et-Loire cottage rental - view of house and Loire from parking area

view of house and Loire from parking area

Location: Loire Valley < France

Nearest Airport: Tours at 25 Miles
Nearest Train: Amboise at 4 Miles
Car: recommended
First of all, there are the chateaux. The kings knew it, and it's still true: here in the 'garden of France,' life is good. Choose the best fruits, vegetables, cheeses, and wines at the twice-weekly Amboise farmer's market, one of the most popular in the area. Discover the sparkling white wines of Vouvray and Montlouis, the full-bodied reds of Chinon and Bourgueil, the cheeses and charcuterie for which the area is famous. An on-site 'tasting' visit to some of the many producers is a rewarding and delightful experience. Visit Leonardo da Vinci's home in Amboise and some of the breath-takingly beautiful castles--the 'Sleeping Beauty' castle at Ussé, the royal castles of Amboise, Chinon, Chambord, Blois, and many others. Dining out becomes a fine art with many nearby restaurants in all price ranges. There are town fairs, parades, medieval jousts, village-wide flea markets in Spring and Summer. So much to enjoy!

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Rental Rates for this vacation cottage rental in Indre-et-Loire, France

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Rental rates quoted in:
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Dates Rates
Name of Period Begins Ends Weekly Week
Night		 Weekend Weekend
Night		 Extra
Night		 Monthly Minimum Stay
low Season Oct 1, 2009 - Mar 31, 2010 $1,170 - - - - - 5 Nights
Notes: rates are calculated in euros:850 euros per week. Paymnt in $ changes w/exchange rate
middle Season Apr 1, 2010 - May 15, 2010 $1,250 - - - - - 5 Nights
Notes: rates are calculated in euros:900 euros per week. Paymnt in $ changes w/exchange rate

Payment is usually accepted in the quoted currency (US Dollars) unless the currency and the amount is specifically agreed in advance with the owner / advertiser.

Additional information about rental rates

  • 950 euros per week high season, 900 euros middle season, 850 euros per week low season

    Pay by check or PayPal in dollars, bank transfer or check in euros.
  • Twenty-five percent secures your rental dates. The other 75% would be due one month before your stay begins. Rates fluctuate with the daily euro/dollar exchange rate until paid. The security deposit ($200) should be sent in a separate check so that we could send it back uncashed if there is no loss, damage, or phone usage beyond that explained below.
    For booking, along with the rental deposit we ask for name, address, phone, and e-mail of all in your party. Our cancellation policy: we will refund any amount received from you only if we are able to rebook for the period reserved by you. No refunds are made after the beginning of the rental period.

Accommodation and Amenities for this vacation cottage rental in Indre-et-Loire, France

Property Type:
  • cottage
Floor Area:
  • 1000 sq. ft.
Location Type:
  • village
  • river
Theme:
  • historic
  • romantic
General:
  • restaurant dining guide
  • toilet paper
  • hair dryer
  • air-conditioning
  • local maps
  • towels provided
  • central heating
  • activities guide
  • alarm clock
  • telephone
  • linens provided
  • local activities guide
Kitchen:
  • oven
  • coffee maker
  • toaster
  • iron & board
  • washing machine
  • stove top burners
  • cooking utensils
  • refrigerator
  • clothes dryer
  • dish washer
  • microwave
  • freezer
  • lobster pot
  • spices
Living Room:
  • sofabed
  • fireplace
  • comfy seating for 7 people
Dining:
  • dining area
  • seating for 6 people
Bathrooms:
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Bathroom 1 - Combination Tub/Shower, Toilet
    Bathroom 2 - Toilet, Shower
  • Each guest will have a big, fluffy towel and wash cloth. There is a washer and dryer you may use to refresh them after use.
Bedrooms:
  • 2 bedrooms, sleeps maximum of 6 people
  • Bedroom 1 - 1 Double, 1 Baby Crib
    Bedroom 2 - 2 Twin/ Single
    Living room - 1 Sleep Sofa /Futon, double
  • Luxury sheets and down pillows and comforters are provided. The mattresses are all recent and firm. The sleeper sofa, however, is not meant for long-term use.
Entertainment:
  • VCR
  • stereo system
  • music library
  • video library
  • satellite or cable
  • games kids
  • radio
  • TV
  • books
  • DVD
  • books adult
  • toys kids
  • CD
Internet Access:
  • internet access
  • broadband access
  • wireless broadband
  • computer available
Communication / Internet:
  • computer PC
Outside:
  • outdoor grill gas
  • parking
  • garden
  • barbecue
  • parking off street
  • patio stone/concrete
  • 8 garden chairs
Suitability:
  • children welcome
  • wheelchair inaccessible
  • pets considered
  • long term renters welcome
  • unsuitable for elderly or infirm
  • non smoking only
Local Activities:
  • golf
  • cycling
  • walking
  • fishing
  • tennis
  • swimming
  • horseback riding
  • antiquing
Onsite Services:
  • housekeeper optional
Attractions:
  • museums
  • forests
  • hospital
  • theme parks
  • ATM/bank
  • cinemas
  • groceries
  • botanical garden
  • churches
Leisure Activities:
  • freshwater fishing
  • hiking
  • sight seeing
  • bird watching
Nearby Attraction / Facility:
  • restaurants
  • ruins
  • winery tours
  • scenic drives
Nearby Services:
  • medical services
Notes: The gourmet kitchen is well-equipped with all utensils, cuisinart, herb chopper, mixer, kettle, plus dishwasher, washing machine, electric tumble dryer, microwave, convection and conventional oven. Fridge has a special shelf for wine bottles (oh those French!!) and a large freezer. The TV set in the living room is connected to the satellite receiving CNN, Sky, and BBC news in English. The DVD player has several English-language movies, many suitable for children. If you have a wi-fi enabled laptop, you can enjoy our DSL high-speed internet service, provided free of charge. There is a several-year-old HP laptop you may use, also. We provide free phone calls to fixed lines inside France, to the continental USA, Canada, Australia, and parts of Asia. We also provide central heating and cooling for year-round comfort.

Further details for this vacation cottage rental in Indre-et-Loire, France

What to do in the area: Besides the well-documented cultural outings (castles, many with sound and light shows, of Amboise, Chenonceau, Chambord, Blois, Chaumont, Azay-le-Rideau, Ussé, Villandry, to name a few; Leonardo da Vinci’s home in Amboise; numerous museums, monuments, and open-air markets in Tours), there are many recreational attractions as well: the aquarium, the mini-chateaux, Fantasy Forest (a children’s amusement park), kayaking, hiking, biking, golf, tennis, and swimming within fifteen minutes of the house, Dining out becomes a fine art with many nearby restaurants in all price ranges, from the deliciously simple to the gastronomical splurge. For the shoppers, there are many gift and specialty shops in town and large department stores in Tours, plus regular flea markets and special town fairs with their parades, medieval jousts, or vide-grenier (village-wide flea markets) in Spring and Summer.

What to do at 'Le Clos': Outside, we have planted the garden with roses, fruit trees, herbs, flowering shrubs and annuals. Depending on the time of year, you can help yourself to cherries, plums, grapes, apples or figs. We love to relax under the rose arbor while enjoying some of the local specialties which abound here in the “Garden of France.” It's a wonderful place to sit, contemplate the beautiful Loire river, and dream.

We’ve totally succumbed to the enchantment of our little corner of Touraine and all it has to offer, and we think you’ll love it, too. Michael & Lenita Locey

Other Activities: castles, monuments, gardens, gastronomy

Reviews for this vacation cottage rental in Indre-et-Loire, France

Rating
5 out of 5

Guestbook Comment

John and Judith Grant Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Review Submitted: June 28, 2006 Date of Stay: June 2006
We found Amboise an excellent base for visiting the
Loire, and the Loceys' cottage, both atmospheric and
practical, was a delightful choice for 3 weeks in May
and June. Our sons and their wives joined us for a
week each and we all enjoyed the profusion of roses,
irises, poppies and (toward the end) the cherry tree!
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Rating
5 out of 5

Guestbook Comment

HAC152808 Buffalo Grove, IL
Review Submitted: July 16, 2008 Date of Stay: July 2008
My husband and I and our two grown sons had a
wonderful time visiting the Loire Valley while
staying at Le Clos. We found the cottage to be
comfortable, charming, and well appointed. Pascal
and Pascale were very helpful and personable as
well. We hope to be able to return for a longer stay
sometime.
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Rating
5 out of 5

Guestbook Comment

HAC140184 Springboro, Ohio USA
Review Submitted: May 16, 2008 Date of Stay: May 2008
Our family had a wonderful rural France adventure courtesy of Michael and Lenita's lovely villa. It was everything I'd hoped and dreamt about. After 7 years in Europe in the service my family and I longed to once again enjoy Europe. France was never so lovely; the Loire valley never more beautiful, and all via the quaint cottage perched upon a hill in a small little village full of charm. Go and you will not want to leave...we didn't.
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Rating
5 out of 5

Guestbook Comment

Joelle Arvin Charlottesville, Virginia
Review Submitted: November 6, 2005 Date of Stay: November 2005
Hello Michael and Lenita,

Your home is so charming that we fell in love with it and are planning on returning for a longer stay in the near future. Even though it was getting a bit late in the season and it was cool enough that we needed the heat inside, we had wonderful weather during our week at "Le Clos". We enjoyed revisiting all the wonderful places that we enjoyed while we lived in Touraine, and adding some we did not know. Amboise is lovely and we certainly have not exhausted its charm! It was a pleasure to cook in your wonderful kitchen, but we also enjoyed some of the restaurants you recommended, especially "Le Cheval Blanc". Your neighbors, Pascal and Pascale were very helpful.

We loved Touraine when we lived there, and we loved it when we stayed at "Le Clos". We shall return!

Fondly

James and Joelle Arvin
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Rating
5 out of 5

Guestbook Comment

Naoko and Renee Los Angeles, CA
Review Submitted: October 14, 2005 Date of Stay: October 2005
Hello Lenita and Michael,
I hope you are having a wonderful time in Amboise. We had a wonderful, amazing time in Amboise. The stay at the house was just perfect. I managed to drive a stick shift out of the house up the hill (I re-learned 1 week before the trip). You really have a beautiful house. We made few friends at the open air market, whom we promised to send pictures to. The bakery that you recommended was phenomenal. We tried "Dame Blanche" and also the chocolate one. Just fabulous! We bicycled to Chambord, Chenonceau, Villandry and Azay-le-Rideau. The weather was nice and really warmed up toward the end of the week. The town of Amboise was just perfect, small but not too small. People in town have been wonderful, too. We would love to come back. We are waiting the announcement of Tour schedule later this week to see if they will go infront of the house. Thank you so much and have a wonderful rest of your fall in Amboise.
Naoko and Renee
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