£2400
(€2807)
Per property per week
Village House, sleeps 15, 7 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms
Contact the owner
Contact the owner directly
Kristina Webb
(Advertising since March 2005)
Tel: +61407594064
If requested by the owner you can print out a booking form here
Please mention French Connections.
2 Acres of Gardens and Heated Pool in a Picturesque Village with Popular Bar/Restaurant.
Normally you have to choose either a village location or a large property in France. But with La Cure you can have both. You can sit under the fruit and oak trees in the large gardens, swim in the pool (heated between June and September), have a game on our private boules court and then walk 100m to the local restaurant for lunch. It's only 15 minutes to the beautiful medieval town of Loches which has a food and wine market twice a week, or 40 minutes to chateaux like Chenonceau and Villandry or to vineyards of Chinon and Borgueil.
The property of La Cure gives exclusive use of both Les Roses (a grand 4.5 bedroom manor house) and La Lavande (a 2 bedroom cottage). They are right next to each other (joined by a 1 metre wide stone wall) and have been stylishly furnished to provide a fabulous blend of old and new. They have massive oak beams, antique tiled floors, delightful bedrooms and glorious church views. The property's two acres have fruit trees, gardens of roses and a large pool with a massive teak deck which is heated between June and September. Both the house and the cottage have antique dining tables inside and large wooden tables outside for alfresco dining under the oak trees. La Cure is the perfect property for large groups, giving everyone their own privacy, but also having great common areas for eating and drinking together.
Special "takeaways" of french meals can be arranged from local restaurants should you wish to eat at home without having to cook. There is a full description of each of Les Roses and La Lavande below.
The owners have made this property a special place to holiday. Some examples of small touches you won't find in most rental properties:
- Lovely freshly ironed cotton sheets on all beautifully comfortable beds
- A helpful and knowledgeable caretaker who lives offsite
- Traditional petanque (boules) court perfect for afternoon games with a bottle of champagne
- Recent Conde Naste and Vanity Fair magazines to browse
- Picnic basket, cool box and picnic rug
- Herb garden for guests' use
- Lots of children's toys and books
- Shelves of great novels and guide books
- A fully fenced 2 acre property for children's safety
There are 8 good quality adults bikes (4 with baby seats), 4 children's bikes of varying sizes and a number of small trikes. The property is perfect for children to ride around safely (and to learn to ride) and there are numerous great rides nearby (suggested routes are provided). The 12th century grange has a pool table, darts and table football. Pets are not permitted at the property.
The village has a popular bar/restaurant, magnificent church and a street of troglodyte houses.
Les Roses is an impressive 4.5 bedroom house consisting of two separate wings built around a central kitchen. There is no access between the wings upstairs (you need to come downstairs, cross two rooms and go back uptsairs in the other wing) which is excellent for privacy in big groups.
Wing 1
Upstairs
- Two bedrooms - good-sized with exposed beams, slanting ceilings and antique terracotta-tiled floors. One bedroom has a queen-sized bed, the other three singles.
- Two bathrooms - one with a bath, and the other with a shower.
Downstairs
- Living/dining room - has a high ceiling with exposed beams and a grand, open fireplace. It has a long antique dining table and sofas.
- Small single bedroom with a toilet.
Wing 2
Upstairs
- Two bedrooms - have exposed beams, slanting ceilings and church views. Both have queen-sized beds and one also has a single bed.
- Two small bathrooms - one with a bath, the other a shower.
Downstairs
- Living room - is a lovely informal area with huge windows opening onto the courtyard on one side and the garden on the other. The living room has a TV and a wood-burning heater.
- Kitchen - is fully equipped and sits between the two living rooms and has a stove, dishwasher, microwave, and large refrigerator.
Outside
There is a grass terrace area with outdoor furniture and a barbecue.
La Lavande is a lovely two-bedroom cottage with exposed oak beams and church views from every room.
- Two bedrooms - both have slanting ceilings. One has a queen sized bed, the other a double and a single bed.
- Two bathrooms - small rooms, one with a bath and the other a shower.
Downstairs
- Living room - with antique tiled floors and windows opening onto both the courtyard and the garden. There is a TV and wood-burning heater. The beautiful tiles extend through to the kitchen.
- Kitchen - has an old stone fireplace and opens onto an east facing sunroom, perfect for slow mornings with a coffee.
- Sunroom - leads out to a paved terrace area with outdoor furniture and barbecue.
- Utility room - laundry with sink and washing machine this adjacent to the sunroom.
Unfortunately we aren't able to accept any pets.
The property is in a picturesque village which has a popular bar/restaurant and providore, street of troglodyte houses and a beautiful 12th century church.
There is a food market each Monday in a village 5 minutes away and twice a week in the beautiful medieval town of Loches (15 minute drive).
There is a wonderful restaurant (regarded as one of the best in the Loire and about half the price of it's equivalent in Paris) 10 minutes away. There are also lots of great local bar/restaurants in surrounding villages.
There are many lovely picnic spots nearby.
Many of the most beautiful chateaux of the Loire Valley such as Chenonceau, Villandry and Azay le Rideau are no more than 40 minutes from La Cure. Less well known, but just as impressive, is Loches, a picturesque medieval town complete with chateau. Only a 15 minute drive from the property, it hosts a colourful and lively food and flower market twice a week.
The wine areas of Chinon, Samur, Vouvray and Borgueil are all within an easy hour's drive of La Lavande.
The lovely city of Tours (described by Lonely Planet as a "mini Paris") is 45 minutes north of La Lavande. About the same distance away is the atmospheric town of Chinon.
The owners have spent many hours exploring their part of the Loire and have plenty of ‘inside knowledge’ they’d like to share with their guests. They've prepared notes to help you enjoy experiences which could easily be missed in a short stay.
Local amenities
Nearest bakery: Betz Le Chateau (indre-et-loire)
Nearest supermarket: Ligueil (indre-et-loire)
Nearest market: Ligueil (indre-et-loire)
Nearest pharmacy: Ligueil (indre-et-loire)
Nearest bar: Ferriere Larcon (indre-et-loire)
Tourist information: Loches (indre-et-loire)
Ferriere Larcon on the map
Property 101517 – Nearby place of interest
How to get to La Cure
- Guests can fly into nearby Tours or Poitiers (which have bargain flights from London on Ryan Air).
- La Cure can be reached by car from the UK in one day, with many of the ferry ports within about 4 hours' drive.
- La Cure is only a 2 hour drive from the south of Paris (Orly airport) or an extra 45 minutes from Charles de Gaulle (Roissy) airport in the north. Alternatively, you can travel by train from Paris (either CDG airport or the city) to Tours in less than one hour. This makes La Cure a perfect option for international visitors not wanting a connecting flight or a long drive after arriving in Paris.
Access options
Car Essential, No public transport available
Nearest airport
The nearest serviceable airport is Tours [TUF]
Property type | Village House (Self-catering) |
Bathrooms | 6 |
Bedrooms |
1 single bedroom(s) 5 double bedroom(s) 1 triple bedroom(s) 2 additional bed(s) 2 cot(s) |
Occupancy | 15 |
Suitability | Suitable for children, Unsuitable for the elderly, Unsuitable for wheelchair access |
Linen | Linen and all towels are included in the price. |
Kitchen facilities | Dishwasher, Cooker, Ironing facilities, Microwave, Washing machine, Electric hob, Gas oven, Electric oven, Fridge-Freezer |
Internal facilities | CD player, DVD player, Hi-fi system, Owner not on site, TV, VCR, Wood burning fire or stove, Fans in rooms, Hairdryer, Board Games, Wi-Fi Broadband Internet, Internet Access |
External facilities | Garden, Scenic views, Swimming pool (exclusive use), Barbecue, Heated Pool |
Activities nearby | Billiards, Boules, Cycling, French tuition, Gourmet dining, Swimming, Walking, Wine tasting |
Changeover day: Saturday
Last updated on: 12th March 2024
Available | Booked/Unavailable |
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Accommodation rental period | Price |
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02 September 2023 – 28 June 2024 |
£2400 Per property per week
(€2807 / $3034) |
Additional price notes
- All prices include sheets and towels, gas, water and electricity