Chateau de La Plaine
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About the home
Located near a small town with all amenities, it is a perfect starting point for visiting the Loire Valley castles and the rich local architecture, go wine tasting, enjoy the local gourmet restaurants, go shopping for paintings and antiques, and generally enjoy life and relax in a very beautiful setting.
Built in the 19th century with the luminous white stones used in the Chateaux de la Loire, the chateau offers a beautiful setting as well as comfortable and spacious rooms with abundant outside light. All living rooms and bedrooms face to the south with a view to the park and the surrounding countryside up to 15 kilometers. It is well furnished and perfectly maintained with all amenities expected today.
| Size: | Sleeps up to 16, 9 bedrooms |
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| Nearest beach: | 180km |
| Will consider: | Long lets Short breaks |
| Access: | Car advised Nearest amenities: 3km |
| Family friendly? | Suitable for children of all ages Suitable for people with restricted mobility |
| Notes: | No pets allowed No smoking at this property Self-catering |
Facilities
| Luxuries: | Log fire, DVD player |
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| General: | Central heating, TV, Video player, CD player, Telephone, Table tennis |
| Standard: | Kettle, Toaster, Iron |
| Utilities: | Clothes dryer, Dishwasher, Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washing machine |
| Rooms: | 9 Bedrooms, 6 bathrooms of which 6 en suites |
| Furniture: | Single beds (6), Double beds (5), Dining seating for 16, Lounge seating for 16 |
| Other: | Linen and towels provided Highchair available |
| Outdoors: | Private outdoor pool (unheated), Private garden, BBQ |
| Access: | Secure parking |
Further details indoors:
The chateau has a total of 9 bedrooms and six bathrooms:
- 2 Master Suites, each consisting of a large bedroom (one large bed) with an en suite smaller bedroom (2 single beds) and with an en suite full bathroom (sink, WC, bathtub and separate shower), perfect for families
- 3 large bedrooms each with a large bed (2 bedrooms have an additional single bed in the room) with an en suite shower room (sink, WC, shower)
- 1 smaller room with a single bed and an ensuite shower room as above
- 1 bedroom with 2 single beds
Further details outdoors:
The park of 11 hectares (25 acres) is entirely surrounded by a wall. It is composed of oak woods and prairies and lawns edged with hundred-year old trees. It also has a rose garden with over 200 rose bushes. The fenced swimming pool (10 meters by 5 meters) has a stone floored sun bath area and all necessary equipment for sun bath. The chateau of La Plaine also has a barbecue and a ping-pong table as well as large, flat lawns for playing soccer or other similar games.
The Poitou-Charentes / Vendee / Vienne region
La Plaine is an excellent starting point to discover the region of Loire Valley/Poitou. Its very rich architectural heritage (the famous castles of the Loire Valley, abbeys, historical city centres, roman sanctuaries ...) and its charming landscape has come to a legend.
The french gastronomic tradition is maintained in the region with fidelity. Within a short distance from La Plaine, numerous quality restaurants, typical old fashioned food markets with genuine traditional, regionally made products can be found.
In this region of vineyards, visitors are also warmly welcomed by wine producers to taste their local production (Haut Poitou, but also, all the wines from the Loire Valley, e.g. Chinon, Saumur, Bourgueil,..).
The Lencloitre area
La Plaine has a library with a very complete documentation on regional point of interest for visitors with a number of selected sightseeing itineraries.
Within less than 30 minutes, one can enjoy the exceptional Futuroscope, a resort dedicated to the latest technology of image, and both a 9 holes and an 18 holes golf course (Golf of Haut Poitou in Saint Cyr).
And, for children and grown ups alike, don't miss the Puy du Fou, an exceptional attraction park focused on history. Children will love the attack of the dungeon, the flight ballet of eagles and hawks, the attack of the vikings, etc.
Historic cities:
Richelieu - the city built from scratch in the 17th century by the famous cardinal of Richelieu, prime minister of Louis the 14th, the Sun King.
Chinon - for a journey through one of the more fascinating period of French history. Visit its medieval royal castles where Joan of Arc recognized the King of France. Stroll through the untouched medieval city with its many shops and boutiques. Enjoy its superb gastronomy and its wines.
Poitiers - a lively city, capital of Alienor of Aquitaine, with a 12th century palace and early (3rd century) Christian churches.
The somptuous Castles of the Loire Valley:
Chambord; Chenonceaux; Blois; Villandry; Usse; Langeais, ...
The coast with beautiful sandy beaches can be reached within a 2 hour drive.
How to get there
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| Nearest Travel Links | |
| Airport: | Poitiers: 30 km |
| Railway: | Chatellerault: 20 km |
| Ferry: | St Malo, Caen: 400 km |
La Plaine is a 20 minute drive from Chatellerault or a 30 minute drive from Poitiers:
Access by plane: Poitiers-Biard airport (30 Minutes) is connected to London (Ryan AIr) and several european Cities (Amsterdam, Milan, Zurich).
Access from Paris:
By car: A 10 highway 3 hours (Exit 26 Chatellerault Nord)
By high speed train (TGV): 1 h 25 from Paris Montparnasse (to Chatellerault train station or Poitiers train station) or 1 h 30 minutes directly from Charles de Gaulle airport to Chatellerault train station).
Activities near Lencloitre
Tennis in town
Horse Riding
Golf within 30 mins drive
Fishing
Walking holidays
Rural / countryside retreats
Cycling holidays
Rental prices
| Rental prices originally quoted in: Euros € | Convert to: |
| Prices for group size 10 | ||||||
| Period | From | To | Weekly | Nightly rate | Minimum stay | |
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| Chistmas/New Year | 18 Dec 10 | 3 Jan 11 | € 3200 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Low Season | 3 Jan 11 | 3 Apr 11 | € 2800 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Mid Season | 3 Apr 11 | 25 Jun 11 | € 3200 | - | - | 1 Week |
| High Season | 25 Jun 11 | 3 Sep 11 | € 4000 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Mid Season | 3 Sep 11 | 1 Oct 11 | € 3200 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Low Season | 1 Oct 11 | 17 Dec 11 | € 2800 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Christmas/New Year | 17 Dec 11 | 31 Dec 11 | € 3200 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Low Season | 31 Dec 11 | 7 Apr 12 | € 2800 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Mid Season | 7 Apr 12 | 23 Jun 12 | € 3200 | - | - | 1 Week |
| High Season | 23 Jun 12 | 1 Sep 12 | € 4000 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Mid Season | 1 Sep 12 | 29 Sep 12 | € 3200 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Prices for group size 16 | ||||||
| Period | From | To | Weekly | Nightly rate | Minimum stay | |
| Weekday | Weekend | |||||
| High Season | 25 Jun 11 | 3 Sep 11 | € 4500 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Mid Season | 3 Sep 11 | 1 Oct 11 | € 3900 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Low Season | 1 Oct 11 | 17 Dec 11 | € 3000 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Christmas/New Year | 17 Dec 11 | 31 Dec 11 | € 3600 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Low Season | 31 Dec 11 | 8 Apr 12 | € 3000 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Mid Season | 8 Apr 12 | 23 Jun 12 | € 3900 | - | - | 1 Week |
| High Season | 23 Jun 12 | 1 Sep 12 | € 4500 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Mid Season | 1 Sep 12 | 29 Sep 12 | € 3900 | - | - | 1 Week |
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
Additional price information
Pricing varies on number of persons (up to 10, and from 11 to 16) as well as time of year.
Pricing includes weekly rental, all linens,and 2 hours of daily maid service (except Sundays and holidays). It does not include electricity (about 35 euros per week) nor heating nor Final Cleaning (200 euros).
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