13th Century Chateau

Chavagne Chateau in Chavagne - '13th Century' Chateau in Chavagne - Its elevated position gives wonderful all round panoramic views of the L'Hermitaine valley. The Chateau has a 12mx6m swimming pool with Jacuzzi and is surrounded by private 15 acre gardens and grounds

Description of the Chateau

The chateau offers ambient and comfortable accommodation for up to 16 guests (+children) and comprises: A stone spiral stairway leads down to the oldest part of the Chateau where you will find: Kitchen/dining room - large 45 sqm room, which comfortably seats 12 persons or more. It is newly equipped and fitted with dishwasher, induction hob, electric oven, microwave and fridge. There is an adjoining vaulted wine cellar and utility rooms with fridge/freezer, washing machine and drying area. The ground floor area has high ceilings, French doors and balconies throughout and consists of: Entrance Hall - generous space. Small room - with office facility and small kitchenette with fridge. Red Salon - with wood panelling and fabric decorated walls. It is equipped with television, satellite, DVD and stereo. It opens out to a large elevated balcony ideal for summer dining and overlooking the beautiful wooded valley. Blue Salon - elegantly furnished with open fireplace. This room leads onto a garden terrace which enjoys all day sunshine and overlooks the carp pond and chapel. Cloakroom. 8 large bedrooms and most have balconies: 5 double bedrooms - en-suite. Double bedroom - plus a single bed. Twin bedroom - which could accommodate a further 2 beds/cots. Twin bedroom. 5 bathrooms - each of which are spacious. The chateau has oil central heating and we also provide wood for the open fires during the winter. Surrounded by its charming park overlooking the picturesque valley of the river L'Hermitaine. Its woodland paths lead down to private access to a wild trout stream. There is a private 12mx6m pool and plenty of safe space for the children.

Distance from city center:: 20 km Niort

Distance from other: 100 km / beach

Capacity: 16

Detailed description of the Chateau

Rooms and units

Facilities

Outdoors

Number of units within the accommodation: 1 chateau

Rooms

Number of bathrooms with shower: 5

Number of bathrooms with shower/bathtub and WC: 5

Number of separate WC: 1

Number of living rooms: 2

Number of kitchens: 1

Number of bedrooms: 8

Number of dining rooms: 1

Other rooms: Games room, library

fridge with freezer

cooker

oven

microwave

dishwasher

Other equipment in house: TV, DVD, Stereo, Table tennis

Number of terraces : 2

Number of balconies : 6

Swimming pool, garden furniture

Parking spots next to property

Prices

Price per week per property

£2550 per week in the high season for 8 persons. £175 per person over 8. Discounts available out of the higgh season.

Price information:
Currency: Pounds Sterling

Surroundings and activities

Surroundings:

Local area

Cognac - Visit the world renowned distilleries, 90 minutes.
Bordeaux - Vineyards and viticulture. Airport, 90 minutes.
Niort - An historic and lively castle town offering excellent shopping, markets, restaurants, and sight-seeing (river, churches, dungeons etc.), 15 minutes.
Poitiers - Historic town and gardens offering shopping, markets, restaurants, entertainment and sight-seeing, 40 minutes.
Parthenay - A traditional town surrounded by ancient ramparts offering authentic shopping, markets, fairs, restaurants and entertainments, 40 minutes.
Tumulus de Bougon - Prehistoric (2000BC) burial site and museum, 30 minutes.
Sanxay - Roman archaeological site with temples, baths and amphitheatre, 30 minutes.
Farmers Markets - St. Maixent, Niort and many more.
Military Museum- St. Maixent L'Ecole.
Route de Chabichou - Tour of the areas famous for its goats cheese farms.

Activities:

La Rochelle - Famous sailing port, sea food restaurants, shopping and Aquarium, 60 minutes.
Marais Poitevin - Ancient wetland waterways, National Park, 35 minutes.
Ile de Re - Near La Rochelle, beaches.
Ile d'Oleron - Cycling and fishing villages, 60 minutes.
Futuroscope - Experience the theme park at Poitiers devoted to 3-D moving images and film computer graphics, 40 minutes.
Swimming - Only 10 minutes away is the Lac du Lambon /Leisure which is a beautiful lake divided into beach, swimming, boating, giant carp fishing, playground/games areas offering toilets/showers, picnic sites and restaurant facilities.
Walking/Cycling- The "Chemins des Rois" is the name given to the many miles of ancient footpaths and quiet, picturesque lanes which interlace the area.
Golf - There are numerous golf courses located nearby.
Fishing - There are extensive local rivers in the public domain, plus numerous lakes and fisheries.
Puy de Fou - Action-packed spectacular summer extravaganza theme park depicting the history of France, 60 minutes.
Vallée des Singes (Valley of the Monkeys)- A walk-through monkey- safari park and zoo with restaurant and picnic facilities, 50 minutes.

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Contact the owner

Owner details

Name	Oliver Bell
Address of the owner	19 Combermere Road London SW9 9QS
Tel.	+44 207 501 9343
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Chavagne Chateau in Chavagne - '13th Century' Chateau in Chavagne - Its elevated position gives wonderful all round panoramic views of the L'Hermitaine valley. The Chateau has a 12mx6m swimming pool with Jacuzzi and is surrounded by private 15 acre gardens and grounds