Gites la Maison des Contes

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9.6Outstanding
(19 Ratings)
"The property is very much as advertised. The main room is large with high ceilings, full of interesting art, and cool even on hot days. The two bedrooms are upstairs, and the larger one is very big an..."
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9.6 / 10.0
Outstanding(19 Ratings)

Cottage in Centre-Val de Loire

7 guests · 2 bedrooms · 1 bath

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About this cottage rental

Gites la Maison des Contes, is a charming country house, located in the Loire Valley, in Francueil, 1km from Chenonceuax, within an area of almost 1 hectare, has 6 rooms (14 people) distributed in 2 independent apartments .

The property also has an outdoor pool (11 meters x 6 meters) open from May to October.

Casa del Arte is close to many tourist sites, such as the Chenonceaux Castle and the Cher River, 5 minutes by car, 10 by bike; Amboise, Le Clos Luce, Montresor, Montpoupon, Loches 20 minutes by car; Beauval Zoo, Blois, Chambord, Chinon, Langeais, Samur, Tours 40 minutes by car.

Why "House of Art"?, its owner Philosopher and Collector lived in Africa, Latin America and Oceania, the objects and paintings that decorate the property connect us with the history of those places, in addition Christopher Emmanuel Bouchet, 1 Painter of the Berlin Wall lived 7 years on the property, the fourth of the stories was painted by him in that period: access to his paintings, sculptures, bibliography is possible. The property's gardens are decorated with sculptures such as the Sun, The boy who rises to the moon, the Eye of the Cyclops.

Home 1
On the first floor we have an 80 m2 living room with fireplace, piano and TV.
On the second floor we find the suite with 2 bedrooms and a bathroom.

The "Bedroom of Tales" of 22 m2 (1 bed 160x200 cm with 1 duvet of 200 x 200, 4 pillows and 2 beds of 90 x 200 cm, two comforters of 120x200 and 2 pillows).

The "Pink Bedroom" of 12 m2 (1 bed of 130 x 190 cm with 1 duvet of 160 cm x 200 cm and 4 pillows).
The bathrooms have a toilet, bathtub and sink.
This house is for 6 people.

Services for House 1
90m2 living room
Fireplace with firewood
Piano
Tv 1. 30m
Heating
Wireless Internet (WiFi)
Vaccum cleaner
Dining room for 8 people in the Summer Lounge
2-burner stove, coffee maker, utensils and cutlery,
Microwave oven
Fridge
Toaster
BBQ
Bed linen Towels
11 x 6 pool. 50
Parking inside the property


Amenities at Gites la Maison des Contes

Family friendly

Map of Centre-Val de Loire


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Ratings and reviews

9.6 / 10.0
Outstanding(19 Ratings)
10.0 / 10.0
The property is very much as advertised. The main room is large with high ceilings, full of interesting art, and cool even on hot days. The two bedrooms are upstairs, and the larger one is very big and stunningly painted. The kitchen is attached and well equipped, and there is a nice covered terrace next to it. The garden is very large, children can play there for hours. The swimming pool is ideal for a family, with both a shallow part (90cm?) for the younger ones and a deeper part for more experienced swimmers. The water and pool are kept in good condition. The whole is located on the outskirts of the pleasant village. Good bakery and small grocery located within walking distance The hostess Leticia is very kind and welcoming.
10.0 / 10.0
Relaxing stay at La Maison des Contes
Relaxing stay at La Maison des Contes
Lovely turn of the 20th century building with large grounds and relaxing pool close to local village.
10.0 / 10.0
Beautiful home with wonderful hosts!
Beautiful home with wonderful hosts!
Our family of five really enjoyed our four-night stay at Maison des Arts House, and particularly appreciated the very warm hospitality of Leticia and her son, Alex. We were welcomed to their spacious, clean, and well-appointed home and shown around the absolutely lovely grounds. The pool was a wonderful bonus during the hot summer days. We loved hanging out together with our hosts, conversing over wine and cheese. The only downside was the absence of fans, especially in the upstairs bedrooms, which were stifling hot with the windows closed, and bug magnets with the windows opened. Overall, this was a wonderful base for our exploration of the Loire Valley chateaux. Thank you, Leticia and Alex! We hope to see you again!
10.0 / 10.0
Elegant site from which to explore Chenonceau and the banks of the Cher.
Elegant site from which to explore Chenonceau and the banks of the Cher.
Leticia's residence (actually two adjoining residences, but the other was vacant while we were there) is beautifully and artistically furnished and decorated. It comes very well equipped with everything you might need, and it has an extensive and beautifully landscaped garden where the birds never stop singing (and, very notably, a resident cuckoo bird that we first thought must be a living-room clock.) Of the two bedrooms, one is classically decorated, while the walls of the second are covered in original art depicting various fairy tales. Although there is a second bathroom downstairs, the two bedrooms (on the upper floor) share a nicely appointed bathroom with a spacious tub and hand-held shower fixture. This is the perfect launching place for visits to the castle (2 km distant -- go either at the 9 A.M. opening or, as we did, at 4 or 5 P.M., as the crowds leave well before the 7 P.M. closing.) The high point for us was the bike trip that took us from the castle to nearby Bleré (about a 9-mile round trip.) We recommend renting your bike from the Canoe company downstream from the castle. For 10 euros for a 4-hour half-day, you get an excellent 24-speed bike (unlike the clunky 3-speed bikes we have seen elsewhere in France.) There are various places to eat in relatively easy reach, but our favorite was very close by: les Charmilles (tasty pizza and salads as well as many other dishes.) The one issue we had was that the wi-fi did not work in the house for the first two days of our stay. Leticia was very helpful in assisting us to find a work-around (even though she was out of the country at the time). I was convinced that the problem was that the router was unable to penetrate the thick stone walls of the residence, but on the third day, the wi-fi suddenly started to work even in the house, so I am completely mystified as to the source of the problem or how it was fixed. The point is that Leticia did everything possible to address that concern, and that in every other respect, this was for us the ideal place to stay. A beautiful and enchanting place, not to be missed.
5.0 / 10.0
Leticias residence (actually two adjoining residences, but the other was vacant while we were there) is beautifully and artistically furnished and decorated. It comes very well equipped with everything you might need, and it has an extensive and beautifully landscaped garden where the birds never stop singing (and, very notably, a resident cuckoo bird that we first thought must be a living-room clock.) Of the two bedrooms, one is classically decorated, while the walls of the second are covered in original art depicting various fairy tales. Although there is a second bathroom downstairs, the two bedrooms (on the upper floor) share a nicely appointed bathroom with a spacious tub and hand-held shower fixture. This is the perfect launching place for visits to the castle (2 km distant -- go either at the 9 A.M. opening or, as we did, at 4 or 5 P.M., as the crowds leave well before the 7 P.M. closing.) The high point for us was the bike trip that took us from the castle to nearby Bleré (about a 9-mile round trip.) We recommend renting your bike from the Canoe company downstream from the castle. For 10 euros for a 4-hour half-day, you get an excellent 24-speed bike (unlike the clunky 3-speed bikes we have seen elsewhere in France.) There are various places to eat in relatively easy reach, but our favorite was very close by: les Charmilles (tasty pizza and salads as well as many other dishes.) The one issue we had was that the wi-fi did not work in the house for the first two days of our stay. Leticia was very helpful in assisting us to find a work-around (even though she was out of the country at the time). I was convinced that the problem was that the router was unable to penetrate the thick stone walls of the residence, but on the third day, the wi-fi suddenly started to work even in the house, so I am completely mystified as to the source of the problem or how it was fixed. The point is that Leticia did everything possible to address that concern, and that in every other respect, this was for us the ideal place to stay. A beautiful and enchanting place, not to be missed.
10.0 / 10.0
Chenonceaux et la vie de Chateau
Chenonceaux et la vie de Chateau
Nous avons séjourner 4 nuits dans le gite "la maison des contes" et ce fut un enchantement. La décoration intérieure incroyable donne l'impression de vivre la vie d'un chatelain. Le parc et la piscine (immense) contribue à donner à ce séjour des couleurs de douceurs et de calme. La proximité immédiate de Chenonceaux est un vrai plus (nous ne conduisons pas). Notre hôte nous a réservé un accueil chaleureux et cela a été un vrai plaisir de partager des moments de discussion. Merci encore Olivier et Alice
10.0 / 10.0
Superbe séjour
Superbe séjour
Logement très agréable, jardin magnifique Accueil génial Un véritable plaisir
8.0 / 10.0
Roomy house, quiet surroundings
Roomy house, quiet surroundings
Enjoyed our stay in the Loire valley, wine tastings nearby

FAQs

Is parking included with this cottage?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Gites la Maison des Contes. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this cottage?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cottage. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Gites la Maison des Contes pet friendly?

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What amenities are available at Gites la Maison des Contes?

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