Moulin de Maulne is the perfect place to reunite your family and friends for a holiday together or a celebration, allowi

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

This historic building is entirely renovated and its surroundings are at your disposal for your holiday, special gathering or celebration.

The building comprises of : 11 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms, 2 reception rooms : one dining room (approx. 54 m2) and a spacious lounge (approx. 50 m2), 3 entirely equipped kitchens (one farmhouse and two studio size), 4 patios, a large walled terrace with exterior furniture and a motorised 5 x 3 m awning.

A large heated swimming pool with 12m sail shade, an outside dining space with a barbecue, play area, big parking for over 20 cars and a landscape garden with lawns and natural wildflower meadows are there for you to complete your serene and joyful stay at Moulin de Maulne.

To facilitate the organisation of food and wine for your group during your stay we can advice you a couple of local restaurants and food caterers as well as we propose to our guests selection of menus composed of home prepared meals with organic ingredients from local producers and our own garden and a selection of regional AOC wines.

DESCRIPTION OF INTERIORS

All the rooms and bedrooms are spread over the two levels: 287 m² on the ground floor / garden level, and 226 m² upstairs (more than 500 m2 in total).

Bedrooms. 
 

7 of 11 bedrooms and 3 of 7 bathrooms are located upstairs and are accessible by three independent interior solid wood (oak) staircases:
 

First staircase: leading from the dining room upstairs provides access to 3 bedrooms and a bathroom with separate WC;

• First bedroom with a double bed 180 x 200 cm (convertible on request into two single beds of 90 x 200 cm), 2 bedside tables with drawers, a wardrobe, a chest of drawers and a large mirror.
• Second bedroom – two single beds 90 x 200 cm each, a dresser with a mirror and stools.
• Third bedroom – a double bed 160 x 190 cm, 2 bedside tables, a chest of drawers with mirror and chairs.
   

Second staircase: leading from the living room to the first floor where two bedrooms and a shower room with WC are located:

• First bedroom with a double bed 180 x 200 cm (convertible on request into two single beds of 90 x 190 cm), 2 bedside tables with drawers and a wardrobe, storage unit with mirror.
• Second bedroom with two single beds 90 x 190 cm (convertible on request into a double bed 180 x 200 cm), 2 bedside tables with drawers, a chest of drawers with a mirror and a chair.
   

Third staircase: leading from the large kitchen to the first floor where two bedrooms, a shower room and a separate WC are located:

• First bedroom with a double bed 180 x 200 cm (convertible on request into two single beds of 90 x 200 cm), 2 bedside tables with doors, a wardrobe and a cabinet with drawers.
• Second bedroom with two single beds 90 x 200 cm (convertible on request into a double bed 180 x 200 cm), 2 bedside tables with doors, a wardrobe and storage cabinet.
   

The 4 remaining bedrooms and 4 bathrooms are located on the garden level.

• A bedroom with a double bed 160 x 190 cm, 2 bedside tables, storage; this bedroom has direct access to a shower room with wc via a storage room with a washing machine;
• Another bedroom with a double bed 180 x 200 cm, 2 bedside tables, a wardrobe; this bedroom also has direct access to a shower room and separate toilet via a corridor;

The 2 bedrooms with double beds 180 x 200 cm and 2 remaining shower rooms with WC are integrated into the 2 studio also including an equipped kitchen and a living area with a dining area in each accommodation.
These studio-apartments each have independent exterior access via east-facing patios.
 

The beds are made before the arrival of our guests. Bedding and towels (2 per person) are of hotel quality and are included in the rental price.

Reception rooms.

At the garden level of the building there is a large dining room (54 m² approx.). In this room there is a fireplace with wood burning stove; a bar area, equipped with a sink double basin, dishwasher, two coffee machines; a dresser with utensils and dinner service; a glass cabinet with glasses and carafes; 3 large tables with chairs. Tablecloths are provided and included in the rental price.

This room is equipped to comfortably accommodate up to thirty guests.

The dining room has two exterior accesses, one of which has a double glazed door that opens wide onto a spacious L-shaped south-east facing terrace, enclosed by low wall and trellis with borders of roses and aromatic herbs. This terrace is equipped with outdoor furniture, large tables with chairs, benches, armchairs, a 5x3m motorised awning and lights.

The dining room is linked by a passage to a large living room (approx. 50 m²) which also has access to an outdoor patio facing south-west, surrounded by flower beds and plants. In the living room there are two large sofas seating 12 and 8, three armchairs, coffee tables, a chest of drawers, mirrors…

The living room gives access to a large kitchen (description below) via a passage of three steps

Kitchens.

The large kitchen is fully equipped:
Comprising: 2 cookers (2 ovens and 8 hotplates in total), 2 fridges, a freezer, a dishwasher, double sink, large worktop with storage, two extendable tables with chairs, cookware and kitchen utensils.

The kitchen also has exterior access with a shaded patio, facing east, with a large pergola covered with jasmines and other climbing plants. The patio is lined with flower beds and equipped with outdoor furniture.

The 2 small kitchens are an integral part of two studios and each of them is fully equipped: an oven and 2 hotplates, a sink, a small refrigerator with a freezer compartment, a work surface, crockery, utensils, a small table and chairs.

Cleaning products, tea towels, kitchen gloves are provided and included in the rental price.

DESCRIPTION OF THE EXTERIOR

Moulin de Maulne is located in beautiful Touraine countryside, in the Maulne valley. The building is surrounded by garden, lawns, fields and hills and is away from busy roads and nearby neighbours. A crayfish and trout Maulne river crosses and bypasses the estate.The property is accessed by it's own private drive.

The Swimming Pool

Our heated and secure swimming pool is open and functional from mid-end April and until mid-late October.

The swimming pool is heated with a heat pump, in summer the water temperature is 28°/ 29°C. Its size is 6 m x 12 m and the deep end is 2 m. Three steps run the full width of the pool allowing a comfortable, gradual access.

The swimming pool is surrounded by a tiled terrace of 100 m2 and hundreds of ornamental grasses that create a unique and serene space.

The terrace is equipped with armchairs, and part of the terrace is shaded by a 5 m x 7 m shade sail.
The swimming pool is accessible via a lockable door.

BBQ area.

The barbecue is built in stone and brick with three levels for grilling.

Next to the barbecue there is a 6m long table with benches, shaded by vines and equipped with lights.

Playground.

The Playground is equipped with an outdoor Table Tennis, rackets and a Badminton area.

Car park.

The large car park comfortably accommodates about twenty cars.

A note from the owner:

“Originally from Scotland, Edinbourg, I have been living in France and hosting my guests for over 20 years. I am passionate about France, French culture, regional history and its terroir, and I am a big lover of French ‘Art de Vivre’. With my partner we provide a high quality holiday and event accommodation for groups up to 25 people.

Having a chance to live and restore a 14th century property in this beautiful and glorious region of Loire Valley I am very happy to run our hosting activity. We welcome groups of families and friends as well as professional colleagues for their get-togethers, meetings, holidays and celebrations and we are proud to dedicate to the heart beat of our local area and it’s regional and international promotion. We hope to see you soon !”

– Mark Gillies