Title: 15th Century Unique Romantic Cottage, Near Historic Town Of Richelieu, France 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 # 15th Century Unique Romantic Cottage, Near Historic Town Of Richelieu, France ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30780000/30771900/30771872/f25136e3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV, DVD player, ping pong, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30780000/30771900/30771872/1626a986.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30780000/30771900/30771872/33ad5f05.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30780000/30771900/30771872/09926334.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30780000/30771900/30771872/0bff0edc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Escape to Jasmine cottage, nestled in a secluded 1/2 acre of natural beauty near the charming town of Richelieu. Enjoy al fresco dining areas, both private and magical at night, as well as an artist gallery and historic sites within 10 minutes from this quaint retreat. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedroomsSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - - - Air conditioning - Parking available - Dryer - Washer ## 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. ### 15th Century Unique Romantic Cottage, Near Historic Town Of Richelieu, France Jasmine cottage is sweet and quaint with stunning views. Nr the town of Richelieu. property has recently undergone, major and thoughtful renovation, high quality well equipped accommodation.. Our secluded cottage is set in 1/2 acre. With so many different eating al fresco dining areas, charming in day, and magical at night. Both of 2 bedrooms have ensuite bathrooms, one upstairs, one downstairs (unit).making it very private for 2 couples holidaying together. We have an excellent village: Monts- sur Guesnes facilities our, general store, bakery, bar/restaurant, bank, cashmachine, Postoffice, newsagent, pharmacy,artist gallery,tourist information, theatre. 10mins to the historic town of Richelieu, which provides many amenties, ancient market, beautiful squares, chateau park, open air swimming. We are ideally located for exploring the beautiful countryside, as well as famous attractions, Chateaux, vineyards futurescope, golf courses, cycle routes, horse riding, zoos, canoeing. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub - Massage - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Limo/town car service - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Stereo - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming cats and dogs only - Up to 10 kg per pet ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - 4 steps to reach entrance - Gravel flooring in public areas - No lift - Well-lit path to entrance - Designated smoking areas - Note from host: outside of Jasmine Cottage ### Services and conveniences - Change of bedsheets (on request) - Change of towels on request - Housekeeping (on request) - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In a village - Near a hospital - Near a zoo ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Bicycle parking - Golf - Table tennis - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Winery tours nearby ### 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) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Bed sheets changed on request - Bicycle parking - Comprehensive food waste policy - Double-glazed windows - Garden - Housekeeping (on request) - Recycling - Towels (changed on request) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM Contactless check-in and check-out are available Minimum check-in age - 22 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM Contactless check-out ### 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 and cats only 1 total (up to 10 kg per pet) ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Note from host: older children or young child in same room with pa ### Events Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties Couple's families ### Smoking Smoking allowed: in designated areas Outside of Jasmine Cottage ## 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 Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10 Note from host: couple's families 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 Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit 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 1620699132466 ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed GBP 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation ### Property is also known as 15th Century Unique Romantic Historic Town Richelieu France 15th Century Unique Romantic Historic Town Richelieu France ## About the area Located in Prinçay, this cottage is in a rural area. Loire-Anjou-Touraine Regional Natural Park and Chatellerault Forest Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Aven’Thuré and Futuroscope. Travelling with kids? Consider Aqua Mundo Water Park and Maison de la Riviere. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails, cycling and horse riding. [Visit our Prinçay travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Princay.dx553248634540093086) [View more Cottages in Prinçay](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Princay-Cottages.d553248634540093086-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![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%7C46.92968%2C0.24710&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=n-wSeS57gmxZtDOmNz_AkbBRb1I=) Prinçay, Nouvelle-Aquitaine ### What's nearby - Château du Rivau - 28 min drive - 17.7 miles - Château de la Mothe-Chandeniers - 35 min drive - 21.0 miles - Royal Abbey of Fontevaud - 42 min drive - 25.6 miles - Futuroscope - 46 min drive - 30.0 miles - Arena Futuroscope - 46 min drive - 30.0 miles ### Getting around - Loudun Station - 20 min drive - Poitiers (PIS-Biard) - 48 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪la frit’rit chez vanès - ‬14 min drive - ‪Relais des Deux Provinces - ‬13 min drive - ‪La Ferme des Bournets - ‬12 min drive - ‪Le Savignois - ‬12 min drive - ‪Le Dulcia - ‬16 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does 15th Century Unique Romantic Cottage, Near Historic Town Of Richelieu, France have a pool? > Yes, this property has a pool. ### Is 15th Century Unique Romantic Cottage, Near Historic Town Of Richelieu, France pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 10 kg per pet. ### What time is check-in at 15th Century Unique Romantic Cottage, Near Historic Town Of Richelieu, France? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at 15th Century Unique Romantic Cottage, Near Historic Town Of Richelieu, France? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is 15th Century Unique Romantic Cottage, Near Historic Town Of Richelieu, France located? > This family-friendly Prinçay cottage is located in a rural location, 4.4 mi (7.1 km) from Loire-Anjou-Touraine Regional Natural Park, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Charbonneau-Lassay Museum and Sainte-Chapelle de Champigny-sur-Veude. St Andre Priory and Château du Rivau 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 ## 15th Century Unique Romantic Cottage, Near Historic Town Of Richelieu, France Reviews 9.8 ### 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) ### 9.8 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location 10 - Excellent 31 8 - Good 5 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David T. 9 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely Place A fantastic place to get away fromeverything. Very friendly hosts. ##### David T. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gerald H. 18 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Jasmin cottage Peaceful location, lovely garden with far reaching views and the perfect hosts. ##### Gerald H. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### nigel j. 19 Apr 2017 #### Beautiful unique cottage and charming garden wouderful setting, everything you need. so many different places to eat and dine. day and night. will return soon ##### nigel j. Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2017 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Deborah Mackay 2 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely little place with charm A three night stay to break our journey back to Roscoff and lovely to relax here. Unfortunately due to weather (it was October!) we couldn't sit outside which looks a lovely space. Hopefully we will be back in better weather. ##### Deborah Mackay Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Matthew C. 22 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely stay, would love to come again! Stunning property, such a huge garden, the pictures don’t do it justice! So much space, the pool and hot tub are fab and it was great to have a few BBQs and make use of the pizza oven. The cottage is beautiful and quaint and stays nice and cool in the heat. Beautiful rural area and close to amenities and not far from Chinon. Would highly recommend! ##### Matthew C. Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Theresa P. 22 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely Cottage and Garden Lovely property with a beautiful, enclosed garden which was throughly enjoyed by our two dogs. Sandra and Nigel were excellent hosts, very welcoming and really helpful, Sandra even booked the vets for us for our return paperwork! xxx ##### Theresa P. Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susan B. 2 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A tranquil stay A quirky property full of character that we enjoyed staying at. Excellent communication with hosts Nigel and his wife. Excellent outside areas to sit and catch the sun or shade at any point in the day and the pool was a welcome relief when the temperatures rose. Richelieu is not to be missed nor either is Mont-sur-Guesnes. We certainly enjoyed the tranquility of the area and would return if we were to come to the area again. ##### Susan B. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alain R., Fécamp, France 15 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Marvellous Finally a real vacation! A magnificent house, typical of the region, very caring hosts. A huge garden full of surprises, a beautiful swimming pool and sun, sun, sun It is possible to visit many tourist places nearby, and also to enjoy local specialties: Chinon wines and goat cheeses. We really had a wonderful week ##### Alain R. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Melvin B. 25 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Holiday The cottage is quaint in superb grounds. It has all the facilities that we needed, however it is a little disjointed in terms of one bedroom being away from the centre. The host was brilliant & helped us when needed. ##### Melvin B. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anne B. 30 Sept 2017 #### A Relaxing Country Retreat in Beautiful Central France What a gem! Nigel and Sandra Berry have created a country cottage with all you will need for a relaxing stay. The property is enchanting. The location is central to many historic and significant cultural sites. Nigel and Sandra themselves are wonderful hosts. I would stay there again in a heartbeat and can highly recommend their gite. ##### Anne B. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Eugène P. 17 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Looking for rest? This is the place to be. We stayed for two weeks in this beautiful house. If you are really looking for a quiet location where the birds are the only sound you hear, then this is the best place to be. The very old house has been wonderfully converted by Nigel into a beautiful place to stay. You have a huge garden at your disposal where you can always find a place to rest or be active from morning to night. Nigel and Sandra, as owners and neighbors, keep a modest background but are ready to help you if you ask for it. From this location it is great to walk between the sunflowers or go by car into the area to beautiful cities such as Tours, Poitiers, Richelieu, La Rochelle and other places. The area you cross offers beautiful views and nice villages. ##### Eugène P. Stayed 15 nights in Aug 2024 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent 5 Sept 2014 #### Jasmine Cottage We spent a very relaxing week here in early July this year. We have visited the Loire Valley many times but this was our first stay in the Chinon area, which is a beautiful and tranquil part of France. The cottage is an excellent base for exploring the area which we did mostly on bikes. The roads are very quiet and ideal for cycling. The gite is very comfortable, well appointed and tastefully decorated. Everything you could possibly need is supplied and Nigel and Sandra are superb hosts. We enjoyed our evening meals on the patio, looking out over beautiful countryside.The highlight of our week was the Bistrot meal, prepared by Sandra and served by Nigel. Thoroughly recommended. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sam B. 12 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A fantastic stay in a beautiful location We had a fabulous time staying at Jasmine Cottage. The location is very rural - exactly what we wanted for peace, quiet and switching off from the outside world. We would recommend to anyone who wants a relaxing, stress free holiday in a beautiful location. Our 15 year old found the pace slow, but there was plenty to do in the surrounding area if you like to visit markets, chateaux, historical buildings etc. We went to Futuroscope. We would NOT recommend it. We spent the entire day queuing and the experiences lasted only one or two minutes each. Don't waste your money! The grounds of Jasmine Cottage are beautifully maintained by the owners and they were on hand if we needed anything. We had a lovely evening with the owners who couldn't have been more helpful if they had tried. Perfect company. The cottage is lovely and had everything we needed. A fantastic holiday, so thank you to Nigel and Sandra. We'll be coming back! ##### Sam B. Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### christelle S. 14 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Un petit coin de paradis Charmant cottage à la campagne, mais néanmoins à proximité de multiples sites remarquables ! Les extérieurs sont magnifiques, sans vis à vis, la piscine et le jacuzzi sont vraiment un plus ! Amateurs d'Histoire, venez sans hésiter ! Merci pour tout Nigel ##### christelle S. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alexandra O. 30 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful property Very comfortable property set in lovely and peaceful private garden with stunning views. Very convenient for chateaux visits but equally enjoyable for relaxing. ##### Alexandra O. Stayed 7 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### betty l. 21 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Séjour très agréable dans un environnement extraordinaire. L'environnement est magnifique, le cottage est très bien situé pour visiter les châteaux environnants. Il faut savoir, que sur l'annonce est indiqué 2 lits de 135/190, dans la chambre séparée, c'est un lit de 160 ce qui est plus agréable. Rien ne manque, à part d'ustensiles pour le barbecue et des éclairages pour pouvoir manger sur la terrasse le soir. Nous avons passés un séjour très agréable avec piscine, salon de jardin ( 2 ), des velos, table de ping-pong, le + c'est le jacuzzi. Nous reviendrons avec un grand plaisir et merci au propriétaire de son accueil malgré notre heure tardive. Il faut découvrir cet endroit, le cottage est admirablement décoré avec goût. Merci encore. Les Normands. ##### betty l. Stayed 4 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mike Q. 6 Sept 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Rural retreat We spent two weeks at this property as a family of three, and thoroughly enjoyed all of it. Great garden, lovely property, with lots of charm and numerous seating areas to enjoy. It's in a lovely rural and peaceful area, with great views and so little light pollution that you get great night time views of the stars. The hosts, Nigel and Sandra were very friendly and helpful, and we spent a really enjoyable evening with them over some drinks and food - thanks again! The gite is ideal for two couples or in our case one teenage child, but anyone with young children might struggle with the bedrooms. It's worth mentioning that the newer one isn't linked internally with the rest of the gite. Definitely recommend!! ##### Mike Q. Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Sarah C., Bournemouth, England 30 Sept 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Peaceful and relaxing getaway What a lovely house, lovely hot tub, lovely views - peaceful and unobtrusive hosts. Nigel and Sandra certainly have made a lovely getaway - great for us as a couple but also for families - surrounded by fruit trees (Delicious apples but figs out of season) and unspoilt views of the french countryside. Bikes available - we were kindly loaned the electric ones - which meant we could go off exploring on dry quiet roads and buy daily bread and croissants from nearby village of Guesnes. It is how ever, quite remote so need car to go to larger towns of Saumur, Chinon and Richelieu - which were all great for sightseeing and eating. The Green Path from Richelieu to chinon was great for walking (old railway) and very quiet. A wonderful relaxing week. Definitely worth a visit ##### Sarah C. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### John S. 5 Sept 2018 #### Brilliant cottage in quiet countryside, within easy reach of charming towns and villages Well we found a little bit of paradise. The setting was perfect,quiet, charming, relaxing, an excellent way to wind down. The hosts Nigel and Sandra were so welcoming and had gone the extra mile to ensure we had all we needed. The facilities at Jasmine cottage are first class from various garden games-badminton,darts,boules,croquet and bikes plus plunge pool nestled between the lavender bushes and fig trees and a bubbly hot tub.The surrounding area of Richelieu,very pretty with a beautiful parkland to wander round.Would recommend a trip to Samaur also. Thank you Nigel and Sandra for your kind hospitality on the thursday night,i do hope we can return to your lovely Jasmine Cottage in the near future. ##### John S. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lynn B. 29 Jul 2018 #### First rate! Great property, well thought out with everything you need. Beautiful garden area and lots of well considered seating areas. The hot tub was bliss! ##### Lynn B. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Garth A. 3 Jun 2018 #### Wonderful Vacation... well chilled Many, many thanks to Sandra a Nigel for providing us with a wonderful holiday escape. We wanted a French Holiday where we could relax and enjoy peace and tranquility, mixed with all the usual French atmosphere, village life, food and wine. Jasmine Cottage and the surrounding area provided all this... and some. When the dusk chorus ended and the cicadas finished their mating calls. All you could hear was nothing... absolutely nothing. Watching the sun set, with a nice glass (or two) of your favourite tipple was wonderful. Jasmin Cottage was well equipped and very comfortable. So whether you want to stay local, or visit all the Loire attractions, Jasmin Cottage is an ideal base. Nigel and Sandra were on hand if you needed advise or information... but never intrusive. Thanks once again, from a very ’chilled’ Garth and Jane ##### Garth A. Stayed 12 nights in May 2018 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### David Boyle 23 Jul 2017 #### Jasmine Cottage July 2017 My wife and I stayed in Jasmine cottage for the 2nd week of our holiday in France. This is first class accommodation the best we have stayed in Sandra and Nigel have created the perfect holiday retreat both inside and out you can not help but just relax the moment you drive down the driveway. This property is totally private yet Sandra and Nigel are on hand if you need them. Lots of nice villages to visit also so all in all the perfect get away. David and Denise Lawrence Boyle ##### David Boyle Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rob W. 4 Jul 2017 #### Beautiful, relaxing, quiet cottage with a fantastic garden and plunge pool Great place. Cottage is very comfortable, and well appointed and very well cared for. The garden area is lovely - very large, with different places to sit as the sun crosses. This was our second stay - and it was as good as the first visit. Great countryside, lots of walks around the farm tracks, Richelieu and Loudun are the nearest towns - both lovely. We thoroughly recommend this place. Owners Nigel and Sandra are excellent hosts. ##### Rob W. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nadine S. 8 Aug 2016 #### Fantastically relaxing holiday cottage Jasmine Cottage is fantastic place to relax and unwind. The cottage has everything you could need including some extra British plugs points which was very useful if youve forgotten to pack an adaptor. The garden is an absolute joy....huge, beautifully planted and with lots of places to sit in both sun and shade. We had great weather and spent lot's of time in the pool, barbequeing on the patio, as well as playing table tennis. Nigel and Sandra were great hosts and offered lots on information about places to visit, as well as providing us with fresh eggs from their chickens. The surrounding area has lots to do. We enjoyed the zoo at Doue La Fontaine, Chateau Villandry and Samur. A real highlight was lunch at Ricadeaux (sp?) in Loudon.....amazing food, friendly service and really reasonably priced. We highly recommend this cottage to anyone looking for a relaxing break. ##### Nadine S. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gianna B. 27 Jul 2016 #### Gorgeous, relaxing cottage in beautiful French countryside We had a fabulous holiday a few weeks ago in this charming cottage. It has been very thoughtfully decorated and has everything you need. What makes it even more special is the garden and the various places to sit and enjoy the views and the tranquility of the surrounding countryside. It really is an idyllic escape from the noise and bustle of the UK. The planting encourages lots of insects and birds, as well as animals, and also offers lots of places to sit in the shade. The plunge pool is an added bonus on those very hot days. Nigel and Sandra, the owners, were very welcoming and always on hand if we needed anything, from sharing their hens' eggs to offering advice on local markets and places to visit. They were never intrusive and the whole property feels very private and secluded. The nearby town of Richelieu is very beautiful, as are many of the medieval towns along the Loire, such as Chinon (a particular favourite), Montsoreau and Saumur. We also highly recommend Fontevraud Abbey. If you have an interest in history, there is lots to see and do, much of it involving Joan of Arc and the Plantagenets! You do need to use a car a fair bit to get around, but the roads are good and not at all busy. We highly recommend this property if you want to get away from it all and sink into the relaxed, easy and convivial lifestyle of the Loire valley and surrounding areas. ##### Gianna B. 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