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 ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113030000/113027800/113027760/54314f5b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, DVD player, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113030000/113027800/113027760/3013b69c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113030000/113027800/113027760/214fbae3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113030000/113027800/113027760/8c9cf1d5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, DVD player, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113030000/113027800/113027760/3929013c.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. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathrooms1615 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Parking available - Barbecue grill - Pet-friendly - Kitchen £253 includes taxes & fees 30 Dec - 31 Dec ## 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 ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113300000/113296500/113296452/b52c9b24.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Le Paradis near Beauval. 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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 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 ![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 - ‪Table d'hotes Marie Pohl - ‬14 min drive - ‪Restaurant la Foulquetière - ‬11 min drive - ‪Sluzaly Sabrina - ‬11 min drive - ‪Guinois Charline - ‬11 min drive - ‪Le Grand Café - ‬5 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Family gîte in the countryside, close to Beauval Zoo and Valençay Castle pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). ### How much does it cost to stay at Family gîte in the countryside, close to Beauval Zoo and Valençay Castle? > As of 2 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Family gîte in the countryside, close to Beauval Zoo and Valençay Castle on 30 Dec 2025 start from £253.18, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ecueille-Hotels-Vrbo-Property.h113027760.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### How much is parking at Family gîte in the countryside, close to Beauval Zoo and Valençay Castle? > On-site parking is available at the property. ### Where is Family gîte in the countryside, close to Beauval Zoo and Valençay Castle located? > Located in a rural location, this family-friendly holiday home is 6.1 mi (9.8 km) from Le Temps d'une Rencontre and 11.6 mi (18.7 km) from Château de Montrésor. Zoo Parc Beauval and Chemillé Lake Beach are also within 16 miles (25 km). ## 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 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 ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 2 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 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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