The charming 200-year-old stone mill house
Location: St Maure De Touraine, Centre-Loire Valley, France, Europe (25 km south of Tours in the heart of Chateau Country)
Accommodations: Rental includes Two Houses, 4 Bedrooms, 2 Baths (Sleeps 8)
Country living on a grand scale awaits you at Moulin de Malicorne, where you will enjoy the total privacy of our beautifully furnished mill house w/ full kitchen and fireplace plus a swimming pool, picturesque fishing lake and numerous streams and waterfalls on 6.5 landscaped acres in the scenic Vallee de Courtineau. The accommodations are ideal for families with children and grandparents or friends.
Unlike many other French accommodations, you won't have to share this idyllic property with anyone else. Whether you’re a party of two or eight, the entire estate is yours during your stay. Although you’ll undoubtedly spend many of your days visiting the world-famous nearby chateaux, wineries and charming outdoor markets, we hope you will also have time to fully explore and enjoy this exquisite and unique property. Take the arched footbridge to our island and picnic under the willows. Or grab a fishing pole and row through the lily pads to the center of the lake, trailing bread crumbs for the geese who will quickly fall in line behind you. And everywhere you stroll you’ll discover waterfalls and flower-filled meadows. Even the woods hold special surprises – hidden World War II bunkers and rock quarries towering over lush carpets of fern. Centuries-old wine caves on our property are beautiful and intriguing. And, depending on the season, our orchard supplies fresh apples, pears, quince and hazelnuts.
Swimming under the stars and surrounded by nature is a special treat at Moulin de Malicorne. Entertaining the troops is easy here. You can barbeque on the back terrace, just steps away from the kitchen and pool and take full advantage of all our outdoor furnishings.. There are four bikes on the premises for your use and others can be rented in our quaint village. Dusk is a beautiful time for bicycling down our tree-lined valley roads past fields of sunflowers and centuries-old troglodyte dwellings where Joan of Arc rested. Our gated, private property traverses Ste. Maure de Touraine, world famous for its goat cheese and 4th century tombs, and St. Epain, a quiet village with a 12th century church and 15th century homes. Both villages are close enough to bike to from the Moulin and minutes away by car. Famous chateaux and wineries can be found by going a short distance in literally every direction.
Moulin de Malicorne offers French country living at its best, and we’re happy to be able to share it with you. Please visit our website (click below) for full descriptions and numerous pictures of the property and accommodations.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking
- Wood Fireplace
- Beds
- Queen Bed (2) : Can make a third queen bed by pushing two singles together in one of the bedrooms.
- Twin/Single Bed (4)
- Crib: Fold-up baby bed
- Entertainment
- CD Player
- Private Pool: 13 x 7 meters; 2 meters deep
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- View/Location
- Lakefront: 1-acre lake and island are on the property, 50 yards from the main house.
- Communications
- Telephone (2)
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- Outdoor - Swimming pool, lake with accessible island, rowboat, bikes, lounge chairs, BBQs and picnic tables, landscaped gardens w/ statuary, woods and wine caves, automatic gate to property and onsite alarm system, Indoor - Luxury linens, antique furnishings, fully equipped kitchen, new dishwasher, washer and dryer, rustic beamed ceilings in dining and living rooms, books and games, original mill wheel room converted to a bar, elegant dishes, reading lamps, candles and ambiance! Cooking utensils, lines, and towels provided
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly: Dogs are allowed if they won't chase the geese.
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Tennis
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Boating
- Swimming
- Biking
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Antiquing
- Museums
- Horseback Riding
- Other Activities
- Visiting outdoor markets, wineries and Chateaux (including Chenonceau, Chambord, Azay le Rideau, Amboise, Chinon, Villandry, etc, ), Water/Amusement Parks, and cooking lessons (upon request and advance arrangement with our caretaker)
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
$950-$2600/week, depending on the season.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Owner's Profile
Year Purchased: 2001
Property Photos
- The charming 200-year-old stone mill house - Sainte Maure De Touraine, Centre-Loire Valley, France Vacation Accommodation
- The large living room features wood-beamed ceiling and a grand fireplace - Sainte Maure De Touraine, Centre-Loire Valley, France Vacation Accommodation
- Relax by the pool day or night -- an ideal place to dine surrounded by nature - Sainte Maure De Touraine, Centre-Loire Valley, France Vacation Accommodation
- Boathouse and water lilies with stone bridge leading to island in background
Vacation Rentals by Owner Listing #45388
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