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

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Living area
Dining
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6130 sq m

Popular amenities

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

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

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

About the area

Lussault-sur-Loire

Located in Lussault-sur-Loire, this holiday home is near theme parks. Château de Chenonceau and Chateaux de la Loire are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Grand Aquarium of Touraine and Loire Aventure CKCA. 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 cycling and hiking/biking trails.
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What's nearby

  • Grand Aquarium of Touraine - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Mini-Châteaux Park - 11 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Château d'Amboise - 11 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Clos Lucé Castle - 13 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Château-Gaillard - 14 min drive - 7.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Pâtisserie Bigot - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Baalbeck - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Les Arpents - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Chez Bruno - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Bistrot L’amboisie - ‬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 does it cost to stay at Donatello at our 'Clos Lussault' near Amboise in the Loire Valley?

As of 7 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Donatello at our 'Clos Lussault' near Amboise in the Loire Valley on 12 Apr 2026 start from AU$221, 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 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. St. Denis Church and Cave des Producteurs de Montlouis are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

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10/10 Excellent

pascal m.

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Gite très bien situé et ultra pittoresque. Totalement conforme aux photos de l’annonce. Noemie nous a accueilli de manière fort sympathique. Randonnées en forêt d’Amboise et vignobles possible en partant du gîte. Pour les bords de Loire mieux vaut prendre la voiture 5min car la rivière est peu accessible dans le village. De nombreux châteaux à seulement quelques minutes. Bonus en période de forte chaleur le gîte reste frais, c’est l’avantage de vivre sous terre.
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2025

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.

Languages:

English, French

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