Things To Do...

...On site:

Heated swimming pool - Fenced pool, 10m by 5m with stepped roman end.

Fitness Suite – A small but well-equipped gymnasium. Includes a good quality exercise bike, Rowing Machine, multi-gym with captive weights, free weights and bench, plus various torture instruments for the abdominals. Access to the gym is free, but children under 16 must be supervised

Badminton Court – Our enormous barn has been converted into a full-size badminton court and sports hall. It also serves very well as an indoor activity area for table tennis or basketball if the weather is a bit off.

Bikes – We keep a selection of bikes to suit all ages and sizes, no hire charges, just help yourself.

Fishing - We have a small private lake for the exclusive use of guests, where you can fish from the bank or from a small rowing boat. The lake is well stocked with carp and some tench; the biggest carp are about 18-20lbs, with many good-size fish between 8 & 15 lbs. Tackle is not provided. There is also other fishing in the local area. See Fishing Guidelines

Quad bike hire - set well away from the peace and tranquility of the living/sunbathing area and well away from small children's play areas, we have a small circuit in one of our fields. We will supply safety instructions and helmets. We charge a fee of 20 Euros for 15 minutes per quad to cover petrol, oil etc. Ages 14+ Only. This activity is supervised and for exclusive use of our guests.

Archery – Available as an introduction to the sport. We provide a basic level of instruction and good quality bows.

Table-tennis – we have an outdoor table plus bats and balls. This can be used indoors if the weather is wet.

Children's play equipment, slide, climbing frame, etc. Each cottage is provided with a set of “Boules”.

 

...In the local area:

The Loire valley is renowned for its historic Chateaux, one of the most famous being Chenonceaux which is a mere 12 kms. away. The medieval Chateau de Montpoupon is even closer, about a 15 minute walk away, with its museum of hunting and ancient kitchens. Loches, Amboise (wonderful Sunday market) and Blois are all within an easy car drive. Probably the best zoo in the Loire, at St Aignan, is an easy 15 minute drive away.

There are some excellent golf courses within an hour's drive. Other activities available in the local area include horse riding, tennis, jet ski-ing, paintballing, and canoeing.

The area abounds with vineyards and wine producers many of which offer tastings and sell direct to the public. The local area produces some excellent cabernet and gamay red wines, whilst the town of Montrichard is well known for its production of red and sparkling white wines. The world reknowned "Appelation Controlée" of Vouvray is within a 40 minute drive. Speak to us about going to the local wine co-op and buying wine in bulk, it's great fun and an interesting visit.

Montrichard offers "beach" facilities on the River Cher with a children's playground, public tennis courts and boating. Montrichard and most other local towns have indoor and outdoor swimming pools, and at least one, and often two market days.

The countryside is gently rolling, making it very interesting for touring, especially, in our opinion, by bicycle, where the quiet roads and villages can be explored, and as you'd expect, you will find a wide variety of cafés and restaurants.