Title: The house by the water 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 # The house by the water Holiday home in Gracay with kitchen ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106180000/106177600/106177564/6ed306ce.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106180000/106177600/106177564/54c6b185.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106180000/106177600/106177564/cc2f51bc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106180000/106177600/106177564/22e5be00.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106180000/106177600/106177564/841c79a2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location The house by the water provides amenities, such as laundry facilities and a gym. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Gym - Dryer - Washer - Parking available - Kitchen - Barbecue grill £119 includes taxes & fees 26 Sept - 27 Sept ## 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. ### The house by the water Holiday home in Gracay with kitchen Along with a fitness centre, this smoke-free holiday home has laundry facilities and barbecues. The holiday home provides a kitchen with a fridge, an oven, a stovetop and a microwave. Guests can appreciate conveniences, such as a washing machine and a coffee/tea maker, and other amenities include a dishwasher and a Smart TV. Guest accommodation at this holiday home offers coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Recreational amenities at the holiday home include a fitness centre. ## Property amenities ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - Up to 10 kg per pet ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - Gym ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 2 total (up to 10 kg per pet) Note from host: Me demander si votre animal pèse + de 10 kg ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Note from host: Maison à étage ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). 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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether 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 ### 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 Gracay is home to this holiday home. Château de Valencay and Château de Selles sur Cher are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Plage de Villedieu and Vierzon Abbey Garden. [Visit our Gracay travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Gracay.dx3000403458) [View more Holiday homes in Gracay](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Gracay-Private-Holiday-Homes.d3000403458-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=47.14482,1.849009&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:ezw%7EGichJ%3FU%3FW%3FU%3FW%40U%40W%40U%40W%40U%40WBU%40UBWBUBUBUBUBUDUDUBUDSDUDUFSDUDSFSFSDSHSFSFSFSHQFQHSHQHQFQJQHOHQHOJOJOHOJOJOJMJOJMJMLMJKLMJKLKJKLKLKLILKLILILILGNILGLGLGNENGLENELENELCNENCNCLANCNANANALAN%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FL%40N%40N%40N%40LBN%40NBNBLDNBNDLDNDNDLFLDNFLFLFLHNFLHLHLHLJLHLJJJLJLJJJLLJJJLLLJNJLJLJNJNHNJNHNJNHPHPHNHPHPHPFRHPHRFPFRFRFRFRFRDRFRDTFRDTDTDRBTDTDTBTBTBTBTBTBV%40T%40TBV%40T%40V%40T%40V%40T%3FV%3FT%3FV%3FT%3FV%3FT%3FV%3FTAVATAVATATCVATAVCTCTCTCTCTCTETETCTETERETGRETGRERGTGRGPGRGRGRIPIRGPIPIPIPIPINIPKNINKNINKNKNKLKNKLMLKLKJMLKJMLMJKHMJMJMHMHMHMHOFMHMFMFOFMFMDODODMDODODMBOBOBOBM%40O%40O%40O%40M%40O%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAMAO%3FOCOAOAMCOCOCOCMEOEMCOGMEOEOGMGMGMGOIMGMIMIMIMIMKMKMIKKMMKKMKKMMMKMKMKOKMKOKOIMKQKOIOIQIOKQGQIQIQIQGSIQGSGSGQISESGUGSESEUGSEUESEUCUEUEUCUCUCUCUCUCUAWCUAUAWAUAWAUAW%3FU%3FW%3FU%3FW&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=JLi5qpwAd0eJZC1ymYH0izHZDVI=) Graçay, Cher ### What's nearby - Musée de la Photographie - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles - Loire Valley Gardens - 25 min drive - 16.4 miles - Château de Valencay - 29 min drive - 18.1 miles - Zoo Parc Beauval - 58 min drive - 36.4 miles - Château de Cheverny - 61 min drive - 40.0 miles ### Getting around - Chatres-sur-Cher Station - 20 min drive - Chateauroux (CHR-Chateauroux - Centre) - 30 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Philéas - ‬9 min drive - ‪L'ardoise - ‬1 min walk - ‪L'Aventura - ‬9 min drive - ‪Le Petit Berry - ‬8 min drive - ‪Bar Le Drakkar - ‬9 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The house by the water pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 10 kg per pet. ### How much does it cost to stay at The house by the water? > As of 23 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The house by the water on 26 Sept 2025 start from £118.59, 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/Gracay-Hotels-The-House-By-The-Water.h106177564.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### What time is check-in at The house by the water? > Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The house by the water? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is The house by the water located? > Situated in Gracay, this holiday home is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Musée de la Photographie and within 20 miles (32 km) of Loire Valley Gardens and Château de Valencay. Plage de Villedieu and Musée de l'Automobile are also within 20 miles (32 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The house by the water 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 1 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Barbara C. 6 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Séjour à Graçay Nous avons passé un excellent séjour à Graçay. Le village est charmant, avec un cadre tranquille idéal pour se ressourcer au calme à proximité de la nature. La location était propre et bien équipée, avec tout le confort nécessaire. Notre hôte était très accueillant et disponible. Le petit plus ouvrir la fenêtres pour nourrir les canard et les oies dans le petit canal ! ##### Barbara C. 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