The Secret Hamlet Loire Valley France

Guests stay in the six homes that surround the main manor house, each with private gardens and unique character. We especially love the ‘Honey House’, originally used to manage beehives and extract honey, it’s now a 2 bedroom haven. Another house has a terrace overlooking the river – your large party will love having this 35 acre hamlet (and two swimming pools) to themselves.
Outside, the grounds slope down to the river, where you’ll paddle toward the nearest town or fish beneath the shade of a 450 year old oak tree. Nearby attractions include the Romanesque Abbey in Saint-Savin (10 km), home to well-preserved 11th and 12th century murals. There’s natural beauty in abundance at La Brenne Regional Nature Park (30 km) past Le Blanc. Your holiday (or the days before your wedding) can be a time of calm reflection in this peaceful region of France.
Your wedding or family holiday will be a true fairytale affair at this estate in the Loire Valley. Situated on top of a hill and covered in creeping vines, this Old World home has been renovated with the utmost care and taste. The expertly styled interior epitomizes the easy, chic sophistication of ‘art de vivre à la française’.
For a little extra, this property can be booked as a Vill’otel, so you get the privacy of your own chateau and the full catering services of a hotel.
The six unique properties on the 35 acre estate by a river give your guests exceptional privacy and comfort.
This estate in the Loire Valley exudes wedding-album worthy ease and grace.
Need help planning the perfect outing? The discreet owners live on-site and would love to help.
Guests stay in one of the four houses and two studios set around the estate – please see the Features tab for full details including details of maximum capacity in each home.
If guests wish to self-cater or arrange their own private catering then there will be an extra fee to hire the barn (le pailler) and catering equipment, payable locally.
The Manor House isn’t open to guests (other than the bridal suite for weddings), unless you wish to hire the dining area for a special meal (please note some of the photos are of the manor house for this purpose).
You’ll want a car to fully explore the area although the nearest village is a 20 minute walk.
The Estate consists of four houses and two studios set around the main manor house, sleeping up to 24 guests in 11 bedrooms. Each home has its own personality and atmosphere, all set along a river and amidst peaceful green gardens and the surrounding fields.
In the grounds, Le Pailler is a barn where group meals can take place – this is included in the rental price for guests who are catered for by the owners whilst self-catering guests can pay a supplement to use this dining space.
Two-storey loft with river view (3 bedrooms, max. cap: 6)
– Large living quarters on ground floor
– Large kitchen
– 2 x double bedrooms
– Twin beds on mezzanine
– One bathroom with bath
– Two bathrooms with shower
– Bow windows opening on to river
– Private garden with terrace
Three-storey loft with river view (2 bedrooms, max. cap: 4-5)
– Large living quarters on ground floor
– 2 x double bedrooms and sofa-bed (for one person) on open space mezzanine
– One bathroom
– Low level summer kitchen opening on to terrace overlooking river
The Little House (2 bedrooms, max. cap: 5)
– Open-plan living room with fireplace and dining area
– Double bedroom
– Triple bedroom
– Bathroom with bath
– Bathroom with shower
– First floor semi-opened terrace overlooking swimming pool and river
The Orangery (max. cap: 4)
– Large living room
– Sitting room with fireplace
– 2 x double bedrooms
– Bathroom with bath
– Bathroom with shower
– Private enclosed garden
The Artist’s Studio (Studio bedroom, max. cap: 2)
– 40m2 ground floor studio
– Bedroom area (river side of studio)
– Small kitchen area
– Open-plan living area
– Bathroom with walk-in shower
The Stable Studio (Studio bedroom, max. cap: 2)
– 40m2 ground floor studio
– Suitable for guests with reduced mobility
– Double bedroom area
– Shower room
For wedding packages, the bridal suite is also made available in the Manor House.
Outside Grounds
– 2 x swimming pools
– BBQ
– Garden furnishings
– Le Pailler/barn for communal dining (included with catering services)
– Large reception barn (for events)
– 35 acres of private grounds
– River access
Facilities
– Wi-Fi
– Satellite TV (with English channels)
– Hi-Fi
– Fridge, microwave, oven, coffee machine, kettle in each house
– Cutlery, crockery and cooking utensils
– Washing machine
Extra Sustainability Gems About the Property
The property is part of the local heritage Saint Victor, and dates from the late XVth /early XVIth century, and the renovations have all been made with sustainable materials.
Situated at the border of the Berry and Poitou regions and only one hour away from the Loire Valley, The Secret Hamlet sits on the top of a woody hill softly sloping down to the left bank of a beautiful river.
The owners are happy to create personalised itineraries to help you discover Berry and the Poitou Region. History, antique chasing, restaurants, painting, gardening and cooking are all available on request.
Activities on the property include canoeing, kayaking and fishing – permit available, including rich cultural and historical sites, golf, hunting, horseback riding, tennis, cycling, walking, and fauna and flora in the Parc de la Brenne.
A region doesn’t get to be called “The Garden of France” without being pretty special, and the Loire Valley is just as luscious and beautiful as its nickname would suggest. There’s countless acres of beautiful woods, vineyards and farmland that produce some of France’s revered ingredients and delicacies, and a wealth of history and beautiful architecture that demands and rewards exploration. Whether you’re heading off with the family, friends, or both, our fantastic portfolio of Loire Valley villas and chateaux means you’ll find fantastic, comfortable and quirky accommodation no matter your preferences.
The local village is 1.5 km away and has a bar/restaurant, a grocery store and a post office. Towns nearby include Le Blanc (11km), Argenton sur Creuse (45km), Châteauroux (65km), Poitiers (50km), Châtellerault (40km).
Local Amenities
Nearest Airport Poitiers–Biard Airport
(64km)
Nearest Ferry Port
(8km)
Nearest Village
(4km)
Nearest Restaurant Local village
(1.5km)
Nearest Shop Grocery store
(1.5km)
Nearest Supermarket Le Blanc
(11km)
Nearest Tennis
(4km)