La Touché, a former manorial hamlet in Courléon, France provides an idyllic country retreat in the Loire Valley with a heated pool, just 20 minutes from the River Loire with castles and vineyards. The heated pool (open May to Sep) is in a quiet, separate and secure courtyard with an established garden. The Gîtes have been lovingly restored with natural stone walls and beautiful oak beams full of charm and character, perfect for families to come and relax, enjoy the weather and good food. La Touché, with its own private driveway, stands on a slight rise in tranquil surroundings of fields and woods near the market towns of Bourgueil and Saumur. This Gîte has been lovingly restored with exposed stone walls and oak beams. Upstairs, the bedrooms have plenty of storage, and there is a separate WC and hand basin. Downstairs, there is a fully equipped kitchen, separate dining/sitting room with flat screen TV and DVD, and bathroom with shower, WC and hand basin. The living room has a large fireplace and plenty of wood to burn, and the cottage has its own vine covered terrace dining area outside. • Crisp linens, fresh towels and complimentary toiletries are provided. • Free access to all on site facilities - shared pool (open May to Sep), courtyard, parking. • Nespresso Vertuo coffee machine • Wifi is available in garden areas • TV and DVD player in the lounge • Local maps and information on chateaux, wine tasting, markets, restaurants. • Supermarket nearby TRANSPORT By Car: • We are 3hrs driving from Caen and also Paris • The local supermarket is only 7 mins drive • Saumur is only 20 mins by car • Tours can be reach in 45 mins by car Airports: • Tours 1 hour drive (pick ups can be arranged) • Poitiers 1 hour 30 mins drive • Nantes 2 hour drive Train stations: Saumur 20 mins drive Angers 1 hour drive Tours Town 45 mins drive St Pierre des Corps 1 hour drive