Delightful 19th Century Loire Valley gite (house) to rent in the village of Barrou in the department of Indre-et -Loire, France. The village’s location halfway between the cities of Tours and Poitiers makes it an ideal base to explore the Loire Valley, its many chateaux and pretty villages as well as the department of Vienne where you can visit the theme park of Futuroscope.
There are many gites and self catering properties to rent for your French holidays, but this Loire Valley gite, all you see - is a complete family home, giving you spacious accommodation and with its history, originally it was a mill for producing walnut oil, beamed ceilings and tiled floors retains its French charm. It is private and self-contained in its own courtyard. Accommodation consists of a large lounge, kitchen/diner, two double bedrooms, the master with en-suite. There is a second toilet and shower-room. The spacious lounge in this Loire Valley holiday home has two sofas and provides a relaxing room to watch TV (UK & French) or dvd's , listen to music, or to take some light relief from the hot summer sun. In the cooler months there is a wood burning stove for your comfort.There is a good supply of books and DVDs available as well as an excellent selection of board games and music CDs for your use. The kitchen/diner is well equipped with fridge/freezer, 4 ring hob, oven and microwave to allow you to serve up some of the local fare should you wish to eat in after a busy day touring the delights of the Loire Valley. The table comfortably seats six.The large,(5mtr x 4mtr) light and airy master bedroom has a king-size bed and plenty of hanging and drawer space. There is an en-suite bathroom with shower over bath plus a separate w.c.. A hairdryer is provided. The room also has its own access to the courtyard below.The second bedroom with its beamed ceiling and tiled floor is also well proportioned with a double bed. An additional single folding bed can be used if required. Drawer and hanging space is provided.The gite has a large enclosed courtyard which is ideal for soaking up the Loire Valley sunshine and for alfresco dining.
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