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Rural Cottage With Views Over Fields, tranquil setting

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Front of cottage
Kitchen
Living area
Bedroom
Sun Patio

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Rural Cottage With Views Over Fields, tranquil setting

Sitting amongst open countryside “La Riaute” is 3 fields away from the village of Villiers with its bar/restaurant/shop. The former farm workers cottage is located just inside the Brenne national park (land of a thousand lakes) and on the edge of the Loire valley with its famous chateaux.
Lovingly restored in 2013 La Riaute is in a tranquil setting with views over open fields and farmsteads.

Sitting amongst open countryside “La Riaute” is 3 fields away from the village of Villiers with its bar/restaurant/shop. The former farm workers cottage is located just inside the Brenne national park (land of a thousand lakes) and on the edge of the Loire valley with its famous chateaux.
Lovingly restored in 2013 La Riaute is in a tranquil setting with views over open fields and farmsteads.

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

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Children

Adults only

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

Pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 8128511
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

About the area

Villiers

Located in Villiers, this cottage is in a rural area. Chataeu, Park and Gardens of Azay le Ferron and Maison de la Nature are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Pavillion des Ducs and Naillac Castle. Haute-Touche Zoological Reserve and Labyrinthe are also worth visiting. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.
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Villiers, Centre-Val De Loire

What's nearby

  • Regional Natural Park of Brenne - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Etangs de la Brenne - 17 min drive - 14.3 km
  • Zoo Parc Beauval - 43 min drive - 57.6 km
  • St. Aignan Château - 48 min drive - 61.2 km
  • Château de Valencay - 56 min drive - 66.9 km

Getting around

  • Clion Station - 11 min drive
  • Chateauroux (CHR-Chateauroux - Centre) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Le Saint Cyran - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪ESAT Restauration - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Chez Titouan - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Au Boeuf Couronné - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪La Pierre Levée - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Rural Cottage With Views Over Fields, tranquil setting pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Rural Cottage With Views Over Fields, tranquil setting ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Rural Cottage With Views Over Fields, tranquil setting ?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rural Cottage With Views Over Fields, tranquil setting ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Rural Cottage With Views Over Fields, tranquil setting located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is steps from Regional Natural Park of Brenne and within 9 mi (15 km) of Chataeu, Park and Gardens of Azay le Ferron and Etangs de la Brenne. Circuit de l'Indre and Maison de la Nature are also within 9 miles (15 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 8 - Good. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 9 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane M.

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

Relaxing

Lovely property. Great location for touring around other towns.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Linda B.

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

Lovely cottage in a rural environment

Nicely equipped cottage with a nice garden
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Claire M.

Absolute Paradise

Well what can we say...this has been the most relaxing holiday we have had by far. The cottage is well equipped with superb surroundings, so quiet and peaceful just what we wanted as us English have such busy lifestyles! We only wishe we had spent two weeks here. Nick and Bev the owners are great people very welcoming...it was lovely to arrive to some cheese, wine, bread and milk after such a long journey from Calais. We can recommend Bev's homemade pasta sauces, they were delicious and it was great to just walk into the garden and pick some fresh salad and herbs to go with our dinners! Oh and the BBQ was an added bonus! Our dog Sam loved all the countryside and quaint village walks...the scenery is beautiful. Places we loved to visit were Loches, especially on market day; lots of local produce to be purchased. The Chateau with beautiful gardens at Azay-Le-Ferron along with the old church both stunning! Some very scenic walks at The Maison Du Parc in La Brenne; the crepes at the café here are totally amazing if you have a sweet tooth. We will definitely be back for a relaxing break and highly recommend this cottage to others. Claire, Mick and Sam Bedfordshire, England
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10/10 Excellent

Juliet S.

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

Rural idyll

Beautiful cottage in tranquil setting. Very well equipped and owners extremely helpful. A fantastic holiday!
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard d.

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

Gewoon fantastisch!

Een fantastische cottage. We hebben hier met veel plezier van de rust mogen genieten. Bev is een perfecte host. Dank aan haar voor alle extra informatie die zeer welkom was. Wij hebben het idee dat we er vrienden bij hebben gekregen.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dorval M.

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

Très bon et beau séjour

Agréable région. Énormément de balades vélo dans le coin, région des mille lacs et du coup oiseaux à observer, et aussi Maison de la nature et Maison du Parc avec expos, et petits villages mignons, marchés, la cité médiévale de Loche très jolie...
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Oscar C.

Well Equipped Cottage - Fabulous!

This is such a great cottage for a couple - or, as we discovered - a couple with a new baby. It was full-on searing French Summer Heat when we arrived (and stayed pretty much that for the entire week), yet the cottage stayed cool at all times. Our baby also serves as the perfect excuse for not really investigating the region to the fullest (although Loches and Montresor were pretty good)- nor being able to come up with any incisive or educated recommendations other than to say that I doubt that there is any time of year that I/we wouldn't like to come back here. The biggest disappointment to our stay was to discover that that the owners could provide home-cooked versions of 2 of my favourite foods: boeuf bourguinon and coq au vin if requested. Why I didn't spot this until the morning we left!?!... I blame the baby... If I had to answer what it was I loved about France, this cottage has about 88%. I've taken 12% off because of the whole boeuf and coq thing...
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10/10 Excellent

Robert J.

A perfect break

We have just returned from a lovely week at La Riaute and would thoroughly recommend it. The cottage has been beautifully renovated and is a great place to relax. Whether you want to visit the chateaux of the Loire, to spot kingfishers and herons in the Brenne National Park or to explore quiet unspoilt villages in the Berry region this is an ideal base. At the end of the day you can relax in a garden full of flowers, fruit and vegetables and enjoy a view across the open countryside that surrounds the cottage.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Peaceful paradise

My husband and I recently had a short stay here in the 2nd week of our holiday. We arrived from Brittany after a very long ride in very very wet weather on our motorbike ( our choice for locations) to find a fabulous Gite with a small outbuilding which housed the washing machine and in where we hung our very wet biking gear to dry. Once in the Gite we found everything you could possibly need from bread, cheese, butter and just what we needed a bottle of wine. After a good nights sleep and a trip to the supermarket we where set for the week. The views from the garden are amazing so if you do not fancy a day out you can sit and watch the wildlife in the garden or the farmers tending their crops. We had a trip to one of the many Chateaux in the area which was a stunning place stretching across the river Cher. There is also a nice little bistro/bar in Villiers about 500m from the Gite which served ice cold beer or wine and had a dish of the day, we had to wait a few minutes to be served as the owner asked if it was ok to serve the local workers first. This is a must visit area and a beautiful place to stay in ( even had a garlic crusher and the owners make meals and preserves from their own grown food). We only wish we had been here for our whole two weeks, and if you go read the guest book before you plan any trips as we didn't read it until our last morning and realised there was so much to do.

About the host

Hosted by Bev Bull

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English, French, Italian

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