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Changeover day:
Flexible
Access:
Car advised Nearest amenities: 1 km
Notes:
Pets welcome Suitable for children No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
The Chateau de Montmire is a traditional late 19th Century Normandy château. This exceptional chateau has an indoor swimming pool.
The Chateau de Montmire can sleep 20.
Further features of the Chateau de Montmire include has safe and private grounds, a fish pond stocked with Koi Carp, a snooker table and fantastic outdoor terrace.
During the Great War the Chateau de Montmire was used as a convalescence hospital for soldiers wounded at the front, and it was occupied by the Vermarcht for the region and was visited by all the senior German staff.
It is now available for you to enjoy a family holiday, conferences or weddings.
To see more photos please visit http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/63173
The Normandy / Manche region
- Swimming and sunbathing on the beautiful sandy west coast beaches at Cartaret, where the gulf stream produces a little-known sunny microclimate. - Country and coastal rambling, this region was the most affluent in France in the 18th Century and has a wealth of grand houses, gardens and culture. There is a labyrinth of beautiful ancient walkways, for which we have detailed maps. - Shopping at the daily regional markets, particularly the one in medieval Bricquebec on Monday (9am to 12.30pm) - A trip across the oyster beds by amphibious craft to Tatihou island, an ancient penal colony and bird sanctury off St. Vaast la Hougue. - An evening at the village butcher's bar are brilliant. An informal 4 course meal usually cooked over a fire (€10 including wine and cider). Children are welcome, and at half price! - Incomparable moules frites at a quayside bar in Cartaret, opposite the Channel Islands. - An omelette aux lardons avec frites at the end of your coastal walk Omonville la Rougue at the harbour bar. - A visit to some local chateaux and their gardens, Toulaville, Vauville, Urville-Nacqueville, Crosville, and Martinvast. - The great Bayeux tapestry exhibition is only 45 minutes away. - A round of golf at Cherbourg's picturesque, quite demanding (and underused!) golf course at Glacerie. - The landing beaches and museums. - A fun few hours at the indoor pool, with the snaking slides at La Piscine de Collignon in Tourlaville (east Cherbourg). - Surfing (or watching them!) at Sciotot bay. - A flutter at Cherbourg casino, rounding off the night in the local nightclub. - Tea or aperatifs on the quayside at Barfleur, after climbing the 365 steps of Gatteville lighthouse. - Succumbing to the many temptations at Auchan, the best of the three hypermarkets in the region. - A boat trip round the Napoleonic harbour in Cherbourg.
St Lo area
Normandy has a rich heritage of cathedrals, battlefields, chateaux, beaches and fine cuisine. Normandy gets its name from the 10th-century Norman Vikings that settled in the region.
The real highlights of the region of Normandy include the long and wonderful beaches (Norman Riviera) and irresistible ancient harbours. Deauville still attracts the Paris crowds with its villa's, horse racing and casinos. Worth visiting too are Honfleur and Barfleur, ports with elegant promenades and superb ancient charm.
The food of Normandy owes its most distinguishing characteristic – it's gut-bursting, heart pounding richness – to the lush orchards and dairy herds of its agricultural heartland. This is especially true of the area south east of Caen. Normandy's long coastline also ensures that the seafood is superb and a real speciality of Normandy.
Rouen is the capital of Normandy, and remains one of France's most ancient and historically significant cities. This fine medieval city would still feel familiar to Joan of Arc, whose life came to a painful and tragic end in its main square.
More recently the Blitz bombs that ravaged the city during the 2nd World War destroyed all of Rouen's bridges and the industrial area, so much so that you will be forgiven for not realizing that the Seine once meandered through its centre.
Normandy boasts a fine history, Chateau Gaillard was Richard the Lionheart's fortress, The Bayeux Tapestry is one of the world famous historical documents (detailing the Saga of William the Conqueror) and more recently the war cemetreies and museums are a constant reminder of the D-Day landings and the brutal conflict with the Germans.
Visit the invasion beaches and really learn about the fascinating and desperately distressing Battle of Normandy. The famous Mt. Saint Michel Abbey is worth a visit, it's second to the Eiffel Tower as France's most popular landmark, and visits to the abbey are free and unrestricted.
Because of Normandy's proximity to the UK, Normandy is an extremely popular for long weekend breaks and chateau holidays. Normandy has some of the best golf courses in France, but despite growing annual tourist figures every year the region remains largely untouched and unspoilt.
To the French the spirit of Normandy is in its produce; this is the land of camembert & calvados, cider and seafood!!
How to get there
Brix 2km Paris 300km
Activities near St Lo
Sports: Tennis in town Horse Riding Golf within 30 mins drive Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Good nightlife Cycling holidays
Facilities
Luxuries:
Log fire, Indoor Pool, Internet access, DVD player
General:
Air conditioning, TV, Video player, CD player, Telephone, Fax, Safe, Satellite TV, Wi-fi available
Balcony / Terrace, Private garden, BBQ, Private fishing lake / river
Access:
Secure parking
Further details indoors: Chateau – On the ground floor there is a terrific entrance hall, a salon with fireplace, bar area, comfortable seating and large TV. There is a huge dining room, kitchen, and breakfast room. The accommodations on the ground floor include a family room with one double bedroom, a twin bedroom, and full bathroom and WC. There is a further double bedroom, another family room (double bed and bunk bed), with an en-suite bathroom. Downstairs WC.
On the first floor there is a family room double bed and bunk bed, a twin room, a bathroom and 2 WC’s. There is a twin room with an en-suite bathroom.
On the second floor (east tower) there is another double bedroom.
Guests have access to the indoor heated swimming pool, the Koi Carp fish pond, the covered snooker and table tennis facility, party area, and the extensive 2 acre grounds. Safe parking.
Further details outdoors: Guests have access to the indoor heated swimming pool, the Koi Carp fish pond, the covered snooker and table tennis facility, party area, and the extensive 2 acre grounds. Safe parking.
Conditions
Security deposit: £750. This is paid on 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. Energy costs: Included in the rental price. End of stay cleaning: Included in the rental price. Arrival time: 4.00pm onwards. Departure time: 10.00am. Pets: Pets not 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 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.
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: British £
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.
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