Domaine de La Retardière ****, heated swimming pool

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9.5Outstanding
(80 Ratings)
Beautiful period property with original features, perfect for weddings and large family groups. Spacious, clean, and well-equipped. Owners are helpful and responsive.
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9.5 / 10.0
Outstanding(80 Ratings)

Villa in Centre-Val de Loire

45 guests · 18 bedrooms · 9 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Top-tier experienceA high end property in this area

About this villa rental

A 4-star estate (gîte) with a heated swimming pool (enclosed building with retractable roof), jacuzzi, and sauna, there are 10 rooms at the base price, as well as sofa beds.
We also offer, at an additional cost, 5 rooms, 2 rooms with disabled access bathrooms, as well as a 12-bed dormitory, for a total of 17 rooms and a dormitory.
The maximum capacity will be 45 people.
A €3,000 deposit will be required upon arrival.
A truly ancient Touraine residence dating back 170 years, your next vacation spot is ideally located in the heart of the Loire Valley châteaux, between Loches and Chinon, 25 km from Chenonceaux, Azay-le-Rideau, and Richelieu, and 45 minutes from Beauval Zoo. Other Loire Valley châteaux, as well as Futuroscope, are less than an hour's drive away, or a 2-hour jaunt to Puy du Fou, and very close to the Loire Valley.
The Domaine de la Retardière, with its 280m² manor house and 490m² barn, offers an exceptional setting for 30 people. It is equipped with every modern convenience, offering 15 bedrooms and 11 bathrooms. The estate features fully equipped kitchens, several living rooms ranging from 60m² to 100m², a spa with a 6-person jacuzzi and a 3-person sauna in a 100m² relaxation room with 4.5m ceiling height. Two large terraces, one of which is 70m², are well-furnished and welcoming, with a barbecue and gas grill. A large 11m x 5m swimming pool with a 220m² pool house and terrace equipped with 16 lounge chairs, bordered by a large lawn with a professional trampoline and a pétanque court, guarantees a wonderful holiday atmosphere. Housekeeping is provided, and all linens, kitchen linens, and bath towels are changed upon arrival. These services are included in the rental price.
Heating is included in the rental price between November and March. Outside of this period, if heating is required, it will be charged extra at a rate of €60 per day.
Both buildings have 1000 Mbps fiber optic internet.
The pool is heated in the fall and winter to maintain a water temperature of 24°C. If you prefer a higher temperature, pool heating will be charged at an additional cost.
The manor is very old, therefore, some finishes may not meet the requirements of those who prefer impeccable finishes.

Amenities at Domaine de La Retardière ****, heated swimming pool

Non-smoking
Pets allowed
Family friendly

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Additional fees to expect

Cleaning & other feesWe include all stay related fees in the Cleaning Fee line, which may include cleaning, property manager, resort, tourism and other stay related fees. All Vrbo properties are professionally cleaned after each stay.
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    Ratings and reviews

    9.5 / 10.0
    Outstanding(80 Ratings)
    review starsSummary of reviews
    Beautiful period property with original features, perfect for weddings and large family groups. Spacious, clean, and well-equipped. Owners are helpful and responsive.
    From real guest reviews summarized by AI
    10.0 / 10.0
    The most amazing property with superb views, oodles to do for entertainment. The pool and spa facilities are amazing and all the sports equipment were well used by our family group. There was 38 of us, across three generations and we would visit again in a heart beat!
    10.0 / 10.0
    Plenty of things to do. Good space well equipped. Perfect for my rage family groups.
    10.0 / 10.0
    This is an amazingly beautiful period property with lots of original features, we chose this property because it was so beautiful, we held our wedding ceremony there and everything was perfect, the property was very clean and tidy and had everything we needed, we were a party of 45 people and it did not feel crowded. The pool was a welcome addition to the property also.You would need a car if staying her as not accessible by public transport, but we knew that before booking.
    10.0 / 10.0
    We were a group of 22 adults 1 child.We had a fabulous time,so much space in the grange and Manoir,loads of things to do,in & around the house,the swimming pool with the retractable roof was an absolute triumph and kept all very happy.we were able to visit many of the lovely places within easy distance of the house.There is a railway station nearby which made travelling into Tours very easy,it also enabled us to pick up members of the party who arrived by train very easily.Futuroscope was within easy travelling time and some of the youngsters travelled there by car.David & Angelina( the owners) were very easy to contact,and always replied promptly to any queries we had.We would all recommend La Retardiere to anyone looking for a big,comfortable fun filled holiday destination.
    8.0 / 10.0
    Very good for a large family holiday we had small grandchildren and they loved the pool. Lots of space for everyone would recommend and would definitely go again. Angelina and David could not have been more helpful
    2.0 / 10.0
    Villa holiday Floor sticky , dirty , birds mess , tree residue ??? When cleaned last , no wardrobe in bedrooms to store clothes Swing outside dangerous Pool filthy green around top . Tables used before us and not wiped Broken windows in main hse bedroom with bath Broken window in main house very dangerous for everyone Broken window hot tub room opposite side of building Pool house glazing filthy Sofa broken in pool table building, ends fall off Windows don’t open in top main bedroom ? Blinds or windows faulty. Road edge needs a small wire fence along , as we were continuialy stopping our children wandering due to unsafe road edge. Upstairs bath toilet , disgusting needs a soak of bleach . Infestation of ants on tables n floor outside also main house kitchen work surfaces To many cushions missing from outside sofa Plug unsafe n hanging off in kitchen n upstairs main top bedroom Pool dirty on arrival and very dirty now Ants in main house kitchen Shower tray takes 6/7 hrs to drain Pool floor decking broken n sharp Umbrella by pool snapped and removed at our request by guardians as dangerous and pointy, no umbrella replacement given , now so hot over the pool area with no protection from sun for children Induction job only works on one area , several other pans tried from other building, still didn’t work Washing machine has decided to stop working halfway through cycles . 18 people need clothes cleaned at some point Son fixed the problem as impeller had become jammed The door frames in the barn building come apart , and my family have to put them back . There are spindles missing in the bannisters in barn , totally unsafe for children. Pool glass doors filthy Pool filled with water after 4 days , never cleaned or filled after , dirty water at bottom of pool throughout
    10.0 / 10.0
    An excellent return to France after missing out due to Covid The family is growing and we need a larger holiday home each year. La Retardiere accommodated 17 of us very easily. The location is rural but there are many attractions within short drives. Nothing to complain about The enclosed pool was the firm favourite We hope to return soon
    10.0 / 10.0
    We had a really nice time with 6 families with kids. 2 trampolines and soccer goals were a succes for the kids. Well equipped kitchens, nice pool, big bqq and also indoor 'toys' like darts, pool table and karaoke.

    FAQs

    Is parking included with this villa?

    Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Domaine de La Retardière ****, heated swimming pool. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

    Is there a pool at this villa?

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

    Is Domaine de La Retardière ****, heated swimming pool pet friendly?

    Yes! This villa is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

    What amenities are available at Domaine de La Retardière ****, heated swimming pool?

    We found 3 amenities for this rental. This includes non-smoking, pets allowed, and family friendly.


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