The Property - This incredible 16th Century chateau, set on 12 acres of its own grounds, is situated in a peaceful valley just outside a charming village in the region of Normandy. The property consists of a number of apartments that can be rented together for groups of 10 to 25+. In the main building there is a medieval style dining room, a grand sitting room with fireplace and a 16th Century tower. Each apartment is stylishly furnished and well-equipped with en suite bedrooms, kitchen and cosy living room. The whole chateau combined comprises 13 bedrooms (to sleep a maximum of 33) and 7 bathrooms. It is centrally-heated so that it can be used throughout the year. Outside there is an incredible garden, 2 large BBQ areas, a playground and a field to play cricket, badminton, volleyball, football and table-tennis. Donkeys, ponies, horses and ducks can be found on the estate. The property commands stunning views from every angle in absolute privacy. A remarkable property.
Interesting Information - The seaboard province of Normandy has plenty to offer. It is primarily famous for its large ports, extraordinary Romanesque and Gothic architecture and its strong medieval and recent battlefield history. To the French the essence of Normandy is its produce, this is the land of Camembert and Calvados, cider and seafood. The beautiful beaches are only 20 minutes away and there are ample shops, restaurants, bars and services in the nearby town of Brix, situated only 5 minutes walk from the chateau.
Getting There - The port of Cherbourg is 10 miles away.
Local - The
Chateau is situated in the heart of the countryside, just outside the village of
Brix (5 minutes walking distance). Brix is an ancient village, high upon a hill,
once the feudal domain of the Bruces, ancestors of Scotland's famous king Robert
the Bruce.
In Brix there is a tennis court, golf course, (9 holes), a bakery, a post
office, a medical centre, a chemist, a riding school and a good restaurant.
Within driving distance from the chateau, there is the ocean with its superb
bathing beaches (20 minutes), hypermarkets (10 minutes), the ferry port of
Cherbourg (20 minutes), restaurants (5 minutes), an animal park (20 minutes),
lovely local markets (10 minutes) in Bricquebec, Cherbourg and Valognes. There
are many places of interest to see in the region, including the Mont St Michel,
the D-Day landing beaches, monuments and museum, and the American and British
cemetery. There are bric-a-brac markets in spring and summer, the Sea Life
centre in Cherbourg, medieval festivals, and day trips to the Channel Islands of
Guernsey, Jersey and Sark. There are abbeys and cathedrals, for example in the
historic Normandy towns of Coutances and Bayeux, and of course, the famous
Bayeux Tapestry itself. You can walk across the causeway to Ile de Tatihou near
St Vaast la Houge, go sea or trout fishing, or visit the Botanical Gardens. The
wealth of activities in this area plus the wonderful coastline will make this a
holiday to remember.
Special
Occasion: For a special occasion such as a party, a wedding anniversary, or
for a family holiday, you can rent the whole chateau, exclusively for your
group! You might like to spend a theme weekend, for instance for culture, music,
tennis competitions, golf, riding or walking, or perhaps make the chateau your
base whilst you explore the landing beaches, the markets or the gardens of the
region.
This large holiday home offers a lot of privacy, with several rooms and self
catering apartments within the chateau. You can choose to have your own part of
the house, whilst still enjoying each other's company as a group, eating in the
splendid dining room on the ground floor which has a medieval atmosphere with
lots of candles, old niches and a huge stone fireplace. We also offer
accommodation for smaller groups in a wing of the chateau with a private dining
room. Catering is available for about 20 euros per person.
The chateau is an intimate location to celebrate your marriage amongst close
friends and family. The Roman Catholic Church is within walking distance, and
for the bride and groom, we offer a romantic stay in the honeymoon suite with a
nice gift on arrival.
For Christmas and New Year, the chateau is adorned with Christmas decorations
and Christmas tree, making it a perfect place to celebrate this special time of
year.
