The Farmhouse – Home 179798 Cottage
- 3 bedrooms
- 5 sleeps
- 7 nights min stay
The Farmhouse – Home 179798
- Cottage
- 3 bedrooms
- sleeps 5
- 7 nights min stay
Key Info
- Beach / lakeside relaxation
- Swimming pool
- Suitable for children age 5+
- Car essential
- No pets allowed
- Private garden
Description from owner
Description
The Farmhouse sleeps up to 5 people and is one of 5 self-catered gites (cottages) at La Vieille Ferme (The Old Farm) that can be rented individually or as part of a whole site booking
The Farmhouse is a charming gite that has retained many original features with exposed stone walls and oak beams. It is also well equipped with flatscreen TV (English & French) and Wi-Fi throughout, a well equipped kitchen, fireplace with wood-burning stove and garden area with table, chairs and BBQ
The Farmhouse has a double en-suite bedroom on the ground floor along with kitchen and living area, a twin bedded bedroom and one single bedroom on the first floor and an upstairs bathroom with shower. The first floor ceilings are sloping and typically best suited therefore for children
La Vieille Ferme sits on the edge of the petit village of Cléré-du-Bois, with views of the Loire countryside on one side and the village church and centre on the other. The village shop/bar/restaurant is just 100m away
The grounds also offer a large sun terrace to relax by the pool, sports equipment including bikes, table tennis, football goals, badminton and of course, petanque! There is a covered barn with BBQ area and a communal laundry room with washing machine
The swimming pool is heated and covered making it useable and from March through to October. It is a chlorine pool. It has a secure child gate. The cover can be opened along both sides to be open and breezy in the summer (bottom section kept in place when children using to keep perimeter)
The price of the reservation includes the Tourist Tax. All on-site facilities are included free of charge - bicycles, guest laundry, sports equipment, etc. Linen and bath towels are optional
The village
Cléré du Bois is a small village with beautiful countryside surroundings
Le Brennou is the local village bar, restaurant and also has a little shop attached for the basics such as fresh baguettes! It is just 100m walking from La Vieille Ferme
Local towns:
Châtillon-sur-Indre is just around 10 mins drive and has a supermarket, shops, bank, post office, restaurants and cafés. It has a super spot for a typical lunch with ‘plat du jour’ and a high quality evening restaurant also
Loches is 25 mins driving which is a stunning, medieval market town with variety of shops and restaurants and Château
Places of interest:
La Vieille Ferme is ideally located at the centre of many of the most popular points of interest and also sits on the edge of the Brenne National Parc
The Loire has some of the finest Châteaus in Chenonceaux, Valencay and Villandry
There are a raft of outdoor activities on our doorstep including walking, cycling (bikes available), golf courses, birdwatching, swimming lakes, fishing lakes, tennis courts, horse riding and so on
Futuroscope is a superb science orientated theme park around 1 hour drive away and Beauval Zoo is a superb zoo, famed for it’s panda, around 35 minutes away
The area is also famous for its fine food and wine and there are many restaurants and vineyards to visit locally. From great value ‘bar tabac’s’ and ‘plat de jour’s’ to Michelin star restaurants
Coast/Beach:
Bellebouche is a freshwater lake with 900m sandy beach, around 30 mins drive away. Suitable for swimming and windsurfing with Kayaks and pedalos also for hire. There are nature paths through pine woods for cycling and walking, mini golf, picnic areas, snack bar and restaurant.
La Rochelle is the nearest beach town around 2hrs 50mins away. It is located on Atlantic coast with its old harbour, which is lined with seafood restaurants, pleasure boat marina, aquarium and botanical gardens.
Ports and Airports
Nearest airports are Tours and Poitiers at approx. 1 hour drive. Limoges is also around 1 hour 45 mins
Caen, Le Havre, St Malo and Cherbourg and Calais (ranging from 4-6 hours driving) all have regular crossings from England and we can offer a 10% discount code for guests using Brittany Ferries
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Families
- Children 5+ years old
- No pets allowed
Bed & bathroom
- Bedroom 1: Full bed
Bedroom 2: 2 Twin beds
Bedroom 3: Twin bed - 1 Full bath, 1 Attached (ensuite)
Amenities
- Wireless Internet
- Shared outdoor pool (heated)
- Private garden
- Grill
- Bicycles available
- Internet access
- Fireplace
- Table tennis
- Stove
- Fridge
- Freezer
- Microwave
- Toaster
- Kettle
- Dishwasher
- Washing machine
- Clothes dryer
- Iron
- Satellite TV
- DVD player
- Stereo system
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Access
- Parking
- Not suitable for wheelchair users
Policies
- Check in time: 16:00, Check out time: 10:00
- 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: ($252.48) £200.00 - Smoking
- No smoking at this property
Cancellations
Change of plans? No problem. You could receive a partial or full refund, depending on when you cancel.
Booking confirmed |
100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).
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24 hours after booking |
50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 8 weeks before check-in.
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25% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.
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4 weeks before |
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
About the owner
Nick T.
- Average reply time:
- 3 hours 51 minutes
- Response rate:
- 92%
- Calendar last updated:
- 12 Aug 2023
- Years listed:
- 12
- Based in:
- France
- Overall rating:
Languages spoken: English, Portuguese
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Reviews
– based on 33 reviews
Excellent
33 reviews
- Excellent
- 32
- Very Good
- 1
- Average
- 0
- Poor
- 0
- Terrible
- 0
“Fantastic, had it all!”
Stayed here for 1 week with our 2 children (8 and 5). Great size of gite, equipped with everything we needed. Owner Nick very attentive and stayed in touch throughout our stay and also tried to resolv… More
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“Another relaxing holiday in the Farmhouse Gite.”
This was our second visit to this gite complex. We thought that everything was even better than a year ago. The Farmhouse was exceptionally comfortable and clean. It was well equipped and some good b… More
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“A wonderful week”
The farmhouse is a lovely peaceful site in the Loire valley, the gite is a fantastic base with everything we needed, it is clean, comfortable & well equipped for self-catering, BBQs are also avail… More
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“Beautiful gites set in the countryside”
We had a fantastic stay for the week. The gites are high quality, really clean, comfy, well furnished and equipped with everything you can think of, particularly in the kitchen which made self caterin… More
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“Amazing week in france”
Wow, what a beautiful gite in a tranquil setting. It was a lovely peaceful site in the Loire valley, the gite was a fantastic base with everything we needed for a family of 4 to explore the area. Love… More
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Response from the owner Thanks ever so much Rebecca, really appreciate the review and kind compliments. We look forward to you visiting again next year : )
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“Perfect family holiday”
We had such an amazing time when we stayed at The Farmhouse in May. With 2 young children the pool was a god send! Many happy hours spent in there, with many more spent in the open barn facilities ma… More
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Response from the owner Thanks ever so much for leaving such a lovely review, Hannah. Glad you and the family had a great time and of course, we can't wait to have you back again next time : )
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“Lovely peacful gite with everything you need for a pleasant stay.”
Stayed here for a week in early August, Dianne and Peter were the perfect hosts. Typical French rustic gite converted from a farmhouse, one of four, which was ideal for us with a son of twelve which m… More
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“Perfect family holiday in the Loire Valley”
Idyllic location in Loire Valley, off the main tourist route but within easy drive of beautiful chateaus, Market towns, Zoos, museums, lake beaches etc. The village is quiet & restful after a bus… More
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“Idyllic and Stress Relieving”
Wow. Where to start ? Fantastic first evening when due to me forgetting that French shops all close at 12 noon on a Sunday we arrived with zero provisions - Angela was there with wine, pasta, parmesan… More
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Response from the owner We are so pleased that the holiday delivered on every level. We look forward to welcoming you back soon.
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“Beautiful relaxing place in gentle rolling countryside, perfect place to chill out”
We stayed in the Farmhouse, a family of two adults and a 14 year old. The house has everything you need in it, it's full of character, with lovely bedrooms and pristine bathrooms (always nice to… More
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Response from the owner We are delighted that you all enjoyed your holiday and particularly the pool ! We hope to welcome you back one day.
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
FAQs
- How do I find more info about the property?
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You can get in touch with Nick (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 Nick (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 Nick (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 Nick 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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Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online and send Nick (the owner) a booking request. You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then
Or send Nick (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 Nick (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 my booking is safe?
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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 Nick (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. Nick (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 Nick (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 Nick (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 Nick (the owner) a message.
If Nick (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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