Colivault

Colivault is a beautiful property close to Blois and many of the Chateaux's in the area. Richard and his wife Sophie made our visit very memorable. Richard was very helpful in recommending outstanding restaurants and history of their property and surrounding area. The breakfasts were magnificent! We stayed in Le Petit Colivault which is so charming and everything is pristine. Highly recommend. This is a special place that is very personal.

Colivault is perfect for long or short stay. The owners are wonderful and the main house and adjacent self contained 'little house' are perfect for family and friends visits to the Loire valley. It has everything you would wish for as your base for a memorable holiday. An intriguing and beautiful home, fabulous decor, superb comfortable beds, immaculately clean, with en-suite facilities available. The large tranquil garden setting has a swimming pool, orangery and is also home to colourful planting and wildlife in this beautiful part of France. There is plenty to do nearby and the hosts are extremely helpful if you wish to hire electric bikes etc. Of course if you wish to do nothing but chill, Colivault offers this too for a very relaxing 'getaway'. I will definitely come back to stay longer and to explore this delightful region.

My husband and I stayed three nights at this wonderful house in May 2023. Our bedroom was on the main floor and it was so comfortable and spacious. There was an attached living room/parlor area that we also had all to ourselves. Richard, the host, was incredibly accommodating and welcoming, making us feel right at home. We enjoyed meeting Richard's college-age daughter, Emma, as well and learning about the history of Colivault and French culture. Richard made dinner reservations for us at a nearby restaurant that worked out splendidly, and we also joined with Richard and his daughter for dinner one night at the residence. The food was great, and the company and conversation even better. The house is on several acres of property, making for a wonderful place to walk and roam. There are horses, a vineyard, swimming pool, gardens, and various places to sit and relax all around. The house is located in a wonderful area for exploring some of the nearby villages and chateaus. We rented e-bikes on one of our days and had a great time spending the day cycling to a nearby chateau and village. Each morning, Richard prepared us a fresh and delicious breakfast that included eggs from his hens, fresh baked breads and croissants, fresh fruit, yogurt, juices, cheese, and coffee. There was always homemade jams and honey as well. We absolutely loved our time at Colivault and recommend it to those visiting the French countryside / Loire Valley!

We had the best stay at this beautiful place! The bedrooms are exquisite with beautiful wallpapers and fabrics and really carefully considered extras .. like a selection of herbal teas with a little jar of honey, a bottle of cremant chilling in the fridge. The gardens are huge and blissful with a truly enviable vegetable garden, a lovely pool, a gorgeous potting shed with a stocked fridge. Breakfast is set out in the grand dining room, to be taken in the gardens. Delicious brioche, croissants, yoghurts and fruit with a selection of homemade preserves and local honey. Colivault eggs on offer too! Hosts are charm personified. So clearly passionate about their beautiful Colivault, about offering their guests an incredible experience - hats off to them! The style of the whole place is inspiring, every view a photograph waiting to be taken or something to commit to memory! Didn’t want to leave and can’t wait to go back!

J’ai passé un séjour parfait, Richard l’hôte, est aux petits soins et fait que l’on se sent comme à la maison. Le bâtiment et le parc sont superbes et très bien entretenus, ma chambre était charmante, la literie super confortable et la salle de bain était d’une propreté immaculée. J’ai adoré me promener dans le parc, profiter de la piscine à la température parfaite, admirer le potager et je me suis régalée chaque matin avec le petit déjeuner absolument délicieux. Je vous recommande vivement d’y séjourner, pensez á réserver à l’avance, c’est rarement disponible. Merci encore Richard de votre accueil, il me tarde de revenir.

Unser Aufenthalt in Colivault ließ keine Wünsche offen. Die Suite war geschmackvoll und sehr bequem eingerichtet, das Bad riesig. Richard war äußerst hilfsbereit und reservierte uns abends Tische in ausgezeichneten Restaurants der Umgebung . Der Park mit Gemüse- und Obstgarten sowie Pool von Colivault ist weitläufig und sehenswert. Zum hervorragenden Frühstück serviert der Gastgeber Produkte aus eigenem Anbau und teilt auch gerne seine Gartentipps. Ein besonderes Plus ist die Lage nahe Blois und den großen Schlössern der Loire. Wir fühlten uns rundum wohl und haben unseren Aufenthalt sehr genossen.