In the house:

TV/DVD/Video

DVDs/CDs/Books

Coffee perc.

Washing machine

Dryer

Iron/ironing board

Towels and bed linen supplied.

'Le Bourg'

Riverside barn conversion with separate 'petite maison'

This Loire Valley house (gite) to rent is in the village of Barrou, in the department of Indre et Loire, Loire Valley, France and as the name suggests 'Le Bourg' is located in the centre of the village. Its situation means you have the benefits of experiencing a small French village but you are also ideally placed to visit all the major attractions of the Loire Valley plus some of the highlights of the neighbouring department of 'Vienne'

This Loire valley house offers very flexible accommodation for two couples / families or larger groups of up to 8 or 9.

There is secure off road parking for 2 vehicles

Accommodation:

Le Bourg is a delightful riverside barn conversion that exudes character and with its double-height beamed lounge and open aspect to the front and rear you cannot help but appreciate its ambiance.

There is an open fire to brighten up the chillier months at the beginning and end of the year.

You can dine in splendour at the great table inside or take advantage of the outdoor options, whether it be breakfast on the high terrace or alfresco on the spacious terrace which has views on to the river Creuse

There is a mezzanine bedroom off the main lounge, with a three-quarter 'sleigh bed' plus room for further single beds adding to the flexibility of the house- there is an en-suite bathroom off the mezzanine.

There is another double bedroom with its own private bathroom.

The main house has a galley kitchen with all you need for your self-catering holiday plus a separate laundry-room off.

'Studio David'

There is also a completely separate 'petite maison'-'Studio David' which has an open plan kitchen and lounge area  with bed settee downstairs and large bedroom upstairs with very flexible sleeping accommodation. The house has a modern shower-room.

  The flexibility offered by the house means that two couples can enjoy each other's company but also have the opportunity to have their 'own space' when they want it. There is also the option of allowing the children or the parents separate accommodation to do their 'own thing'.

Where we cannot offer you the tranquillity of a remote country gite what  you get in Barrou is a restaurant/bar, boulangerie (baker) boucherie (butcher) and épicier (grocer) all within walking distance of the house. There is a boulodrome in the centre of the village for ‘Petanque (boules).

The restaurant is typical of small villages of the region in that it is also has a separate bar area where the locals meet over coffee or a glass of wine to discuss the events of the day. It serves traditional fare at good prices and is a good place to join the locals for lunch - you will not be disappointed.

Only 10 minutes away is the pretty spa town of La Roche Posay with its Casino, racecourse and golf course.

There is also live music every Saturday night in Paulmy only 15km away. The 'Bar de l'Union' is a popular venue for 'blues' bands plus the usual mix of 60's rock & pop.

Within 45 mins of the house you also have the beautiful sandy beaches of the St.Cyr Leisure Parc. and  Bellebouche within La Brenne Natural Parc-- also ideal for walking and bird-watching-- so there is no need to drive to the coast!

There is also safe river swimming at nearby Lesigny and La Roche Posay.

So you can have a true French village experience with these additional holiday choices all in one

Barrou
Area: Centre / Val de Loire
Department: Indre-et-Loire
Population: 496
Surface: 3 071 hectares
Altitude: 53 meters

The department of Indre-et-Loire is what was formerly the Touraine Region within the Loire Valley.

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