Charming Character Cottage, Superb Location, Heated Pool and Services And More!

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8.0Excellent
(5 Ratings)
"Well equipped gite in a lovely area, close to a small village. Kitchen fully equipped, lovely lounge, bedrooms are a fair size and good size shower/ bathrooms. Hosts are very friendly and informative..."
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8.0 / 10.0
Excellent(5 Ratings)

Cottage in Centre-Val de Loire

5 guests · 2 bedrooms · 2 baths

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About this cottage rental

'Les Hortensias' is in the heart of the Loire Valley, between Blois and Tours, just 2 miles from the River Loire. Most of the major Royal Castles are located within a 20-30 minute drive of the property and the International Garden Festival at Chaumont-sur-Loire is just 10 minutes away, cycling distance!
'Les Hortensias' is located on the outskirts of the village of Monteaux, just a 10 minute walk or a two minute bike ride from the village centre with its traditional bar/café, boulangerie, general store, butcher's, post office and hairdressers: ideally positioned for tranquility and practicality.
To the front of the property there is ample parking for up to two cars and an outdoor area reserved for the property.
The cottage comprises: a good-sized lounge-diner, a fully equipped kitchen a downstairs cloakroom and access to the rear of the property to the main and pool.
Upstairs there are two bedrooms, one with a double bed, the other with two full size single beds, a bathroom with a vanity unit, a shower room with a vanity unit and a separate toilet between the two.
To the front of the property there is a private area for outdoor eating with a wooden table and chairs, large parasol and bar-b-que. New for 2015! Direct access to the large main garden with the heated swimming pool (10m x 5m), open from mid-May until the end of September. There are various outdoor games to entertain all age groups - badminton, boules/pétanque ground, croquet, table tennis... Bicycles for children and adults are lent free of charge.

Amenities at Charming Character Cottage, Superb Location, Heated Pool and Services And More!

Non-smoking
No pets allowed
Family friendly

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    Ratings and reviews

    8.0 / 10.0
    Excellent(5 Ratings)
    8.0 / 10.0
    We stayed in the Rosiers for a week. It suited our purposes well. We enjoyed biking one day and rode off to visit the Chateaux and to hike. Julie was helpful with recommendations, etc while we were there. The Rosier is a one bedroom with a loft area that is said to be for children. However, I would caution that the stairs and loft area are not secure enough for lively children. We found that the apartment was pleasant, but outfitted completely from IKEA so things were a little unstable - fixtures loose, etc. The bed linens were IKEA - not cotton so they didn't breathe. We cooked a lot during the week and the kitchen was well outfitted and the little backyard area was very pleasant. We couldn't enjoy the pool since it was late October. All said, we managed just fine and enjoyed the week we were there.
    2.0 / 10.0
    The cottage itself is pretty, with several original features. It is in a good location as long as you have a car. However the interior decor and furnishings are outdated, especially the bathrooms. The double bed collapsed onto the floor the minute my daughter sat on it. Luckily no one got hurt but we had to heave a heavy double mattress onto the floor & my mother & older daughter had to sleep on the floor for the first two nights. (I was heavily pregnant so couldn't offer up my bed). After that, there were way too many other niggles, such as a lack of basic amenities eg no body wash in the bathrooms, no spare toilet roll, mismatched towels which were as rough as sandpaper; central heating downstairs did not work. No mirrors in bedrooms. In the kitchen: there was no sponge/cloth to wipe the cupboard surface with, no washing tablets for the washing machine & the oven didn't work (so we couldn't use either), no plates, no garbage bags, no kitchen roll, no microwave steamer. There were also out of date (expired in 2013) condiment sauces in the cupboard, which suggested a general lack of hygiene. The owners at first tried to remedy the situation (eg fixed the bed and got us plates & toilet roll) but there were just too many things to constantly have to ask them for. My sister's family, who was staying in the next cottage, had similar problems with blocked toilets, malfunctioning washing machines, central heating etc. We finally had a chat with the owners saying that we were rather disappointed with the state of the cottage and would like a partial refund. To add insult to injury, in response, first they said that, as we were the first guests of the season, we should expect that some things would go wrong. They were very hostile after that. The next morning, they accused us of actually breaking the bed as well as a garden chair (which was one of two that were already broken when we arrived)! They also said they'd charge us for the cost of cleaning the cottage. A small sign inside one of the kitchen cupboards states that guests can either clean the cottage themselves or pay euro20 to get a cleaner - we cleaned it ourselves before departure so there was nothing to charge for. Also note that the the heated garden pool, which is listed under the facilities of the "Les Hortensias" tab on the website, can only be used from end of May. It says so on a different page/tab of the website, but it does not mention this fact under the cottage description.
    10.0 / 10.0
    Well equipped gite in a lovely area, close to a small village. Kitchen fully equipped, lovely lounge, bedrooms are a fair size and good size shower/ bathrooms. Hosts are very friendly and informative and there is a lovely garden with pool.Highly recommended.
    10.0 / 10.0
    The gite has a good size kitchen, lounge and spacious bedrooms and the bathroom/shower are well set out. The garden is large with a swimming pool (very good). Julie and Jeremy are very helpful and informative. A great area to stay in with many sites and attractions a short drive away. Highly recommended.
    10.0 / 10.0
    We have stayed here for the last three years at various times and have had a great time. We really love seeing Julie, Jeremy and of corse Banjo the dog who loves his daily walks. The Gite is close to many of the attractions and wonderful villages, towns and markets in The Loire Valley.

    FAQs

    Is parking included with this cottage?

    Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Charming Character Cottage, Superb Location, Heated Pool and Services And More!. 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 Charming Character Cottage, Superb Location, Heated Pool and Services And More! pet friendly?

    Unfortunately, this cottage is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

    What amenities are available at Charming Character Cottage, Superb Location, Heated Pool and Services And More!?

    We found 3 amenities for this rental. This includes non-smoking, no pets allowed, and family friendly.


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