Our only disappointment was that the bicycles were not usable. They either had flat tires, popped tires, or the seats were not adjustable to fit different heights and frames. We were looking forward to cycling around the region.

Perfect location for visiting the region. Our hosts were friendly and provided good suggestions of things to do.

Stayed in April 2024

Kitchen wasn't clean. Lounge needed repair, wasn't comfortable as base was broken. Cave bedroom is unique but bed is makeshift on brick blocks. Location is not convenient distance to restaurants, need car. Outside area was untidy and unclean (not like photos). The outside table near bbq had not been cleaned for a long time so didn't use. General lack of cleaning eg glasses were dusty, crumbs and hair in cutlery drawer, uncleaned sandwich toaster maker with crumbs and grease, greasy spice bottles near cooktop need cleaning, dirty sliding door tracks, generally dusty.

Location to chateau is walkable. Bathrooms were clean. House was spacious. Large bedrooms.

Stayed in September 2023

The only negative I can think of is that some people might not like the smell of the cave. The humidity was perfect as was the temperature. I love caves and was fully expecting the slight musty odor. If this isn’t to your liking there are other gites for rent on the same property which are also beautifully decorated.

The location was perfect for visiting the Loire valley. I loved the how unique and quiet the property was. The “cave” supplied everything we needed. The owner was easy to contact and was able to direct us to the property by phone upon arrival.

Stayed in September 2023

The house was comfortable, spacious and decorated with many traditional french pieces which added to the experience. There were so many rooms that we could all spread out a bit. We loved taking the bikes out and exploring the nearby countryside, and hiring canoes nearby and see the chateau from the water. Our host was generous and caring.

Stayed in August 2023

Had been looking forward to spending time in communal cave room however it was occupied.

Clean welcoming beautifully furnished. Extremely comfortable beds. Very friendly host with a gift of locally produced organic wine and delicious apricot jam!

Stayed in August 2023

My husband is very tall the bed was small and had a foot board which was quite uncomfortable even for me. There was a barbecue which was great but no tools to cook with. We bought our own from Carrefour but would have been better to provide. Sofa bed looked a bit grotty luckily didn’t need to use. Otherwise all good would recommend

Cute little house recently renovated quirky antique furnishings. 5 minutes drive to Chenanceau and close to lots of other amazing Loire chateaus and pretty villages and towns. Two bedrooms with twin beds in one room so great for families. Owner met us on arrival really friendly and nice

Stayed in July 2023

The kitchen utensils, pretty poor for a long stay. If you don't want to cook then it's fine! At least a colender would be awesome.

Super close to the chateaux to visit. Great location. Cave bedrooms are amazing!

Stayed in July 2023

Excellent position to visit the val de Loire castles, lovely host, always ready to accomodate any situation: an amazing experience everyone should live once in their lifetime. Arrivederci!

Stayed in June 2023

Nothing

The property was absolutely delightful. The rooms are large with old world charm and luxury. The owner contacted is also a lovely lady and nothing was too much trouble. Extremly friendly and helpful. The property is just five minutes from the most amazing river chateau… Chateau de Chenonceau. We brought our bikes,bur we need not as there were nine bikes for use in one of the owners sheds that she said were available to use free. The scenery around the Loire is fantastic. The riverside town of Ambroise is also just a fifteen minute drive. There you can visit the house of Leonardo da Vinic. There are the most scenic riverside cycle rides in almost every direction. Our seven night stay was very special. A superb place to stay and a definite 10 out of 10 for us.

Stayed in May 2023

Nothing. It was excellent.

Fantastic. Great atmosphere and unique experience. Very well equipped with everything you need. Beautifully furnished. Parking good. Lovely outdoor courtyard. Naomi met us on arrival and was very helpful.

Stayed in November 2022

Initially we had internet issues but the host was very responsive.

Very unique large accommodation

Stayed in September 2022

Cave life comes with its twists, there is high humidity in the cave areas ie where you sleep, dehumidifiers need to always be on, the cave does not need àir conditioning as the cave temperature is approximately 16 to 18 degrees which is good in the summer when we were here but iy looks like there is adequate heating for in the winter. For a family of 4 the kitchen equipment is lacking ie cereal bowls etc but many place we have stayed seem to having something basic and essential missing.

The location is great the cave house is amazing, you really feel like you are in something special and the more modern facilities make things feel that much more comfortable. Good wifi and the bathroom was great. The location in civray de tourain was good for chenonceau and amboise etc and the bikes available are also a good variety

Stayed in July 2022

not very close to shops and had a train line close by.

very pleasant and helpful owner. Large rooms very comfortable but rustic. Had all the facilities that you wanted and the courtyard on balmy nights is where you wanted to be.

Stayed in July 2022

Facilities good, nice terrace.

Stayed in June 2022

This property is not for anyone who isn't 100% mobile... lots of tricky stairs to get to the front door. Even our superstar dad lugging suitcases up found them tricky. Within the unit, there is a spiral staircase to get from ground floor to bedrooms. Not a dealbreaker AT ALL for us, but anyone with mobility issues should be aware. Not on a main street or square, so strolling right out your door to activities wasn't great. But, our main activities were Chenonceau and Vouvray wine tour, and both of these were just minutes away by car, so the location worked very well for us.

Our host Naomi was a delight. Once I booked through booking.com, she personally emailed me with detailed instructions on how to find the property, get keys, etc. During our two night stay, she was very easy to contact and we texted back and forth several times during stay. She even left us a bottle of wine and some of her homemade mirabelle confiture!! It was a quiet rural area that was lovely to come home to at night! We loved the amount of space in this "Dove" unit! Our family of 4 (with 2 adult children!) had plenty of room to spread out. A large living/dining/kitchen room at ground level with a nice large window, working wood fireplace, long counter kitchen with all the supplies you could need, a huge dining table, plenty of seating! The unit also had a large bathroom (with both a bathtub and shower!). There were toiletries provided and adorable towels with songbirds on them as well! The upstairs had 2 bedrooms with plenty of room. One had a skylight through which we could see the stars! Our adult son slept on the futon in the downstairs room and said it was very comfortable! The outside patio had seating and was adorable! I would definitely stay here again! *Restaurant au Tableau in nearby Blere was a wonderful find! We have a delicious dinner here! (5 minutes away from Songbird Sanctuary!)

Stayed in May 2022

Morning noise from the state road which is just outside. Minor problem, wifi not working

Nice and cozy apartment on two floors. A very good welcome by the owner

Stayed in April 2022

Everything was perfect! Nice place outside and inside.

Stayed in June 2021

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Stayed in August 2022

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Stayed in April 2022