'Garden House' (1/28)
Sunny Patio, Garden and Outdoor Eating (2/28)
(3/28)
Large well equipped kitchen with table for 8 (4/28)
Kitchen from South facing Garden (5/28)
Yellow Double Bedroom (and a single bed) (6/28)
Blue Doubel bedroom with full size cot. (7/28)
2nd Floor Green Room with Double and Single. (8/28)
2nd Floor Pink Twin Beds, cot and safety gate (9/28)
Shady Courtyard with BBQ and Table for 8 (10/28)
Garden from South facing Yellow Room (11/28)
Fun in the paddling pool (12/28)
No children? Great for a cool read and rest. (13/28)
Family bathroom (+walk in shower) (14/28)
Shower Room with toilet (15/28)
Friday Market in Place du Marche (16/28)
Entrance to Place du Marche from park. (17/28)
Richelieu pool (summer only) (18/28)
Restaurants and cafes in walking distance (19/28)
Jazz afternoon in summer (20/28)
Huge park for walking or cycling (21/28)
Off road cycle route Richelieu to Chinon (22/28)
Many Chateaux to visit (23/28)
Lake Moncontour, great day out! (24/28)
Canoeing from Chinon (25/28)
Early morning walk to the Boulangerie (26/28)
Les Halles -markets and concerts (27/28)
Visit the huge zoo at Doue (28/28)
Spacious Town House
House Ref: 09803
- Sleeps 6
- Self Catering
- 4 Bedrooms
- No Smoking
- 3 Bathrooms
- Pets Considered
- SAT TV, Free WiFi
Great for Cyclists
Walk to shops - Car essential
Changeover
Saturday
Nearest Airport: Poitiers (70km)
Not suitable for infirm
Description
This is our family French Holiday home and when not in use by us is offered for rent for anything from 2 to 6 persons. It is as suitable for the elderly grandparents as is is for babies and young children. Arrive in the Place du Marche, open the eight foot original oak doors, over the cobbles and you are in a wisteria covered courtyard offering secure and peaceful seclusion. This is also a secure covered area to store your bicycles (or these can be hired locally)
There are two houses with a central open air courtyard. The Town house is locked and unoccupied when the Garden House is rented.
Our Garden house is arranged over three floors connected by the original wooden staircase.
The entrance hallway leads to the living room with two sofas, large flat screen TV+DVD, with a SAT recorder box, CD player and FREE WiFi.
There is also a second flat screen TV connected to French 'Orange' TV channels.
For cooler evenings there is a wood burning stove.
There is full oil central heating available for winter months.
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 modern kitchen/dining area has 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 a large oak dining table that seats 8.
There is also a high chair and toddler seat available, if required.
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.
Although the house has 4 large bedrooms and can sleep 10 it is only offered for rental for a maximum of 6.
Pets are allowed, on request, but must be kept in ground floor areas and are not allowed on soft furnishings.
The house is child/toddler friendly with an inventory of all our baby/child equipment (free to borrow). The walled back garden is mainly laid to lawn with established fruit trees and Rose bushes. It is completely private and due to Cardinal Richelieu's town plan enjoys the sun from sunrise to sunset. The patio area has sun loungers and a large table and chairs seating 8. The built in paddling pool (converted from a garden pond!) is great for cooling off in or for children to play in.
The central courtyard is also a great area for children to safely play in as completely enclosed from the square outside by large original oak doors. It is also a cool, safe shady area to leave your dog. We also use this area for eating outside and there is a BBQ and table and chairs for 8. The Oak doors lead directly to the Market Square, with cafe life, restaurants and Boulangerie, Charcuterie, Supermarket, Bank and Post office all a few minutes walk.
Free Parking is available in the Square outside the front doors.
Location of holiday rental in Richelieu, Indre-et-Loire, Centre/Loire Valley
| Holiday Type: | Rural, Historic/Sightseeing, Town/City, Family |
| Local Activities: | Swimming/Watersports, Walking, Golf, Fishing, Horse Riding, Tennis, Cycling/Mountain Biking, Local Market |
| Nearest Airport: | Poitiers Tours |
70km 75km |
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| Nearest Railway Station: | Poitiers | 70km |
| Nearest Ferry Port: | Tours | 75km |
| Nearest Bus Station: | Chatellerault | 30km |
| Nearest Pub/Restaurant: | Several | 50m |
Location description
Richelieu is a small, peaceful, southern Loire town but with all amenities -1000 acre park with tennis, playgrounds, outdoor swimming pool (summer only) restaurants, bars, supermarket, boulangerie, etc. within a few minutes’ walk. Great for cyclists with many 'off road' routes. The area is known as the Garden of France and for good reason, local markets are full year round with fresh seasonal produce. The local tourist office is adjacent to our house in the Place du Marche and will give all up to date information on local events or this is available on their website:www.ville-richelieu.fr
All the major Chateaux are in driving distance: Azay, Villandry, Loches, Saumur, Usse, Chenonceaux along with many smaller and different interesting ones (in our house book). Chinon and the new historic tour of the Castle is well worth a visit along with Tours and Poitiers. Families enjoy Futuroscope, Zoo at Doue, leisure parks at Moncontour and St Cyr, golf courses and River activities on the Vienne all within an hours drive.
Other activities
Cycling, Canoeing, Walking and Horse riding are all popular local activities.Many local vineyards worth visiting.There is a small local cinema in Richelieu which has films either in English with French subtitles or vice versa- amazing place!
Local events
Local market in les Halles opposite our house on Mondays and Fridays. large farmers markets also in Loudun and Chinon. Wine Fairs, broquantes, festivals held in many villages all info from the Richelieu website.
Tourist attractions
Futuroscope, Chateaux, Abbeye de Fontevaud, Saumur, Chinon, Chateau de Rivau (children)
Directions
Richelieu is approximately 5 hrs from Calais, 4 hrs from Dieppe & 3 ˝ hrs from Caen ferry ports using the French motorway network or 1 hr from Tours (Ryan Air) or Poitier airports or rail stations with car hire available.
I have written directions for clients on routes we advise.
Accommodation, Facilities and Services
| Suitability: | Not suitable for infirm, No Smoking, Pets Considered |
| General: | Central heating, Electric Fan/s, Internet Access, Stairgate, Hairdryer Wood Burner and Logs and two portable efficient heaters are available for your use. There is oil central heating but this cost is not included. It is charged locally on fuel used if the heating is requested. Further information on request. |
| Bedrooms: | 4 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6 3 Double/s, 1 Twin/s, 2 Cot/s House sleeps 10 but only rented for maximum of 6. Additional guests can be considered on request. |
| Bathrooms: | 3 Bathroom/s 2 Bath/s, 3 Shower/s, 4 Wash basin/s, 3 Toilets/s The ground floor bathroom has a bath and shower. It also has washing machine and separate dryer, Ironing board and iron. |
| Lounge: | Seating for 6 people Video, Satellite/Cable TV, CD Player, Radio, DVD Player, Large screen TV, Tape player, Board Games, Books/Magazines, Selection of Films, Selection of Music WiFi + French TV available using Orange Box ( information in TV file) |
| Dining Area: | Seating for 6 people , High chair Large Oak Table seats 8 in Kitchen. |
| Kitchen/Utility: | Oven, Hob, Grill, Fridge, Freezer, Microwave, Kettle, Toaster, Coffee maker, Dishwasher, Washing machine, Tumble dryer, Ironing board, Iron MP3 / Ipod player/charger |
| Outdoors: | BBQ, Private garden, Terrace, Sunloungers, Patio table, Patio chairs, Sunshade Patio tables both in shaded courtyard and sunny back garden. Large built in paddling pool. Outdoor pool 5 minutes walk, summer months only. Park and Tennis Courts. 5 minute walk. |
| Access: | Car essential, Off road parking Everything is walking distance in Richelieu but car necessary for transport. |
| Services: |
Linen provided, Towels provided, Cleaning extra, Laundry included |
Guestbook
Live the French lifestyle in this beautiful home.
A fabulous town house in the central square of Richelieu. We had a wonderful time there, so comfortable and well equipped, it was home from home. We have always stayed in the country on previous visits to France but this time enjoyed living in the centre of town with all the facilities on offer, a lovely big park just off the square, nice restaurants around the square, a little supermarket round the corner and lovely French markets twice a week in the square, both bric a brac and food !!! We found lots of places to visit in the region with a numerous choice of Château, wineries and beautiful countryside and when all that got too much or too hot, we just relaxed in one of the two courtyards, one in full sun with the benefit of a paddling pool to dip your toes in or the second courtyard where it is lovely and cool sitting underneath a rambling wisteria - bliss! So glad we found this property and we can thoroughly recommend it.
History and Peace in this beautiful small town.
Thank you Sheelagh for our stay in your house.
I wouldn't normally write a review but we enjoyed our holiday so much, that I thought I would. Your house was perfect in every way – lots of space, really well kitted out, a lovely garden and the splash pool was loved by the children as well as us (I sat on a chair in it reading a book which is a luxury as I never have time to read!). It was also an added bonus that the garden was totally dog proof! Great to go out of the big door at the front from the quiet of the house to being in the middle of everything – we loved the park and the swimming pool along with the great choice of bars and restaurants. Amazing not to have to drive.
Going back next year!
I apologise for taking so long to email but I just wanted to say that we had a fantastic week in Richelieu back in August. Your house is absolutely lovely, with the beautiful spiral staircase, the massive bedrooms and the pretty courtyard and garden areas. It is extremely well equipped and you could not possibly need anything else. We felt so at home there and really relaxed.
The house is brilliant being right on the market square and the little supermarket just around the corner was perfect for a quick shop. We really loved the beautiful park which was great for walking the dog.
Loved the fortress at Chinon and had a good day in Tours. The countryside is beautiful and so many chateaux!! I'd love to visit them all but my teenagers are not so keen!
It was a shame we only had a week there as it went so quickly and we hope to return for a couple of weeks.
So, many, many thanks for letting us share your little piece of France.
Regards
Lisa
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Rates
| Period | Weekly | Weekly (2 week rate) | Weekly (3 week rate) | Minimum Stay |
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| 6 PERSONS 2024 | - | - | - | - |
| Early 3rd March - 10th May | £900 | £850 | £825 | 7 Days |
| Mid Season 11th May - 21st June | £1,000 | £950 | £925 | 7 Days |
| High Season 22nd June to 6th September | £1,200 | £1,150 | £1,100 | 7 Days |
| Mid Late 7th September to 1st November | £1,000 | £950 | £925 | 7 Days |
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| 4 PERSONS | - | - | - | - |
| Early 3rd March to 10th May | £800 | £750 | £725 | 7 Days |
| Mid Season 11th May - 21st June | £900 | £850 | £825 | 7 Days |
| High Season 22nd June to 6th September | £1,100 | £1,050 | £1,000 | 7 Days |
| Mid Late 7th September to 1st November | £900 | £850 | £825 | 7 Days |
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| Early 3rd March to 10th May | £700 | £650 | £625 | 7 Days |
| Mid Season 11th May - 21st June | £800 | £750 | £725 | 7 Days |
| High Season 22nd June to 6th September | £1,000 | £950 | £925 | 7 Days |
| Mid Late 7th September to 1st November | £800 | £750 | £725 | 7 Days |
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Deposit/Booking Notes
Payment may be made by Bank Transfer to either UK pound account or to French bank in Euros.If you do not live in Europe I also accept Transferwise which saves on Bank Charges and gives high exchange rates! Cheques are also accepted. Bedlinen and Towels are included (not swimming towels) There is a Ł200 or 200euro deposit payable on arrival. This is returned at end of stay if house is left in a clean and tidy condition. Mid or Full end of term clean is available if required.
Oil Central Heating available but is NOT included
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Owner Details
Owner Name:
Sheelagh
Property Ref:
09803
Languages Spoken:
English French
Preferred Contact Method:
No preference
Primary Telephone:
01273732838
Secondary Telephone:
07729110038
Owner joined website:
11 October 2014
Property listed since:
14 October 2014
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Owner Details
Owner Name: Sheelagh
Property Ref: 09803
Languages Spoken: English French
Preferred Contact Method: No preference
Primary Telephone: 01273732838
Secondary Telephone: 07729110038
Owner joined website: 11 October 2014
Property listed since: 14 October 2014
Please mention theholidaylet.com and be aware of time differences if making contact by phone.
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