Title: Beautifully decorated and renovated house in Amboise Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Beautifully decorated and renovated house in Amboise ![Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33590000/33583000/33582901/e7391dc0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![High chair, cookware/dishes/utensils](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33590000/33583000/33582901/06d23dc9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33590000/33583000/33582901/03b601a6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33590000/33583000/33582901/98630a2f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33590000/33583000/33582901/ea9d7a39.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Beautifully decorated and renovated house in Amboise provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms3 bathrooms ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Washer - Pet-friendly - Kitchen - Free WiFi - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Beautifully decorated and renovated house in Amboise Completely renovated in 2012, this XVI th century house is a typical regional house with a "troglo" room (in the rock). Renovated by a team of local specialised builders using traditional techniques under the responsibility of a certified architect, the Tortue de Leonardo offers you all modern equipments and comfort in a traditional and historical place. Located against the hill between the Chateau d'Amboise and the Clos Lucé (where da Vinci lived his last years), la Tortue is a jewel made of tradition and peacefullness in one of the most attractive town in France. Professionally decorated, la Tortue will allow you to relax in a region made of tradition and history. Indeed, on top of the many castles (Amboise, Chenonceau, Chambord.....) you will have the possibility to discover le Clos Lucé, the Chanteloup Pagoda, the Touraine Aquarium, many wine producers and for the more adventurous tree climbing, Kayak, hot air balloons.... ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - One pet total ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - No lift (single-level property) - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Change of bedsheets (on request) - Change of towels on request - Housekeeping (limited availability) - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - Hiking/biking trails nearby ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Bed sheets changed on request - Double-glazed windows - Energy-saving switches in guestrooms - Towels (changed on request) ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24050000/24042400/24042340/858a19df.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 3 bedroom 3 bathroom town house in the heart of the Loire castles Amboise - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.8 Exceptional 133 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-10&endDate=2025-10-11&selected=24042340&PinnedHotelID=24042340&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33470000/33469800/33469742/7c882fd7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### GITE, CHARMING HOUSE CLASSIFIED 3 STARS IN AMBOISE overlooking the Loire Amboise - Kitchen - Washer - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 9.6 Exceptional 69 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-10&endDate=2025-10-11&selected=33469742&PinnedHotelID=33469742&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31950000/31948100/31948043/b601ff0d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### the attic of Orange. 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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 Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20 Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation Property Registration Number 234 ### 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 ### Property is also known as Beautifully Decorated and Renovated House in Amboise Amboise ## About the area Amboise is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Pagoda of Chanteloup and Plage de Montrichard, while Clos Lucé Castle and Amboise Art Glassworks are cultural highlights. Mini-Châteaux Park and Loire Aventure CKCA are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails. [Visit our Amboise travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Amboise.dx4725) [View more Holiday homes in Amboise](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Amboise-Private-Holiday-Homes.d4725-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C47.41128%2C0.99090&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=hy39FZRk46nzAIhbmbFyD2uq3SA=) Amboise, Centre-Val De Loire ### What's nearby - Clos Lucé Castle - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles - Château d'Amboise - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles - St. Denis Church - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles - Robert Debre Hospital Amboise - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles - Château-Gaillard - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles ### Getting around - Noizay Station - 14 min drive - Tours (TUF-Tours - Loire Valley) - 43 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Pâtisserie Bigot - ‬7 min walk - ‪Baalbeck - ‬10 min walk - ‪Le Shaker - ‬14 min walk - ‪Bistrot L’amboisie - ‬11 min walk - ‪Les Burgers - ‬4 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Beautifully decorated and renovated house in Amboise pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total). ### What time is check-in at Beautifully decorated and renovated house in Amboise? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Beautifully decorated and renovated house in Amboise? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Beautifully decorated and renovated house in Amboise located? > Situated in Amboise, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Clos Lucé Castle and Château d'Amboise. St. Denis Church and Robert Debre Hospital Amboise are also within 1 mile (2 km). Amboise Station is 21 minutes by foot. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Beautifully decorated and renovated house in Amboise Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 8.0 Location 10 - Excellent 15 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Hervé E. 31 Aug 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Visite en famille Top en été ##### Hervé E. ### 10/10 Excellent #### James and Nancy D., New Wilmington, Pa. USA 19 Jun 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place! We thoroughly enjoyed our 6 night stay. Paul was great to work with in dealing with some technical problems in the booking and reservation process. Very good restoration of a charming 16th century home. All three bedrooms(including the "troglo" room) are spacious. The property is clean, well designed and comfortable. The location is superb, steps from the Clos Luce and a short walk to the Chateau and many restaurants, patisseries and a traiteur. Parking was convenient, close and free. While located right on the street (one way) traffic and noise were not a problem. It was nice to sit in the living room with the window open and see lots of folks walking by and admiring the architecture and our cozy situation. (some obviously envious!) Twin room on top has a toilet and sink, some low beans (which add to the charm and a great place to hang clothes). Queen on first floor has a bath with toilet and shower outside the room and is huge. Trog room has shower in room and toilet located off courtyard. Kitchen small and well equipped. Keypad entry was great as we were 3 couples so everyone had access without having to worry about keys. Spiral wooden steps were charming but might be challenging for less mobile older adults. Easy internet access. Highly recommend this gite. ##### James and Nancy D. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marc H. 4 Jun 2018 #### Très bien placé, une expérience intéressante Maison très bien rénovée avec beaucoup de charme. La chambre troglodyte est bien mise en valeur et c'est une expérience intéressante. La maison est très placée au coeur de la vieille ville, on peut faire plein de chose à pieds ##### Marc H. Stayed 2 nights in May 2018 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sophie F., Saint Pierre en Faucigny 13 Sept 2017 #### Parfait! Nous avons passé 5 jours avec nos deux grands enfants à la Grande Tortue. La maison est superbe, très bien équipée et décorée, d'une propreté exemplaire, et idéalement située. C'est un cocon dans lequel on a grand plaisir à rentrer après une longue journée de visites! Le propriétaire Paul a eu de très gentilles attentions envers nous (comme nous n'en avions jamais eu nulle part!). Notre seul regret est de ne pas avoir pu le rencontrer en personne! (les circonstances ne l'ont pas permis). Un séjour vraiment parfait! ##### Sophie F. Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2017 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Françoise B. 8 Jun 2017 #### EXCELLENT SEJOUR Merci à Paul pour son accueil. Maison où l'on se sent bien et très bien entretenue. Très bonne expérience de la chambre troglodyte ##### Françoise B. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jean-Charles D. 20 Sept 2016 #### Génial!!! La Grande Tortue est vraiment la maison de vacances dont tout le monde rêve. Une propriété avec beaucoup de charme, harmonieux mélange de cachet historique et des plus modernes commodités (magnifiques douches à l'italienne!). Monsieur Herlaut est charmant et très sympathique. De plus la propriété se situe à 100 mètres à peine du Clos Lucé et possède une très belle chambre troglodyte pour ceux qui recherchent de l'authentique. Un séjour magique! ##### Jean-Charles D. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2016 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sophie L. 8 May 2015 #### Séjour d'exception Une adorable maison très bien située. Décoration chaleureuse. Très propre et accueillante. L'endroit est magique entre le château d'Amboise et le clos Lucé. A recommander ##### Sophie L. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### VERONIQUE H. 20 Mar 2015 #### Parfait Nous avons passé quelques jours à Amboise et visité les alentours. La maison est située dans au pied du château d'Amboise et à côté du Clos Lucé lieu ou François 1er avait installé Léonard de Vinci. La maison est très confortable et très bien équipée. Parking gratuit à deux pas. Nous avons été très satisfaits de notre séjour et pensons y retourner au printemps. ##### VERONIQUE H. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### VERONIQUE H. 20 Mar 2015 #### Excellent Excellent séjour - gite très confortable et bien équipé - la seule préoccupation étant de se promener et de profiter de la rue nationale et de visiter tranquillement - ##### VERONIQUE H. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Aude M. 16 Mar 2015 #### La Tortue : maison très accueillante Cette maison de charme très ancienne et entièrement restaurée a beaucoup de cachet. Nous y sommes restés 3 nuits avec grand plaisir. 3 chambres : une troglodytique - avec douche italienne - une double spacieuse au premier et une sous les toits avec veux et 2 lits simples. Située au coeur d'Amboise à deux pas des chateaux, des restaurants et commerce et au calme. Accueil sympathique, décoration raffinée. Nous y avons passé un très chouette séjour et recommandons vivement. ##### Aude M. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Irene G. 7 Mar 2015 #### C'est merveilleux! Nous avons été dans ce lieu pour la célébration de la Nouvelle Année 2015. Nous y avons vécu pendant une semaine et nous avons exploré tout le voisinage et les châteaux de la Loire d'Orléans à Tours. La maison est située dans la belle ville médiévale d'Amboise entre les deux châteaux - le château royal d'Amboise et le Clos Lucé, où Léonard de Vinci a passé ses dernières années. Et tous les deux château sont situés à distance de marche de cette maison. La maison est très confortable, et il a tout le nécessaire pour la vie et pour passe-temps agréable. Près de la maison il ya un parking gratuit, donc vous ne aurez pas de problèmes avec votre voiture. Nous sommes très heureux que nous avons séjourné dans cette maison. ##### Irene G. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### paul r. 3 Mar 2015 #### parfait Nous avons passé un formidable séjour à La Tortue. Bel endroit, très calme et à la fois proche du centre ville. La maison est magnifiquement décorée et l'accueil très chaleureux. Je recommande sans réserve ce gite de charme et j'y retournerai sans faute. ##### paul r.