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Charming cottage, absolute calm and big swimming-pool close to the Loire castles

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6 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot

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6 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12300 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Prunay-Cassereau, Loir-et-Cher
  • Garden of Plessis Sasnières
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Parc Naturel Regional du Perche
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Château d'Amboise
    ‪39 min drive‬
  • Tours (TUF-Tours - Loire Valley)
    ‪41 min drive‬

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About the area

Prunay-Cassereau

Located in Prunay-Cassereau, this cottage is in a rural location, within a 15-minute drive of Garden of Plessis Sasnières and Château de Montoire-sur-le-Loir. .This family-friendly cottage is 29.9 mi (48.1 km) from Château de Chenonceau and 12.3 mi (19.7 km) from Gorges de la Nesque.

What's nearby

  • Garden of Plessis Sasnières - 12 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Château de Montoire-sur-le-Loir - 12 min drive - 11.6 km
  • Parc Naturel Regional du Perche - 32 min drive - 27.1 km
  • Château d'Amboise - 39 min drive - 41.4 km
  • Clos Lucé Castle - 39 min drive - 41.7 km

Getting around

  • St-Amand-de-Vendôme Station - 16 min drive
  • Tours (TUF-Tours - Loire Valley) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Le Piron - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Le P'tit Bure - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Hotel Restaurant Le Lion D'or - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Café de la Paix - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Bordier Jean-Philippe - ‬18 min drive

About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Charming cottage, absolute calm and big swimming-pool close to the Loire castles


La Piltrie is a charming cottage dating back to the 18th century, nested in the heart of the Loir valley in the absolute calm of its 7.5 acres park.
Some of the most beautiful Renaissance Loire castles are located 20 to 50 kms from La Piltrie : Amboise, Chenonceau, Chaumont sur Loire, Chambord, Blois to name just a few.
The Touraine and Anjou vineyards are easily reachable not to forget the Loir and Vendôme « côteaux » which produce « vin gris ».
To reach the famous Beauval Zoo you will need a bit more than one hour.
The place is very convenient for bicycling. Lavardin listed as one of the most beautiful French village sits 8 kms from the house and Troo famous for its troglodyte caves is also very close.
In Montoire 10 kms from La Piltrie, a farmers' market takes place twice a week on wednesday and saturday where you can buy organic vegetables and fruits, goat cheese and local "charcuterie" specialties. Montoire is also providing a full range of retail shops and supermarkets.
La Piltrie is easily reachable by car : A11 highway (exit Chateaudun and then N10) or A10 highway (exit Château-Renault and then D9).
La Piltrie is listed on most GPS including Waze.
The Vendôme Villiers High Speed Train is close (20 minutes drive) enables to reach Paris center in 45 minutes and provides car rental (business hours to be checked).
The Tours Nord airport is 40 kms from la Piltrie with several weekly flights to London Stansted. Car rental is available.
While fully renovated in 2022, the house retains its historical charm and authenticity : old oak beams everywhere and a monumental 17th century tuffeau fireplace in the large living-room (80m2).
All 6 bedrooms display old oak beams or wood-frame and each of them is developing its own atmosphere: on the first floor the Albert bedroom with its two accesses including one by a miller’s scale, the Picasso bedroom with its nice wood-frame and en-suite bathroom, the Aldin bedroom with its colombage wall, the Klee bedroom with its tuffeau wall and on the ground-floor the Yellow bedroom with its two big windows overlooking the yard and the Geography room overlooking the pond and the oaks wood.
The house is offering 3 bathrooms: one on the ground-floor with an oversized bath-tube and two on the first floor each with a nice walk-in shower. Toilets are available on each floor.
The kitchen is fully equipped with a cooking « piano » and a large pine table.
The house can host up to 12 people among who 10 adults. 5 bedrooms have an independant access and the Klee bedroom is communicating with the Aldin bedroom.
The house is not specifically adapted for disabled persons but two bedrooms are easily accessible on the ground floor.
The swimming pool is quite big (16X6m) and is equipped with a salt hydrolyzer to avoid the inconveniences of chloric treatment. In the opposite barn toilets and shower are available for your comfort. Small oaks are providing shadow very welcome during the sunny summer days. The swimming pool is in operation from end of may till end of september.
We purposely limit the number of guests up to 12 among who a maximum of 10 adults to maximize the comfort and quality of the stay.
Our property guardian Albert is leaving nearby and is readily available for assistance throughout your stay. We also have a key box should you arrive late at night.
Make yourself comfortable in this cottage, which features a fireplace and a private pool. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a microwave. A Smart television and a DVD player are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Table tennis
  • Cycling nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 3,229 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 35

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Presence of an adult is compulsory when using pool

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 fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed GBP 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation