Vacation Rental Description
The accommodation is a careful restoration and conversion of the farm to the Chateaux of Cussay, this dates back to 1268 when the first record of the Chateaux can be traced as being sold to Guy the Doyen of St Martin. The main West-facing wall is formed from the original chateaux ramparts and vestiges of these are present through out the grounds as well as entrances to caves and tunnels. The locals swear there is a tunnel linking La Roche d’Enchaille with the Church in the centre of Cussay some 5 km away. The Chateaux has had several roles during its long history,including operating as a mint striking coinage back in the 16th century and more recently as a “Relais de Poste”.There is also a large cave carved into the hillside above the farm, which was used by The property has a large living area, with a fully equipped American style kitchen with dishwasher, range style gas cooker, sink and fridge There is a utility room which houses the central heating boiler and washing machine. There is a shower room with WC adjacent to the main Lounge. The dining area has a long antique pine table, which can seat 10 people comfortably.
The lounge is fitted with quality sofas one of which is a folding bed (for those unexpected guests), satellite TV and has French doors leading out on to the raised terrace with steps down to the Sun deck and boules court. There are some spectacular sunsets to be enjoyed from this vantage point.
The first floor comprises the master bedroom with en-suite shower room and there are 2 twin bedded rooms one of which has a double and a single bed. There is also a large bathroom fitted with a Victorian style bath complete with shower attachment. These all lead off of a large landing area, which has a sofa/bed and games console etc for the kids amongst us. There is also a ASDL Internet connection.There is a games area this has Tennis table, dartboard etc.
Facilities
Cable Satellite
Cleaning Service
Cooking Utensils
Dishwasher
DVD
Garage
Kitchen
Linen Service
Microwave
Amenity Parking
Refrigerator
Sterio
TV
Washer
•Shopping - Five minutes drive away is the bustling market town of Ligueil with bars, restaurants and shops, and on Mondays a market where local producers sell their goods.
Descartes is 10 mins by car Once home to the philosopher René Descartes it has a Sunday market which is extremely well attended and that's just by the locals! You can choose from a variety of local wines, cheeses, fruits and vegetables and craft stalls. You can even buy fresh hot paella or roast chickens for an al fresco lunch on the terrace. Both towns offer a selection of Super markets as well as all the usual amenities.
•Loches - Loches is an extremely pretty town steeped in History, with dungeons to visit as well as the chateau, busy markets on Saturday and Wednesday and several night markets taking place in August. There are also shows in the summer set in the grounds of the Dungeons.
Activities
Playground
Fishing
Gym
Horse Riding
Kayaking
Mountain Biking
Night Clubs
Restaurant
Shopping
Tennis
Theater
Theme park
Zoo/Wildlife
•Chateaux - This is an excellent area for chateaux, there are several local to the immediate area aswell as the more famous including Chinon, Loches, Amboise, Azay le Rideau, Chenonceau, Villandry, Langeais, Blois, Chambord,
•Golf - There are 9 and 18 hole golf courses at La Roche Posay which are challenging for both novice and experienced golfers
•Futuroscope - An excellent day out for all the family, about 60 minutes away, Futuroscope gives you the magic of 3D, virtual reality simulator rides , with a glimpse into the future of communication technology.
•Vineyards - Many vineyards are available to visit in this region of France, giving you the opportunity to taste and buy a wide selection of locally produced wines. •Horse riding is available at several stables in the area, there are also 2 stud farms located in Cussay.
•Country walks, there are lots of ancient rights of way where you are free to roam