13th Century Chateau with private pool. Sleeps 16. I hour from La Rochelle beaches.
DESCRIPTION
This 13th century French Chateau in its elevated position gives wonderful all round panoramic views of the L'Hermitaine valley. The Chateau has a 12m x 6m swimming pool with Jacuzzi and is
surrounded by private 15 acre gardens and grounds, terraces and woodland paths, leading down to a wild trout stream.
The holiday chateau offers a stylish and comfortable standard of group accommodation for up to 16 guests, set in an idyllic yet practical country location.
Situated in the heart of Deux-Sevres renowned for its traditional French hospitality and events the Chateau is located just 45 minutes from Poitiers and its airport, 20 minutes from Niort and about an hours drive from La Rochelle and the Atlantic coast. It is an ideal base for an endless list of possible activities for all seasons. The A10 motorway (Paris-Bordeaux) is just 10 minutes away.
The local train station has a direct TGV train connection to Paris (2 hours travel).
The chateau originally dates from the 13th Century and in 1689 was donated by Louis X1V to the family Devernou. It was rebuilt in the 19th Century, hence its picture book neo-gothic architecture
and stylish accommodation.
Interior & Grounds
The Chateau offers ambient and comfortable accommodation for up to 16 guests (+children) and
comprises:
Lower Floor
A stone spiral stairway leads down to the oldest part of the Chateau where you will find:
Kitchen/dining room - large 45 sq.m room, which comfortably seats 12 persons or more. It is newly
equipped and fitted with dishwasher, induction hob, electric oven, microwave and fridge. There is
an adjoining vaulted wine cellar and utility rooms with fridge/freezer, washing machine and drying
area.
Ground Floor
The ground floor area has high ceilings, French doors and balconies throughout and consists of:
Entrance Hall - generous space. Small room - with office facility and small kitchenette with fridge.
Red Salon - with wood panelling and fabric decorated walls. It is equipped with television, satellite,
DVD and stereo. It opens out to a large elevated balcony ideal for summer dining and overlooking
the beautiful wooded valley.
Blue Salon - elegantly furnished with open fireplace. This room leads onto a garden terrace which
enjoys all day sunshine and overlooks the carp pond and chapel. Cloakroom.
First Floor
8 large bedrooms and most have balconies:
5 double bedrooms - en-suite.
Double bedroom - plus a single bed.
Twin bedroom - which could accommodate a further 2 beds/cots.
Twin bedroom.
5 bathrooms - each of which are spacious.
The chateau has oil central heating and we also provide wood for the open fires during the winter.
Garden
Surrounded by its charming park overlooking the picturesque valley of the river L'Hermitaine. Its
woodland paths lead down to private access to a wild trout stream. There is a private 12mx6m
pool and plenty of safe space for the children.
RENTAL RATES
Weekly rental rates for Chateau Rate in GBP £
07/01/06 - 31/03/06 £1,500
01/04/06 - 09/06/06 £1,850
10/06/06 - 30/06/06 £2,200
01/07/06 - 15/09/06 £2,550
16/09/06 - 03/11/06 £1,850
04/11/06 - 15/12/06 £1,500
16/12/06 - 06/01/07 £2,550
Prices are based on 8 guests staying at the Chateau. Additional guests are charged at £175 per
person.
BOOKING CONTACT INFORMATION
For more information please contact: Oliver Bell
Please contact by E-mail.
Please mention Property number 1494 and cc to referrals@internetholidayvillas.com on enquiries.
Gardens
Swimming Pool
Trout River
Lake
8 Bedrooms, 5 Baths, Sleeps 16
SPECIAL ITEMS & AMENITIES
Private pool
15 acre garden
5 doubles, 3 twins (additional beds available)
Trout lake
Games room
Bicycles
LOCATION INFO
Location & Local Info
Supermarkets are 10 minutes away and the local boulangerie (which also offers essential
provisions) is just 1.9 km away.
Local area
Poitou-Charentes - Chateau
Cognac - Visit the world renowned distilleries, 90 minutes.
Bordeaux - Vineyards and viticulture. Airport, 90 minutes.
Niort - An historic and lively castle town offering excellent shopping, markets, restaurants, and
sight-seeing (river, churches, dungeons etc.), 15 minutes.
Poitiers - Historic town and gardens offering shopping, markets, restaurants, entertainment and
sight-seeing, 40 minutes.
Parthenay - A traditional town surrounded by ancient ramparts offering authentic shopping,
markets, fairs, restaurants and entertainments, 40 minutes.
Tumulus de Bougon - Prehistoric (2000BC) burial site and museum, 30 minutes.
Sanxay - Roman archaeological site with temples, baths and amphitheatre, 30 minutes.
Farmers Markets - St. Maixent, Niort and many more.
Military Museum- St. Maixent L'Ecole.
Route de Chabichou - Tour of the areas famous for its goats cheese farms.
Activities
La Rochelle - Famous sailing port, sea food restaurants, shopping and Aquarium, 60 minutes.
Marais Poitevin - Ancient wetland waterways, National Park, 35 minutes.
Ile de Re - Near La Rochelle, beaches.
Ile d'Oleron - Cycling and fishing villages, 60 minutes.
Futuroscope - Experience the theme park at Poitiers devoted to 3-D moving images and film
computer graphics, 40 minutes.
Swimming - Only 10 minutes away is the Lac du Lambon /Leisure which is a beautiful lake divided
into beach, swimming, boating, giant carp fishing, playground/games areas offering
toilets/showers, picnic sites and restaurant facilities.
Walking/Cycling- The "Chemins des Rois" is the name given to the many miles of ancient
footpaths and quiet, picturesque lanes which interlace the area.
Golf - There are numerous golf courses located nearby.
Fishing - There are extensive local rivers in the public domain, plus numerous lakes and fisheries.
Puy de Fou - Action-packed spectacular summer extravaganza theme park depicting the history of
France, 60 minutes.
Vall?e des Singes (Valley of the Monkeys)- A walk-through monkey- safari park and zoo with
restaurant and picnic facilities, 50 minutes.
Please contact owners for current or special rates in local currency if different from the above.
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