16th C Normandy Chateau
About the home
This beautiful chateau is situated in a green valley within walking distance of an ancient village. A long drive takes you up to the charming, fully restored manor house, that can sleep up to 30 guests. The chateau sits amongst beautiful gardens with plenty of garden furniture and a purpose built BBQ area. The tranquil setting of the chateau includes a small stream running through the grounds, two fishing ponds and a wood to explore.
The property is Ideally suited to large groups for special occasions. Breakfast is optional by reservation and can be served outside on the patio, surrounded by flowers, or inside by candlelight in the medieval dining room.
For those who want to relive past glories, the chateau offers an evocative slice of France's past. Within the grounds are the ruins of former chateau buildings, a well dating back to 1753, a dovecote from the 16th Century, the original wine caves and a chapel from the 12th Century that will simply steal your heart!
Please note that full property descriptions, photographs, availability & prices are kept up to date on my website which you can visit by clicking on my personal website link below.
| Size: | Sleeps up to 30, 13 bedrooms |
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| Will consider: | Long lets Short breaks |
| Access: | Car advised |
| Family friendly? | Suitable for children of all ages Suitable for people with restricted mobility |
| Notes: | May take pets - please enquire No smoking at this property Self-catering |
Facilities
| Luxuries: | Log fire, Internet access, DVD player |
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| General: | Central heating, TV, Video player, CD player, Telephone, Fax, Games room, Satellite TV, Wi-fi available |
| Standard: | Kettle, Toaster, Iron |
| Utilities: | Dishwasher, Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washing machine |
| Rooms: | 13 Bedrooms, 8 bathrooms of which 8 family bathrooms |
| Furniture: | Double beds (13) |
| Other: | Linen and towels provided Highchair available |
| Outdoors: | Balcony / Terrace, Private garden, BBQ, Private fishing lake / river, Climbing frame, Swing set |
| Access: | Secure parking |
Further details indoors:
The chateau has been converted in to several self-catering apartments and extra bedrooms all within the main building. This makes it ideal for a number of families holidaying together who wish to maintain a level of privacy. All the rooms have central heating apart from the top floor apartment, which has one room with electric heating.
On the ground floor the medieval dining room with huge fireplace and many candles can seat 30. The salon bedroom is a lovely well-proportioned double room with luxury en-suite bathroom. The sunny garden room that adjoins has 2 single beds, a small double and private access to the garden. Also on the ground floor is a well-proportioned classical bedroom suite with oak parquet floor, panelled walls, rose marble fireplace, double bed and en-suite bathroom. The kitchen is fully equipped with washing machine, dish washer, microwave, oven, hob, fridge, freezer and cooking faciltities for the group.
On the first floor the stylishly furnished apartment in the left wing is accessed via the tower. The living room has original beams, a log fire and comfortable chairs and sofa. There is also a large kitchen, a triple bedroom, a double bedroom and a bathroom. The next apartment on this floor has a living room with double bed, a corner kitchen, an additional triple bedroom and a bathroom. The third apartment on this floor has a kitchen, a spacious living room, a double bedroom and a bathroom. The last bedroom on this floor is a very comfortable suite room with beautiful antique furniture, an extra large double bed, comfortable chairs and sofa, log fire, dinner table, TV with video and en-suite bathroom.
On the second floor are 2 adjoining triple bedrooms, with washbasin and WC. Also on this floor is a small bedroom with double bed, a large triple bedroom, a kitchenette and a bathroom. We have good quality beds and hot water is assured due to 2 main hot water boilers.
Further details outdoors:
Outside the manor house is set within 5 hectares of gardens including a small wood. There are enclosed gardens for the children to play in including playgrounds, slide, swings, cabin and games such as badminton, cricket, boules, table tennis etc. They can also feed the donkeys and horses in the paddocks. Secure parking is available and the chateau sits 500 metres from the road (a small road) so there is no traffic noice. There is plenty of good quality garden furniture and a number of picnic tables. The BBQ area is situated under huge trees where you can enjoy evening parties in the park by candlelight. Further in the valley is a lake for carp fishing or trout. We also have a reception room for weddings or special anniversaries in original the 16th Century dovecote.
The Normandy / Manche region


The local village was once the feudal domain of the Bruces, ancestors of Scotland's famous King Robert the Bruce. Within a short distance of the chateau you will find ancient villages, chateaux, manors, churches and abbeys. Normandy has a rich history and is proud of its cultural heritage from the Romans, Celts, Vikings and Normans.
The Brix area
The chateau is close to beautiful sandy beaches (20 minutes), a wide choice of restaurants (5 minutes), a children’s animal park (15 minutes), the traditional French markets with fresh local produce (10 minutes), La maison du biscuit hyper markets/shopping area (10 minutes), Mont St. Michel (1.5 hour), D-Day landing beaches (30 minutes), the Bayeux Tapestry (1 hour), Sea life Cherbourg (10 minutes). We can provide you with Calvados from the local farmer and wine tasting if it's of interest.
There is a restaurant 2km away for simple, good value French food. We recommend the local markets on Monday morning in Bricquebec (7 km) and Friday morning in Valognes (10 km). In the village is a bakery, post office, bar, butcher, a medical centre and a pharmacy, all witihn walking distance of the chateau.
Locally there is a tennis court and horse riding. Golf is 6km away. The area is well suited for walking and hiking, and (experienced) biking.
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Activities near Brix
Tennis in town
Horse Riding
Golf within 30 mins drive
Fishing
Walking holidays
Rural / countryside retreats
Rental prices
| Rental prices originally quoted in: Euros € | Convert to: |
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| Period | From![]() | To![]() | Weekly![]() | Nightly rate | Minimum stay | |
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| Low season | 3 Nov 09 | 1 Jul 10 | € 5140 | - | - | Flexible |
| High season | 1 Jul 10 | 1 Sep 10 | € 5715 | - | - | Flexible |
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
Please note that these prices represent the price range and do not apply to the seasons listed. Up to the minute availability & prices are only available by clicking on my personal website link above the enquiry form below.
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