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Spacious 3 bedroom gite, sleeping 6 - perfect to explore the Loire Valley.

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Exterior
Exterior
Early June 2023 and the poppies are back - beautiful
Lounge - TV receiving UK TV
Living area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
3 bedroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue
  • Balcony or patio
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Noyant-Villages, Pays De La Loire
  • Place, Loire-Anjou-Touraine Regional Natural Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Château de Villandry
    ‪33 min drive‬
  • Place, Zoo de la Fleche
    ‪53 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tours (TUF-Tours - Loire Valley)
    ‪60 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Shower room 1

Shower only

Shower room 2

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Spacious 3 bedroom gite, sleeping 6 - perfect to explore the Loire Valley.

La Croix feels like home as you walk in the door.

Comfortable and spacious with lots of character and all the modern facilities you can want. Superfast fibre free Wifi as well as excellent 4G/5G.

We have recently built a stunning patio area which overlooks the fields that surround La Croix - perfect to relax, read a good book and to socialise and enjoy the local food and wine.

As you walk in the front door the lounge oozes character with its stunning fireplace with log burner. The lounge is equipped with TV, Bluetooth speaker, DVD, CD and Wii games console - everything there to keep children happy whilst you relax.

The downstairs shower room is a standout feature with its walk in rainfall shower.

All 3 bedrooms are spacious and comfortable and all have room for a cot if required.

We love the peace, quiet and relaxation that the area surrounding the house provides. It really is a great place to get away from it all but also a great location from which to explore all the attractions of the Loire Valley.

It is located on the edge of the Loire-Anjou-Touraine Natural Park and forest and only 25 minutes drive from Saumur and 20 minutes from the vineyards of Bourgueil.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
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
We expect the house to be left clear of rubbish and clean on departure.
For stays of less than 7 nights we charge for bed linen. €15 per person up to a max of €70. This must be left on the table on checkout.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 8116428
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

Parçay-les-Pins

Located in Noyant-Villages, this cottage is in a rural area and on a lake. Cave de la Dive Bouteille and Château d'Usse are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Domaine Pierre-Jacques Druet and Clos des Quarterons - Domaine Amirault. Kayaking and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and horse riding nearby.
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Noyant-Villages, Pays De La Loire

What's nearby

  • Loire-Anjou-Touraine Regional Natural Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Château de Villandry - 33 min drive - 42.2 km
  • Zoo de la Fleche - 53 min drive - 50.0 km
  • Parc des Expositions de Tours - 54 min drive - 71.0 km
  • Place Plumereau - 58 min drive - 65.2 km

Getting around

  • La Chapelle-sur-Loire Station - 21 min drive
  • Angers (ANE-Angers - Loire) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Le Myrianne II - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Le Vieux Chaudron - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Le Balto - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪L'Amie Louche - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Au Cafe du Centre - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Spacious 3 bedroom gite, sleeping 6 - perfect to explore the Loire Valley. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Spacious 3 bedroom gite, sleeping 6 - perfect to explore the Loire Valley. ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Spacious 3 bedroom gite, sleeping 6 - perfect to explore the Loire Valley. ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spacious 3 bedroom gite, sleeping 6 - perfect to explore the Loire Valley. ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Spacious 3 bedroom gite, sleeping 6 - perfect to explore the Loire Valley. located?

This family-friendly Noyant-Villages cottage is located on a lake, steps from Loire-Anjou-Touraine Regional Natural Park and within 12 mi (20 km) of Château des 7 Tours Golf and Cave de la Dive Bouteille. Domaine Pierre-Jacques Druet and Clos des Quarterons - Domaine Amirault are also within 12 miles (20 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. 32 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Fraser R.

Fantastic peaceful house in a great location

Had an excellent few days in La Croix, a fantastic base for exploring the surrounding area. Really peaceful location with fantastic accommodation - definitely worth a return. Great communication from the owners.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Thank you for choosIng La Croix for your holiday and for your lovely review. It is always great to hear that guests enjoy La Croix as much as we do! We would love to welcome you back for a return visit, so please get in touch!
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10/10 Excellent

Paul C.

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

A fantastic base to explore the Loire

The communication with the host before and during the stay was great. The property itself is quite big, comfortable and well equipped. It’s great value for money and set in lovely countryside.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stuart Y.

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

Fantastic property

We had a wonderful week in La Croix. Well appointed, rustic charm and comfortable, with everything you need for a great stay. The garden patio is ideal with a couple of friendly horses nearby. I would highly recommend a stay in this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Sept 2022
Thanks for these great comments and so glad you had a fantastic time. It was long overdue given you had originally booked for 2020. The improvements to the patio we did during Covid so really pleased to hear they were worth it! We would love to welcome you back again. Thanks
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Ruth A.

Lovely!

Beautiful spacious gite with lovely surroundings. The gite had everything we needed and was extremely well kept. Great location from which to explore the Loire Valley. We plan to return again!
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Thank you! We love to hear that guests enjoy La Croix as much as we do and it would be great to welcome you back sometime in the future. 😄
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10/10 Excellent

Theresa McGarrick

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

Fantastic house in a lovely area

We spent a lovely week here at the end of July. We enjoyed walking, cycling, canoeing and paddleboarding as well as visits to Saumur and Chinon. The house is fantastic, very well equipped in a peaceful location. We especially enjoyed the table tennis table and boules in the garden!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug 2020
Thanks for your lovely comments and glad you all enjoyed your holiday. Especially pleased that you enjoyed the table tennis and boules as these are new additions! We would love to welcome you back again sometime.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Louise and Peter H.

Fantastic spacious gîte in a great location.

A perfect stay in a well equipped gite. Great to see all the Loire Valley attractions and also a great location to cycle around the local area. The booking process was quick, easy and straightforward. Thanks for a lovely holiday. We will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Lovely to hear you enjoyed your stay. It certainly is a place to relax and unwind! We look forward to welcoming you back soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emma groves

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

Spacious, comfortable cottage with lovely garden

Even better than the pictures! It was much more spacious than we were expecting, really well equipped and a lovely peaceful location. Comfortable beds and sitting area. I loved the garden, nicely planted and lots of different areas to sit in at different times of the day. Plenty of things to do near Saumur, and if you are prepared to travel a bit further in the opposite direction - a whole host of chateau's and gardens to explore.
Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 July 2024
Thanks Emma, it’s lovely to hear that you enjoyed your stay and we totally agree, the garden is a perfect place to relax!
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10/10 Excellent

sarah c.

Peace and quiet

Lovely house in a beautiful, peaceful location Very well equipped everywhere apart from the garden chairs which were broken so not enough for all 6 of us to sit and eat outside. A brilliant location for visiting chateaux, swimming lakes and wine-tasting at the caves in Saumur. Darren gave really useful information and recommendations for visits in the local area.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Thanks for your review, we are glad you enjoyed your stay at La Croix and the peace and quiet it offers. We are sorry some of the garden chairs were broken, we are replacing these for next Summer season. We did purchase 4 new lounger chairs this year but appreciate these may not have been suitable for sitting at the garden table. It is also great to hear that you enjoyed the local lakes, chateaux and wine. Thank you for booking with us and if you want a return trip, please get in touch.
Verified

8/10 Good

Benjamin G.

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Very nice

Nice clean well equipped house in the countryside. Comfortable except for slightly thin mattress. Owners responded rapidly to any questions.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Thanks Ben, we are glad you enjoyed your holiday and La Croix suited your needs. We haven’t had any other comments about the mattress and we have always found them comfortable when we stay, however we will review them next time we are there and look to replace if required. Thanks again
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful experience!

Well, what a wonderful time we have had in France! We all fell in love with the location and the Ashley/Holloway party thought La Croix was a beautiful home - it really was hard to leave and we will hold the memories of a good time for years. Thank you for your directions, instructions and advice - all were welcome and very useful and we were able to get about with ease and find all we needed. Thank you again for a wonderful week.
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Thank you ever so much for your kind words, we are always glad to hear that our guests have had an enjoyable holiday and would love to welcome you back sometime in the future!
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10/10 Excellent

Christophe R.

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Séjour à Courléon

Nous avons passé un agréable séjour, au calme !
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gilles R.

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Très sympathique !

Très beau gîte, avec tous les équipements nécessaires.Arrivée indépendante avec une surprise d'accueil très appréciée !Le logement est assez isolé et éloigné des commodités. Mais très au calme et reposant !
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Céline B.

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

Gite très agreable

Le gîte est très joli, très bien situé, au calme, en pleine campagne et permettant de rayonner dans la région pour de belles visites. Un petit bemol toutefois concernant la télévision qui ne capte que les chaînes anglaises, un peu frustrant en pleine période de JO ;-)
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Aug 2024
Merci pour votre aimable avis et nous sommes ravis que vous ayez apprécié votre séjour à La Croix. Nous comprenons que l'absence de télévision française pour les clients français n'est pas idéale, mais nous l'indiquons clairement sur notre annonce. Les Jeux olympiques étaient disponibles sur les chaînes britanniques de la BBC, mais sachez que c'était en anglais et du point de vue de la Grande-Bretagne. Nous espérons que cela n'a pas trop affecté vos vacances et qu'avec un temps aussi fabuleux, vous avez apprécié le calme et la tranquillité des environs de La Croix.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne Laure T.

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Très belle maison

La maison est très cosy et propre. Nous avons passé un très bon séjour. La propriétaire est charmante.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Nov 2022
Merci Anne et sa famille pour vos aimables paroles. Nous avons eu le plaisir de vous accueillir à La Croix et nous serions ravis de vous accueillir à nouveau à l’avenir.
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10/10 Excellent

Colin V.

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Great stay!

Lovely cottage, great host and a very enjoyable stay in a stunning area. We would definately recommend and hope to visit again. Many thanks
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sylvie R.

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Gite très agréable

Très bon séjour dans une maison spacieuse et propre. Bonne literie, la cuisine est bien équipée. Très bonne communication avec l'hôte. Nous reviendrons avec plaisir.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 July 2022
Perfect guests we would love to welcome back. Thanks for the lovely review 😊
Verified

6/10 Okay

Max v.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Prima woning in (te) rustige omgeving

Karakteristieke ruime woning in rustige omgeving op het platteland. Helaas niet veel te beleven in de omgeving (zeker niet voor kinderen). Woning van alles voorzien. Bovenetage wel heel erg warm bij buitentemp boven de 25 graden. Woning schoon opgeleverd (behalve inventaris keuken). Prettige, snelle en adequate communicatie met eigenaar. PS WIFI verbinding te traag/ instabiel om er iets nuttigs mee te kunnen doen.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Aug 2021
Thanks for your review. The area is packed with tourist attractions and activities. There is Lac du Rille which has mini golf, pedeloes/kayaks to hire, a tree top trail as well as beautiful areas to enjoy a picnic. Hommes also has an aqua parc which is great fun for children. The local Gizeux chateau also has special tours and activities for children. All these are within 10 minutes of the house with lots more slightly further afield. The upstairs of the house does get warmer than downstairs on hot days so it is best to leave curtains shut as the thick stone walls generally keep the house cool. We don’t include an inventory for guests as we trust them to tell us of any breakages etc. Although the wifi is a little slow this is quite common in a rural properties. We find it sufficient to check local attractions and plan our days. Thanks
Verified

8/10 Good

chantal o.

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Comfortable gite

La Croix was a comfortable and cosy gite with a beautiful garden. You can live the love and dedication that went into the restauration of this Gite. The weather wasn’t the best - like in most places in Europe - but the close vicinity of chateaux, towns at the WII made for a great week!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Aug 2021
Thanks Chantelle, we are glad you found La Croix welcoming and comfortable. Unfortunately we can’t control the weather but glad you found enough to keep you busy and enjoy! Thanks again. Louise & Peter
Verified

10/10 Excellent

élisabeth r.

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Un excellent séjour dans une maison forte agréable

Un excellent séjour dans une maison forte agréable, au calme, bien aménagée et confortable. La maison est très adaptée pour une personne âgée ou handicapée. La propriétaire est très disponible pour répondre aux différentes demandes. Nous recommandons le gîte Lacroix
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 26 July 2021
Merci Élisabeth pour votre excellente critique. Nous sommes toujours heureux de répondre à toutes vos questions avant ou pendant votre séjour. Heureux d'entendre que vous avez apprécié votre séjour.
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10/10 Excellent

Marjorie L.

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Séjour au calme

Jolie maison entourée de champs, très bien équipée et fonctionnelle. Merci à Louise pour son accueil à distance !
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Aug 2021
Thanks Marjorie. We are glad you enjoyed your stay and you had everything you needed.
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10/10 Excellent

Vincent P.

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

Belle propriété au calme et au milieu des châteaux de la Loire

La maison que Louise et Peter ont rénovée il y a dix ans est située en pleine campagne. Calme et sommeil paisible sont garantis. La maison est spacieuse et bien équipée. Elle est idéalement placée au beau milieu des mille et une merveilles à visiter dans la région (les splendides châteaux, les villes d’art et d’histoire) et aussi très proche des vignobles de Bourgueil, Saint Nicolas de Bourgueil, Chinon etc. Un très beau séjour et une excellente communication avec les propriétaires, très disponibles. Merci.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 18 July 2021
Thanks for your great comments and totally agree about the peace and tranquillity! Would love to welcome you back in the future. Great guests. Thanks
Verified

8/10 Good

Bruno B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Au calme en campagne loin du tumulte des villes

Gite confortable, dommage qu'il n'y ai pas de chaines de TV française, cela pourrait être précisé à la réservation
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 31 May 2021
Heureux que vous ayez apprécié votre séjour à La Croix et que vous l'ayez trouvé confortable. Désolé qu'il n'y a pas de télévision française. Il est clair sur notre propre site Web que le téléviseur est configuré pour recevoir la télévision britannique, mais nous le ferons clairement comprendre aux futurs clients voyageant depuis la France. Nous espérons que cela n'a pas trop gâché votre séjour. Merci d'avoir séjourné à La Croix. Nous vous souhaitons la bienvenue dans le futur.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bertrand K.

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

Gite très agréable

Propre et spacieux, conforme à la description.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Aug 2020
Merci pour votre commentaire, nous sommes heureux que vous ayez trouvé la maison propre et conforme à la description. Nous vivrions pour vous accueillir de nouveau un jour
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10/10 Excellent

Emmanuelle L.

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Un bon séjour

La maison a été rénovée et est très agréable "à vivre". Sobre, spacieuse, bien chauffée et dotée d'une bonne literie. Située en pleine campagne, on y trouve le silence même elle est en bord de route. Un endroit dépaysant et reposant pour des citadins !
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Merci pour vos gentils commentaires, nous sommes heureux que vous ayez apprécié la paix et la tranquillité. Nous serions ravis de vous accueillir quelque temps
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10/10 Excellent

Norma D.

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Last minute break

We have just spent a wonderful week in this beautifully renovated cottage. Very spacious and full of character, whilst retaining the charm of the cottage, all modern amenities are at hand. Located in amongst the local fruit farms and forests of the area we loved plotting our destination for the next day, enjoying our aperitif in the garden , watching the sun set. We were never short of somewhere to explore with Chateaux, markets and lovely little towns in abundance,all within very reasonable drive times. Due to work commitments we needed to book somewhere from Friday to Friday and this was no problem, Louise was extremely accommodating and all my communications and concerns were dealt with immediately. We would highly recommend LaCroix, it gave us everything we hoped for and more. Thank you Louise and Peter.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Thanks Norma, just so glad you all enjoyed your time at La Croix... we would love to welcome you back in the future 😊

About the host

Hosted by Louise and Peter

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La Croix is owned by Peter, Louise and of course our two adult children Ellen and Matt. We had been talking about buying a holiday home for many years before finally taking the plunge and buying La Croix. Our plans, though, never included buying a falling down shack in the middle of rural France, with limited knowledge of the language! This is however, what we did and with the help of friends, family and an excellent builder we have managed to restore La Croix and turn it into a fantastic holiday home which we love visiting! We have now successfully hosted guests for over 10 years and with so much to see and do in the area our guests are still introducing us to new things all the time. We love hearing where they have visited and we often add these to our list of things to do when we next visit. We have continued to improve and update La Croix since the initial renovation and it certainly is a fantastic place to stay. So relaxing yet with lots to do if you want it!

Why they chose this property

We had enjoyed many holidays in the Loire before buying La Croix and loved the peace and tranquility of the area. The area is full of great places to visit and there is nothing better than star gazing late into the night enjoying a glass or two of wine.

What makes this property unique

La Croix has lots of character yet has all the modern facilities that you expect from a holiday gite. It is a perfect place to unwind and relax both in the Winter and Summer months - sat in front of the cosy log burner in Winter or sat on the patio looking over the wheat or sunflower fields in the summer! Perfect!

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