Historic Town Centre One Bedroom Apartment
- Apartment646 sq. ft.
- Sleeps: 3
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Min Stay: 3 nights
Apartment, 1 Bedroom + Convertible bed(s), 1 Bath, (Sleeps 2 adults + 1 child)
Bedrooms
Owner
Byron and Kelly Harker
- Languages:
- english, french
About Byron and Kelly Harker
Hello, we are Byron and Kelly Harker from Vancouver on the West Coast of Canada. We have had the opportunity to travel widely over the years, and have always enjoyed returning to France. In 2003 we decided to sell our home in Vancouver and move to France. We discovered the delightful town of La Charité-sur-Loire in Burgundy and immediately fell in love with the town and the area. In 2004 we opened the first of our vacation rentals and currently have five such rentals in the centre of this medieval town. We enjoy the many festivals in town and the area throughout the year. We are close enough to Paris to 'pop up' for the day. We enjoy sharing our love of the area with our guests from all over the world.
Byron and Kelly Harker purchased this Apartment in 2003
What makes this Apartment unique
La Charité-sur-Loire is south of the rain and north of the heat and as a result has very enjoyable weather. Our vacation rentals are in the centre of town and you are able to walk out your front door and enjoy the many bakeries, cafes, restaurants and boutiques. The Loire River is two blocks away and it has lovely beaches and walking paths along the riverbank. There is canoeing and kayaking on the river. We are close the wine areas of Sancerre and Pouilly-sur-Loire where you can meet the wine makers and enjoy tasting their wonderful wines. The castles of the Loire Valley are a two hour drive from us and make an enjoyable day trip. La Charité-sur-Loire is becoming an art, book and music cultural centre and as such there are many festivals throughout the year.
Amenities
Featured
- Internet
- TV
- Satellite or cable
- Children Welcome
- Parking
- No Smoking
- Heater
Bathrooms
- Bathrooms: 1
Safety features
- Fire extinguisher
- Exterior lighting
- Smoke detector
Location Type
- DowntownCentre of the old town, steps away from wonderful bakeries, cafes, restaurants and boutiques.
- TownCentre of the old town, steps away from wonderful bakeries, cafes, restaurants and boutiques.
- VillageCentre of the old town, steps away from wonderful bakeries, cafes, restaurants and boutiques.
General
- HeatingElectric heat.
- Linens ProvidedAll bed linens and towels are changed weekly for rentals of one week or more. Heated towel rack in bathroom.
- Washing Machine
- ParkingThere is parking in front of the vacation rental for public use. There is also unlimited free parking two minutes away by foot.
- Internet
- Towels ProvidedAll towels are provided and changed weekly for stays of one week or longer.
- Wireless Internet
- Iron & Board
- Hair Dryer
- Basic Soaps
- Toilet Paper
- Living RoomSofa bed that seats two people and two comfortable arm chairs.
Kitchen
- Dishwasher
- Refrigerator
- Stove
- Oven
- Microwave
- Coffee Maker
- Toaster
- Pantry ItemsSalt and pepper
- Dishes & Utensils
- Kitchen
- Kettle
Dining
- Dining Area
- DiningA child's highchair is provided on a first come first serve basis.
Entertainment
- Television
- Satellite / CableCNN, BBC News, plus many other languages
- DVD PlayerA choice of movies.
- Books
- Games
Outside
- BalconyA table and four chairs are provided on the private patio.
- BicyclesWe have 4 bicycles with helmets available for 15 euro a day each, on a first come first serve basis.
Suitability
- wheelchair inaccessible
- Long-term Renters Welcome
Notes
- Centre of town, steps away from amenities such as wonderful bakeries, cafes, restaurants and boutiques. Parking nearby. There is a telephone booth in the town square a three minute walk away.
Policies
Cancellation Policy
100% refund if canceled at least 60 days before arrival date. 50% refund if canceled at least 30 days before arrival date.
Damage and incidentals
You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.
House Rules
Children allowed
No pets
No parties/events
No smoking
Max guests: 3 (sleeps up to 2 adults)
Minimum age of primary renter: 25
36 Reviews
La Charite is loaded with history and French charm.
The property and the city were authentically French. we had trouble finding restaurants and ended up often buying semi-prepared meals from the grocery and eating in. Byron's walking tour of the town was very interesting and gave us a better appreciation for the local history. Over all, a memorable experience.
We are happy you enjoyed your stay in La Charité-sur-Loire and Byron's walking tour. In France in the small towns and villages restaurants are typically closed Sunday evenings, all day Monday and sometimes on public holidays. We are always available to give restaurant recommendations or opening times. We hope to see you here again.
Excellent location, very comfortable and owners could not have been more helpful.
Well located in historic centre of this lovely town. Very comfortable and with parking outside on the street. Easy to walk into the town and to reach the river Loire where there are long walks along the banks. Also easy to access the motorway to reach other towns and attractions.
We are happy you enjoyed your stay in our Meneau Suite. It was a pleasure to meet both of you. We hope to see you here again soon!
perfect accommodation in a perfect old French town
The accommodation, facilities and location were first class. A lot of money has been well spent on refurbishing this fabulously old house.
The guided tour by Byron was outstanding. He has some great in-depth knowledge of his town.
Will definitely stay here if we ever return (maybe in 2-3 years).
We are happy you enjoyed your stay in our Meneau Suite. It was a pleasure to meet both of you. We hope to see you here again soon!
Wonderful stay!! Kelly and Byron are fantastic hosts!
The Meneau suite has everything! It's a home away from home and very comfortable. Byron and Kelly go out of their way to ensure that your stay is perfect. They are gracious and thoughtful. I would recommend to anyone to spend some time in La Charite Sur Loire.
We are delighted you enjoyed your stay in our Meneau Suite. We hope to see you both here again soon!
Wow! A perfect place to see a lovely part of France
We could not have been more thrilled with the amazing restored apartment that we stayed at in Charite-Sur-Loire, a really lovely and special place in France. Our entranceway was a turret!!! How cool is that! And, despite the age of the building, it has been lovingly restored, so it has all the amenities of a modern home--dishwasher, washing machine, heated towel racks, etc. in a building that has been around for centuries and has kept its character. Kelly and Byron are fabulous hosts, willing to answer any questions and may even give a tour of the town. And, they speak English, being Canadians, which is helpful. We highly recommend this!
We are delighted you enjoyed your stay in our Meneau Suite. It was a pleasure to meet both of you. We hope to see you here again soon!
Map
Wine tasting, châteaux (castles), we have four bicycles for rent for our guests for 15€ per day each including helmets.