Indre-et-Loire Vacation Rental cottage: Chinon

Charming Cottage in Chinon - pool and air conditioning in heart of Loire Valley

Indre-et-Loire cottage rental - 22-meter lap pool
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Description Cottage, 100 m²,
1 Bedroom, Sleeps 4, 2 Bathrooms
Amenities town, village, private pool, garden, terrace, pets considered
Rates per property
Must pay in Euros
€800 - €1,150/week 
USD Conversion - Estimated
$1,204 - $1,730/week 
Timothy Linwood
+1 212-362-4716
Speaks: English, French
Contact the Owner

Photos and Description of the Indre-et-Loire vacation cottage rental Self-catering with luxurious Master Suite and a private lap pool.

This charming self-catering cottage in the heart of the Loire Valley in Chinon, France is perfect for independent travelers who wish to explore the area’s many châteaux and vineyards. The house is a 15-minute walk to the center of historic Chinon and all services. The area boasts miles of foot and bike paths along the Vienne and Loire rivers as well as throughout the countryside. On the ground floor, a spacious living room looks out onto a sunny terrace that leads to the private 22-meter lap pool, a shower and toilet are adjacent to the stone-walled kitchen and a library with a sofa bed provides access to the Master Suite via a spiral staircase. The Master Bedroom is equipped with air conditioning and a Tempur-Pedic memory foam mattress for your comfort after a long day of exploration, and the en suite spacious bath boasts a modern steam shower, an antique bathtub and a double sink.
Indre-et-Loire cottage rental - 22-meter lap pool

22-meter lap pool
Indre-et-Loire cottage rental - Chez Tim

Chez Tim
Indre-et-Loire cottage rental - Dining

Dining
Indre-et-Loire cottage rental - Sitting area

Sitting area
Indre-et-Loire cottage rental - Sunny Chinon

Sunny Chinon
Indre-et-Loire cottage rental - Master Bedroom

Master Bedroom
Indre-et-Loire cottage rental - Bath

Bath
Indre-et-Loire cottage rental - Kitchen

Kitchen
Indre-et-Loire cottage rental - Antique Tub

Antique Tub
Indre-et-Loire cottage rental - Steam Shower

Steam Shower

Location: Loire Valley < France

Nearest Airport: Tours at 65 Kilometres
Nearest Ferry: Caen at 295 Kilometres
Nearest Train: Chinon at 3 Kilometres
Nearest Motorway: A85 at 12 Kilometres
Nearest Beach: beach at 200 Kilometres
Car: recommended
This self-catering cottage is just a short walk from the center of Old Chinon and the Chateau. Chinon is only a short drive to numerous other chateaux, including Azay-le-Rideau, Chenonceau, and the Royal Abbey of Fontevraud (now the Cultural Center for the West). The Cadre Noir equestrian center is a short drive away in Saumur. The area is also rightly famous for the quality of its wines and the many vineyards are well worth the visit... Chinon, Bourgueil, Vouvray are just a few of them. Chinon is in the middle of a UNESCO protected area and there are hundreds of miles of trails for hiking. On a more practical note, there is food shopping within easy reach as well as a movie theater, cafés, restaurants, banks, post offices, Tourist Information Center and lots of little shops (Thursday is Market Day) - all conveniently at hand.
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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
Winter Nov 1, 2009 - Apr 2, 2010 €800 - - - - - 1 Week
Spring Apr 3, 2010 - May 28, 2010 €950 - - - - - 1 Week
Summer May 29, 2010 - Sep 3, 2010 €1,150 - - - - - 1 Week
Autumn Sep 4, 2010 - Oct 29, 2010 €950 - - - - - 1 Week

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

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

Property Type:
  • cottage (detached)
Accommodation Type:
  • self-catering
Floor Area:
  • 100 m²
Location Type:
  • village
  • town
Theme:
  • tourist attractions
  • historic
General:
  • firewood
  • air-conditioning
  • towels provided
  • telephone
  • linens provided
Kitchen:
  • dish washer
  • microwave
  • freezer
  • oven
  • 4 ring stove
  • washing machine
  • refrigerator
  • clothes dryer
Dining:
  • dining area
  • seating for 6 people
Bathrooms:
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Master Suite - Toilet, Tub, Shower, Double Sink
    Downstairs Shower & WC - Toilet, Shower
  • There is a shower downstairs for people coming in from the pool (or sleeping in the Library) as well as a WC for day-to-day use.
Bedrooms:
  • 1 bedrooms, sleeps maximum of 4 people
  • Master Bedroom - 1 Queen, Tempur-Pedic mattress, and a wardrobe.
    Library - 1 Sleep Sofa /Futon, Sleeps two.
  • Please note that while there is a TV monitor in the bedroom which is equipped with a PAL/SECAM DVD player and a multi-system VCR which reads both US and European tapes, it is not equipped for regular TV viewing at this time. (Regular French TV channels are available via the internet.) There are tapes and DVD's onsite for guests' use.
Entertainment:
  • DVD
  • CD
  • books adult
  • radio
  • video library
  • VCR
  • audio tape player
Internet Access:
  • internet access
  • broadband access
Outside:
  • parking
  • garden
  • terrace
  • barbecue
  • parking off street
  • 10 garden chairs
Swimming Pools:
  • private pool
  • outdoor pool
Suitability:
  • unsuitable for elderly or infirm
  • wheelchair inaccessible
  • pets considered
  • children not allowed
  • long term renters welcome
Local Activities:
  • walking
  • golf
  • roller blading
  • cycling
  • fishing
  • tennis
  • swimming
  • horseback riding
  • paragliding
Attractions:
  • equestrian events
  • museums
  • forests
  • hospital
  • churches
  • ATM/bank
  • cinemas
  • groceries
Leisure Activities:
  • hiking
  • sight seeing
Nearby Attraction / Facility:
  • coin laundry
  • scenic drives
  • ruins
  • winery tours
  • restaurants
Nearby Services:
  • medical services
Notes: Please note that while there is a TV monitor in the bedroom which is equipped with a PAL/SECAM DVD player and a multi-system VCR which reads both US and European tapes, it is not equipped for regular TV viewing at this time. (Regular French TV channels are available via the internet.) There are tapes and DVD's onsite for guests' use.

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

A Day Out in Paris: Chinon is a 35-minute drive from Tours (train service also exists) and Paris is just an additional hour away on the high-speed TGV (train de grande vitesse) which makes it more than possible to head to Paris for a day's shopping or sightseeing. TGV service also links Tours to Disneyland Paris, Charles-De-Gaulle (Roissy) International Airport, Lille, Poitiers and Bordeaux, as well as London, England and Brussels, Belgium. If driving to Paris, please allow 3 hours.

Chinon and the Area: Chinon is a town rich in both culture and history. The old town – la vielle ville – is nestled in between the Château on top of the hill and the river Vienne. For many generations, it was the home of kings and the seat of the government. Interestingly, it was the home of the Plantegenet Kings (yes, of England). Henry II and Eleanor of Aquitaine resided in and kept the Royal Treasury in Chinon. Their son, Richard the Lionhearted, was also born here. Westminster Abbey houses all but these two English Monarchs (and it is said that they occasionally ask for them). The Royal Abbey of Fontevraud, approx. 30 km from Chinon, houses their life-sized 'gisants.' This 12th centuray abbey, to which Eleanor retired, is well worth the visit. If you want to get a feel for Chinon and this period of its long history, see the film 'Lion in Winter' with Katherine Hepburn.

Rabelais: Chinon was the birthplace of François Rabelais (1494-1553), renaissance man, monk, doctor, philosopher and writer. You can visit his country home, La Devinière, which is just a few miles away. Rabelais made Chinon famous by using it as the center of his Picrocholine War with his gigantic heros Gargantua and Pantagruel.

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

Rating
2 out of 5

Nice area

France Summer 2009 United Kingdom
Review Submitted: September 3, 2009 Date of Stay: August 2009
This house is in a really nice area, the town of Chinon is only a few minutes away, with good restaurants, bakery, chateau etc. There are also many, many vineyards selling excellent wine at very reasonable prices, so go with an empty car!

The house is basic but kept clean, good shower and nice deep bath. There is a dishwasher, and washing machine which is very handy! Internet access is free, which was handy as we couldn't get the TV to work, we did manage to get it to play DVD's though, and there were quite a few to choose from.

Bedroom had air con which was good after the hot days, comfy bed and plenty of space in the room. Personally I would have preferred it if the condoms (presumably from previous holiday makers) were hidden in a drawer/disposed of, rather than left on top of the bedside table. They were unused, but I still felt it rather inappropriate.

The garden is pretty average, there is no 'lawned' area. The area around the house is mainly weeds with a few wild flowers, the area around the pool does have some grass. We didn't dare go bare foot though as we picked up a lot of broken glass over our stay. The pool is fine, temperature seems to hover around 26C.
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