Tea and coffee facilities in the room, which was quite cramped, would have been good.

The property was very interesting and the antique furniture was amazing. The breakfast was quite small but adequate and madam was on hand and attentive.

Stayed in March 2024

We missed somewhere to put our clothes, but do realise that it was difficult to fit a wardrobe or chest of drawers in the tower room due to its shape and size.

We had the charming tower room with a lovely view of the garden and the Loire river. The beds were very comfortable and the room was en-suite. The whole house was classicly furnished in a 19th century style with a beautiful dining room. We shared the table for breakfast with the other guests, including the charming hostess - something we enjoyed very much. The parking was very secure inside a locked gate.

Stayed in September 2023

There is no shower for my booking. She had to ask the gentleman upstairs to spare me his shower. Although the answer was yes, it was strange to ask me to wash in the basin after a few hours cycling. On booking it stated shared showers. The bread was not fresh. There were plenty of jam though. There was no restaurant near by. There was no fridge facilities. She helped me to put a bottle of wine and some food in her private fridge. The glamorous photo of the beautiful dining table is private too.

It was a beautiful old mansion. The decorations were vantage style. It’s close to Loire River, with a big garden, and back to a forest. The hostess was trying her best to speak English.

Stayed in June 2023

Uncertain entry and exit arrangements if you have little French. Not sure if it was resolvable but as I didn't want to go out, it didn't matter.

A different experience to what is usual and for that I was glad. There was no en-suite but not really a problem, toilet a short distance and shower on floor above. The venue and decor were more than compensation and I suspect Manoir de Montecler represents a form of travel that is dying out. The hostess was a delight.

Stayed in September 2022

It was lovely

Madame Brigitte was so lovely, informative and helpful

Stayed in August 2022

Not dislikes but caveats: It wasn't explained that our private bathroom wasn't en-suite - it was on a different floor. Not convenient for those of us who are up a few times during the night. It's a table d'hote and the hostess always shares your table. She's an interesting, well-informed lady (if you speak French), but during a good but not cheap candlelit dinner for two there was a third at the table.

As above.

Stayed in August 2022

A beautiful location and interesting building.

Stayed in July 2022

I can't think of anything.

A beautiful manor house, in a superb location. The rooms are very characterful with lots of charm and there are great views over the river Loire from the beautiful, and very private garden areas. I could have stayed watching the swallows and swifts darting about over the river and around the remaining tower of a ruined chateau close by all day. The hostess was both friendly and helpful. A lovely place to stay and very memorable.

Stayed in June 2022

breakfast very late

old beautiful house

Stayed in May 2022

Nothing!

Very welcoming host View from the room of the loire

Stayed in October 2021

Shared toilets, but not a big problem as on the same floor and only one room per floor.

Exceptional place, charming little manor on multiple levels, view on the Loire river, dream location, fantastic breakfast with a collection of hand made jams, honeys, breads in a wonderful dining room.

Stayed in October 2021

The landlady was very friendly and welcoming, she offered us a cold beer upon our arrival on a very hot afternoon. Wich we enjoyed on the lovely terrace, overlooking the Loire in the distance. The romantic atmosphere and the antique decorations are unique. You need a day to see everthing. Quaint little room with gardenview and comfy bed. Absolute quiet. And the breakfast was superb, with jams and confitures from all over France with lovely pluche tableware. Our host was very entertaining and full of stories.

Stayed in September 2021

The private bathroom is located outside the small room.

The little mansion is very cosy and full of old furniture and items. The lady of the house is lovely and loves to talk which gave us the opportunity to practise our French. We also had dinner, which was fondly presented on antique dishes and glasses and was wonderfully cooked.

Stayed in June 2021

Faultless

Classic Manoir a jump back to 19th century elegance. Overlooking the Loire. Excelent host. Good breakfast.

Stayed in May 2024

Nothing . It was faultless.

It was a classic Manor authentic decor, fantastic location overlooking the Loire. 5 star breakfast with the host. Cannot understand why it is only 3 star. I would give it 6

Stayed in May 2024

Everything in the end. Especially the owner; who fraudulently took my payment and will not return it.

The owner of this property changed my booking to a lesser room once I'd already booked. I was promised a private bathroom which was anything but and was told the shower was on the 2nd floor only when I arrived. Bizarrely I was asked to shower as soon as I arrived so as the other guests could use the facilities. After much discussion Parking was 1/4 mile away, not on the property, the bed was only 4ft long and I'm 6ft +. After expressing my disappointment, the owner agreed to refund me my money but has since retracted on this and refuses a refund. She took the money after I said I wasn't staying there; so has in fact; stolen my money. This woman is not to be trusted.

Stayed in August 2023

very friendly host, good location and breakfast. totally secure parking. view over the river and quiet garden and rooms.

Stayed in September 2022

I was charged, and keep getting messages telling me how much they enjoyed my company!

I did not stay here.

Stayed in August 2022

Nothing

Such a wonderful host, and a great experience, nice food, confortable rooms and a beautiful village by the river.

Stayed in July 2022

This was a ‘small’ privately owned chateau, a beautiful building in a lovely large garden with views of the Loire. All the interior was furnished and decorated in a traditional and comfort style.

Stayed in July 2022

The smell. The clutter. The uncleanliness. The mold, mildew and dust. The old rugs. The breakfast that looked like it was leftover from previous days.

The setting and the view where nice, however I wanted to eat outside at one of the tables that the landlady served us a beer at earlier, but then she told me I couldn't because other guests got to use it. Disappointing. I felt "stuck" in my room when she had a huge outdoor area/garden.

Stayed in June 2022

Beautiful place with a lot of history and a wonderful host.

Stayed in November 2021

But, the story goes on - half comical, half scary. On the 2nd day, we reported that we did not have hot water for 2 days. Also, the radiator was not working and our room was freezing. And that please can she vacuum up the hundred dead flies surrounding my bed. She responds like this!: You are American! You do not know how to use European radiators! (I have lived in EU for 30 years, and it’s pretty easy to turn a dial in any country.) Next, she goes into the shower and is yelling at me that “American’s don’t know how to use a European shower!” The fact is that the boiler was off and the water didn’t get warm for her either. This was crazy stuff. But it got crazier. Next she informs us that we must leave the property at 11am, which is in about 15 minutes. At this point, we knew that she was not going to clean up the dead flies, mold or bugs on the ceiling or provide hot water and we would continue to be lectured like children. So we tried to go back in and pack our belongings and she blocks the door and tries to lock us out! Every moment felt like a scene from a horror movie. I pushed the door open, we ran upstairs, packed our bags and ran out of the house with 2 days remaining on our reservation. Meanwhile she’s screaming at us “Get Out! Get Out! I’m contacting Booking!” Not to mention this was before she closed the property to guests at 11am. We grabbed our bags and jumped in the car like someone was chasing us with a chainsaw. It was insane. We drove away half laughing half freaked out by the entire series of events. Without being dramatic, it was like 2 days out of a horror movie. SO, do yourselves a favor and consider all of the negative reviews (they were Correct!) and be aware - this was not a safe place to be. I’ve traveled for 30 years in some very tough places, but I’ve NEVER packed my bags and run.

Pay good attention to the negative reviews - they're more accurate than you'd imagine. To start, our room was FILTHY! Disgusting dirty. Hundreds of dead flies on the carpet, dead flies on my bed, moldy bathroom, broken toilet, no hot water and an eerie, paranoid (I'm sorry to ask, perhaps senile??) host who yells at you if you ask for any improvement. Really! Dead bugs on the ceiling too. I had to spend 2 days convincing my wife the place was not haunted (I was lying to her, I thought it was haunted too). Next: Upon arrival you will be lectured that it is NOT a hotel, it is a BnB, so you must leave by 11am. This little detail is not included on any booking.com information, and she will give you some new story each day about why she must leave the house at 11, so you must leave too, even if that is in 15 minutes! Next, you will be required to provide a RETURN time! If you’re traveling the Loire Valley the last thing you expect is an arbitrary curfew since you’ll want to enjoy, have nice meals and relax and explore. Whatever time you do give, (we just guessed a time) if you do not return at the time you provide, you will be literally lectured like a child. Oh, and if you sleep in and miss breakfast, you will be lectured (again!) that you “do not respect the breakfast.” We slept late because the beds were so terrible (mattress from the 14th century?) and we felt so haunted by dead flies everywhere that we were exhausted and slept past 9am (on holiday, imagine that). Oh, and breakfast? A store-bought croissant, stale bread and a store-bought mini crepe. Go ahead, sleep in, you’re not missing anything.

Stayed in October 2021

A truly beautiful Chateau in stunning grounds. Approached by a long tree lined drive, over the moat, into the courtyard. beautiful rooms and an amazing and enormous table for breakfast. Excellent value for money.

Stayed in September 2021