Title: The house by the water Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=106177564&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The house by the water Holiday home in Gracay with kitchen ## Photo gallery for The house by the water ![Property grounds - The house by the water (Graçay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106180000/106177600/106177564/c6cc4011.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, bed sheets - The house by the water (Graçay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106180000/106177600/106177564/195a0c37.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - The house by the water (Graçay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106180000/106177600/106177564/cc2f51bc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - The house by the water (Graçay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106180000/106177600/106177564/54c6b185.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - The house by the water (Graçay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106180000/106177600/106177564/22e5be00.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies The house by the water provides amenities, such as laundry facilities and a gym. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Gym - Parking available ## 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) - 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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 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. Chateaux de la Loire and Château de Valencay 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 - ![Chateau de Valencay featuring a fountain and a park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6107660/04ba9a1c-bf8e-4baa-84c5-ac9c090e927d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Château de Valencay 24 min drive \- 17.5 miles - ![Bourges Cathedral showing a church or cathedral and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6107642/04c5c4f6-6917-4984-86cc-53866b0b74b9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Bourges Cathedral 43 min drive \- 47.1 miles - ![Couple de rhinocéros dans un parc zoologique à Saint-Aignan, Loir-et-Cher, France](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6107658/4316b319-c22a-4c7e-b001-1daeff76729b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Zoo Parc Beauval 49 min drive \- 35.9 miles - ![Chateau de Cheverny which includes heritage architecture and a castle](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6107680/758ed0ba-12d9-4e50-93d9-81604f8acea1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Château de Cheverny 50 min drive \- 41.8 miles - Musée de la Photographie 1 min walk \- 0.1 miles ### Getting around - Chatres-sur-Cher Station 20 min drive - Chateauroux (CHR-Chateauroux - Centre) 30 min drive ### Restaurants - L'ardoise 1 min walk - Chez Jean 9 min drive - Royal Couscous 10 min drive - Chez Chouchou 10 min drive - La Grange Aux Dimes 4 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The house by the water pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at The house by the water? ### What time is check-in at The house by the water? ### What time is check-out at The house by the water? ### Where is The house by the water located? ## 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 ## 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 1 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 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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