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# La Jolivière - Troglodyte house

Holiday home in Vouvray with kitchen and fireplace

## Photo gallery for La Jolivière - Troglodyte house

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- Overview
- Location
- Amenities
- Policies

 La Jolivière - Troglodyte house provides amenities, such as a garden and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. 

### Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroom2153 sq ft

## Popular amenities

- Kitchen
- Washing machine
- Free Wi-Fi
- Air-conditioning
- Outdoor space
- Parking available

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## About this property

### Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

### La Jolivière - Troglodyte house

We invite you to enjoy a very pleasant stay in this charming and large troglodyte enclosure typical of Tours from the 17th century. Former convent and home of great travelers.  
This totally atypical place facing due south on the Loire Valley is located on the hillside (access with 45 steps), 700 meters from the shops of Vouvray and about 15 minutes by car from Tours. In summer, the natural air conditioning of this place will be very appreciated.  
Not suitable for festive events.  
The accommodation  
COVID 19: we inform you that all health measures are taken in accordance with the measures recommended by the Centers for the Control and Prevention of Infectious Diseases (CDC).  
  
This troglodyte house of approximately 200m² includes 5 large rooms, all with large French windows opening onto a south-facing garden, protected from the outside heat.  
  
The whole is composed of:  
\- a master suite of approximately 40m2, equipped with a Queen size bed (160x200), a lounge area and an office area. A baby bed can be made available to you on request, as well as a high chair  
\- a shower room, in an old bread oven, in mosaic style 30s with a walk-in shower, WC. Access to this room is either from the master suite or from outside  
\- a bedroom with 2 single beds installed in the old office room. - a large living room equipped with a sofa, club armchairs, a library, an upright piano and a fireplace  
\- a fully equipped cathedral kitchen (piano, oven, microwave, fridge-freezer, Nespresso Vertuo machine, ...)  
\- a 1930s zinc bar with various small tables, turn-of-the-century poster  
\- a large private, wooded and enclosed garden, facing due south.  
  
Guest access  
You can park your vehicles for free on Rue du Petit Coteau, in the marked parking spaces.  
The town of Vouvray is in the heart of the Loire Valley, an ideal central point for visiting the Loire Valley castles and vineyards. The first castles are 15 minutes away.  
  
Other remarks  
Reception and key collection are by appointment, between 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Departure is at 10:00 a.m. at the latest.  
The price includes linen: sheets, towels, bath mats, tea towels. The beds are made upon arrival, and cleaning upon departure.  
A small grocery store, hygiene and cleaning products are available to start your stay.  
The house is only accessible by a staircase of 45 steps, it is not suitable for people with reduced mobility.  

## Property amenities

### Internet

- Available in the house: Free WiFi

### Parking and transport

- Parking on site

### Kitchen

- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Dishwasher
- Electric kettle
- Hob
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Toaster

### Dining

- Dining table

### Bedrooms

- 2 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided

### Bathroom

- 1 bathroom
- Hair dryer
- Shower
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided

### Living spaces

- Dining table
- Fireplace
- Living room

### Entertainment

- Books
- Games
- TV

### Outdoor areas

- Garden
- Outdoor furniture

### Laundry

- Laundry facilities
- Washing machine

### Work spaces

- Desk
- Desk chair
- Office

### Comfort

- Air conditioning
- Heating

### Pets

- No pets allowed

### Suitability/Accessibility

- 45 steps to reach entrance
- No lift
- Smoke-free property

### Services and conveniences

- Change of bedsheets (on request)
- Change of towels on request
- Housekeeping on request
- Iron/ironing board

### Location highlights

- In a village

### Things to do

- Ecotours nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Motor boating nearby
- Wildlife walks nearby
- Winery tours nearby

### Safety features

- Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
- Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

### General

- Bed sheets changed on request
- Double-glazed windows
- Eco-friendly cleaning products used
- Garden
- Housekeeping (on request)
- Humane treatment of captive wild animals
- Local artist showcase
- Local culture and ecosystem education
- Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
- No plastic coffee stirrers
- No plastic drinking straws
- No plastic soft drink bottles
- No plastic water bottles
- Recycling
- Reusable cups
- Reusable tableware
- Towels (changed on request)
- Unit size: 2,153 square feet

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## Policies

### 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 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

This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products 

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property 

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 

### We should mention

This property does not have any lifts 

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

Vouvray is home to this holiday home. Musée du Compagnonnage and Olivier Debré Contemporary Art Centre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Chateaux de la Loire and St. Julien Church. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Vinci International Convention Centre or Stade de la Vallee du Cher. Power boating offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and ecotours nearby. [Visit our Vouvray travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Vouvray.dx6025717)

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Vouvray, Indre-et-Loire

### What's nearby

- ![Place Plumereau showing a house](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6107702/b9067acd-79c0-4468-b20a-7836e3955e91.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Place Plumereau  
20 min drive \- 6.8 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  
48 min drive \- 46.4 miles
- Blanc Foussy - Grandes Caves St Roch  
4 min drive \- 1.9 miles
- Didier Champalou  
5 min drive \- 1.8 miles
- Parc des Expositions de Tours  
12 min drive \- 7.1 miles

### Getting around

- Montlouis-sur-Loire Veretz Station  
8 min drive
- Tours (TUF-Tours - Loire Valley)  
16 min drive

### Restaurants

- La Guinguette de Rochecorbon  
6 min drive
- TOTAL  
7 min drive
- McDonald's  
5 min drive
- L’Auberge Du Croissant  
4 min drive
- La Parenthèse  
9 min drive

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## La Jolivière - Troglodyte house Reviews

## Reviews

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### Exceptional

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