The chateau
has an interesting history dating back to the sixteenth century, although the
present magnificent building was built in 1823. The garden is full of secret
corners with a tree-lined alley - a perfect place to stroll in the heat of the
sun. The chateau is located on the edge of the small town of Marcillat. You can
walk there for your bread every morning and visit the market on Thursdays. There
is a bank, supermarket and a range of small shops and cafes. The countryside is
charming - lots of woods and lakes and close to the magnificent National Park of
the Auvergne. The sophisticated town of Vichy with its wonderful shops and
restaurants is an hour away. Your holiday in the Chateau means that you
become the lord/lady of this beautiful property with its wealth of history
spacious living rooms and luxurious bedroom suites. It makes a fantastic venue
for a special birthday or anniversary celebration.
The accommodation comprises of: Ground Floor. The Hall, this entrance to the
chateau has a curved marble staircase up to a spacious landing. The Living Room
A beautifully proportioned room facing south with a high ceiling, stone
fireplace and a marble floor. It is comfortably furnished with settees and easy
chairs and there is a dining table and chairs for use when you want to eat in
less formal surroundings. The Kitchen, a beautifully fitted small kitchen with
dishwasher, two fridges, a freezer and a six burner cooker. The Dining Room,
this room is one of the most beautiful in the chateau with its south facing
windows and yellow brocade curtains. Opening off this is the library and easy
chairs and a French window into the garden. There is a tiny circular tower room
which is perfect for meditation.
The first floor Romeo and Juliet bedroom has an en suite bathroom and small
balcony overlooking the side garden. On the same corridor is Mamma's suite a
large twin bedroom with a circular tower room salon, and a shower room. The
Leopard Suite has one large bedroom with double half tester bed and a large
bathroom with separate shower. It also has a small salon with single bed and a
large balcony. The Tower Suite consists of two bedrooms - one double, one twin
with a south facing salon and a beautiful bathroom with an antique bath in a
circular tower room. The Art Deco Suite is a large double bedroom overlooking
the side garden with its' own separate shower room. The Henri Suite has an
antique French bed decorated in a charming blue and white print. It has a
sitting room and its own shower room. The David Lawson Suite is named after an
author who often comes here to write. It consists of a large sunny bedroom with
a double bed, a small study with a single bed and a lovely bathroom.
Should you want to eat out, you have the choice of many restaurants. From simple
ferme auberges where you can eat for 85 francs including wine to Michelin
starred restaurants where the menu and the wine is more sophisticated and priced
accordingly. A holiday in the chateau is one that has something for everyone.
From the nature lover to the gourmet from the young to the more mature. During
the season there will always be somebody on hand to help you with planning
trips, organising baby sitting or pointing you to the best restaurants. The
swimming pool and grounds are looked after by our staff and everything is
maintained to the highest of standards.
General: central
heating, daily maid service, fax, linen provided, telephone
Kitchen: clothes dryer, dish washer, freezer, fridge, hob, microwave, oven,
washing machine
Living Room: fireplace, sofa-bed, living area seating for 18 people
Dining: dining room, seating for 18 people
Bathrooms: 4 bathrooms, 3 shower rooms
No. of bedrooms: 10 bedrooms, sleeps a maximum of 18 people
Bedrooms: 6 doubles, 2 twins, 2 singles, 3 cots
Entertainment: audio tape player, CD, radio, stereo system, TV, video player
Outside: balcony, barbecue, garden, parking, swimming pool, terrace
