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COUNTRY GITE WITH SWIMMING POOL ON RIVER BANK
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Reviews
9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 152152.8 sq ft
Popular amenities
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 15)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed and 1 King Bed
Bedroom 3
1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 4
1 Queen Bed and 1 King Bed
3 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathroom 2
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom 3
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
About this property
COUNTRY GITE WITH SWIMMING POOL ON RIVER BANK
In the heart of Berry and Cher in Bigny Vallenay, your rural house "La Petite Forge" is a magnificent manor house of 200m² living space dating from the 18th century classified as historical monuments and bordered by the Cher river and its canal on a 2.5ha park .
The rural gite includes:
On the ground floor :
Entrance, stone slabs on the ground, oak staircase on 2 floors
A living room, central fireplace, tomettes, beams
A small living room, central fireplace, tomettes, beams
A fitted kitchen, French window opening onto the canal side terrace
A lounge, beams, tomettes, Louis XV fireplace
A bathroom, tomettes, separate WC
On the 1st floor:
A landing with WC and washbasin
One bedroom, 1 160 cm bed, 1 140 cm bed, tomettes, hydro massage shower
One bedroom, 1 160 cm bed, 1 140 cm bed, tomettes, spa bath (jacuzzi)
2nd floor:
One bedroom, 1 double bed, 1 double bed, seagrass on the floor, exposed timbers, sink
One bedroom, 1 double bed, 1 double bed, floor tiles, exposed timbers, sink
Outdoors :
An interior courtyard closed by a porch
A terrace overlooking the canal
A barbecue
A 4X8 above ground outdoor swimming pool
A ping pong table
A swing
A volleyball / badminton court
A pétanque court…
At the rural cottage "La Petite Forge", you benefit on the spot from a multitude of activities such as: The 4X8 swimming pool, swings, table tennis, volleyball, pétanque, hiking, mountain biking, the Peach.
On a park of more than one hectare for all other activities such as football, hide-and-seek games, you can also enjoy horse riding (for a fee) or a canoe course with departure from the cottage (for a fee)
Around the gîte:
Pole of horse and donkey in Lignières
Canoe trip from the cottage
Whitewater complex in Chateauneuf sur Cher (canoe, rafting, whitewater swimming, air boat…)
Initiation to airplane piloting and first flight in Seruelles
In the heart of the magnificent tourist region of Berry
Castles and monuments:
Saint-Etienne cathedral in Bourges, Noirlac abbey, Jacques Coeur palace, Culan fortress castle, Neuvy Saint Sepulcher basilica, Ainay le Viel castle, Azay le Feron castle, castle de Bourges, the castle of Meillant,, castle of Valencay, the manor of Chezelles, the castle of Lignieres, the castle Charles VII, the fortress of Montrond, the castle of Sarzay, the castle of Menetou Salon, the castle of Maupas, the Sagonne castle…
Museums and collections:
The house of Georges Sand, the Georges Sand and Black Valley museum, the ceramic center of La Borne, the city of gold of Saint Amand Montrond, the Gallo Roman site of Drevant, the Esteve museum, the museum of Saint Roch hospice, the Argentomagus archaeological site, the Sancerre house, the witchcraft museum, the ceramic museum, the Saint Vicq museum, the resistance museum, the Avord aeronautical center, the Alain Fournier museum , the Grand Meaulnes school, the Stuarts castle,…
The secret gardens of the berry:
The gardens of the Bourges castle, the Apremont sur Allier floral park, the Drulon gardens, the gardens of the Ainay le Viel castle, the gardens of the Notre Dame d'Orsay priory, the gardens of the Georges Sand estate, etc.
NO MINIMUM DURATION OVER PERIOD AVAILABLE IN THE CURRENT MONTH (+30 days from today's date)
Minimum duration and period of stay:
Summer school vacation period: 7 nights minimum from Saturday to Saturday
Holiday season: 4 nights minimum from Friday to Monday
At the weekend (except summer / Christmas / New Year school holidays): 2 nights minimum from Friday to Sunday
Weekdays (except summer / Christmas / New Years school holidays): 1 night minimum from Monday to Friday
The price includes a flat rate of 8kwh / day in summer and 10 € / day in winter.
The excess consumption will be invoiced on site at the EDF tariff.
Cleaning option: 80 € (on site)
Towels option: 3 € / lot (1 bath towel + 1 hand towel)
Mountain bike rental package: Price on request
Canoe rental package: Price on request
Tourist tax in addition to be paid on site: € 0.88 per night per adult
* Basic product provided: bed made on arrival, 2 rolls of toilet paper, 2 dishwasher tablets, dishwashing liquid, cleaning products.
Not supplied: table napkin, household linen (optional)
The rural gite includes:
On the ground floor :
Entrance, stone slabs on the ground, oak staircase on 2 floors
A living room, central fireplace, tomettes, beams
A small living room, central fireplace, tomettes, beams
A fitted kitchen, French window opening onto the canal side terrace
A lounge, beams, tomettes, Louis XV fireplace
A bathroom, tomettes, separate WC
On the 1st floor:
A landing with WC and washbasin
One bedroom, 1 160 cm bed, 1 140 cm bed, tomettes, hydro massage shower
One bedroom, 1 160 cm bed, 1 140 cm bed, tomettes, spa bath (jacuzzi)
2nd floor:
One bedroom, 1 double bed, 1 double bed, seagrass on the floor, exposed timbers, sink
One bedroom, 1 double bed, 1 double bed, floor tiles, exposed timbers, sink
Outdoors :
An interior courtyard closed by a porch
A terrace overlooking the canal
A barbecue
A 4X8 above ground outdoor swimming pool
A ping pong table
A swing
A volleyball / badminton court
A pétanque court…
At the rural cottage "La Petite Forge", you benefit on the spot from a multitude of activities such as: The 4X8 swimming pool, swings, table tennis, volleyball, pétanque, hiking, mountain biking, the Peach.
On a park of more than one hectare for all other activities such as football, hide-and-seek games, you can also enjoy horse riding (for a fee) or a canoe course with departure from the cottage (for a fee)
Around the gîte:
Pole of horse and donkey in Lignières
Canoe trip from the cottage
Whitewater complex in Chateauneuf sur Cher (canoe, rafting, whitewater swimming, air boat…)
Initiation to airplane piloting and first flight in Seruelles
In the heart of the magnificent tourist region of Berry
Castles and monuments:
Saint-Etienne cathedral in Bourges, Noirlac abbey, Jacques Coeur palace, Culan fortress castle, Neuvy Saint Sepulcher basilica, Ainay le Viel castle, Azay le Feron castle, castle de Bourges, the castle of Meillant,, castle of Valencay, the manor of Chezelles, the castle of Lignieres, the castle Charles VII, the fortress of Montrond, the castle of Sarzay, the castle of Menetou Salon, the castle of Maupas, the Sagonne castle…
Museums and collections:
The house of Georges Sand, the Georges Sand and Black Valley museum, the ceramic center of La Borne, the city of gold of Saint Amand Montrond, the Gallo Roman site of Drevant, the Esteve museum, the museum of Saint Roch hospice, the Argentomagus archaeological site, the Sancerre house, the witchcraft museum, the ceramic museum, the Saint Vicq museum, the resistance museum, the Avord aeronautical center, the Alain Fournier museum , the Grand Meaulnes school, the Stuarts castle,…
The secret gardens of the berry:
The gardens of the Bourges castle, the Apremont sur Allier floral park, the Drulon gardens, the gardens of the Ainay le Viel castle, the gardens of the Notre Dame d'Orsay priory, the gardens of the Georges Sand estate, etc.
NO MINIMUM DURATION OVER PERIOD AVAILABLE IN THE CURRENT MONTH (+30 days from today's date)
Minimum duration and period of stay:
Summer school vacation period: 7 nights minimum from Saturday to Saturday
Holiday season: 4 nights minimum from Friday to Monday
At the weekend (except summer / Christmas / New Year school holidays): 2 nights minimum from Friday to Sunday
Weekdays (except summer / Christmas / New Years school holidays): 1 night minimum from Monday to Friday
The price includes a flat rate of 8kwh / day in summer and 10 € / day in winter.
The excess consumption will be invoiced on site at the EDF tariff.
Cleaning option: 80 € (on site)
Towels option: 3 € / lot (1 bath towel + 1 hand towel)
Mountain bike rental package: Price on request
Canoe rental package: Price on request
Tourist tax in addition to be paid on site: € 0.88 per night per adult
* Basic product provided: bed made on arrival, 2 rolls of toilet paper, 2 dishwasher tablets, dishwashing liquid, cleaning products.
Not supplied: table napkin, household linen (optional)
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Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
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Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 25 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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About the area
Bigny
Located in Vallenay, this cottage is in a rural area and on a river. Abbaye de Noirlac and Château de Meillant are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Troncais Forest and Marais de Bourges. Travelling with kids? Consider A.R.E.M.C Centre Culturel and Natural History Museum of Bourges. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and ecotours.

Vallenay, Centre-Val De Loire
What's nearby
- Abbaye de Noirlac - 12 min drive - 13.8 km
- Château de Meillant - 15 min drive - 15.4 km
- Lignieres Castle - 19 min drive - 25.9 km
- Château d'Ainay-le-Vieil - 21 min drive - 35.1 km
- Pole du Cheval et de l'Ane Equestrian Center - 23 min drive - 27.9 km
Getting around
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- McDonald's - 50 min drive
- Starbucks - 50 min drive
- La Boutique - 50 min drive
- Huet Stephane - 10 min drive
- Midinette Restaurant Saint-Martin-d'Hères - 10 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
9.6/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
17 Oct, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Cédric K.
16 Dec, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super moment !!
Cédric K.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
8/10 Good
Magalie P.
19 Oct, 2024
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
WE entre amis
Magalie P.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
8/10 Good
Guillaume S.
27 Apr, 2023
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
T
Guillaume S.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Marianne S.
11 Dec, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bon grand gîte rural
Marianne S.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
10/10 Excellent
Aurélie J.
14 Nov, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent séjour
Aurélie J.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019
10/10 Excellent
Lamassé S.
14 Nov, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Un moulin d'exception
Lamassé S.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
10/10 Excellent
Francoise B.
5 Nov, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
WE Toussaint
Francoise B.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019
10/10 Excellent
STEPHANIE G.
2 Oct, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jolie maison dans un bel environnement
STEPHANIE G.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
10/10 Excellent
julie l.
27 Feb, 2019
Gite magnifique
julie l.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.
6/10 Okay
Michelle S.
17 Jul, 2017
Historisches Haus in grossem Garten
Michelle S.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2017
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Hosted by Cyril JOUNEAU
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