Description
A magnificent historic moated chateau set in 5 acres of beautiful parkland to
rent as a whole or as two apartments. The chateau has its own chapel, lake and
wine cave built into the raised garden. The two comfortable spacious apartments
are situated in the perfect place to unwind. Completely secluded but within
walking distance of shops, restaurants, markets and bars etc. All rooms are
comfortably furnished and there are plenty of places to explore within the
grounds. Gorron is a charming market town nestling in the rural department of
Mayenne, on the boarders of Brittany, Normandy and the Pays de la Loire. The
coast is only an hours drive, whilst the hustle and bustle of cities like Rennes,
Caen, and Le Mans are also not far.
Accommodation
Apartment 1: Apartment 1 has a terrace and barbecue area overlooking the
moat, with parking in front of the chateau. All centrally heated.
Ground Floor: Entrance hall - is impressive and panelled, with marble floor.
Kitchen - new and well equipped with dish washer, freezer, fridge, grill, hob,
microwave, oven, washing machine. Dining area - for up to 14 people. From here
there is a charming foot bridge over the moat to the gardens at the rear.
Sitting room - a superb room with, marble fireplace, crystal chandelier,
panelling and comfy seating for 14 people. There is a radio, stereo system, TV,
video player. Library - with a large selection of books, games and a half-size
snooker table. 2 Toilets.
Second Floor: All bedrooms have beautiful views over the grounds. 5 double
bedrooms. 2 twin bedrooms - 1 cot. 4 bathrooms. Shower room. 2 Toilets.
Outside: There is a terrace, barbecue, child's swing, garden, parking, sand pit,
6 bicycles, 14 garden chairs. Children welcome but supervision needed around
moat & lakes, pets considered, wheelchair inaccessible. Activities include -
cycling, fishing, golf, horse riding, sailing, swimming, tennis, walking and
wind-surfing.
Apartment 2: This apartment has a private drive and parking, and its own
barbecue and seating area. Centrally heated.
Ground Floor: Entrance hall - impressive with marble floor. Kitchen - well
equipped with dish washer, freezer, fridge, grill, hob, microwave, oven, washing
machine. From here a foot bridge leads over the moat to the gardens and barbecue
area. Dining/sitting room (36m2) - huge room, has comfy seating for 8 people and
a wood burning stove. With CD, radio, stereo system, TV, video player. Sunroom -
light airy, which has beautiful views of the garden.
First Floor: 3 double bedrooms, Twin bedroom - 1 cot, 3 Bathrooms, 2 WCs.
Outside: There is an additional barbecue, garden, parking, 6 bicycles, 8 garden
chairs. Suitability: children welcome but supervision needed around moat &
lakes, pets considered, wheelchair inaccessible. Activities include - cycling,
fishing, golf, horse riding, sailing, swimming, tennis, walking, wind-surfing.
Further Details: Plenty of space for badminton, volleyball or boule. Sandpit for
toddlers. There is a boat provided to paddle around the moat and lake (life
jackets available for children). The moat has many fish, but fishing is not
allowed here (they are all too tame after being fed daily). Licences are
available to fish in the local rivers and lakes. Bicycles for all ages available
and lots of local walks. Horse riding, sailing and windsurfing near by. Golf
courses and canoe hire are also local.
Historic Local Towns
- The nearby town of Domfront is perched high up and naturally well
fortified. Many narrow streets with shops and restaurants are to be found.
Likewise the town of Fougeres boasts the largest medieval castle in Europe.
- Medieval history is all around at Mayenne, Laval and Lassay les
Chateaux. Roman history too at the Jublains fort. The spa town and therapeutic
centre of Bagnoles-de-l'Orne is to the north, and the Calvados region too.
- Wild rugged coastlines, broken by sandy beaches along the Brittany and
Normany coasts, and le Mont St-Michel. Seafood paradise, washed down with Saumur
wine from the Loire valley to the south.
- Cosmopolitan living: Too much relaxation? Then shop in chic Rennes or
Caen, or zip to Paris in 3 hours by car or train. Le Mans will get your heart
racing, or try wine tasting in the Loire valley.
Nearest international airport: Rennes or Dinard at 90 kilometres
Nearest ferry port: Caen or St Malo at 100 kilometres
Nearest railway station: Laval railway station at 60 kilometres
