Description
Magnificent and comfortable chateau in the Loire Valley/Poitou with beautiful views, swimming pool and large enclosed park. This castle sleeps up to 16 persons in 9 bedrooms/6 baths. It is a perfect starting point for visiting Loire Valley castles.
With a truly exceptional setting with glorious views, the chateau de la Plaine is a large comfortable chateau with modern amenities that can sleep up to 16 persons in 9 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms.
Please note that the rental price if for an occupancy of 16 persons. Maximum occupancy is 20 + 2 todlers but additional fees apply (see below)
- There are 2 master suites that comprise a large bedroom with a double bed, a smaller bedroom in one of the towers with 2 single beds, and a full bathroom.
- There are 3 double rooms, each with a double bed and an ensuite bathroom
- There is one bedroom with a single bed and an ensuite bathroom
- There is a bedroom with two single beds on the ground floor. The ground floor has a large, fully equipped eat-in kitchen, a formal dining room, a living room with a working fireplace (logs are provided), a library, and a playroom stocked with toys (lego, playmobil, etc.). There are 2 cots and a high chair in the chateau.
The chateau is a perfect starting point for visiting the Loire Valley castles. There are many old abbeys and medieval towns in the area and the chateau is located close to the Futuroscope theme park. The Puy du Fou historical theme park is not too far away as well. There are many wine tasting places in the area (Chinon, Saumur, Bourgueil, Haut Poitou), a wonderful small open air market with local producers in the village, and gourmet restaurants are nearby as well.
If you are into more active pursuits, the area is great for biking (the old railroad line has been turned into a 30 mile cycling path through nature), golf, horseback riding (there are several riding places around), canoing (on the Vienne river), waterskiing, zipping, or paintball. Hot air ballon rides are available nearby (you can fly over the chateau!).
Guests have access to a 10mx5m unheated pool in a secluded and fenced area, a barbecue, a ping pong table, and outdoor furniture for eating outside as well as loungers. Tennis courts in the village 2 miles away are also accessible to guests. Inside the chateau, there is a TV (with Netflix) and a HIFI system as well as a grand piano.
Please note that early checkin requests can be considered depending on the occupancy of the chateau the previous night. However, please note that the chateau is NOT accessible prior to the agreed time for luggage storage or access to toilets.
Please note:
1) Price includes all linens
2)Final cleaning fee is 400 euros
3) There is a refundable (if no damage) 1500 euros security deposit, payable 3 weeks prior to arrival
4) If heating is required, there is a fee of 80 euros per day, payable upon arrival
5) Fee for extra persons (above the standard occupancy of 16) is 60 euros per person and per night.
House rules:
1) no smoking
2) no pets
3) no parties
4) no commercial photography
5) Return the chateau in the same condition as you found it with dishes done and put away
6) Checkin time is 5PM and checkout time is 10AM