Location: Bourgueil, Centre-Loire Valley, France, Europe
Accommodations: Apartment, 2 Bedrooms + No additional sleeping rooms avail, 2 Baths (Sleeps 4)
Keywords: Apartment
Highlights:
• Conveniently located in the heart of the Loire Valley in Bourgueil at the Château des Sablons
• Two spacious bedrooms one with king-sized bed and the other with two twin-sized beds
• Delightfully-terraced swimming pool
• Perfectly situated for sight-seeing and many outdoor activities
Overview:
Château des Sablons is a beautiful 18th century château with a white stone façade. It is ideally situated on the edge of the medieval market town Bourgueil which is amidst some the greatest castles in the heart of the Loire Valley.
The Garden Suite is a charming two-bedroom suite located on the ground floor of the Château des Sablons' coach house. It accommodates two to four guests, and allows for the perfect vacation no matter your pleasures. Activities abound in the area. Visit other châteaus, tour museums, and taste the area's fine wines and cuisine.
Enjoy numerous outdoor activities that include: water sports on the lakes and rivers (swimming, windsurfing, waterskiing, canoeing, and sailing), hunting, fishing, golf, and walking or cycling in the beautiful countryside and forests.
Guests in the Garden Suite are able to enjoy the swimming pool and grounds of the château. The grounds are designed to provide an enclave of peace and quiet and guests are encouraged to use the various tables and chairs in the park seating areas for coffee, drinks and meals. The château makes a great place to relax after a day of sightseeing or even in place of a day of sightseeing.
Details:
• Located on the ground floor of the Château des Sablons' coach house
• Beautiful, authentic furnishings
• Comfortable living/dining room
• Large kitchen with four-burner stove top refrigerator, oven, microwave, and dishwasher
• A bathroom with bath/shower and separate toilet
• Large private space in front of the suite with outdoor table and chairs
Services include: • Linens • Towels available for 10 Euros per person per week • Iron and Ironing board • Parking available • Wi-Fi Internet Access • TV with an Apple TV on demand entertainment system that includes access to an extensive library of over 500 English language movies and TV shows, and access to international news podcasts.
Sightseeing:
You can choose to visit the area by foot, bicycle, train, or auto.
By Foot:
The Château des Sablons is only a 15 minute stroll from the center of Bourgueil. The town is well endowed with shops, including three butcher shops, five bakeries, three café-bars, five restaurants, a wonderful patisserie and a good newsagent’s shop for newspapers, etc. In addition there are two supermarkets, one in town that stays open Sunday morning and one just on the outskirts, the huge HyperU Supermarket.
The town is prosperous and enjoyable, and a center of wine production. The A.O.C. of Bourgueil is present on every wine list of any size in France and visiting the neighboring wineries (you’ll pass vines on the way into town) is one of our guest’s favorite activities.
By Bicycle:
The Loire Valley in the part of France which is the most bicycle-friendly. A separate bike path has just been constructed between the center of Bourgueil and the Loire. This kind of construction is becoming more common in the area. (A several hundred kilometer bike path runs along the south bank levee of the Loire.)
There are plenty of guides for visiting the region by bicycle, but the immediate area has three bike circuits of about 40 km that provides visitors with a unique visit to the area. One focuses on the vineyards and wine-producing areas, another on the old ports on the Loire, and another takes you up into the hills and along the Chaungeon to see the mills, etc.
You can also combine bicycle tours with the train to extend your range. Almost all local trains from the Port Boulet station 3.5 km from the château carry bicycles. This allows you to ride to Saumur on the bike and then take the train home, for instance.
By Auto:
The Château has a very convenient location, being only 3.5 km from an exit from the A85 motorway. This allows you immediate access to the motorway and speeds you to some of the further distance châteaus such as Amboise (less than an hour), Chenonceau (45 minutes), Langeais (15 minutes), Villandry (20 minutes), Chinon (15 minutes), Saumur (25 minutes), Montosreau (15 minutes), Angers, Azay le Rideau….
For additional info, photos, and testimonials search HISTORIC RENTALS GARDEN SUITE in Google's search engine!
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer : Shared with others.
- Dryer : Shared with others.
- Linens Provided : Please note that there is a charge of 10 Euros per person per week for towel service.
- Beds
- King Bed
- Twin/Single Bed (2)
- Entertainment
- TV (No Cable/Satellite)
- Video Library : Apple TV on demand entertainment system that includes access to an extensive library of over 500 English language movies and TV shows, and access to international news podcasts.
- Shared Pool
- Suitability
- Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations)
- Activities
- Golf
- Shopping
- Boating
- Swimming
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Antiquing
- Horseback Riding
- Hiking
- Restaurants
- Museums
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Jun 23-Jul 13 & Aug 25-Sep 14: $925/4 nights..$1250/week .. $145/additional night
Jul 14-Aug 24: $1145/4 nights .. $1625/week .. $225/additional night
Sep 15-Oct 31: $800/4 nights .. $1125/week .. $145/additional night
Nov 01-Dec 18: $575/4 nights .. $825/week .. $115/additional night
Dec 19-Jan 08: $685/4 nights .. $995/week .. $145/additional night
Jan 09-Mar 05: $460/4 nights .. $685/week .. $115/additional night
Mar 06-Jun 01: $525/4 nights .. $775/week .. $115/additional night
Jun 02-Jun 22: $685/4 nights .. $995/week .. $145/additional night
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Property Photos
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- Beautiful view of garden and tulips. - Centre-Loire Valley, France Vacation Apartment
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- View of the Garden Suite kitchen. - Centre-Loire Valley, France Vacation Apartment
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- View of the pool area. - Centre-Loire Valley, France Vacation Apartment
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- Charming sitting area.
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- Cozy dining area by window.
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- Master bedroom with king-sized bed.
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- Charming second bedroom with two twin beds.
Traveler Reviews (5)
We had a wonderful time staying at the chateau!
Guest: Vicky and Dan
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Date of Stay: 09/22/11
Review Submitted: 09/22/11
We had a wonderful time at the Chateau and are already thinking about a return trip. The cycling was fabulous, so little traffic, and the vineyard and river views were beautiful. The bicycle shop owner was really nice and very easy to work with. We will forward some of our pictures to you. We were able to do a very quick trip into the Tuesday market before we had to check out, and we were duly impressed. Next visit, we will try again to arrive on a Monday so we can over indulge ourselves in the market offerings. Vicky and Dan, Queensbury, NY USA
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It was a wonderful stay at the Château des Sablons
Guest: Geraldine B.
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Date of Stay: 07/23/10
Review Submitted: 07/23/10
We would like to thank Historic Rentals for a wonderful stay at the Château des Sablons. Our family of four, including an 18 year old and a 12 yr old, just loved the Garden Suite which was very spacious. The town of Bourgueil was very pretty, and the Tuesday market is a must for anyone visiting the area. We traveled from Australia, and we would certainly love to come back. Just magic! Geraldine B.
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Verdaderamente impresionante!
Guest: Jose Francisco Sáez Cuerno
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Date of Stay: 06/19/10
Review Submitted: 07/06/10
Verdaderamente impresionante. El marco incomparable. La casa grande, cómoda. Tranquilidad absoluta. El jardín enorme inspirando paz y tranquilidad. Los propietarios (George y Jean Pierre) encantadores. Un lugar maravilloso para establecer el centro de vacaciones si quieres ver toda la zona del Loira. Jose C. Santander, Spain
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My sister and I had a marvellous time!
Guest: Betsy
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Date of Stay: 05/18/10
Review Submitted: 05/18/10
My sister and I had a marvellous time, and enjoyed staying at the Chateau des Sablons even more than we had anticipated. The Garden Suite was beautiful and spacious, with a well-appointed modern kitchen that we felt very comfortable using. And of course, the location was perfect for taking short jaunts out to so many fascinating places: chateaus and charming little towns, great restaurants, etc. Thanks so much for your hospitality! Betsy Vienna, VA
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garden suite chateau de sablons bourgueil france
Guest: pacosa
(santander (spain))
Date of Stay: 06/19/10
Review Submitted: 06/29/10
verdaderamente impresionante.El marco incomparable. La casa grande, cómoda . Tranquilidad absoluta. El jardín enorme inspirando paz y tranquilidad. Los propietarios ( George y Jean Pierre ) encantadores. Un lugar maravilloso para establecer el centro de vacaciones si quieres ver toda la zona del Loira.
Recommended for:Families with teenagers.
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