HOUSE-HUNTING STAYS
House-Hunting Stays & Winter Property Base Chenevaux France
We have been in your shoes. Having spent years dreaming, then deciding to make the move, we spent many months searching for the areas we loved, then the properties we could imagine ourselves living in. Finally, in 2021 we found our home and now we're happy to share our local knowledge to help you find your feet in the region.
Searching for a home in the French countryside is exciting, but it can also be exhausting. During the autumn, winter, and early spring, we open our cottage doors specifically for house-hunters, tailored for up to 2 guests, who need a practical, stress-free space to recharge between viewings.
Located in the Vienne, close to the borders of Indre and Indre-et-Loire, our independent 2-bedroom cottage at Chenevaux serves as a comfortable base between property viewings.
House-Hunting Stays at a Glance
The Location
In the Vienne, close to the borders of
Indre, and Indre-et-Loire,
A Warm Welcome Home
The log burner is lit each afternoon so the cottage is warm and welcoming for your return
A hot, slow-cooked meal ready in the kitchen with a fresh baguette from the boulangerie.
The Workspace
A large dining table with wifi, plus a printer and a ream of paper to help you organize maps, schedules, and paperwork.
What's Included?
Firewood, utilities, and premium services are fully covered in the price so you can focus entirely on your search.
A Warm Welcome Home
Don't worry about coming home in the evenings to a cold house. Each afternoon before you return, we'll light the fire in the wood-burning stove for you, so the cottage is cosy and warm from the moment you walk through the door. Snuggle up with our provided hot water bottles and relax after a long day on the road.
Dinner is Served
Skip the stress of cooking or making dinner reservations. Return to a freshly prepared meal simmering in the slow-cooker and ready to serve with a fresh baguette from the local boulangerie. A fully stocked hot drinks station featuring teas, hot chocolate, and a Senseo coffee machine is also waiting to warm you up.
Comfortable Workspace
Set up your work area at the dining table and make use of the wifi and the wireless printer with paper provided. Feel free to print your property brochures directly from the comfort of the cottage, and when you're heading out, fill up our provided travel flask with fresh coffee to stay warm during your morning viewings.
The Househunter's Care Package
At Chenevaux, we take care of the evening details so you can concentrate on finding your home. The cottage has Wi-Fi and a large dining table where you can organise your search, along with a wireless printer and paper for viewing schedules and paperwork.
Each afternoon we'll light the log burner so the cottage is warm and welcoming when you return home. A slow-cooked meal and a fresh baguette from the local boulangerie will be ready in the kitchen to enjoy whenever you want to eat. After a day on the road, you can relax, settle on the sofas together and share the day's experiences.
Everything we have detailed below for our House-Hunting Stays is included in our nightly or weekly seasonal rate, leaving you free to focus entirely on finding your home.
The Cottage - Independent use of a beautifully restored, characterful 2-bedroom stone cottage.
Pre-Lit Fireplace - We personally light the large wood-burning stove for you every afternoon so the cottage is warm and cosy for your return.
Dinner & Drinks - A slow-cooked meal and fresh boulangerie baguette in the cottage, ready to serve when you want it. The kitchen is fully stocked with a selection of teas, hot chocolate, a Senseo coffee machine with pods, milk in the fridge, and a travel flask for your journeys.
The Workspace - A large dining table, wifi, plus a wireless printer and a ream of paper to help you print and organise your property brochures and schedules.
All-Inclusive Utilities - All water, firewood, cooking gas, and standard household electricity are included.
(Please note: Electric vehicle charging is not permitted at the cottage, however there is a charging area located just 3km away in Saint-Pierre-de-Maillé).
Seasonal Rates - Everything we have detailed for our House-Hunting Stays is included in our nightly or weekly seasonal rate, leaving you free to focus entirely on finding your home.
Nightly Rate: €145 per night (Minimum 3-night stay for 1 to 2 guests)
Weekly Rate: €900 per week (7 nights for 1 to 2 guests)
Additional Guests: Our house-hunting packages are tailored for up to 2 guests, although we can comfortably accommodate up to 4 guests in total.
A supplement of €25 per person, per night applies for a third or fourth guest to cover additional care package provisions.
*Local tourist tax is not included. The tax will be calculated upon confirmation of number of guests and number of nights and added directly to your booking invoice. The rate for 2026 is €1.43 per adult per night.
Whether you are just beginning to explore the region or have a packed week of property viewings scheduled and you need a calm, practical space to return to after a long day of viewing houses, we would love to host you.
Please feel free to explore the rest of our website to view the cottage interior and amenities. If you'd like more information or you're ready to book your House-Hunting Stay, go to the Stay Enquiries page and fill in the form. (Please note in the comments that you are booking the House-Hunting package). If you prefer, simply send us an email at info@chenevaux.com to secure your dates and discuss your trip details.
