About this property
At this elegant 15th century chateau in Charente, guests will enjoy a peaceful holiday in the French countryside while taking advantage of a wealth of luxury amenities on site.
Once the country retreat of the Fleury–Michon family in the late 18th century, the chateau is exquisitely decorated in traditional French décor, including plush furnishings, ornate wallpaper, and marble fireplaces.
There are plenty of inviting spaces for socializing: from the cozy living room, the large modern kitchen, and formal dining room to the games room, complete with a billiards table, babyfoot, and table tennis. Perhaps one of the most popular features is the indoor pool, enclosed by a wall of windows for swimming year ‘round.
Five charming bedrooms containing en suite baths can sleep up to 13 guests. For larger groups, the estate has an additional cottage available to rent, accommodating a total of 17 guests.
Outside guests can enjoy BBQ lunches within the acre of private parkland, then take advantage of the full-size tennis court and badminton. You’ll also be within close proximity of points of interest, like the primate park, market town of La Rochelle, and picturesque island of Ile de Re, all within an hours drive.
Good news! This property is available as a Vill’otel
Yey! Wait… what is that?
It’s the perfect combo of the privacy of your own personal villa, with all the luxury and convenience of a hotel.
What’s included?
Breakfast, cleaning, welcome drinks and hamper, plus more! Check the Extras tab for all the details.
The nearest airport is Poitiers (50km), but Limoges and La Rochelle are also only 80km from the chateau. The local village is just 3km from the chateau.
Remy Martin and Hennessy are nearby for Cognac-lovers. Visit Futuroscope in Poitiers for exciting rides. Take a trip to Green Venice in Marais Poitovon with its miles and miles of waterways. The valley of the monkeys(Vallee des Singes) is close by. Classic car racing happens at Angloueme. See Europe’s biggest silver mine at Melle. There are abundant local fishing lakes. The famous twin towers at La Rochelle are worth a visit, and you will find quaint cobbled streets and great beaches nearby.
There is a market every Saturday in the local village and there are also two supermarkets, numerous patisseries, a restaurant a pizzeria (with takeaways!). Daily local markets can be found. A nearby stable (5km) offers horse riding. Good golf courses can be found at Poitiers and Niort.
Accommodation
The chateau itself comfortably accommodates up to 13 guests in its 5 en suite rooms and the nearby cottage can be rented when more space is needed for groups of up to 17.
On the ground floor is a large spacious living room with TV and original marble fireplace and light fixtures. The dining room is furnished with original marble fireplace and oak panelling. The sizeable American-style kitchen with dining table comes complete with double ovens, eight ring gas hob, dishwasher and microwave.
On the first floor is a double with en suite bathroom, a double with shower room, a double with shower room and extra single bed and a family double room with additional 2 singles and spacious en-suite shower room. On the second floor is another double with en-suite shower room.
Surrounding the chateau is an acre of parkland full of chestnut trees. There is a tennis court, a pool table, table tennis table and an indoor pool which is completely enclosed & adjoins the house. Badminton and boules are all available for guests' use. There is also abundant garden furniture and a gas-fired barbecue for al fresco dining. There is also ample parking for cars.