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Berry-sur-Cher

A restored 18/19th century farm house in the Loire Valley, set on a hectare of quiet private land and within a short walk of the village centre.

Your contact:	The Kane family
Telephone:	+1 617 247 3744 or +1 617-230-6744
Email:	Contact Berry-sur-Cher

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About the Holiday Home

The gardens

Berry-sur-Cher is a long white stone farmhouse or longère, in the village of Meusnes in the Loire Valley, about a mile from the Cher River. The main part of the house, built in 1890, was updated completely in 2004, with four bedrooms for seven to eight guests, a modern kitchen, and three full bathrooms. The older part of the house is the west wing, which was built in 1749 and has just been renovated into a separate apartment.

The property is situated on a hectare (two and a half acres) of quiet private land, with elegant flower and herb gardens, fruit trees, tables and benches, and a boules court to play the traditional French game. The property is quiet and calm while being located conveniently within a few minutes' walk of the village centre.

The dining room

The interior has been completely restored and filled with antiques from the markets of Paris and Provence. Tall windows look onto the gardens and let in plenty of light. In the living room, a fireplace, bookcases, and a tiled floor make for a relaxing atmosphere.

Up to ten guests can dine at the large table in the dining room, which also has a fireplace. One can also dine outside on a teak-floored dining porch, which has a large table with comfortable benches and chairs, seating six to eight comfortably.

The master bedroom

The kitchen has been completely modernized, with gas burners, a gas/convection oven, a microwave, a fridge/freezer, and a dishwasher. French doors in the breakfast area open onto the back garden.

The master bedroom suite is also on the ground floor, featuring a queen size bed, mahogany floors, dresser and chairs. The room connects through a large closet and dressing room to a bath with a marble-topped sink and a large walk-in shower.

The second living room upstairs, ideal for a family evening in

Upstairs, a large open living room is perfect for a family evening in, with sofas and chairs, a TV and VCR, and a table for board games and puzzles. A double bedroom has a queen size bed and a daybed, with a fireplace and a Juliet balcony. An adjoining large bathroom has a tub and shower and a large pedestal sink.

The third bedroom has a pair of single beds and overlooks the back garden. The fourth bedroom, with a single bed and a dresser and closets, is in a separate small apartment. It has an ensuite ceramic-tiled bathroom with a basin and shower.

Special features:

• Bilingual assistance available on site
• Maid, Cook and Driver can be arranged on request
• Credit cards accepted

Location

Region

Loire and Centre

Village

Meusnes

Setting

Village

Nearest large town

Romorantin

Other towns nearby

Blois Châteauroux Tours Orléans

Département

Loir-et-Cher (41)

Airport

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Berry-sur-Cher|Rental information

Accommodates:	7 guests
Bedrooms:	Four bedrooms: two, each with a double bed, one with twin beds, and one with a single bed. A day bed is optionally available in one of the double bedrooms.
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Features

Stereo
Bath
Linen available
Towels available
Kitchen

Central Heating
Internet access
Shower
Dishwasher
Barbecue

Telephone
Television
Fireplace
Non-Smoking
Washing machine

Clothes Dryer
Wheelchair accessible

Rental rates

The rates shown below are for renting this self-catering accommodation for one week.
Rent is to be paid to the owner in Euros. For your reference, you can view the rates in another currency.

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Time of year	Cost per week
April 1, 2010 until July 1, 2010	€1,200
July 1, 2010 until October 1, 2010	€1,400
October 1, 2010 until December 31, 2010	€850

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Changeover day: Saturday

Rental Conditions:	The rental period is completely flexible in terms of the start day of week. There is a rental contract to be signed once you contact the owners and agree on a rental period and price. The contract requires a 25% rental deposit, with the balance of the rent due 30 days prior to occupancy, along with a damage or breakage deposit. Please feel free to confirm payment terms prior to your commitment to rent. The owners regret that they cannot accommodate children under the age of eight years, or pets unless specially agreed. The rental fee includes all linens for bedrooms and dining (beds are made up when you arrive), and the kitchen is supplied with basic cooking items such as oils and vinegars, mustards and herbs, and toilette paper and kleenex are also provided. There is a supply of gourmet cooking utensils, from cuisinart to immersion blender to handmade mandolin. Phone service is included, along with an internet hookup for your laptop. We are pleased to host you for a tasting of local wine and cheeses the evening of your arrival. More...
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Contact:	The Kane family at Berry-sur-Cher.

About the Area

The mairie in Meusnes

About a thousand people live in the village of Meusnes, which offers a post office, a small grocery store, a butcher, a baker, and a pharmacy. About 20 vineyards in town produce local reds and sauvignon blancs, and they welcome guests for a tasting. The village is also home to a major producer of fromage de chèvre, or goat cheese, for which the region is famous.

Nearby Selles-sur-Cher, five minutes away, is a bustling town with all sorts of commerce, including a renowned bakery, butchers, cheese shops, and several small restaurants, as well as a pharmacy, a cinema, and an outdoor market on Thursday mornings.

Among the activites to enjoy locally, there are forests and vineyards to walk in, a small river for fishing, and several seasonal fêtes to take in, such as the Spring brocante, the Summer sardinade, fireworks on the 14th of July, and many others. One can rent bicycles and canoes in nearby St.-Aignan, five kilometres west along the river Cher.

About the Region

One of the local vineyards

The Loire Valley is full of historical sites. There are dozens of famous chateaux within an hour of the house, many with fabulous gardens. The property is close to Chenonceau, Blois, Chambord, Cheverny, Amboise, Villandry and Azay-le-Rideau, among others. Valencay, the home of Talleyrand in the 1800s, is a ten minute drive from the house, located in a lovely town with a market every Tuesday.

The Loire also grows many good wines, and riding through the rolling countryside offers many opportunities to stop for tastings. To the east is the hilltop village of Sancerre, which has many vineyards and restaurants. Nearby is Pouilly-Fumé, and towards the west is Chinon, with good reds, and Vouvray, which produces sweeter wines and a sparkling white that many French serve instead of Champagne.

This is also a great region for cuisine. Nearby are Michelin-starred restaurants like Lion d’Or in Romorantin or Bernard Robin in Bracieux, all providing fine dining experiences. There are many affordable and excellent restaurants nearby, and the owners have prepared a list of recommended favourites. The valley has a agreeably temperate climate, with sunny summers and mild winters.

Photo Album

The gardens	The terrace and gardens
The dining porch	The gardens
The kitchen	The living room
The breakfast room	The single bedroom suite
The twin bedroom	The second double bedroom
The master bedroom's ensuite dressing room and bathroom

Guest Opinions

We spent a delightful week at Berry-sur-Cher last September. The house is utterly charming, features every convenience and is strategically located for trips to the major chateaux in the region. Berry-sur-Cher soon felt like our home and we were saddened to leave it at the end of our stay. I would highly recommend it to anyone planning a trip to the Loire.
Ken G. - Boston, MA, USA

We are all completely satisfied with your lovely house. We’ve probably stayed in eight houses over the years, and yours by far is the best. I have recommended Berry-sur-Cher to friends for their next holiday.
Toni H. - MS, USA