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La Parenthèse Meslandaise

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Glamping site at an educational farm in the Loir-et-Cher
A 10-minute drive from the Loire; Amboise and Blois half an hour away
Swimming pool on site, plus farm visits and veg garden

Here's something a bit out of the ordinary for your Loir-et-Cher holiday – in terms of both the accommodation and the atmosphere of the site. The collection of characterful glamping units at La Parenthèse Meslandaise are scattered around a nature-filled location about a mile from the village of Mesland, and they make a wonderful place for a bit of rural relaxation with friends, family, your other half or just on your own. The accommodation here has all been nicely thought out, giving you the feeling of staying out in the open air but with the added comfort of sturdy walls, proper beds and your own ensuite toilet, plus access to a spacious and well-equipped kitchen area with a cooker, fridge-freezer, dishwasher, kettle and toaster. It’s also got all the utensils, crockery and cutlery you’ll need for your meals, and plenty of tables and chairs for civilised dining. But what really makes this place stand out is the setting, as it’s part of a sustainable property that houses an educational farm and a participatory vegetable garden. What that means is that guests can pick seasonal fruit and veg to eat (in return for a little light work such as weeding or watering) and get to know the adopted animals that live here – pigs, rabbits, goats and donkeys among them. Guests can join tours for free to cuddle and feed the animals under supervision. When you're not becoming buddies with the bunnies, you can take a dip in the site’s pool or get out to explore the area – La Parenthèse Meslandaise is handily located about 10 minutes’ drive from the Loire and close to several of its best châteaux.

Site type

Please note

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
The outdoor swimming pool is open between 01/03 and 30/11 (subject to weather conditions).
No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.
Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
No charcoal barbecues allowed.
No electric barbecues allowed.
If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.

Languages spoken

English

French

Pitch types & availability

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Safari tent

2 people maximum

Dimensions: 3.5m width x 2.0m length (11.5ft width x 6.6ft length) Calculated area: 7.0m² (75.3ft²)

2 people maximum

Please bring your own towels.

Dimensions

3.5m width x 2.0m length (11.5ft width x 6.6ft length) Calculated area: 7.0m² (75.3ft²)

2 rooms

Toilet 1 x Eco toilet
Open space 1 x Double bed

No showers in the unit: shared facilities available.

Features

Car 1 included, 1 max.
Cool box 1 included, 1 max.
Dog(s) allowed 1 included, 1 max.
Duvets and pillows 2 included, 2 max.

Cooking equipment
Dining table and chairs
Gas and electricity included

Other restrictions

Extras

Double bed linen hire and end of stay cleaning (1 max) €50 (€50) per stay

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Arrival days

No availability on our site

Other pitch types

Microlodge

4 people maximum

Dimensions: 5.0m width x 2.0m length (16.4ft width x 6.6ft length) Calculated area: 10.0m² (107.6ft²)

4 people maximum

Please bring your own towels.

Dimensions

5.0m width x 2.0m length (16.4ft width x 6.6ft length) Calculated area: 10.0m² (107.6ft²)

2 rooms

Open space 1 x Double bed, 2 x Single bed
Toilet 1 x Eco toilet

No showers in the unit: shared facilities available.

Features

Car 1 included, 1 max.
Cool box 1 included, 1 max.
Dog(s) allowed 1 included, 1 max.
Duvets and pillows 4 included, 4 max.

Cooking equipment
Dining table and chairs
Gas and electricity included
Kettle
Outdoor furniture

Other restrictions

Extras

Double bed linen hire and end of stay cleaning (1 max) €50 (€50) per stay
Single bed linen hire (2 max)

€4 (€4) per stay

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Arrival days

No availability on our site

Reviews

would recommend this site to a friend

would stay here again

Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Would highly recommend! Relaxing, friendly and well equipped.

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	8

Emily G. Oct 2024

Safari tent

Liked: 1. Greeted by very friendly dog (Twinnie) at the gates.
2. Then greeted Virginie (the owner) who was very welcoming and friendly after our long journey.
3. The facilities were great. Clean fully equipped kitchen, hot clean showers, heated pool which we were able to use.
4. The setting is beautiful. Set in woodlands surrounded by fields, was very peaceful and relaxing.
5. There are two very friendly rescue donkeys who love to come and say hello.
6. The accommodation was very cozy and warm, with a lovely fire and lighting.
7. We visited during autumn, and it was beautiful, but we imagine it would be amazing in summer too.
8. Everything here is very eco-friendly which was great for us. All the lights are solar powered, the fire used a natural fuel and a natural water filtration system for all the waste water. The owners here are doing everything right!
9. The variety of different accommodation types.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Baby-changing facilities Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Local produce Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Forest Peaceful

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal freezer Communal fridge Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

La Parenthèse Meslandaise

11 Les Perets

Mesland

Loir-et-Cher

France

41150

Directions

Timezone

Europe/Paris CEST (GMT+02:00)

GPS

47.5162°N
1.10934°W

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

You can't come to the Loire Valley without visiting a château or two, can you? In fact, you could probably fill your entire break with château visits here if you wanted to – the list of nearby options includes Château de Chaumont-sur-Loire (15 minutes’ drive), Château Royal d’Amboise (25 minutes), Royal Château of Blois (half an hour), Château de Chenonceau (35 minutes), Château de Chambord (50 minutes)… If you don’t have time for all that, perhaps instead you'd like to see the 45 replica versions at Mini Castle Park (25 minutes). It’s a great spot for the kids, as are other local visits like Grand Aquarium de Touraine (half an hour), ZooParc de Beauval (50 minutes) and the Safari Train at Beaumarchais reserve (10 minutes). For more outdoor time, climb into the trees at Loisirs Loire Valley (20 minutes), go kayaking from Blois (half an hour) or chill out on the sands at Parc Plage de Montrichard (half an hour).

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Admission

All guests spending the night at the park must present their ID at the reception desk and sign registration forms.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Arrivals and departures

Late arrivals must notify the park as soon as possible. Your booking will be held for 24 hours. After this period the management reserves the right to relet your unit.
No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.

Dogs

Dogs must be kept on leads and supervised at all times.
The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.

General

Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.
Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behaviour is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.
The site is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.
This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.

Hired accommodation

Hired accommodation: €450.00 (£384.71) damage/cleanliness/bracelet deposit is required on arrival and will be refunded on departure after inspection of your unit should no damage/losses be found.

Occupancy

No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Pool

Only park guests are authorised to use the pool.
Please note there is no lifeguard on duty.
The outdoor swimming pool is open between 01/03 and 30/11 (subject to weather conditions).

Reception

If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Safety

Firearms are not permitted.
Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
No charcoal barbecues allowed.
No electric barbecues allowed.
Open fires are prohibited.

Vehicles

No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.

Payment terms

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Frequently asked questions

Does La Parenthèse Meslandaise have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
Is La Parenthèse Meslandaise dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near La Parenthèse Meslandaise? You can't come to the Loire Valley without visiting a château or two, can you? In fact, you could probably fill your entire break with château visits here if you wanted to … Read more
When can I check in and check out of La Parenthèse Meslandaise?

On-site accommodation

Arrive: 4 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

Depart by: 10 a.m.

Read more