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Six Bedroom Countryside Chateau, Sleeping 16, With views and Private 15m Pool

Six Bedroom Countryside Chateau, Sleeping 16, With views and Private 15m Pool

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Exterior
Your first view coming down the drive
The huge pool
Pool
The main entrance hall

Overview of Six Bedroom Countryside Chateau, Sleeping 16, With views and Private 15m Pool

Reviews
9.6 out of 10 Exceptional
6 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 16450 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Torxé, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
  • Popular LocationMuseum of Saint Jean d'Angely10 min drive
  • Popular LocationRoyal Abbey11 min drive
  • Popular LocationChateau of Roche-Courbon27 min drive
  • AirportLa Rochelle (LRH-La Rochelle - Île de Ré)49 min drive

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Downstair Double

1 King Bed

Family Room

1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

Kids Room

1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

Master

1 King Bed

Pink Room

1 King Bed

Twin Room

2 Single Beds

5 bathrooms

Downstairs Shower Room

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

En-Suite for Downstairs Double

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Hair dryer

Family Room En-Suite

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Master En-Suite

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Pink Room En-Suite

+1
Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Twin Room En-Suite

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Six Bedroom Countryside Chateau, Sleeping 16, With views and Private 15m Pool

This fabulous Maison de Maitre dates back to 1825.

The accommodation is across two floors and amounts to 420 square metres or 4,520 square feet. It is huge!

The house was originally the residence of a Hugenot family called Robillard, (whose initials are over the main entrance gate) who were prominent characters in the local region. Now it is an elegant country house with lots of modern facilities but retaining the character consistent with its history.

The front faces the sunrise and the back the sunset so it is always light and airy.

It does get pretty warm here in the summer however with shutters on all the windows and doors and insulated walls over two feet thick it is easily regulated.

General description:

Petit Champagne is a domaine of just 4 houses in the Charente Maritime region of South Western France, the second sunniest after the Cote d’Azur and on the Lonely Planet top ten places to visit in 2012.

We are located 5 minutes from junction 34 of the A10 Paris to Bordeaux motorway, 45 minutes from La Rochelle (which is also the closest airport) and, 25 minutes from the nearest beach.

Connections to the UK are straightforward with flights all year round from Stansted and Birmingham East Midlands, and summer from Southampton and Bristol.

Road connections are also good with the nearest French port of St. Malo three and a half hours distant.

The buildings are nicely positioned in the centre of the property with gardens all round.

The house has gardens at the front and a grassed terrace shaded by Acacia trees at the back. Part of this grassed area has been paved to make a bbq area.

There are lovely walks through the woodland which is surrounded by sunflowers.
There is an abundance of interesting bird and wildlife.

The local river, 'The Boutonne', has excellent fishing and is less than a 15 minute walk from the property.

There are many cycle routes in the area, and we can arrange bike hire for you.

Kitchen and dining:

Facing the garden and with views across the valley there is a huge country kitchen with a handmade solid oak table which seats 16.

There is also an 8 foot breakfast bar with stools, which is great for feeding the children and for sitting at with a glass of Pineau (local fortified wine which is served chilled) while someone else makes the dinner.

There is also a wood burning stove fitted.

There is a flatscreen tv in the kitchen with a UK Freeview system and dvd player.

There is also a SONOS sound system with speakers on the floodlight terrace as well as throughout the chateau.

Living rooms:

Opposite there is a large lounge with ornate carved ceiling and views across the garden and pool.
In this lovely room are 3 sofas and a selection of armchairs arranged around the original fireplace.

Bedrooms:

The house also has 2 bedrooms on the ground floor. One has a king sized bed with an en suite bathroom, and the other a king sized bed with 2 additional singles, this is intended primarily to be a childrens room as it has a big tv, dvd player etc.

The shower room for this bedroom is also on the ground floor, the other side of the entrance hall.

Upstairs there are a further four bedrooms, all en suite.

The master suite, which faces the back garden, with a view across the valley, has a king sized bed and a huge bathroom with large corner bath, huge shower, bidet, toilet and double sink.

The other back bedroom (with same view) has a king sized bed with two additional singles, and an en suite bathroom with a large corner bath which has a shower attachment, bidet, sink and toilet.

The third bedroom facing the front, has two three foot singles which can be zipped together to make a queen sized bed, and an en suite bathroom with bath and shower over, plus a sink and toilet.

Bathrooms:

Five out of the 6 bedrooms are en suite all have baths as well as showers. The sixth bedroom has a shower room across the corridor.

Heating:

Full oil fired central heating and wood burning stove. The house is fully double glazed.

Entertainment:

Gamesroom with table tennis table. Huge Private 15m x 8m swimming pool with alarm and solar cover.

Garden and outside:

The first thing you see when you enter Petit Champagne through the wrought iron gates are the large front gardens with numerous trees and parking for many cars in the gravelled areas.

The house is set on gently sloping land facing west for lovely sunsets and panoramic views. Most is set to lawn with the pool centrally situated with large sunbathing area.

The pool is 15m x 8m. The maximum depth is 3.4m. It is surrounded by paving with roman steps at one end and then a large sun area with plenty of sunloungers. Part of the pool and terrace are shaded in the summer afternoons which can be important so the little ones can keep swimming while it is hot.

There is a trampoline with safety net on the large back lawn.

Parking and garages:

There is ample parking for up to 35 cars!

Visitor suitability

There are 2 downstairs bedrooms with no step from the front door which opens wide enough to allow a wheel chair through. There are 2 steps out onto the terrace however a wheelchair can go around the house.




Property manager

Jamieson Ide

Languages

English, French

Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 55 lb per pet (limit 2 pets total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 13
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation

About the area

Torxé

Located in Torxé, this holiday home is in a rural area and by the sea. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Marais Poitevin Regional Nature Park and Lac de Trizay, while Les Lapidiales and National Museum of the Navy are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Zoodyssée Animal Park and Begonia Conservatory.
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Torxé, Nouvelle-Aquitaine

What's nearby

  • Museum of Saint Jean d'Angely - 10 min drive
  • Royal Abbey - 11 min drive
  • Chateau of Roche-Courbon - 27 min drive
  • Abbaye aux Dames - 29 min drive
  • Centre International de la Mer - 31 min drive

Getting around

  • Saint-Jean-d'Angely Station - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • Ellis Park - 10 min drive
  • McDonald's - 8 min drive
  • Le Scorlion - 10 min drive
  • Aux Bons Vivants - 10 min drive
  • Le Saint'y - 8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Six Bedroom Countryside Chateau, Sleeping 16, With views and Private 15m Pool pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 55 lb per pet.

What time is check-in at Six Bedroom Countryside Chateau, Sleeping 16, With views and Private 15m Pool ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Six Bedroom Countryside Chateau, Sleeping 16, With views and Private 15m Pool ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Six Bedroom Countryside Chateau, Sleeping 16, With views and Private 15m Pool located?

This family-friendly Torxé holiday home is located by the sea, 5.7 mi (9.1 km) from Royal Abbey, and within 16 mi (25 km) of Chateau of Roche-Courbon and Les Lapidiales. Lac de Trizay and Golf Louis Rouyer-Guillet are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

8.4/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ben S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Glorious
We had a lovely stay at the château in August 2022. The house is classically French and spacious. The star of the show is the outside space. There's outdoor speakers, a lovely long sloping garden with trees for shade, a huge pool and lounger area and you're surrounded by sunflower fields. The owners were easy to get hold of when we had questions. All in all a brilliant holiday, we'd definitely go back.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tore A.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house
Great stay with big rooms, fantastic and well equipped kitchen, great pool and a big garden. Overall 5/5 stars. Some suggestions for improvements; the Wi-Fi can be better and there are some broken tiles in the pool resulting in small cuts on active children’s feet.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Brie S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Une magnifique demeure de famille
Nous avons passé un excellent séjour dans cette demeure de charme. Néanmoins, la propreté n'était pas au rendez-vous : nous avons été obligés de laver toute la vaisselle avant de l'utiliser, d'une façon plus générale de faire le ménage. Autre point les prises avec fils dénudés, ce qui pose un problème de sécurité surtout avec des enfants. Pas de cafetière électrique..Pas de livret d'accueil en français. Pour résumer, la bâtisse et ses extérieurs sont magnifiques mais les prestations ne sont pas à la hauteur. Quel dommage...
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Philippe R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
De super vacances en famille
Un havre de paix, parfait pour nos vacances en famille. Grands et petits ont apprécié l’agencement des lieux le grand jardin et sa piscine orientée vers le soleil couchant, la belle maison de pierre ses grandes pièces lumineuses. A découvrir !
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jerome L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Agréable séjour
Nous avons passé un très bon séjour du nouvel an dans cette maison. Nous recommandons !!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

About the host

Hosted by Jamieson Ide

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Jamieson Ide. I worked in the software business until my retirement in 2005.

Languages:

English, French
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