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ALL AMENITIES WALKING DISTANCE. Great for couples/ families/pets.Garden+Parking

ALL AMENITIES WALKING DISTANCE. Great for couples/ families/pets.Garden+Parking

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South facing Garden house with patio
Welcome to our holiday house!
Outdoor dining.
Living Room. Large smart TV and DVD.
Dining Inside

Overview of ALL AMENITIES WALKING DISTANCE. Great for couples/ families/pets.Garden+Parking

4.8 out of 5 Exceptional
4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 6150 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

Richelieu, Centre-Val De Loire
  • Popular LocationLoire-Anjou-Touraine Regional Natural Park1 min walk
  • Popular LocationSainte-Chapelle de Champigny-sur-Veude6 min drive
  • Popular LocationChâteau du Rivau12 min drive
  • AirportTours (TUF-Tours - Loire Valley)56 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 4

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Bathroom 5

Toilet

Shower room 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

ALL AMENITIES WALKING DISTANCE. Great for couples/ families/pets.Garden+Parking

BOOKINGS ONLY ACCEPTED SATURDAY TO SATURDAY UNLESS SPECIFIC MESSAGE REQUEST SENT AND AGREED WITH OWNER.
Our spacious, family French Holiday home is situated in the historic Place du Marche of Richelieu, a 17C small walled town with all amenities in walking distance but very central for visiting Loire and Poitou area. Chateaux, Leisure lake and rivers, Golf Courses and Futuroscope all a short driving distance. It is a great area for cycling and there is a new 'off road' cycling track on the old steam railway line from Chinon to Richelieu. There are several 'Voie Verte' tracks in the area. Our house has a huge, covered safe, storage area for your bikes. Bikes can be hired through a local agency in town.
It is a large property retaining many original features. It is entered through the 12ft oak doors which open onto a secluded shady, open air courtyard. It is divided into two houses connected by a central corridor. The Front House is not rented out and is kept locked.
PETS ALLOWED No extra charge.

The renovated 4 bedroom, 3 bathrooms, Garden House with all rooms overlooking the secluded, south facing walled garden is the house offered for holiday rentals for up to 6. The house is suitable for families, child and toddler friendly, with the owner’s baby/children equipment available if required (free of charge). The garden is completely enclosed and a great place to relax with your children, or pets (which are allowed on request.) There is a large patio with seating for 8, sun loungers, Webber BBQ and a built in splash pool which is great for cooling off or for children to play in. There is no need to drive anywhere! All the facilities of a small town are just a short walk, including Carrefour supermarket, Boulangerie, Butcher, cafes and restaurants. We regularly relax in the cafes around the square with a coffee, beer or glass of wine watching children play happily around (or in!) the fountain and Les Halles.
The Richelieu outdoor pool and children's play area, are open in summer months. No problems with parking either! This is free outside the house and all around the Square.
Bring the grandparents too they will love it.

Our Garden house is arranged over three floors connected by the original wooden staircase.
The entrance hallway leads to the living room with log burning stove, two sofas, large flat screen TV+DVD, with a SAT recorder box, CD player and FREE WiFi.
Full oil central heating is available if required but this is charged on amount of fuel used.
We have a library of books, films, CD's, children's toys and games.

The living room has double doors (with safety gate if required) opening onto the patio and garden.
The kitchen/dining area has large oak dining table which seats 8,spacious storage, a 6ft fridge/freezer and a separate fridge that can be used for drinks. It is fully equipped with ceramic hob and fan oven, Bosch dishwasher and microwave.
All our cooking utensils, cookery books and MP3/iPod player and charger are available for your use.

There is also a high chair and toddler seat available on request.

The ground floor also has a large bathroom and shower, with utility area (washing machine/tumble dryer/iron and board) and a separate toilet.

The first floor has two huge wood floored bedrooms both with newly refurbished adjacent bathrooms - The yellow room (with double bed and an extra single bed) has the large bathroom, shower and a separate toilet and the Blue Room (with double bed and full size cot) has a fully tiled shower room and toilet.

The second floor has a further two large double bedrooms. The Pink has twin single beds and a travel cot and the green a double bed and a single bed.

Pets are allowed, on request, but must be kept in ground floor areas and are not allowed on soft furnishings.

I have an English friend who lives locally and is our keyholder. He welcomes guests for us and is available to help with any problems you might have or appointment's required (ie with Doctor or Vet). We also have a local cleaner who is happy to help with any cleaning or chores during your stay. This can be requested in advance or booked on arrival.

Although the house has 4 large bedrooms and can sleep 10 it is only offered for rental for a maximum of 6. (Pets welcome on request).

ABOUT THE AREA AND THINGS TO DO.
The Richelieu tourist office, two doors from our house, can provide up to date information on the many local and area activities, day trips, fetes and tickets.

The South Loire area offers a temperate climate between April and October.
Richelieu is a great location for clients able to travel out of high season, take advantage of traffic free roads and stay in a small, market town, where all facilities are walking distance. The town itself is not 'touristy' even in July and August but there are often queues for the main Loire attractions which can be crowded in these months.
Richelieu is an unique example of 17thC French town planning and today this 'cite ideale' is a listed site. The main 'Grande Rue' is lined with 28 private townhouses. One of these imposing townhouses has an interactive display and story of Cardinal Richelieu, his town and the lost Chateau.
The 17th century Church, Town Hall (with museum) and Les Halles are all situated in the Place du Marche, along with our house.
The huge park with the remains of Cardinal Richelieu's Chateau is just 2 minutes walk and a huge, peaceful area to cycle and walk at any time of year. It is rarely busy and also great for children and dogs to play and run about in safety. It also has outdoor pool(summer months only) children's playground, tennis courts and boules area.
After a days sightseeing all the cafes, restaurants, shops are walking distance.
No need to drive for shopping or a meal out!

Located at the crossroads of Touraine, Anjou and Poitou Charentes. Richelieu is a great location for visiting the many famous medieval towns of Chinon, Tours, Poitiers, Loches, Saumur,Fontevraud, Villandry and Azay la Rideau. All these are within an hours drive as are many other famous Chareaux of the Loire. Walking,Cycling, Canoeing and Golf are popular activities in this area.
Futuroscope is an exciting theme park just 45 minute drive. It is suitable for all ages.
1 or 2 day passes are available.
Puy du Fou is a great day trip. One of the top attractions in France. Fabulous for a family outing. (Tickets have to be booked online and they are often fully booked months in advance)
The zoo at Douay and Monkey world are popular day trips for families.
Close to Saumur are interesting troglydyte attractions, mushroom farms and at Gratien and Meyer demonstration and tastings of Champagne(method!) production. Chinon vineyards are based along the Vienne and well worth a visit for both the Chinon reds and local Rose wines

There are numerous local vineyards( our house book lists many of those that we have tried.) Restaurants in small villages with amazing value all inclusive menus. There are many Michelin starred ones too.
There are several local cafes and restaurants in Richelieu with good value menus and Vins du Maison!
Our house is well equipped for home indoor or BBQ cooking.

Any questions please contact me!

Property manager

Sheelagh Dunk

Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
All ages. Baby/child equipment free to borrow

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 22 lbs per pet (limit 2 pets total)
On request. Ground floor only.

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Only in exterior courtyard or garden
Full Terms and Conditions in my Rental Agreement
Security Deposit 200 euros/pounds paid on Arrival. Refunded with any deductions signed and agreed with on key return.
Oil Fired Central Heating available. Cost on oil used payment direct to Manager.

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

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 recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Richelieu

Located in Richelieu, this vacation home is in a rural area. Renaudot Museum and Charbonneau-Lassay Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Sainte-Chapelle de Champigny-sur-Veude and Château du Rivau. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.

What's nearby

  • Loire-Anjou-Touraine Regional Natural Park - 1 min walk
  • Sainte-Chapelle de Champigny-sur-Veude - 6 min drive
  • Château du Rivau - 12 min drive
  • Domaine Charles Joguet - 17 min drive
  • Royal Fortress of Chinon - 25 min drive

Getting around

  • Basses-Sammarcolles Station - 17 min drive
  • Poitiers (PIS-Biard) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • Le Commerce - 6 min drive
  • Sarl de l'Hotel de Ville - 2 min walk
  • Auberge le Cardinal - 1 min walk
  • La P'tite Pause - 9 min drive
  • Jardin du Rempart - 1 min walk

Reviews

4.8

Exceptional

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3.9/5

Cleanliness

4.4/5

Check-in

4.2/5

Communication

4.8/5

Location

4.6/5

Listing accuracy

Reviews

5/5 Excellent

JOELLE R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Richelieu
Tres calme. Richelieu est un lieu agréable.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

5/5 Excellent

Chris L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Stay in Richelieu (Near Chinon)
We were very impressed with the great communication from Sheeleigh. We received very clear instructions on how to get to Richelieu, where to park and all details about the house etc. Sheeleigh also arranged for someone to meet us at the house on our arrival which was really appreciated. The house was exactly as described . Very old and charming house with everything that one could possibly need being provided. The spiral staircase required concentration when going up and down but overall not an issue at all. My husband who didn't speak french was especially grateful for the english TV. House was centrally located facing the village square and there was always something going on in the village square. We couldn't have been more delighted with our choice of location . Thank you Sheeleigh for a wonderful stay.
Stayed 31 nights in Apr 2023

2/5 Poor

Gerald S.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication
Beautiful Richelieu
Lovely location in beautiful town square. Unfortunately stay was spoilt by the cleanliness of the kitchen. Some utensils appeared to have been put away unwashed. The dishwasher was particularly bad. One of the showers was pretty grim, fittings were rusty. All in all great little house but very tired.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2022

5/5 Excellent

David M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house in a super location
We had a lovely time in Richelieu. The town is a little quiet but very nice and perfectly located for discovering the Loire valley. The house is very spacious and the courtyard garden completely private. There is lots to do in the area within 20-30 minutes drive, and some lovely day trips . Overall would recommend strongly - but make sure you do plenty of research beforehand to get the most out of your time!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

4/5 Good

David W.

Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication
Interesting town
Good location in a quiet town
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

About the host

Hosted by Sheelagh Dunk

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This is our family house and offer it for rent for the weeks not used by a now much extended family and friends. The grandchildren love it -especially the cycling!
We are now retired, but love relaxing in Richelieu or in Hove, where life is bit more hectic. We are members of Brighton & Hove Soiree Rotary Club and spend our time actively fund raising for our international and local Charities. As Grandparents there is a lot of childminding but that is a pleasure we enjoy!
I am quick to respond to any enquiry and feel free to email or phone me if you have any questions.

Why they chose this property

Our house in Richelieu was originally purchased for a rural but not remote retreat. It is still the same today.We enjoy a holiday where the car is only essential for days out! It's a real bonus to be able to walk everywhere but with minimal traffic and safe places for children to play and cycle. The huge park is stunning at any time of year. The outdoor swimming pool is rarely crowded and our young grandchildren love mixing and chatting with local children-doing wonders for their language skills! Men/boys need swimming trunks. Shorts, are not permitted in French swimming pools.
Richelieu equally suits older guests as it has the advantage of easy, gentle walking, streets to explore and cafes to sit and enjoy the ambiance of French village life.

What makes this property unique

Richelieu is also ideal for 2 centre holidays as it is just a couple of hours from Paris or Vendee coast. We regularly visit friends in Dordogne, Bordeaux and Hendaye(Spanish border) just a half days drive.
Although the house is large we welcome 2/4 at discounted rates as travel outside school holidays is a pleasure. Either retired couples, like us, or young families. It is an easy drive from Channel ports/tunnel and no traffic jams!
Recently (Aug 2020), I have had amazing reviews about the cycling opportunities in our area. This is increasing due to the amount of 'off road' tracks becoming available around Richelieu making this so safe for families (and my young grandsons who just love to take off on their bikes without any adult supervision!). I am now 70 and have to say even I love a peaceful excursion on one of our bikes when I know I won't get accosted by a car driver!! There is a great bike hire in Richelieu and off route cycle track from Richelieu to Chinon. Unfortunately, I cannot allow our bikes to be offered for use due to insurance reasons.
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