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Castel du Plessis Gerbault (manor house)

Home:82525
Sleeps up to:7   (3 bedrooms)
Rates:£625 to £1250 per week
Nearest beach:Bretany: 200 km
Will consider:Long term lets (over 1 month)
Changeover day:Sat
Access:Car essential
Nearest amenities: 3 km
Notes:No pets allowed
Suitable for children
Not suitable for elderly or infirm
Smokers welcome
Self-catering

Home description

Castel du Plessis Gerbault is in a very picturesque site located slope side of the left bank of the river Vienne.
It faces the old fortress of Chinon. It overlooks a hamlet consisting in part of the chapel seignorial in a vineyard at 2km from Chinon.

Chinon is a lovely medieval town where you can find all shops : food stores, decoration shops, clothing and also excellent restaurants. A market is held in the city every Sunday and Thursday morning.

You enter the Castel at ground floor, in a large lounge/dining room, in the centre of which is a monumental carved fireplace. The lounge is furnished with a comfortable sofa and armchairs. Two great buffets are in the dining room as well as the TV and the HIFI system.

There is a barbecue and a garden furniture outside on the lawn by the pool.

Le Castel du Plessis Gerbault
Le Castel du Plessis Gerbault
Beautiful ornament
Beautiful ornament
Lounge with monumental carved fireplace
Lounge with monumental carved fireplace
Large dining room
Large dining room
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The Loire Valley / Indre-et-Loire region

Loire valley is a very mild climate that is why French kings built their châteaux around. Loire valley is famous for its châteaux, its food and its wine so lots of foreigners come here to visit.

You will find a lot of places of interest such as: all the châteaux, famous people houses : Leonard de Vinci (amboise), Honouré de Balzac ( Saché), Rabelais (Chinon) ect.

To enjoy your meal you will have plenty of nice restaurants,French people loving to eat most of all!


Chinon area

The medieval fortress of Chinon is an extraordinary place to visit for it's been just rebuilt and the view on the old town and the river is so amazing. The "battellerie" museum as well as the " musée animé du vin" will show you the boats of the river and the wine of Chinon.

You will find a cinema, a dancing and of course a few bars. Different kind of restaurants, traditionnal French food, Italian, Chinese, fish restaurant are waiting for you.

On the first week end of August, a medieval market takes place with inhabitants dressed up in medieval clothes and showing medieval activities around the town.

At mid august the ancient market is here to show old cars with people again dressed up in old clothes. There is also an old fashion parade with fancy cars and lovely barouches. A guide with all interesting site to visit is waiting for you at the Castel.


How to get there

Get a flight from London to Tours (ryanair). A coach service is available at the airport to go to the station.

Then get a train from Tours to Chinon. Then a taxi to go to the Castel. Or, rent a car.


Activities near Chinon

Sports:
Tennis in town
Horse Riding
Golf within 30 mins drive
Fishing

Great for:
Walking holidays
Rural / countryside retreats
City breaks
Cycling holidays


Facilities

Luxuries:Log fire
General:Central heating, TV, CD player, Safe
Standard:Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer
Utilities:Dishwasher, Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washing machine
Rooms:Bedrooms (3), Bathrooms (1), Shower rooms (1), WCs (2)
Furniture:Single beds (3), Double beds (2), Cots (1), Dining seating for 7, Lounge seating for 7, Sleeps maximum of 7
Other:Linen and towels provided.
Outdoors:Private outdoor pool (unheated), Private garden, BBQ
Access:Secure parking

Further details indoors:
The kitchen is fully equipped with a stove, oven and microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and washing machine, coffee maker, kettle, toaster and a separate toilet.

The 1st floor consists of 2 bedrooms : the blue room with 2 single beds and the yellow room with 1 double bed and 1 single bed. A bathroom with bath, shower and dry towels, a separate toilet.

On the 2nd floor, is the guest room with a double bed and a shower room.

Further details outdoors:
For sports, you can play tennis, bowls and billiard at Chinon. You can go fishing or biking or canoeing. Less than 20km you can play golf, go horse riding or climbing trees.

At last, you can go visiting the Loire Chateaux like Chenonceaux (45mn) that Henri II gave to his favourite Diane de Poitiers. Azay-le-rideau (15mn) real renaissance museum and of course Chamborg (1 hour) most remarkable for its huge size and its central staircase.


Conditions

50% of nonrefundable rental fee due at the booking.

Balance due 4 weeks before your stay to secure booking. Heating is an extra charge when needed.

Refundable breakages deposit of £300 required on arrival, to be refunded within two weeks of your departure (subject to satisfactory property inspection).


Rental rates

Rental prices originally quoted in: Euros €Convert to:
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WeekdayWeekend
Low 21 Feb 0928 Feb 09£ 625--1 Week
Low 28 Feb 0930 May 09£ 625--1 Week
Medium 30 May 0927 Jun 09£ 804--1 Week
Very high 27 Jun 0929 Aug 09£ 1,250--1 Week
  29 Aug 093 Oct 09£ 804--1 Week
  3 Oct 0919 Dec 09£ 625--1 Week
Christmas 19 Dec 094 Jan 10£ 1,250--1 Week
  4 Jan 1029 May 10£ 625-4462 Nights
  29 May 103 Jul 10£ 804--1 Week
  3 Jul 1028 Aug 10£ 1,250--1 Week
  28 Aug 102 Oct 10£ 804--1 Week
  2 Oct 1018 Dec 10£ 625-4462 Nights
  18 Dec 108 Jan 11£ 1,250--1 Week

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.

Heating when needed is an extra charge.

A tourist tax is to be paid on your arrival as well as the damage deposit


Availability

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