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Charming troglodyte loft at the foot of Château d'Amboise

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A rustic interior with a stone ceiling, a dining area with a table and chairs, a sofa, and a mirror on the wall.
A rustic kitchen with a tiled backsplash, a coffee maker, and a sink.
A rustic room with a bed, a small table, and a lamp.
A room with a rustic stone wall, a small wooden cabinet with drawers, a tiled table, and a chalkboard with 'Welcome' written on it.
A courtyard with a table and chairs, a blue door, and a white wall with a window.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Château d'Amboise
Sleeps 4•1 bedroom

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Deck or patio
  • Balcony or patio
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Amboise, Centre-Val de Loire
  • Place, Château d'Amboise
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Clos Lucé Castle
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Château-Gaillard
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Tours (TUF-Tours - Loire Valley)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Charming troglodyte loft at the foot of Château d'Amboise

Magnificent Loft "troglo" of charm to the spur of the Castle, a beautiful volume, a lot of cachet for this beautiful space, that offers this unusual gite unsupcommed: after a pretty alley and a charming garden, nestles in the quiet of the street leading to the historic center. The entrance to the Royal Castle 300 m, the last home of Leonardo da Vinci 500 m and Château Gaillard 900 m, the place is ideal to discover on foot, remarkable sites of our region.
"The Fraggle Rock" is an open space, with an entrance and reading lounge, toilets, a large open kitchen, a lounge area, a bathroom with a large walk-in shower, and its beautiful space night.
The linen is optional as the cleaning at the end of the stay.
Do not hesitate to contact me for more details

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House Rules

Check in after 6:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1661088a
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
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Amboise

Located in Amboise, this cottage is in the city centre and on a river. Notable landmarks in the area include Chateaux de la Loire and Château de Chenonceau. Mini-Châteaux Park and Loire Aventure CKCA are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours, hiking/biking trails and cycling.
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Amboise, Centre-Val de Loire

What's nearby

  • Château d'Amboise - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Clos Lucé Castle - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • St. Denis Church - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Château-Gaillard - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Loire Aventure CKCA - 8 min drive - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Amboise Station - 18 min walk
  • Tours (TUF-Tours - Loire Valley) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pâtisserie Bigot - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Chez Bruno - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Baalbeck - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Cafe des Arts - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Chez Oscar et Suzette - Guinguette d’Amboise - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming troglodyte loft at the foot of Château d'Amboise pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming troglodyte loft at the foot of Château d'Amboise?

Check-in begins at 6:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming troglodyte loft at the foot of Château d'Amboise?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming troglodyte loft at the foot of Château d'Amboise located?

Located in the heart of Amboise, this cottage is within a 5-minute walk of Chateaux de la Loire and Clos Lucé Castle. Château d'Amboise and Château-Gaillard are also within 15 minutes. Amboise Station is 18 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Peter V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was a unique experience. Mireille was a wonderful host. The location was convenient to most everything.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

MARC V.

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

A very charming and comfortable troglodyte house.

We loved the unique character of this charming troglodyte house. The owner's artistic creativity comes through in the mosaics and décoration which reflects the character of the town of Amboise. The house is also well equiped and comfortable. And everything of interest in town is in walking distance.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Pam S.

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

Sweet cave life!

Charming and unique cave experience located under the ramparts of chateau de Amboise! The artwork alone makes it fun. Tiles, decor, and style are very fun. The bed is very comfortable. The kitchen bath and living spaces are very well appointed. The location is perfect: 400 meters to Clos Luce one way, 400 meters to the heart of old town the other. All walkable, even the train station. The hostess is delightful! We hope to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Hana G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gîte original et très bien situé dans Amboise. Très bon contact avec la propriétaire. Je recommande!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Famille L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fraîcheur l'été dans la grotte, idéale par forte chaleur. Beaucoup d'espace, fonctionnel. On ne manque de rien. Proche de tous commerces, incroyablement calme, sans vis à vis. On a adoré, tout. A proximité des châteaux, pour certains rejoints en vélo... En 10 jours, 8 châteaux visités sur le Top 10 des châteaux à visiter.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michel L.

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

Incomparable

Puisse cette falaise au coeur d'Amboise abriter un tel bijou troglodyte longtemps, longtemps encore ... Merci Madame Decrock
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Simon L.

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

agreable weekend

joli gite, bien situé, près du château d'Amboise.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Gerda B.

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

Troglo (grotwoning) speciaal maar de moeite waard

Een speciale ervaring een grotwoning maar alles was naar wens. Fijne gastvrouw Mireille, die het mooi heeft ingericht op haar manier. Ik zou het toch aanraden om eens te proberen. Ook erg koel bij warm weer. Bedankt
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Patricia G.

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

Une Refuge de la Canicule

Le gite Au Fragglerock était notre asile de la chaleur! Une expérience unique, culturelle et avec l'accueil amicale de Mireille une merveille. Bien placé près de tout mais loins des gens qui passent dans la rue en bas. Je reviendrai!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Steven H.

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

Awesome cave house!

Wonderful location near the chateau and Clos Luce. A really different and wonderful place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

michael c.

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

Très bien

Excellent logement troglodyte Atypique Propre Bien situe Dépaysement garanti
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept, 2021
Merci Aurore et Michael pour votre séjour Au Fraggle Rock et votre commentaire. Bonne rentrée à vous et au plaisir de vous revoir.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cyrille R.

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

Confortable et bien placé

Le logement est bien aménagé, bien équipé, on s'y sent à l'aise dès l'arrivée. C'est très calme, et on est pourtant proche des activités et commerces. Très bon séjour!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Katrin Z.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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Verified review

8/10 Good

Rachel S.

Charming and fun!

Great location and fun to stay in a cave dwelling! Be aware that there is a charge for linens - not included in the price. Also, there is a noticeable smell when you walk in the door, similar to a basement, but you get used to it. Mireille is a delightful host and very helpful. The troglodyte is charming!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

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Hosted by Decrock Mireille

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