La Parenthèse

perfekte zentrale Lage, tolle Unterkunft mit viel Charme, in der wir uns absolut wohl gefühlt haben, sehr sauber, bequeme Betten, auf jeden Fall zu empfehlen

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Loved the little patio and clothesline. Also appreciated having the washing machine instructions in English. Loved that it was tucked back and was its own little cottage

A little strange going through one bedroom to get to the next one but not a big deal. Wish there was coffee for the machine. We arrived on a Sunday and nothing was open!

Modern tastefully decorated; extremely central location, close to everything, very clean. Air conditioning was a lifesaver in the extreme heat!

The stairs are a little daunting but manageable.

We have just spent a week at La Parenthèse. I will start my review with the positives, because there are some. The apartment is in a fantastic location being on the main pedestrian street of Amboise, but in spite of that it is quiet because it’s back from the street. It has a nice patio area and the kitchen/living area is very comfortable. The bathroom is bright and modern.

However, there are a number of negatives. We have NEVER stayed in accommodation where you are expected to make up your own bed with sheets, pillow cases and doona covers. Not what we needed at the end of a long day of travelling. And the bed itself is only a double bed, so quite narrow, and the mattress is very uncomfortable. Sleep is also difficult because of the intrusive noise of the AC. In addition, there is nothing provided - no tea bags, no coffee pods, no sugar, no milk, no shampoo, no soap save hand wash on the sink, and I suspect the washing powder was provided by a previous resident. There were 2 toilet rolls provided for our one week stay, so obviously we had to go out and buy more. And remember if you need any supplies on a Sunday afternoon the supermarket will be closed. But the real problem is the stair case - it has been mentioned in previous reviews, but it is worth repeating. It is nothing short of dangerous. It is very, very steep and the stairs themselves are quite deep. It is deceptive not to show the stairs in any of the photos advertising this accommodation. As the bedrooms are upstairs and the bathroom is downstairs it is necessary to climb down in the night. I chose to always come down backwards (as on a ladder) to ensure I had four points of contact at all times. It is that steep. And we are fortunate enough to be reasonably fit over 70’s but if you have any mobility issues this is not the place for you to stay. It is also worth noting that the second bedroom is accessed through the first bedroom, so only really suitable for families or friends you are very comfortable sharing with.