The Château des Essards with swimming pool and jacuzzi just for you

Close to cycling, this family-friendly vacation home brings it all within reach. Loire-Anjou-Touraine Regional Natural Park is just a short walk away, so you can leave your car at the property, which offers onsite parking, or jump in your vehicle to make short work of the 6-minute drive to Chateaux de la Loire.

After you return to this 4844-sq-ft vacation home, you can unwind by the outdoor pool or sip a drink in the hot tub; you may also like the garden and outdoor furniture. As for the great indoors, you can come inside and enjoy the free WiFi and table tennis.

As you settle into this 8-bedroom, 7-bathroom rental, you'll find a dining area and a BBQ grill. Bathroom amenities include a hair dryer, towels, and toilet paper. Prepare a home-cooked meal in the kitchen, complete with an oven, a stovetop, and a refrigerator, as well as a coffee maker, an electric kettle, and a microwave. And thanks to the washer and dryer, you'll even be able to travel light.