Château de Nazelles

Nazelles, Indre-et-Loire
Bed & Breakfast
+33 (0)2 47 30 53 79
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From
€130 - €400
per night

Built in 1518 to gaze across the Loire to Amboise and decorated with discreet elegance and respect for its history. Guests love it

8 rooms

Rooms sleep 2 – 4

Children welcome

Babies welcome

The Experience

This charming 16th-century manor house is in the centre of the village with a shady courtyard and a winding track leading to woodlands and vineyards.

Véronique has created a haven of serenity inside: the decor is an exuberant mix of formal and informal, contemporary and traditional with muted tones on the walls running throughout. Rooms are a delight, furnished with a simple understated elegance to mirror the historical character of the house.

Steps and pathways entice you through a series of ‘secret’ gardens, doorways cut in high hedges offer intriguing glimpses of the Loire valley, and the enchanting basin pool dug out from the rock face, warmed only by the stone within which it’s encased. Plan your day over a great breakfast in the beamy salon: charming Amboise and its château is a 35-minute walk; hire bikes and take a leisurely cycle along the river to Blois.

We think you'll love

The setting – the courtyard, lawns and pool are astoundingly peaceful, all tucked away above the village
Exploring the Loire and its magnificent châteaux with ease – you’re 5km to Amboise
Arriving by electric car and being able to charge up on-site

You should know

Access is up a narrow lane and under a little archway into the courtyard
The nearest restaurants are in Amboise

Essentials

Swimming pool
EV charger
Hot tub
Garden
Open fire / woodburner
Breakfast included
Breakfast available
Meals available
Vegetarian meals
Oven
Parking on premises
Free parking nearby
Accessible by public transport
WiFi
Television
Spa
Central heating
Limited mobility
Wheelchair access
Mobile reception
Hob
Bar
Barbecue
Licensed premises
Paid parking nearby
Air conditioning
Relaxation areas
Washing machine
Tennis court
Microwave oven
No smoking
Credit cards
Working farm
Owner has pets
Dishwasher
Pets welcome

Family friendly

Baby monitor
Books and toys
Children welcome
Babies welcome
Stair gates
High chair
Fire guard
Cot available

Nearby

Pub/bar within 3 miles
Restaurant within 3 miles
Shop within 3 miles

Activities

Bikes available
Food courses
Kayaking
Other courses
Sailing
Surfing
Wild swimming

Pricing

Nightly price: from €130
Surcharges: Extra bed/sofabed available €30 per person per night.

4 Doubles: From €130
2 Suites for 4: From €280

Information

Booking information

Check in: 4pm-8pm
Check out: Flexible
Other details: Access to our drive is a bit narrow. EV charging point on site.
Closed: Rarely.
No smoking: Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.
Owner has pets: Animals living on the property
Meals: Summer kitchen. Restaurants 3km.

Reviews

Perched on the hillside overlooking the Loire valley, Château de Nazelles is a unique and welcoming place to stay. The interior has been lovingly restored and we felt very comfortable. The pool was fabulous and the breakfast set us up perfectly for the day. The chateau is a great base to explore the Loire Valley. Amboise is a short drive and it offers lots of lovely bars and restaurants. We’ll definitely be back!

Caroline, Canterbury May 2022

We stayed here for two nights whilst visiting Amboise. Our room was warm, very comfortable and beautifully furnished with respect for the history of the manor house and a contemporary twist. We had a lovely welcome from Veronique and she was helpful in recommending local places to eat. Breakfast was delicious with local produce and plenty of good coffee. We would definitely stay here again.

Penny, Bromyard Feb 2020

I would absolutely love to stay here. It is incredibly special with its secluded courtyard, bassin pool dug out from the rock and lawns overlooking the valley. Such a wonderful base to explore the region.

Lillie, Sawday's Inspector May 2019

Beautiful castle near Ambroise. Full of History. The host was very kind. The spacious room, with a large bathroom. The place is calm and well decorated.Very good breakfast with local products, in a beautiful room with a fireplace. We recommend it.

sandrine, Paris Jan 2018

Beautiful place, set on a steep hillside with views across to Amboise in the distance. Room (Olivia) large with a small shower room and separate toilet. Breakfasts excellent, summer kitchen with fridge and barbecues available for guests use. Amboise within easy reach, good choice of retaurants. Owner speaks excellent English if you need it, and is very informative about the history of the Chateau. Loire valley and all its delights on the doorstep.

Carol, Northwich Jun 2016

Chateau de Nazelles is a beautiful place to stay, and Veronique and her family were extremely welcoming. Veronique recommended a very good restaurant for dinner (and pointed us in the direction of the degustation in the morning!). We stayed in one of the rooms carved into the rock, which was very spacious and tastefully decorated with a fabulous bathroom. This is a magical chateau in a stunning setting, with plenty of room given over to guests including kitchen facilities and a large lounge. Breakfast was delcious, especially the local honey! We hope to return!

Jane

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Location

The neighbourhood

Pretty Amboise is a short drive (or a 12-minute cycle) – from there catch the train to Tours in 30 minutes and wander the lovely Parisian-like streets. For ticking off the Loire châteaux from your list, this is a good base: there’s Chenonceaux, Chaumont and Clos Lucé - the home of Da Vinci - within a 25-minute drive, as well as Blois and Chambord within an hour.

Local points of interest from Véronique & Olivier Fructus

The city of Amboise, 3km away, is a beautiful town, featuring shops, restaurants, farmers markets (Fri and Sun) and world heritage monuments to visit : the Royal Chateau, the house of Leonardo da Vinci, and Chateau Gaillard.
Chateau de Chenonceau, the most visited in the Loire valley and probably the most charming. Chateau de Chambord, world known for its spectacular architecture, the largest chateau of the Loire.
Chateau the Chaumont & its extravagant garden festival (april-oct). Chateau de Cheverny, still owned by the same family since its construction. Very popular (hunting) dogs' soup every day! Also Blois, beautiful Renaissance city on the Loire river!
Kayaking: there is an access to a river from our park. Go for a relaxed trip on the river! For a more challenging river trip, you can also kayak on the Loire river, 3km away, or 15km away on the river Cher.
Explore the area. By bike: from our B&B you can easily access the Loire à Vélo cycling route (www.cycling-loire.com). Horse riding available 4 km away: we can organise trips for you (book in advance). Hot air balloon rides also possible 2km away.
Massages: we now offer massages (by the pool in the morning, or in the chateau). Please contact us to book ahead of your trip.

Introducing

Véronique & Olivier Fructus

Delightful and chatty Véronique and Olivier split their time between running the B&B, where they live, and their hotel, just over a kilometre apart from each other. They run a tight ship with their smiley, professional team and are very knowledgeable about the area.

Château de Nazelles

Children welcome

Babies welcome

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Véronique & Olivier Fructus

Château de Nazelles

Children welcome

Babies welcome

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How to book

Direct with the owner

Enquire through Sawday's

The Experience

We think you'll love

You should know

Essentials

Accommodation

Pricing

Information

Reviews

The neighbourhood

Véronique & Olivier Fructus

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