The pool is lovely and if you are looking for a country experience close to a small city, the location can’t be beat. You are a very short drive from downtown Amboise. The property has horses and chickens, which our kids enjoyed. That being said, some things people should know before booking:First, you don’t have this place to yourself. The owners live there and occupy more than half of the house. They’re friendly and attentive but the listing photos give the impression that you have a “castle” to yourself… it would be more accurate to say you have a partitioned section of a castle to yourself.Second, while there are enough bedrooms to sleep 12 people as advertised, there is very little shared space. There is a smallish living room and a cramped kitchen on the ground level, and then rows of bedrooms on the second and third levels. Summer travelers should know that two bedrooms on the third floor are the only spaces in the house with AC. We were there on very very hot days, so were forced to spend more time inside than we had planned, and the house is not really set up for that. Lastly, the accommodations are spare. You’re basically getting bedding and towels, not much else. You’ll need to do a significant shop before you settle, including for kitchen and bathroom basics.As I said, the owners are friendly and charming, and it’s amazing the property has been in their family for centuries, but given the cost, travelers should be aware this a rustic, no frills experience.