The Mallard – Home 208204 Gite
- 2 bedrooms
- 4 sleeps
- 3 nights min stay
The Mallard – Home 208204
- Gite
- 2 bedrooms
- sleeps 4
- 3 nights min stay
Key Info
- Beach / lakeside relaxation
- Nearest beach 26 mi
- Swimming pool
- Child Friendly
- Car advised
- Pet Friendly
Description from owner
Description
Gîte Le Colvert is part of the 'Le Cormier' holiday facility which is close to the popular medieval town of Loches and is situated on the outskirts of the small village of Obterre (has a bar and small shop) on the northern tip of the beautiful 'Brenne Parc Naturel Regional', known as the “Land of a Thousand Lakes” - the whole area is quite simply a wildlife and bird-watchers paradise in this relatively unspoilt area of the Berry / South Touraine area of the Loire Valley.
It is very easy to relax in this tranquil and peaceful setting, surrounded by an abundance of wildlife and trees but with many local attractions to keep you occupied. We are ideally located for the famous chateaux of the Loire, vineyards (closest 9km), churches, museums, Futuroscope and, of course, surrounded by sleepy medieval towns. The rolling landscape makes it an ideal locality for cycling and walking enthusiasts alike.
PLEASE NOTE: New for 2021...Increasing discounts apply against the normal daily rates that are quoted - 4 nights 7.5% ; 5 nights 10% ; 6 nights 15% with weekly stays of 7 nights already having 20% discount applied. Ask us for a quote & now there is flexible changeover day throughout the year.
Further details
We welcome children although would point out there are limited on-site facilities to keep them fully occupied.
The 5m above ground splash pool is shared with all visitors, including some of our small 12 pitch campsite visitors as well.
Further details indoors
Le Colvert has an open plan living area comprising kitchen, dining area and lounge.
The fitted kitchen is finished in real oak, having spacious wall units and cupboard space, under cabinet lighting, 2 ring gas hob, small electric oven, microwave, refridgerator, electric kettle, cups, saucers, glasses, cutlery, pots & pans along with coffee maker and toaster.
The large real wood dining table & benches can comfortably seat up to 8 people and the adjoining lounge area has a 2 seater settee, a double bed-settee/sofa, electric convector heaters for those chilly nights, TV (via UK terrestrial channel satellite box), DVD player and Radio/CD/Cassette music system.
Modernised downstairs toilet and shower area with suspended toilet, wash hand basin/vanity unit & large mirror, plus an electric heated towel rail.
Upstairs there are 2 bedrooms - the main bedroom/sleeping area has one double bed and another double bed-settee/sofa, bedside cabinets, table lamps, chest of drawers and open clothes rail & rack. Additional ventilation can be provided by the integrated ceiling light & fan with natural light provided by a velux window (with blind) and dormer window.
The 2nd bedroom has a single bed (an additional single bed is also available) or this can be replaced with a double bed-settee if preferred, a Velux window with blind, open clothes rail & rack and an adjoining toilet with wash hand basin.
The stairs are steep which is typical of this type of property, so special care needs to be taken especially by youngsters.
Visitors receive a welcome pack containing local information, tea, coffee, sugar, milk, washing up liquid etc. (plus a bottle of wine when staying 7 nights or more).
Towels, tea towels and toilet rolls provided free of charge. Change of bedding after one week
Further details outdoors
Le Colvert overlooks the courtyard, duck pond and ancient farmhouse. Onsite facilities include:
Free Wi Fi internet connection
BBQ facilities available free of charge
Laundry facilities
Bike Hire
A shared above ground splash pool
Table tennis and darts in the barn (ideal shade for hot days)
plus petanque/boules
Social evenings in the marquee during the summer season.
We normally have 3 deliveries of bread, croissants etc. during the week and a mobile local butcher's van twice a week
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Families
- Great for children of all ages
- Pets welcome
- High chair
Bed & bathroom
- Bedroom 1: Queen Bed
Bedroom 2: Twin bed
Beds in other rooms: Full bed Twin bed - 1 Shower
Amenities
- Wireless Internet
- Shared outdoor pool (unheated)
- Grill
- Bicycles available
- Internet access
- Table tennis
- Games room
- Stove
- Fridge
- Microwave
- Toaster
- Kettle
- Iron
- High chair
- Satellite TV
- DVD player
- Stereo system
- Ceiling Fans
- Linen provided
- Towels provided
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Access
- Parking
- Not suitable for wheelchair users
Interaction with guest
Policies
- Check in time: 16:00, Check out time: 11:00
- If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.
- Payment
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This rental can only be paid for online through FlipKey using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
Damage deposit: ($214.92) €200.00 - Smoking
- Yes, smoking allowed
Cancellations
Change of plans? No problem. You could receive a partial or full refund, depending on when you cancel.
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100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).
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50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.
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No refund if cancelled less than 4 weeks before check-in.
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* The booking fee is stated in the cancellation policy information on the payment page. This fee helps us run our secure platform and enables us to provide 24/7 customer support
House rules
Dogs must be kept on a lead at all times when on site.
About the owner
Mike S.
- Calendar last updated:
- 09 May 2024
- Years listed:
- 12
- Overall rating:
Languages spoken: English
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Reviews
Excellent
– based on 13 reviews
Excellent
13 reviews
- Excellent
- 11
- Very Good
- 2
- Average
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- Poor
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- Terrible
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“Friendly peaceful campsite”
Mike and Cath were very helpful made us feel very welcome nothing was to much trouble. Lovely site we used as a stop over will be returning on return journey.
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“Lovely site.clean and tidy by far the best site we stayed on.owners could not do enough for you.wold definitely go back”
The site is in a perfect location to rest and unwind. With a small town close by with a lovely bar. Intermacha close by
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“The Gold Nugget of France”
The site was immaculate as usual and the welcome was again out of this World with so many personal touches. Both Mike and Cath have been very busy with progressing the site. On arrival the difference… More
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“Shhhhh don’t tell everyone how lovely this is”
What a gem of a site - Mike and Cath are wonderful hosts, the campsite has very large pitches, a bench on each pitch, beautiful toilets and it’s just such a tranquil place - hardly want to give … More
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“So relaxing”
A lovely tranquil site with very large pitches within walking distance of a small hamlet. Plenty countryside dog walks from the campsite. The owners, Cathy and Mike were most welcoming and nothing w… More
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“Fantastic place”
Fantastic stop off for us on way to Portugal. Really good facilities and Mike was so welcoming, showing us around the place. We will stay again
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“Great stay”
Had a two night stay. Recieved a warm friendly welcome. The owners went above and beyond to make our stay great.
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“Une vraie parenthèse”
Un excellent séjour dans un cadre vert au calme et en dehors du temps... ouvrez la porte, vous verrez des canetons ; plus besoin de réveil, le coq se charge de tout... A découvri… More
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“Dream stay in Loire Valley”
Last April my family and I had an unforgettable stay at le Colvert. Our holidays exceeded our expectations. The place is much more beautiful than the images on the website. It is set in a small village and to me it was the oasis of calm and tranquillity. The Gite was spotless and it was equipped in everything what was needed. Mike and Cath are wonderful people who made us feel like at home. Their pieces of advice and suggestions regarding visiting Loire Valley were very helpful. I would highly recommend le Colvert for families. We will definitely return for a holiday in the near future.
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“Comfortable Gite in an idyllic setting”
We picked this area of France because we hadn't travelled there before, and we picked Le Colvert because it was in a nice setting, an old French farm, and was a very reasonable cost for four peop… More
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FAQs
- How do I find more info about the property?
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You can get in touch with Mike (the owner) through the contact form on this page.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to send the owner a message.
- What if I have questions before I book?
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Send Mike (the owner) an email through the contact form on this page. Alternatively, if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
- How do I contact Mike (the owner)?
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Send an email through the contact form on this page. Or if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to view Mike the owner's contact details or send them a message.
- What's the difference between 'Book your stay' and 'Contact the owner/manager'?
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Or send Mike (the owner) an inquiry through the Contact the owner/manager form if you’d like a quote or more info first.
- What is a booking request?
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When you pay online through the Ready to book? form, a booking request is sent to Mike (the owner). You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then.
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- How do I know what it will cost for my stay?
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Simply enter your dates in the Ready to book? form to calculate the cost of your stay.
Click Book now to see a full breakdown of the price.You can also request a quote from Mike (the owner) through the contact form. The owner will email you the total cost for your dates and a link to book and pay online.
- How do I know if my booking request has been accepted?
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You’ll receive an email within 24 hours to let you know. Or you can check in Manage your booking. No money will leave your account unless it’s accepted.
- How do I pay for my vacation?
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Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. Mike (the owner) will have 24 hours to accept the booking and no money will leave your account before then.
If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your booking.
Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.
- Why can't I call Mike (the owner) before booking?
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You can exchange contact details with the property owner/manager once your booking is confirmed and you’ve paid in full. Paying and communicating only through our platform allows us to ensure that your booking is covered by our Payment Protection policy.
If you have any questions before booking, you can send the property owner/manager a message via the contact form on their listing. Once you’ve booked, you can discuss the rental and make arrangements for your trip by logging into Manage your booking.
- How do damage deposits work?
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In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.
Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.
- How can I view and manage my booking?
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Go to Manage your booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your booking or cancel it if you need to.
- How do I pay the balance of my booking?
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You can pay the remaining balance of your booking at any point. Simply go to Manage your booking and click Pay now.
We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage your booking to see when the payment will be taken.
- How can I withdraw my booking request?
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You’ll need to contact Mike (the owner) to do this. Send them a message in Manage your booking or through the contact form on this page.
- How do I cancel my booking?
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Go to Manage your booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.
- How do I make changes to my booking?
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You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your booking page. To change your dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Mike (the owner) a message.
If Mike (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.
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