Songbird Sanctuary

74 rue Nationale, 37150 Civray-de-Touraine, France – Excellent location - show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location — rated 9.0/10! <small>(score from <b>81</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
8.5
Scored 8.5
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Rated very good
81 reviews
a kitchen with a table and chairs in it at Songbird Sanctuary in Civray-de-Touraine
a living room with a table and a tv at Songbird Sanctuary in Civray-de-Touraine
a stone house with a green door and a vase of flowers at Songbird Sanctuary in Civray-de-Touraine
a bedroom with a bed and a fireplace at Songbird Sanctuary in Civray-de-Touraine
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Songbird Sanctuary

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  • Houses
  • Kitchen
  • View
  • Garden
  • Pets allowed
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Terrace
  • Free parking
  • Bath
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Located 3 km from Chenonceaux, the Songbird Sanctuary offers accommodation in Civray-de-Touraine, 25 km from Tours and 36 km from Beauval Zoo. Guests can enjoy the property's gardens and barbecue. Each house has a fully equipped kitchen, a living room and a dining area. There is also a bathroom in each holiday home. Towels and bed linen are provided. Free use of bicycles is available at the Songbird Sanctuary and the area is popular for horse riding, canoeing and cycling. The Songbird Sanctuary is 9 km from Amboise, while Saint-Aignan is 27 km away.The nearest airport is Tours Loire Valley Airport, 26 km from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Free private parking available on-site

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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 3:
2 single beds
Bedroom 4:
1 double bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
Bedroom 1:
1 double bed
Bedroom 2:
2 single beds
Living room:
1 sofa bed
Bedroom :
1 large double bed
Living room:
2 sofa beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
8.6
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.6
Value for money
8.7
Location
9.0
Free WiFi
7.5
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  • Sylvia
    Australia Australia
    “The house was comfortable, spacious and decorated with many traditional french pieces which added to the experience. There were so many rooms that we could all spread out a bit. We loved taking the bikes out and exploring the nearby countryside,...”
  • Samanta
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Clean welcoming beautifully furnished. Extremely comfortable beds. Very friendly host with a gift of locally produced organic wine and delicious apricot jam!”
  • Creena
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Cute little house recently renovated quirky antique furnishings. 5 minutes drive to Chenanceau and close to lots of other amazing Loire chateaus and pretty villages and towns. Two bedrooms with twin beds in one room so great for families. Owner...”
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Naomi Benamy

9.5
9.5
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Naomi Benamy
The property is set up on three levels. There is a lovely pathway to the left, leading to the courtyard where you will find the Swan on the second level, and a staircase on the right, leading to the courtyard where you will find the Dove and Skylark, also on the second level. There is also a road that leads to this courtyard, so that you can bring your luggage up to the Dove or Skylark by car, before parking back down on the lower level. The courtyards on both sides have a steep but beautiful stone staircase leading up to the land above the caves, which is our third level. At the street, we have several caves cut into the rock and forming the foundations of the house above. Here we have the laundry that the Dove and Skylark share, and one enclosed parking - there is additional outdoor parking both on the property and on a piece of land we have just down the street. We also keep several bicycles in our ground-floor caves, that you are welcome to use. The previous owners were bird lovers, and had built some lovely nesting places into the cliff face, hence our decision on the names.
Frankly, I never thought I'd end up living in Paris but - you see, I met a man. On a ski trip - Alps - chalet - fireplace - well, it's been twenty years. I can't give you the complete insider's guide to Paris yet, (I believe that takes three generations) but I can give you an ex-New Yorker's guide to this fabulous City of Lights. Our first studio was my husbands - that's where we lived once we decided to share a continent. We were there until our son was about negative-one-month old, and we didn't want to have to convert the bidet into a bassinet. Once we moved, I started renting out that apartment and everything fell into place. As an architect, I love fixing up the apartments, and as an ex-pat, I love meeting the people who come to enjoy their vacations in Paris. Now, we’ve also bought a property in the Loire Valley, and have just finished renovating that into several fabulous vacation homes – one of them is in a cave! You’ve got to see the pictures, it is a wonderful place – and the location is perfect for exploring the region – the chateaux, the wine, the scenery, it’s beautiful.
If you are looking to spend some time in the Loire Valley, this location is fabulous – you can walk to Chenonceau, we are very near the river Cher. There are multiple bicycle routes, we keep some bicycles in our storage cave for people staying here to borrow. There is a canoe rental place by the river Cher, a few minutes walk from our house; you can canoe right under Chenonceau! There are many castles in the area; you are close to Amboise and the wonderful museum at Clos Lucé, Leonardo da Vinci’s residence, which houses many of his experiments, designs and paintings. You’re a half-hour drive to Tours in one direction along the Cher, and a half-hour drive to Beauval Zoo & Park in the other direction. The place is beautifully quiet, however there is a train track that passes right behind the houses on the other side of the road. We are a bit removed from that, since the gites are on the courtyards up on the second level, not directly facing the street - and are therefore somewhat shielded. There is no visual connection but you will be aware of the occasional train when it goes by.
Languages spoken: English,French

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Facilities of Songbird Sanctuary
Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Children's high chair
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Tumble dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Fold-up bed
  • Clothes rack
  • Electric blankets
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Soundproofing
  • Private entrance
  • Interconnected room(s) available
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Barbecue
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Activities
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Bowling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Fishing
    Off-site
  • Tennis court
    Additional chargeOff-site
Outdoor & View
  • Inner courtyard view
  • Garden view
  • View
Building characteristics
  • Semi-detached
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Miscellaneous
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Safety deposit box
Languages spoken
  • English
  • French

House rules

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Check-in

From 17:00 to 23:30

You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

Check-out

From 00:00 to 10:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
€ 10 per stay
Cot upon request
€ 5 per stay
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
€ 10 per stay

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 08:00.

Pets

Free! Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about Songbird Sanctuary

  • The prices at Songbird Sanctuary may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Songbird Sanctuary is 1 miles from the centre of Civray-de-Touraine. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Songbird Sanctuary offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Bowling
    • Tennis court
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Horse riding

  • You can choose from a number of accommodation options at Songbird Sanctuary (subject to availability). These can accommodate:

    • 10 guests
    • 4 guests
    • 6 guests

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Songbird Sanctuary on this page.

  • Check-in at Songbird Sanctuary is from 17:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • You can choose from a number of accommodation options at Songbird Sanctuary (subject to availability). These have:

    • 1 bedroom
    • 2 bedrooms
    • 4 bedrooms

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Yes, Songbird Sanctuary is popular with guests booking family stays.