Exceptional location L'Hôtel des Gouverneurs

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6120 sq m

Check out the area

Chinon, Centre

Royal Fortress of Chinon4 min walk
Forteresse Royale de Chinon9 min walk
Domaine Couly-Dutheil9 min walk
Nantes (NTE-Nantes - Atlantique)117 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

Garden

About this property

The façade opens with a round-arched doorway leading to the private courtyard. Under the gallery, a double staircase with wrought-iron banister leads to the second floor, linking the corresponding floors to the living wings. For 2 nights or more, we offer you the chance to indulge in the dream of living in this exceptional residence, fully restored and furnished to the highest standards. Admire the period furniture and paintings, the fireplace, parquet flooring and beams.

The 120m2 apartment enjoys a splendid setting, with views over the 2 inner courtyards and a medieval street. It can accommodate up to 6 people.

Come and discover this superb 4-star apartment in the heart of Chinon!

As you enter, you'll find 3 bedrooms (2 with double beds and 1 with 2 single beds), 2 bright bathrooms with bathtub and walk-in shower (1 of which is 15 square meters), a fully-equipped kitchen (oven, microwave, Nespresso coffee maker, crockery) and a magnificent, bright living room with Tuffeau stone fireplace. For movie buffs, a beautiful flat-screen TV and Bluetooth speaker also await you.

You can get your day off to a good start with Nespresso or filter coffee, tea and herbal teas available for your convenience.

You'll feel right at home with all the linen you need, such as sheets, comforter covers, towels and bath mats. Access to all rooms in the accommodation.

I am available if needed.

The mansion is located in a quiet, historic street where only local residents drive, but where you'll find numerous wine bars and tasty restaurants.

A bakery, parking lot and carrefour market are just a few steps from the hotel, and you're close to the Vienne river (150 m), where you can enjoy canoeing and boat trips.

In the heart of the Loire château :

150 meters from the fabulous Château de Chinon, 16 kms from the Royal Abbey of Fontevraud, Château d'Ussé, 20 kms from Azay le Rideau, Château de Villandry, the historic town of Richelieu. A little further away, at 45 kms, you can visit Chenonceaux and Amboise and their famous châteaux. 10 kms away, visit the village of Candes St Martin, one of France's most beautiful villages. Visit the many Chinon, AOC, Saumur Champigny and Vouvray wine cellars and vineyards. Taste Touraine specialties such as rillettes, andouillette au Vouvray, poire tapée and the famous Touraine goat's cheese.

- No parties
- No smoking
- Please leave the accommodation in a clean condition

- Translation of this listing to English was done automatically. You can check the original content in French.

Property manager

Frederic Caliari

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Living/dining area

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

Property Registration Number Pas de numéro.

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation

About the area

Chinon

Located in Chinon, this apartment is in the city centre. Royal Fortress of Chinon and Forteresse Royale de Chinon are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Maison de la Riviere and Saint-Benoit Aventure.

Chinon, Centre

What's nearby

Royal Fortress of Chinon - 4 min walk
Maison de la Riviere - 6 min walk
Forteresse Royale de Chinon - 9 min walk
Domaine Couly-Dutheil - 9 min walk
Chateau de la Grille - 6 min drive

Getting around

Chinon Station - 15 min walk
Tours (TUF-Tours - Loire Valley) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

Le Bistrot du Marché - 7 min walk
Café des Arts - 2 min walk
Pizzéria Restaurant Jeanne de France - 3 min walk
Les Années 30 - 2 min walk
Café de la Paix - 3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Exceptional location L'Hôtel des Gouverneurs pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Exceptional location L'Hôtel des Gouverneurs?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Exceptional location L'Hôtel des Gouverneurs?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Exceptional location L'Hôtel des Gouverneurs located?

Located in Old Town, this apartment building is steps away from Loire-Anjou-Touraine Regional Natural Park and Royal Fortress of Chinon. Le Clos de l'Echo and Maison de la Riviere are also within 10 minutes. Chinon Station is 15 minutes by foot.

8.0

Very good

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7.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

6.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

6/10 Okay

John W.

20 Mar 2024

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Communication

Could be so much better

Chinon is a lovely small town and the apartment is in a prime location, close to the town centre and many restaurants. The apartment is of historical significance and has been tastefully refurbished, adding modern conveniences while retaining the exposed wooden beams and with generous sized rooms. So why does it not get a 5 star rating? Firstly, it suffers from a major lack of attention to detail, much of which has been mentioned in other reviews. The raindrop showers spray horizontally rather than vertically (thanks to an earlier review we knew to rub the shower head to unblock the holes, but surely this should be a part of the cleaning regime). The bath towels are so thin you could be excused for thinking they are the same vintage as the house, curtains are thin and falling apart from the sunlight, one toilet had scum marks at the water line and spider webs behind the toilet. There are no block out curtains in the front bedroom and the central heating radiator does not work in that room. I could go on, but you get the idea. Secondly, communication was very confused. The host was listed as Frederic but his approach was to ignore the first couple of messages and then reply saying we should contact the owner (which would be good if we had contact details but they were not forthcoming even though we asked twice). Eventually Frederic blocked my number, a good approach from a host!! Someone from LouLoue did help to resolve some issues, but I did not learn where they fitted in.

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Jon A., Cleveland Hts., OH

17 Jun 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Old Town Chinon

The property was nice and well located. The place looked like it was designed to look very nice but some of the functionality was missing. For example, there was silverware, but it was just thrown in the drawer without an organizer. Lighting in the kitchen was dim and could have been better. The rain shower head in the master bathroom was blocked and when we turned it on, water went everywhere. It turns out that all you have to do is push in all the little bumps and it clears the problem. I understand why the problem exists due to all the minerals in the water but it should be part of the cleaning process to clear the head after each rental so that guests are not bothered by a real water mess in the bathroom. What the apartment was really missing was an instruction/recommendation manual that spells out most of the things a guest would have questions about (trash, recycling, restaurants, sights, etc.). The apartment is nice and I would recommend it. If some of the nuisance issue are addressed it would be really wonderful.

Stayed 9 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne B.

17 May 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Chinon Charm

My mother, my daughter and I could not have been more delighted by this apartment. With all the charm of its old world neighborhood and all the convenience of modern amenities, we hated to leave. The location is ideal: quiet street within a few minutes, beautiful stroll to restaurants and stores. We can’t wait to come back!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2022