Cottage near Loches, Loire Valley
Sitting amongst open countryside “La Riaute” is 3 fields away from the village of Villiers with its bar/restaurant/shop. The former farm workers cottage is located just inside the Brenne national park (land of a thousand lakes) and on the edge of the Loire valley with its famous chateaux.
Lovingly restored in 2013 La Riaute is in a tranquil setting with views over open fields and farmsteads.
Description of sleeping capacity:
Sleeps 2 (1 Bedroom)
Notes on bedrooms:
Bedroom with double bed, wardrobe and dressing table
Notes on accommodation:
The living area comprises kitchen, lounge and dining area in one large room (30m²). The room has exposed wooden beams, feature stone wall, wooden parquet floor and is painted in Farrow and Ball paints.
The well equipped kitchen comprises painted wooden units, with oak work surfaces, a gas hob/oven and extractor fan, built in dishwasher and fridge with freezer compartment. There is a separate outside utility room with washing machine, iron and ironing board, next to the courtyard garden.
The living area has a cream 3 seater settee and armchair, wood burning stove, TV with English channels, cd player, lots of books to read and games. The dining area has wooden table and 4 chairs
The bedroom (15m²) has original terracotta floor, white wooden beams and is painted in Farrow and Ball paints and comprises double bed with wardrobe, dressing table, bedside tables and the 2 windows give views over open fields.
Outside:
There are two patio areas, one in the garden which has sun all day and affords views over the fields and a little courtyard patio which offers more shade, both have seating and table and there is a bbq, there is a herb border near the kitchen door and provides most culinary needs. The garden has various fruit trees (peaches, cherries, pears, plums) and there is a herb border near the kitchen door which provides most culinary needs.
Utility Room:
There is a separate outside utility room with washing machine, iron and ironing board
Cleaning / Towels / Linen / Maid service:
All linen and towels included
LOCATION
Centrally located for Chateaux and Vineyards of the Loire, the Brenne National Park (land of 1000 lakes), Futuroscope. Large leisure lake with swimming, pedalos, fishing etc. is 20 minutes away. Within walking distance to the village of Villiers with its popular restaurant, bar and shop, and 10 minutes drive to the market town of Chatillon-sur Indre with all the amenities you could require. The beautiful town of Loches is 20 minutes drive away and is famous for its Chateau, dungeon and wonderful architecture
This property has been listed with Chez Nous for 2 years
La Riaute Property Features
Location Type
Accessibility
Housekeeping & Services
- Iron and Ironing Board
- Bed Linen Included
- Towels Included
- Fuel and Power Included
- Pets Allowed
- Cot
- High Chair
Open Fire/Wood Burner
Bedrooms
Ground Floor Facilities
- Ground Floor Bedroom
- Ground Floor Toilet
- Ground Floor Shower
Kitchen
- Washing Machine
- Dishwasher
- Fridge
- Freezer
- Toaster
- Oven
- Hob
- Grill
- Coffee Machine
Entertainment
- TV - Satellite or Cable
- CD Player
- DVD Player
- Books
- Games
- Radio
Leisure Equipment
- Sun Loungers
- Patio Furniture
- Barbecue
Garden/Terrace/Play area
- Private garden
- Terrace / patio
Parking available
Activities within 20min drive of the property
- Fishing
- Wine Tour
- Tennis
- Golf
- Horse Riding
- Walking
- Cycling
- Pub/Bar within 1 mile
Local Water Sports
- Swimming (indoor pool)
- Swimming (outdoor pool)
- Canoeing