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 is full of character and perfect for a couples getaway. It has a large open plan kitchen/dining space with panoramic views as well as a large outside terrace. Upstairs has a double bed on a mezzanine style floor with en-suite WC and basin and small balcony from the bedroom. Downstairs has the shower room with WC and basin along with living room with flat screen TV, DVD player and wood burning stove. • 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