Chateau Les Cerfs

About this property

A place of calm and natural beauty, just half an hour from one of the Loire Valley’s most beautiful towns, Château Les Cerfs offers tradition alongside great comfort surrounded by a glorious 110-hectare estate.

Offering great flexibility in terms of number of guests, Château Les Cerfs features a 10-bedroom Manoir with a swimming pool and tennis court, alongside two separate gîtes and dormitory found within the estate, a short stroll away.

Sleeping up to 20 guests, the Manoir has been sensitively restored in recent years to create a warm and welcoming home with great character as well as contemporary touches. The two living rooms showcase the Manoir’s heritage with antique furnishings alongside comfy sofas whilst the handsome dining room is fit for a feast by the roaring fire. By contrast, modern additions include the fully-equipped kitchen and a relaxing TV lounge under the eaves upstairs.

Ten lovely double bedrooms, all of individual size and character, feature box-spring beds, new mattresses and good-quality linen, as part of the most recent refurbishment, whilst most of the eight bath or shower rooms have also been upgraded.

For larger groups, there is the option to hire two gîtes for a further 20-22 guests, housed in a historic building around 500m from the Manoir. With more of a contemporary vibe, the 3 and 4-bedroom gîtes each feature lovely open-plan living, dining and kitchen spaces alongside pretty bedrooms and bathrooms. Finally, additional guests could also stay in a comfortable 2-bedroom dormitory with two sets of bunk-beds and a double, set alongside the gîtes and allowing this grand abode to sleep a total of 42 people.

With nothing but the sounds of nature around you, the Manoir’s grounds are a joy with an abundance of summer flowers alongside formal gardens, a private tennis court and of course the 14m long heated swimming pool. For cooler evenings, head inside yet another lounge, this one with sofas and a pool table in one of the Manoir’s annexes whilst the large reception room next door would make the perfect venue for a celebratory wedding feast.

Discover the 110-hectare estate with wonderful walks or hop on the château’s bikes to explore even further. Find ponds rich in wildlife, ducks flying across the fields, woodland dense with ancient trees an even opportunities to fish or hunt.

Further afield, explore charming Farmer’s markets in nearby villages and spend time in one of the region’s most picturesque and historic towns, Blois, resting on the Loire River and home to one of France’s most important castles. There are many more famous Loire châteaux to admire from Château de Chambord to Château Royal d'Amboise. Try also to save some time to visit the wonderful city of Orléans.

Yet, with all the splendour of the Loire Valley around you, it will be hard to find anywhere more tranquil and relaxing than Château Les Cerfs and its glorious estate.

Surrounded by a sense of calm and tranquility, Château Les Cerfs is set in a vast 110 hectare estate in the Val de Loire, just 30 minutes south of the incredibly picturesque town of Blois.

As well as a tennis court on site, and of course the swimming pool, there are many incredible hikes through the estate’s woodland and fields as well as some fishing and even hunting during the winter. There are five large ponds teeming with ducks and wildlife.

There is a local village around 2km from the Manoir whilst the nearest boulangerie and a traditional French restaurant can be found in the next village, about 7km by car, as well as a weekly market on a Saturday morning and a supermarket just outside the village. There are many more atmospheric weekly markets across the area including villages and towns such as St. Viâtre, Romorantin-Lanthenay, Salbris, Lamotte-Beuvron and of course Blois.

On the banks of the Loire river, Blois is a beautiful town which has been classified as a 'Ville d'Art et Histoire'. As you stroll along its charming lanes, admiring historic buildings and churches, there are some wonderful views the higher you explore. In the very heart you will find the magnificent Château de Blois, once one of France’s most important castles which has been occupied by many kings since it was first constructed in the 13th century.

The region is home to other famous Loire valley castles including Château de Chambord and Château de Cheverny, also close to a well-regarded 18-hole golf course. Château de Chaumont also enjoys a picturesque setting, near the attractive village of Chaumont-sur-Loire, whilst Amboise and its incredible castle are around an hour away, also on the Loire river.

Orléans is another interesting day out with its historic buildings, vibrant markets, characterful places to eat and lovely riverside setting. Its 17th century cathedral is especially impressive, there are some lovely cafes and shops as well as walks along the river promenade. Art-lovers should visit the Museum of Fine Arts whilst the city is home to some good museums. If you have time, Parc Floral de la Source is a pleasant spot for a walk – it’s the source of the Loiret river and also home to a butterfly house, aviary and a some farm animals.

Accommodation

1)    Manoir only - 10 bedrooms/8 bathrooms (20-person price)
2)    Manoir, 3-bedroom Gîte, 4-bedroom Gîte and Dormitory – 19 bedrooms/15 bathrooms (42-person price)

Manoir Interiors (Wing I)

Ground Floor

-    Dining room with fireplace
-    Kitchen, well-equipped

First Floor
-    3 x bedrooms with double beds (180x200cm - can be separated into singles)
-    3 x bathrooms with showers 

Second Floor

-    Bedroom with double bed (180x200cm)
-    Bedroom with double bed (160x200cm)
-    Shared bathroom with bath

Manoir Interiors (Wing II)

Ground Floor

-    2 x large living rooms
-    Library
-    Bedroom with double bed
-    Bathroom with bath, shower and separate WC

First Floor

-    TV room (under eaves)
-    Tower bedroom with double bed (180x200cm)
-    Bathroom with shower and separate WC
Manoir Interiors (Wing III - newly renovated little house in main courtyard)

-   Bedroom with double bed (180x200cm)
-   Bedroom with double bed (140x200cm)
-   Bedroom with twin beds (90cm each, can be joined as a double)
-   2 x bathrooms
 
Annexe I

-    Lounge area (90m2) with fireplace and pool table

Annexe II

-    Reception room (100m2) for events/weddings

3-bedroom Gîte Interiors (500m from the Manoir)

-    Open-plan living-dining room with sofa-bed
-    Open- plan kitchen, fully equipped
-    Bedroom with double bed (160x200cm) and open-plan shower cubicle
-    2x bedrooms with double bed (160x200cm)
-    Bathroom with shower, sink and washing machine/dryer
-    Al-fresco dining area

4-bedroom Gîte Interiors (500m from the Manoir)

Ground Floor

-    Living-dining room with sofa-bed, TV and fireplace
-    Open-plan kitchen, fully-equipped including dishwasher, washing machine and dryer
-    2 x bedrooms with double bed (160x200cm) and shower

First Floor (via open-tread contemporary stairs, sloping ceilings/eaves in all rooms)

-    Mezzanine area (with railings) overlooking living area below
-    Bedroom with double bed (160x200cm) and bathroom with bath
-    Bedroom with twin beds (90x200cm each) and bathroom with shower

Use of two sofa-beds (one 140cm wide, one 180cm wide) are on request in the two gites – please enquire.  

Dormitory Interiors (500m from the Manoir)
-    2 x bedrooms with double bed (160x200cm) and set of bunk beds (90x200cm)
-    Shower room
Manoir Outside Grounds

-    Heated swimming pool (14x5m, depth: 1.2-2m) with access to pool area via a safety gate. Open approximately mid-May to end-September
-    Barbecue
-    Tennis court
-    Bikes
-    Boules pitch
-    Garden around the Manoir (6 hectares)
-    Access to the vast estate (110 hectares including five large ponds)

Facilities

-    Wi-Fi
-    Heating
-    Smart TV
-    Piano
-    Table football
-    Pool table
-    Ping pong
-    Tennis
-    Bikes
-    Boules pitch