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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Free Wi-Fi
Outdoor space
Parking available
Explore the area
Larçay, Centre-Val De Loire
Stade de la Vallee du Cher
Place, Stade de la Vallee du Cher
11 min drive
Parc des Expositions de Tours
Place, Parc des Expositions de Tours
11 min drive
Vinci International Convention Centre
Place, Vinci International Convention Centre
13 min drive
Tours (TUF-Tours - Loire Valley)
Airport, Tours (TUF-Tours - Loire Valley)
18 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Chambre 1
1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed
Chambre 2
1 Single Bed and 1 King Bed
2 bathrooms
Salle de bains 1
Bathtub · Toilet
Salle de bains 2
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
About this property
The Fairy House chic & charm. Loire Chateaux Amboise. Heated swimming pool May
Wonderful newly opened house completely renovated (19 th century dated), in the wide property ( a castle), with gardens and woods, the orangerie, and the chapel... very close to Tours, (less than 10 minutes drive) in the center of « Chateaux de la Loire » map (10 miles from Villandry, Amboise, Chenonceaux and Azay le Rideau, 15 from Loches). For 2 to 5 persons.
Well equipped kitchen, large living room with fire place, 2 bedrooms including a 'cathedral room', 2 bathrooms (shower and bath).2 toilets. Very nice decoration, charm and high confort.. Beds are ready when you arrive. Indoor and outdoor games and toys available at the property . Property well secured for children. Outdoor furniture for a nice time on the lawn. Also a special place carved in the stone for having breakfast, lunch or a tea, adminrign a large and beautiful landscape on surroundings and nature... Close to the village and restaurants and shopping center; bicycle tracks, close from the house,, fishing, boat canoe cayak renting in the village. Animals not admitted. Troglodyte caves are a curiosity of the property also. Visit the Chapelle of the property, have nice walks in the woods...
A lot of nice places in the property to have a rest or take a tea after using the swimming pool : open and heated from May 1rst in 2026 to end of september
A dream for children too who will have the opportunity to play in the park and in the woods, in all security (property completely closed). .
Also possible Promenade in an old british car...
Possible location for week-ends and half weeks: please, ask the owner
15 mn far from numerous castles: Villandry, Chenonceaux, Azay le Rideau, then Blois , Chinon and Langeais . very close from Loire wineyards, caves: Vouvray (10 mn), Chinon (40 mn)
Looking forward to welcoming you at home ..., for a wonderful stay in our beautiful and fairy Loire Valley !
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About the area
Larçay
Located in Larçay, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Chateaux de la Loire and Château de Tours are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Labyrinthe de Maïs Popcorn Tours and Prébendes d'Oé Garden. Travelling with kids? Consider Olivier Debré Contemporary Art Centre and Botanical Garden. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking.
Stade de la Vallee du Cher - 11 min drive - 7.0 km
Parc des Expositions de Tours - 11 min drive - 7.1 km
Zone Commerciale de la Vrillonnerie - 12 min drive - 9.4 km
Vinci International Convention Centre - 13 min drive - 8.8 km
Saint-Gatien Cathedral - 15 min drive - 9.4 km
Getting around
Montlouis-sur-Loire Veretz Station - 5 min drive
Tours (TUF-Tours - Loire Valley) - 12 min drive
Restaurants
Mcdonald’s - 7 min drive
Le Clapotis - 3 min drive
Quick - 6 min drive
McDonald's - 10 min drive
Brasserie les Z'Artisans - 9 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does The Fairy House chic & charm. Loire Chateaux Amboise. Heated swimming pool May have a pool?
Yes, this property has an indoor pool and an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.
How much does it cost to stay at The Fairy House chic & charm. Loire Chateaux Amboise. Heated swimming pool May?
As of 9 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Fairy House chic & charm. Loire Chateaux Amboise. Heated swimming pool May on 12 May 2026 start from AU$514, 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.
Is The Fairy House chic & charm. Loire Chateaux Amboise. Heated swimming pool May pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at The Fairy House chic & charm. Loire Chateaux Amboise. Heated swimming pool May?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at The Fairy House chic & charm. Loire Chateaux Amboise. Heated swimming pool May?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at The Fairy House chic & charm. Loire Chateaux Amboise. Heated swimming pool May?
Checkout is at 9:00 AM.
Where is The Fairy House chic & charm. Loire Chateaux Amboise. Heated swimming pool May located?
This family-friendly Larçay holiday home is located on a river, within 3 mi (5 km) of Chateaux de la Loire, Tours Kart Indoor and Youpimom Amusement Center. Labyrinthe de Maïs Popcorn Tours and Prébendes d'Oé Garden are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
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Exceptional
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Summer family holiday to explore Chateau's and local towns. Property was great and plenty of activities in the local area - bike rides, kayaking, wine tasting, caves and very good restaurants.
We enjoyed everything about our stay! The hosts Marie Noelle and Pierre were very hospitable. They took the time to show us around their beautiful property and helped us with our plans. Highly recommend booking!
We had such a lovely time at The Fairy House. It is self-contained and quiet and really like being a fairy tale with a brilliant, beautiful and unique house built into the rock/cave on one side which, as well as being, fun and different, kept it cool in the summer. The pool was brilliant and easy to access and get into and the location was close to Tours, the Cher, the Loire and many, many, many Chateaux. The information at the property for things to do was great and we were able to cook, rest, recuperate and explore brilliantly from there. On top of all of that, we couldn’t hope for a kinder and better host than Marie-Noelle. She was friendly, knowledgable, kind and helpful and made us feel so welcome there for a holiday. We had the best time.
Charming Hosts and a Perfect Loire Valley Hideaway
We had a wonderful stay in this accommodation and would like to thank you very much. Not only was the house great, but the pool and beautiful surroundings made our holiday extra special. We would also like to emphasise the excellent location, which is perfect for excursions to the impressive châteaux on the Loire. However, what made our stay truly exceptional was the warm hospitality and helpfulness of the hosts, which went far beyond the great breakfast service. We will definitely be back and can highly recommend this accommodation. Many thanks for an unforgettable time!
Dirk L.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Rodrigo T.
7 Jan 2016
Amazing time
The house is wonderfull and the owner (very kind and generous) gave us all the necessary support to make our stay unforgetable. My family and I loved the rich history of the place. Comfortable beds and all the necessary structure for an independent stay. We faced a initial problem with the hot water, promptly solved by the onwer. We will definitevely return and suggest to all of our friends.
Rodrigo T.
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
Thanks for your nice words! We really enjoyed welcoming your nice family at home, for 2015 year end, in our beautiful Loire Valley: châteaux are wonderful specially decorated for Christmas season, as well as decoration of Tours, smaller towns and stores, food markets are so rich and interesting. All seasons are different, but all are perfect for a stay, and offer large activities for unforgettable holidays: history, wonderful chateaux, outstanding and various gardens, caves to visit and wines to taste, food markets to discover, antiquing; also, in summer, cayaking on the Cher, cycling on” Loire à vélo” tracks, discovering Beauval Zoo and Futuroscope...
We always have pleasure sharing our ideas with our guests, suggesting them about the best to do in Loire Valley according time they spend at home, and helping them organizing their stay!
We will have great pleasure to welcome you at home again, as well as your friends.
Best wishes for 2016!
Everything about this property is special. The cottage is wonderfully charming, one-of-kind and clean. The property is secure with a fence and driveway gate. Marie is the most welcoming hostess that we have experienced in more than two decades of renting homes!
As mentioned in other reviews, the staircase of this home is narrow and steep. This was not a problem for us, but might be difficult for some.
We hope to enjoy a longer visit at Marie's property in the future. Thank you, Marie, for everything!
The Stay far exceeded our expectations. From the moment I booked it communication was prompt, friendly and clear. Great directions to the property.We were met at property by Marie-Noelle who gave us the tour of the property and many great tips of things to do in the area and an unexpected treat for us in the kitchen.The house was spotless and bright and airy - beautiful stone work, wooden spiral staircase leading up to the spacious bedrooms on the 1st and 2nd floors each decorated thougthfullynote- the stairs may be difficult for those with mobility issues.Staying here felt like a step back in history. The house has everything you would need for cooking, laundry, and entertainment- with games and the TV.The porch and the heated pool were lovely.There is a path up and around the main house property which was great for a short work out and cool view. While the house was great what touched us most was how wonderful our host was. We are grateful to her for all her thougthfulness and help.
Our stay at Marie-Noëlle's was just perfect. We travelled with our two kids, aged 5 & 2, there was lots of beautiful outdoor space for them to play; plus the trampoline & all-weather pool which was more than we could have hoped for. She was so welcoming & had thought of everything for the kids - even a night light in their bedroom.
A short car trip away, we could access everything we needed - boulangerie, supermarché, pharmacy etc. And we were a really short drive to the amazing city of Tours with all it has to offer.
Marie-Noëlle helped us plan our time there - she let us know when the loacl food markets were, helped us organise a boat trip on Le Cher etc. Plus knew all the local things for kids: zoo, aquarium, mini-train etc. She even delivered us fresh pastries on our first morning!
We had our own space plus designated outdoor area. It was a beautiful oasis of calm & it was a real wrench to leave after a week there. We would highly recommend & hope to return one day soon. Thank you, Marie-Noëlle!!!
As mentioned in other reviews the owners are very kind, friendly and helpful, fresh croissant and bread a welcome surprise some mornings. They are obviously very proud of the property and its renovations, but they are completely unaware of how their rental functions for a family.
We found the property awkward and disjointed, cold and smelling of damp. The living room does not have enough space or comfy seats to relax in, the dining table is too large and dominates the room. The kitchen is small and basic, the kettle dangerously located on top of the fridge!
There is no private outdoor space but a shared garden overlooked by the owners chateau, with the main driveway running through it. The pool is NOT private as listed but shared with other residents, and is a 150 meter walk away. The pool was not cleaned while we were there, with debris at the bottom.
The stairs in the house are treacherous.
Somewhere to hang clothes in the first floor bedroom would be useful, also the single bed in that room is not suitable to sleep on.
Expensive for the accommodation provided.
Jeff C.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Sept 2024
L’excellence des vacances de nos hôtes (validée 5 étoiles à l'unanimité depuis 14 ans) est mon objectif. Vos commentaires dénigrants, avec de nombreux points faux, m’ont beaucoup peinée :
- La maison, conçue avec des caves rafraichissantes, a une température fraiche appréciée. Cet été le choc de température outdoor 36 C° /indoor a pu donner une impression d’humidité ponctuelle
- La grande table est appréciée pour les diners et activités familiales.
- Vous m’avez confirmé le confort du canapé: nous allons vérifier celui nos 2 nouveaux fauteuils !
- Nos hôtes valident depuis 10 ans que la cuisine est parfaitement équipée et adaptée pour des repas à 5
- La bouilloire en hauteur (sécurité des enfants) est déplaçable!
- Salon de jardin sous l’auvent de charme, chaises longues + parasol sur la pelouse sont dédiés à la maison, 100% privatifs
- La piscine (à 80 et non 150 m) dans le parc de 2 hectares du château est 100% réservée à nos deux gites :la famille de 3 personnes du 2e gite, souvent en visite, vous a permis une très grande disponibilité
- La piscine est chauffée, aspirée, filtrée, nettoyée au quotidien. Un rouleau de papier sopalin tombé dans l'eau a été retiré le lendemain matin : indiquer que la piscine n’était pas nettoyée pendant votre séjour est tout simplement faux!
- Les escaliers de la maison sont équipés de rampes sécurisant bien les familles avec enfants qui adorent la « maison de fées »
- Il existe bien une penderie pour vêtements au 1er étage et un lit d'ap
Wir haben es genossen, die Touraine von Larcay aus zu erleben. Die Lage nahe bei Tours ist ideal, um die Schlösser und Gärten, Städte und Landschaften im Herzen Frankreichs zu erleben, sei es per Auto oder mit dem Fahrrad. Das Haus ist sehr gemütlich, zweckmäßig und schön eingerichtet, und ruhig gelegen. Die Besitzerin ist ausgeprochen freundlich und reagiert auf alles sofort.
Nous avons passé une semaine formidable dans le domaine du chateau. De l’emplacement idéal, à la beauté des lieux, l’accueil chaleureux et très professionnel des propriétaires. Notre fille de 5 ans était ravie également. Une belle découverte qui ne demande qu’à être renouvelée. Merci 🙏
Tout est parfait à Rochecave, l'accueil chaleureux, le domaine enchanteur, la situation parfaite pour visiter la région, la piscine pour se détendre en fin de journée ...
L’accueil était parfait. Marie-Noelle est très sympathique et très accueillante.
Le cadre est enchanteur. Le domaine permet une totale évasion.
La location est très propre et fonctionnelle avec une piscine très entretenue.
Je recommande vivement.
My husband’s family is from Tours, and we come almost every year for a visit. This property is definitely one of our favorite that we have ever stayed in.
Marie-Noëlle was a gracious host who made us feel very welcome. She was extremely welcoming to our young children who were presented with a pool, a trampoline, pedal cars, a croquet set, as well as other fun items to pass their time.
There are two very standout features of this property, one being the location. It it truly less than 10 minutes outside of Tours, but the views change so completely that you feel transported to the countryside. Such an easy trip in and out of town let us be far more relaxed in our daily planning around groceries and meals out.
The second feature that really stands this property apart is this sort of troglodyte terrace that can be used for meals, or for sipping wine and watching the sun set. The views of the property, and the surrounding fields from this terrace location feel a bit unreal. Our slow meals at “home” watching the changing colors of the sky were some of the most special of our trip.
I will reiterate what other reviewers have said regarding the stairs, they are steep and skinny and I can imagine them being an issue for some visitors, but we were okay with them.
We stayed for 10 days and are already looking forward to booking again the next summer we visit Tours.
Het huis is geweldig en volledig voorzien van alles wat je maar nodig hebt en Marie-Noëlle was de ideale gastvrouw: zeer aangenaam, vriendelijk en altijd bereikbaar voor een woordje uitleg en toeristische tips!
Une location exceptionnelle dans une région magnifique
Rochecave est en soi « une invitation au voyage » . Le lieu est magnifique et chargé d’une belle histoire. Avec un grand parc, des activités pour les enfants ( dont une très belle piscine) il ravira les plus jeunes !! Une maison troglodyte décorée avec beaucoup de goût, une belle salle de bain, une salle de douche très fonctionnelle, 2 belles chambres avec une literie au top, une cuisine opérationnelle et bien pensée. Le tout d’une propreté à couper le souffle . Bref tout pour permettre aux voyageurs, visitant cette belle région, de se poser après des journées bien remplies tant culturelles que gastronomiques 🙂.
Un grand merci à Marie Noël pour son accueil, sa disponibilité et ses attentions Tant vis à vis de nous que de notre petit garçon.
Bref nous recommandons ce lieu magnifique où luxe, calme et volupté vous accueillent.
Merci bcp. Nous reviendrons en famille !!!!
Quel beau séjour nous avons eu la chance de passer dans la propriété de Rochecave !
Le cadre superbe doublé d’une vue imprenable sur la vallée du Cher et la quiétude des lieux nous ont comblés. Nous n’oublions pas ce qui nous a également enchanté : L’accueil 5 étoiles de Marie-Noëlle qui, outre d’être charmante, est aux petits soins pour ses hôtes et toujours disponible. Le gîte est doté de tout le confort d’une maison familiale et même plus ! Tout est pensé pour se sentir bien et profiter de chaque instant dans un décor et un cadre qui fleurent bons Les vacances inoubliables :-)
A tous ceux d’entre vous qui lisent ce message : N’hésitez pas 1 seule seconde et laissez vous charmer à votre tour… Si cela était possible, nous mettrions beaucoup plus que 5 étoiles !!!
Un grand merci Marie-Noëlle pour votre gentillesse. Nous nous souviendrons toujours avec grand plaisir de cette belle semaine chez vous.
Valérie & Olivier
Nous avons passé un séjour formidable dans la propriété de Marie-Noëlle et sa famille.
La maison est superbement décorée, et tout y a été pensé pour que nous ne manquions de rien.
Le jardin est magnifique et bien entretenu... De superbes fleurs !
Nos enfants ont adoré jouer au trampoline et surtout avec les tracteurs à pédales :-)
Il faisait bon se rafraîchir à la piscine quand il faisait 30 degrés dehors !
Mention spéciale pour la petite chapelle où nous avons pu renouveller nos voeux de mariage pour nos 15 ans d'Union.
Et encore un grand merci à Marie-Noëlle qui nous a accueilli chaleureusement. Elle nous a donné de bons conseils de sorties et d'activités à faire dans la région, et nous a bien gaté aussi :-)
Nous reviendrons sans hésiter !
Toute la famille a beaucoup apprécié cette location. Une maison originale avec beaucoup de charme, bien équipée et agencée avec goût. Nous avons été particulièrement sensibles à l’accueil et la gentillesse de la propriétaire. L’endroit est idéal pour visiter la région, il est central, tout est à proximité. En fin d’après-midi, après nos excursions du jour, le petit tour à la piscine nous a fait du bien ! Un grand merci, nous recommandons vivement.
Nous avons passé un excellent séjour à Rochecave.
La maison était propre et très bien équipée. Les propriétaires sont très aimables et accueillants. L'endroit est magnifique et très approprié autant pour des visites que pour du repos. La piscine est un plus pour les enfants.
Séjour très agréable dans un gîte très bien placé, coquet, lumineux et calme. Dans une magnifique propriété et troglodyte de surcroît! Idéal pour une famille avec 2 enfants.
CECILE M.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020
About the host
Hosted by Marie Noelle
Why they chose this property
We will have a real pleasure to welcome you at the property, for extraordinary holidays in a very nice and historic place, in a wonderful area. The house is both confortable and full of charm
Languages:
English, French
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