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Beautifully decorated and renovated house in Amboise

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Iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
High chair, cookware/dishes/utensils
Dining
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Amboise, Centre-Val De Loire
  • Clos Lucé Castle
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Château d'Amboise
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Château-Gaillard
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Tours (TUF-Tours - Loire Valley)
    ‪32 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Beautifully decorated and renovated house in Amboise

Completely renovated in 2012, this XVI th century house is a typical regional house with a "troglo" room (in the rock).

Renovated by a team of local specialised builders using traditional techniques under the responsibility of a certified architect, the Tortue de Leonardo offers you all modern equipments and comfort in a traditional and historical place.
Located against the hill between the Chateau d'Amboise and the Clos Lucé (where da Vinci lived his last years), la Tortue is a jewel made of tradition and peacefullness in one of the most attractive town in France.

Professionally decorated, la Tortue will allow you to relax in a region made of tradition and history. Indeed, on top of the many castles (Amboise, Chenonceau, Chambord.....) you will have the possibility to discover le Clos Lucé, the Chanteloup Pagoda, the Touraine Aquarium, many wine producers and for the more adventurous tree climbing, Kayak, hot air balloons....
During your stay at this holiday home, you're just a quick walk from Clos Lucé Castle. Features include laundry facilities. Free WiFi and a kitchen are available in the holiday home.
  • The holiday home offers a kitchen, a washing machine and a patio
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 50+ Mbps)
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Steps from Clos Lucé Castle and 9 minutes on foot from Château d'Amboise
Beautifully decorated and renovated house in Amboise offers its guests laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

paul herlaut

Languages

English, French, German

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Towels (changed on request)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Maximum 1 pets
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.
Property Registration Number 234

We should mention

  • On-site cash transactions can't exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.

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Beautifully decorated and renovated house in Amboise Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

James and Nancy D., New Wilmington, Pa. USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place!

We thoroughly enjoyed our 6 night stay. Paul was great to work with in dealing with some technical problems in the booking and reservation process. Very good restoration of a charming 16th century home. All three bedrooms(including the "troglo" room) are spacious. The property is clean, well designed and comfortable. The location is superb, steps from the Clos Luce and a short walk to the Chateau and many restaurants, patisseries and a traiteur. Parking was convenient, close and free. While located right on the street (one way) traffic and noise were not a problem. It was nice to sit in the living room with the window open and see lots of folks walking by and admiring the architecture and our cozy situation. (some obviously envious!) Twin room on top has a toilet and sink, some low beans (which add to the charm and a great place to hang clothes). Queen on first floor has a bath with toilet and shower outside the room and is huge. Trog room has shower in room and toilet located off courtyard. Kitchen small and well equipped. Keypad entry was great as we were 3 couples so everyone had access without having to worry about keys. Spiral wooden steps were charming but might be challenging for less mobile older adults. Easy internet access. Highly recommend this gite.

10/10 Excellent

Hervé E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Visite en famille

Top en été

10/10 Excellent

Marc H.

Très bien placé, une expérience intéressante

Maison très bien rénovée avec beaucoup de charme. La chambre troglodyte est bien mise en valeur et c'est une expérience intéressante. La maison est très placée au coeur de la vieille ville, on peut faire plein de chose à pieds
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sophie F., Saint Pierre en Faucigny

Parfait!

Nous avons passé 5 jours avec nos deux grands enfants à la Grande Tortue. La maison est superbe, très bien équipée et décorée, d'une propreté exemplaire, et idéalement située. C'est un cocon dans lequel on a grand plaisir à rentrer après une longue journée de visites! Le propriétaire Paul a eu de très gentilles attentions envers nous (comme nous n'en avions jamais eu nulle part!). Notre seul regret est de ne pas avoir pu le rencontrer en personne! (les circonstances ne l'ont pas permis). Un séjour vraiment parfait!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Françoise B.

EXCELLENT SEJOUR

Merci à Paul pour son accueil. Maison où l'on se sent bien et très bien entretenue. Très bonne expérience de la chambre troglodyte
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Jean-Charles D.

Génial!!!

La Grande Tortue est vraiment la maison de vacances dont tout le monde rêve. Une propriété avec beaucoup de charme, harmonieux mélange de cachet historique et des plus modernes commodités (magnifiques douches à l'italienne!). Monsieur Herlaut est charmant et très sympathique. De plus la propriété se situe à 100 mètres à peine du Clos Lucé et possède une très belle chambre troglodyte pour ceux qui recherchent de l'authentique. Un séjour magique!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2016

10/10 Excellent

Sophie L.

Séjour d'exception

Une adorable maison très bien située. Décoration chaleureuse. Très propre et accueillante. L'endroit est magique entre le château d'Amboise et le clos Lucé. A recommander