※ Homnest ※ Royal Getaway ※ Beauval & Castles

In the heart of Loir-et-Cher, your refuge is located in the heart of nature, on the edge of a small pond. Come and enjoy a sublime setting to recharge your batteries, just 20 minutes from the Beauval Zoo and less than 40 minutes from the first Loire Valley castles! (Cheverny, Chenonceaux, Amboise, etc.) The space . Located on a small pond, on the land of Christel, your host Homnest and farmer (goat farmer and cheese producer), the refuge has all the amenities in 14 square meters perfectly optimized: ✓ AMENITIES ❀: * Sleeping area: one queen size bed 160x200 cm (2 adults) and one sofa bed (1 extra adult, extra bed) * Kitchen area: fridge, gas hob, sink, utensils, dishes and condiments * Lounge area, dining with table, chairs * Bathroom: Sink, walk-in shower, and eco toilet (dry toilet) * Soap, towels, and bedding provided * Heating by a gas stove * Ceiling fan to cool off (no air conditioning) * Outdoor furniture (except winter period): table, chairs & Chilean (no barbecue) * Drinking water via a 5 liter fountain: do not drink water from the faucets, which is fed by a tank and is used for showers and dishes * Housekeeping included * Free parking 𖠜 HEATING: • Thanks to its powerful stove, your refuge becomes a real warm cocoon, even when the cold winter temperatures are raging outside. Within minutes, an enveloping heat spreads throughout the lodge. A gentle and comforting atmosphere, perfect for sitting down with a book in hand by the fire or simply contemplating the soft orange flames. ❆ FAN (but no air conditioning) • A ceiling fan will give you the feeling of freshness in bed in summer. 𖣔 FOOD AND DRINK: For catering, at an additional cost and by reservation at least 48 hours before your stay (then according to availability after this period), Christel offers you a selection of local products (the selection may vary according to the season) and delivered to your retreat: - Breakfast (€10 per person) - Dinner aperitif board (€30 at €35 per board) - Cheese tray (€25 at €30 per tray) - Raclette tray (from €30 to €35 per tray) - Homemade paninis (€6 per person) - Local wines (10 to 20€ depending on the vintage) ✓ GOOD TO KNOW: The refuge is installed in nature and fully self-contained: electricity is produced by solar panels, kitchen and heating run on gas and running water is stored in a tank. You have all the usual comforts, but the idea of an alternative habitat is also to become aware of its impact on the environment! As a result, a few rules are required during your stay: 1) Except phones and laptops, electrical appliances other than those provided on site should not be connected at the risk of damaging the solar system. It is therefore not possible to use, for example, your hair dryer, a straightening iron or a raclette machine 2) The risk of fire being very high in nature, it is strictly forbidden to smoke in and around the shelter, but also to light any flame (no barbecue) 3) Sewage is filtered by plants: you are asked to use only the 100% natural products provided (shower gel, dish soap) 4) No pets allowed in the shelter Guest access . ✓ Check-in: after 5 p.m. ✓ Check-out: before 11 a.m. ✓ Key box available in case of late arrivals ✓ Possibility to check with your hosts for an earlier check-in (depending on their availability) ✓ You have a free space to park, about 150 meters walk from the refuge ✓ As the refuge is in a field and by a pond, we strongly advise you to provide shoes suitable for wet areas, especially in winter or in rainy weather (boots, etc.) Other things to note . The refuge is located on a plot of Christel, who works on site as part of his farm. So you may come across her, as well as her pets, during your stay There's no wifi at the listing The entrance to the refuge is not on one level, it has a small staircase of 3 steps. Not suitable for people with limited mobility (PRM) Don't worry, you're not that far away: * Zooparc de Beauval: 20 min * Cheverny Castle: 25 min. * Château de Chambord: 33 min * Château de Chenonceaux: 33 min * Château de Montrésor: 37 min * Château de Chaumont-sur-Loire: 38 min * Château Royal d 'Amboise: 40 min * Château du Clos Lucé: 43 min * Blois: 40 minutes * Château d 'Azay-le-Rideau: 50 min * Château de Villandry: 50 min * Towers: 50 min ✵ WITH HOMNEST, you dive into a world of extraordinary adventures! As close as possible to nature, localities & their inhabitants. Our concept? We make sublime Eco-loges, then we install them for free with friendly hosts, who want to welcome guests, in the heart of their regions, passions and local curiosities. Our ambition is to set up 1000 shelters, with 1,000 fantastic hosts, all over the Earth (Antarctica included). On the way to a world of exotic adventures! ✵ Discover all our destinations across France on our account!