Beautifully Restored, Spacious Gites In Peaceful Villlage Location
Heated, Covered Swimming Pool
2 And 3 Bedroom Houses Close To Loire Chateaux
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La Vieille Ferme (open all year) 17th Century Touraine farm lovingly restored and skillfully converted to 4 very comfortable and fully equipped individual houses that retain stunning original features and beams. Each house has own garden, BBQ and garden furniture. Free WiFi. English / French satellite TV. Large grounds and heated, covered swimming pool, set in spacious terraced garden room. Open barn for relaxing in the shade. Large paved sun terrace. Private parking area. Cycle hire available. Games area for badminton, boules and table tennis. Conveniently situated in the small unspoiled village of Cléré du Bois with shop, bakery, restaurant 2 mins walk away. La Vieille Ferme offers a relaxing, tranquil setting, yet easy access to all amenities. Ideally situated for chateaux, vineyards, Brenne Regional Park, medieval market towns etc. Cléré du Bois is situated on the borders of the Brenne Regional Park and is approx 65km south of Tours. Short and long term breaks, B&B also available.
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| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 1 January 2012 - 30 March 2012 | £395 | - | ||
| 31 March 2012 - 22 June 2012 | £550 | - | ||
| 23 June 2012 - 20 July 2012 | £695 | - | ||
| 21 July 2012 - 31 August 2012 | £795 | - | ||
| 1 September 2012 - 2 November 2012 | £550 | - | ||
| 3 November 2012 - 21 December 2012 | £395 | - | ||
| 22 December 2012 - 5 January 2013 | £550 | - |
The Grange (Sleeps 2 - 6, 3 Bedrooms) Prices
| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 1 January 2012 - 30 March 2012 | £550 | - | ||
| 31 March 2012 - 22 June 2012 | £695 | - | ||
| 23 June 2012 - 20 July 2012 | £895 | - | ||
| 21 July 2012 - 31 August 2012 | £995 | - | ||
| 1 September 2012 - 2 November 2012 | £695 | - | ||
| 3 November 2012 - 21 December 2012 | £550 | - | ||
| 22 December 2012 - 5 January 2013 | £695 | - |
The Stable (Sleeps 2 - 4, 2 Bedrooms) Prices
| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 1 January 2012 - 31 March 2012 | £395 | - | ||
| 1 April 2012 - 23 June 2012 | £550 | - | ||
| 24 June 2012 - 21 July 2012 | £695 | - | ||
| 22 July 2012 - 1 September 2012 | £795 | - | ||
| 2 September 2012 - 3 November 2012 | £550 | - | ||
| 4 November 2012 - 22 December 2012 | £395 | - | ||
| 23 December 2012 - 6 January 2013 | £550 | - |
The Dairy (Sleeps 2 - 3, 2 Bedrooms) Prices
| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 1 January 2012 - 31 March 2012 | £495 | - | ||
| 1 April 2012 - 23 June 2012 | £395 | - | ||
| 24 June 2012 - 21 July 2012 | £495 | - | ||
| 22 July 2012 - 1 September 2012 | £595 | - | ||
| 2 September 2012 - 3 November 2012 | £695 | - | ||
| 4 November 2012 - 22 December 2012 | £495 | - | ||
| 23 December 2012 - 6 January 2013 | £395 | - |
Changeover day
Changeover day Saturdays or Sundays (depending on which property / properties booked) in high season (July/August), otherwise changeover day is flexible. Arrival time is between 4pm - 8pm or outside these times by prior arrangement.
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The Grange (Sleeps 2 - 6, 3 Bedrooms)
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| The Grange, part of a 17th C Touraine farm with stone walls which stay cool in summer and give warmth in winter, is now comfortable and spacious accommodation for up to 6 people. English / French satellite TV. Free WiFi available. Ground floor: French doors open to very large, airy lounge-dining room, with huge old beams. Comfortable seating arranged around wood-burning stove. Stereo system, DVD and video player. Fully equipped kitchen includes fridge, freezer, large cooker, microwave and dishwasher. Ground floor toilet with hand basin. First floor: 3 well-appointed, attractively decorated bedrooms. Bedroom 1: Delightful double bedroom with antique French bed, en-suite and seating area overlooking gardens and surrounding countryside. Bedroom 2: Spacious double bedroom with seating area and large bathroom opposite. Views across garden to fields. Bedroom 3: Attractive twin-bedded room with en-suite and seating area. Views across village. All double beds provided with king-sized duvets. | |
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The Stable (Sleeps 2 - 4, 2 Bedrooms)
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The original stable for this 17th century Touraine farm has now been attractively restored to sleep up to 4 people. English / French satellite TV. Free WiFi available. Ground floor: Fully equipped Sienna oak kitchen with fridge/freezer, cooker, microwave and dishwasher. An adjoining dining area with ceramic-tiled floor and exposed beams has a wood-burning stove and stereo system. Comfortable double bedroom with private hand basin and toilet. Double bed is provided with a king-size duvet. Spacious, well equipped shower room. First floor: Bright and sunny first floor sitting room with DVD and video player. Opposite the sitting room, a charming twin-bedded room with private hand basin and toilet - spectacular views across the surrounding countryside. |
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The Dairy (Sleeps 2 - 3, 2 Bedrooms)
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The Dairy, formerly an important part of the farm, has now been tastefully renovated to accommodate 3 people in comfort. English / French satellite TV. Free WiFi available. Ground floor: Spacious lounge/dining room, light and airy with superb beams has French doors leading to the garden. Ample, comfortable seating, wood-burning stove, DVD player, video player and stereo system. Well-equipped kitchen with fridge/freezer, cooker, microwave and dishwasher. Ground floor single bedroom with en-suite shower room and dressing area. Galleried first floor: attractive, spacious double bedroom, en-suite and seating area. Double bed is provided with a king-size duvet. |
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Notes on accommodation
Welcome pack (wine, coffee, tea, sugar, milk, and essentials - kitchen roll, toilet paper, soap, washing-up liquid).
Cycle hire available.
Price includes electricity and gas and use of logs for wood-burning stove when appropriate.
Laundry room.
DVDs and videos available free of charge.
Extensive library of popular books.
Outside
Heated, covered swimming pool (10m x 4m) set in spacious, terraced garden room.
Impressive open barn provides welcome shade on hot summer days.
Large paved sun terrace with sunbeds and parasols.
Games area for badminton, boules, table tennis etc.
Each house has own garden with BBQ and garden furniture.
Private parking area.
Coast/Beach
Bellebouche 35km (lakeside beach). La Rochelle 225km away. Sandy, Atlantic coast beach with attractive waterfront.
Golf
Within 30 minutes drive.
Verneuil-sur-Indre 18km 9 hole. La Roche-Posay 30km 18 hole.
Villedieu-sur-Indre 38km 18 hole.
Travel
Nearest airports Tours 65km and Poitiers 95km (approx 1 1/4 hours drive). Limoges (approx 1 3/4 hours drive).
Car hire available at airports.
Nearest channel ports Caen 380km and Le Havre 380km (approx 4 hours drive). Car essential.
Distances
8km from medieval market town of Chatillon-sur-Indre. 25km from medieval market town of Loches.
Further details
8km from the town of Châtillon-sur-Indre with its supermarkets, shops, bank, post office, garages, restaurants, cafés, modern swimming pool with water slide, paddling pool, jacuzzi and picnic areas with Activity Park. The stunning medieval market town of Loches with its impressive chateau is close by. Ideally situated for visiting the historic chateaux of the Loire: Chenonceaux, Amboise, Valencay, Villandry, Chambord etc. The area is famous for its fine food and wine and within easy driving distance of many vineyards. Many beautiful historic market towns and villages to visit - including Chauvigny, Tours, Limoges and Poitiers (Futuroscope). For outdoor pursuits there is golf, tennis, kayaking, canoeing, go-karting, horse riding, swimming in lakes and rivers (sandy beach close by), bird watching, fishing and exploring the wildlife of the Brenne Regional Park. It is an ideal location with its gently rolling hills for walking and cycling around the quiet country roads.
Booking notes
Deposit (25% on reservation). Balance (75%) 8 weeks prior to holiday date. Discount for couples (outside of high season). 10% discount off second consecutive week. Discount for longer lets.
Guest comments
'Our stay at La Vieille Ferme rates as one of the very best gite holidays ever. Your hospitality and accommodation was first class. The surrounding area has much to offer with its peace, tranquillity, wildlife and history. A very special place to stay'.
'What a delightful spot – so central for so many wonderful things – the chateaux of the Loire, Futuroscope, animal park, medieval Tours, Brenne regional park etc, etc., Derek and Angela a great source of local knowledge to tap. Many thanks for a wonderful fortnight'.
'Relaxing is certainly the word! We've had a great two weeks in safe and comfortable surroundings, with lovely hosts. The gite was excellent and we've stayed in quite a few!! Hard to move away from, so we shall simply have to come back again! Eating out locally is a dream!'
For booking and further information
Property Ref FR1544
Angela French
Tel: (France) + 33 254 388 607
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