Indre-et-Loire holiday farmhouse: Montresor

Traditional Touraine cottage of character, beautifully restored, with pool

Indre-et-Loire farmhouse rental - Fermette in 2 acres of orchard and old barns
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Description Farmhouse,
2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 5, 1 Bathroom
Facilities rural, village, pool, garden, terrace, pets considered
Rates per property (GBP)
£430 - £720/week 
Mrs Susanne Dixon
Speaks: English, French
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Photos and Description of this Indre-et-Loire holiday farmhouse Charming, comfortable set in 2 acres of private orchard in balmy rural setting

Traditional Touraine 'fermette' in a rural setting close to a small town with chateau, designated 'un des plus beaux villages de France', La Dependance offers a private, tranquil base to reach the best of the Loire area. The cottage was restored two years ago to create two spacious bedrooms plus mezzanine, sleeping from one person to 5 in comfort, with a large 'salon', plus dining room, kitchen, bathroom with (good) shower and separate WC. Furnished with antique and designer modern furniture, the cottage offers all mod cons (washing machine, dishwasher, microwave/fan oven etc). Terrace and BBQ for 'al fresco' dining. In Summer months there's a lovely swimming pool and lounge area for exclusive use; fruit in the orchard for picking. Winter warmth is provided by electric heating plus the charm of a wood-burning stove with plenty of fuel provided. Chateaux, wine-tasting and buying and eating traditional Touraine specialties. High culture and shops in Tours, 40 min drive.
Indre-et-Loire farmhouse rental - Fermette in 2 acres of orchard and old barns

Fermette in 2 acres of orchard and old barns
Indre-et-Loire farmhouse rental - Comfortable sofas in lamplit 'salon'

Comfortable sofas in lamplit 'salon'
Indre-et-Loire farmhouse rental - Pool with shaded lounge area, looks over fields

Pool with shaded lounge area, looks over fields
Indre-et-Loire farmhouse rental - Full-length bedroom windows and terrace/BBQ

Full-length bedroom windows and terrace/BBQ
Indre-et-Loire farmhouse rental - Large dining area perfect for entertainment

Large dining area perfect for entertainment

Location: Indre-et-Loire in France

Nearest Airport: Tours at 40 Kilometres
Nearest Train: St Pierre des Corps, Tours at 40 Kilometres
Nearest Motorway: Blois at 35 Kilometres
Nearest Barpub: Montresor at 1.5 Kilometres
Nearest Golf: Loches at 10 Kilometres
Nearest Restaurant: Montresor at 1.5 Kilometres
Car: necessary
Located in the beautiful Indre-et-Loire in proximity to all the major Loire chateaux, the house is ideally placed for sight-seeing, picnics, wine-tasting Loire wines from Muscadet in the West to Chablis in the East, with many appellation wines between and fabulous food. 1km woodland walk to 11th-century Montresor, designated one of the most beautiful villages in France, with two chateaux on a citadel, patisserie-boulangerie, tennis courts, cafe/restaurant, charming river walks and excellent local shops. Lake/water park 4km away.In Loches,10km away, twice weekly markets sell everything from fresh chevre and brebis cheeses, honey, Touraine specialties, air-dried meats, local produce, antiques and clothing. A lake 4 km away offers water-sports and night-life. Tours, 40 minutes north, is a major city with marvellous shops, picturesque streets, restaurants and culture. TGV trains (Paris 1.5hrs) and Tours airport with low-cost flights from Stansted. Channel ports by car in 5-6 hours.

Availability for this holiday farmhouse rental in Indre-et-Loire, France

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Rental Rates for this holiday farmhouse in Indre-et-Loire, France

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Rental rates quoted in:
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Rental Rates
Dates Rates
Name of Period Begins Ends Weekly Week
Night		 Weekend
Night		 Minimum Stay
Autumn (no pool) 01 November 2009 - 18 December 2009 £430 - - 1 Week
Winter 02 January 2010 - 26 March 2010 £450 - - 1 Week
Spring 27 March 2010 - 28 May 2010 £495 - - 1 Week
Summer/low (with pool) 29 May 2010 - 02 July 2010 £595 - - 1 Week
Summer/high (with pool) 03 July 2010 - 03 September 2010 £720 - - 1 Week
Autumn (with pool*) 04 September 2010 - 17 September 2010 £595 - - 1 Week
Autumn (no pool) 18 September 2010 - 18 December 2010 £475 - - 1 Week

Please Note: The owner of this property accepts payment in the original currency specified (British Pounds), before use of conversion tool. The conversion tool is provided for your convenience only. The owner may accept other currencies if specifically agreed in advance.

Additional information about rental rates

  • Rates from 29 May to 18 September include exclusive use of the swimming pool and shaded lounge area, table tennis, hammocks and sunbeds. Rates outside these dates are without pool etc.

    * For all Sept dates the pool is optional: £595 with pool, £475 without pool.
  • Sterling and Euro payments are accepted.

Accommodation and facilities for this holiday farmhouse rental in Indre-et-Loire, France

Property Type:
  • farmhouse (detached)
Accommodation Type:
  • self-catering
Location Type:
  • rural
  • village
Theme:
  • away from it all
  • historic
General:
  • firewood
  • toilet paper
  • central heating
Kitchen:
  • 4 ring stove
  • cooking utensils
  • toaster
  • dish washer
  • fridge
  • freezer
  • hob
  • oven
  • microwave
  • washing machine
  • grill
Living Room:
  • fireplace
  • comfy seating for 6 people
Dining:
  • dining area
  • highchair
  • seating for 6 people
Bathrooms:
  • 1 Bathroom
  • Bathroom 1 - Shower Enclosure, separate loo
  • Large shower with strong water-pressure and plenty of hot water in small bathroom with large hand-basin in built-in vanity top and large mirror, good lighting and towel rails over a wall-mounted heater. Electric shaving point. Separate lavatory with bookshelves next to the bathroom!
Bedrooms:
  • 2 bedrooms, sleeps maximum of 5 people
  • Bedroom 1 - 1 Large Double Bed
    Bedroom 2 - 3 Single Bed
    Bedroom 3 - 1 Sofa bed/Futon, mezzanine
  • Comfortable pocket-sprung beds in spacious bedrooms, simply furnished with antique furniture and modern bedding! The main bedroom has an oak bed-frame and double mattress. Floor to ceiling windows look out onto the orchard. The second L-shaped bedroom has two single beds (which can be made up as a further double) plus a third single bed to accommodate three children or adults sharing. A sofa bed on a mezzanine space open to the stairs (but behind banisters) provides a good reading/relaxing area for one person and an alternative sleeping area for one. All bedding is supplied - pillows and duvets, is good quality and clean. Please note that linen and towels can be supplied at extra supplemental cost to cover laundering.
Entertainment:
  • CD
  • audio tape player
  • radio
  • books
  • books - fiction/non-fiction
  • games - all ages
Outside:
  • parking off street
  • garden
  • terrace
  • barbecue
  • parking
  • 4 garden chairs
  • 4 deck chairs
Swimming Pools:
  • private pool
  • outdoor pool
Suitability:
  • non smoking only
  • children welcome
  • pets considered
Local Activities:
  • swimming
  • tennis
  • walking
  • cycling
  • fishing
  • horse riding
  • golf
  • wind-surfing
Attractions:
  • ATM/bank
  • autumn foliage
  • caves
  • churches
  • equestrian events
  • forests
  • groceries
  • pond
  • water parks
Leisure Activities:
  • freshwater fishing
  • hiking
  • paddle boating
  • sight seeing
Nearby Attraction / Facility:
  • restaurants
  • ruins
  • scenic drives
  • winery tours
  • zoo
Nearby Services:
  • medical services
Notes: Swimming pool is a full-size 10m x 6m. Professionally built and installed, it has a beige liner giving aquamarine-blue sparkling-looking water. It has curved steps leading down into it for paddling and sitting and chatting. The pool has a shallow end of approx 1.5m and a deep end of 2.5m. There is a large flagged sitting out area surrounding the pool which includes shade under an ancient timbered roof. Large sofas line two walls, allowing the whole family to laze around. Sun-loungers and hammocks can be positioned in favourite spots and, for the active, a table-tennis table and bats are provided. The swimming pool area is safely enclosed with a low-level fence which allows views of the orchard and fields beyond - all completely private.

Further details for this holiday farmhouse rental in Indre-et-Loire, France

ACTIVITIES: The property is located close to a wide variety of activities. A 'plan d'eau' at Chemille-sur-Indre provides lake swimming, water sports and fishing. Day tickets can be bought for river fishing also. Beautiful river walks in the two villages nearest to the house can be reached in a short stroll through rural scenery. There is an ancient, still working, priory just outside the village which can be visited and thei monks' church services can be attended if desired. Tennis courts can be hired at Montresor and Loche-sur-Indre nearby. Horse riding is available at local stables, including a natural horsemanship (Parelli) centre at Nouans-les-Fontaines. (Cadre Noir, Saumur within reach) Bicycles can be hired from Loches. The Tourist Office - set in a troglodyte cave - in Montresor has details of all attractions including 'son et lumiere' productions, theatre, markets, festivals, 'brocantes' and antiques fairs, mushroom caves, not to mention all the Loire chateax.

Other Activities: kayaking

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