Charming Character Cottage, Superb Location, Heated Pool and Services And More!

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A rustic stone building with ivy-covered walls, multiple windows with shutters, and a gravel driveway.
A stone building with a traditional design, surrounded by a well-maintained garden with various shrubs and a clear pathway.
A patio with a round wooden table and chairs, a green umbrella, and a white building with shutters and a door.
A living room with a grey sofa, a wooden coffee table, a TV, and a staircase.
A poolside area with wicker furniture and umbrellas, surrounded by greenery and a small shed.

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8.0 out of 10
Very good
Nestled in the village, this 2-bedroom cottage accommodates 5 guests and features 2 bathrooms. It includes 1 outdoor pool and 10 bicycles for exploration. Families can enjoy nearby game walks, swimming, and fishing, while golf enthusiasts will find excellent options nearby. Visit the Château de Chaumont and the International Garden Festival of Chaumont-sur-Loire.
Sleeps 52 bedrooms3 beds

Popular amenities

  • Heated pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Explore the area

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Monteaux, Centre
  • Place, Château de Chaumont
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, International Garden Festival of Chaumont-sur-Loire
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Château d'Amboise
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tours (TUF-Tours - Loire Valley)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Charming Character Cottage, Superb Location, Heated Pool and Services And More!

'Les Hortensias' is in the heart of the Loire Valley, between Blois and Tours, just 2 miles from the River Loire. Most of the major Royal Castles are located within a 20-30 minute drive of the property and the International Garden Festival at Chaumont-sur-Loire is just 10 minutes away, cycling distance!
'Les Hortensias' is located on the outskirts of the village of Monteaux, just a 10 minute walk or a two minute bike ride from the village centre with its traditional bar/café, boulangerie, general store, butcher's, post office and hairdressers: ideally positioned for tranquility and practicality.
To the front of the property there is ample parking for up to two cars and an outdoor area reserved for the property.
The cottage comprises: a good-sized lounge-diner, a fully equipped kitchen a downstairs cloakroom and access to the rear of the property to the main and pool.
Upstairs there are two bedrooms, one with a double bed, the other with two full size single beds, a bathroom with a vanity unit, a shower room with a vanity unit and a separate toilet between the two.
To the front of the property there is a private area for outdoor eating with a wooden table and chairs, large parasol and bar-b-que. New for 2015! Direct access to the large main garden with the heated swimming pool (10m x 5m), open from mid-May until the end of September. There are various outdoor games to entertain all age groups - badminton, boules/pétanque ground, croquet, table tennis... Bicycles for children and adults are lent free of charge.
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
no smoking inside the property and no glasses and bottles by the pool please

Important information

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Property # 450879vb
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Monteaux

Located in Monteaux, this cottage is near a water park. Notable landmarks in the area include Chateaux de la Loire and Château de Chenonceau. Travelling with kids? Consider International Garden Festival of Chaumont-sur-Loire and La Reserve de Beaumarchais. Kayaking and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and horse riding nearby.
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Monteaux, Centre

What's nearby

  • Château de Chaumont - 16 min drive - 13.0 km
  • International Garden Festival of Chaumont-sur-Loire - 17 min drive - 13.3 km
  • Château d'Amboise - 21 min drive - 19.8 km
  • Mini-Châteaux Park - 23 min drive - 22.9 km
  • Clos Lucé Castle - 23 min drive - 20.5 km

Getting around

  • Veuves Monteaux Station - 4 min drive
  • Tours (TUF-Tours - Loire Valley) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Le Comptoir Méditerranéen - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Domaine des Thômeaux - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Estaminet - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Restaurant/Gites Les Closeaux - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪La Parenthèse - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Charming Character Cottage, Superb Location, Heated Pool and Services And More! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

How much does it cost to stay at Charming Character Cottage, Superb Location, Heated Pool and Services And More!?

As of 25 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Charming Character Cottage, Superb Location, Heated Pool and Services And More! on 10 Apr 2027 start from £898, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Charming Character Cottage, Superb Location, Heated Pool and Services And More! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Charming Character Cottage, Superb Location, Heated Pool and Services And More!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Charming Character Cottage, Superb Location, Heated Pool and Services And More!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Character Cottage, Superb Location, Heated Pool and Services And More!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming Character Cottage, Superb Location, Heated Pool and Services And More! located?

Located in Monteaux, this family-friendly cottage is steps from Chateaux de la Loire and within 9 mi (15 km) of International Garden Festival of Chaumont-sur-Loire and La Reserve de Beaumarchais. Ballastière de la Scierie and Loisirs Loire Valley are also within 9 miles (15 km). Veuves Monteaux Station is 30 minutes by foot.

About the host

Hosted by Phil Bignet

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Phil and Sandrine Bignet bought the property from their former English owners in November 2021. Phil and Sandrine are totally bilingual and both work in communications, with advanced interpersonal skills. They are very much involved in tourism and will be happy to offer advice on how to make the best use of your stay in the area, should you require it. Phil is a freelance conference interpreter and Sandrine is a Marketing executive with IBM.
We have two children, Marion and Antoine, 28 and 24 years old. Marion works in Paris as a consultant in digital transformation, and Antoine is in his last year of chemical engineering. We also have a very friendly cat named Zephyre and acouple of hens which kids love to pat, and love to eat their eggs.

Why they chose this property

Phil and Sandrine spent 9 months travelling between the Loire Valley, Bourgogne and Charente, before choosing Monteaux last year. Why? Because of its central location, excellent road and rail links. There's a main railway station just a few minutes up the road from where you can take a train to Paris (2 hours) and the main Paris-Bordeaux motorway is just 20 minutes away.
The property offers the best of both worlds: calm and relaxation in the beautiful one acre grounds and the accessability to towns and attractions (Amboise, Tours and Blois).
Amboise, just a 15 minute drive away, has a fantastic Sunday morning market where you can find virtually anything from food (wonderful local fruits and vegetables), plants, clothes, hardware to furniture - and lots more. The castle and the Clos Lucé (Leonardo de Vinci's last home) are centrally located and there's a wonderful choice of cafés, bistros, restaurants in the town centre. In July and August, enjoy the wonderful sound and light (son et lumière) shows in the grounds of the castle.
Amboise also boasts the largest freshwater aquarium in Europe and on the Loire you can rent canoes and kayaks. The current takes you effortlessly downstream and is an experience you'll never forget. You'll soon realise why the Loire Valley is a UNESCO World Heritage site.

What makes this property unique

Location, location, location, relaxtion and lots of extras (services and facilities) thrown in!

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