Pets welcome Suitable for children No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
A wonderful place to relax and enjoy the French countryside, in an area rich with tradition and history. The Vieux Chateau de Saint Vaast was built around 1880 on the site of an older Chateau, but was partially destroyed by Allied bombing in 1944. The remaining West Wing has been renovated to create a spacious and comfortable home with spectacular views.
There are walking and cycling paths which go through the village, with the historical towns of Dieppe and Neufchatel both 20 km away. There are several beaches within easy driving distance. Rouen, with its medieval architecture and magnificent restored Cathedral, is about 40 km to the southwest.
Chateau from Garden
Top Floor Bedroom
Dining Room
Chateau as built in 1880
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The Normandy / Seine-Maritime region
The lush Norman countryside is famous for its apple trees, and also for its wonderful cheese. There is lots to do in the area, whether you are interested in art, history, or just wandering through the beautiful countryside. Haute Normandy's climate is similar to the South coast of England.
Dieppe, about 20km away, is a wonderful place for eating fresh seafood and there are plenty of excellent restaurants. The Grande Rue hosts a market every Saturday morning, which is a great place to buy fresh local produce. You will also find lots of shopping opportunities along the side streets. The swimming pool on the seafront, which opened in 2007, is a great place for adults and children alike. It features an large outdoor heated pool as well as an indoor area complete with water slides and fountains.
The Chateau Museum in Dieppe showcases some of the paintings by a vast range of artists who were inspired by the Normandy landscape. Normandy is known as the birthplace of Impressionism, and many paintings featured in the museum are scenes of Dieppe. At Giverny, which is about a two hour drive away, you can visit Monet's home and studio.
If you are interested in World War II history, the Normandy Landing beaches are about two hours south from the village. There is also plenty to visit in the Dieppe area, including a museum dedicated to Operation Jubilee, the ill fated Dieppe Raid of 1941. The area contains ruins of many V1 rocket launching sites. At Val Ygot, 30 minutes drive away, the preserved ruins of one site, including launching ramp, are maintained as an open air memorial museum. There are many bunkers in the area, including 6 in the fields behind the Chateau (unfortunately not accessible!).
Our Chateau itself features in local history as it was requisitioned to become the local German Army division headquarters in 1940. As the Canadians moved towards Paris after D-Day in 1944, liberating the valley, they shelled the Chateau and destroyed the major part. Only the West tower was left standing.
Saint Vaast d'Equiqueville area
The village of Saint Vaast d'Equiqueville is located between Dieppe and Neufchatel, set in rural countryside about 20km from the coast. The village has a shop and Bar-Tabac as well as two boulangeries. The Avenue Verte, a cycling path created from the old railway line from Dieppe to Paris, runs through the village and offers a flat and traffic-free opportunity to enjoy the beautiful sites. This is particularly good for cycling with children, who can enjoy relative freedom on this safe path.
There are two very different Chateaux within easy cycling distance in both directions from St Vaast: towards Neufchatel (home of the heart-shaped cheese), the impressive Chateau de Mesnieres which is open for visits (approximately 10k cycle ride). The Chateau d'Arques (10k in the other direction) sits on a hill above Arques la Bataille. This is an impressive ruin, a 11th century castle built by an uncle of William the Conquerer and subsequently besieged and occupied by him. Bicycles can be hired locally or we can provide them if ours suit your requirements.
How to get there
Contact the owner for further details on the best way to reach this property.
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Beauvais
Ferry:
Dieppe: 20 km
Activities near Saint Vaast d'Equiqueville
Sports: Watersports Horse Riding Golf within 30 mins drive Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Beach or lakeside relaxation Cycling holidays
Bedrooms (3), Bathrooms (1), Ensuite (1), Shower rooms (1)
Furniture:
Single beds (2), Double beds (3), Dining seating for 12, Lounge seating for 6, Sleeps maximum of 8
Other:
Please check with the owner regarding linen and towels.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace, Private garden, BBQ, Bicycles available
Access:
Secure parking
Further details indoors: The house was heavily shelled during the war and most of the original features were destroyed-- the interior has been almost entirely rebuilt.
There are 3 spacious bedrooms, two furnished with antique double beds, and one with two twin beds and a sofa which folds down into an additional double bed. There is a spacious kitchen with breakfast table and seating for 6. In the conservatory/dining room off of the kitchen, the large refectory table seats 12.
From the lounge windows there are extensive views over the Bethune Valley. There is also an open fire-- the large medallion over the fireplace is part of the original house-- the only interior feature which survived the destruction. There is a large flat-screen TV with satellite (in English) which gets BBC and freeview channels.
Further details outdoors: The terrace to the front of the house is perfect for al fresco dining and drinks. The garden is mainly lawn, with an enclosed area to the front, while the rear of the property has open views onto the fields beyond. There is plenty of space to play games-- badminton, cricket, and croquet sets are provided.
Rental rates
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.
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