Escape from it all and slip into rejuvenating French country living. The Chateau is a grand estate dating back to 1684. The 19th c. Guard's House rests quietly in the heart of 40 acres of woods, orchards and a calming pond. We also offer an enchanting stay in the chateau. The property provides a comfortable retreat for exploring the chateaux and vineyards of the Loire valley. Discover the ancient region of Anjou, one of the richest and most beautiful in France.
The
Guard's House: is a charming 19th century farmhouse with all modern
conveniences. Enjoy life on a French castle property from the privacy and quiet
of your own house. Perfect for a family or group, the house has two floors, four
bedrooms, one bathroom and all the comfort of a genteel French country cottage.
Private garden, oak-panelled dining room and a generous salon.
General: central heating, internet access, linen provided, telephone, towels
provided
Kitchen: 4 ring stove, clothes dryer, dish washer, freezer, fridge, hob,
microwave, oven, washing machine
Living Room: living area seating for 8 people
Dining: child's highchair, dining room, seating for 8 people
Bathrooms: 1 bathroom
No. of bedrooms: 4 bedrooms, sleeps a maximum of 8 people
Bedrooms: 2 doubles, 2 twins, 1 cot
Entertainment: audio tape player, CD radio, stereo system, TV, video player
Outside: barbecue, child's swing, garden, parking, 8 garden chairs, 2 beach
chairs
Suitability: children welcome, long term renters welcome, pets considered,
unsuitable for elderly or infirm, wheelchair inaccessible
Local Activities: cycling, fishing, golf, horse riding, sailing, swimming,
tennis, walking
Notes: Very good French country restaurants minutes away. Excellent 18 hole golf
nearby (10 km's). Tennis court/swimming pool and lovely walks along the Sarthe
River within 5 minutes. Bike rentals, 5 minutes. Fishing along the Sarthe with
fishing license (10 euros).
The Chateau: If you've ever dreamed of spending time with your family or
friends in the grandeur of a vast country estate, it is now possible to rent the
entire chateau. The chateau offers seven luminous, recently refurbished
bedrooms, all with private bath. Rooms are stylishly decorated with comfortable
antiques and bathrooms elegantly appointed with state-of-the-art retro fittings.
A magnificent oak-carved library, a grand 18th century salon, and a truly royal
gallery await the weary, discerning traveller. The splendour of bygone ages
matched comfortably with all the conveniences on modern life.
Floor Area: 1300 m²
General: central heating, fax, internet access, linen provided, telephone,
towels provided
Kitchen: 4 ring stove, clothes dryer, dish washer, freezer, fridge, hob,
microwave, oven, washing machine
Living Room: fireplace
Dining: dining room, seating for 16 people
Bathrooms: 7 bathrooms
No. of bedrooms: 7 bedrooms, sleeps a maximum of 20 people
Bedrooms: 7 doubles, 1 room with 3 beds, 2 cots
Entertainment: audio tape player, CD, radio, stereo system, TV, video player
Outside: garage, garden, parking, terrace
Suitability: children welcome, pets considered, suitable for elderly or infirm,
wheelchair accessible
Local Activities: cycling, fishing, golf, horse riding, sailing, swimming,
tennis, walking
Locally: Historic beauty Anjou in the Loire Valley is the home of the
magnificent chateaux of the Kings of France -- easily accessible, visit Chateau
d'Angers, Chateau Plessis-bourre, Montgeoffroy, Chateau Serrant, Brissac, Chinon,
Azay-le-Rideau, Villandry, Usse, Chateau Sache (Balzac's house), Langeais and
the stunning Abbey at Fontevraud. Also, Chenonceau, Blois, Amboise, Chambord,
Cheverny and many more.
Daytrips and wine: Angers, our nearest large town, is a lovely, clean
medieval city with museums, loads of restaurants, quaint pedestrian-only streets
and the famous Apocalypse Tapestry housed at the 11th century Angers castle.
Other delightful towns: Saumur, Montsoreau, Montreuil-Bellay. Driving tours
along the Loire, the Sarthe and Loire rivers, all dotted with picture perfect
towns and hamlets. Daytrips to the pristine beaches of La Baule (1.5 hours) and
the coast of Brittany. And last but not least, tour the nearby vineyards at
Chinon, Bourgueil, Saumur, the Coteaux du Layon, Savennieres.
Located:
in the Loire Valley, UNESCO World Heritage site, 20 minutes north of Angers, a
vibrant, medieval city. Airports: Angers-Marce, Nantes, Tours. TGV in Angers
(high speed train), 1.5 hours from Montparnasse Paris. 20 minutes from A11 (autoroute).
Ferry ports, Cherbourg, Roscoff, Le Havre, St. Malo all within 4 hours approx.
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