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Domaine de La Retardière ****, 2 buildings, heated swimming pool

Family-friendly villa with fitness centre and sauna

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Property grounds
Exterior
18 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, table football
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Reviews
9.6

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill

Explore the area

Map
Sepmes, Centre-Val De Loire
  • Popular LocationLa Vallee de Courtineau14 min drive
  • Popular LocationChateau de Villandry35 min drive
  • AirportTours (TUF-Tours - Loire Valley)38 min drive
  • Popular LocationChâteau de Chenonceau43 min drive

Space details

18 bedrooms, 14 bathrooms, sleeps 45
9688 sq ft
Bedroom 1
    1 queen bed
Bedroom 2
    1 queen bed
Bedroom 3
    1 queen bed
Bedroom 4
    1 queen bed
Bedroom 5
    1 queen bed
Bedroom 6
    1 queen bed
Bedroom 7
    1 double bed
Bedroom 8
    1 queen bed
Bedroom 9
    1 double bed
    1 single bed
Bedroom 10
    1 queen bed
    1 double bed
Common area
    1 double bed
    1 sofa bed
Bathroom 1
    Shower
Bathroom 2
    Combined shower/bath
Bathroom 3
    Bath

About this property

Entire place

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

Domaine de La Retardière ****, 2 buildings, heated swimming pool

Family-friendly villa with fitness centre and sauna
An indoor pool, an outdoor pool and a fitness centre are available at this smoke-free villa. Additionally, a sauna, Access to hot tub and concierge services are on-site. The villa has 18 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a DVD player. A kitchen comes with a fridge and an oven, and guests will also find upscale touches, such as a private pool and a fireplace. Limited housekeeping is available.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this villa offers private pools and fireplaces. Rooms open to patios. Smart televisions come with DVD players. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include a shower with in-room jetted baths, bidets and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include offices and telephones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

An indoor pool, an outdoor pool and Access to hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness centre.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property manager

Courault Duvault

Languages

English, French, Russian, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach sunloungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Heated pool
  • A hot tub
  • Sauna
  • Massages

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 18 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 14 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Jetted
  • Bidet
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Table football
  • Ping pong table
  • Games room
  • DVD player
  • Music library
  • Video library
  • Books
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total pets

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Limited housekeeping
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Fitness centre
  • Tennis on site
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours 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 installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 9688 sq ft (900 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

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 are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
This property accepts cash
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 45
Note from host: Pour autres évènements contacter le propriétaire
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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Typical Lovely Mansion all Linnen Cleaning Included

About the area

Sepmes

Located in Sepmes, this villa is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Loire-Anjou-Touraine Regional Natural Park and Cave of Goupillières, while Musée de l'Osier et de la Vannerie and Musee Lansyer are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Prébendes d'Oé Garden and Botanical Garden. Take some time off to enjoy the winery tours in the area, or get some fresh air with adventures like horse riding, hiking and ecotours nearby.
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What's nearby

  • La Vallee de Courtineau - 14 min drive
  • Chateau Azay-Le-Rideau - 32 min drive
  • Place Plumereau - 34 min drive
  • Chateau de Villandry - 35 min drive
  • Château de Chenonceau - 43 min drive

Getting around

  • Sainte Maure Noyant Station - 9 min drive
  • Tours (TUF-Tours - Loire Valley) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • Café de la Mairie - 7 min drive
  • Aux Delices du Prieure - 13 min drive
  • La Ciboulette - 8 min drive
  • La Croissanterie - 26 min drive
  • La Petite Escale - 4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Domaine de La Retardière ****, 2 buildings, heated swimming pool have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Domaine de La Retardière ****, 2 buildings, heated swimming pool pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Domaine de La Retardière ****, 2 buildings, heated swimming pool ?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Domaine de La Retardière ****, 2 buildings, heated swimming pool ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Domaine de La Retardière ****, 2 buildings, heated swimming pool located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly villa is 6.1 mi (9.8 km) from La Vallee de Courtineau and 10.2 mi (16.4 km) from Descartes Monument. Chateau des Roches Tranchelion and Loire-Anjou-Touraine Regional Natural Park are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 67 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 67 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 67 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 67 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 67 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

L. Andrea D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay
Plenty of things to do. Good space well equipped. Perfect for my rage family groups.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

elizabeth t.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for our wedding
This is an amazingly beautiful period property with lots of original features, we chose this property because it was so beautiful, we held our wedding ceremony there and everything was perfect, the property was very clean and tidy and had everything we needed, we were a party of 45 people and it did not feel crowded. The pool was a welcome addition to the property also.You would need a car if staying her as not accessible by public transport, but we knew that before booking.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hilary B., Isle of Man

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable house with lots to entertain all ages.
We were a group of 22 adults 1 child.We had a fabulous time,so much space in the grange and Manoir,loads of things to do,in & around the house,the swimming pool with the retractable roof was an absolute triumph and kept all very happy.we were able to visit many of the lovely places within easy distance of the house.There is a railway station nearby which made travelling into Tours very easy,it also enabled us to pick up members of the party who arrived by train very easily.Futuroscope was within easy travelling time and some of the youngsters travelled there by car.David & Angelina( the owners) were very easy to contact,and always replied promptly to any queries we had.We would all recommend La Retardiere to anyone looking for a big,comfortable fun filled holiday destination.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Carol S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect family holidays
Very good for a large family holiday we had small grandchildren and they loved the pool. Lots of space for everyone would recommend and would definitely go again. Angelina and David could not have been more helpful
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

2/10 Terrible

Roy B.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Don’t hire this property, see list below ,contact me and will share pictures
Villa holiday Floor sticky , dirty , birds mess , tree residue ??? When cleaned last , no wardrobe in bedrooms to store clothes Swing outside dangerous Pool filthy green around top . Tables used before us and not wiped Broken windows in main hse bedroom with bath Broken window in main house very dangerous for everyone Broken window hot tub room opposite side of building Pool house glazing filthy Sofa broken in pool table building, ends fall off Windows don’t open in top main bedroom ? Blinds or windows faulty. Road edge needs a small wire fence along , as we were continuialy stopping our children wandering due to unsafe road edge. Upstairs bath toilet , disgusting needs a soak of bleach . Infestation of ants on tables n floor outside also main house kitchen work surfaces To many cushions missing from outside sofa Plug unsafe n hanging off in kitchen n upstairs main top bedroom Pool dirty on arrival and very dirty now Ants in main house kitchen Shower tray takes 6/7 hrs to drain Pool floor decking broken n sharp Umbrella by pool snapped and removed at our request by guardians as dangerous and pointy, no umbrella replacement given , now so hot over the pool area with no protection from sun for children Induction job only works on one area , several other pans tried from other building, still didn’t work Washing machine has decided to stop working halfway through cycles . 18 people need clothes cleaned at some point Son fixed the problem as impeller had become jammed The door frames in the barn building come apart , and my family have to put them back . There are spindles missing in the bannisters in barn , totally unsafe for children. Pool glass doors filthy Pool filled with water after 4 days , never cleaned or filled after , dirty water at bottom of pool throughout
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Keith W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family gathering in La Retardiere
An excellent return to France after missing out due to Covid The family is growing and we need a larger holiday home each year. La Retardiere accommodated 17 of us very easily. The location is rural but there are many attractions within short drives. Nothing to complain about The enclosed pool was the firm favourite We hope to return soon
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sebastiaan S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Top vakantie
Hele leuke week gehad met de familie
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jordan H., Paris

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay for big groups!
Angélina's house was amazing for our get together with a big group of friends. Communication and planning was very easy from the beginning and we got all the details for the weekend. The house is great - has everything you need and more! Would definitely recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anne G.

We really enjoyed our stay in this wonderful house. Perfect for two families to share.
The property was exactly as described. The concierge could not be more helpful, though speaking some French is an advantage in communicating with him. There was plenty of room for two families without getting on top of each other, and the pool was wonderful in the heat. The only thing that would have made things a little easier would be the provision for doing laundry. Our children are all mid teens to early twenties, but if staying with small children a washing machine would have been useful. All the bedrooms were very comfortable, and having so many bathrooms was great. The children enjoyed the table football and table tennis as well as the pool. Having large enough tables for all to sit round to eat was lovely, and led to some lovely evenings all together.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Peter W.

Charmingly rustic Mansion
Delightful and peaceful location well placed base for touring the Loire Valley. Great facilities provided with lovely pool, games and grounds for children and adults alike.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018