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Domaine de La Retardière ****, 2 buildings, heated swimming pool

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Indoor pool, outdoor pool
Exterior
Exterior
Combined shower/bathtub, jetted bath, hair dryer, bidet
Interior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

18 bedrooms9 bathroomsSleeps 45900 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly

Explore the area

Map
Sepmes, Centre-Val De Loire
  • La Vallee de Courtineau
    14 min drive
  • Château Azay-Le-Rideau
    32 min drive
  • Château de Villandry
    35 min drive
  • Tours (TUF-Tours - Loire Valley)
    38 min drive

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Exterior

Idyllic setting in the heart of the castles of the Loire

Pool
Hot tub
Breakfast included
Parking available
5.0 out of 5, Exceptional, (5)
The price is NZ$332
for 1 night
includes taxes & fees
8 Dec - 9 Dec
Idyllic setting in the heart of the castles of the Loire

About the area

Sepmes

When you stay at this villa in Sepmes, you'll be 14 minutes by car from La Vallee de Courtineau. .This family-friendly villa is 27.1 mi (43.7 km) from Château de Chenonceau and 10.2 mi (16.4 km) from Descartes Monument.
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What's nearby

  • La Vallee de Courtineau - 14 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Château Azay-Le-Rideau - 32 min drive - 31.2 km
  • Parc des Expositions de Tours - 32 min drive - 44.5 km
  • Château de Villandry - 35 min drive - 54.3 km
  • Château de Chenonceau - 43 min drive - 43.7 km

Getting around

  • Sainte Maure Noyant Station - 9 min drive
  • Tours (TUF-Tours - Loire Valley) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪A café - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Café de la Mairie - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪La Croissanterie - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Pomme de Pain - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Aux Delices du Prieure - ‬12 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.

Domaine de La Retardière ****, 2 buildings, heated swimming pool

Domain classified 4 stars, with heated swimming pool (enclosed building and retractable roof), jacuzzi, sauna for 30 people, there are 9 rooms at basic prices and 6 additional rooms (with supplement) for a total of 15 rooms.
In total there are 36 beds in bedrooms plus 4 beds on sofa beds.
From June 2023 a dormitory for 15 additional people will be offered with a maximum capacity of 45 people.
A true former Tourangelle residence, your next vacation spot is ideally located in the heart of the Loire castles, between Loches and Chinon, 25 km from Chenonceaux, Azay-le-Rideau and Richelieu, 45 minutes from the Beauval zoo. Other chateaux of the Loire, as well as the Futuroscope, are less than an hour's drive away or a 2-hour getaway to Puy du Fou and very close to the Loire Valley.
Perfectly restored, the Domaine de la Retardière with its 280m2 Manor and its 490m2 Barn offers an exceptional environment for 30 people. They are equipped with all modern comforts, offering 15 bedrooms and 11 bathrooms. The area has fully equipped kitchens, several living rooms between 60m2 and 100m2, a spa with jacuzzi for 6 people and a sauna for 3 people in a relaxation room of 100m2 with 4.5m high ceilings. Two large terraces, one of which is 70m2, well furnished and welcoming, with barbecue and gas griddle. A large 11m x 5m swimming pool with a 220m2 pool house and terrace with 16 sun loungers, bordered by a large expanse of lawn with professional trampoline and pétanque court, guarantee an excellent holiday atmosphere. The cleaning is done and the exchange of all household linen, kitchen and bath towels is carried out upon arrival of the stay. These services are included in the rental price.
Heating is included in the rental price between November and March, outside this period, if heating is necessary it will be charged in addition at the price of 60euro per day.
A deposit check of 3000 euros will be requested upon arrival.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned 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. A Smart television and a DVD player are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. The bathroom with a shower/tub combination features a jetted bathtub and a bidet.
Take advantage of recreational opportunities offered, including an outdoor pool, an indoor pool, and a spa tub. This villa also features concierge services, an arcade/game room, and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Courault Duvault

Languages

English, French, Russian, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach sunloungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Heated pool
  • A hot tub
  • Sauna
  • Massages

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 18 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 9 bathrooms
  • Combined shower/bath
  • Jetted
  • Towels provided
  • Bidet
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Table football
  • Ping pong table
  • Games room
  • DVD player
  • Music library
  • Stereo
  • Games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total pets

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Limited housekeeping
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Fitness centre
  • Tennis on site
  • Hiking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Theme parks nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Ecotours nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 9688 sq ft (900 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
This property accepts cash
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 45
Note from host: Pour autres évènements contacter le propriétaire
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
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 recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Typical Lovely Mansion all Linnen Cleaning Included

Domaine de La Retardière ****, 2 buildings, heated swimming pool Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 59 out of 70 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 70 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 70 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 70 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 70 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Catherine M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing property!
The most amazing property with superb views, oodles to do for entertainment. The pool and spa facilities are amazing and all the sports equipment were well used by our family group. There was 38 of us, across three generations and we would visit again in a heart beat!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

L. Andrea D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay
Plenty of things to do. Good space well equipped. Perfect for my rage family groups.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

elizabeth t.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for our wedding
This is an amazingly beautiful period property with lots of original features, we chose this property because it was so beautiful, we held our wedding ceremony there and everything was perfect, the property was very clean and tidy and had everything we needed, we were a party of 45 people and it did not feel crowded. The pool was a welcome addition to the property also.You would need a car if staying her as not accessible by public transport, but we knew that before booking.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hilary B., Isle of Man

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable house with lots to entertain all ages.
We were a group of 22 adults 1 child.We had a fabulous time,so much space in the grange and Manoir,loads of things to do,in & around the house,the swimming pool with the retractable roof was an absolute triumph and kept all very happy.we were able to visit many of the lovely places within easy distance of the house.There is a railway station nearby which made travelling into Tours very easy,it also enabled us to pick up members of the party who arrived by train very easily.Futuroscope was within easy travelling time and some of the youngsters travelled there by car.David & Angelina( the owners) were very easy to contact,and always replied promptly to any queries we had.We would all recommend La Retardiere to anyone looking for a big,comfortable fun filled holiday destination.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Carol S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect family holidays
Very good for a large family holiday we had small grandchildren and they loved the pool. Lots of space for everyone would recommend and would definitely go again. Angelina and David could not have been more helpful
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

2/10 Terrible

Roy B.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Don’t hire this property, see list below ,contact me and will share pictures
Villa holiday Floor sticky , dirty , birds mess , tree residue ??? When cleaned last , no wardrobe in bedrooms to store clothes Swing outside dangerous Pool filthy green around top . Tables used before us and not wiped Broken windows in main hse bedroom with bath Broken window in main house very dangerous for everyone Broken window hot tub room opposite side of building Pool house glazing filthy Sofa broken in pool table building, ends fall off Windows don’t open in top main bedroom ? Blinds or windows faulty. Road edge needs a small wire fence along , as we were continuialy stopping our children wandering due to unsafe road edge. Upstairs bath toilet , disgusting needs a soak of bleach . Infestation of ants on tables n floor outside also main house kitchen work surfaces To many cushions missing from outside sofa Plug unsafe n hanging off in kitchen n upstairs main top bedroom Pool dirty on arrival and very dirty now Ants in main house kitchen Shower tray takes 6/7 hrs to drain Pool floor decking broken n sharp Umbrella by pool snapped and removed at our request by guardians as dangerous and pointy, no umbrella replacement given , now so hot over the pool area with no protection from sun for children Induction job only works on one area , several other pans tried from other building, still didn’t work Washing machine has decided to stop working halfway through cycles . 18 people need clothes cleaned at some point Son fixed the problem as impeller had become jammed The door frames in the barn building come apart , and my family have to put them back . There are spindles missing in the bannisters in barn , totally unsafe for children. Pool glass doors filthy Pool filled with water after 4 days , never cleaned or filled after , dirty water at bottom of pool throughout
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Keith W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family gathering in La Retardiere
An excellent return to France after missing out due to Covid The family is growing and we need a larger holiday home each year. La Retardiere accommodated 17 of us very easily. The location is rural but there are many attractions within short drives. Nothing to complain about The enclosed pool was the firm favourite We hope to return soon
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sebastiaan S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Top vakantie
Hele leuke week gehad met de familie
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jordan H., Paris

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay for big groups!
Angélina's house was amazing for our get together with a big group of friends. Communication and planning was very easy from the beginning and we got all the details for the weekend. The house is great - has everything you need and more! Would definitely recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anne G.

We really enjoyed our stay in this wonderful house. Perfect for two families to share.
The property was exactly as described. The concierge could not be more helpful, though speaking some French is an advantage in communicating with him. There was plenty of room for two families without getting on top of each other, and the pool was wonderful in the heat. The only thing that would have made things a little easier would be the provision for doing laundry. Our children are all mid teens to early twenties, but if staying with small children a washing machine would have been useful. All the bedrooms were very comfortable, and having so many bathrooms was great. The children enjoyed the table football and table tennis as well as the pool. Having large enough tables for all to sit round to eat was lovely, and led to some lovely evenings all together.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Peter W.

Charmingly rustic Mansion
Delightful and peaceful location well placed base for touring the Loire Valley. Great facilities provided with lovely pool, games and grounds for children and adults alike.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

taj w.

newbury
We loved the house and it fitted 12 of us very comfortably. A lovely spacious open plan ground floor and all enjoyed the table football and swimming pool. Although the road runs along the bottom of the property as the lawn is huge and it is not a busy road this was not a problem - we are used to living in the middle of nowhere, so it really would not trouble anyone. The caretakers living next door were charming and very helpful whenever we had any queries. We had wonderful barbeques on the stunning terrace in the evenings and enjoyed exploring the castle at nearby Loche. Would thoroughly recommend the property.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

Patricia H.

Traditional Touraine house
This property is extremely large on 3 floors. It is very rustic in appearance and has a certain charm. The rooms are very spacious and comfortable. We travelled with 4 grandchildren all under 4. The outdoor space was perfect for running around and playing games. The pool is fenced with a locked gate, although it is not heated but it is perfectly positioned for catching the summer sun. The house is situated off the D760 which can be busy but the garden is so big that this is not an issue. It is close to St Maure de Touraine with a weekly market on Friday and supermarkets. Places to visit are Lcohes - wednesday market, Tours, Chinon, Beauval zoo, la Haute Touche at Azay-le-Ferron, Amboise and more. All of which are within 60 minutes travelling time.
Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa P., France

Liked: Cleanliness
40 ans
Nous avons passé un week-end entre amis avec enfants de 2 à 12 ans. Tout le monde a su trouver des activités pour s’occuper malgré le temps pluvieux qui était de saison. Entre la piscine, le jacuzzi, le billard, le babyfoot, les fléchettes… tout était parfait pour que l’on passe un bon moment.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Etienne M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Superbe lieu pour séminaire
Très bon endroit pour mener un séminaire avec un beaucoup d'équipements.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

nicolas l.

Liked: Cleanliness
Super séjour
Très grande maison (manoir + grange + dortoir) avec le charme de l'ancien et le confort du moderne. Un lieu exceptionnel et très bien équipé (4 cuisines, plusieurs barbecues etc.). Le jardin est très grand, une piscine couverte avec spa et sauna. Balancoire, chaises hautes et lits bébés pour les plus petits. Un lieu idéal pour nous pour un week-end entre amis. Les propriétaires sont très serviables et l'accueil était parfait. Je recommande cette destination.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

gilles G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Top séjour !
Super lieu pour recevoir et passer du temps en famille ou avec des amis. Nous étions 27 et jamais nous nous sommes sentis à l'etroit. Les proprietaires sont très agréables. Nous avons eu la malchance d'avoir réservé un weekend alors qu'il pleuvait, mais grâce à tous les equipements sur place, nous avons pu profiter du debut à la fin sans jamais s'ennuyer ! Merci pour ce magnifique séjour.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lia R.

Ervaring
Het is een mooie zeer ruime locatie binnen en buiten. Met een heerlijk zwembad. De sleuteloverdracht bij het komen en controle bij het weggaan was gemoedelijk.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yannick B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Parfait pour un moment convivial en famille et amis
Les lieux étaient parfaitement adaptés à l’ambition du week-end familial et entre amis
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gaëlle B.

Liked: Cleanliness
WE d’anniversaire
Très bon WE parfaitement adapté pour petits et grands pour une belle réunion festive.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Karine G.

W-E entre amis
Très beau et grand gîte, bien équipé pour passer un très bon week-end entre amis. Propriétaire disponible et très à l’écoute des remarques. Nous vous recommandons ce gîte.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alain L., Switzerland

Liked: Cleanliness
Super célébration d’anniversaire
Réunion familiale très réussie dans un cadre formidable avec une piscine très agréable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Marie T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Domaine agréable
Domaine agréable pour un séjour entre ami. Le fait que chaque couple ait sa chambre est un vrai plus. La grande salle de la grange est très bien également. L'offre d'activités proposées sur place est un vrai plus. Les points à améliorer sont la description de l'annonce qui ne corresponds pas pour certains points à la réalité, comme la description des couchages, ou encore les photos aériennes qui ne sont plus à jour. La communication par les propriétaires peut également être améliorée afin d'éviter tout malentendu comme ce que nous avons vécu à notre arrivée sur le nombre de couchage.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Estelle R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Super WE
WE entres amis, très bon accueil, beaucoup d'activités disponibles (piscine, ping pong, fléchettes, billards, pétanque, molky...). On n'est pas sorti du domaine et on ne s'est pas ennuyé ! Nous reviendrons avec plaisir !
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jean-Michel A.

Liked: Cleanliness
vacances en avril
un domaine parfait pour une réunion de famille. Une grande salle à manger et cuisines pour tous se retrouver, chambres et commodités pour se reposer tranquillement. Des activités pour tous les goûts et pour tous les âges. Une région plaisante à découvrir.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023