£505 - £659
(€590 - €770)
Per property per week
Studio, sleeps 2, 1 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms
Contact the owner
Contact the owner directly
Hjarne and Katarina Kaiser
(Advertising since August 1999)
Tel: + 45 22 13 44 49
Tel 2: +33 2 47 19 30 89
If requested by the owner you can print out a booking form here
Please mention French Connections.
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Adult Only Romantic Holiday Cottages heated swimming pool, private gardens
Three 250 year old charming stone cottages with beamed ceilings and old terra cotta floors, nestling on the edge of a lovely hamlet surrounded by fields which in some years are surrounded by sunflowers!
Our cottages are set in 3000 m2 of delightful gardens filled with flowers and birdsong. This beautiful cottage garden contains lawns, an orchard with plum, pear, apple and walnut trees, wonderful herbs, many flowers, shrubs, trees and a well. The different flowers include clematis, honeysuckle, wisteria, roses, grape vines, jasmine, sweet pea, lavetera, lavender and many more.
If you enjoy home cooking, our herb garden will provide you with all kinds of fresh herbs such as parsley, chive, basil, dill, lemon mint, tarragon, thyme, rosemary and sage. Fresh eggs are available from the farmer nearby and the boulangerie for baguette and different kinds of country bread is only a few minutes away.
In a quiet corner of the grounds is the lovely 9m x 4m heated swimming pool with views to open fields. Loungers are supplied by the pool.
Our aim is to offer you a little paradise, quiet and romantic surroundings with very comfortable accommodation, to allow you to relax in this beautiful, unspoiled part of the Loire Valley!
All cottages still retain many of their original features and rustic charm. They have a very high standard and are all lovingly and tastefully furnished. Each is very well equipped with
- Cooker/oven
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Toaster
- Washer/dryer
- Iron/ironing board
- Hairdryer
- CD/cassette equipment
- Linen and towels (kindly bring your own pool towels).
- King Size beds (160 cm)
- Excellent quality mattresses
- Duvet + blankets (220 x 240 cm)
- Garden furniture with cushions and barbecue.
- TV with UK Sat and DVD
Wining and Dining
We have one gourmet restaurant nearby: famous Jackie Dallais', "La Promenade" in Le Petit Pressigny (10 mins). There are many other fine restaurants in the area we can recommend. You can taste and buy wine at a local winery only about 10 minutes away. The well known caves of the Loire Valley (Chinon, Saumur, Vouvray, etc)., are all under an hour's drive.
Le Ciel Bleu, our luxury self contained studio apartment set in what used to be the hay loft of our 300 year old ‘Grange’. Still retaining all the rustic charm of our other cottages with its oak beamed ceilings but fitted with all the modern conveniences. The 50 m2 studio is spacious with a fully fitted kitchen area , a fully tiled marble shower room, there is a King size bed, 2 seater settee and air conditioning. Outside there is a private garden area with BBQ, table chairs and sun loungers.
- The beautiful Châteaux de la Loire - Villandry, Saumur, Chenonceaux, Chaumont, Ussé, Amboise, Azay Le Rideau and Loches, all about one hour's drive to the north. During the summer months, some of the Châteaux present their own "Son et Lumière", a spectacle of light and music - not to be missed!
- Open air markets - each town has its own market day (7 mins - 1 hr)
- Picturesque Villages - such as Chauvigny and Angles-sur-L'Anglin, a "Ville Fleurie", listed as one of the most beautiful villages in France (1/2 hour).
- Le Grand Pressigny - prehistorical museum in a château, which has a large collection of locally found flint stone tools and weapons (7 mins). Other prehistoric sites nearby.
- Futuroscope Science Park - the most popular theme park in Europe, explores state-of-the-art cinematography technology in a futuristic architectural environment (45mins).
- La Roche-Posey - with its world famous 'Therm', specializing in the treatment of skin disorders, you will find in La Roche-Posey a unique setting, with its medieval historical city and its warm village welcome (20 mins).
- Poitiers, Tours, St. Savin and Loches - medieval towns (1/2 - 1hour)
- Paris is only 1 hour 25mins away by TGV high-speed train!
- La Rochelle - beautiful and lively harbour town on the Atlantic coast, great local seafood (2 1/2 hours).
Wild Life abounds in the area with its many Rivers and Forests, nearby is the regional park La Brenne, an area of some 166,000 hectors with over 2000 man made lakes of various sizes. An amazing diversity of natural habitats is responsible for an abundance of wildlife of which the best know are the: Purple Heron, Black necked Grebe, wetland warblers, Bittern, March Harrier, Whiskered Tern, Short-toed eagle together with water birds to numerous to mention. In the surrounding forests you can find many species of Deer and Wild Boar.
In our own gardens we have done everything we can to encourage wild life and we have numerous species of birds such as, Red Leged Partridge, Black Redstart, Fieldfare, Cirl Buntings, Great, Blue Tits, Sparrows, Swallows, House Martin, Kestral, Fly Catchers and numerous types of owls to mention just a few. We also have a number of Red Squirrels that visit the garden on a regular basis.
For those that are interested in food we have numerous Restaurants in the area ranging from those were a good 3 course lunch with wine can be had for about €12 to Michelin Starred Restaurants which are obviously more expensive but certainly better value than would be expected in the UK.
For information regarding covid 19 and how we are delaing with the situation and your health while on holiday please chek our own website
We now have the "Greenway" running past our cottages, these are old railway lines which have been converted for walkers and bikes, details can be found at https://www.af3v.org/-Fiche-VVV-.html?voie=301
Local amenities
Nearest bakery: Le Grand Pressigny (indre-et-loire)
Nearest supermarket: Le Grand Pressigny (indre-et-loire)
Nearest market: Le Grand Pressigny (indre-et-loire)
Nearest pharmacy: Le Grand Pressigny (indre-et-loire)
Nearest bar: Yzeures Sur Creuse (indre-et-loire)
Tourist information: Le Grand Pressigny (indre-et-loire)
Le Grand Pressigny on the map
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Nearby place of interest
How to get to Le Ciel Bleu
- By car - from Calais (6 hrs) Le Havre (5hrs), Caen (5 hrs), Mulhouse (8 hrs)
- By train - Eurostar to Paris, then TGV high-speed train to Tours or to Chatellerault (1 1/2 hr)
- By plane - to Paris and train (direct from airport)
- Car Rental - Hertz or Avis (in Chatellerault which is half hour from the property).
Location
- 7 kms from Le Grand Pressigny and Preuilly sur Claise.
- 30 kms from Loches.
- 50 kms from Tours, Poitiers and the big Loire castles.
Access options
No public transport available, Car Essential
Nearest airport
The nearest serviceable airport is Poitiers [PIS]
Stayed here? Add your review >
The gite is brilliantly located and ideal for getting to know a quiet corner of France. We stayed in the studio (le ciel bleu) which was very well equipped, clean and comfortable, plus it stayed cool during the hot spell of weather during our stay. The pool was especially appreciated! Les Frippieres was ideal for us as this was our first cycling holiday in France, and we were able to enjoy the velo verte plus venture further afield to the many pretty villages and attractions nearby. We will certainly return for more exploration of this beautiful area. Ken and Liz couldn't have been better hosts, and we can't recommend them or Les Frippieres highly enough.
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Superbe Charmant petit gîte avec propriétaires très discrets !
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Perfect oasis in the French countryside
My husband and I stayed in Ciel Bleu for 12 days in late August/early September. The property was just lovely, in a traditional French style, spotlessly clean with lots of thoughtful touches and all amenities you could possibly need including a dishwasher and access to laundry facilities. The hosts Ken and Liz are incredibly welcoming and are
available if needed whilst also giving you privacy, we got some really good tips on exploring the area from them and they were quick to check that everything was okay for us. The gardens of the property are beautiful with lots of flowers and a lovely pool area which is shared by the three properties. Again, spotlessly clean and thoughtfully laid out. Location of the cottages is just perfect if you are looking for somewhere to get away from it all but with lots of places to visit within an hours drive. The peace and calm of the rural setting was perfect for us with great walking or cycling available from the front door. Grocery shopping and dining are available less than ten minutes away and there are a multitude of picturesque small towns and villages to explore. Some of the most famous and beautiful chateau are within easy driving distance - Chenonceau, Villandry, Loches- and well worth a visit. Having a car here is a must but I would stress how easy driving around this area of France is. All in all we had the perfect break here, so a big thank you to Liz and Ken for making it possible. I am certain we will be returning in the future.Guest rating:
Nature,calme,et bien être. Arnaud et Caroline.
La propriété se situe dans un écrin de verdure ,extrêmement bien entretenue par Ken et Lise les propriétaires du cottage , avec accès à une piscine extérieur chauffée. Endroit idéal pour se ressourcer , marcher sur les petites routes de campagne ,loin de toute pollution et agitation, ou profiter de la piscine,tout simplement.Commerces ,restaurants à quelques kilomètres, Les propriétaires sont d'une très grande gentillesse,disponibles et discrets, Nous recommandons vivement cette location , ou nous sommes restés trois semaine au mois d'août 2020. Encore un grand merci à Ken et Lise pour leur accueil.Guest rating:
We were lucky enough to stay here for 2 weeks in August this year. We
wanted a quiet get away to recharge our batteries. This is exactly what we
did get. Fantastic facilities a proper home from home. Very clean and
comfortable. Ken and Liz are brilliant and very knowledgeable of all the
great places to visit. They were always on hand but not in an intrusive
way. Excellent all round and we have already recommended this lovely little
paradise. We will return for sureGuest rating:
Bestens ausgestattetes Ferienhaus. Alles was man für einen unbeschwerten Aufenthalt benötigt ist vorhanden. Alles ist sauber und ansprechend. Garten und Pool werden sorgfältig gepflegt. Eine kleine Oase inmitten von Getreide-, Mais-, Hirse- und Sonnenblumenfeldern. Wir können diesen Platz an alle, die im Urlaub Ruhe und Frieden suchen, nur empfehlen. Besonders hervorzuheben sind die freundlichen und hilfsbereiten Gastgeber - Liz und Ken. Wer Abwechslung sucht, kann unzählige Schlösser, Burgen, Kirchen und romantische Dörfer besuchen und sich der Geschichte in den Museen widmen. Besonders genossen haben wir die Möglichkeit, direkt von unserem Häuschen aus lange Spaziergänge in der unbeschreiblich friedlichen Natur zu machen und danach am Pool die Seele baumeln zu lassen.
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We had a wonderful week staying in Le Ciel Bleu (1 bedroom gite) in early
September 2018. We were advised the gite was relatively small, but it was
plenty big enough for the two of us and was perfectly formed, very clean
and extremely well equipped and with lots of space to store belongings.
There is also an outdoor barbecue area for the exclusive use of the gite
and the whole place very much felt like home for the week. Les Frippières
is beautiful, the gardens and pool are kept wonderfully and we particularly
enjoyed watching and listening to the wildlife, particularly the resident
frogs in the pond. Ken and Liz were fabulous hosts, they were there to
welcome us when we arrived and gave a really thorough run down of
everything in the gite and at Les Frippières quickly making us feel at
home. They were available and willing and able to give advice and ideas
during the week, but were never overbearing, allowing us space and privacy.
We spent the week doing a lot of relaxing but also visited a few local
markets, most of the surrounding beautiful villages and market towns, a few
walks and ate a lot of fabulous food, sometimes on the bbq and sometimes in
local restaurants. We particularly enjoyed the bistro 'Chez L' in Le Grand
Pressigny where the food is simple but fantastic with no need to do the
traditional 3 courses. The hosts there are extremely warm and welcoming and
it is in a lovely setting in the village square. We liked it so much we
went 4 times in the week! Also much visited was the boulangerie in Le Grand
Pressigny where they have a wonderful selection of patisserie (try the
peach melba) and, of course, extremely fresh bread. We’d also recommend Le
Gerbe D’or in Loches for lunch (another good recommendation from Ken) - how
they do 3 courses of such good food plus a glass of wine for €14 a head we
do not know! We didn’t visit the chateau of the Loire from here mainly
because we went to a few the previous week from a different location, but
they would have been easily reachable. We would highly recommend this gite
and location for a lovely holiday either for relaxing or exploring or a
mixture of bothGuest rating:
We had a wonderful holiday in this beautiful part of France. Practically
everything about the cottage met our hopes in terms of comfort,
cleanliness, character and equipment, and the pool and garden couldn't be
bettered. Ken and Liz made us feel welcome and were friendly and helpful -
their welcoming gifts of wine, milk etc were most appreciated! The area is
pretty and rural, and although a little far from the major chateaux if one
wanted to visit lots of these, had plenty to offer in terms of pretty
towns, villages, churches etc, and lots of peaceful country walks. We were
also fortunate to have two weeks of gorgeous weather, not too hot, with
just a little rain to make the grass green. We hope to return one day to
this special corner of FranceGuest rating:
We stayed for 4 days, and had a lovely time. Ken was a great host, informative, friendly and accommodating. The Gite was clean, had everything we needed, and comfortable. The location was fabulous. The only noise came from birds and insects. No traffic, no planes, nothing. It was very relaxing. The Pool was clean and cared for, and the grounds were beautiful. It may seem that it's a bit remote, but, it's actually not far from a number of towns and villages, and we found things to do every day, (mind you, one of those days was 'sit by the pool and do nothing' but that was our choice). Plenty of sights to see, walks to take, market towns to visit. If you are thinking of going, and like your vacation spots quiet, charming and relaxing, you won't be disappointed.
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We stayed for a week at the beginning of August and, having read some reviews were expecting something special. We were not disappointed! Quietly tucked away in lovely countryside yet within easy reach of a number of interesting towns and villages. The accommodation was first class and Ken and Liz very welcoming and helpful. What made it for us was the immaculate swimming pool. We have never before seen one so well kept and clean. It was shared but most days we were the only ones using it so seemed like ours alone. It is now on our favourites list - we will return!
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The property is very well-maintained and in fantastic countryside. My main objective was to unwind and relax in nice surroundings while still having the option to do internet-based work if necessary (it was!). Liz and Ken were excellent hosts, giving me space while also being supportive and full of information.
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Thoroughly enjoyed our week in and around this charming cottage (Ciel Bleu) set above the owners' home with two other cottages. Facilities as described. Bed was extremely comfortable. Additional facilities to note: CD player, barbecue, washing line and pegs, washing machine, torch (for steep steps to front door) and binoculars to appreciate the most amazing starry skys. One of the holiday higlights! BBC TV on small screen for those who want it. We were able to borrow a golf umbrella and a cool box at one stage. I noted that on my ipad and iphone the wifi was not fast enough to watch even short youtube clips which was not at all an issue for us but may be for others. Wifi extended from indoors to (allocated but not entirely private) lovely outdoor dining area but not to the pool area. Hosts Ken and Liz had a finely tuned balance of accommodating hospitability without being intrusive. Country lanes to get everywhere had hardly any traffic and endless rolling hills and sunflower fields. Gorgeous. Would be very keen to stay there again. Thanks!
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We had a great week at this property. Ken and Liz made us feel very welcome whilst also letting us find our own feet. All the recommendations were great. We had a lovely mixture of relaxing in the sun at the pool and exploring the area. It really is a hidden gem.
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Ken and Liz are very welcoming and helpful hosts. The flat is comfortable, spacious and well-appointed. There's also the bonus of free wifi and the use of a washer and drier. The weather was not good while we were there so we weren't able to use the garden/pool but there were still plenty of interesting places to visit within easy reach. Recommended.
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Everything about this holiday was glorious - The gite, the country side, the weather, the food and wine.
The gite had everything you would ever need, quaint and beautifully decorated. All our thanks to Ken and LIz who are wonderful hosts and can give some excellent recommendations of places to visit and where to eat. If you are looking for a relaxed, get away holiday where you can leave everything behind - this is the place to go.
Thank you so much for a great and memorable holiday. we'll definitely be back.
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A lovely, peaceful area of rural France. The accommodation at Le Ciel Bleu was spotless and beautifully furnished. Ken and Liz were helpful and charming.
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Our stay in Le Ciel Bleu was fantastic. We really loved the apartment- beautifully decorated, with everything we needed for the week. Les Frippieres is set in such a peaceful and picturesque part of Loire countryside, and we enjoyed long country walks; visits to the Chateaux; meals in some brilliant local restaurants, and of course the odd glass of regional wine! Thanks Liz and Ken for being such great hosts- we shall certainly be back again.
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We had high expectations and they were certainly exceeded - what a gorgeous property this is! After visiting the local markets, you can't help but be inspired to cook well in the wonderful kitchen. The gardens are beautiful and peaceful, but having 3 properties on the site means you never feel isolated. Ken and Liz made us very welcome and gave us lots of tips on places to visit. It is a delightful area, not at all touristy, but with plenty to do within short distances. We'll definitely book again!
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| Property type | Studio (Self-catering) |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Bedrooms |
1 double bedroom(s) |
| Occupancy | 2 |
| Suitability | Unsuitable for wheelchair access, Non-smoking, Adults only |
| Linen | Linen and towels provided (kindly bring your own pool towels). Tax is charged by the French government at £1.00 per head per night |
| Kitchen facilities | Dishwasher, Freezer, Cooker, Ironing facilities, Microwave, Tumble dryer, Washing machine, Electric hob, Electric oven, Fridge-Freezer, Combination microwave |
| Internal facilities | Air conditioning, CD player, Central heating (electric), DVD player, English satellite TV, Exclusive rental, Hi-fi system, Owner on site, TV, VCR, Fans in rooms, Radio, Electric heaters, Hairdryer, Board Games, Wi-Fi Broadband Internet, MP3 Player, Internet Access, Tea/Coffee making facilities |
| External facilities | Garden, Scenic views, Swimming pool (exclusive use), Barbecue, Heated Pool |
| Activities nearby | Wine touring, Wine tasting, Walking, Tennis, Swimming, Spa, Sightseeing, Riverside activities, Rambling, Museums, Mountain biking, Horse riding, Hiking, Gourmet dining, Golf, Fishing, Cycling, Canoeing, Boules, Bird Watching, Ballooning |
Changeover day: Non-applicable
Last updated on: 11th April 2023
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| Accommodation rental period | Price |
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| 01 April 2024 – 31 May 2024 |
€590 Per property per week
(£505 / $630) |
| 01 June 2024 – 31 August 2024 |
€770 Per property per week
(£659 / $822) |
| 01 September 2024 – 30 September 2024 |
€590 Per property per week
(£505 / $630) |
Additional price notes
Payment can be made in either £ or €. All prices are per week and include linen, towels (with the exception of pool towels), cleaning, gas, water, electricity
Air conditioning is available at a extra cost, as we rent the units from a 3rd party they have to be rented at the time of booking.
Local Tax is £1.50 per head per night