This property is beautiful and in a very rural setting,however, it is still only 5 minutes by car to all the supermarkets and shops. We think the owners are used to renting to people who arrive by car from their home, and not like us, by airplane from North America. While the home was very well equipped, the owners charged 7Euros a person to "rent" bed linens. They refused to supply towels, so we all had to purchase them when we arrived in France. This was an additional expense and inconvenience we are not used to in North America. The home owner (husband David) was absolutely lovely and came by to assist. The coffee maker was broken so he replaced it right away. He was very kind and willing to assist.
The entrance to the upper level of the turret is from the outside only, and not well lit, so be mindful of this for children and older adults.
The property itself is on a beautiful laneway, however, the sign "La Tourelle" was behind bushes and garbage bins, so three different cars drove up and down and it took forever to find it. We finally went to another house and asked for directions. When we arrived we removed the sign from the bushes and put it by the front post so others could find it more easily.
We were there for the June 6th 75th Anniversary of D-Day. For some reason the wife -Nathalie-said the check out is at night at 7 pm but we asked to stay until the morning June 7th. She said yes, but then said we had to leave by 0800 which was too much considered she charged us the going rate per night. Everyone grumbled about the early check out but at least it gave us an early start on our sightseeing.
We did have wonderful reunion and enjoyed group dinners every evening. I was the organizer and I was thrilled they did not cancel on us beforehand. (I saw on the Homeaway that other owners were canceling two weeks prior). They accepted cash for a security deposit (they asked for a Euro check, but then again we do not have a Euro account) which they returned the morning of our departure.
It was a very nice house and lovely pool area, which I am sure suits more Europeans driving than people flying in.
Thank you David for all your assistance.