"My teen daughter loved our stay at Borde and me - a little less so. She was enchanted to stay in a chateaux and loved the grounds, animals, pools, grand decor etc. This is the place to stay for anyone who would enjoy the immersive experience.
I found our room to be more rustic than expected. The floors have not been refurbished (ie they are original old and crumbly and I’m sure impossible to clean) and my feet were filthy the entire stay. They do provide slippers, which was very helpful. But we’d walk around the room and then go into the bathroom and immediately the beautiful white bathroom floor was covered in dirt.
Breakfast was great one morning when we arrived at 8am and a gong show the morning we arrived at 9:30. Definitely go early to breakfast or they run out of food and dishes and do not replenish it as it closer to 10am closing time.
Borde isn’t very close to other restaurants so we ate at the restaurant onsite 2 nights in a row. First night was fine, second was not good and very expensive.
Spa pool was lovely. We also spent some time at the family pool which is tucked away by itself and not close to bathrooms or extra towels. Not super well thought out in terms of convenience for young families.
Other notes: air conditioning worked very well, wifi was strong, bed very comfortable. Also the staff at reception were very friendly and helpful."
"We stayed 2 nights, mom and teen daughter. Stayed in a queen cabin.
First the goods - the air conditioning on our cabin was exceptional and bed super comfy. We slept well in the heat. The staff are ALL very friendly and helpful.
Pool was perfect temperature for a dip in the heat. They had poolside drink service too. Honestly, I can’t say enough about the very good and friendly service.
Location is fantastic, very close to Blois. You need a car
Points to consider - the wifi in our cabin was practically non-existent. If you have to work here, plan to rely on cell service.
As others have mentioned, the shower is poorly designed and if you aren’t very careful, water will stream everywhere. I noticed the floor is warped in several places and I expect it’s from sitting water from shower.
Breakfast was not excellent. Reminded me more of a Holiday Inn Express than a beautiful French countryside hotel. Maybe my expectations were too high.
We ate at the restaurant one evening. We enjoyed it, staff very accommodating."
Yes, we offer holiday rentals where you'll be only 9.1 mi (14.6 km) from Zoo Parc Beauval, giving you a secluded option if you want a quiet place to stay.
What can I see and do in La Vernelle?
While exploring the area, visit family-friendly sights like Zoo Parc Beauval, or get outside and enjoy nature at St. Aignan Château. In the wider area, you’ll find Chateaux de la Loire and Château de Valencay.
What are holiday rentals like in La Vernelle?
Holiday rentals are privately owned properties you can book for a few days, or a quick weekend, in La Vernelle. Holiday rentals offer extras like laundry facilities and kitchens so your stay will be comfortable. If you're concerned about a clean environment, holiday rentals can provide a sense of security away from shared hotel lifts and lobbies bustling with people while still allowing you a great travel experience. You'll also have more space in a holiday rental than in a hotel, which makes a holiday rental a great choice for a small group gathering.
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