Title: Family gîte in the countryside, close to Beauval Zoo and Valençay Castle Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - 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 # Family gîte in the countryside, close to Beauval Zoo and Valençay Castle Family-friendly holiday home in Ecueille ## Photo gallery for Family gîte in the countryside, close to Beauval Zoo and Valençay Castle ![Exterior - Family gîte in the countryside, close to Beauval Zoo and Valençay Castle (Écueillé)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113030000/113027800/113027760/54314f5b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot - Family gîte in the countryside, close to Beauval Zoo and Valençay Castle (Écueillé)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113030000/113027800/113027760/34fa4d18.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, DVD player, books - Family gîte in the countryside, close to Beauval Zoo and Valençay Castle (Écueillé)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113030000/113027800/113027760/a937dfee.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Family gîte in the countryside, close to Beauval Zoo and Valençay Castle (Écueillé)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113030000/113027800/113027760/0e671b17.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, DVD player, books - Family gîte in the countryside, close to Beauval Zoo and Valençay Castle (Écueillé)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113030000/113027800/113027760/3013b69c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Family gîte in the countryside, close to Beauval Zoo and Valençay Castle provides amenities, such as a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathrooms1615 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi - Outdoor space £240 includes taxes & fees 10 Feb - 11 Feb ## 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. ### Family gîte in the countryside, close to Beauval Zoo and Valençay Castle Family-friendly holiday home in Ecueille This holiday home features laundry facilities, a garden and barbecues. The holiday home has 4 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 holiday home offers DVD players and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to patios. This accommodation is furnished with desks, dining tables and kitchen islands. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include a shower and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shower - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming cats and dogs only - 2 pets 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 - Stair-free path to entrance - Tile flooring in public areas - Designated smoking areas ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - Near a zoo ### Things to do - Billiards/pool table ### 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 - Double-glazed windows - Garden - Recycling - Unit size: 1,615 square feet ## Similar properties ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/123000000/122270000/122265100/122265044/8ce6ae2d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Family Cottage Near Beauval Zoo NOUANS LES FONTAINES - Kitchen - Washing machine - Outdoor space - Barbecue grill [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-01&endDate=2026-02-02&selected=122265044&PinnedHotelID=122265044&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Smart TV, DVD player, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103050000/103041500/103041498/58415a2f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Gite DE LA Roche AU Pied DU ZOO DE Beauval Piscine Municipale A 500m Nouans-les-Fontaines - Kitchen - Washing machine - Free Wi-Fi - Parking available [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-01&endDate=2026-02-02&selected=103041498&PinnedHotelID=103041498&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102240000/102231200/102231192/b75cf679.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Maison de Caractère, Jardin Clos , au Calme, Proche zoo de Beauval et Châteaux Écueillé - Kitchen - Washing machine - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi 8.0 Very good 1 review £119 includes taxes & fees 19 Jan - 20 Jan [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-19&endDate=2026-01-20&selected=102231192&PinnedHotelID=102231192&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![2 bedrooms, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102240000/102232700/102232630/b8b71167.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Petit nid Berrichon, Situé à Proximité du zoo de Beauval, Animaux Acceptés! 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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 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 981969207 ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts 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 Located in Ecueille, this holiday home is in a rural area. Château de Montrésor and Château de Valencay are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Zoo Parc Beauval and Haute-Touche Zoological Reserve. [Visit our Ecueille travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ecueille.dx3000477519) [View more Holiday homes in Ecueille](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ecueille-Private-Holiday-Homes.d3000477519-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%7C47.09456%2C1.31812&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=H5SdxP8KlQvpQvRACrjWdSLw_KA=) Écueillé, Indre ### What's nearby - Le Temps d'une Rencontre \- 13 min drive \- 8.4 miles - Château de Montrésor \- 23 min drive \- 15.3 miles - Zoo Parc Beauval \- 26 min drive \- 18.2 miles - Château de Valencay \- 28 min drive \- 18.4 miles - Regional Natural Park of Brenne \- 29 min drive \- 21.6 miles ### Getting around - Lucay-le-Male Station - 19 min drive - Chateauroux (CHR-Chateauroux - Centre) - 50 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Restaurant la Foulquetière - ‬11 min drive - ‪Lobry Etienne - ‬14 min drive - ‪Sluzaly Sabrina - ‬11 min drive - ‪Auberge de l'Indrois - ‬13 min drive - ‪Table d'hotes Marie Pohl - ‬14 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Family gîte in the countryside, close to Beauval Zoo and Valençay Castle pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Family gîte in the countryside, close to Beauval Zoo and Valençay Castle? ### How much is parking at Family gîte in the countryside, close to Beauval Zoo and Valençay Castle? ### Where is Family gîte in the countryside, close to Beauval Zoo and Valençay Castle located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Family gîte in the countryside, close to Beauval Zoo and Valençay Castle Reviews ## Reviews ### 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 - Excellent 2 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### victoria p. 11 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Week end parfait idéalement situé par rapport au zoo de beauval. Maison spacieuse et très bien équipée. Je recommande vivement. ##### victoria p. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### serge k. 1 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Sejour pres de Beauval Nous avons passé un excellent sejour dans le gîte qui est bien équipé pour toute la famille ##### serge k. 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