La Jolivière - Troglodyte house

❄️A NATURALLY AIR-CONDITIONED PLACE ❄️ We invite you to enjoy a very pleasant stay in this charming and large typical 17th century troglodyte closerie in Tours. Former convent and home of frequent travelers. This totally atypical place facing south on the Loire Valley is located on the hillside (access with 45 steps), 700 meters from the shops of Vouvray and about 15 minutes by car from Tours. Not suitable for festive events. The space COVID 19: We inform you that all health measures are taken in accordance with the measures recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This troglodyte house of about 200 m² includes 5 large rooms, all with large French windows opening onto a south-facing garden, protected from the outside heat. The whole is composed of: - a master suite of about 40 m2, equipped with a queen size bed (160 x 200), a living room area and an office area. A baby crib can be provided upon request, as well as a high chair - a shower room, in an old bread oven, in 30s style mosaic with a walk-in shower, toilet. Access to this room is either through the master suite or from the outside - a bedroom with 2 single beds installed in the old office room. - a large living room equipped with a sofa, club chairs, a library, an upright piano and a fireplace - an equipped cathedral kitchen (piano, oven, microwave, refrigerator-freezer, Nespresso Vertuo machine, etc.) - a 1930s zinc bar with different small tables, early century poster - a large private garden, wooded and enclosed, facing south. Guest access You can park your vehicles for free in the Rue du Petit Coteau, in the marked parking spaces. The town of Vouvray is in the heart of the Loire Valley, an ideal central point for visiting the Loire Castles and vineyards. The first castles are 15 minutes away. Other things to note The price includes linens: sheets, towels, bath mats, dish towel. Beds are made upon arrival, and cleaning is done upon departure. A small grocery store, hygiene and cleaning products are available to start the stay. The house is only accessible by a 45-step staircase, it is not suitable for people with reduced mobility.