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Former barn in Chinon,near to town,forest walks, cycle paths and bikes available

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Interior
Interior
Interior
Interior
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 484 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Chinon, Indre-et-Loire
  • Maison de la Riviere
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Royal Fortress of Chinon
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Forteresse Royale de Chinon
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Saumur (XSU)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds and 1 Crib

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Former barn in Chinon,near to town,forest walks, cycle paths and bikes available

Our barn conversion has been a personal project over the last 3 years. Newly available in 2025, and completely transformed from a former goat barn! It’s now been converted to offer beautiful light filled bedrooms, a stunning kitchen which is the heart of the home, a master ensuite, a family shower room and a large living room. You are in the town of Chinon amongst the vineyards- we supply the beautiful accommodation & even the bikes- you make the memories.
I will try and explain everything I can about the barn so that you can picture it.

After parking your car directly in front of the property, you walk into the kitchen. The kitchen has french farmhouse original tiles, and is fully equipped with toaster, microwave, tassimo coffee machine, smeg double oven and smeg fridge freezer… basically everything you’ll need for your stay. We think of this room as the hub of the home. It has a ceramic pellet burner, so even in the coldest months it’s still a lovely room to spend your family time. There are double doors that open to your outside garden space.

From the kitchen you step down three steps into the lounge. From here you turn left into the utility room with a slimline washing machine, and through the utility room into the downstairs family shower room with shower cubicle, sink and WC. Back into the lounge which is approximately 28m2 with tiled flooring, woodburner, beautifully furnished, with books and games plus smart TV. You head upstairs from the lounge via the wooden staircase, and at the top of the stairs turn right into the master bedroom.

The master bedroom has a double sleigh bed. The ensuite full bathroom has a walk in shower, toilet and sink.

At the top of the stairs on the left is the twin bedroom, with original stone wall and original timber features. This room has a more contemporary feel, whereas the master is more classically furnished.

Both bedrooms have electric opening velux windows and electrically operated window blackout blinds.

In general, the barn is a beautifully furnished French experience, very warm and cosy and close to town. We offer you bikes to use during your stay & we really hope you’ll enjoy your time with us. Chinon is a beautiful medieval town. Great vineyards, the most amazing history, beautiful architecture, truly fabulous restaurants… we love it- that’s why we never went back to England!

Property manager

Dawn Smith

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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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

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
If you have a baby in a cot, please enquire

Important information

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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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed GBP 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation

About the area

Chinon

Chinon is home to this holiday home. Maison de la Riviere and Musée d'Art et d'Histoire are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Saint-Benoit Aventure and Loudun Karting.
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Chinon, Indre-et-Loire

What's nearby

  • Maison de la Riviere - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Royal Fortress of Chinon - 5 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Forteresse Royale de Chinon - 6 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Château de la Grille - 9 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Château du Rivau - 12 min drive - 11.6 km

Getting around

  • Chinon Station - 10 min drive
  • Tours (TUF-Tours - Loire Valley) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Le Bistrot du Marché - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Café de la Paix - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Café des Arts - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Café de l'Hôtel de Ville - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Pizzéria Restaurant Jeanne de France - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Former barn in Chinon,near to town,forest walks, cycle paths and bikes available pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Former barn in Chinon,near to town,forest walks, cycle paths and bikes available?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Former barn in Chinon,near to town,forest walks, cycle paths and bikes available?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Former barn in Chinon,near to town,forest walks, cycle paths and bikes available located?

Situated in Chinon, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Loire-Anjou-Touraine Regional Natural Park and Domaine Brocourt. Domaine de la Noblaie and Maison de la Riviere are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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About the host

Hosted by Dawn Smith

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Hi- we’re originally from Devon in the UK. We came to Chinon for an experience to mainly help our three boys learn French, and to give our family an experience of living elsewhere… that was in January of 2018, and well, the rest is history!

Why they chose this property

We love the seasons we get here, we love the architecture, the history, the chateaux, the outdoor space, the wine and the lifestyle- that’s why we never went back to the UK

What makes this property unique

We had an opportunity to buy this former goat barn, and had a dream to turn it into what it is today- whether either of us really believed that dream was a reality at the time, I’m not sure! But here we are today, and are truly very proud of our gite.

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