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L 'Abeille bleue - Cottage *** - 4/6 people - Azay-le-Rideau - from 70 € / night

Riverfront cottage with kitchen and patio

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 6861 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space
  • Free WiFi

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About this property

Entire place

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

L 'Abeille bleue - Cottage *** - 4/6 people - Azay-le-Rideau - from 70 € / night

Located in the Regional Natural Park Loire-Anjou, between Tours and Chinon, 5 km from Azay-le-Rideau and 12 km of Langeais, between the forest of Chinon and the Indre valley, our house is a rural house independent of 80 m2 on closed ground. Passionate about nature or cultural outings, its location will delight you.

ANIMALS NOT ALLOWED

HOUSING
Country house ground floor and floor
Central heating
wireless Internet

AMENITIES
Living room / Kitchen (new or recent appliances):
- traditional oven
- induction cooking plate
- microwave oven
- fridge Freezer
- dishwasher

- wood stove (wood available)

Living room :
- TV - DVD / Blu-ray
- sofa bed type BZ 160 (mattress bedding daily)

Shower room DRC:
- Italian shower
- washbasin
- wall-mounted hair dryer
- WC corner
- washing machine

Bedroom :
- 1 bed 180 x 200 label "Beautiful bedding"

Mezzanine bedroom:
- 2 beds of 90 x 200 label "Beautiful bedding"

Shower room floor
- shower cabin
- washbasin

WC floor

Baby equipment:
- reclining baby chair recliner
- cot with mattress (mattress and fitted sheet provided)
- bathtub

Bed linen, towels provided (beds made on arrival).

EXTERIOR

Terrace
- garden furniture
- barbecue

Large enclosed relaxation area
- Ping pong table

Three Star Rating (May 2016)

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Table tennis
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 861 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
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
Property Registration Number 81962114500013

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation

About the neighborhood

Map
Cheillé, Centre-Val De Loire

Getting around

  • Rivarennes Station - 7 min drive
  • Tours (TUF-Tours - Loire Valley) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪L'orangerie D'azay - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪La Ripaille - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Sh Tacos - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Paul - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Bar De La Plage - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is L 'Abeille bleue - Cottage *** - 4/6 people - Azay-le-Rideau - from 70 € / night pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at L 'Abeille bleue - Cottage *** - 4/6 people - Azay-le-Rideau - from 70 € / night?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at L 'Abeille bleue - Cottage *** - 4/6 people - Azay-le-Rideau - from 70 € / night?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is L 'Abeille bleue - Cottage *** - 4/6 people - Azay-le-Rideau - from 70 € / night located?

This family-friendly Cheille cottage is located on a river, just steps from Loire-Anjou-Touraine Regional Natural Park and Chateaux de la Loire. Domaine Nicolas Paget and Château Azay-Le-Rideau are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

L 'Abeille bleue - Cottage *** - 4/6 people - Azay-le-Rideau - from 70 € / night Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 136 out of 138 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 138 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 138 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 138 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 138 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Viv C.

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Delightful

Patricia and Didier made us very welcome and are clearly proud of the gite they have created and rightly so. We could not fault a thing, spotlessly clean, and the property had everything you could possibly need for a comfy stay, even mozzy coils! We really loved the apple juice made from their own apples, nothing you can buy comes close. The garden is charming, lots of space for lounging, herbs to pick for cooking and we were able to take ripe cherries from their tree. There is plenty to do in the area and some great restaurants. Thank you again Patricia and Didier, we hope to return.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerry K.

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Most enjoyable

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay of one week. Hosts are next door and were very welcoming and friendly. Nonetheless, we were totally private. The house is extremely well equipped and lacks nothing. We would have no hesitation in recommending.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Trevor H.

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Tranquillity Personified

We had a truly comfortable and peaceful week long stay here at L'Abeille Bleu. Didier and Patricia are lovely people and excellent hosts, we really appreciated the welcome. They have given much thought to equipping the property with everything you require for a perfect stay. The cottage is set in a rural area of peace and tranquillity, perfect for winding down but is also well placed for visiting the magnificent Chateau's, Vineyards and beautiful countryside in this region. Thank you. Trevor & Sue
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louise B.

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Summer get-away....

Dear Patricia & Didier, huge thanks for a fabulous stay in your beautiful holiday home. It really is very comfortable and has everything you need for a family holiday. We loved the sun terrace and made huge use of the garden for family games. It was a lovely area of the Loire to visit, with plenty of options for outings nearby. We enjoyed visiting the Chateaus and the numerous cycling routes nearby. We also enjoyed visiting the vineyards and loved your recommendation of the local one!! Thanks for your fabulous hospitality and we will recommend your house to our friends and family. We may well return........best wishes, Simon, Louise & Fraser.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michael L.

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A superb experience

Didier and Patricia are two marvellous people who have created a marvellous gîte. Its revealed stone, exposed beams and original floors create a beautiful environment, full of textures and shapes. This is complemented by modern kitchen and bathroom fixtures of the highest quality, and the superb wooden staircase and table in the kitchen. Everything is tasteful and delightful. The house is generously equipped: plenty of cutlery, towels, crockery, pans, chairs. Mosquito nets and blinds protected us effectively from heat and bites! The whole place was spotlessly clean - probably the cleanest gîte we have ever experienced in years of visiting France - and provided with cleaning materials to maintain that standard. Everything was provided to make the stay pleasant, easy and enjoyable. Our hosts gave us a warm welcome on arrival, and also maintained a discrete distance as we lived our parallel lives. The calm of the interior is matched by the peaceful surroundings: an excellent place to relax. Thank you for a superb experience!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Moustaches N.

Lovely house and excellent base Loire/Indre

L'abeille bleue is a wonderful house, beautifully equipped and tastefully decorated and furnished. The house is spacious for 4 people and has two superb bathrooms, large kitchen, beautiful bedrooms and even a living room too. The terrace area and garden right outside the kitchen are lovely and a real sun-trap. Didier and Patricia are very warm and welcoming hosts, and are on hand if there is anything you need at all during your visit. Nothing is too much trouble, if needed. They are discreet hosts, also. Situated in a little hamlet, the location is very tranquil and restful. You can reach the town of Azay le Rideau in just a few minutes, as well as many places along the Indre river, and the Loire, Cher and Vienne rivers. Especially enjoyed visiting the Chateau d'Islette where you can hire a small rowing boat on the Indre. Further afield, Tours, Amboise are within easy reach. L'abeille bleue is a perfect place to stay, and we would not hesitate to return. It is also an excellent base for exploring the area. Merci à Didier et Patricia.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Piet en Ilene D.

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Wonderful stay in a cosy house

This was the most cosy and well equipped house we ever stayed in! So much care was taken to ensure we had everything we needed! Very tastefully renovated in a quiet little hamlet, near many, very beautiful places! We visited lots of them: castles of Ussé, Chinon, Azay, l'Islette, a true gem! A week wasn't long enough! We were only with the 2 of us but if you come with more people, take note that there is only one bedroom with a door and that you have to pass the (very beautiful) open space with 2 beds! The beds are of great quality, the insect screens in al the windows such a thoughtful addition!!! We thank Didier and Patricia for their hospitality and lovely gifts! It was a very hot week, but inside the house it stayed nice and cool!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise W.

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Abeille bleue, écrin vert apaisant, hôtes attentionnés.

Deux couples, amis, seniors avancés... nous revisitions le Val de Loire, depuis le gîte de Patricia et Didier.Gîte adapté pour cohabiter, se retrouver sans se gêner.Gîte très bien équipé. En tout. Jusqu'au détail. Très belle restauration. Tout est bien réfléchi, et avec goût !Belle literie. Beau linge. Par exemple.L'Abeille bleue a aussi été un Eden en ces jours de canicule... La maison reste bien fraîche ; il suffit de faire le nécessaire. ET : les hauts arbres du verger, mis à disposition, garantissent un espace rare, et dispensent une ombre dense hautement appréciée !Patricia et Didier nous ont arrangés pour l'heure d'arrivée. Nous savions qu'ils étaient disponibles, si besoin.Petites attentions. Souci de notre bien-être. Oui.Mais avec eux, cela a été aussi une belle rencontre. Le tourisme doublé d'une dimension humaine, chaleureuse, c'est toujours un cadeau de la vie !
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerald W.

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Holiday near Azay-Le-Rideau

Well appointed gite in a very quiet hamlet very close to Azay-Le-Rideau. The gite has been well renovated, has a large garden and is very weĺl equipped. The hosts were charming and helpful and although they lived next door, were very unobtrusive yet always available for advice/help. Would be very happy to come back again.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie-France C.

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Séjour familial idéal

Gîte remarquable en tous points : très bien situé, très bien aménagé avec goût dans une petite maison ancienne aux belles proportions ; un charme fou avec son petit jardin fleuri agrémenté de simples! À disposition une grande pelouse sous les arbres fruitiers, des jeux pour enfants. Patricia et Didier ont été aux petits soins pour nous ! facilitant même une réunion dans le jardin avec nos enfants la veille du mariage de notre petite-fille ! Avons apprécié le feu tout prêt dans le poêle car le dernier jour de notre séjour était frisquet. C’est sûr nous reviendrons !
Un bouquet nous attendait ….
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Axel D.

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Très bon accueil, maison et extérieurs agréables

Merci à Didier et Patricia pour leur accueil. La maison est très bien équipée, tout y est! Bonne literie, les 2 salles de bain permettent de cohabiter aisément .
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roland K.

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Ein wunderschöner Aufenthalt

Wir (4 Erwachsene Ü50) wurden sehr herzlich empfangen und haben uns von der ersten Sekunde an in dem Haus sehr wohl gefühlt. Es war alles da, was einen gelungenen Urlaub ausmacht. Das Haus liegt extrem ruhig und ist ein idealer Ausgangsort für viele Ausflüge und Besichtigungen der Loire-Schlösser. Es besteht eine überdachte Parkmöglichkeit. Es ist alles sehr gepflegt und sauber. Wir können die Unterkunft bei Patricia und Didier Pled wärmstens empfehlen.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Celine B.

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Tout simplement exceptionnel

Gite superbe, spacieux et chaleureux, disposant qui plus est de tout le nécessaire pour un séjour réussi. L'accueil des propriétaires est lui aussi parfait. Un grand merci !
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marc-Antoine H.

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Tout était parfait

Didier et Patricia nous ont chaleureusement accueilli dans leur gîte confortable, parfaitement équipé (nous etions avec un nourisson de 1 an et enfant de 4 ans), bien placé, et rénové avec un respect de l'ancien dans une démarche écogique. La grange est un plus pour garer le véhicule et y stocker les vélo au sec. Nous y avons passé d'excellentes vacances.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter B.

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A fruitful stay in a peaceful cottage

Despite some unseasonal cold and wet weather and suffering from colds caught on the ferry from GB we really enjoyed our 2 weeks at L’Abeille Bleue. What made it so great was the warmth of our hosts Didier and Patricia, a most welcoming and generous couple. Didier was so concerned that we understood how the heating system worked (we really needed it!) that he came in twice to check that we understood it. And we also benefitted greatly from gifts of fruit (peaches, apples, figs) and vegetables from their potager. We went home with a large box of figs for jam picked only a few feet from the back door. The cottage is a few minutes from Azay-le-Rideau and within easy reach of all the main Loire chateaux and other sites. The little settlement of Grand Vaujoint is very peaceful. We managed to sit outside when the sun appeared and could see that the shaded patio and garden would be great in the heat of summer. We walked several times on the small traffic-free roads around the cottage, which are virtually traffic-free. To cap it all we actually saw a blue bee on the wall by the patio!
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

suzanne p.

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Super

Situé à un carrefour très important pour les visites très intéressantes
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen T.

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Fantastic gite

Lovely, spacious house that comfortably accommodated five adults. It is extremely well equipped with tea towels, dishwasher tablets etc all provided. We especially enjoyed the outside space, eating out under the sail ok the patio and playing badminton and table tennis in the garden. The helpful owners have thought of everything!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sian S.

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Chateau experience

This was a very comfortable gite. It was very well equipped and had a lovely welcoming feel to the place. The owners are lovely and welcoming. The location is excellent for exploring most of the chateaus. The local villages are beautiful and people are very welcoming.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ghassan M.

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Magnifique à tous points de vue

Avant tout, l'accueil de Didier et Patricia est tellement chaleureux que l'on s'y sent en famille dès la première minute. Le gîte est d'une propreté remarquable. Tout y est. Tout est préparé pour une arrivée des plus confortables. Le cadre dans une campagne fleurie et le jardin aménagé font oublier le temps. La situation en plein milieu des monuments de la Loire permet d'effectuer plusieurs visites dans la même journée. A découvrir. MERCI
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mathieu W.

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Fraaie en complete gite, rustig, schoon en gastvrije mensen

Fantastisch verblijf. Mijn vrouw en ik uit Nederland samen met mijn neef en vrouw uit Engeland. Een geweldige week beleefd. Heel gastvrije en sympathieke eigenaren die in het huis ernaast wonen. Rustig gelegen, 2 ruime slaapkamers en 2 badkamers. Leuke tuin met kleine vogeltjes op bezoek! Schoon, compleet, comfortabel en ruim tegen zeer sympathieke prijzen. Een van de mooiste gites die mijn vrouw en ik ooit bezocht hebben (en we hebben veel ervaring).
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claude C.

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Séjour

Merci à Patricia et Didier Très bel accueil, gite très mignon et très bien équipé Idéalement situé pour réaliser de belles visites dans une région très touristique. On reviendra
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beatrice D.

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Merveilleux

Nous avons passé une agréable semaine à refaire
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Konstantin T.

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Séjour excellent dans un gîte plein de charme

Nous avons passé une semaine excellente dans ce gîte confortable, parfaitement équipé et impeccable propre. Il est renové et décoré avec beaucoup de goût et les lits sont très confortables. Il y a d‘ailleurs une belle terrasse et un grand terrain plein de charme pour en profiter. En bref: Il y a tout ce qu’il fault pour passer un bon séjour et se sentir chez soi. Les propriétaires sont aussi charmants que leur maison: Nous avons été très bien accueillis avec une confiture maison et un bon vin de la région. Didier et Patricia sont très attentifs aux bien-être des vacanciers, chaleureux et gentils - des gens adorables. De plus le gîte est idéalement situé pour visiter les nombreux châteaux, sites et jardins en Touraine. Nous pouvons absolument recommander ce logement! Merci encore à Didier et Patricia!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margarita B., Málaga/España

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Un precioso lugar

Hemos pasado unos días encantadores en casa de Didier y Patricia. Ellos son unos anfitriones excelentes: amables, simpáticos y pendientes de todo lo que pudiéramos necesitar. Están disponibles en todo momento y transmiten amor por la naturaleza del lugar. La casa es cómoda tal y como se muestra en las fotos y tiene todo lo necesario para disfrutar de unos días de descanso en la campiña. Cuenta además con un hermoso jardín con árboles frutales, espacio para juegos o simplemente para perderse con la lectura de un libro. Además tiene una ubicación perfecta. a poca distancia de Azay-le-Rideau permite fácilmente visitar los castillos, los jardines y todos los sitios de interés de la zona. Sin duda hemos disfrutado mucho a estancia y estaríamos dispuestos a repetir pronto. Margarita
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine G.

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Une semaine magique

Un grand merci à Patricia et Didier pour leur accueil, leur gentillesse et leur disponibilité. Ils etaient aux petits soins pour nous. Nous avons apprécié la fraicheur de la location et sa proximité des sites et chateaux à visiter, très nombreux aux alentours. Nous sommes amoureux de votre région.Encore un grand merci et a bientot.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023