La Coudre

Set in green and lightly wooded countryside between the two picturesque villages of Graçay and Genouilly, La Coudre is a traditional oak beamed Longère (a French long house), that has been adapted into two separate self catering gites by owners Debbie and Richard McGarry.

Both gites have been redecorated very recently. The Longère is the larger of the two with accommodation for up to 9 plus cot for a baby.

The Petite Longère has accommodation for up to 4 plus cot for a baby, and a stunning, beamed full height living room with stairs up to your own minstrels’ gallery. Both gites have private dining patios outside with BBQ and each has its own garden. In addition there is the large swimming pool to share, set in a sunny walled area  with sun terrace.

Across the way is a  separate games room with full size snooker table, table tennis, table football, Karaoke equipment and a self stocking bar. There is parking for several cars in the big gated front courtyard. Other facilities include a shared utility room, with washing machine and tumble drier, use of several bicycles, garden swings and toys. 

A three kilometre drive takes you to a non fee tennis court and of course, the area abounds in rich history, sensational chateaux, medieval cities, riversides, fishing lakes and many other attractions.

Guest Book

"La Coudre is a wonderful place to spend your holiday in France. It has everything you need for a family holiday - large well equipped and beautifully decorated rooms with a great 'home' feel. It was far more comfortable than what we would have expected from a Gite. The Longere has all the mod cons, large new bathroom, large kitchen and dining rooms, really comfy living room and a separate utility room. A real plus was the large garden perfect for little ones to run around in and for enjoying BBQs and wine in the evenings. The Games room is also great. It is an idyllic spot for relaxation and to get away from it all. Its also ideal as a base for exploring The Loire area. The location means that it is very quiet and peaceful but access to places of interest such as the Wine areas, Castles and the Zoo which are all within a reasonable drive. The welcome from your hosts Debbie and Richard is first class and they endeavour to do all they can to ensure your stay is nothing but the best. We had a truly fabulous holiday and can highly recommend to anyone looking for a bit of a retreat. We just wished we could live there too! Michelle & Gus Goodwin, West Sussex"

"Our first experience of a French gite for a holiday and The Longere is well worth the visit. Recently renovated it has all you want for a self-contained holiday, spacious comfortable rooms with all the mod-cons. A beautiful pool area, games room and a large expanse of garden provide space for you to relax and enjoy the locality. Villages are just a short drive away with supermarkets, bakeries, weekly markets and the rest. The motorway is 10 minutes drive for access to the region and the roads are not busy! We will certainly visit La Coudre again and enjoy the welcome from your hosts, Richard, Debbie and family. Stuart and Jill Tillotson, West Yorkshire”