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Discover the 6 good reasons to choose this Gîte, Châteaux Loire, 8 pers 3 ***

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4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

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9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

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4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8160 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Housekeeping

About this property

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

Discover the 6 good reasons to choose this Gîte, Châteaux Loire, 8 pers 3 ***

AU JARDIN DE GRAND PÈRE is the former mill of the Château de Fougères sur Bièvre. This house is nestled in a large garden with the charms of yesteryear. Inside these large stone walls, a large room (50 m2) will allow you to gather around a generous table or near the fireplace in the lounge area. Two bedrooms on the ground floor. The garden, 6000 m2, allows you to indulge in table tennis, badminton, or fishing.

This 160 m² independent house on two levels can accommodate a maximum of 8 people in 4 bedrooms:
THE HOUSE ON THE GROUND FLOOR
The thickness of the stone walls (1.20 m) protects from the summer heat.
A large room:
 - Living room with 2 sofas, television, board games, easy-to-light fireplace, because of bioethanol (vegetable and ecological fuel)
 - Kitchen fitted with induction ceramic hob, oven, fridge, microwave...
- Dining table for 8 people and different types of dishes in the buffet: champagne flutes and porcelain service are available for festive meals.
- Bedroom n ° 1: communicates with the bathroom (electric relaxation bed 140x190)
  - Bedroom n ° 2: painted bed wood with floral decorations 1930 (120x190 bed)
  - Shower room with walk-in shower, sink, washing machine and heated towel rail .
- Entrance and separate WC

THE HOUSE ON THE FLOOR
- Bedroom n ° 3 lit by two attic windows (140x190 bed)
- Bedroom 4 of 26 m² with a sitting area and television (160x200 bed and 90x190 bed),
- WC and shower room.

THE GARDEN
6000 m2 near the castle and the Bièvre river.
Garden furniture, table tennis table, badminton games, mölky, several games of pétanque balls.
Fruits to enjoy in the garden: apples, pears, raspberries and figs.

THE TOWN
 In the heart of the historic village of Fougères sur Bièvre, very close to the castle open to visitors.
Shops: bar, tobacco shop, restaurant, grocery store with local fruits and vegetables (goat cheese, strawberries and Sologne asparagus) and also a good bakery for bread and morning croissants.

THE ENVIRONMENT
You are ideally placed to
• discover the cultural riches of the region including the Château de Fougères, 15 km from the castles of Cheverny and Chaumont sur Loire and 30 km from the Beauval Zoo or the Château de Chambord.
• explore the region by bike as several cycle tourism routes pass by the garden gate with bike rental nearby.
• take a balloon ride to fly over the castles, unless you prefer to contemplate from the garden the passage of these large balloons above the house.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Single level property
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

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

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the city center
  • Near a zoo
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage
  • Foosball table
  • Table tennis
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage
  • Composting
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Garden
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Unit size: 1,722 square feet
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 6:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

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

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
This property accepts cash
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
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 elevators
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
NEW Charming house garden between Beauval Chambord
Nouveau Maison et Jardin de Charme Entre Beauval et Chambord

About the neighborhood

Map
Le Controis-en-Sologne

What's nearby

  • Château de Fougeres - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Château de Cheverny - 14 min drive - 15.0 km
  • Château de Chaumont - 19 min drive - 19.1 km
  • Royal Château of Blois - 25 min drive - 21.0 km
  • Zoo Parc Beauval - 37 min drive - 31.5 km

Getting around

  • Montrichard Station - 18 min drive
  • Tours (TUF-Tours - Loire Valley) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Le Favori - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪L'Auberge - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪La Caillère - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Bar le Narval - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Priou Eric - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Discover the 6 good reasons to choose this Gîte, Châteaux Loire, 8 pers 3 *** pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Discover the 6 good reasons to choose this Gîte, Châteaux Loire, 8 pers 3 ***?

Check-in begins at 6:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Discover the 6 good reasons to choose this Gîte, Châteaux Loire, 8 pers 3 ***?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Discover the 6 good reasons to choose this Gîte, Châteaux Loire, 8 pers 3 *** located?

This family-friendly Le Controis en Sologne vacation home is located on a river, steps from Château de Fougeres, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Château de Troussay and Clos du Tue Bœuf Winery. Terra Laura and Domaine Le Portail Cheverny are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Discover the 6 good reasons to choose this Gîte, Châteaux Loire, 8 pers 3 *** Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 6 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 6 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Liliana C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Superbe maison. À recommander.

Location très soignée et très propre. Équipement de cuisine et de loisirs exhaustifs. Endroit très bien situé pour visiter tous les châteaux de la Loire qui se trouvent à environ une trentaine de minutes maximum du gîte. Le château local vaut aussi le détour.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monique H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Le jardin de grand père

Maison très agréable, nous étions 8, avec 4enfants qui ont apprécié la table de tennis de table, babyfoot, filet badminton et l'espace extérieur. Nous avons profité de la region
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Jean-Paul T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Maison Solognote agréable

Maison Solognote typique, très agréable, un peu sombre, dans un bel et grand écran de verdure, au cœur d’un village calme avec commerces et même pharmacie
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

JOZEF M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent séjour dans une excellente maison

Nous étions sept personnes en tout, la maison est accueillante avec une grande jardin. 150 m de Château de Fougères, au cœur de région plein de châteaux et des villes et villages de moyen age. Nous pouvons recommander à tout le monde.
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Abraham B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Une excellente adresse !

Une maison magnifique et merveilleusement située à moins d’une demi-heure en voiture de tous les châteaux de la Loire, du zoo de Beauval etc. Des hôtes charmants.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2020