Loire Valley 17th century gatehouse near Chinon

Standing between the historical town of Chinon and the “Ideal City” of Richelieu — built in the 17th century at the order of the notorious Cardinal Richelieu (1585–1642) —, Château de Belebat offers you the perfect nest to host your next Loire Valley Adventure. The space Welcome to the Gatekeepers Cottage, the family first home in France. Built at the beginning of the 17th century, the gatehouse of the château unfolds over three floors. It currently counts with two gorgeous and very luminous bedrooms, two bathrooms, a well equipped kitchen and a very comfortable dining room and living room spaces. The cottage is lovingly decorated in country fashion, oozing charm and timeless character. Right outside your front door, under an old lime tree, there’s a round table with benches for everyone to enjoy a glass of rose and cheese or maybe, in one of those lovely, warm summer nights, you could sit outside for a candle lit dinner or a laidback BBQ. We also have other Airbnb's available on the property, check them out: Our Le Barn, 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom: www.AirBnB.com/h/Belebat-Le-Barn Our Baker's Cottage, 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom: www.AirBnB.com/h/Belebat-Bakers-Cottage Our Petit Chateau, 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom: www.AirBnB.com/h/Belebat-Petit-Chateau Or our Winemaker's Den, 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom: www.AirBnB.com/h/Belebat-Winemakers Guest access Belebat is a small country estate facing a major restoration journey. You are welcome, however, to feel at home and make the most of the grounds. Stroll down the park around the chateau, enjoy nature’s soothing magic and take a picnic in the forest or grab a bike and venture down the amazing bike path right outside our heavy gates.