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At the Heart of the Castles

Valencisse vacation home with kitchen

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5130 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Chambon-Sur-Cisse, Centre-Val De Loire
  • Place, Royal Château of Blois
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Office de Tourisme de Blois Chambord
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Musée d'Histoire Naturelle
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tours (TUF-Tours - Loire Valley)
    ‪47 min drive‬

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About the area

Chambon-sur-Cisse

On river.A stay at this vacation home places you within half a mile (1 km) of Chateaux de la Loire and 6 miles (10 km) of Loisirs Loire Valley. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are St. Nicholas Church and Musée d'Histoire Naturelle.
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What's nearby

  • Royal Château of Blois - 14 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Office de Tourisme de Blois Chambord - 14 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Musée d'Histoire Naturelle - 14 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Maison de la Magie - 15 min drive - 11.5 km
  • St. Louis Cathedral - 16 min drive - 11.8 km

Getting around

  • Onzain Station - 12 min drive
  • Tours (TUF-Tours - Loire Valley) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Boulangerie Marlau - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Hotel Restaurant Du Pont - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Le medicis - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪La Caillère - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Auberge du Lion d'Or - ‬18 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

At the Heart of the Castles

17th century detached house, completely renovated, at the foot of a listed castle, at the gates of the castles of Chambord, Cheverny, Amboise, Chenonceaux, Blois, Chaumont sur Loire ...
A stone's throw from the Beauval zoo and the magic house, you will discover an exceptional region between the Cisse Valley and Sologne,
Amateurs or foodies everything is to be discovered!

Ground floor: 1 large living room with sofa bed + sofa + 2 armchairs, fireplace, TV, WIFI

1 large kitchen: dishwasher, fridge-freezer, traditional oven + microwave, electric kettle, 2 coffee makers, blender, dishes etc ...

Bathroom shower cubicle + separate WC

Laundromat: washing machine
  
Upstairs 2 bedrooms: 1 bedroom 1 double bed 140, possibility of cot and high chair
and 1 adjoining bedroom 2 single beds 90
+1 game corner library
Sheets, towels extra, final cleaning optional.

Garden 500m2 fully fenced, landscaped, trees and flowers, all species scent according to the seasons.
Loggia, garden furniture, barbecue, bicycle shelter ...


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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking
  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bicycle parking
  • Composting
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 1,399 square feet
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: lit + chaise de bébé à disposition

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
This property accepts cash
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts cash. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Onsite cash transactions can't exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Heart Castles House Chambon-Sur-Cisse
Heart Castles Chambon-Sur-Cisse
Heart Castles ChambonSurCisse
In the Heart of the Castles
At the Heart of the Castles Valencisse
At the Heart of the Castles Private vacation home
At the Heart of the Castles Private vacation home Valencisse

Frequently asked questions

How close is At the Heart of the Castles to the airport?

This vacation home is 32.4 mi (45-min drive) away from the Tours (TUF-Tours - Loire Valley) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does At the Heart of the Castles have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does At the Heart of the Castles offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at At the Heart of the Castles?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at At the Heart of the Castles?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

Is there free parking at At the Heart of the Castles?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does At the Heart of the Castles have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does At the Heart of the Castles have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is At the Heart of the Castles to downtown Valencisse?

This vacation home is 0.4 mi away from Chambon-sur-Cisse.

At the Heart of the Castles Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claudia C.

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

Rural idyll near the Loire

We really enjoyed the peace and quiet of the countryside and the beautiful holiday flat. Beautiful garden, very friendly landlady and an ideal starting point for day trips.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diana S.

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

Paceful place with beautiful nature

Very calm and pleasant place. Very clean and comfortable house. The nature and surrounding is beautiful. You can see wild animals when you have a walk around.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

John B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Did not live up to expectations

The gite was up a steep narrow hill, set in a sheltered garden with an outside seating area in a pleasant rural setting with easy access to the places of interest on the Loire and the lovely surrounding countryside but it was disappointing that this Gite was not up to the standard of the other gites over the years that we have visited and enjoyed France. Some of the key issues were: - The owner insisted on an additional payment for cleaning on our arrival after asking for payments for heat and bedding, giving us the impression that these were the only extras. We bought our own towels to avoid having to pay for those as well; - The banding of electrical supply to the Gite did not let us use the oven with other electrical appliances or lights as the supply cut off and had to be reset. It was necessary to use the oven grill to make toast, requiring kneeling on the floor as there was no toaster; - When the owner arrived to meet us, she immediately switched off the lights that we had put on to read in the dark cottage, with no explanation; - The beds were not made up on arrival and one bedroom’s access to the bathroom was through the other bedroom and passing close to both beds giving no privacy; - The bathroom was well equipped but very small and on arrival the step into the shower was not clean with hair and soap on the step from a previous user; - Both coffee machines needed descaling; - There were two low beams that resulted in everyone having bruised heads – one was on the poorly constructed stair with narrow treads which distracted from avoiding that low beam at the bottom. The second was in the entrance to the first bedroom, which had no door. There was a step up into the entrance with a stoop to fit under the low beam across the entrance. This made going to the bathroom at night without disturbing the two sleeping in the first bedroom difficult as was avoiding the two beams on the way. (We all have the scars to prove it!)
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Estelle F.

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

Maison au calme bien placée pour visite

Nous avons apprécié l accueil des propriétaires et la maison notamment literie de qualité. La maison est bien située car à proximité de Blois et toutes les visites étaient dans un rayon d environ 30 mns.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Stephan A.

Liked: Location

Rustig gelegen vakantiehuis

Het is een rustig gelegen vakantiehuis in een klein dorp. De woning ligt centraal en daarom zijn er op korte reisafstand veel leuke dagtochten te maken. Het huis is van alle gemakken voorzien. Toch voldeed het op sommige punten niet helemaal aan onze verwachtingen. Het huis heeft weliswaar 2 slaapkamers, maar je moet altijd door de ene slaapkamer om in de andere te kunnen komen. Ook waren er op de bovenverdieping geen kasten om kleding in op te bergen. De afgelopen tijd zijn er wel goede vernieuwingen doorgevoerd in het huis en daardoor komen de foto's niet altijd overeen. Tenslotte hebben wij een discussie gehad over de schoonmaakkosten. Volgens ons - en in de Nederlandse advertentie staat ook nog steed dat deze optioneel zijn - waren de schoonmaakkosten verplicht. We hebben het zo gelaten en de kosten betaald.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Martine D.

Belle petite propriété à proximité des châteaux

Nous avons passé un agréable séjour dans la région de Blois, avec ce joli pied à terre qui se trouve dans un très bel environnement dans la campagne, mais à proximité de Blois. La propriétaire est charmante et pleine de bons conseils pour découvrir cette région.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Philipp B.

Wunderschönes, ruhiges Ferienhaus

Wir haben uns in dem Ferienhaus, das am Ende einer Sackgasse liegt, sehr wohlgefühlt. Das Haus ist mit viel Liebe zum Detail eingerichtet und lädt zum Entspannen ein. Um die Schlösser der Loire zu erkunden, bietet es sich geradezu an - Chambord, Chenonceau und viele weitere sind nicht weit entfernt. Yvette ist eine überaus freundliche und zuvorkommende Gastgeberin - wir waren sogar zu ihr nach Hause eingeladen und haben dort einen wundervollen Abend verbracht. Merci
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

YVON T.

Maison au calme

Endroit agréable, pratique pour les visites des châteaux et de la région. Maison propre et bien équipée. Petite remarque cependant sur la cabine de douche un peu étroite, et sur le fait que les réseaux téléphoniques ne passent quasiment pas. Un téléphone fixe est toutefois mis gratuitement à disposition .
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Johannes R.

Wunderbar ruhiger Ort! Blumengarten!

Wir haben die Tage genossen, bei herrlichem Wetter, Das Haus steht am Rande des kleinen Ortes, ruhig gelegen. Die Vermieterin ist unkompliziert freundlich und entgegenkommend. Wir wurden zu einem Treffen in ihrem Privathaus eingeladen. Ganz herzlichen Dank für alles!!
Verified

8/10 Good

William B.

Relaxing all the way

At the top of a narrow cul de sac you forget that there are neighbours. There is a delightful garden, with sunny spots and shade for all times of day, which we were lucky enough with the weather to be able to use constantly. Downstairs kitchen, dining and living rooms are open with the loo, shower room and utilities beyond. Upstairs the bedrooms are end on, one acting as access to the other. Excellent boulangerie a short drive away, you can put the coffee on, go and be back without rushing. Lots of different walks right from the door, woods, fields, villages depending on your mood. Mme Ratton is a joy to deal with and despite our limited language overlap we got on wonderfully. Although there are so many things to see and do in the area it was also very enjoyable to do nothing but potter about. Loved it.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

daniela V.

nice days on the Loire valley

it was nice with very nice nature and lots of nice towns and castles around! Yvette ( host) was very friendly
Verified

8/10 Good

Laurence M.

Le nom est très bien choisi

Nous avions le projet de visiter les châteaux en famille et cette maison est très bien placée pour cela. De plus, au bout d'une impasse, elle est très au calme, ce qui est idéal pour des citadins comme nous. Les enfants se sont bien amusés dans le jardin et nous avons pu profiter du barbecue. Bel accueil: nous avions pris l'option draps pour un lit et nous avons trouvé le lit fait à notre arrivée, merci pour cette attention Madame Ratton. Beaucoup de brochures dans la maison , ce qui est pratique pour préparer nos visites. Laurence
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laurence B.

Charmante maison très bien située, équipée et très propre au milieu de la nature.

Nous avons passé un séjour très agréable dans cette maison avec nos trois enfants : située au fond d'une impasse, elle est extrêmement calme et silencieuse et nos petits garçons l'on un peu animée ! Environnement parfait et intérieur décoré avec goût, bien entretenu. Rien à redire sur la propreté, les équipements ainsi que la vaisselle : tout est impeccable. L'ensemble est entouré d'un jardin clôturé et arboré qui doit-être très agréable en été. En prenant le chemin qui passe derrière la propriété, on peut apercevoir les restes des tours ainsi que le donjon d'un chateau très ancien que nous ne connaissions pas : le chateau de Bury. La situation est idéale pour évidemment visiter les chateaux de la Loire : Blois et Chaumont ne sont qu'à 9 kilomètres. Mais aussi pour découvrir les bords de Loire qui sont magnifiques. La propriétaire, toute aussi sympathique est disponible et à l'écoute. Nous recommandons chaudement cette location et y reviendrons sûrement en été : Nous avons eu la chance d'avoir de la neige et nos enfants n'en avait jamais vu :-)
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Dario D.

Rustica, accogliente e tranquilla

Casa in stile rustico spaziosa, silenziosa e molto caratteristica con un bel giardino immerso nel bosco; ideale per chi cerca pace e tranquillità' ma attenzione per le persone sopra 1.80 m che potrebbero avere problemi dati i soffitti bassi in alcuni punti Proprietari gentili e disponibili.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

katia b.

un véritable enchantement au coeur de la nature

Nous avons été merveilleusement accueillis dans cette maison très agréable et très fonctionnelle , le jardin est magnifique nos enfants ont adoré gambader et imaginer des histoires au milieu des roses, des arbres et des jolis bosquets. mille merci également pour tous vos précieux conseils de visite Katia et Cédric
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Julien G.

Super endroit si l'on recherche du calme

Yvette et son mari son vraiment charmant. La maison correspondait bien a ce que nous attendions.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Natalia D.

Excellent!

We stayed there from 30 May to 4 June 2017 (three of us). We really loved it! The house is beautiful, with ideal location to explore the Loire valley, just a few kilometers from Blois. The garden, though small, is full of roses of all kinds and colors. The village is very small and quiet (we saw a deer grazing in a field just five minutes walk from the house), which is not a problem, as the whole Loire valley is right at the doorstep and even Paris is less than in two hours drive. In the house we found everything we needed for our stay. The owners were very kind and friendly, very attentive to all our needs. We'd definitely like to come there again. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2017
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10/10 Excellent

Amel C.

Super séjour à Chambon

Super WE de mai à Chambon !! Nous étions 6 Parisiens en quête d'un peu de vert et de repos : la maison d'Yvette est Le Havre de paix parfait ! Maison nickel, pas de souci, cuisine équipée, barbecue et tout le confort ! A 10 minutes en voiture de blois, une vraie coupure ! Nous recommandons cette sublime maison qui nous a accueilli 3 jours !
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2017
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8/10 Good

Kerstin W.

Ruhige Lage und durch die Fahrräder sehr schöner Urlaub - Herzlichen Dank

Die Vermieter waren sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit. Die Unterkunft war in der unteren Etage wie abgebildet, allerdings sind in der Küche die Balken etwas niedrig. Die Umgebung ist superschön und sehr ruhig .
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2016
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10/10 Excellent

Alix L.

séjour très agréable

Située dans un très joli petit village à deux pas de Blois, la maison est très agréable à vivre. Les jeux qui se trouvaient dans la maison ont bien occupé les enfants. De même, dans le jardin clos, la cabane en hauteur a fait la joie des enfants qui en ont fait leur repère. Maison très propre et propriétaires extrêmement sympathiques. Nous les remercions encore vivement pour tout! Attention cependant pour les personne de grande taille qui doivent être vigilantes aux poutres... mais les plafonds bas et les poutres font aussi le charme de la maison. Nous y reviendrons avec plaisir!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2016
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10/10 Excellent

Stephane B.

Très bien

Impeccable
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10/10 Excellent

Laurent et Laurence C.

Remarquable !

Authentique, confortable, l'environnement forestier est apaisant, dominant la vallée de la Cisse, dans un hameau qui respire le moyen âge. Vous serez séduits également par le jardin, on a pas envie de bouger.
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10/10 Excellent

Emmanuel D.

Exceptionnel

Un home de paix, de sérénité, la maison est très bien équipée, très bien située, permet de belles promenades, de belles visites. Tout est à proximité, les visites de Chateaux, même les plus insolites, les caves, la gastronomie, et les grandes forêts, tout pour se ressourcer, commencer par le petit déjeuner dans le jardin le temps s'est arrêté. Je reviendrai avec plaisir.
Archival

8/10 Good

serge F.

GITTE IDEAL

Le gite répond bien sa description, avec, en plus, des couleurs et des odeurs (profusion de roses et autres fleurs , végétation. Dans un village trés calme, un accès qui surprend, mais qui garantie la tranquillité. Rien à dire sur l'intérieur qui correspondait à ce que nous attendions. L'accueil chaleureux ne manquait pas d'intérêt, et nous ne pourrons manquer de recommander ce gite.
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10/10 Excellent

Alberto P.

Del corazón de los castillos al corazón viajero

Casa bonita, plena de detalles y confortable. El jardín es una antesala preciosa que dará mucho juego con buen tiempo. Situado en una aldea perdida pero a sólo 10 min de Bloise y muy centrada para visitar los principales castillos. Las carreteras de alrededor dan mucho juego para los amantes del running para una carrerita antes o después de una jornada en los castillos.