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Late deal: 12 Jul 2008 to 9 Aug 2008. £1700 per week.
Home description
Situated in the picturesque village of Vernoil-le-Fourrier in the heart of the Loire Valley near Saumur this magnificent chateau was built in 1851 in the romantic architectural style of the Louis-Philippe period for 'Le Maitre' who was in charge of building the railways in the area. Externally the Chateau is built in the bright tuffeau stone (the local soft ivory stone typical of the area), herringbone red brick and red enduit with elaborate carvings and statues, huge luminous and 'oeil de beouf' windows and 'fairy-tale' pointed turret tower making it the tallest building in the village after the church.
Room features include original marble fireplaces, oak Parquet and Terre Cuite terracotta tiled floors, luminous floor to ceiling windows, ceiling moulding and decoration, paneled walls and doors and ceiling roses with crystal chandeliers. All the rooms are decorated with period antiques, furniture, objet'd'art and modern facilities combining comfort with luxurious and beautiful surroundings. Although the Chateau is lavishly furnished it has been lived in for many years and is a wonderful house for families with children of all ages.
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Chateau des Barres with private gardens and fountains
"The Blue Room" with toile de joue curtains, double doors opening onto a terrace overlooki
Luxury outdoor 6x12m heated swimming pool with solar shower, sunbathing terrace and gardens (shared)
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The Loire Valley / Maine-et-Loire region
The region has become one of the most popular in France because of the many Chateau and vineyards. There are superb restaurants all within easy driving distances. The region is between 80 and 150 kms inland ensuring warm dry weather in the summer.
You will love the warm, sunny climate, which at this point becomes much more continental. The apple orchards come alive in the spring, which normally arrives a good month earlier than in the UK. The summer is generally warm and dry and ablaze with sunflower fields.
Saumur / Vernoil area
The area has many local attractions and is an ideal family location. Only 15 minutes drive from the Chateau is the historic town of Saumur famous for it's fairy tale Chateau, Cadre Noire and The National Riding Academy. The town is built primarily of the local tuffeau stone which gleams bright white in the strong summer sun. The Chateau of Saumur boasts panoramic views along the Loire valley.
The town is an interesting mixture of modern shops, paved walkways, markets and an old town where the streets are surprisingly steep upto the Chateau that sits above the town. It is renown for its sparkling white wines and is the largest producer of mushrooms in France, which are grown in the limestone caves which surround the town. It is also the home of the elite French Cavalry Regiment the Cadre Noire and the L'ecole Nationale the national school of equitation.
The region has become one of the most popular in France. The area also has some superb restaurants all within easy driving distance. There are many activities to suit all tastes, horse riding, cycling, swimming, walking and watersports. The immediate area offers lovely villages, market towns and superb countryside suitable for families with children of all ages. Futuroscope is only an hour and a half away with many theme parks, zoos and natural attractions all within one hours drive.
How to get there
You will find this property located midway between Angers and Tours, 5 miles from the A85 motorway exit at Saumur. Approximately 7 hours easy drive from Calais and 3.5 hours from Caen. Or fly directly to Angers in only one hour.
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Tours Airport: 15 km
Railway:
Saumur Train Station: 20 km
Activities near Saumur
Sports: Tennis in town Watersports Horse Riding Golf within 30 mins drive
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Cycling holidays
Further details indoors: The Chateau sleeps 16+ and comprises of 7 luxurious spacious bedrooms (5 upstairs, 2 downstairs). The entrance into the Chateau is up 3 steps to a huge French country kitchen with original beamed high ceiling and rustic pine painted furniture with lots of cupboard space, dresser table 8 chairs and 4 breakfast bar stools.
Range cooker (gas rings and electric oven), microwave, large fridge, large freezer, wine fridge, dishwasher. Stone tiled floor and large windows to two aspects.
From the kitchen there is a large Salon. Huge windows make this comfortable family room bright and airy with double doors opening onto the garden. There are two sumptuous sofas and casual chairs, coffee table and TV/DVD/VIDEO/STEREO. Rush matting to the floor and original marble fireplace, ceiling moldings and painted ceiling rose.
Double paneled doors lead into the Grand Salon with original ornate marble fireplace, magnificent crystal chandelier, beautiful painted ceiling rose and gold dental moulding decoration. The room is filled with Antiques, object d'art and antique furniture, various sofas and chairs, side tables and a lovely rare wooden 4 metre dining table with seating for 16 persons. The floor is original oak parquet with antique rugs and pictures.
From the Salon on the ground floor, double paneled doors lead to 'The Blue Room' (bedroom 1). A beautiful room with two huge windows framed with beautiful toile de joue curtains and shutters one with double doors opening onto a terrace, 3 steps lead to a bisto table and 2 chairs overlooking the garden. The room has an original tiled floor, a magnificent Louis XVI double bed with sumptuous quilt, marble fireplace, ceiling moulding and rose crystal chandelier. In one corner there is a small washbasin.
The second door in the kitchen leads into the Hallway with a spectacular oak sweeping staircase with beautiful oak balustrade with crystal finial ball, huge windows and splendid high ceiling with decorations and chandelier.
From the lower Hallway double doors lead to 'The Red Room' (bedroom 2). A spectacularly decorated room with beautiful ceiling moulding decoration in gold and white, crystal chandelier and painted paneled walls, arched windows framed by beautiful toile de joue curtains, opening onto the front terrace, 3 steps lead to a bistro table and 2 chairs overlooking the front lawn and fountain. The room has a Louis Philippe 'lit-corbeille' double bed with a luxurious antique toile de joue quilt.
From the lower hall there is a wc with wash basin. Below the hall there is 'The Cave' containing a shower room with changing area covered in French Provencal blue and yellow tiles. There is also a separate utility with washing machine, tumble dryer, shelves, ironing board, sink and cupboard (containing cleaning and utility products). The rest of The Cave is locked and there is no entry to quests.
Ascending the beautiful oak staircase to the second floor the first room is 'The Master Bedroom' (bedroom 3). Painted in luxurious pink with super ceiling decorations, crystal chandelier, arched windows with internal shutters and curtains overlooking the front lawns and the village. The bed is king-size with a wooden roll top with a luxurious quilt, there is also a Louis-Philippe master wardrobe and original marble fireplace. The floor is wooden with silk carpets.
The long hall has an original 'Terre Cuite' floor and is painted cheerful yellow and features chandeliers with red glass drops. At one end of the long hall there is the main bathroom with large corner bath and shower. Richly decorated with voile curtains, tiled walls and floor. Hand painted walls and ceiling and a lovely crystal chandelier.
Moving along the hall the first bedroom is 'The Sky Room' (bedroom 4), stars and clouds give a dreamy feel to this lovely painted room. Large windows with internal shutters overlook the rear gardens. Carpeted floor with interconnecting door to bedroom 5 (lockable).
The next room is 'The Cherub Room' (bedroom 5) a light and spacious room with large windows that run along one complete side (internal shutters). The room contains a beautiful floral upholstered double bed draped with voile, lovely wooden floor, marble fireplace, pretty chandelier and painted featured walls. Interconnecting doors (lockable) to bedrooms 4 and 6.
At the far end of the hall is one of 2 connecting bedrooms 'The Bouquet Room', painted in fresh green with shuttered windows to 2 aspects. Features include a magnificent antique wooden king sized bed, marble fireplace, wardrobe, wooden floor and painted chandelier. The interconnecting (shared with bedroom 7) shower room and toilet is tiled in Provencal blue and yellow.
The last of the bedrooms (bedroom 7) is a large and spacious room with 3 antique wrought iron beds (2 single, 1 small double) complete with floral quilts, bed linen required. The room is light and airy having shuttered windows to two aspects. Original features are a marble fireplace and a wooden floor.
The attic is locked and there is no entry to guests.
Further details outdoors: The Chateau retains its own magnificent private entrance off the Rue de la Mairie No 17, with sweeping drive, private parking and private entrance to the pool. Beautiful gardens surround the Chateau containing mature trees and Buxus hedges 100 year old and scented lavender and rose banks.
The Chateau was built as a show of wealth and power and drew together an eclectic style of architecture which in essence reflected the renaissance taste of the Louis Philippe period of opulence and romanticism and are steeped in history. At one stage the Chateau served as a base for occupying German officers but thankfully survived the war unscathed.
Follow the drive around the front past the fountain to the front of the large clipped buxus hedge. There are extensive lawned gardens and park with mature Yew trees, clipped Buxus hedges over 150 years old, mature trees, lavender and rose banks and a stone Fountain with goldfish.
There is a gas BBQ and luxury hardwood garden furniture on the outdoor sun-terrace, a pergola leads onto steps flanked by white scented roses and purple lavender, thorough private wooden gates to a shared luxury heated 12m x 6m swimming pool with solar shower, sunbathing terrace and gardens. Access beyond the black gates is forbidden.
There is a safe fenced play garden with swings, 18' trampoline, sand pit, play house and teddy-bear picnic area.
The Lodge and Cottages are nestled in the stone walled grounds of the Chateau off the Rue de la Mairie No 15 each having their own private garden, private parking and communal enclosed children's play area. They are all lavishly furnished with all modern facilities and the use of a large luxurious heated pool. These are all individually rentable and details can be found on our website.
Further details
Linens are required for all rooms. Linen and towel hire available for all rooms (see pricing details under rental rates).
Conditions
The total capacity on the Chateau des Barres grounds is 45 people. There are several gites on the site from one bedroom up to seven bedroom accommodations.
Le Maitre lived in the Chateau and his servants lived in what is now the Coachman's Lodge, Gatekeeper's Cottage, Gardener's Cottage, Blacksmith's Cottage and the Stable. For more information, please enquire directly with the home owner.
Rental rates
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion. ************************************************************************************************ SPECIAL OFFER: Book from today to 4 July and get 10% off and a free bottle of wine from our region! Increase to 15% off on 4 July but subject to availability! ************************************************************************************************
* Christmas and New Year's bookings by negotiation. * Saturday changeover fixed during the peak period. * Out of season by arrangement. Heating charge may be applicable.
* Please note linen and towels are not included, but can be hired. Please enquire for price.
* Payment may be in euros (fixed rate), international bankers draft or bank transfer.
Availability notes
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Late deal: 12 Jul 2008 to 9 Aug 2008. £1700 per week.
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