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Six Bedroom Countryside Chateau, Sleeping 16, With views and Private 15m Pool

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 16450 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Six Bedroom Countryside Chateau, Sleeping 16, With views and Private 15m Pool

This fabulous Maison de Maitre dates back to 1825.

The accommodation is across two floors and amounts to 420 square metres or 4,520 square feet. It is huge!

The house was originally the residence of a Hugenot family called Robillard, (whose initials are over the main entrance gate) who were prominent characters in the local region. Now it is an elegant country house with lots of modern facilities but retaining the character consistent with its history.

The front faces the sunrise and the back the sunset so it is always light and airy.

It does get pretty warm here in the summer however with shutters on all the windows and doors and insulated walls over two feet thick it is easily regulated.

General description:

Petit Champagne is a domaine of just 4 houses in the Charente Maritime region of South Western France, the second sunniest after the Cote d’Azur and on the Lonely Planet top ten places to visit in 2012.

We are located 5 minutes from junction 34 of the A10 Paris to Bordeaux motorway, 45 minutes from La Rochelle (which is also the closest airport) and, 25 minutes from the nearest beach.

Connections to the UK are straightforward with flights all year round from Stansted and Birmingham East Midlands, and summer from Southampton and Bristol.

Road connections are also good with the nearest French port of St. Malo three and a half hours distant.

The buildings are nicely positioned in the centre of the property with gardens all round.

The house has gardens at the front and a grassed terrace shaded by Acacia trees at the back. Part of this grassed area has been paved to make a bbq area.

There are lovely walks through the woodland which is surrounded by sunflowers.
There is an abundance of interesting bird and wildlife.

The local river, 'The Boutonne', has excellent fishing and is less than a 15 minute walk from the property.

There are many cycle routes in the area, and we can arrange bike hire for you.

Kitchen and dining:

Facing the garden and with views across the valley there is a huge country kitchen with a handmade solid oak table which seats 16.

There is also an 8 foot breakfast bar with stools, which is great for feeding the children and for sitting at with a glass of Pineau (local fortified wine which is served chilled) while someone else makes the dinner.

There is also a wood burning stove fitted.

There is a flatscreen tv in the kitchen with a UK Freeview system and dvd player.

There is also a SONOS sound system with speakers on the floodlight terrace as well as throughout the chateau.

Living rooms:

Opposite there is a large lounge with ornate carved ceiling and views across the garden and pool.
In this lovely room are 3 sofas and a selection of armchairs arranged around the original fireplace.

Bedrooms:

The house also has 2 bedrooms on the ground floor. One has a king sized bed with an en suite bathroom, and the other a king sized bed with 2 additional singles, this is intended primarily to be a childrens room as it has a big tv, dvd player etc.

The shower room for this bedroom is also on the ground floor, the other side of the entrance hall.

Upstairs there are a further four bedrooms, all en suite.

The master suite, which faces the back garden, with a view across the valley, has a king sized bed and a huge bathroom with large corner bath, huge shower, bidet, toilet and double sink.

The other back bedroom (with same view) has a king sized bed with two additional singles, and an en suite bathroom with a large corner bath which has a shower attachment, bidet, sink and toilet.

The third bedroom facing the front, has two three foot singles which can be zipped together to make a queen sized bed, and an en suite bathroom with bath and shower over, plus a sink and toilet.

Bathrooms:

Five out of the 6 bedrooms are en suite all have baths as well as showers. The sixth bedroom has a shower room across the corridor.

Heating:

Full oil fired central heating and wood burning stove. The house is fully double glazed.

Entertainment:

Gamesroom with table tennis table. Huge Private 15m x 8m swimming pool with alarm and solar cover.

Garden and outside:

The first thing you see when you enter Petit Champagne through the wrought iron gates are the large front gardens with numerous trees and parking for many cars in the gravelled areas.

The house is set on gently sloping land facing west for lovely sunsets and panoramic views. Most is set to lawn with the pool centrally situated with large sunbathing area.

The pool is 15m x 8m. The maximum depth is 3.4m. It is surrounded by paving with roman steps at one end and then a large sun area with plenty of sunloungers. Part of the pool and terrace are shaded in the summer afternoons which can be important so the little ones can keep swimming while it is hot.

There is a trampoline with safety net on the large back lawn.

Parking and garages:

There is ample parking for up to 35 cars!

Visitor suitability

There are 2 downstairs bedrooms with no step from the front door which opens wide enough to allow a wheel chair through. There are 2 steps out onto the terrace however a wheelchair can go around the house.




Property manager

Jamieson Ide

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Music library
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • Up to 25 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Table tennis

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 4,844 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 25 kg per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 13
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed GBP 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Six Bed Chateau 15 Metre Pool Located Countryside Views House
Six Bed Chateau 15 Metre Pool Located Countryside Views Torxé
Six Bed Chateau 15 Metre Pool Located Countryside Views House
Six Bed Chateau 15 Metre Pool Located Countryside Views Torxé
Six Bed Chateau 15 Metre Pool Located Countryside Views

About the area

Map
Torxé, Nouvelle-Aquitaine

What's nearby

  • Museum of Saint Jean d'Angely - 10 min drive
  • Royal Abbey - 11 min drive
  • Château of Roche-Courbon - 27 min drive
  • Château de Crazannes - 30 min drive
  • Centre International de la Mer - 31 min drive

Getting around

  • Saint-Jean-d'Angely Station - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Le Saint-Loup - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Ellis Park - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪L'Antoline - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Le Scorlion - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Six Bedroom Countryside Chateau, Sleeping 16, With views and Private 15m Pool pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Six Bedroom Countryside Chateau, Sleeping 16, With views and Private 15m Pool ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Six Bedroom Countryside Chateau, Sleeping 16, With views and Private 15m Pool ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Six Bedroom Countryside Chateau, Sleeping 16, With views and Private 15m Pool located?

Located by the sea, this family-friendly holiday home is within 20 mi (32 km) of Château of Roche-Courbon, Lac de Trizay and Golf Louis Rouyer-Guillet. Les Lapidiales and National Museum of the Navy are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Six Bedroom Countryside Chateau, Sleeping 16, With views and Private 15m Pool Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 13 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 13 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ben S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Glorious
We had a lovely stay at the château in August 2022. The house is classically French and spacious. The star of the show is the outside space. There's outdoor speakers, a lovely long sloping garden with trees for shade, a huge pool and lounger area and you're surrounded by sunflower fields. The owners were easy to get hold of when we had questions. All in all a brilliant holiday, we'd definitely go back.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tore A.

Great house
Great stay with big rooms, fantastic and well equipped kitchen, great pool and a big garden. Overall 5/5 stars. Some suggestions for improvements; the Wi-Fi can be better and there are some broken tiles in the pool resulting in small cuts on active children’s feet.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

josé h.

Liked: Cleanliness
très agréable séjour
Superbe domaine , grand espace pour les enfants au calme . Réunion de famille réussie. Nous avions contacté un traiteur de St Jean d'Angély qui nous a livré au domaine matin et soir des plats tout chauds de haute qualité et de prix raisonable .Boucherie Traiteur Jarry tel:05 46 32 02 50
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Brie S.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Une magnifique demeure de famille
Nous avons passé un excellent séjour dans cette demeure de charme. Néanmoins, la propreté n'était pas au rendez-vous : nous avons été obligés de laver toute la vaisselle avant de l'utiliser, d'une façon plus générale de faire le ménage. Autre point les prises avec fils dénudés, ce qui pose un problème de sécurité surtout avec des enfants. Pas de cafetière électrique..Pas de livret d'accueil en français. Pour résumer, la bâtisse et ses extérieurs sont magnifiques mais les prestations ne sont pas à la hauteur. Quel dommage...
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Philippe R.

Liked: Cleanliness
De super vacances en famille
Un havre de paix, parfait pour nos vacances en famille. Grands et petits ont apprécié l’agencement des lieux le grand jardin et sa piscine orientée vers le soleil couchant, la belle maison de pierre ses grandes pièces lumineuses. A découvrir !
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jerome L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Agréable séjour
Nous avons passé un très bon séjour du nouvel an dans cette maison. Nous recommandons !!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Nicolas A., France

Liked: Cleanliness
Belle maison pour se réunir
La maison est grande, les pièces spacieuses, et très propres. La salle de bain attenante à chaque chambre est un vrai plus. La cuisine est pratique et bien équipée. Seul bémol il n'y avait personne à notre arrivée pour nous expliquer le fonctionnement de la maison, même si le propriétaire communiquait parfaitement avec nous via téléphone. En tous les cas la maison présente tout le confort et les équipements voulus, et nous avons passé un séjour très agréable.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Richard L.

Liked: Cleanliness
WE au vert
Une belle propriété, conforme à l'annonce. La maison est vaste et idéale pour les regroupements en famille ou entre amis. La cuisine est adaptée pour de grandes tablées : exactement ce que je recherchais. Cheminée du salon fonctionnelle, sans fumée. Le système SONOS est bluffant. Les prestations au niveau de nos attentes.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019