Fondettes 2 km for nearest shops, with several restaurants within easy reach. For the sports-minded, there are tennis courts 3 km from the property, horse-riding 5 km, or 3 golf courses within approx 20 min drive. Tours 9 km for all shopping, cultural activities, antique shops and short cruises on the Loire. 55 min by TGV from Tours to Paris. Wonderful walking country, and centrally placed for visits to many Loire châteaux. Famous Villandry gardens 18 km, or wine-tasting at Vouvray 14 km. International airports Tours 10 km/Poitiers 105 km, or Paris CDG 1hr 25 min by TGV to Tours.

Peaceful, south-facing C18th farmhouse adjoining owners' home with use of its 2 hectare beautiful flower and tree-filled park. Wonderful views across sweeping lawns to the Loire, and a 200m walk around the garden to the pool, 14 x 6 x 0.9-2.6m depth with security immersion alarm and diving board. The pool is also sometimes used by owner's family. Swing, trapeze and table tennis in clients' area of garden and large lawn area for games in front of owners' house. BBQ.

Well-renovated, comfortable accommodation with lovely beamed ceilings, stone walls and some period furniture.

• Spacious living/dining room with comfortable sofa, chairs, TV, dining furniture. Kitchen with dishwasher and washing machine, combined microwave/grill, 4 ceramic hobs. Sep WC.
• Bed 1: 2 singles (access via Bed 2 or from outside).
• Bed 2: 2 singles, can be pushed together. Bath/WC.
• Entrance to all 3 rooms from outside.

Stairs to 1st floor:

• Bed 3: carpeted, wide double (can make 2 narrow singles), ensuite bath/WC.
• Above living room, ladder-type stairs to mezzanine with narrow single.

Cot and high chair on request.