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15th Century Unique Romantic Cottage, Near Historic Town Of Richelieu, France

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Pool
Outdoor dining
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, WiFi
Property grounds
TV, DVD player, table tennis, books

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer

About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

15th Century Unique Romantic Cottage, Near Historic Town Of Richelieu, France

Jasmine cottage is sweet and quaint with stunning views. Nr the town of Richelieu. property has recently undergone, major and thoughtful renovation, high quality well equipped accommodation.. Our secluded cottage is set in 1/2 acre. With so many different eating al fresco dining areas, charming in day, and magical at night. Both of 2 bedrooms have ensuite bathrooms, one upstairs, one downstairs (unit).making it very private for 2 couples holidaying together. We have an excellent village: Monts- sur Guesnes facilities our, general store, bakery, bar/restaurant, bank, cashmachine, Postoffice, newsagent, pharmacy,artist gallery,tourist information, theatre. 10mins to the historic town of Richelieu, which provides many amenties, ancient market, beautiful squares, chateau park, open air swimming. We are ideally located for exploring the beautiful countryside, as well as famous attractions, Chateaux, vineyards futurescope, golf courses, cycle routes, horse riding, zoos, canoeing.

Property manager

nigel john berry

Languages

English, French

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub
  • Massage
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Limo/town car service
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • One pet total (up to 22 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 steps to reach entrance
  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: outside of Jasmine Cottage

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle parking
  • Golf
  • Table tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Bicycle parking
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Recycling
  • Towels (changed on request)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 22

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total (up to 22 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: older children or young child in same room with pa

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 10
Note from host: couple's families
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number 1620699132466

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed GBP 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

15th Century Unique Romantic Historic Town Richelieu France
15th Century Unique Romantic Historic Town Richelieu France

About the area

Map
Prinçay, Nouvelle-Aquitaine

What's nearby

  • Château du Rivau - 28 min drive - 28.4 km
  • Château de la Mothe-Chandeniers - 35 min drive - 33.8 km
  • Royal Abbey of Fontevaud - 42 min drive - 41.1 km
  • Futuroscope - 46 min drive - 48.3 km
  • Arena Futuroscope - 46 min drive - 48.3 km

Getting around

  • Loudun Station - 20 min drive
  • Poitiers (PIS-Biard) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Le Savignois - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Jouffroy Marie-Noëlle - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Relais des Deux Provinces - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Au Rendez-Vous des Chasseurs - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Café du Cheval Blanc - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does 15th Century Unique Romantic Cottage, Near Historic Town Of Richelieu, France have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is 15th Century Unique Romantic Cottage, Near Historic Town Of Richelieu, France pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 22 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at 15th Century Unique Romantic Cottage, Near Historic Town Of Richelieu, France?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 15th Century Unique Romantic Cottage, Near Historic Town Of Richelieu, France?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 15th Century Unique Romantic Cottage, Near Historic Town Of Richelieu, France located?

This family-friendly Prinçay cottage is located in a rural location, 4.4 mi (7.1 km) from Loire-Anjou-Touraine Regional Natural Park, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Charbonneau-Lassay Museum and Sainte-Chapelle de Champigny-sur-Veude. Loudun Karting and Château du Rivau are also within 16 mi (25 km).

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15th Century Unique Romantic Cottage, Near Historic Town Of Richelieu, France Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David T.

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

Lovely Place

A fantastic place to get away fromeverything. Very friendly hosts.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gerald H.

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

Jasmin cottage

Peaceful location, lovely garden with far reaching views and the perfect hosts.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

nigel j.

Beautiful unique cottage and charming garden

wouderful setting, everything you need. so many different places to eat and dine. day and night. will return soon
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2017

10/10 Excellent

Deborah Mackay

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

Lovely little place with charm

A three night stay to break our journey back to Roscoff and lovely to relax here. Unfortunately due to weather (it was October!) we couldn't sit outside which looks a lovely space. Hopefully we will be back in better weather.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Theresa P.

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

Lovely Cottage and Garden

Lovely property with a beautiful, enclosed garden which was throughly enjoyed by our two dogs. Sandra and Nigel were excellent hosts, very welcoming and really helpful, Sandra even booked the vets for us for our return paperwork! xxx
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Matthew C.

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

Lovely stay, would love to come again!

Stunning property, such a huge garden, the pictures don’t do it justice! So much space, the pool and hot tub are fab and it was great to have a few BBQs and make use of the pizza oven. The cottage is beautiful and quaint and stays nice and cool in the heat. Beautiful rural area and close to amenities and not far from Chinon. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

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

A tranquil stay

A quirky property full of character that we enjoyed staying at. Excellent communication with hosts Nigel and his wife. Excellent outside areas to sit and catch the sun or shade at any point in the day and the pool was a welcome relief when the temperatures rose. Richelieu is not to be missed nor either is Mont-sur-Guesnes. We certainly enjoyed the tranquility of the area and would return if we were to come to the area again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alain R., Fécamp, France

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

Marvellous

Finally a real vacation! A magnificent house, typical of the region, very caring hosts. A huge garden full of surprises, a beautiful swimming pool and sun, sun, sun It is possible to visit many tourist places nearby, and also to enjoy local specialties: Chinon wines and goat cheeses. We really had a wonderful week
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Melvin B.

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

Holiday

The cottage is quaint in superb grounds. It has all the facilities that we needed, however it is a little disjointed in terms of one bedroom being away from the centre. The host was brilliant & helped us when needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Anne B.

A Relaxing Country Retreat in Beautiful Central France

What a gem! Nigel and Sandra Berry have created a country cottage with all you will need for a relaxing stay. The property is enchanting. The location is central to many historic and significant cultural sites. Nigel and Sandra themselves are wonderful hosts. I would stay there again in a heartbeat and can highly recommend their gite.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Eugène P.

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

Looking for rest? This is the place to be.

We stayed for two weeks in this beautiful house. If you are really looking for a quiet location where the birds are the only sound you hear, then this is the best place to be. The very old house has been wonderfully converted by Nigel into a beautiful place to stay. You have a huge garden at your disposal where you can always find a place to rest or be active from morning to night. Nigel and Sandra, as owners and neighbors, keep a modest background but are ready to help you if you ask for it. From this location it is great to walk between the sunflowers or go by car into the area to beautiful cities such as Tours, Poitiers, Richelieu, La Rochelle and other places. The area you cross offers beautiful views and nice villages.
Stayed 15 nights in Aug 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine Cottage

We spent a very relaxing week here in early July this year. We have visited the Loire Valley many times but this was our first stay in the Chinon area, which is a beautiful and tranquil part of France. The cottage is an excellent base for exploring the area which we did mostly on bikes. The roads are very quiet and ideal for cycling. The gite is very comfortable, well appointed and tastefully decorated. Everything you could possibly need is supplied and Nigel and Sandra are superb hosts. We enjoyed our evening meals on the patio, looking out over beautiful countryside.The highlight of our week was the Bistrot meal, prepared by Sandra and served by Nigel. Thoroughly recommended.

10/10 Excellent

Sam B.

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

A fantastic stay in a beautiful location

We had a fabulous time staying at Jasmine Cottage. The location is very rural - exactly what we wanted for peace, quiet and switching off from the outside world. We would recommend to anyone who wants a relaxing, stress free holiday in a beautiful location. Our 15 year old found the pace slow, but there was plenty to do in the surrounding area if you like to visit markets, chateaux, historical buildings etc. We went to Futuroscope. We would NOT recommend it. We spent the entire day queuing and the experiences lasted only one or two minutes each. Don't waste your money! The grounds of Jasmine Cottage are beautifully maintained by the owners and they were on hand if we needed anything. We had a lovely evening with the owners who couldn't have been more helpful if they had tried. Perfect company. The cottage is lovely and had everything we needed. A fantastic holiday, so thank you to Nigel and Sandra. We'll be coming back!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

christelle S.

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

Un petit coin de paradis

Charmant cottage à la campagne, mais néanmoins à proximité de multiples sites remarquables ! Les extérieurs sont magnifiques, sans vis à vis, la piscine et le jacuzzi sont vraiment un plus ! Amateurs d'Histoire, venez sans hésiter ! Merci pour tout Nigel
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra O.

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

Beautiful property

Very comfortable property set in lovely and peaceful private garden with stunning views. Very convenient for chateaux visits but equally enjoyable for relaxing.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

betty l.

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

Séjour très agréable dans un environnement extraordinaire.

L'environnement est magnifique, le cottage est très bien situé pour visiter les châteaux environnants. Il faut savoir, que sur l'annonce est indiqué 2 lits de 135/190, dans la chambre séparée, c'est un lit de 160 ce qui est plus agréable. Rien ne manque, à part d'ustensiles pour le barbecue et des éclairages pour pouvoir manger sur la terrasse le soir. Nous avons passés un séjour très agréable avec piscine, salon de jardin ( 2 ), des velos, table de ping-pong, le + c'est le jacuzzi. Nous reviendrons avec un grand plaisir et merci au propriétaire de son accueil malgré notre heure tardive. Il faut découvrir cet endroit, le cottage est admirablement décoré avec goût. Merci encore. Les Normands.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike Q.

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

Rural retreat

We spent two weeks at this property as a family of three, and thoroughly enjoyed all of it. Great garden, lovely property, with lots of charm and numerous seating areas to enjoy. It's in a lovely rural and peaceful area, with great views and so little light pollution that you get great night time views of the stars. The hosts, Nigel and Sandra were very friendly and helpful, and we spent a really enjoyable evening with them over some drinks and food - thanks again! The gite is ideal for two couples or in our case one teenage child, but anyone with young children might struggle with the bedrooms. It's worth mentioning that the newer one isn't linked internally with the rest of the gite. Definitely recommend!!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Sarah C., Bournemouth, England

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

Peaceful and relaxing getaway

What a lovely house, lovely hot tub, lovely views - peaceful and unobtrusive hosts. Nigel and Sandra certainly have made a lovely getaway - great for us as a couple but also for families - surrounded by fruit trees (Delicious apples but figs out of season) and unspoilt views of the french countryside. Bikes available - we were kindly loaned the electric ones - which meant we could go off exploring on dry quiet roads and buy daily bread and croissants from nearby village of Guesnes. It is how ever, quite remote so need car to go to larger towns of Saumur, Chinon and Richelieu - which were all great for sightseeing and eating. The Green Path from Richelieu to chinon was great for walking (old railway) and very quiet. A wonderful relaxing week. Definitely worth a visit
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

John S.

Brilliant cottage in quiet countryside, within easy reach of charming towns and villages

Well we found a little bit of paradise. The setting was perfect,quiet, charming, relaxing, an excellent way to wind down. The hosts Nigel and Sandra were so welcoming and had gone the extra mile to ensure we had all we needed. The facilities at Jasmine cottage are first class from various garden games-badminton,darts,boules,croquet and bikes plus plunge pool nestled between the lavender bushes and fig trees and a bubbly hot tub.The surrounding area of Richelieu,very pretty with a beautiful parkland to wander round.Would recommend a trip to Samaur also. Thank you Nigel and Sandra for your kind hospitality on the thursday night,i do hope we can return to your lovely Jasmine Cottage in the near future.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Lynn B.

First rate!

Great property, well thought out with everything you need. Beautiful garden area and lots of well considered seating areas. The hot tub was bliss!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Garth A.

Wonderful Vacation... well chilled

Many, many thanks to Sandra a Nigel for providing us with a wonderful holiday escape. We wanted a French Holiday where we could relax and enjoy peace and tranquility, mixed with all the usual French atmosphere, village life, food and wine. Jasmine Cottage and the surrounding area provided all this... and some. When the dusk chorus ended and the cicadas finished their mating calls. All you could hear was nothing... absolutely nothing. Watching the sun set, with a nice glass (or two) of your favourite tipple was wonderful. Jasmin Cottage was well equipped and very comfortable. So whether you want to stay local, or visit all the Loire attractions, Jasmin Cottage is an ideal base. Nigel and Sandra were on hand if you needed advise or information... but never intrusive. Thanks once again, from a very ’chilled’ Garth and Jane
Stayed 12 nights in May 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

David Boyle

Jasmine Cottage July 2017

My wife and I stayed in Jasmine cottage for the 2nd week of our holiday in France. This is first class accommodation the best we have stayed in Sandra and Nigel have created the perfect holiday retreat both inside and out you can not help but just relax the moment you drive down the driveway. This property is totally private yet Sandra and Nigel are on hand if you need them. Lots of nice villages to visit also so all in all the perfect get away. David and Denise Lawrence Boyle
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Rob W.

Beautiful, relaxing, quiet cottage with a fantastic garden and plunge pool

Great place. Cottage is very comfortable, and well appointed and very well cared for. The garden area is lovely - very large, with different places to sit as the sun crosses. This was our second stay - and it was as good as the first visit. Great countryside, lots of walks around the farm tracks, Richelieu and Loudun are the nearest towns - both lovely. We thoroughly recommend this place. Owners Nigel and Sandra are excellent hosts.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Nadine S.

Fantastically relaxing holiday cottage

Jasmine Cottage is fantastic place to relax and unwind. The cottage has everything you could need including some extra British plugs points which was very useful if youve forgotten to pack an adaptor. The garden is an absolute joy....huge, beautifully planted and with lots of places to sit in both sun and shade. We had great weather and spent lot's of time in the pool, barbequeing on the patio, as well as playing table tennis. Nigel and Sandra were great hosts and offered lots on information about places to visit, as well as providing us with fresh eggs from their chickens. The surrounding area has lots to do. We enjoyed the zoo at Doue La Fontaine, Chateau Villandry and Samur. A real highlight was lunch at Ricadeaux (sp?) in Loudon.....amazing food, friendly service and really reasonably priced. We highly recommend this cottage to anyone looking for a relaxing break.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Gianna B.

Gorgeous, relaxing cottage in beautiful French countryside

We had a fabulous holiday a few weeks ago in this charming cottage. It has been very thoughtfully decorated and has everything you need. What makes it even more special is the garden and the various places to sit and enjoy the views and the tranquility of the surrounding countryside. It really is an idyllic escape from the noise and bustle of the UK. The planting encourages lots of insects and birds, as well as animals, and also offers lots of places to sit in the shade. The plunge pool is an added bonus on those very hot days. Nigel and Sandra, the owners, were very welcoming and always on hand if we needed anything, from sharing their hens' eggs to offering advice on local markets and places to visit. They were never intrusive and the whole property feels very private and secluded. The nearby town of Richelieu is very beautiful, as are many of the medieval towns along the Loire, such as Chinon (a particular favourite), Montsoreau and Saumur. We also highly recommend Fontevraud Abbey. If you have an interest in history, there is lots to see and do, much of it involving Joan of Arc and the Plantagenets! You do need to use a car a fair bit to get around, but the roads are good and not at all busy. We highly recommend this property if you want to get away from it all and sink into the relaxed, easy and convivial lifestyle of the Loire valley and surrounding areas.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2016