Title: Charming Country Cottage Near Valençay - 2 Bedrooms, Quiet Garden, Close to Loire Castles & Beauval Zoo Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=59958642&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Charming Country Cottage Near Valençay - 2 Bedrooms, Quiet Garden, Close to Loire Castles & Beauval Zoo Cottage in Poulaines with kitchen ## Photo gallery for Charming Country Cottage Near Valençay - 2 Bedrooms, Quiet Garden, Close to Loire Castles & Beauval Zoo ![Interior - Charming Country Cottage Near Valençay - 2 Bedrooms, Quiet Garden, Close to Loire Castles & Beauval Zoo (Poulaines)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59960000/59958700/59958642/ea3cee38.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - Charming Country Cottage Near Valençay - 2 Bedrooms, Quiet Garden, Close to Loire Castles & Beauval Zoo (Poulaines)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59960000/59958700/59958642/7cf79f84.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV - Charming Country Cottage Near Valençay - 2 Bedrooms, Quiet Garden, Close to Loire Castles & Beauval Zoo (Poulaines)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59960000/59958700/59958642/6ba33e73.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets - Charming Country Cottage Near Valençay - 2 Bedrooms, Quiet Garden, Close to Loire Castles & Beauval Zoo (Poulaines)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59960000/59958700/59958642/4a7ecc3f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV - Charming Country Cottage Near Valençay - 2 Bedrooms, Quiet Garden, Close to Loire Castles & Beauval Zoo (Poulaines)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59960000/59958700/59958642/640171cc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Charming Country Cottage Near Valençay - 2 Bedrooms, Quiet Garden, Close to Loire Castles & Beauval Zoo provides amenities, such as a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5872 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Outdoor space - Parking available £169 includes taxes & fees 15 Jan - 16 Jan ## 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. ### Charming Country Cottage Near Valençay - 2 Bedrooms, Quiet Garden, Close to Loire Castles & Beauval Zoo Looking to relax in the peace and quiet of the countryside and forget about your daily routine for a moment? Joël and Odile welcome you for just that. Their cottage, located on a mixed crop and livestock farm in Berry (70 dairy cows), is ideal for recharging your batteries and enjoying the attractions of Berry. 6 km from Valençay and its château, close to the A20, A71, and A85 motorways, near the Loire Valley châteaux, and 35 minutes from Beauval Zoo. In a quiet hamlet with a small wooded garden and a large courtyard at the front, this house features, on the ground floor: a fitted kitchen with a dining area opening onto a living/dining room (TV and DVD) opening onto a terrace, a bathroom (two sinks), a toilet, and a hallway. Upstairs: landing - 2 large bedrooms (double bed) - 1 connecting room (access to one of the two large bedrooms) with a 120x190 cm bed. Toilet with washbasin. The cottage is equipped with an air conditioning system with reasonable consumption. You have 15 kWh per day (any excess will be payable on site to the hosts). Bed linens provided and beds made upon arrival. Towels included. Parking on the property. A20 DIRECTION PARIS-VIERZON 10b VATAN. TAKE THE D960 > VALENCAY > POULAINES. IN POULAINES, TAKE THE D109 (ROUVES-LES-BOIS) AND TAKE THE ROAD RIGHT TOWARDS LE PETIT CHAMBONNAIS. THE GITE IS THE 2ND HOUSE ON THE LEFT BEFORE THE CROSSROADS, WHEN ENTERING THE HAMLET. The all-inclusive rate includes: bed linen and towels for the stay, end-of-stay cleaning (excluding dishes and trash), heating and electricity with reasonable and reasonable consumption. You have 15 kWh per day (any excess will be paid on site to the hosts). Property managed by a professional. Unless stated, services such as cleaning, bed linen, towels etc. are not included in the price of this rental. If pets are allowed (information in the advertisement), charges may be applicable. Only equipment mentioned in this advertisement are present. Equipment not mentioned are not considered to be present. Unless there is an electric charging station in the accommodation, charging electric vehicles is prohibited. A20 DIRECTION PARIS-VIERZON 10b VATAN. TAKE D960>VALENCAY>POULAINES. IN POULAINES, TAKE THE D109 (ROUVES-LES-BOIS) AND TAKE A RIGHT TOWARDS LE PETIT CHAMBONNAIS. THE GITE IS THE 2nd HOUSE ON THE LEFT BEFORE THE CROSSROADS, ON ENTERING THE HAMLET. End of stay cleaning is included. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Dishwasher - Microwave - Refrigerator ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Towels provided ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Limited housekeeping ### 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden - Unit size: 872 square feet ## Similar properties ![Sauna](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74650000/74649100/74649057/024dbaa2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Domaine des Bois Argentés Pruniers-en-Sologne - 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18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 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 NOT\_REQUIRED If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### 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 ### Property is also known as Villa Poulaines 3 bedrooms 5 persons Villa Poulaines, 3 bedrooms, 5 persons Poulaines Villa Poulaines, 3 bedrooms, 5 persons Private vacation home 14993920098 ## 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%7C47.13060%2C1.62222&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=wYV3moKPqCztMNHFEpYpEHkMTlc=) Poulaines, Centre-Loire Valley #### What's nearby - Château de Valencay \- 14 min drive \- 5.8 miles - Musée de l'Automobile \- 14 min drive \- 6.0 miles - Loire Valley Gardens \- 22 min drive \- 12.0 miles - Château de Selles sur Cher \- 27 min drive \- 16.3 miles - Zoo Parc Beauval \- 42 min drive \- 24.0 miles #### Getting around - Valencay Station - 18 min drive - Chateauroux (CHR-Chateauroux - Centre) - 39 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪L'ambassadeur - ‬12 min drive - ‪Restaurant le P'Tit Veuil - ‬16 min drive - ‪Le Bistrot des Halles - ‬12 min drive - ‪La Promenade - ‬10 min drive - ‪Café du Bon Coin - ‬11 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Charming Country Cottage Near Valençay - 2 Bedrooms, Quiet Garden, Close to Loire Castles & Beauval Zoo pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Charming Country Cottage Near Valençay - 2 Bedrooms, Quiet Garden, Close to Loire Castles & Beauval Zoo? ### How much is parking at Charming Country Cottage Near Valençay - 2 Bedrooms, Quiet Garden, Close to Loire Castles & Beauval Zoo? ### What time is check-in at Charming Country Cottage Near Valençay - 2 Bedrooms, Quiet Garden, Close to Loire Castles & Beauval Zoo? ### What time is check-out at Charming Country Cottage Near Valençay - 2 Bedrooms, Quiet Garden, Close to Loire Castles & Beauval Zoo? ### Where is Charming Country Cottage Near Valençay - 2 Bedrooms, Quiet Garden, Close to Loire Castles & Beauval Zoo located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Charming Country Cottage Near Valençay - 2 Bedrooms, Quiet Garden, Close to Loire Castles & Beauval Zoo 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 #### Jean-Pierre G. 20 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Étape très agréable Excellents échanges avec nos hôtes. Les enfants ont adoré les vaches! Étape très agréable à la ferme dans un gîte confortable parfaitement conforme à la description. Dommage qu’il ait plu pour la fête aux ânes à Poulaines…on reviendra sous le soleil. ##### Jean-Pierre G. 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