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15th century villa, in old stones, swimming pool, garden, 12 people

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Outdoor pool, a heated pool
Interior
Dining
6 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi
Outdoor pool, a heated pool

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 12250 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Dryer
    Dryer
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Montgivray, Centre-Val de Loire
  • George Sand and the Black Valley Museum
    4 min drive
  • George Sand's House
    4 min drive
  • Sarzay Castle
    11 min drive
  • Chateauroux (CHR-Chateauroux - Centre)
    34 min drive

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About the area

Montgivray

When you stay at this villa in Montgivray, you'll be on a river, within a 5-minute drive of George Sand and the Black Valley Museum and George Sand's House. .This family-friendly villa is 5.1 mi (8.2 km) from Sarzay Castle and 9.1 mi (14.6 km) from Dryades Golf.

What's nearby

  • George Sand and the Black Valley Museum - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • George Sand's House - 4 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Sarzay Castle - 11 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Dryades Golf - 15 min drive - 14.6 km
  • La Pommeraie idéale - 17 min drive - 16.8 km

Getting around

  • Ardentes Station - 21 min drive
  • Chateauroux (CHR-Chateauroux - Centre) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Le Duplex - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Casa Romana - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Restaurant Bar du Chateau - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Rapid Food - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪L'Atelier Gourmand - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

15th century villa, in old stones, swimming pool, garden, 12 people

All the charm of an authentic 15th century residence with today's comfort. Located in the middle of a village in Berry, in the heart of the Black Valley. A stone's throw from George Sand de Nohant's house. Classified 4-star tourist accommodation in 2019.

This large bourgeois house from the end of the Middle Ages, is restored with respect for old stones in traditional materials. It has 6 bedrooms, including 2 with private bathroom, a large living room with monumental fireplace and a quarter-grand piano, another vaulted living room, a large kitchen open to the dining room, a summer kitchen opening onto the terrace.

Large flat screen HD TV, free high speed WIFI, bluetooth HI-FI installation.

Outside is a 10m heated swimming pool, secured by an approved protective cover with bars that you can unroll / roll up at your convenience. A very large wooden terrace surrounded by clumps of boxwood and stone walls. Garden furniture, pergola, barbecue area, park with games for children.

Private parking.

The property is located two kilometers from the town of La Châtre which has all shops and amenities.

The village of Montgivray is ideally located on the banks of the Indre, you will find many relaxation areas. Whether hiking trails or simple walks, the banks of the Indre are quiet and privileged places. The first category river is highly prized by fishermen. There are playgrounds for the youngest, as well as basketball courts, slides ...

For hikes, the village is crossed by the GR de Pays ‘‘ in the footsteps of the Master Buzzers ’’ (yellow and red markings), by the GR 46 and the GR 654 route of Santiago de Compostela.

At the cultural level, you will be able to see or re-examine the castle of Nohant, house of George Sand. But also the small Romanesque churches, the frescoes of Vicq, the castle of Sarzay, the Gallo-Roman site of Argentomagus. The Weekend of July 14 takes place at the chateau of Ars, the traditional music festival "Le son continu"

Sports side:

La Chatre swimming pool with indoor and outdoor pools, slides, jacuzzi, sauna.

15 km away is the 18-hole Dryades golf course, as well as the Ligny water sports center. Multi-activity: ski lift, wakeboard, as well as a BMX track.

The La Châtre circuit is very close, with its driving school which will make you discover the joys and the thrills of motorsport.

Bungee jumping on the Cluis viaduct.

Make yourself comfortable in this villa, which features a fireplace and a private pool. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a garden. Additional amenities at this villa include an arcade/game room and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Vincent HURBAIN

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach sunloungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Ping pong table
  • Games room
  • Video games
  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • Books
  • Games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • On the river
  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Golf on site
  • Basketball nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Cycling nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 2691 sq ft (250 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Surveillance impérative pour la piscine

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Beautiful 15th Century old Stones Swimming Pool Garden 12 People
Beautiful 15th Century old Stones Swimming Pool Garden 12 People

15th century villa, in old stones, swimming pool, garden, 12 people Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 15 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 15 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 15 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kevan H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family of 7 adults. One week.
Great villa with superb pool. Bbq and outside area. Kitchen bedrooms lounge and dining room all brilliant. La châtre superb town with plenty of life. Montgivray very quiet so you need a car.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Holiday in Montgivray
A wonderful property with lots to do for all the family. The property was well equipped. The rooms were all comfortable. You would need a car most days if you wanted to go to the supermarket or boulangerie for example. However we all loved it.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

DAVID G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great for family holiday
A most comfortable gites . Welcoming and helpful host . Everything needed for a relaxing and enjoyable family holiday .
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Magnificent
We’ve just got back from a wonderful two weeks. The photos don’t do the house justice! We come to France most years and some in our family have been for 40 years and said this is the best house they’ve stayed in. The room to bathroom ratio is perfect for three families . It’s all cleaned perfectly. The pool is excellent, perfect temp with towels and lounger cushions. The pool table, ping pong table come in handy when weather isn’t great. The little village of Montgivray is idyllic. Each evening we enjoyed various walking routes. It’s just immaculate. Palegie is very sweet and helpful, and just across the street if you have any problems. The house does come with a large list of rules but I think this keeps the house at a nice standard for people to enjoy, and so it doesn’t get damaged or run down and is respected. We will definitely be back, we had a wonderful stay. Thank you for allowing us to stay!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jo E., Chester

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing stay
Everything was perfect. Just wonderful
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hilary C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely, spacious house and garden
We were a mixed group of friends and family who gathered for a wonderful holiday. Loads to do - younger group in the pool, older ones playing pool! Plenty of space to spread out and beautiful gardens with wildflower lawn, thank you!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

John W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Holiday in Montgivray, The Berry
An amazing property that had a wonderful structure and was just waiting for someone to come along and give it a "make-over". The renovation has been hugely successful and the house is now absolutely beautiful, with real character. It is totally ideal either for a large family or two smaller ones. The bedroom layout is excellent, with bedrooms at each side of the living room, each side with their own showering and bathroom facilities. These were rated by our party to be amongst the best showers we have ever experienced in numerous holiday houses. The pool is really lovely, being heated to a comfortable temperature and the secure garden fabulous for children to run, hide and play games. The location is some way from the hustle bustle of the main Loire region but we found plenty of interesting and beautiful sites (including chateaus) to visit. There were small towns to explore, with excellent restaurants. La Chatre is only 10 minutes by car and has excellent supermarkets, a delightful town square and some decent pavement cafes. Vincent (the Owner) was very responsive to the few small queries that we had and we were met on arrival by the very friendly and helpful housekeeper (Jonelle). Very highly recommended - Thank You, we had a wonderful holiday!
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

linda h.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful, well equipped house. So much better than the photos!
Lovely house set in a quiet village. Very relaxing. Helpful managers. Joëlle made sure we had everything we needed and was very friendly. Everything was perfect. The house had all sorts of extras - indoor and outdoor games, TV and music system and the kitchen was equipped with everything you could need. Really nice pool, good size and steps to get in easily. Only didn’t give 5 stars throughout because no shops in village but there are great shady riverside walks and only 7 minutes drive to good supermarket in next town. Thank you for a fantastic holiday.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Bert-Jan L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mooi, maar.....
We hebben een heerlijke vakantie achter de rug. Een mooi huis, goed geoutilleerd en schoon, vooral de slaapkamers en daarbij behorende badkamers. De ontvangst was, ondanks onze te vroege aankomst, erg vriendelijk. Dank, Gloria. Helaas sprak Gloria geen Engels en is mijn Frans tamelijk roestig maar we kwamen er uiteindelijk wel uit. Het is een heel oud huis en dat heeft zeker z'n charme maar wat ons op- en tegenviel waren de muizen. Elke dag minmaal één maar soms meerdere tegelijk en dan ook nog wandelend over het aanrecht. Dit probleem los je natuurlijk niet zo maar op maar verdient wel enige aandacht. Verder hadden we de pech dat de pomp van het zwembad niet goed functioneerde waardoor er groene aanslag in het zwembad ontstond. Het zou de dag van ons vertrek gerepareerd worden dus we nemen aan dat het probleem is opgelost. Het heeft de pret niet gedrukt maar toch... Wat ons overigens wel verbaasde was de score in andere reviews nl. 10/10. Dat is simpelweg niet reëel. Het is echt een heel mooi huis en we kunnen het zeker aanraden maar er valt ook wel wat op aan te merken. Kortom, mooi en fijn huis maar......
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cora O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxen in erg mooi en comfortabel huis
Fantastische week met vrienden in erg comfortabel huis. Mooie tuin. Van binnen gezellig , goede bedden! 4 badkamers. Van alles is aanwezig om er een fijne week met elkaar te hebben. Verwarmd zwembad is top, genoeg tuinmeubilair, incl. Badhanddoeken. We hebben genoten. Omgeving leuk wat te wandelen en te fietsen maar verder is er niet veel te beleven.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Audrey G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Super séjour aux Pierres d’Aurore
Magnifique maison, très bien équipée avec tout le confort pour nos 2 familles. Nous avons passé un superbe séjour et nous en garderons un excellent souvenir! Merci à Vincent et Pelagie pour l’accueil. Nous recommandons definitivement cette location, à 200%!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jean-Claude B., Thise

Liked: Cleanliness
Gîte totalement adapté à un groupe de 12 personnes
Nous avons passé une semaine tout à fait agréable dans cette très belle propriété qui se démarque par son cachet particulier, son espace, son confort, sa décoration et sa très belle piscine. Location à recommander en toutes saisons. Merci encore pour l’accueil.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lucie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Une semaine reposante entre amis !
Nous étions un grand groupe d’amis (12 personnes) avec 2 bébés à séjourner dans cette charmante maison ancienne. Le cadre est très reposant. La maison est très spacieuse avec des grandes pièces pour profiter tous ensemble (grand salon / cuisine avec une très grande table à manger / extérieur) ainsi que de superbes chambres permettant à chacun d’avoir un peu d’intimité. Les 4 salles de bains sont appréciables pour un grand groupe. L’espèce extérieur est très agréable et parfaitement aménagé pour profiter du beau temps entre amis. La piscine chauffée est un grand plus. L’espace BBQ avec une grande table à manger nous a permis de profiter des dernières soirées d’été en terrasse. Par ailleurs, la maison présente une salle de jeu au sous sol. La communication avec le propriétaire et la personne s’occupant de la maison sur place était parfaite. Nous avons passé une excellente semaine et recommandons vivement cette maison ! Encore merci !
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mickael C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Superbe maison.
Malgré 12 personnes au total on ne se marche pas dessus tellement la maison est grande, la piscine est très bien entretenue, je recommande cette maison. Avec le soleil, le séjour était parfait.

10/10 Excellent

Johan J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Super vakantiehuis !
Zeer mooi, net, kindvriendelijk,...
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019