Beautiful 16th century residence with swimming pool - Loire Valley castles.

Oh wow this house! This might be my favourite Vrbo house ever. The photos seriously don't do it justice. Kitchen is great - well stocked with everything you'd need, including 2 fridges and 2 dishwashers. It's clearly a house that is lived in rather than just used as a holiday place, so has been well maintained. Gregoire and Alexandra are excellent hosts, unobtrusive but easily available when we needed them (they spend the summer in a cottage next door). Gregoire's tour told us some of the history of the place which was genuinely fascinating. I also appreciated that the hosts were relatively relaxed about house rules (unlike some other places where I have spent all week worrying about children leaving footprints on wood floors!) We had Alexandra cook a meal for us, which I would definitely recommend - superb flavours and beautifully presented. Not really any down-sides to this place, but a few things to note for future guests... You need insect repellent in the forest or if you sit out in the evenings. The house is not close to any villages so you end up driving every day to get food etc. Bikes are useful. Our kids were a bit sensitive to the pool chemicals so we would hose everyone down after they'd been in. But honestly, this is a fantastic place and great value for money - my only fear is that when I look at this listing in a year's time it will be 100% booked out or double the price.

The house is really a small castle and is filled with historical items and beautiful furniture. It is like staying in a true castle. What a wonderful place.

Our four-day stay in this old, enormous, creaky castle was a once-in-a-lifetime experience for all of us, and easily the highlight of our two-week stay in France. The home is an easy drive to Chenenceaux and Ambroise, which were also magical. Highly recommended.

4 jours hors du temps dans une maison d’époque superbe, avec une âme et tout le confort que l’on souhaite. De magnifiques châteaux de la Loire à quelques kilomètres, emplacement idéal. Des hôtes charmants et aux petits soins. Et même l’opportunité de profiter de séances de réflexologie plantaire prodigués sur place. Nous sommes ravis de ce séjour hivernal en Sologne, une réussite totale!! Nous recommandons absolument, que vous soyez en famille élargie ou entre amis. Paradis pour les enfants et quiétude pour les parents!

Idéale pour des vacances en famille, la maison est vaste et pleine de charme, avec de beaux espaces extérieurs ( notamment la cour avec son chene extraordinaire et la piscine). Beaucoup de jeux pour les enfants. Accueil tres chaleureux des proprietaires.

We stayed here for a week with 6 adults and five children and had a most wonderful time. Before arriving, the communication with the owners was easy, quick and friendly. The welcoming was warm and the castle did not disappoint. It is a place with a lot of soul and character, and beautifully decorated. The property is huge and our three families each had a wing in the house. The rooms are very spacious and light, and everything is up to standards and clean. The owners live in the house outside the holiday season, so it is well taken care off. The big kitchen was perfect for our family cooking sessions, and we were delighted to find a plancha outside (which we almost used every day). We had wonderful lunches and dinners under the magnificent century-old oak in the garden. The kids loved the playing room and to explore the castle and its immense garden (including cows and pigs). The big trampoline and pool obviously were a big success as well. A fence around the pool was installed as an extra precaution for the smallest children. The property is very calm without any nearby neighbours. There is a bakery and butcher in the village nearby, a very big supermarket is only a 10 minute drive away. Do visit the winery 'Domaine des Huards' in the same street, and ask for a bottle of the 'Vivier' which is made from grapes grown on the property. This charming castle is highly recommended and we hope to visit it again.

Très belle maison bien nous placée. Bon accueil. Nous avons passé une excellente semaine 😀

La propriété est très belle, avec beaucoup de charme. L'accueil chaleureux, les propriétaires sympas, - nous avons passé un excellent séjour !