Title: Charming Village House with Large Garden, Games Room, and Proximity to Loire Castles and Beauval Zoo 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 # Charming Village House with Large Garden, Games Room, and Proximity to Loire Castles and Beauval Zoo Cottage in Préaux with kitchen and patio ![Fridge, microwave, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59960000/59958900/59958853/c9cb0954.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Children’s area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59960000/59958900/59958853/56b7f112.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59960000/59958900/59958853/c188c86e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59960000/59958900/59958853/58997175.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59960000/59958900/59958853/0b3a6bc8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Charming Village House with Large Garden, Games Room, and Proximity to Loire Castles and Beauval Zoo provides amenities, such as a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. 8.0 Very good ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 51076 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Barbecue grill - Washer - Fireplace - Parking available - Kitchen ## 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 Village House with Large Garden, Games Room, and Proximity to Loire Castles and Beauval Zoo On the edge of Touraine, this townhouse offers a large enclosed and wooded plot (1,400 m²) in the heart of a Berry village crossed by the Indrois River, with its town hall and castle. There is a communal pond with a pétanque court and fishing. Restaurants in Saint-Genou and Villegouin (self-service) are 10 km away. A few minutes away, you can discover the Châteaux of the Loire Valley, the Beauval Zoo-Parc, the Haute-Touche Nature Reserve, the Indre Green Cycle Route, the Brenne Regional Natural Park, and two lakes for swimming. In Saint-Genou, there is supervised swimming, a fitness trail, fishing, and children's playground. On the ground floor: a fully equipped kitchen and dining room with a fireplace, a living room (TV, radio), and a large bathroom and toilet. A games room with a ping-pong table, darts, mini-pool table, and foosball table. The vacation rental has 3 bedrooms. On the ground floor, a 14m² bedroom (1 single bed (120cm), TV). On the 1st floor: an 11m² bedroom (1 double bed, TV) and a 15m² connecting bedroom (2 single beds (90cm), TV). Large enclosed garden with trees (barbecue), terrace, and indoor carport for 2 cars. Various outdoor games including swings and pétanque balls. A games room with a ping-pong table and table football. In addition, there are 2 adult bicycles and 2 children's bicycles (4/6 years and 14/16 years). Oil heating (€10 per day) and for the enjoyment of the fireplace (€70 per cubic meter). Bed linens for a double bed are €12 and for a single bed are €10. Bath linens are €7 per person. Cleaning fee (€60). Electricity charges not included in the price (8kWh/day included). NON-SMOKING COTTAGE (fire extinguisher and smoke detector). Optional services to be paid on site and reserved before your arrival: \- End-of-stay cleaning: €63.83 per stay 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. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Dishwasher - Microwave - Refrigerator ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom ### Living spaces - Fireplace ### Entertainment - Games - TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Location highlights - Near a zoo ### Things to do - Swimming nearby ### 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: 1,076 square feet ## Similar properties ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107290000/107285600/107285536/2d521f7b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Maison de Compagne en Plein Centre du Village Avec Commerces à Proximité Saint-Genou - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 10 Exceptional 3 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-27&endDate=2025-10-28&selected=107285536&PinnedHotelID=107285536&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 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 Preaux, 3 Bedrooms, 5 Persons Villa Préaux 3 bedrooms 5 persons Villa Preaux 3 Bedrooms 5 Persons Villa Préaux, 3 Bedrooms, 5 Persons Préaux Villa Préaux, 3 Bedrooms, 5 Persons Private vacation home Villa Préaux, 3 Bedrooms, 5 Persons Private vacation home Préaux 14993930345 ## 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%7C47.02067%2C1.29254&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=laxjF4eeBdqraaUXzpQpzP-yHfo=) Preaux, Centre-Loire Valley #### What's nearby - Château de Montrésor - 28 min drive - 14.3 miles - Haute-Touche Zoological Reserve - 30 min drive - 20.1 miles - Zoo Parc Beauval - 33 min drive - 21.6 miles - Château de Valencay - 36 min drive - 21.4 miles - Château de Chenonceau - 60 min drive - 38.1 miles #### Getting around - Chatillon-sur-Indre Station - 13 min drive - Chateauroux (CHR-Chateauroux - Centre) - 40 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Table d'hotes Marie Pohl - ‬9 min drive - ‪Café des Sports - ‬13 min drive - ‪Auberge de la Tour - ‬12 min drive - ‪Le César - ‬12 min drive - ‪Le Marginal - ‬12 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Charming Village House with Large Garden, Games Room, and Proximity to Loire Castles and Beauval Zoo pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Charming Village House with Large Garden, Games Room, and Proximity to Loire Castles and Beauval Zoo? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Charming Village House with Large Garden, Games Room, and Proximity to Loire Castles and Beauval Zoo? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Charming Village House with Large Garden, Games Room, and Proximity to Loire Castles and Beauval Zoo located? > Situated in Préaux, this cottage is within 12 miles (20 km) of Le Temps d'une Rencontre, Regional Natural Park of Brenne and Château de Montrésor. Church of Buzancais and Pavillion des Ducs are also within 12 miles (20 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Charming Village House with Large Garden, Games Room, and Proximity to Loire Castles and Beauval Zoo Reviews 8.0 ### Very good 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) ### 8.0 Cleanliness ### 8.0 Location 10 - Excellent 0 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 8/10 Good #### sebastien p. 6 Jun 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Bien un peu loin de tout mais pour se reposer super C est la campagne paisible et agréable calme ##### sebastien p. 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