Chateau de Crassane

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Chateau |8 bedrooms |Sleeps 16

Saintes in Poitou-Charentes/Vendee

From £3333 per week

1 night minimum stay

Changeover flexible

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Key info  Swimming pool, balcony/terrace, car advised, private garden, no pets allowed

About the home

The magnificent listed Chateau de Crassane was built in the late 14th Century, on the site of an 11th Century fortress. The atmosphere of the Chateau de Crassane, the restored old buildings, and the grounds are quite special.

The Chateau de Crassane is entirely restored and sumptuously furnished; it even has its own heated private pool. The chateau and the keep can be let together for a group of up to 16 people. You will undoubtedly be seduced by the elegant décor that makes the Chateau de Crassane ideal for both personal and professional occasions.

Facilities

Further details indoors:
The estate is rented in its entirety and can accommodate groups of up to 16. The accommodation is arranged over the Chateau that can sleep up to 10 people plus 1 complimentary baby cot and the Keep that sleeps up to 6. The Pilgrim’s room is a spectacular feature of the chateau - a stunning central dining room with space for up to 30 people, complete with a substantial garden terrace.

The Château has been authentically restored to its original splendour, offering guests an enchanting and unique chateau experience. The chateau has two large reception rooms with accompanying stone fireplaces, together with a substantial library. The 5 bedrooms of the chateau all have en suite bathrooms and consist of 3 doubles, a twin and a suite with a double and a connecting twin. There is a separate WC on the ground floor. The chateau also has central heating, washing and drying facilities and a table tennis table.

The keep is part of the original 11th century fortress and has been sympathetically restored to exceptional standards. At the top of the tower is a large sun terrace affording stunning views of the nearby forest and countryside and a superb location to relax and enjoy the charms of rural France. Inside the keep are three bedrooms (2 doubles and a king-size four-poster) with en suite bathrooms in addition to a large sitting room with original feature fireplace, a dining room, kitchen and WC. The keep has electric heating, washing and drying facilities, a dish-washer.

Further details outdoors:
Outside the chateau lies within 8 hectares of charming landscape, including a heated swimming pool for exclusive use of chateau guests (approximately 15mx6m with a maximum depth of 1.7m, complete with WC and changing facilities). Sun loungers and outdoor furniture are also provided. Parking for vehicles is available at the chateau.

Further details

- Security deposit: €3500. This is paid by bank transfer 2 weeks before arrival and will be refunded in full after departure subject to damage inspection.
- Linen & towels: All linen and towels are included in the rental price. Pool towels are not included.
- Energy costs: Electricity is charged at 0.05 euros per kwh. Central heating is charged at 100 euros per day for the chateau & the cottage if needed.
- End of stay cleaning: Included.
- Arrival time: 4pm onwards.
- Departure time: 10am. If you leave later than 10am €1000 will be deducted from the security deposit.
- Pets: No pets allowed.
- Smoking: No smoking in the property.
- It is recommended that all guests take out insurance to cover against potential cancellation and any accidental damage caused during your stay at the property.
- Please note that the chateau is a historical monument open to the public for tours during the afternoon. Tours are in the garden and on the ground floor of the chateau in the historical rooms only (2 sitting rooms, a gallery and the library). People are never alone but always with a guide. We offer a guided tour for our guests.
- Vehicles are not authorized to park in the castle car-park at any time. There is a private car-park located behind the property for your vehicles.
- We would like to draw your attention to the possible dangers of the moat around the park, and the terrace on the top of the keep.

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.

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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.

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The Poitou-Charentes / Vendee / Charente Maritime region

- At 2km: There are cruises on the Charente river, nautical sports, river fishing, the stone quarry.

- At 6km: There is horse riding, tennis, bicycle rental, boat rental, wildlife reserve.

- Three 18-hole golf courses are within 15km, 35km and 40km respectively.

- La Rochelle Golf Course: Golf de la Prée. A typical Scottish links course with numerous bunkers, 8km from La Rochelle. It overlooks the Ile de Ré and five of the holes follow the coastline. Built on dried up swamp land, it is a flat course swept by sea breezes and offers several water hazards. This pretty course will be enjoyed by all golfers.

- Royan Golf Course: St Palais sur Mer. In the heart of the Forêt de la Coubre, this superb undulating course, slightly inland from the coast, stretches out amongst the pines and natural dunes. After playing the 14th tee there are great views of the sea looking over the trees, and at the end of the course there's a newly extended clubhouse where one can relax in the bar.

- Saintonge Golf Club: Fontcouverte. 18 hole course 2km north east of Saintes.

- Trousse Chemise Golf Course: 9 hole course on the Île de Ré -

- Oleron Golf Club: 9 hole course on the Isle d'Orleron.

- Golf du Cognac: Saint-Brice. An 18-hole golf course bordered by vineyards.

The Saintes area

Cities - Rochefort - 35km: Artistic and historical city of the 17th century with a royal and marine background; also known for its spas.
- Saintes - 12km: Ancient roman city, 2000 years old.
- Royan - 40km: An attractive sea side resort on the Atlantic "Coast of Beauty" with one of the biggest zoos in Europe, the "Palmyre", nearby.
- La Rochelle - 60 km: This well known historical city has an old classified harbour and its streets full of historical memories; it is also the capital of the area.
- Cognac - 35km: An historical city with prestigious cellars and distilleries.
- Saint Emilion - 80km: Exquisite medieval city which marks the beginning of Bordeaux's vineyards.

Coast - The Atlantic beaches of the "Coast of Beauty" and the small surrounding islands are only 45km away (28 miles). These beaches are amongst the nicest in France for their length, thin sand, dunes, and the pine-tree forests which border them. You could try fishing in the sea or collecting some of the ornate sea shells.
- Visit the oyster-beds and taste the famous oysters of the area; among others, the "Marennes-Oleron" has a particular reputation.
- There is easy access to the different islands in the area: Oleron, Ré, Aix, Madame, and the famous Fort Boyard.

Countryside - There are numerous charming, small villages, such as the fortified city of Brouage, and the floral village of Talmont.
- There are numerous historical castles (La Gataudière, Panloy, La Roche Courbon), abbeys, fortresses, museums and Romanesque churches. Just ramble through the beautiful countryside to find them.
- "Tumulus de Bougon's" site (1h30 by car): One of the most ancient pre-historical sites in Europe.
- The Poitevin swamp (1h by car): Big natural park which can be discovered in punts.
- The "Futuroscope" (1h30 by car): The big European image attraction park.
- The "Puy du Fou" (2h by car): Hosts a beautiful historical pageant well-known throughout Europe.

How to get there

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Nearest airport: La Rochelle (70km), Bordeaux (150km).
Nearest train station: Saintes (15km).
Nearest town: Saintes (15km).

Activities near Saintes

Guestbook for Chateau de Crassane

Dale Spencer, UK: "Fantastic chateau, super, would certainly recommend."

Rental prices

Prices for group size 16
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Low season	4 Nov 09	1 Jul 10	4000€ 4000	0-	0-	Flexible
High season	1 Jul 10	1 Sep 10	6000€ 6000	0-	0-	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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