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Cottage in the House of Joan of Arc, in the heart of the Loire Valley chateaux

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Outdoor dining
Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Living area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Azay-Le-Rideau, Centre-Val De Loire
  • Place, Loire-Anjou-Touraine Regional Natural Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Maurice Dufresne Museum
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Château de l'Islette
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tours (TUF-Tours - Loire Valley)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Cottage in the House of Joan of Arc, in the heart of the Loire Valley chateaux

Description:
Cottage of Joan of Arc House

An authentic holiday home to live with family or friends. Comfortably equipped, it is located in the countryside on the edge of the Indre. For a weekend, several days or for a week, an ideal formula for a pleasant holiday. 

20 km from Chinon and 25 km from Tours, close to all shops and near the castles of the Loire and vineyards of Touraine,
Typical house completely renovated with exposed beams and stones, you can enjoy the garden overlooking the river.
Ideal and central location for a tour of the region and its riches: castles, gardens, troglodytes, museums, vineyards, the "Loire by bike", "Indre by bike" ...

Description:
Gîte of independent character.
Capacity of 2 or 4 beds.

Characteristics :

R d c:
Living room, with sofa bed.
Fully equipped kitchen (dishwasher, hotplates, oven, microwave, coffee maker, fridge freezer)

Floor:
Bedroom, bathroom with shower, toilet, washing machine and dryer.
No pets allowed on the floor

Electric heating.

Large garden of 2500m² on the edge of the Indre (garden furniture, charcoal barbecue).
Ideal fishing (sports cafe fishing map - Azay-le-rideau, bakery - Rivarennes, Café - Lignères-de-touraine)

Prices :
Off season from September to June:
At night: 70 euros

High season July and August:
At night: 80 euros

Options:
Cleaning charge: 30 euros
Animal: 1 euros / day / animal


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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Turn off the lights
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1119462a
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Azay-le-Rideau

Azay-le-Rideau is home to this cottage. Maurice Dufresne Museum and Château de l'Islette are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Valley of the Goupillières and Saint-Benoit Aventure. Labyrinthe Géant de Maïs and Centre Culturel et Social du Véron are also worth visiting.
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Azay-Le-Rideau, Centre-Val De Loire

What's nearby

  • Loire-Anjou-Touraine Regional Natural Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Maurice Dufresne Museum - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Château de l'Islette - 3 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Château Azay-Le-Rideau - 8 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Château de Villandry - 17 min drive - 16.8 km

Getting around

  • Azay-le-Rideau Station - 3 min drive
  • Tours (TUF-Tours - Loire Valley) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Côté Cour - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Au Bon Vin de Touraine - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Patisserie A Bodin - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪La Clé D'or - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪La Credence - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cottage in the House of Joan of Arc, in the heart of the Loire Valley chateaux pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Cottage in the House of Joan of Arc, in the heart of the Loire Valley chateaux?

As of 11 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cottage in the House of Joan of Arc, in the heart of the Loire Valley chateaux on 30 June 2026 start from AU$155, 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.

How much is parking at Cottage in the House of Joan of Arc, in the heart of the Loire Valley chateaux?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cottage in the House of Joan of Arc, in the heart of the Loire Valley chateaux?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cottage in the House of Joan of Arc, in the heart of the Loire Valley chateaux?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cottage in the House of Joan of Arc, in the heart of the Loire Valley chateaux located?

Situated in Azay-le-Rideau, this cottage is steps away from Chateaux de la Loire and Loire-Anjou-Touraine Regional Natural Park. Maurice Dufresne Museum and Château de l'Islette are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 103 out of 118 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 118 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 118 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 118 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 118 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Randy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The accommodations were clean, comfortable, parking was easy and very convenient. Everything needed for our stay was provided. The location is great since it’s close, but not too close, to Azay Le Rideau. The Host was very accommodating as was her Daughter-in-Law who recently moved from the US back to France. She suggested we visit Villandry, despite the fact that we had been there during prior summer visits, because of their Christmas decorations. We are so glad we did. It was the highlight of our short stay in the Loire!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jochen P.

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

Great place to stay

Very nice house at the Indre river with wonderful possibilities to hike and to relax.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Happy A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A cosy little cottage with a big and peaceful garden on the riverbank. It has everything that you might need for a comfortable stay. I enjoyed walking to the nearby town for some french pastries for breakfast. Amazing cycling/walking options. Surrounded by nice Chateaus, Wine farms and quaint little towns.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah J.

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

Beautiful property

Lovely cottage set in fabulous grounds, great location for a relaxing holiday in the Loire.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris L.

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

Lovely short stop-over stay

We booked this for a short stop-over stay whilst travelling through France. We were blown away by the standard of the accommodation and the stunning garden and grounds
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Louise W.

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

Fabulous location

We really loved the location of the property. Betty was very helpful. Overall super stay and lovely accommodation.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian H.

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

Like near Tours

Good property, with large garden. Good location to explore the area.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca N.

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

Fairytale Cottage

We stayed 3 nights at the cottage by the L’Indre River and were utterly charmed by the location. The accommodations were perfect for the 2 of us and the host(s) have seemingly thought of everything to make our stay as comfortable as possible! It is quintessential French countryside with all the amenities and attractions nearby. We would definitely stay here again and recommend it to our friends and others!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter H.

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

Truly delightful riverside cottage

Very charming stone and timber framed cottage overlooking a tributary of the Loir River. Very well furnished.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leonie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Nice, cosy house, beautiful garden

I would recommend this house and garden!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

LINDA W.

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

Azay le Rideau

Lovely gite, really enjoyed our stay. The gite was clean, comfortable and well equiped.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barry S.

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

Amazing place

Totally beautiful place. Everything you could ever ask for. Grounds are beautiful cottage is small but has everything you need. 4 of us stayed and loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

F. S.

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

Great

Lovely, fully equipped house with a great garden. Also great starting point for excursions.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David H.

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

Lovely Gite

The gite is in the most beautiful location and is ideal for two people.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pamela M.

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

Adorable cottage. Beautiful view of river.

Overall a beautiful little cottage with a quiet and perfect garden yard directly on the river. I was only here one night passing through but would gladly return for a longer retreat. Very close to the village and chateaus.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sue D.

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

Peaceful stopover

Very pleasant gite with a wonderful garden down to the river. Made for a very peaceful and relaxing time. Many thanks.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert T.

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

Superb location

A very peaceful and superb location. The peace and quiet and the tranquillity was just what we wanted. A very comfortable Gite. We were not disappointed. A credit to Betty and Anais.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Ian B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication
Property was fantastic in a beautiful location.The enormous garden was magnificent, which led down to the river.The wildlife was amazing.Plenty to see and do in the general area.There is just one caveat we would like to mention.We were greeted by the owner on arrival, but for some reason, we never saw her again, for the whole duration of our twelve day stay - even to say goodbye, on our day of departure.We found this very strange, as the owners only lived across the road from the gite.Oh well, it was still a very enjoyable holiday.
Stayed 12 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christalleni A.

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

Stunning little gem of a retreat

This was out second visit. The gite is small but perfectly laid out - open plan lounge and kitchen with everything you need and a beautiful mezzanine bedroom and roomy, modern bathroom/wet room ensuite.The garden is breathtaking: wisteria; walled pati; long lawns down to the Indre; trees and birdsong everywhere. Highly recommend and will be back for sure!C'est une petite maison de charactere avec un des meilleurs jardins que j'ai jamais vu! Malgre la pluie, c'etait formidable. Merci beaucoup!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Frank G.

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

Joanne and Frank from the Caribbean

Absolutely gorgeous property. great setting and location. Perfect. Suggestion , as we have a place in the south of France and have just installed a state of the art heat pump, we love it. I would do the same with this property and replace the upstairs new radiator that they have, electric, with a single unit heat pump that is efficient and very cost-effective. We are very happy with the Gitie other than no climate control. Also, check out the coffee maker maybe we weren’t working it right.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Susan Mary M.

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

Sweet Cottage in a Beautiful setting

The cottage is very well equipped and in a beautiful setting. The town and nearby Chateau are also really lovely . Birdsong in the garden is amazing one morning I recorded 26 birds in the garden ! One tiny thing if you visit take plenty of insect protection you are very near to the river and in the evening protection is required . We shut the bedroom windows and as it was hot the host kindly provided fans and an air conditioning unit so we slept well and it was not a problem. The host was lovely and very helpful. A fabulous stay .
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janice D.

Cute little house and fantastic garden with the river at the bottom.

Really pretty house with all modern conveniences including dishwasher. Good hot water and comfortable bed. The garden is amazingly large and our dog loved it. We had great weather and spent a good deal of time there as it was so peaceful. Kingfishers on the river and frogs jumping.Take binoculars. The area has so much to see but my favorite was the private Chateau just down the road. Also worth a visit is the sunday market at a nearby village/town. Internet worked well here.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018
Archival

6/10 Okay

jason v.

OK

Good - but room for improvement. Cleanliness: Good, although the washing machine left clothes with a musty smell. We tried airing the drum out but the smell persisted. The owners were fairly friendly. Unfortunately, we did not enjoy our stay as we were unable to get a good sleep because the temperature inside the gite was well above 30C (day and night). We had the choice to either cool the gite off during the night and let a plethora of bugs in, or keep the windows shut and die of heat. In fact, we had to check into a hotel for one night just to get a good sleep and we really could not wait to leave. The weather was unusually warm, so this is obviously not the fault of the owners. Location: The gite is located immediately beside stagnant water so expect a massive amount of bugs. Air conditioning units should seriously be considered for the comfort of guests to keep the temperature correct but also limit the amount of mosquitoes and moths. The gite is nicely decorated and the kitchen is well equipped.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar 2020
Nous sommes très surpris ce votre commentaire, vous aviez l'air satisfait de votre séjour. Ce qui ne vous a pas satisfait était pourtant indiqué dans le descriptif du gîte. Vous nous aviez posé la question concernant la climatisation, vous saviez qu'il n'y en avait pas. Vous nous avez demandé un ventilateur, nous vous en avons fourni un qui ne faisait pas parti du gîte. Nous ne faisons malheureusement pas la pluie et le beau temps, vous êtes arrivés au début d'une canicule, que toute la région a subit. Nous sommes au bord de la rivière, la vue est magnifique, mais il est possible qu'il y ait par moment des moustiques, nous avions mis des prises antimoustiques, que vous avez utilisé. Navré que vous n'ayez pas apprécié votre séjour indépendamment de notre volonté.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Estelle M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Havre de paix dans un écrin de verdure, très reposant. Hôte très accueillant, horaires d'arrivée et de départ parfaits, maison absolument charmante, bien équipée et très propre. Nous recommandons à 100%!!
Se prélasser au bord de l'Indre
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Maison bien aménagée avec un beau jjardin qui amene à la contemplation et au repos
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026

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