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Donatello at our 'Clos Lussault' near Amboise in the Loire Valley

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A bedroom with a bed, a dresser, and a stone wall.
A rustic room with a large wooden wheel window, two wooden rocking chairs, and a stone wall.
A stone building with a large arched window, a smaller window, and a door. There are potted plants and a decorative urn outside.
A room with a checkered floor, a wooden door with curtains, a television on a cabinet, and a patterned armchair.
A room with a checkered floor, a wooden table with chairs, a large wooden spiral staircase, and stone walls.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Lussault-sur-Loire, Indre-et-Loire
  • Place, Grand Aquarium of Touraine
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Clos Lucé Castle
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, Château d'Amboise
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tours (TUF-Tours - Loire Valley)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Office 1

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Donatello at our 'Clos Lussault' near Amboise in the Loire Valley

Here you are reading about Donatello, the completely troglodyte vacation rental home of 130m², with two bedrooms and a sleeping mezzanine, a grand living room/dining room, kitchen and bathroom. We have made a little conversation pit under an ancient wine press, and we have a wonderful 'Hobbit hole' and secret passages that can lead to both the Michelangelo and Raphaël gîtes, if you want to take several gîtes together. The kitchen has a full size refrigerator and freezer, four burner electric stove top & oven, dishwasher and small appliances. There is a clothes washer/dryer in the bathroom. There is a large screen TV with internet and Netflix, there is free high speed WIFI. You have a barbecue on the patio.

Parking, shared by our vacation rentals, is right across the road, as is a delightful shared small garden with a little pond, and a path down to our other enclosed garden. The parking offers one space per gite, but if you arrive with more than one car there is also free public parking at the foot of the street.

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
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
Please ask me about any pets you plan to bring.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4640115vb
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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

Lussault-sur-Loire

Located in Lussault-sur-Loire, this holiday home is near theme parks. Notable landmarks in the area include Chateaux de la Loire and Château de Chenonceau. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Stade de la Vallee du Cher or Vinci International Convention Centre. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.
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Lussault-sur-Loire, Indre-et-Loire

What's nearby

  • Grand Aquarium of Touraine - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Clos Lucé Castle - 16 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Château d'Amboise - 16 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Château-Gaillard - 18 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Mini-Châteaux Park - 20 min drive - 10.8 km

Getting around

  • Montlouis Station - 9 min drive
  • Tours (TUF-Tours - Loire Valley) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pâtisserie Bigot - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Chez Bruno - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Baalbeck - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Cafe des Arts - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Chez Oscar et Suzette - Guinguette d’Amboise - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Donatello at our 'Clos Lussault' near Amboise in the Loire Valley pet-friendly?

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

How much is parking at Donatello at our 'Clos Lussault' near Amboise in the Loire Valley?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Donatello at our 'Clos Lussault' near Amboise in the Loire Valley?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Donatello at our 'Clos Lussault' near Amboise in the Loire Valley?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Donatello at our 'Clos Lussault' near Amboise in the Loire Valley located?

Situated in Lussault-sur-Loire, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Chateaux de la Loire and Grand Aquarium of Touraine. Domaine de la Croix Mélier is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) away.

About the host

Hosted by Naomi Benamy

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Frankly, I never thought I'd end up living here but - you see, I met a man. On a ski trip - Alps - chalet - fireplace - well, it's been over twenty years. I can't give you the complete insider's guide to France yet, (I believe that takes three generations) but I can give you an ex-New Yorker's guide to this fabulous Valley of Kings. We'd started in Paris, of course - our first studio was my husbands - that's where we lived once we decided to share a continent. We were there until our son was about negative-one-month old, and we didn't want to have to convert the bidet into a bassinet. Once we moved, I started renting out that apartment and everything fell into place. As an architect, I loved fixing up the apartments, and as an ex-pat, I loved meeting the people who come to enjoy their vacations here.

Now, we’ve made the move out to the Loire Valley. We've renovated two glorious properties, creating several fabulous vacation homes, you’ve got to see the pictures. The locations are perfect for exploring the region – it has so much to offer! Castles, vineyards, hiking, canoeing, bicycle riding - I never get tired of the walk from the Clos Lussault along the Loire River to Amboise. I can't give you the complete insider's guide to this fabulous region yet (I believe that takes minimally three generations) but I can give you an ex-New Yorker's guide to our adoptive Valley of the Kings.

Why they chose this property

If you are looking to spend some time in the Loire Valley, this location is perfect – Amboise is about five kilometers in one direction, Montlouis is about 6 kilometers in the other direction. In Amboise, you have the royal castle and Clos Lucé, Leonardo da Vinci’s residence, which houses many of his experiments, designs and paintings. The Loire River is just down the road, there are beautiful hikes and trails, we are right on the principle bicycle route of the Loire Valley, there are canoe rentals on the Ile d'Or and hot air balloon excursions. You are close to a plethora of castles, in the heart of the wine region and a half-hour drive to Tours, to Beauval Zoo and many other parks and places of interest.

What makes this property unique

Our 'Clos Lussault" runs along the rue du Village in the small hamlet of Lussult-sur-Loire, about 5 kilometers from Amboise, 6 kilometers from Montlouis and 23 kilometers from Tours. It has three traditional houses with caves, plus an entirely troglodytic vacation rental home, three courtyards, a garden and private parking. The vacation rental houses are connected by a series of caves which we have renovated. They had previously been used in winemaking and as a museum of viticulture, we have preserved all of the wine presses and fascinating materials left from that era. The entire ambiance creates an extraordinary, unique experience.

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English, French

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