| Summary |
Les Aubepines is a barn conversion situated in the quiet hamlet of La Chaise which comprises of a farm and half a dozen other cottages. It is located between the medieval market town of Loches and the city of Tours (Petit Paris) and ideally positioned for exploring the Loire Valley and its Chateaux. Set on a hilltop, Les Aubepines enjoys uninterrupted views of the surrounding rolling farmland and woodlands. The village of La Chappelle Blanche St Martin is a short walk away and has a family run bar restaurant and an excellent boulangerie. Five minutes drive away is the bustling market town of Ligueil with bars, restaurants and shops, and on Mondays a market where local producers sell their goods. |
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| Property Name | Les Aubepines | |
 Les Aubepines | ||
 Fun in the Hot Tub | ||
 Sun terrace | ||
 Master Bedroom | ||
| Bedroom(s) | 5 Bedroom(s) Sleeps 10 | |
| Nearest Town |
Ligueil, Loire Valley, France |
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| On our site since | 3 January 2007 | |
| Pool | Yes | |
| Detail |
The property has a large entrance hall come cloakroom, with a fully equiped kitchen diner off of this. There is a utility room with 2 fridges, washing machine, dishwasher and auxilary sink and various storage cupboards, leading from this is the groundfloor bathroom, with shower over the bath. The lounge is fitted with a large woodburner, quality sofas one of which is a double fold down bed for those unexpected guests, satelite TV, Hi Fi and has french doors leading out on to the extensive covered terrace and gardens. Off of this is the master bedroom with en-suite shower room and this also has french doors leading out onto the terracing. The first floor has 2 twin bedded rooms, one double fitted with vanity unit and washbasin and a childrens bedroom fitted with bunk beds. The 1st floor bathroom has a shower over the bath. There is a Hot tub on the terracce at the rear and a solar heated swimming pool set back in the garden with an extensive timber deck surround. |
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 Lounge | ||
 The Lime tree | ||
 Kitchen dining area | ||
 Swimming Pool | ||
| Location |
•Shopping - Descartes' Sunday market is extremely well visited and that's just the locals! You can choose from a variety of local wines, cheeses, fruits and vegetables and craft stalls. You can even buy fresh hot paella or roast chickens for an al fresco lunch on the terrace. •Chateaux - This is an excellent area for chateaux, there are several local to the immediate area aswell as the more famous including Chinon, Loches, Amboise, Azay le Rideau, Chenonceau, Villandry, Langeais, Blois, Chambord, Rigny Ussy (the inspiration for "Sleeping Beauty"), Valencay and Montresor. Some chateaux also perform Son et Lumiere shows during certain evenings of the holiday season. •Eating out – there is a large choice of restaurants in the area ranging from the in expensve; 12€ for a 4 course lunch including wine to the Michelin starred Le Promenade at Petite Pressigny which is 25 minutes away and everything in between. •Tours - Tours, the Touraine capital city, is full of history and art and the old town boasts cobbled streets and charming medieval buildings. For those of you who like to shop, the new part of the city has plenty of choice. It also has an interesting old quarter full of pavement restaurants. Even a day visit to Paris is possible as it is only 55 minutes away from Tours with the TGV high speed train. •Loches - Loches is an extremely pretty town, with dungeons to visit as well as the chateau, busy markets on Saturday and Wednesday and several night markets taking place in August. •Descartes - Once home to the philosopher René Descartes, boasts an excellent selection of activities including tennis, canoeing, crazy golf, fishing and a heated outdoor 25m swimming pool complete with children's pool, children's play area, flumes and café. •Golf - There are 9 and 18 hole golf courses at La Roche Posay which are challenging for both novice and experienced golfers and an 18 hole course at Vermueil-sur-Indre. •Futuroscope - An excellent day out for all the family, about 50 minutes away, Futuroscope gives you the magic of 3D, virtual reality simulator rides and circular cinemas together, with a glimpse into the future of communication technology. •Vineyards - Many vineyards are available to visit in this region of France, giving you the opportunity to taste and buy a wide selection of locally produced wines. Can you go home without at least visiting one? •Horse riding is available at several stables in the area, there are also 2 stud farms located in Cussay. •Country walks, there are lots of ancient rights of way where you are free to roam, signed woodland trails and also designated historical walks, which you can follow through out the region. •Other suggestions - La Haute-Touche (the largest zoological park in France), Zooparc Beauval, (an excellent family day out), the steam train from Richelieu to Chinon, the donkey park at Parc Le Fou de L'Ane, Parc Mini-Chateaux, Les Grottes Petrifiantes, the Aquarium de Touraine, (including piranhas, sharks and crocodiles) and Les Aigles du Donjon (an 11th century castle where you can watch displays of birds of prey). |
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 Girls Having a good time | ||
 Master Bedroom | ||
 Bathroom | ||
 Double Bedroom | ||
| Map | Click here to see a map of the property's location | |
| How to get here |
Airports – Poitiers 1hr drive from gite, Tours 40 mins, La Rochelle 2hrs, Angers 1hr 30mins,Limoge 2hr 30mins Paris 3 hours. Ports - Calais 5-6hours, St Malo 4 hours, Caen 4hours Le Havre 4hrs 30mins.. |
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| Payment Options |
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| Prices |
5th Jan – 31st March £610/670€ 1st April – 2nd July £700/775€ 3rd July- 28th Aug £1400/1555€ 29th Aug – 31st Oct £800/890€ Additional price information •Deposit of 20% required to secure booking. Balance due 8 weeks before start of holiday with a returnable damage deposit of £200. Duvets and pillows are provided.Arrival from 4pm, departure by 10am (unless otherwise agreed). •All beds will be freshly changed and ready for occupation and there’s no extra charge. Cot, and high chair will be provided upon request. •The Gite is available all year and is fully heated for the cooler months at an additional charge of £70/70€ per week. •Cooking gas for the kitchen & BBQ (except for winter heating) are included in the price.Electricity is charged at 10 pence/cents per Kw used the meter being read before and after your stay. •As payment is made in advance you should ensure that you have adequate holiday insurance cover, in the event of a cancellation. •Damage deposit to be refunded in part or full. •Final cleaning service provided at a cost of £80. Please note that this amount will be deducted from the damage deposit if the gite is not vacated in the same condition as upon arrival. •If you have children, we can arrange a babysitting service for you. Bed linen and towels included. |
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| Prop. Ref. | 2138 | |
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