spacious and comfortable detached house on one level for 2 to 6 people
Modern detached stone-built house with garden & terrace keeping its traditional character in a peaceful rural setting. Well situated in the heart of the Loire Valley chateaux district, an asset to save petrol & reach most chateaux & parks within one hour's drive. Near the medieval market towns of Montrichard & Saint-Aignan on the River Cher ( sandy beach/water sport activities). Close to Chaumont where the International Garden Festival created by renowned landscaper architects on a specific theme takes place every year from May till October
Each summer, there is a famous classical music festival in the 18th C.Abbey
The Street Museum is an invitation to compare past & present village life ( 1902-1936)
For fin gourmets there are local wine cellars & a farm selling goat's cheese.
Large Cottage Les Jonquilles, spacious, comfortable on one level, includes a well equipped kitchen, lounge, dining-room, 2 bedrooms & 1 bathroom . Paved terrace for eating, sunbathing, relaxing. Very close to the owner's garden, the city park ( tennis) & supermarket. Golf, riding & swimming within 10 miles.
Roomy, tastefully decorated sleeps 2-6. It is ideal for a couple who likes space or a family (with friends). All rooms are very well furnished with traditional furniture & secured shutters.The owner loves flowers and the court yard is lined with flowers beds & is an ideal spot for eating out. The entrance is secured by a locked gate. The cottage includes: well-equipped kitchen with washing-machine, gas cooker, micro-wave oven, small Moulinex oven/ grill fridge/freezer, cupboards & sink, dining room with good quality stylish furniture, I double &I twin bedroom with 2 rustic double beds, comfortable TV lounge, a bathroom with new tiled shower unit extra shower cubicle, wash basin separate WC . You have your own paved terrace with garden furniture for eating outside, an ideal place for reading, sun-bathing & relaxing in peace.
2 flexi-display books are provided: one with 14 suggested itineraries illustrated with pictures & maps for preparing your outings, planning your visits. the other one with bi-lingual notes on the village, the area, outdoor activities & a comprehensible vocabulary, inventory & English instructions for use of Equipment & utensils.
-10% discount for 2 weeks
A la carte French tuition is available if needed. The owner, bilingual, a former French lecturer with a wealth of teaching experience in the UK is offering tailor-made courses to children & adults whatever their level. A new service for house hunters in the area is also offered.The owner is able to advise & help you to understand documents, meet people, go with you to selected places to visit houses for sale & if requested to liaise with estate agents to make it easier for you.
You have access to the owner's garden to play pétanque,dry your clothes on the lines or barbecuing around a stone table among wild flowers. Please bring your own barbecue equipment or hire ours.
This property has been listed with Chez Nous for 7 years
Les Jonquilles Property Features
Location Type
Accessibility
Housekeeping & Services
- Iron and Ironing Board
- Fuel and Power Included
- Bed Linen for Hire
- Towels for Hire
- No Smoking
Bedrooms
- 1 Double Bedroom
- 1 Twin Bedroom
Ground Floor Facilities
- Ground Floor Bedroom
- Ground Floor Toilet
- Ground Floor Shower
Kitchen
- Washing Machine
- Microwave
- Fridge
- Freezer
- Toaster
- Oven
- Grill
- Coffee Machine
Internet Access
Entertainment
Leisure Equipment
Garden/Terrace/Play area
- Private garden
- Terrace / patio
- Enclosed garden / play area
- Childrens play area
Parking available
Activities within 20min drive of the property
- Fishing
- Wine Tour
- Tennis
- Golf
- Hiking
- Mountain Biking
- Horse Riding
- Walking
- Cycling
- Pub/Bar within 1 mile
Local Water Sports
- Sailing
- Swimming (indoor pool)
- Canoeing
- Kayaking