Delightful 19th Century Loire Valley house(gite) to rent in the peaceful 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 the department of Vienne. Plus you can visit the theme parks of Futuroscope and Grande Parc du Fou which are great for kids young and old! Only 10 minutes away is the pretty spa town of La Roche Posay with its Casino, racecourse and golf course .Within 1 hour of the house you also have the beautiful sandy beaches of the St. Cyr Leisure Parc and  Bellebouche within La Brenne Natural Parc--so there is no need to drive to the coast!

There are many gites to rent in the Loire Valley but this Loire Valley house, a complete family home, gives 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. Accommodation consists of a large lounge, kitchen/diner two double bedrooms, the master with en-suite. There is a second toilet and shower room off the lounge. There is a large enclosed sunny courtyard for alfresco dining and sun bathing.  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 kitchen/diner is well equipped with 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 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.