CHÂTEAU DE LA VALLIERE - piscine privée à AMBOISE

The house and pool are absolutely stunning! The hosts are very nice and responded right away whenever we had a question. The location is fantastic, easy drive or bike ride into town, close to wineries and Chateaus. It was a wonderful experience and I would highly recommend. The only drawback is we were there during a heatwave and there is only AC in 2 bedrooms.

The pool is lovely and if you are looking for a country experience close to a small city, the location can’t be beat. You are a very short drive from downtown Amboise. The property has horses and chickens, which our kids enjoyed. That being said, some things people should know before booking:First, you don’t have this place to yourself. The owners live there and occupy more than half of the house. They’re friendly and attentive but the listing photos give the impression that you have a “castle” to yourself… it would be more accurate to say you have a partitioned section of a castle to yourself.Second, while there are enough bedrooms to sleep 12 people as advertised, there is very little shared space. There is a smallish living room and a cramped kitchen on the ground level, and then rows of bedrooms on the second and third levels. Summer travelers should know that two bedrooms on the third floor are the only spaces in the house with AC. We were there on very very hot days, so were forced to spend more time inside than we had planned, and the house is not really set up for that. Lastly, the accommodations are spare. You’re basically getting bedding and towels, not much else. You’ll need to do a significant shop before you settle, including for kitchen and bathroom basics.As I said, the owners are friendly and charming, and it’s amazing the property has been in their family for centuries, but given the cost, travelers should be aware this a rustic, no frills experience.

This was the perfect home base for our family of 5 on our trip to the Loire Valley. There was plenty of space to relax both inside and out. Amboise was a very short drive away with plenty of great restaurant options. The chateau is divided between the hosts and renters and the host family was extremely kind and welcoming.

Ideal for exploring the Loire and its Chateaux and gardens. lovely situation. the owners kindly kept the pool open for us. we enjoyed our stay.

Great location outside of Amboise. House was rustic but clean and met our needs. We did not use the pool but it looked great. Loved the ample parking.

Fantastic property, had everything we needed. Great size pool for the kids to use. Feeding the chickens every night was a highlight for the kids. 35 min walk into Amboise town along the river. Great market on a friday and Sunday. Amboise castle is definitely worth seeing.

Excellent place for a family get together. Amboise within walking distance. peaceful grounds of chateau. The pool was so welcome as was the bbq. We would recommend the Château for a comfortable stay in France.

Our stay was simply wonderful. The chateau brings you back to ancient times and the photo’s don’t do it enough justice, it look even better in real life. The hosts were lovely and so welcoming. We fed the chickens and petted the horses. The big pool was just a dream, we swam every day. The area itself is also fantastic. There is so much to do. Culture, sport, fine wines, restaurants etcetcetc. I would love to come back and would definitely recommend.

We loved everything about this property. The owners were the ultimate hosts, providing information on the property and the area, bringing fresh bread, butter and jam daily. The pool and horse pastures were favorites for the kids. Staying in a chateau was the highlight for the adults. The home was well appointed and immaculately clean. A great space for a multi-generation family trip. Highly recommend!

I came to Loire Valley to tour the castles of the region with my wife and two other couples. So, why not stay in a castle ourselves? That's exactly what we did. Alexia, one of the hosts, was there to greet us when we arrived. She showed us around the property (including a pool that sadly we didn't have time to enjoy). While the accommodation was not luxurious (we didnt expect so), we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Alexia provided lots of information about the neighborhood and gave us tips on restaurants and boulangeries. And the location, Amboise, had its own castle as well as a great Da Vinci museum. It was perfect. As a host of a Vrbo property in US, I thought this property was super and I highly recommend this property to anyone who visits Loire Valley.