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Romantic Loire Valley cottage for 2 with superb heated pool & carp fishing lak

Romantic Loire Valley cottage for 2 with superb heated pool & carp fishing lak

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The Bread Oven Cottage and the superb pool
Relax by the fabulous 12x6 metre heated pool
The Bread Oven garden terrace
Perfect for apero's before a home-cooked evening meal
The Bread Oven Cottage is perfect for a couple

Overview of Romantic Loire Valley cottage for 2 with superb heated pool & carp fishing lak

Reviews
9.6 out of 10 Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 230 sq m

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space

Explore the area

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Centre-Val De Loire, Centre-Loire Valley
  • Popular LocationCité Royale de Loches6 min drive
  • Popular LocationChâteau de Loches7 min drive
  • Popular LocationCollegiale de St-Ours9 min drive
  • AirportTours (TUF-Tours - Loire Valley)51 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Romantic Loire Valley cottage for 2 with superb heated pool & carp fishing lak

'The Bread Oven' (Le Four a Pain) is a Wendy House for couples - a romantic, picturesque old stone building set away on its own complete with masses of character, including oak beams, a terracotta tiled floor and the beautifully restored original oven. No, you don't have to cook in it, just turn on the feature lighting! Outside, the lovely garden terrace is centred around a mysterious 'roll-right stone' and has a BBQ, table, chairs and parasol.
The Ground Floor has a picture window overlooking an orchard and the swimming pool and the comfortable living/dining area has a cafe table and chairs and a sofa to watch DVDs on a flat screen TV or listen to the modern music tower. The adjoining kitchen has an electric cooker, microwave, dishwasher and fridge. The shower-room is compact but modern.
Set above on a galleried wooden mezzanine floor, up some fairly steep steps is a double bed with a window overlooking a magnificent, mature walnut tree. The cottage has full electric central heating and is an ideal and extremely popular choice for two people.

Le Moulin de Boutineau and its three charming fully restored cottages lies in Indre-et-Loire in the tranquil countryside heart of the Loire Valley - but is not remote, just 2 kms from the famous medieval town of Loches, with its own chateau, restaurants, café’s, bars, shops and lively twice-weekly market.
Spend idyllic days relaxing around a sparkling 12x6 metre heated swimming-pool with nearby orchard activity area or explore the 15 acres of magnificent tree-lined grounds, fields and woods surrounding this peaceful old watermill dating back to the 1730's.
If you enjoy carp fishing there are carp (15-40 lbs plus) in a glorious private 2.5 acre Moulin Lake. The three delightful oak-beamed cottages sleeping 6, 4+1 and a romantic 2 can also accommodate an exclusive party of 13 and all have their own garden/patio and BBQ area, as well as cooker, dishwasher, microwave, fridge, TV/DVD/stereo music tower, full central heating and access to washing/drying facilities, the swimming pool, hot-tub, bicycles, badminton and table-tennis.


Carp Fishing at Le Moulin de Boutineau: There is the idyllic, private 2.5 acre Moulin Lake where you can fish for carp (mirror & common 15-40 lbs plus) and some large tench. It has level, easy walking access around the entire perimeter which is lined with a wide variety of mature trees, flowers and the abundant wildlife includes kingfishers and red squirrels. It is a perfect, tranquil setting for carp fishing. There are five marked swims (max. 4 anglers) plus an accessible island, and we also have a range of standard carp fishing equipment for hire as well as a selection of quality baits available. Our beautiful, pristine fish will give you quite a fight, but are of course, just for catching, photographing and releasing again!

Cost of Carp Fishing during the whole season from March to November is 150 euros per angler per week or 50 euros per day. You must be staying here to carp fish on the lake, making it all a great combination of value, comfort, accessibility and privacy. It is possible to carp fish the lake exclusively, but only as a group of 2-4 anglers booking the Fisherman's Cottage during the early/late periods of March-May and September-November. Ask for details.

Property manager

Jude & Julian Baskcomb

Languages

English, French
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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:30 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Perrusson

Located in Perrusson, this cottage is in a rural area. Regional Natural Park of Brenne and Chemillé Lake reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Haute-Touche Zoological Reserve and Zoo Parc Beauval. Chataeu, Park and Gardens of Azay le Ferron and Mini-Chateaux Park are also worth visiting. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and cycling nearby.
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Centre-Val De Loire, Centre-Loire Valley

What's nearby

  • Cité Royale de Loches - 6 min drive
  • Château de Loches - 7 min drive
  • Musee Lansyer - 7 min drive
  • Collegiale de St-Ours - 9 min drive
  • Château de Chenonceau - 33 min drive

Getting around

  • Loches Station - 6 min drive
  • Tours (TUF-Tours - Loire Valley) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • Café des Arts - 7 min drive
  • L'Estaminet - 3 min drive
  • Le Bistrot du Balto - 6 min drive
  • Le Vicariat - 7 min drive
  • Sforza - 7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Romantic Loire Valley cottage for 2 with superb heated pool & carp fishing lak have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Romantic Loire Valley cottage for 2 with superb heated pool & carp fishing lak pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Romantic Loire Valley cottage for 2 with superb heated pool & carp fishing lak?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Romantic Loire Valley cottage for 2 with superb heated pool & carp fishing lak?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Romantic Loire Valley cottage for 2 with superb heated pool & carp fishing lak located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within 3 miles (5 km) of Porte des Cordeliers, Cité Royale de Loches and Château de Loches. Musee Lansyer and Collegiale de St-Ours are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

neil W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful
Really lobely
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Andrew B.

A haven for peace and relaxation
What a fantastic break, staying in a great gite, surrounded by beautiful French countryside. Jude and Julian were fantastic hosts, always on hand to answer any questions. And the fishing was amazing - I smashed my personal best twice in a week. For a true relaxing break, with great fishing, this is the place to be. We will definitely be coming back!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Andrew T.

Highly Recommended..
What a gem this place is if you want chilled out, relaxing pool, great food and fantastic carp fishing. Julian and Jude are great hosts and have got the balance just right, brilliant to deal with, there if you need help and local knowledge otherwise let you get on with it. We first visited in July and had such a great time we came back for week over the August bank holiday staying this time at FouraPain. This is great accommodation for two people, cosy, romantic and really works well. Jude's meals are amazing, can be booked while you are there, and Julian gives the story behind his wine recommendations which makes a great way to spend an evening. in addition to fishing to we took some time out to visit a vine yard recommended by Julian and spent an afternoon on Segway in Lochs', both experiences were really enjoyable. The fishing is amazing and we both smashed our PB's, catching a series of 30lb+ carp all in beautiful condition. Can't recommend this place enough whether you are into your fishing or not. We are already planning our trip for 2017.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Laura V.

Magic in the water....
BEST HOLIDAY EVER!!!!! what a lovely place, area, and people! My partner and I went for 2 weeks to get away from the hussle and bussle of the city and to do some fishing and were recommended this place by friends who have stayed a number of times before and we couldn't be happier. It was the best 2 weeks...Couldn't have asked for anything else. The house was lovely and quaint, clean and well kept, and the grounds and the gardens are so lush and well looked after, and the whole area included with the rest of the property was lovely and clean and we had everything that we needed. The lake itself was wonderful and the fish we caught were beautiful. Julian and Jude the owners were also so friendly and helpful and even though we have never been before it has felt like a home away from home...we are already planning out next trip out, sadly it won't come soon enough....Jude and Julian really made us feel at home, and I will struggle to find food as good as the meal that Jude cooked for us...we are still dreaming of the Peach Meringue and the duck in cherry Jus.... There is also so much to do within 30 mins from the property that you didn't feel like you were far away and the shops are right around the corner so you if you didn't feel like travelling you didn't have far to go to get the essentials...The markets in Loches was so awesome, and cannot say enough about the cheeses and the food in the markets... In short, you can't go wrong spending your holiday here, it was well worth every penny! See you soon Julian and Jude!!!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jan C.

Another fantastic holiday
Having had such a lovely time at the Moulin last year, it took no time at all to decide that we wanted to return in 2015. We knew that we were returning to friends and that we would receive a warm welcome. Jude and Julian really do have a winning formula to ensure that you have a relaxing holiday. They offer help and advice about places to visit, restaurants and events to help you get the most from your stay. The Moulin is ideally situated to visit many places south of The Loire. The Four a pain is ideal for a couple and is cosy and comfortable. The pool is amazing, a perfect size and impeccably maintained. An evening meal hosted by Jude and Julian is an experience not to miss, Jude's food really is delicious. Definitely a good decision to return, though we were not in any doubt, and we are already making plans to return next year!

About the host

Hosted by Jude & Julian Baskcomb

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We moved to France with our then 6-year-old daughter Saskia in 2005 after falling in love with Le Moulin de Boutineau a year earlier, a wreck of a watermill and overgrown grounds left abandoned for 10 years. It was a huge step and massive change to permanently leave rural Leicestershire in England for a French countryside lifestyle near the medieval market town of Loches in the beautiful Loire Valley, but we have never regretted it for a moment (well possibly for one or two moments during the lengthy restoration work when some thought we were completely mad!). However, we had a vision of what it all could be and thankfully our guests - many of whom keep returning - seem to love it too.

Why they chose this property

"It's just all so much better than in the photos - they can never quite convey the lovely atmosphere of the place" is probably the comment we have heard from our guests most often over the years. Our aim was always to offer a really good quality holiday cottages where the men had an option to carp fish - and catch big ones - close-by on a picturesque lake, but it would still be a great holiday for their wives/partners/family & friends who would enjoy the sunshine, large pool, BBQ's, lovely grounds and nearby town and chateau's equally as much.

What makes this property unique

Beautiful grounds - a wonderful proper specimen carp-fishing lake with 15 acres of accessible, peaceful woodland, mature trees, orchards and streams shared with kingfishers, buzzards, red squirrels and deer. The clear air and warm, starry night skies with owls but no light pollution. We added the superb 12x6 metre heated swimming pool and can provide that special bottle of much-underrated Loire wine that makes one of our home-cooked evening meals in the courtyard a perfect memory for so many of our visitors.

Languages:

English, French
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