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                                      The Old Walnut Mill
 

 
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 Previous U.K. guest's comment:

This is the seventh time we've stayed in France and can honestly say that "The Old Walnut Mill" is the best equipped and most comfortable house we have
come across so far. Extremely relaxing and a superb point from which to discover the treasures of the Loire Valley and surrounding areas. Many thanks to Jim and Pauline for putting in the extra effort to ensure that this cottage is a real home from home. The Grainger Family

Previous Canadian guest's comments:

"We've come a long way from the west coast of Canada to visit the Loire Valley and sample it's secrets- every step of the journey has been worth it. It's been a whirlwind of touring, an overload to all our senses, but this beautiful little "pièd à terre" has helped to keep us sane, with feet still on the ground for the most part. The Old Walnut Mill will always be a tremendously fond memory     

Previous Australian guest's comment: 

When we entered the courtyard our first reaction was "wow", and the interior of the Old Walnut Mill was even more spacious and character filled than we had expected Everything is provided and our stay was so enjoyable we did not want to leave.

Previous American guest's comments:

The house was everything promised and more. Very
charming, reasonably priced, all our needs considered
and met. The little village and the river side park
area just across the way are very nice. It gave us a
chance for a pleasant walk at end of day.

 

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In the house:

TV/DVD/Video

DVDs/CDs/Books

Coffee perc.

Washing machine

Dryer

Dishwasher

Iron/ironing board

Hair dryer

Alarm clock

Coolbox and bag

Towels and bed linen supplied.

Eating out

Around 'The Old Walnut Mill' you will find many fine restaurants and dining experiences to suit all pockets, from the        2 star Michelin---------   'La Promenade' in -----  Petit Pressigny ------to watching your hosts at 'Le Calabash'         preparing a gastronomic lunch for you to enjoy or more simply the 4 course 11 euro lunch at our local restaurant  in Barrou

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  The Old Walnut Mill

 “Le Vieux Moulin de Noix”              

 
Delightful 19th Century Loire Valley house(gite) to rent in the village of Barrou in the department of Indre-et -Loire, France. The village’s location halfway between the regional capitals of Tours and Poitiers makes it an ideal base to explore the Loire Valley, its many chateaux and pretty villages as well as the department of Vienne where you can visit the theme park of Futuroscope. The nearest chateaux  at Le Guerche and Le Grand Pressigny are only minutes away.

There are many gites and self catering properties to rent in France but this Loire Valley house, all you see - is a complete family home, giving you spacious accommodation - and with its history, originally it was a mill for producing walnut oil, beamed ceilings and tiled floors retains its French charm. It is private and self-contained in its own courtyard. Accommodation consists of a large lounge, kitchen/diner, two double bedrooms, the master with en-suite. There is a second toilet and shower-room. 

Your Loire Valley accommodation:

The spacious lounge in this Loire Valley holiday home has two sofas and provides a relaxing room to watch TV (UK & French) or dvd/video or listen to music, or to take some light relief from the hot summer sun. In the cooler months there is a wood burning stove for your comfort.

There is a good supply of books and DVDs  available as well as an excellent selection of board games and music CDs for your use.

 

When you will find time to take advantage of these is entirely up to you as you will not have enough for all you’ll want to do during your Loire Valley experience.

The kitchen/diner is well equipped with fridge/freezer, oven, hob, microwave and  grill, to allow you to serve up some of the local fare should you wish to eat in after a busy day touring the delights of the Loire Valley. The table comfortably seats six.

The large,(5mtrx4mtr) light and airy master bedroom has a king-size bed and plenty of hanging and drawer space. There is an en-suite bathroom with shower over bath plus a separate w.c.. A hairdryer is provided. The room also has its own access to the courtyard below.

 

The second bedroom with its beamed ceiling and tiled floor is also well proportioned with a double bed. An additional single folding bed can be used if required. Drawer and hanging space is provided. 

 

There is a large enclosed courtyard which is ideal for soaking up the Loire Valley sunshine and  for alfresco dining. 

 

 

Your car can be parked in the courtyard for unloading and garaged in our large barn if desired -although there is also a safe car-park minutes away from the house.

 

Barrou itself has a restaurant/bar, boulangerie (baker) boucherie (butcher) and épicier (grocer) all within walking distance of the house. There is a boulodrome in the centre of the village for ‘Petanque (boules).

The restaurant is typical of small villages of the region in that it is also has a separate bar area where the locals meet over coffee or a glass of wine to discuss the events of the day. It serves traditional fare at good prices and is a good place to join the locals for lunch - you will not be disappointed.

Only 10 minutes away is the pretty spa town of La Roche Posay with its Casino, racecourse and golf course.

 

There is also live music every Saturday night in Paulmy only 15km away. The 'Bar de l'Union' is a popular venue for 'blues' bands plus the usual mix of 60's rock & pop.

Within 45 mins of the house you also have the beautiful sandy beaches of the St.Cyr Leisure Parc. and  Bellebouche within La Brenne Natural Parc-- also ideal for walking and bird-watching-- so there is no need to drive to the coast!

So you can have a true French village experience with these additional holiday choices all in one

Barrou
 Area: Centre / Val de Loire
Department: Indre-et-Loire
Population: 496
Surface: 3 071 hectares
Altitude: 53 meters


The department of Indre-et-Loire is what was formerly the Touraine Region within the Loire Valley.

NEWS
Ryanair now flying Edinburgh to Poitiers --only 50 mins. from there to house!

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