This charming and very private Chateau is set in the middle of its own 100 acre parkland, surrounded by century old trees and gardens and overlooking a delightful ornamental lake stocked with carp. Situated on the peninsula (La Manche) with its unspoilt coastline just 45 minutes drive into France from Cherbourg, it lies at the centre of an area full of historic and educational interest, surrounded by delightful towns and rolling countryside. The ideal base for family holidays or groups of friends wishing to be together but with space for escape! The grounds are fabulous, the hinterland good for walking or bicycles, the many sandy beaches just 15km distant with appealing towns and restaurants. The Normandy Landing Beaches of WW2 together with their museums close by, the historical town of Bayeux not much further - even the amazing Mont St Michel and St Malo within easy reach for daily excursions. Croquet, swimming pool, lawns & inside pool & babyfoot tables, dressing up box etc.
Bedrooms: B1 3 Single beds, 1 bunk bed B2 3 Bunk beds B3 and B9 1 Double, 1 single bed B4 and B8 with twin beds. B6 1 Double,1 bunkbed B7 and B10 1 Double B11 1 Single,1 Bunkbed B13 2 Bunkbeds B14 1 Double bed, 2 Single beds Bathrooms: B1 Shower, 2 basins, WC B3, B9 Bath, basin, bidet, WC B4 and B6 Shower, basin Corridor 2 Showers, 2 basins, 2 WC's B8 Bath, 2 basins, WC B10 Shower, 2 basins, bidet, WC B13 and B14 Shower, basins, WC Kitchen: Family kitchen with electric Aga, gas cooker, microwave, fridge, washing machine, dishwasher (3). Professional kitchen - electric turbo cooker, 2 fridges, freezer and gas cookers. Utility Room: Tumble dryer. Living Rooms: Dining room seats 50 with woodburner stove, grand salon with woodburner, petit salon and piano, vestibule with hooks, shoe rack, public telephone (UK coins only ), drinks machine. TV room satellite TV, DVD, video, salon with pool and baby foot tables. Other: Kitchenette on ground floor with cupboard and crockery/knives and forks etc for up to 50 covers. 2 dishwashers, double sink, fridge. Extra drinks fridge in vestibule. Drying room in basement. Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: Bed linen and towels supplied and beds made - obligatory 10 euros/head on weekly basis. Cleaned thoroughly on changeover. Other periods - cleaner available as an extra.
Notes on accommodation This property is an old chateau and the home of the proprietors and the character of the place is in the patina, decor and ageing fabric of the building. There may be things that are not perfect to some eyes, but we trust that this patina which we esteem greatly will be respected by children and parents alike. There are wooden oak polished parquet floors throughout and we ask that guests use indoor shoes for inside and outside ones for outside - wet and /or bare feet and all spilled liquids necessitate extra cleaning of the floors which we prefer not to have to do! In winter, there are woodburning stoves throughout which help the oil fired partial central heating system, and we supply your wood, but it can feel colder than perhaps you are accustomed in modern heated houses - so come prepared. Please read our House Rules which are designed to help and guide you in maximising the pleasure of your stay - sorry no pets allowed.
Amenities/Facilities provided hob/stove, oven, fridge/freezer, fridge, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer, iron/ironing board, satellite tv, telephone, internet access, central heating, cot, barbecue, private pool (for sole use of guests), pool heating
Accessibility This chateau is not really suitable for people who have difficulty with stairs as the ground floor is already about 4 feet above the ground level, and the staircase is wide but goes up nearly 4 metres to the first floor. The cottage, however, is ideal for those in the party less mobile.
Outside Not really a garden, just a huge lawn to the front and a smaller one on the lakeside of the chateau. Long walks in the woods. The swimming pool is in a very warm sheltered spot in the walled garden it is an above ground pool about 9x5x1m deep. It is reserved for guests. Barbeques, plenty of out door furniture - covered table areas, tables chairs and sun loungers etc.
Coast/Beach 15km beaches on the west coast of the peninsula. Sand for miles and very few people on them except in the more attractive towns along the coast. Normandy landing beaches to the North.
Golf 5km 18 hole course on the Marais. 40 mis drive there are 2 highly rated links courses, and a 27 hole course at Omaha Beach (45 mins drive).
Travel Ryanair from Stansted to Dinard (2 hours drive from here). Car hire essential. Cherbourg is less than 1 hour's drive south - Brittany Ferries from Poole or Portsmouth. Caen is just over an hours drive on the N13 - Brittany Ferries from Portsmouth. Le Havre is 2 hours drive from us - LD Lines from Portsmouth. Dieppe is 3 hours away.
Distances St Aubin (Boulangerie) 4km distant. Periers shops etc, about 5km distant. Coutances supermarkets and boutiques etc 20km distant.
Spring (per week)
March : Euros
April : 5300
May : 5400
Summer (per week)
June : 5400
July : 6200
August : 6200
Autumn (per week)
September : 5400
October : 4400
November : 4400
Winter (per week)
December : 4400-6200
January : -
February : -
Notes on prices
Prices are for the property(s)/week in Euros.
Electricity & heating oil are extras calculated at cost by meter readings and there is an obligatory charge of 10 euros/person/period for bed linen and towels (we make the beds for you) all to be settled at the end of your stay. Booking Conditions are contained in the Accommodation Agreement - before booking please ask to see these. Ideal numbers limited to 30, above this ( max 52 ) a pro rata charge levied per person per night.
Changeover day
Saturday is changeover day - but if difficult we will consider any proposition. Arrival not before 5pm and departure by 10am on the last day.
Availability and rental rates subject to the owners confirmation at the time of booking. Please note that cottage is available for rental from only 525 per week. Please enquire.
