House in Chambon-Sur-Cisse, Centre-Val De Loire

At the Heart of the Castles

At the Heart of the Castles

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Overview of At the Heart of the Castles

9.0 out of 10 Wonderful
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5130 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Chambon-Sur-Cisse, Centre-Val De Loire
  • Popular LocationLoisirs Loire Valley11 min drive
  • Popular LocationRoyal Château of Blois12 min drive
  • Popular LocationOffice de Tourisme de Blois Chambord13 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

At the Heart of the Castles

17th century detached house, completely renovated, at the foot of a listed castle, at the gates of the castles of Chambord, Cheverny, Amboise, Chenonceaux, Blois, Chaumont sur Loire ...
A stone's throw from the Beauval zoo and the magic house, you will discover an exceptional region between the Cisse Valley and Sologne,
Amateurs or foodies everything is to be discovered!

Ground floor: 1 large living room with sofa bed + sofa + 2 armchairs, fireplace, TV, WIFI

1 large kitchen: dishwasher, fridge-freezer, traditional oven + microwave, electric kettle, 2 coffee makers, blender, dishes etc ...

Bathroom shower cubicle + separate WC

Laundromat: washing machine
  
Upstairs 2 bedrooms: 1 bedroom 1 double bed 140, possibility of cot and high chair
and 1 adjoining bedroom 2 single beds 90
+1 game corner library
Sheets, towels extra, final cleaning optional.

Garden 500m2 fully fenced, landscaped, trees and flowers, all species scent according to the seasons.
Loggia, garden furniture, barbecue, bicycle shelter ...


WK possibility

Property manager

Yvette Ratton

Languages

English, French, Spanish
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Lit + chaise de bébé à disposition

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
This property accepts cash
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

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

Chambon-sur-Cisse

Located in Valencisse, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Royal Château of Blois and Château de la Borde are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Musee d'Histoire Naturelle and Office de Tourisme de Blois Chambord. Travelling with kids? Consider Les P’tits Clous and International Garden Festival of Chaumont-sur-Loire. Windsurfing and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and horse riding nearby.

What's nearby

  • Loisirs Loire Valley - 11 min drive
  • Royal Château of Blois - 12 min drive
  • Office de Tourisme de Blois Chambord - 13 min drive
  • Les P’tits Clous - 13 min drive
  • St. Louis Cathedral - 13 min drive

Getting around

  • Onzain Station - 12 min drive
  • Tours (TUF-Tours - Loire Valley) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • L'Embarcadère - 13 min drive
  • Domaine des Hauts de Loire - 14 min drive
  • Le Chalet d'Onzain - 12 min drive
  • Manou's Kitchen - 5 min drive
  • Les Vaucorneilles - 12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is At the Heart of the Castles pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at At the Heart of the Castles?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at At the Heart of the Castles?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is At the Heart of the Castles located?

Located on the riverfront, this family-friendly holiday home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Loisirs Loire Valley, Musee d'Histoire Naturelle and Office de Tourisme de Blois Chambord. Les P’tits Clous and International Garden Festival of Chaumont-sur-Loire are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

8.4/10

Location

8.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

6/10 Okay

John B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Did not live up to expectations
The gite was up a steep narrow hill, set in a sheltered garden with an outside seating area in a pleasant rural setting with easy access to the places of interest on the Loire and the lovely surrounding countryside but it was disappointing that this Gite was not up to the standard of the other gites over the years that we have visited and enjoyed France. Some of the key issues were: - The owner insisted on an additional payment for cleaning on our arrival after asking for payments for heat and bedding, giving us the impression that these were the only extras. We bought our own towels to avoid having to pay for those as well; - The banding of electrical supply to the Gite did not let us use the oven with other electrical appliances or lights as the supply cut off and had to be reset. It was necessary to use the oven grill to make toast, requiring kneeling on the floor as there was no toaster; - When the owner arrived to meet us, she immediately switched off the lights that we had put on to read in the dark cottage, with no explanation; - The beds were not made up on arrival and one bedroom’s access to the bathroom was through the other bedroom and passing close to both beds giving no privacy; - The bathroom was well equipped but very small and on arrival the step into the shower was not clean with hair and soap on the step from a previous user; - Both coffee machines needed descaling; - There were two low beams that resulted in everyone having bruised heads – one was on the poorly constructed stair with narrow treads which distracted from avoiding that low beam at the bottom. The second was in the entrance to the first bedroom, which had no door. There was a step up into the entrance with a stoop to fit under the low beam across the entrance. This made going to the bathroom at night without disturbing the two sleeping in the first bedroom difficult as was avoiding the two beams on the way. (We all have the scars to prove it!)
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

William B.

Relaxing all the way
At the top of a narrow cul de sac you forget that there are neighbours. There is a delightful garden, with sunny spots and shade for all times of day, which we were lucky enough with the weather to be able to use constantly. Downstairs kitchen, dining and living rooms are open with the loo, shower room and utilities beyond. Upstairs the bedrooms are end on, one acting as access to the other. Excellent boulangerie a short drive away, you can put the coffee on, go and be back without rushing. Lots of different walks right from the door, woods, fields, villages depending on your mood. Mme Ratton is a joy to deal with and despite our limited language overlap we got on wonderfully. Although there are so many things to see and do in the area it was also very enjoyable to do nothing but potter about. Loved it.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Claudia C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rural idyll near the Loire
We really enjoyed the peace and quiet of the countryside and the beautiful holiday flat. Beautiful garden, very friendly landlady and an ideal starting point for day trips.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Estelle F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Maison au calme bien placée pour visite
Nous avons apprécié l accueil des propriétaires et la maison notamment literie de qualité. La maison est bien située car à proximité de Blois et toutes les visites étaient dans un rayon d environ 30 mns.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Stephan A.

Liked: Location
Rustig gelegen vakantiehuis
Het is een rustig gelegen vakantiehuis in een klein dorp. De woning ligt centraal en daarom zijn er op korte reisafstand veel leuke dagtochten te maken. Het huis is van alle gemakken voorzien. Toch voldeed het op sommige punten niet helemaal aan onze verwachtingen. Het huis heeft weliswaar 2 slaapkamers, maar je moet altijd door de ene slaapkamer om in de andere te kunnen komen. Ook waren er op de bovenverdieping geen kasten om kleding in op te bergen. De afgelopen tijd zijn er wel goede vernieuwingen doorgevoerd in het huis en daardoor komen de foto's niet altijd overeen. Tenslotte hebben wij een discussie gehad over de schoonmaakkosten. Volgens ons - en in de Nederlandse advertentie staat ook nog steed dat deze optioneel zijn - waren de schoonmaakkosten verplicht. We hebben het zo gelaten en de kosten betaald.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Yvette Ratton

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What makes this property unique

Located 10 minutes from Blois, 20 minutes from Chambord, Cheverny, Chenonceau, and Amboise. In the heart of everything!
The house is located in a green haven where essences and scents have been chosen with care. Depending on the season, there are magnolias, lime trees, mock-oranges, peonies, honeysuckle, and roses that smell heavenly.

Languages:

English, French, Spanish
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