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A lovely gite, well equipped, with private terraces and a shared heated pool

A lovely gite, well equipped, with private terraces and a shared heated pool

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Les Ecuries
Lounge and Dining area with comfortable seating for seven.
The farmhouse kitchen.
Taste the local wine and cheeses

Overview of A lovely gite, well equipped, with private terraces and a shared heated pool

Reviews
9.6 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7125 sq m

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill

Explore the area

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Abilly, Centre-Val De Loire
  • Popular LocationDescartes Monument5 min drive
  • Popular LocationPrehistory Museum of Grand Pressigny12 min drive
  • Popular LocationSpa Source La Roche Posay29 min drive
  • AirportTours (TUF-Tours - Loire Valley)58 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

A lovely gite, well equipped, with private terraces and a shared heated pool

We know how important location is to get the best from your holiday, which is why we know you will enjoy your stay with us at Le Bouchet and we only have two gites, each with its own private landscaped areas to make sure you have as peaceful and relaxing time as possible.
Le Bouchet is located in the quiet, beautiful wooded countryside of the Touraine region in the Loire Valley yet only five minutes from Descartes with its shops, bars, restaurants and supermarkets and well within reach of the major Loire chateaux and vineyards. The local area is a rich haven for wildlife, with red deer and wild boar roaming around and buzzards crying out as they circle overhead; herons and many different types of wild birds are often seen in and around the local lake.
We have tried to extend that environment into the gardens at Le Bouchet which are extensively landscaped and planted to attract the wildlife while at the same time offering you the amenities you need to enjoy your holiday, the large heated pool with its own terrace where you can keep an eye on the little ones, a picnic area overlooking the pool and a play area with swing, slide, climbing frame and goals for a game of football.
Our two gites have been renovated to a very high standard providing all the necessary facilities you need to get the most from your holiday.
This gite, Les Ecuries has been restored from what were the old horse stables and many of the original beams and features have been retained to provide comfortable, spacious accommodation that has been designed to be as handicapped friendly as possible and includes:

Upstairs:
· One double bedroom with its own lounge area and a bedroom with three single beds. Both bedrooms have air conditioning units, fans and hair dryers
· Large family bathroom with shower cubicle, hand basin, toilet and heater

Downstairs:
· One double bedroom
· Large wet room with walk-in shower, hand basin, toilet and heater. Grab rails are provided throughout together with a shower stool. The wet room is tiled with non-slip tiles
· Fully fitted, well equipped kitchen including a dishwasher, washing machine, large fridge/freezer, microwave,toaster and coffee machine.
· Open plan living/dining area with comfortable seating and large table easily seating 7
· WiFi internet access
· UK and French Satellite TV and CD Player
· French doors off the lounge to a decked terrace with a pergola, table, chairs and barbecue. This terrace provides access to two further private terraces and also to a ramp providing access to the pool terrace. All the terraces are suitable for wheelchairs and there is also ramped access from the parking area into the gite itself.

Property manager

Trevor and Susan Aylett

Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 5:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Onsite 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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Abilly

Located in Abilly, this vacation home is in a rural area. Loire-Anjou-Touraine Regional Natural Park and Regional Natural Park of Brenne reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Aven’Thuré and Haute-Touche Zoological Reserve. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and horse riding.
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Abilly, Centre-Val De Loire

What's nearby

  • Descartes Monument - 5 min drive
  • Prehistory Museum of Grand Pressigny - 12 min drive
  • Château de la Guerche - 13 min drive
  • Spa Source La Roche Posay - 29 min drive
  • Futuroscope - 45 min drive

Getting around

  • Les Ormes Station - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • Restaurant la Promenade - 15 min drive
  • Le Cherizy - 6 min drive
  • Chez Grand Ma - 12 min drive
  • La Saulaie - 6 min drive
  • La Chope - 6 min drive

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

P G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet and relaxing location
Very relaxing holiday

10/10 Excellent

Mike H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Les Ecuries
Excellent property, very well maintained and cared for. Superb pool, shaded eating out area and plenty of sun terraces to follow the sun all day long. Ideal area for visiting the many Loire Chateaux's. Supermarkets and restaurants close by in the local village. Made to feel very welcome, could not fault.

8/10 Good

Joep M., Amsterdam, Netherlands

Fijne gite in mooie omgeving
Fijne gite die van alle gemakken voorzien is. Het terras is erg mooi en groot. Minpuntje waren de eigenaren, waarbij het soms leek alsof ze liever geen gasten zouden ontvangen.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

JOHN B.

Great family place
This place is immaculate and is a credit to the owners, ideal for families the Gites are well kitted out and the welcome package of fruit, cheese, milk,orange and bread is a nice touch. We as a couple didn;t take full advantage of the heated outdoor pool as the weather during our visit proved to be unkind, but despite this I would recomend to all.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Matthew R.

The perfect French retreat
We’ve stayed in a number of French gites in recent years and this was undoubtedly the best: lovingly converted to a very high standard from former stables, Les Ecuries offers plenty of space both inside and out, with convenient open-plan living/kitchen/dining opening on to a shaded terrace and with further tables and seating placed around the beautifully maintained and planted gravel gardens. We were lucky with the mid-September weather and managed to eat outside every day of our ten-night stay, as well as making much use of the fastidiously maintained pool (shared with the other gite). Owners Sue and Trevor have thought of everything in kitting out the gite, and as a result the whole place is very well equipped. The area is blissfully rural, with the only noise coming from the local wildlife, though the nearest village is just a short drive or 30-minute walk away for bread and groceries. Apart from the easy access to many of the Loire’s famous sites, there’s also plenty to see and do close to hand, with pretty villages, dramatic castles and dreamy riverscapes all within reach. There’s also a sprinkling of good local restaurants.

About the host

Hosted by Trevor and Susan Aylett

Host profile image
Life in the UK was all pretty normal for us - I was a project manager with Xerox, Sue was a supply teacher at local schools and our two girls were happy at the local village school when the reality of redundancy reared its ugly head for me.After trying to start my own business, without success, Sue and I realised we needed a new challenge and after much thought I had the idea of moving to the Loire Valley in France and running gites, so here we are!

Why they chose this property

After spending over a year looking for the right place we came upon Le Bouchet. Close to Descartes, we realised that it was a great location as it was in the Loire Valley and on the border with the Vienne, making it an ideal location for holidays, having easy access to the major Loire Chateaux, the Futuroscope theme park and the Brenne National Park.

What makes this property unique

We know how important location is to get the best from your holiday, which is why we know you will enjoy your stay with us at Le Bouchet and we only have two gites, each with its own private landscaped areas to make sure you have as peaceful and relaxing time as possible. The gites location makes it perfect for seeing lots of the Loire chateaux but there are also lots of other things to see and do further south, locally and in the Vienne.
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