Charming cottages on historical site 12th century

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 590 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Luzé, Centre-Val De Loire

Château du Rivau24 min drive
Chateau de Villandry48 min drive
Futuroscope50 min drive
Tours (TUF-Tours - Loire Valley)55 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Garden

About this property

Luxurious Self Catering Gites at the Unique Estate of The Abbaye de Bois-Aubry.

Our two gites, dating back to 13th century, have been completely restored, providing a good balance between French tradition and modern comfort, enhancing the spirit of your holiday. The gites are located by the outdoor swimming pool and entry to the private estate is through the main automatic gates. Each gite has a private parking space within the communal area, ensuring secure parking for your peace of mind. The gites, La Porterie, and Le Grenier A Grains are of different sizes, have individual gardens and the Abbaye, as a romantic backdrop, ensures harmony and privacy. As a holiday destination, there is so much to see. We will offer you a guided tour of the estate where you may also visit the tomb of Yul Brynner; the glamour of Hollywood in rural France!

We, Christine and Marc-Oliver, welcome you to our unique home. We live on the estate and will be available to greet you on arrival and assist you daily if required. We speak fluent English yet will be happy to develop your French.

And for the little "fans", you'll find the last info on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/ABBAYE-DE-BOIS-AUBRY/103914159863

Property manager

Marc-Olivier Gribomont

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Washer

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 20

Check out before 10:00 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

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

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 required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Luzé

Located in Luzé, this holiday home is in a rural area and near theme parks. Château du Rivau and Chateau des Roches Tranchelion are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Loire-Anjou-Touraine Regional Natural Park and Chatellerault Forest Park. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing, fishing and winery tours.

Luzé, Centre-Val De Loire

What's nearby

Château du Rivau - 24 min drive
Chateau Azay-Le-Rideau - 39 min drive
Chateau d'Usse - 47 min drive
Chateau de Villandry - 48 min drive
Futuroscope - 50 min drive

Getting around

Port de Piles Station - 17 min drive
Poitiers (PIS-Biard) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

Chez Andrée - 16 min drive
Pizza Ranch - 17 min drive
Au Gardon Frit - 16 min drive
Bar de la Plage - 16 min drive
L'Ibisa - 17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming cottages on historical site 12th century pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming cottages on historical site 12th century?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming cottages on historical site 12th century?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming cottages on historical site 12th century located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Loire-Anjou-Touraine Regional Natural Park and 11.3 mi (18.1 km) from Château du Rivau. Descartes Monument and Domaine Charles Joguet are also within 16 miles (25 km).

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

2/10 Terrible

Rebecca B.

15 Aug 2023

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

We could not even stay one night. No refund.

Bathroom and bedroom open plan. No door on the toilet! Thick beam 1.5m from the ground to get to the bed. At 5'2" I had to duck my husband at over 6' - impossible. Specified a tall husband and they didn't mention it. Door to adjoining property with such large gaps around it - this is a public room and you will be able to hear men urinating. Hosts refused any refund. Our holiday ruined!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ronald A., Amersfoort , Nederland

11 Aug 2022

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

Geweldig genoten

Super vakantie gehad, geweldige locatie bij een Abdij met veel historie,gastvrouw en heer zijn in 1 woord fantastisch,je voelt je gelijk welkom. Komen hier graag nog een keer terug

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Teresa S.

14 Sept 2021

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

Traumhafter Urlaub in außergewöhnlicher Unterkunft

Wir hatten 2 wunderschöne Wochen bei Marc und Christine, die unheimlich nett und hilfsbereit sind. Das Kloster ist eine ganz außergewöhnliche Kulisse für einen Urlaub. Das Ferienhaus ist sehr sauber und bestens ausgestattet, uns hat nichts gefehlt. Der Pool ist ebenfalls sehr sauber und lädt zum Schwimmen ein. Ein besonderes Erlebnis waren die Ausfahrten mit dem Jeep, zu denen Marc uns eingeladen hat. Der Sternenhimmel mit Milchstraße (!!!) war überwältigend! Durch die Abgeschiedenheit konnten wir perfekt entspannen, dazu hat auch beigetragen, dass wir für guten Handyempfang ein paar Meter vor die Haustür gehen mussten. Da legt man das Handy eher mal weg ;-) Wir haben viele gute Tipps für Ausflüge in die nähere und weitere Umgebung und für Restaurants bekommen. Vielen Dank auch für die Hilfe mit unserem Auto! Wir kommen gerne wieder und können dieses Feriendomizil wärmstens empfehlen!

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Thilo H.

16 Aug 2021

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

Great Gîte with a mix of culture history and design

We had a wonderful summer stay as a family in this Gîte. It is a mix of culture and history with design. It offers quite and nature while being close to many castles and other activities nearby. The hosts Christine and Marc were very welcoming and offered help and advice on how to explore the Abbey and its surroundings. They made our stay extra pleasant with special tips, tours and were always there to help. We enjoyed our stay and the region very much and can’t wait to get back.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Achim G.

29 July 2020

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

Best of Touraine and Poitou

In strange Covid-19 summer we spent amazing and relaxing holidays in the historic monument of Abbaye-St-Michel-de-Bois-Aubry. Christine and Marc are perfect hosts, thanks again for the warm welcome, your kind hospitality, the magnificent Jeep safari and abbey tour, lot of tips for excursions and culinary highlights and for being available when ever needed. The house is really unique, giving us charming accommodation for 14 days, providing enough space for four of us on three open levels. I never hit one of the countless wooden beams within this former agricultural building, even in the night! But people should know each other, there is not one door inside! The beds, bedclothes and linen are comfortable. The free-standing bathtube is stylish in fact, of course we took a bath although there is a multi-nozzle-shower as well! The kitchen is well equipped, quantity of dinnerware and cutlery is sufficient for utilisation of the dishwasher. The living room is quite comfortable with two couches, but used seldom in summertime. Outside sitting area is surrounded by hedges, providing privacy. The swimming pool is quite big and well maintained, sunbeds are available. There are several suites in the park area surrounding the abbey, every day you can choose your favourite place in this adventure playground. During our stay the abbey was embedded in pictureresque sunflowers and grainfields. In the village Luzé you can dispose your sorted waste only, next bakery is in Nouatre approx. 10 minutes away, to the next supermarket in St Maure, Richelieu or L'Ile-Bouchard it takes roundabout 20 minutes by car. This location is perfect to explore either the Loire-Valley with its medieval cities and chateaus or the Romanesque Poitou, even day trips to La Rochelle and/ or the beaches in Aquitaine are possible, when starting early. Kind regards!

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2020