Chateau Ardille
About the home
Situated in its own peaceful parkland, the 15th century Chateau Ardille boasts five large en suite bedrooms, tennis court, indoor pool (which is completely enclosed & adjoins the house), a gym and table tennis. With a fully equipped American-style kitchen and attractively styled reception rooms, there is also a two-bedroom cottage which can be rented with the chateau for groups of up to 17.
In the late 18th century the Chateau Ardille was the Fleury-Michon family’s country retreat. 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 13, 5 bedrooms |
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| Will consider: | Long lets Short breaks |
| Access: | Car advised Nearest amenities: 2km |
| Family friendly? | Suitable for children of all ages Suitable for people with restricted mobility |
| Notes: | Pets welcome No smoking at this property Self-catering |
Facilities
| Luxuries: | Sauna, Log fire, Private indoor Pool, DVD player |
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| General: | Central heating, TV, CD player, Telephone, Satellite TV |
| Standard: | Kettle, Toaster, Iron |
| Utilities: | Dishwasher, Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washing machine |
| Rooms: | 5 Bedrooms, 5 bathrooms of which 5 en suites |
| Furniture: | Single beds (3), Double beds (5) |
| Other: | Linen and towels provided |
| Outdoors: | Balcony / Terrace, Tennis court on site, Private garden, BBQ |
| Access: | Parking space |
Further details indoors:
Chateau Ardille is available for groups of up to 13 to sleep in its five en-suite bedrooms. The cottage can be rented in conjunction with the chateau for larger groups of up to 17.
Ground floor: Large airy lounge with TV and original marble fireplace and light fittings.
- Fully equipped gym and sauna.
- Oak panelled dining room with an original marble fireplace.
- Large american-style kitchen with dining table. Fully equipped with electric oven, halogen hob, eight ring gas hob, double ovens, microwave and dishwasher.
First floor: Double bedroom with en-suite bathroom.
- Double bedroom with en-suite shower room.
- Double bedroom with en-suite shower room and additional single bed.
- Family room with a double and 2 singles with large en-suite shower room.
Second floor: Double bedroom with en-suite shower room.
Cottage: 1 double bedroom.
- 1 twin bedroom.
- A separate bathroom
- Large living room/kitchen.
Further details outdoors:
Outside: The chateau is set in an acre of parkland filled with chestnut trees. There is an indoor pool (11mx3m), tennis court, pool table, ping pong table, gym, boules, badminton, and bicycles available. There is also a gas barbecue and plenty of outdoor furniture to sit and dine on. Parking space available for plenty of cars.
Further details
- Security deposit: €150. This is paid on arrival and will be refunded in full after departure subject to damage inspection.
- Linen & towels: Linen and towels are included in the rental price. Please note that pool towels are not included.
- Energy costs: Included in the rental price. Use of the sauna is charged separately. This can be paid on departure according to use.
- End of stay cleaning: Included.
- Arrival time: 4pm onwards.
- Departure time: 10am.
- Pets: Pets allowed with prior arrangement.
- Smoking: No smoking in the property.
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.
Conditions
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.
The Poitou-Charentes / Vendee / Deux Sevres region


- Coganc: Visits to Remy Martin and Hennesy.
- Poitiers: Futuroscope with its inspiring rides.
- Marais Poitovin: Green Venice with over 8 miles of interlinking waterways.
- Vallee des Singes (monkey valley).
- Angloueme: Vintage car racing around the ramparts.
- Melle: Largest silver mine in Europe.
- Plenty of local lakes, many with fishing.
The Niort area
- La Rochelle: Twin towers, cobbled streets, and a beach.
- Chef Boutonne (2km) has a Saturday market and also has two supermarkets, lots of pattiseries, hotel Le Voyagers, and a pizzeria (who do takeaways).
- Local markets every day of the week.
- Horse riding available (5km).
- Golf courses at Niort and Poitiers.
How to get there
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Nearest airport: Poitiers (50km), Limoges and La Rochelle (80km).
Nearest train station: Poitiers, Niort (50km).
Nearest town: Chef Boutonne (2km).
Nearest port: St. Malo (4 hours).
Activities near Niort
Tennis in town
Horse Riding
Golf within 30 mins drive
Fishing
Rural / countryside retreats
Guestbook for Chateau Ardille
- Janet & Steve: "Excellent food, lovely room & superb surroundings - see you soon."
- Hunters: "Happy & relaxing stay, thank you for making our stay so special -looking froward to returning next year."
- Harrisons: "Thank you so much for all your help & making our wedding perfect."
- Greens: "A wondetrful time, lovely people, village & church, food & everything at the chateau superb - we will return."
- Boorers: "Faultless hospitality, Englands loss is Frances gain!"
- Skivingtons: "5th time & it just gets better! Particularly the food!!!"
- James: "Superb house, fantastic hospitality, food to die for!!!!!!!! See you soon."
- Martins: "Thank you for the most wonderful second honeymoon!!"
- Kenhards: "Stunning place, wonderful hospitality, not to mention the haute cuisine - we'll be back!"
Rental prices
| Rental prices originally quoted in: British £ | Convert to: |
| Prices for group size 13 | ||||||
| Period | From![]() | To![]() | Weekly![]() | Nightly rate | Minimum stay | |
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| Low season | 12 Aug 09 | 1 Jul 10 | £ 1580 | - | - | Flexible |
| High season | 1 Jul 10 | 1 Sep 10 | £ 2400 | - | - | 1 Week |
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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