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Foosball, table tennis, books, stereo
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2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
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Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4140 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pool
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Monts, Indre-et-Loire
  • Domaine de Candé
    9 min drive
  • Pole Sante Leonard de Vinci
    13 min drive
  • Touraine Golf
    15 min drive
  • Tours (TUF-Tours - Loire Valley)
    24 min drive

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About the area

Monts

On waterfront.You'll be within 3 miles (5 km) of Loire-Anjou-Touraine Regional Natural Park and 6 miles (10 km) of Domaine de Candé with a stay here. Musée Balzac and La Forteresse du Faucon Noir are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Château de Villandry - 17 min drive
  • Place Plumereau - 19 min drive
  • Saint Martin Basilica - 20 min drive
  • Parc des Expositions de Tours - 20 min drive
  • Saint-Gatien Cathedral - 21 min drive

Getting around

  • Monts Station - 5 min drive
  • Tours (TUF-Tours - Loire Valley) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Solo Restaurant - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Bar de Touraine - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Le Balzac - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Le Monts Gourmand - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Auberge du XII ème Siècle - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Mill with terrace on the water - variety, charm & space.

Located in an exceptional setting in the middle of the Indre river, charm, space and extreme tranquility await you ...

Private wooded estate of 100ha - independent from the gîte.

Terrace over the water with garden furniture in the evening sun, garden area with outdoor table and charcoal barbecue. WIFI.

Available on site: fishing (fishing licence required), canoeing or rowing, sandbanks around the mill, walks, observation of local wildlife.

To be shared (with 2 other gîtes) in the outbuildings 200m away: swimming pool, table soccer, table tennis, badminton.

Due to the unsafe surroundings and immediate proximity of the river, we strongly advise against families with children under 5 and/or those unable to swim.

3km away: bakeries, restaurants, supermarket, bar-tabac.

15km maximum by car: château d'Azay le Rideau, Ronsard's home: Le prieuré St Cosme, Balzac's house museum in Saché and its 12th-century inn (gourmet restaurant), gardens & château de Villandry, Montbazon fortress with its medieval entertainment and waterside restaurants, château de Candé and its summer exhibitions - it's all within easy reach!

Electricity surcharge according to consumption except in June, July and August and September
Logs for stove included.

Bedsheet and towel optional at 20 euros per person.

Property manager

paillard

Languages

English, French, German

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Heated pool
  • Shared/communal pool

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Kitchen island
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms

Bathrooms

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Dining room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Foosball table
  • Table tennis
  • Books
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the waterfront
  • In a rural location
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Kayak on site
  • Cycling nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Theme parks nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Golf nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Unit size: 1507 sq ft (140 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 9:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has not indicated whether 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Onsite cash transactions can't exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.

Mill with terrace on the water - variety, charm & space. Reviews

Reviews

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Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Matthew W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect property by the river
We have stayed in many French properties and this one is unique. Very well equipped, very clean, and the large wood burner kept the whole house warm in late October. Unlimited logs supplied and a lovely bottle of bubbly on arrival. Host met us on arrival and was very reassuring as there was severe flooding the week we arrived. We spotted deer in the fields as well as kingfishers, cormorants and a large heron. Unfortunately no fishing as the river was very high and very fast. Incredible chateaus are easy to get to - Chateau D’usse and Chenonceaux. Chinon worth a visit as well as local markets. Lovely 15 minute walk from the property to the gate through the cyclamen covered private woods. Would love to come back
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

olly b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Stay
A fantastic week in Monts. The Moulin was ideal: tranquil river location, which was perfect for swimming kayaking and paddle boarding on the river. The children has an amazing time. Add to that the swimming pool, table tennis and table football and they had so much to do! Guests should be aware the stairs in the moulin are very steep - entirely manageable, but steep! The only other point to note is the oven is limited, so Cooking plans are best made around gas hob options. In summary, a great spot supported by a welcoming and very helpful host, Anne.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing week by the water
We loved our very relaxing week at the Moulin. We didn't do much apart from paddling in the river on the canoe, playing in the pool and resting on the terrace. The cottage is well equipped and very spacious. We also loved meeting the resident animals.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Summer 2024
Lovely building in a stunning location with plenty of water activities and cycling nearby.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Moulin in a beautiful location
Lovely property, beautifully located on the river. It is well equipped, with everything that we needed. The rooms are spacious, particularly the master-bedroom. It was lovely to sit on the decking in the evening, watching the sun over the water. The only slight downside was mosquitos - we needed lots of bug spray to keep them away.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Getting away from it all
So secluded and so quiet, yet near shops for the essentials. Ideally located for cycling, chateaux visiting, wine tasting or just lounging on the terrace, a bit of swimming and a bit of baby-foot (table football).
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Harvey S.

Liked: Cleanliness
A very tranquil location
A real wow location, in a characterful old water mill. A wonderful piece of France, with plenty too see, eat and drink within an easy drive along pot-hole free roads. The Domaine de Cande was especially interesting, the location of the Traitor King's (Edward VIII) marriage to Mrs Simpson by a corrupt clergyman in 1937.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful as usual
As other reviews say. A perfect locstion. I had an issue ( it turned out to me an issie with me not the property) however soemone was sent out within a few minutes. Hope to return
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Eduard B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely and quit place
The mill is very nice and special, unfortunately the weather was not so good and therefore we had cold in the house. Only one of five electric heater worked in the sleeping room. In the leaving-room you can only heat by makeing a fire in the fireplace and it takes nearly two hours until is getting slightly warmer in this big room. Unfortunately we could not use the extraordinary terrace because of weather terms. I guess summer times it would be a great place to stay. I booked this big hours because there are two bedrooms even we were only in two. So I expect that all 4 beds are ready. Also I expect that there is enough toilet paper,(we stayed 8nights) we hardly could arrange for one day and this in two not in four. Ok now there is enough for the next stay we left one package. I know this are little things but makes a stay much pleasurable.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

John B.

Liked: Cleanliness
A fascinating and quirky property
What a situation and what a great conversion to a holiday let. We were greeted by the host, who had already lit the wood burner, this was most welcome as the weather was cold also left us a bottle of fizz. We did find the stairs a little daunting but this was down to the fact we were all in our late 70's early 80's. The main bedroom is vast, triple aspect with great views across the river which is also a bird watchers delight. A great property in an amazing location.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Another fabullus stay
Our 2nd visit this year. Stunning location. The photographs are wonderful but still cannot do it justice. The local town is 10 minutes away. Tours is obly 30 mnutes away but the accomodation feels like it is hours away from civilisation. Mill has everthing you need. Recommend highly
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property
Fabulous property in a wonderful location
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shona M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing week at the Moulin
Our family of four finished off a month of travels in Europe with a week at La Breuil and it was perfect. The setting is beautiful and the moulin had everything we needed. Anne responded immediately to any questions. We enjoyed boating on the l’Indre River, exploring nearby towns and chateaux, cooling off in the pool, and eating delicious French cheese and bread! We hope to return to the Loire again and would highly recommend this gem of a place.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent place to stay in a simply beautiful location.
I came with my mother to relax and we certainly did. We saw lots of wildlife and caught plenty of fish. Of the one that got away as well. The local town of monts has a small but servicable supermarket. Tours is a short diatance away. The accomodation was superb. My one slight issue was that the beds in the back room were very old and clearly for children. It did not detract from the trip though. If i return to the loire valley again this is where i would hope to stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Superb
What can I say we absolutely fell in love with this property. The mill is beautifully done in rustic French style, kitchen a bit unconventional but fully functional, took us a few days to work out why everything is elevated! The setting is sublime, just sitting on the veranda looking at the river and wildlife was so relaxing. Fishing proved a challenge but there are plenty swimming by. Private woodland for walks, really very little need to leave. We don’t return to many places but will definitely be going back here.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Margaret D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tranquil and beautiful setting
Fabulous location surrounded by water. Great for gentle boating /canoeing. Lovely pool close by. Staircase to first floor bedrooms not for the infirm.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janice R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful riverside mill
A lovely property with a stunning terrace and river views. On arrival the mill had a welcome log fire lit and this provided sufficient heating throughout our stay. We enjoyed sitting on the terrace watching the beavers and other wildlife and were lucky enough to have warm weather which allowed us to eat outside. The gite is well positioned for visiting the Loire Chateaux and we particularly enjoyed Chinon and Amboise. The canoe and boules provided gave us plenty to do and at no point did we miss having a television.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful natural environment with great facillities
La Brueil is a beautiful estate and the location of the Moulin was perfect. Fantastic wildlife (first time I've ever seen otters in a natural environment!) and great facilities including kayak, swimming pool, table tennis and of course lovely walks around the estate grounds
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

gaby m.

Liked: Cleanliness
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Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Steve C.

Liked: Cleanliness
So lovely we hated leaving!
Le Moulin is absolutely delightful - so much so that we almost hatched a plan to tell nobody about it on our return, so that we could be in with a chance of booking it again! Anne was great to communicate with in booking and arranging our stay, and we were greeted wonderfully by the excellent Madame Trouvé. Once in the Mill, we had a fabulous stay. Everything is there you could need, the living spaces are decorated stylishly but with a really pleasing minimalism. The master bedroom is pretty wonderful, the kitchen area is fun, and the terrace over the river is totally amazing. With water running around the Mill it genuinely is one of the most chilled-out locations you could choose to stay in – and the lack of a TV makes it even better, we played games, read books and even did a puzzle! We particularly appreciated all the kitchen utensils and accessories as we love France loads but as vegetarians usually end up staying in to eat, so cooking in a lovely kitchen like this and eating over the water was wonderful. There's a boat and a kayak so you can take to the water, and a short walk away is the pool and magnificent games room. The pool was lovely, chlorine-free using salt instead, and the ping pong and table football are great. We even managed to get piano practice in for our eldest (with a bit of cajoling). Once we'd left (a little grudgingly) Le Breuil, it has to be said that Monts is a brilliant location. We've visited the Loire Valley before but here, just outside Tours, is an unbeatable base with a ludicrous number of great Chateux and other sites to visit, all within easy reach. If we'd have been staying any longer we could have hired bikes and pretty much managed a second week car-free, as there was is much within easy reach. We usually like to mix it up with our holiday locations but it has to be said this was the best holiday location we've ever experienced (and we've traveled a LOT), so we definitely plan to return to Le Moulin! Thanks Anne, for creating such a wonderful place.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Janus M.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Beautiful Place to Stay
We stayed at Le Moulin in August 2020 with our two children (aged 15 and 13). The house is fantastic with a stunning view across the river from the deck. The directions to the house are easy to follow and Anne was a wonderful and informative host. There is plenty to do nearby with the two boats and the swimming pool and table tennis are just a short walk away. It’s hard to fault the house and we wouldn’t have changed anything about our stay. We’d certainly like to return in the future and would recommend to anyone. Thank you Anne
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Matthew G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Moulin de Breuil
Beautiful house in a stunning location. We will return.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

GEORGE F.

1 week stay for the second time
Peaceful, clean, inspiring. The best sleep ever, by far. the most quiet and isolated place on the planet for us. The fire, the terrace, the canoe, the chateau, the forest, they are all a part of our lives now. Thank you Anne for restoring this place and allowing us to share this wonder!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Claire R.

A beautifully presented, unique holiday home in a truly idyllic and secluded location,
We were instantly impressed with the Moulin, it is a historic building tastefully restored into a beautiful holiday home, in the most amazing location. The moulin is stocked with everything you need and the attention to detail is evident. The facilities were excellent, from the pool to the games room, all well maintained and very clean. The owners of the estate were so welcoming and wanted to ensure a happy stay. It was a very child welcoming environment. The kayak was used for a trip down the river Indre and safety equipment was provided. The moulin is ideally situated for day trips throughout the Loire Valley, and it’s many beautiful chateaus. The nearest town Tours has a gorgeous old town that is very much worth a visit. We would very much recommend this for a relaxing, family orientated holiday. Just beautiful!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ellen M.

Peaceful, private, idyllic setting — it couldn’t have been more pleasant.
The moulin is a delight, a perfect romantic getaway spot. It’s spacious and well equipped. Listening to the Indre River day and night was both relaxing and invigorating. Though it is tucked away on the grounds of the estate, the moulin is nevertheless very conveniently located for Loire Valley touring. I’d return in a heartbeat.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018