A short distance from ecotours, kayaking, and more, this family-friendly cottage lets you experience it all. Chateaux de la Loire is just a short walk away, so you can leave your car at the property, which offers onsite parking, or jump in your vehicle to make the 11-minute drive to International Garden Festival of Chaumont-sur-Loire.

After you return to this 700-sq-ft cottage, you can unwind by the communal pool or sip a drink in the garden; you may also like the deck or patio and outdoor furniture. As for the great indoors, you can try your hand at table tennis, or enjoy the free WiFi, cable/satellite TV, and DVD player.

Prepare a home-cooked meal in the kitchen, complete with an oven, a refrigerator, and a dishwasher, as well as a coffee maker, an electric kettle, and a lobster pot. Bathroom amenities include a hair dryer, towels, and toilet paper. And you can even travel light because you'll have access to laundry facilities. Other amenities include a BBQ grill, bed sheets, an ironing board, and heating.