Les Papillons at Centre-Val de Loire

Create cherished family memories in this charming home near the 17th-Century town of Richelieu in the southern part of the beautiful Loire Valley. The lovely owners of this old stone farmhouse have created a warm and welcoming place ideal for relaxing holidays with family and friends. With six sweet bedrooms, including a spacious family bedroom, two new bathrooms and a comfortable living room with an open-fireplace, this has been their much-loved holiday escape for many years.  Step outside to find a hidden corner in the pretty gardens, dine with family and friends al-fresco in the shade of the covered terrace or relax by the heated swimming pool. Just by the pool is also an old barn which has been brilliantly converted to a games room where you will find children’s toys and games, table-tennis, table-football and badminton. That said, you may prefer a leisurely game of French boules in the courtyard before retiring to a secluded spot for a glass of local wine. Surrounded by sunflower fields and farmland, the home also backs on to woodland filled with beautiful butterflies and birds. You can stroll down the road to the village bakery to bring back your morning croissants before exploring for the day. There are some lovely bike routes and walks nearby; you can cycle about 10 km to Richelieu for nice restaurants, shops and a stunning historical park as well as the French weekly market. Further afield explore the fairy-tale castle, sample wines in caves or canoe along the Vienne River in historic Chinon, spend the day by the Loire River in stunning Saumur or head towards Tours or Blois, together with a visit to one of the spectacular chateaux that the Loire valley is so famous for. With the brilliant Futuroscope Park within half an hour, tree-top adventures and horse-riding nearby plus La Brenne Nature Reserve a little further, this is a fantastic location with activities for young and old across the wonderful Loire Valley. House Interior - sleeps 8 adults + 2 children (up to the age of 8) Ground Floor - Kitchen-breakfast room (24.8m2) - Living room (50m2) with open-fire - Double bedroom (14.4m2) with super king-size bed, walk-in wardrobe and en-suite bathroom (4.9m2). Door leading to outside - Separate WC - Office area First Floor - Double bedroom (12.1m2) with double bed (4x6’) - Single bedroom (9.7m2) with single bed and sink - Double bedroom (9.6m2) with double bed (4x6’) - Double bedroom (14.3m2) with super king-size bed - Family bedroom (35m2) with a double bed (4x6’) and two small single beds (only suitable for children up to the age of 8) plus a sink - Shower room with WC (6.2m2) - Separate WC Outside Grounds - Private heated swimming pool (8mx4m, max depth 2+m), fenced off with gate and safety ledge. Full width steps to shallow end. Open approx. early May to mid-October, weather dependent - Solar powered shower - Covered front terrace for al-fresco dining - Back terrace with table and chairs - Garden - Barn/Games room with table-tennis, table-football, badminton and toys - Boules in courtyard - Barbecue Facilities - Wi-Fi - Electric heating in each room - Underfloor heating in bathrooms - TV and DVD player - Books and DVDs - Board games - Badminton - Table-tennis - Table-football - Children’s toys and games - Boules - Washing machine - Barbecue