CELESTIN'S HOUSE This house used to house the family of Célestin, the gardener; today it has been completely redesigned for : - "A weekend two hours from Paris", - "A cosy autumn in Sologne". - "Family Christmas in the countryside", - "Discovering the vineyards of the Centre", - "Relaxation break on the Jacques Cœur road", etc. With a heated swimming pool and a tennis court, gathering friends and family (up to 9 people) is a pleasure. ATTENTION: from 3 July to 4 September we will only accept arrivals on Saturdays. Thank you for your understanding. This house has been completely renovated to welcome you in a cosy country spirit. Large spaces for a surface of more than 130 m², offer 3 bedrooms, a shower-room and a bathroom, a vast living room with wood stove, a very luminous kitchen thanks to a giant bay window. Looking through the house you can see the hundred year old trees of the park and the squirrels. You can also enjoy the small garden, but also, in season, the heated swimming pool.  EQUIPMENT OF THE GÎTE On the ground floor : - Bright and functional entrance - Bright kitchen with microwave oven, multifunction oven, induction hob, dishwasher, fridge, coffee maker, toaster, kettle and all the necessary utensils. In the centre, a table for meeting. Direct access to the garden. - Living room with a wood burning stove, 2 large sofas, a flat screen TV with a game console and internet connection. - A laundry room with washing machine, top freezer, etc. - WC - Small private garden entirely enclosed by a hedge of hornbeam, garden furniture and barbecue On the first floor : - A first bedroom with 2 bunk beds of 90 cm (possibility of unfolding an additional pull-out bed) - A second very bright bedroom with a 160 cm bed, desk and reading corner, wardrobe and cupboard - A third bedroom with a view of the park has a 160 cm bed, desk and reading area, wardrobe and cupboard.  - A bathroom with bath, washbasin, towel dryer, hair dryer - A shower room, with Italian shower, washbasin, towel dryer - Possibility of providing a baby bed on request at the time of booking - WC PRACTICAL INFORMATION 25% deposit at the time of booking Minimum stay of 2 nights on weekends and 3 nights on weekdays Cleaning package at 80 euros (concerns all measures recommended by the authorities to ensure sanitary safety for all. This includes, for example, the cleaning and complete disinfection of each of the 2 bathrooms, the disinfection of all handles and switches, etc.) Arrival from 4pm all year round and 5pm in July and August Unlimited WIFI Bed linen provided Ecological wood heating included Easy parking OUTSIDE - The park is at your disposal; it is a paradise for children: big swing, tree house, etc. - SHARED SWIMMING POOL (access between 9AM to 7PM) : Secured by a motorised shelter, 12 x 4 m long, treated with salt, it will be the spot to swim in peace or to relax in the sun on the deckchairs. - parasol - deckchairs - games. You will share the pool with us, our two daughters (and exceptionally their friends) and at the end of the day with the hosts of Grand Bouy, chambres d'hôtes (who have access between 5pm and 7pm). OUTDOOR GAMES Many activities are possible for both children and adults within the property: - Gantry with swing and apparatus, - etc... TO SEE IN THE SURROUNDINGS Berry region, in the heart of the Centre-Val-de-Loire : Composed of the departments of Indre and Cher, Berry is the other name for the heart of France. Situated 2.5 hours from Paris, this former French province is full of emblematic places such as Bourges Cathedral, George Sand's estate, Valençay Castle and Noirlac Abbey. Whether you are with friends or family, let yourself be inspired by history... Take advantage of your stay to discover the surrounding vineyards: Sancerre, Menetou-Salon, Quincy or Reuilly; practice the art of ceramics at La Borne... And visit the first castles of the Loire: Chambord, Cheverny, Chenonceaux, etc. This year is also the year of 500 years of Renaissance(s) in the Centre-Val de Loire Region. To mark this anniversary, the region is organising numerous events to commemorate this artistic, scientific, cultural and architectural movement. Viva Leonardo! But also : Golf and horse riding nearby. A few kilometres away: farm pig producer, organic fruit and vegetable picking, local markets, shops, medical centre. GETTING AROUND Ideally located near the main roads passing through Bourges and Vierzon, it is difficult to live without a car here, but the house is very easy to get to. Bourges train station: 8.8 km Nearest airport: Châteauroux - Centre: 52 km