Château de la Rue

“Malgré un cadre et un équipement attrayants, le séjour a été gâché par un service médiocre, des problèmes d’entretien et”

The surroundings, the calmness, and the quality of the interiors and outdoor facilities match the label of a “charming guesthouse.” The “Cassandre” room still feels usable and comfortable even though there were a few setbacks. The younger, attentive staff at our second breakfast provided a much better and pleasant service. The basket of bread and brioche served at breakfast was quite adequate. However, there were many spider webs and the bathtub tap was non‑functional upon arrival. The initial reception and breakfast service were disappointing, with a lack of options and a sense of disrespect from the host. The breakfast was sparse and not very varied. The host refused to accept a credit card for the tourist tax, forcing guests to pay in cash.

Clément·Há 2 meses

“Een mooi oud landhuis met een bijzondere sfeer, ultieme gastvrijheid in een prachtige omgeving.”

Staying here is hard to put into words. It’s not a luxury place where everything is perfectly styled and finished to the last detail. On the contrary, the house is full of unique items, so you always find something new. And yes, with such a large beautiful house, you’ll sometimes encounter dust, and yes, it’s a gorgeous old manor, so not all maintenance can be done at once. But that’s exactly why this place has a very distinct and special charm and a fantastic atmosphere. Here you truly experience the ultimate French countryside with the city of Blois within reach. The absolute star of our stay was undoubtedly the host, a former lawyer whom we affectionately renamed Madame Avocate. Her warmth, friendliness, and genuine hospitality made our stay unforgettable. Every afternoon she brought drinks to the pool and did everything she could to make us feel at ease. We also had a simple but delicious dinner in the shaded garden. The breakfast wasn’t very extensive (bagels with various kinds of homemade jam), but nothing was too much for her. She made special scrambled eggs for us and even surprised us one morning with delicious French toast. Our rooms were spacious and furnished with beautiful, classic furniture. Our bed was a bit off‑center, so we’d bump into each other every night. From the rooms we looked out onto the very spacious and tranquil garden with large old trees. And the surroundings are beautiful, with lovely walks along the Loire. It’s recommended to do that early in the morning. This isn’t a place for those looking for sleek design and five‑star luxury. But if you love calm, atmosphere, character, and especially genuine hospitality, you’ll have a special time here.

L·Há 2 meses

Everything was perfect, very good welcome, beautiful pool.

Christophe·Há 2 meses

The owner welcomed us and the park is large. The swimming pool wasn’t available unless you had information at booking time. There were spiders in the bedroom everywhere, the room wasn’t very clean, the bathroom had small towels that looked used already. Breakfast was limited to croissants, bread, and jam (it would be good to offer fruit, cheese, eggs at least).

Philippe·Há 3 meses

“Super”

The charming place, the pool, the welcome, and the proximity to the castles. But if you arrive after 8 p.m., you need to plan the meal in advance (you must inform the host). That can be a blocker since there aren’t many other options on site.

Perrine·Há 4 meses