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Charming Loire Valley Cottage for 6 with huge heated pool & carp fishing lake

Charming Loire Valley Cottage for 6 with huge heated pool & carp fishing lake

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Relax in the superb large heated pool
The Fisherman's Cottage (Pecheurs) exterior
The Fisherman's Cottage garden terrace
The kitchen dining area
The lounge area

Overview of Charming Loire Valley Cottage for 6 with huge heated pool & carp fishing lake

4.8 out of 5 Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 662 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill

Check out the area

Centre-Val De Loire, Centre-Loire Valley
  • Popular LocationCité Royale de Loches6 min drive
  • Popular LocationChâteau de Loches7 min drive
  • Popular LocationCollegiale de St-Ours9 min drive
  • AirportTours (TUF-Tours - Loire Valley)51 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Charming Loire Valley Cottage for 6 with huge heated pool & carp fishing lake

‘The Fisherman’s Cottage’, (Le Chaumiere des Pecheurs) is the largest of three cottages available at Le Moulin de Boutineau, and has a beautiful ancient vine decorating the stone frontage and three bedrooms; two doubles and one twin plus a fully equipped bathroom, kitchen and living/dining area.

Ground Floor: With double doors out onto the pretty main courtyard, the living/dining room has a table, chairs and comfortable seating area with a sofa and two armchairs, plus a flat screen TV for watching dvd’s, a modern USB music tower system and free WIFI. The adjoining open plan kitchen has an electric cooker, microwave, dishwasher, fridge/freezer and washing machine plus all the cups, glasses, pans, cutlery etc needed for a group of six people plus a dining table and six chairs. The ground floor is completed by a double bedroom with its own private double doors also leading onto the courtyard.

First Floor: The main bedroom with oak beams and a countryside view from the window has a comfortable double-bed while the twin bedroom also with traditional oak beams, has a view across the millpond and orchard at the rear. The fitted bathroom has a bath/modern shower, toilet and washbasin.

Le Moulin de Boutineau and its three charming fully restored cottages lies in Indre-et-Loire, the tranquil countryside heart of the Loire Valley - but is not remote, just 2 kms from the famous medieval town of Loches, with its own chateau, restaurants, café’s, bars, shops and lively twice-weekly market.
Spend idyllic family days relaxing around a sparkling 12x6 metre heated swimming-pool with a nearby orchard activity area or explore the 15 acres of magnificent tree-lined grounds, fields and woods surrounding this peaceful old watermill that dates back to the 1730's. If you enjoy carp fishing there are carp (15-40 lbs plus) on the glorious private 2.5 acre Moulin Lake. The three delightful oak-beamed cottages which sleep 6, 4+1 and a romantic 2 can also accommodate an exclusive party of 13 and all have their own garden/patio and BBQ area, as well as cooker, dishwasher, microwave, fridge, TV/DVD/stereo music tower, full central heating and access to washing/drying facilities, the swimming pool, hot-tub, bicycles, badminton and table-tennis.

Carp Fishing at Moulin de Boutineau: There is a glorious, private 2.5 acre lake where you can fish for carp (mirror & common 15-40 lbs plus) plus some large tench. It has level, easy walking access around the entire perimeter which is lined with a wide variety of mature trees, flowers and the abundant wildlife includes kingfishers and red squirrels. It is an idyllic, tranquil setting for carp fishing. There are five marked swims (max. 4 anglers), an accessible island, and we also have a range of standard carp fishing equipment for hire as well as a selection of quality baits available. Our beautiful, pristine fish will give you quite a fight, but are of course, just for catching, photographing and releasing again!

It is now possible to carp fish exclusively for 23 weeks of the season on the Moulin Lake, but only by booking the Fisherman's Cottage during the early/late periods of March-mid July and early September-November. The cost of exclusive carp fishing rights for the week for 2-4 anglers in the Fisherman's Cottage is included in the price shown. The cost of non-exclusive Carp Fishing during the High Summer season from mid-July to early September is 150 euros per angler per week or 50 euros per day and is NOT included in the price shown for this High Summer period. You must be staying here to carp fish on the lake, making it all a great combination of value, comfort, accessibility and privacy.

Property manager

Jude & Julian Baskcomb

Languages

English, French

Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Perrusson

Located in Perrusson, this cottage is in a rural area. Regional Natural Park of Brenne and Chemillé Lake reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Haute-Touche Zoological Reserve and Zoo Parc Beauval. Travelling with kids? Consider Chataeu, Park and Gardens of Azay le Ferron and Mini-Chateaux Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Cité Royale de Loches - 6 min drive
  • Château de Loches - 7 min drive
  • Musee Lansyer - 7 min drive
  • Collegiale de St-Ours - 9 min drive
  • Château de Chenonceau - 33 min drive

Getting around

  • Loches Station - 6 min drive
  • Tours (TUF-Tours - Loire Valley) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • Café des Arts - 7 min drive
  • L'Estaminet - 3 min drive
  • Le Bistrot du Balto - 6 min drive
  • Le Vicariat - 7 min drive
  • Sforza - 7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Charming Loire Valley Cottage for 6 with huge heated pool & carp fishing lake have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Charming Loire Valley Cottage for 6 with huge heated pool & carp fishing lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming Loire Valley Cottage for 6 with huge heated pool & carp fishing lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Loire Valley Cottage for 6 with huge heated pool & carp fishing lake?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming Loire Valley Cottage for 6 with huge heated pool & carp fishing lake located?

This family-friendly Perrusson cottage is located in a rural location, within 3 mi (5 km) of Porte des Cordeliers, Cité Royale de Loches and Porte Picois. Château de Loches and Musee Lansyer are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

4.8

Exceptional

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4.0/5

Cleanliness

5/5

Check-in

5/5

Communication

5/5

Location

5/5

Listing accuracy

Reviews

5/5 Excellent

Claire J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Un endroit magnifique
Un séjour très agréable et reposant dans un petit paradis situé dans une région magnifique
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

5/5 Excellent

David B.

Had a wonderful holiday
What a great place . The cottage had everything we needed and was clean and comfortable . The pool was lovely and peaceful. The fishing was fantastic - I had 3 personal best fish within 30 mins one day . The location is handy for the restaurants and bars of Loches .
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

5/5 Excellent

Jonathan C.

Superb - Already booked next year
Le Moulin is in a fantastic location, set in the country side, but 5 mins from a medieval town of Loches. Within a hours drive are several chateaus, vin yards and arguably Europe's best zoo which is a must see. The accommodation is first rate, clean & well equipped. Jude and Julian are fantastic hosts, nothing is too much hassle, you are made to feel like one of the family and don't mention the "W" word (work) since its banned by Jude! We experienced 3 of Jude's meals, all combined with Julian's excellent wine recommendation -all were first rate. All in all, a fantastic holiday experience. Thanks Jude and Julian and we'll see you next year!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

3/5 Okay

douglas s.

brilliant relaxing
Moulin was everything we hoped for rural France within walking distance of a French town,we pre ordered a meal on arrival brilliant Jude, swimming pool very good walking, best of all the p best 34 lb carp thanks jude and Julian
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

5/5 Excellent

Andy F.

Perfect holiday, perfect hosts
We stayed in the bread oven last year and were so impressed with all we got then we felt we needed to share our love of this place with two of our friends by staying in le chaumiere des pecheurs with them this year. our friends agreed with us that the photos don't do this amazing place justice let alone the lovely treatment we received from our hosts Julian and Jude. Discovering the local activities and attractions was made easier by the plethora of Information in the itinerary provided with the gite. We thoroughly recommend without reservation this place for holidays even if your not into fishing. Looking forward to coming back again next year, we're hooked.

About the host

Hosted by Jude & Julian Baskcomb

Host profile image
We moved to France with our then 6-year-old daughter Saskia in 2005 after falling in love with Le Moulin de Boutineau a year earlier, a wreck of a watermill and overgrown grounds left abandoned for 10 years. It was a huge step and massive change to permanently leave rural Leicestershire in England for a French countryside lifestyle near the medieval market town of Loches in the beautiful Loire Valley, but we have never regretted it for a moment (well possibly for one or two moments during the lengthy restoration work when some thought we were completely mad!). However, we had a vision of what it all could be and thankfully our guests - many of whom keep returning - seem to love it too.

Why they chose this property

"It's just all so much better than in the photos - they can never quite convey the lovely atmosphere of the place" is probably the comment we have heard from our guests most often over the years. Our aim was always to offer a really good quality holiday cottages where the men had an option to carp fish - and catch big ones - close-by on a picturesque lake, but it would still be a great holiday for their wives/partners/family & friends who would enjoy the sunshine, large pool, BBQ's, lovely grounds and nearby town and chateau's equally as much.

What makes this property unique

Beautiful grounds - a wonderful proper specimen carp-fishing lake with 15 acres of accessible, peaceful woodland, mature trees, orchards and streams shared with kingfishers, buzzards, red squirrels and deer. The clear air and warm, starry night skies with owls but no light pollution. We added the superb 12x6 metre heated swimming pool and can provide that special bottle of much-underrated Loire wine that makes an evening meal in the courtyard a perfect memory for so many of our visitors.

Languages:

English, French
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