Title: Charming XVIIIth-Century Cottage Near Chinon – Private Garden, Terrace & Game Room - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Charming cottage in Saint-Benoît-la-Forêt with private garden, near Loire Castles Family-friendly cottage in Saint-Benoit-la-Foret ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23320000/23318300/23318256/9a7a2be9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23320000/23318300/23318256/8f934bcf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace, DVD player, foosball](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23320000/23318300/23318256/9e58ef5c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23320000/23318300/23318256/a6988ebe.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23320000/23318300/23318256/50df0a42.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location At Authentic cottage near Loire Castles, private garden, you can look forward to a terrace, a garden, and an arcade/game room. In addition to laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. 8.0 Very good ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61184 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Barbecue grill - Washer - Fireplace - Parking available - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Charming cottage in Saint-Benoît-la-Forêt with private garden, near Loire Castles 4 km from Chinon, in an 18th century farmhouse in a 12th and 17th century priory (owners' residence), in the heart of the Chinon forest. Ground floor: kitchen, living room, bathroom, toilet. Upstairs: 1st bedroom (\[hidden\] cm bed), 2nd bedroom (\[hidden\] cm bed), 3rd bedroom (2 single beds), shower/toilet. High chair and cot. WIFI connection. Electric heating (extra charge). Private, independent and shaded enclosed garden of \[hidden\] m² and south-facing terrace (quality garden furniture, deckchairs). Tumble dryer and \[hidden\] m² games room (p-pong, table football) shared with 2nd gîte in another outbuilding. Children's swing. The layout of the premises preserves everyone's privacy. Included: sheets/beds made, towels and table linen, tea towels. wood provided. In the heart of Touraine and the Châteaux of the Loire, not far from the famous vineyards of Chinon and Bourgueil, the Grammont gîte offers high-end services for a calm and relaxing holiday, just like the surrounding countryside. The interior design, the choice of furniture and bedding, the decoration, the colours and materials used, everything here exudes authenticity and good taste. The fires in the tuffeau stone fireplace in the living room will enhance the warm atmosphere felt as soon as you cross the threshold of the gîte. It is located in a clearing on the edge of the Chinon forest and benefits from a location near an old 12th century priory which also houses another rental. The layout of the premises is such that this magnificent gîte benefits from its own wooded garden, partly enclosed by walls, perfectly private and independent. Without any vis-à-vis, you will love to relax there in perfect privacy on sunny days. The price does not include: The price does not include heating and electricity. CHARGING YOUR ELECTRIC VEHICLE IS NOT ALLOWED IN THIS ACCOMMODATION. Microwave, Washing machine, Enclosed space, Dishwasher, Barbecue, Television, Fireplace (or insert), Garden furniture, Heritage, Tradition, Tumble dryer, Freezer/Fridge-freezer, Internet:cpl or wifi, Sheets included, Baby equipment, Final cleaning option, Parking, Terrace, Garden, DVD player, Towels included, Towels option, Sheets option. Option to be paid on site: Cleaning fee: €80. Property managed by a professional. Unless stated, services such as cleaning, bed linen, towels etc. are not included in the price of this rental. If pets are allowed (information in the advertisement), charges may be applicable. Only equipment mentioned in this advertisement are present. Equipment not mentioned are not considered to be present. Unless there is an electric charging station in the accommodation, charging electric vehicles is prohibited. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Dishwasher - Freezer - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - DVD player - Games - TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio - Terrace ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - In a rural location ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Foosball table ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,184 square feet ## Similar properties ![Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109820000/109812700/109812609/5a419afc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Le Logis des Diligences Montsoreau - Washer 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-13&endDate=2025-11-14&selected=109812609&PinnedHotelID=109812609&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116330000/116328500/116328479/173b7c76.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Charming gîte in the Loire castles Candes-Saint-Martin - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Outdoor space [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-13&endDate=2025-11-14&selected=116328479&PinnedHotelID=116328479&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/87000000/86450000/86447100/86447017/603bd24e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Gîte Chinon, chez Marie Chinon - Kitchen - Washer - Outdoor space - Microwave [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-13&endDate=2025-11-14&selected=86447017&PinnedHotelID=86447017&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor pool, a heated pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/78000000/77840000/77836400/77836318/9677b243.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Gîte for 6 people on the banks of the Loire! 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### We should mention Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation ### Property is also known as 12518079919 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C47.18084%2C0.29324&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=E1q7twnrkfGz6dJKXqZg4KaiwS0=) Saint-Benoît-la-Forêt, Centre-Loire Valley #### What's nearby - Château de la Grille - 8 min drive - 5.4 km - Domaine Couly-Dutheil - 8 min drive - 6.7 km - Forteresse Royale de Chinon - 9 min drive - 7.4 km - Château de Sonnay - 10 min drive - 6.0 km - Château d'Usse - 18 min drive - 17.9 km #### Getting around - Chinon Station - 8 min drive - Tours (TUF-Tours - Loire Valley) - 42 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪La Cabane A Vin - ‬10 min drive - ‪La Dilettante - ‬10 min drive - ‪Le Bistrot du Marché - ‬9 min drive - ‪Royal Chinon - ‬8 min drive - ‪Couly-Dutheil - ‬9 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Authentic cottage near Loire Castles, private garden pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Authentic cottage near Loire Castles, private garden? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Authentic cottage near Loire Castles, private garden? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Authentic cottage near Loire Castles, private garden located? > This family-friendly Saint-Benoit-la-Foret cottage is located in a rural location, just steps from Loire-Anjou-Touraine Regional Natural Park and Chateaux de la Loire. Pierre et Bertrand Couly and Château de la Grille are also within 3 mi (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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