Chateau Ridou

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Chateau |17 bedrooms |Sleeps 32

Vireux in Northern France

From £2500 per week

1 night minimum stay

Changeover flexible

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Key info  Balcony/terrace, car advised, may take pets - please enquire

About the home

The 17th century Chateau Ridou sits at the foot of the Maas within 15km of the Belgium border. The estate stretches over a 6 hectare valley in the midst of a 2000 hectare Ardenne forest. The only entrance road to Chateau Ridou is along a private tow path of 3km. This is the ideal place to de-stress and enjoy all that the area offers. On the estate itself you can play tennis/badminton/table tennis/fishing/petanque (please bring along your own equipment). Also starting at Chateau Ridou are many hiking and mountain bike routes - it's even possible to rent mountain bikes on request.

For a group wishing to dine on site we have a large reception barn for hire that we have furnished as a cafe. Chateau Ridou has a large open fire place in the dining room; you will feel like you're back in the 17th century as a master of the castle. It is also possible to bring your horse if you wish. The chateau may be rented by itself for groups of up to 20, or with its gites (farmhouses) as well for groups of up to 45. If the chateau is rented on its own the gites will not be rented independently to another group.

The chateau was built in the 17th century by Oranje-Nassau with rocks from the mountain next to the chateau. It was fully renovated and rebuilt in the 18th century by Leopold II (King of Belgium). He bought it for his mistress at the time and planted many exotic trees (such as palm trees - the oldest tree is now more than 300 years old) that came from the Belgian colony of the Congo. The property today boasts a fantastic collection of rare plants and trees. The oldest building on the estate is the tannery that was also built from the same stone as the chateau. 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.

Facilities

Further details indoors:
The ground floor benefits from an entrance hall with WC, huge sitting room with satellite television and VCR, attractive dining room with music system, and a large fully equipped kitchen with electric oven, microwave, dishwasher and gas range.

On the first floor, guests will find three twin bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms, one large double bedroom with king size bed and en-suite bathroom and one twin bedroom with separate bathroom and WC. On the second floor, one will find the dormitory-style bedroom with five single beds and en-suite bathroom and the bedroom for three people with three single beds and en-suite bathroom.

The small farmhouses, dotted across the estate, are ideal for larger groups or those seeking more privacy. Gite Lavendin, the largest, sleeps 14. It consists of 7 bedrooms, 3 separate WCs, 2 large bathrooms, kitchen and living room with satellite TV. Gite III sleeps six, up to eight if necessary, with three bedrooms, bathroom, separate WC and kitchen. Gite IV sleeps four, and up to six if necessary. The gite consists of two bedrooms, bathroom, separate WC and kitchen. Gite VI consists of only one bedroom, and sleeps two people, with up to four if necessary, and a mezzanine bed suitable for a child. The gite also has a bathroom, separate WC and kitchen.

Further details outdoors:
Chateau Ridou has fantastic facilities for guests to enjoy during their stay. An outdoor BBQ, wonderful dining terraces, ample parking, courts for badminton and tennis, table-tennis (in the chapel), boules, swimming and fishing at River Meuse, just in front of the chateau, walking and mountain biking can all be enjoyed in the grounds of the estate and surrounding area.

It is also possible to bring your horse if you wish. The chateau may be rented by itself for groups of up to 20, or with its gites (farmhouses) as well for groups of up to 45. If the chateau is rented on its own the gites will not be rented independently to another group.

Further details

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

- Security deposit: €500. This is paid on arrival and will be refunded in full after departure subject to damage inspection.
- Linen & towels: Linen and towels are available for hire at 8 euros per person. Alternatively you may bring your own.
- Energy costs: €20 per night in the summer and €40 per night in the winter for the chateau. €10 per night in the summer and €15 per night in the winter per gite.
- End of stay cleaning: €150 for the chateau. €35 per gite.
- Arrival time: 4pm onwards.
- Departure time: 10am.
- Pets: No pets allowed. You may bring a horse with prior arrangement.
- Smoking: No smoking in the bedrooms of the property.

Please note that up to the minute availability & prices are only available by clicking on my personal website link.

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The Northern France / Champagne-Ardenne region

The Ardennes region derives its character from its river valleys that consist of winding canyons reaching up to inspiring high green peaks. Namur itself is a great starting point for any exploration of the area. Set around a 19th Century Citadel, it has superb restaurants and a lively bar scene. Other towns worth a visit are Dinant, Rochefort, St Hubert and the delightful Bouillon (from where some of the region’s most dramatic scenery can be seen). The Meuse Valley can be explored by boat; alternatively one can canoe up the narrower and wilder River Lesse. Vireux has restaurants, markets and shops.

The Vireux area

Discover the diversity of this region: a colourful pallet of woodlands, pastures, valleys, small lakes and meandering rivers. Long walks and mountain biking can be a part of your holiday, along with canoeing on the Lesse.Or, for some culture, experience the Binche carnival. Characteristic farms and fairy tale castles like the chateau and Abbee at Chimay, or a visit to the Han caves, will make your holiday here complete.

How to get there

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Nearest airport: Brussels (120km).
Nearest train station: Vireux (5km). Brussels (120km).
Nearest town: Vireux (5km).
Nearest port: Calais (300km).

Activities near Vireux

Rental prices

Prices for group size 32
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
All year	12 Aug 09	1 Jan 11	3000€ 3000	0-	0-	Flexible

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.

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.

Availability

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