Title: Gîte in the heart of the Loire castles 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 # Gîte in the heart of the Loire castles Family-friendly cottage in Athee-sur-Cher ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113700000/113698700/113698699/b28a2ee9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Children’s area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113700000/113698700/113698699/048865f0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113700000/113698700/113698699/80a2c041.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113700000/113698700/113698699/251bf2dd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, DVD player, books, video library](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113700000/113698700/113698699/011b491c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Gîte in the heart of the Loire castles provides amenities, such as a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroom1076 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Barbecue grill - Washer - Parking available - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Gîte in the heart of the Loire castles Family-friendly cottage in Athee-sur-Cher Along with laundry facilities, this cottage has a garden and barbecues. The cottage has 3 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a DVD player. Guests will find a kitchen with a fridge, an oven, a stovetop and a microwave. Guest accommodation at this cottage offers DVD players and coffee/tea makers. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include a shower and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - TV - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Porch/lanai ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming cats and dogs only - Up to 25 kg per pet ### Suitability/Accessibility - Designated smoking areas ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - Bicycle parking - Bicycles ### 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) ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Bicycle parking - Bicycles - Composting - Double-glazed windows - Garden - Recycling - Unit size: 1,076 square feet ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36300000/36290500/36290446/221e5648.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cottage in the quiet countryside edge of Cherval Chenonceau Bléré - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly 8.8 Excellent 10 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-04&endDate=2025-12-05&selected=36290446&PinnedHotelID=36290446&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 70 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-04&endDate=2025-12-05&selected=33469742&PinnedHotelID=33469742&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117340000/117336400/117336385/6ab56880.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Family gîte in the heart of Touraine's châteaux Azay-sur-Cher - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-04&endDate=2025-12-05&selected=117336385&PinnedHotelID=117336385&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34110000/34107900/34107866/60ec49de.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Old vineyard house. 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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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited 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 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 84081846200011 ### 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 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=47.33535,0.904693&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:_a%7D_HiuoD%3FW%3FU%3FW%3FW%40U%40W%40U%40W%40UBU%40W%40UBWBUBUBUBUBUDUDUBUDUDSDUFUDSFSDUFSFSFSFSFSFQHSHQFSHQHQHQHOHQHQJOHOJOHOJOJOJMJOJMLMJMJMLKJMLKJKLKLILKLILILILINILGLILGNELGNGLENELENENCLCNENALCNCNANANALAN%3FN%3FNAN%40N%3FN%3FL%40N%40N%40N%40NBLBN%40NDNBLBNDLDNDNDLFNFLDLFLHNFLHLHLHLHLHLJLHLJJJLJJLLJJLLLJLJLJNJLJNJNHNJNJNHNHPHPJNFPHPHRHPFPHRFPFRFRHRDRFRFTDRDRFTDTDRDTBTDTDTBTBTBTBTBVBT%40TBV%40T%40T%40V%40T%40V%40T%3FV%3FV%3FT%3FV%3FT%3FV%3FT%3FVAVATAVATATAVCTAVCTCTCTCVCTCTETETCRETETERGTERETGRGRERIRGRGRGRIPGRIPIPIPGPKPIPININKPKNINKNKLKNKLKLKLMLKLMLKJMJKJMJMJMHMJMHMHMHMFOHMFMFMFOFMDODODMDODMBODOBOBMBO%40O%40O%40O%40M%40O%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAMAOAOAOAOAMCOCOCMCOEOEMEOEMEOEMGOGMGMGMIOGMIMIMIMKMIMKMKKKMKKKMMKMKMMMKMKMKOKMKOIOKOIQKOIOIQIQIQIQIQGQISIQGSGSGSGSGSGSESGUESGSEUEUEUCSEUEUCUCUCWCUCUCUAWAUCWAUAUAWAUAW%3FW%3FU%3FW%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=6kx6ImkmG4-dPlN4GAUlj-DGI_c=) Athée-sur-Cher, Indre-et-Loire #### What's nearby - Château de Nitray - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles - Château d'Amboise - 17 min drive - 8.3 miles - Clos Lucé Castle - 18 min drive - 11.5 miles - Château de Chenonceau - 20 min drive - 11.0 miles - Zoo Parc Beauval - 40 min drive - 34.4 miles #### Getting around - Montlouis-sur-Loire Azay-sur-Cher Station - 6 min drive - Tours (TUF-Tours - Loire Valley) - 31 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪La Charbonette - ‬7 min drive - ‪La Sarrazine - ‬8 min drive - ‪Restaurant de la Mairie - ‬5 min drive - ‪Restaurant la Boulaye - ‬3 min drive - ‪Ardent - ‬17 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Gîte in the heart of the Loire castles pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet. ### How much is parking at Gîte in the heart of the Loire castles? > On-site parking is available at the property. ### What time is check-in at Gîte in the heart of the Loire castles? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Gîte in the heart of the Loire castles? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Gîte in the heart of the Loire castles located? > This family-friendly Athee-sur-Cher cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Chateaux de la Loire and Château de Nitray. Grand Aquarium of Touraine and Domaine des Malidores are also within 6 miles (10 km). St-Martin-le-Beau Station is 29 minutes by foot. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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