La Bergerie, Marcé-sur-Esves,
southern Loire.
Superb ancient shepherd's cottage, with heated
pool. Sleeps 5.
Awarded 5 stars by the French
National Hotel Classification.
Book your holiday at La
Bergerie (an ancient shepherd's home ), a typical 15th century
Touraine structure of old white stone walls, where you can experience the
real 'French connection'.
A large self-catered stone cottage, the only one in Indre et Loire
which has been awarded 5 Stars by the French National Hotel
Classification. It is located on 1.2 acres of landscaped property, close
to the owner's home, with a heated swimming pool and panoramic view over a
peaceful valley. Fully equipped to welcome 5 persons, beautiful setting,
full services. The oasis of the Loire Valley only 3 hours from Paris.
Located south of the Loire Valley in the French countryside,
classified world patrimony by the UNESCO, 30 miles south of Tours, between
Descartes, birthplace of the famous philosopher, and Sainte Maure de
Touraine, town of famous goat cheese, on the road between Sepmes and Marcé
Sur Esves; very well located to visit all the famous Chateaux of the Loire
Valley.
Accommodation:
La Bergerie, is composed of a main level with a large living-dining area
with a fireplace, equipped with a convertible sofa and 2 armchairs.
Satellite TV, video recorder, DVD ( new! ) CD player , books and many
games, so you can bring all of your favourite CD's and movies.
It has an open, fully equipped American style kitchen , electric
oven, vitroceramic cooking range, dishwasher, microwave oven,
refrigerator, freezer, dishes and kitchen utensils for 8/10 persons.
A separate bedroom with queen size bed. TV, secured closed fireplace. A
first level with a lovely bedroom (3 single beds), TV & video overlooking
the valley.
A second staircase that leads to the bathroom : bathtub, separate shower
with hydrojets, double wash basins and hairdryer, washing/drying machine,
overlooking the valley.
There are 2 fireplaces, the pool is warmed in the summer season and the
cottage is equipped with a safe for your peace of mind.
Other information:
Swimming in the warmed-up pool overlooking the valley, at no extra
charge.( open from mid-May until mid-September ).
Ping-pong, bicycles, swings, indoors and outdoors games, ( rubber
rings, air mattress ), books etc, and for your pleasure, we are now
equipped with a professional Jacuzzi. Horseback and pony riding,
canoe, kayak and tennis are available 5 miles away. Golf available within
45 minutes drive, one of Europe's greatest golf courses.
Visits to nearby Chateaux, Chinon, Blois, Chambord, Chenonceau,
etc, including the magnificent medieval city of LOCHES, home of beautiful
Agnès Sorel (1422-1450), mistress of King Charles VII, called La Dame de
Beauté. The unique Royal Abbey of FONTEVRAUD, The gorgeous gardens of
VILLANDRY, and RICHELIEU, historic and culturally rich birthplace of the
famous Cardinal as well as many others. Visit TOURS, city of art and
history, capital of the kingdom of France, center of the famous Loire
chateaux valley, its museums, its gardens , its festivals and its thirty
markets !
The rental fee includes: Dinner, (Dinner is not included if Special
Offer or short stay ( less than a week ), drinks on the evening of your
arrival , in our home or on the outdoor terrace ( depending on the weather
). Veranda Dining room, Welcome drink (homemade walnut wine). Sheets, bath
towels, bath robes, swimming pool towels. Wood for the fireplace, charcoal
for the barbecue.
New: For the comfort of our clientele, La Bergerie is now equipped
with a high performance babyphone system between the pool, the garden and
the children's bedroom.
Options: You can buy fresh bread, "croissants" and "pains au
chocolat" , delivered in the morning every day except Monday by our local
baker. ( to be paid directly by you ). UGO will let you taste and discover
all the marvellous natural regional wines, the Chinon, Chardonnay,
Sauvignon and so much more.
You will be easily reachable by telephone, fax, or e-mail if required.
The owners,
Ugo & Nini Rousseau-Vellones live in their own restored house on the
property. Fully bilingual they are looking forward to welcoming you to La
Bergerie, a real little paradise and 'oasis' in the center of France.
They will always be happy to share it with you.
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