House in Centre-Val de Loire
10 guests · 5 bedrooms · 3 baths
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About this house rental
Our house, Directoire period, in Tuffeau stone, typical of the Touraine region, welcomes you in great comfort. Located 8kms from Tours, it is in a green environment which you can fully enjoy. It has a large kitchen, utility room, large living room with fireplace and billiards, library, dining room, bar, 5 bedrooms each one for 2 people, 2 bathrooms, 2 shower rooms, 3 WCs, 2 of which are independent . You can have lunch in the sun on the terrace or have a coffee in the heart of the garden. The garden, 1ha, landscaped, accommodates 1 heated swimming pool from May to September (12x5m), 1 tennis court (hard surface), 1 ping-pong table, gravel alleys to play pétanque, deckchairs to relax . We also have an old converted barn which is the ideal place to organize barbecue in the fireplace. The center of Fondettes is only 1km away, offering you a Sunday market, a Catholic church, a bakery, a tobacco shop, two florists, banks, a pharmacy, doctors, hairdresser, supermarket etc. You are 15 minutes driving distance from Tours city center, well known for its cultural heritage, quality shops, restaurants, cinemas. The Loire is only a few minutes away by car to go for a walk, to fish (with license), to cycle. Several sports are accessible a few kilometers away: horse riding, golf, fishing, hunting (with license), kayaking, Loire by bike, tree climbing .... Our house will be yours for the duration of your stay and will allow you to recharge your batteries and take full advantage of this superb region of the Loire Valley, many castles are also close at hand. You can also choose to visit the Beauval Zoo, the Futuroscope of Poitiers, or the Cadre Noir of Saumur which are only 1 hour away, but you can prefer to stay on site and appreciate all the qualities of our house. You can stay there for a weekend, a week or more and deepen the discovery of this region.
Amenities at IN THE HEART OF THE LOIRE CASTLES, 8km TOURS, PRETTY HOUSE, HEATED POOL, TENNIS
Non-smoking
No pets allowed
Family friendly
Map of Centre-Val de Loire
Ratings and reviews
Summary of reviewsThe property offers large living spaces, a great swimming pool, and a peaceful atmosphere, perfect for family gatherings and activities.
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Aug 2025
Our stay in Fondettes was relaxing and most enjoyable. The house was very well located. It was a 5 hour drive from Calais. One member of our party travelled via train (St Pierre des Corps TGV station meant Gare Montparnasse in Paris was only 1 hour away) and another flew home from Val de Loire airport (only 15-20 mins away) to Stansted. Within a 2-3 min drive was a choice of boulangeries and an E Leclerc supermarket. The local Sunday and Wednesday market was small and functional with a large Sunday market at Langeais.The house itself was cool and calm, set in well maintained grounds and with a remote controlled gate. If you like old houses and their charm and story then you would enjoy staying here. It was as described in the words and pictures on the site. We particularly enjoyed the choice of outside eating areas and the heated pool and bbq. There were books in English and French, chess, a lovely pool table and outdoor games including table tennis. Beds were comfortable and there was plenty of hot water. The kitchen was well equipped. We found that there was plenty to do in the local area: the chateau (and particularly the gardens) at Villandry were splendid; we went to a sound and light show at Azay Le Rideau and visited the model village of 40 Loire Chateaux. Tours was only 12 mins away - a calm, clean and friendly city with some good shopping and historic sites. We enjoyed eating out in the Old Quarter and also along Rue Colbert.
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Sep 2024
A great house for a multi generational holiday with plenty of activities both inside and out to suit all ages. A lovely area with plenty of activities and places to visit. Would particularly recommend the wonderful Beauval Zoo.
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Aug 2023
an amazing property. large in all aspects: the house itself but also the grounds around the house are huge but also very charming.Great size swimming pool and a very cosy “cour” for endless dinners/ barbecue ‘s. The atmosphere in and around the property is very peaceful and made for period movies…… Contact with the owner Sonia is very easy and all our questions were quickly dealt with.We had a wonderful fortnight with the Family.
6.0 / 10.0Average·Jun 2018
Das Haus müßte dringend in einigen Teilen renoviert werden (Sanitäranlagen etc),leider nur 2 Schlafzimmer mit Toilette und eine Extratoilette zu wenig für viele Leute.Die Lage ist etwas zu laut, Pool sehr sauber. Sehr negativ war die Vorderung bei Abreise Geld für die Küchenbenutzung zu verlangen.
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9.8Outstanding
(27 Ratings)
The property offers large living spaces, a great swimming pool, and a peaceful atmosphere, perfect for family gatherings and activities.
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