16th Lockmaster's House on river / Loire Castles

Atypical and full of charm, this old mill offers you a unique experience of life on the banks of the Brenne river. Located in the countryside in an enchanting setting, this outbuilding of the Château de Valmer will delight families looking for adventure as much as lovers for a romantic getaway. Here you will have as unique neighbors birds, fish and some frogs depending on the season. Designed for 2 to 8 people, this accommodation consists of a main house (the mill), an annex "the lock" and a pretty garden. It is rented in one piece to our host. Main house: the historic mill Ground floor : Large kitchen living room opening onto a 45 m2 teak terrace overlooking the river 1st floor (staircase access - 15 steps): One bedroom with 1 double bed (160x200) An adjoining shower room and WC A living room with 2 beds (a single bed and a double bed 140x200). Note that access to the kitchen is only from the outside.  Annex "the lock" single storey house along the lock 1 bedroom ‘dormitory’ with double bed 140x190 and a single bed (Phone number hidden by Airbnb) bedroom with double bed (Phone number hidden by Airbnb) bathroom with bath, double sink and WC, accessible from both bedrooms. All rooms are equipped with an electric heater. The +: Barbecue fireplace Fishing on site Trampoline No TV or WIFI. Rest assured 4G works very well (and we have a portable WIFI in emergency) Baby kit available / baby cot and baby seat Bed sheets and towels included Car park 100m cycle path: The Greenway of the Brenne Valley Not overlooked, nor neighbors To note : This mill is a summer residence with simple comfort. Bring a little wool for your evenings on the terrace. - Fishing: Provide your equipment and license, Only in NO KILL - Trampoline: there is no safety net - Presence of steps (1st floor staircase access) All accommodation is accessible to travelers as well as the river and the valves around. WARNING : The water being present all around, this makes the mill, a place, admittedly heavenly for some, but very dangerous for others: especially young children 3-15 years old (not knowing how to swim and / or unaccustomed) and anyone who cannot swim. You are your own supervisors. In front of the mill, it has an outdoor area secured by ganivelles (wooden barriers) which do not allow children from 0 to 3 years old to access the water. The guests and / or guests acknowledge having read the dangers of this place and take all their responsibilities in the face of the dangers or accidents that may occur. The responsibility of the owner could not be blamed for any fact whatsoever. The person in charge of check in and check out is either me or a friend. This friend lives opposite the rental and is available and able to help/resolve any problems that may arise. The accommodation offered by Malo is located in Chançay, Center-Val de Loire, France, a charming district surrounded by vineyards of the Vouvray appellation and the Brenne Valley. It is the ideal starting point to experience the Loire, its gastronomy, its castles and its wines. Many Loire castles and museums are within 35 km. 08 km Amboise / Amboise Castle and Clos Lucé-Leonard de Vinci House 15 km - Tours 20 km - Chenonceaux Castle 22 km – Chaumont Castle 31 km - Villandry Castle and Gardens 51 km – Chambord Castle 42 km - Beauval Zoological Park Independent car park in front of the house Car: From Paris - 220 Km by A10 / exit 18 Train: TGV Paris Montparnasse - Saint pierre de Corps / 1H10 / taxi 15/20 min from the station to the Moulin Or Train Paris - Amboise 1H40 Direct - Taxi 15 min from the Moulin Tours Airport (Ryanair) Good food shops in the village of Vernou sur Brenne at 4km (accessible by car or direct by bike via the greenway) - Fantastic pork butcher / caterer Mme Bergère, - Excellent baker-pastry chef Mr and Mrs Huvet, - small supermarket good products at Victor, - Supermarket U (good butchery department)