Chateau Apartment With Large Terrace Set Within Managed Grounds With Heated Pool

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1 bedroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

Hot tub
Dryer
Parking available
Washer
Air conditioning
Pool

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Charras, Nouvelle-Aquitaine

Château de Mareuil
‪14 min drive‬
Château de la Mercerie
‪23 min drive‬
Château de la Rochefoucauld
‪31 min drive‬
Angouleme (ANG-Brie - Champniers)
‪37 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Futon, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Crib

En suite bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

This beautiful ground floor wood panelled apartment is part of the original Chateau built in 1722 during the pre-revolutionary era. It sits within 5 hectares of superbly maintained grounds with orchard, tree-lined avenues and a large grassed area, perfect for playing, peaceful picnics or sunset strolls. For the more energetic there is a large heated swimming pool and two tennis courts. The chateau is 30m from the village which has a bar/restaurant, boulangerie, general store/post office and is located near to a number of additional local bars/restaurants. It is ideally situated for those who wish to unwind and/or explore the idyllic Charente countryside on foot, bicycle or by car. The local area provides everything necessary for that French experience - markets, wine/cognac tasting, historical sites, boats trips, caves, fetes and festivals. For the more adventurous Cognac, Bordeaux, Bergerac and the Atlantic coastline are within a 2 hr drive.

Property manager

Sally Jennings

Languages

English

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Pool

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Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

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

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

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

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Charras

Located in Charras, this apartment is in a rural area and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Regional Natural Park Périgord Limousin and La Lizonne, while Château de la Mercerie and Angouleme Museum are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Nautilis, or check out an event or a game at Chanzy Stadium. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and cycling nearby.

Charras, Nouvelle-Aquitaine

What's nearby

Château de Mareuil - 14 min drive - 12.6 km
Château de la Mercerie - 23 min drive - 18.5 km
Château de la Rochefoucauld - 31 min drive - 27.5 km
Golf International de la Preze - 32 min drive - 27.5 km
Brantôme Abbey - 33 min drive - 32.9 km

Getting around

La Rochefoucauld Station - 37 min drive

Restaurants

‪L'Orée du Périgord - ‬11 min drive
‪Le Petit Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
‪Hameau de la Brousse - ‬15 min drive
‪Auberge de l'Orée des Bois - ‬9 min drive
‪Jeux Me Regale - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Chateau Apartment With Large Terrace Set Within Managed Grounds With Heated Pool have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Chateau Apartment With Large Terrace Set Within Managed Grounds With Heated Pool pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Chateau Apartment With Large Terrace Set Within Managed Grounds With Heated Pool?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Chateau Apartment With Large Terrace Set Within Managed Grounds With Heated Pool?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Chateau Apartment With Large Terrace Set Within Managed Grounds With Heated Pool located?

This family-friendly Charras apartment building is located on a river, 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Regional Natural Park Périgord Limousin, and within 9 mi (15 km) of La Lizonne and Château d'Aucors. Château de la Mercerie and Château de Mareuil are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth H.

10 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Period chateau in a great position.

Well-equipped small apartment, set in beautiful grounds. It was unusually cold while we were there, but apartment has enough electric heaters to keep it warm. Charras is well-situated for walks and cycling, the village shop is a 2 minute walk from the apartment and there is a pub/restaurant.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Fiona R.

20 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Chateau Grounds

The grounds at the chateau are amazing and very well kept with great views. The apartment was adequate but too much furniture in a small space. The feather pillows may be a luxury for some but not so good for those with dust and mold allergies though Jo the housekeeper was able to help me find other pillows. This is a well loved apartment that could be a lot better.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin F., France (49)

6 Aug 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Très bon séjour !

Nous étions déjà venu au Chateau de Charras, dans une autre location, le site est toujours aussi calme et agréable. L'appartement dispose d'une grande terrasse avec une belle vue, et est située près de la tennis et de la piscine. La semaine a été très chaude et ensoleillée, nous avons apprécié le tennis au petit matin et beaucoup de la piscine avec les enfants.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Graham M.

19 Feb 2019

Very impressive, everything we wanted.

Locals all really helpful, especially Mark, Jo was lovely as our host. Once we'd cleared the very numerous stink bugs and other hibernating creatures out of the curtains, we settled to enjoy our stay immensely. Thanks for the out of season opening.

Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

David D.

28 Sept 2018

Lovely property in quiet rural setting

Really enjoyed our stay in this ground floor apartment. It's well appointed with everything you need, plus lots of helpful information on things to do, including maps of the area. The terrace is a very pleasant spot to sit out with a glass of wine and enjoy the views over the rolling countryside!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ash A., Salisbury

15 Sept 2018

Comfortable apartment in a beautiful Chateau with a fantastic pool and tennis court. Stunning views.

Wow! A great place to relax and unwind and keep the children entertained. The large veranda is perfect for dinner and enjoys a great view. Our children loved playing with our dog in the well kept grounds, swimming in the pool and the odd game of tennis. Canoeing in Brantome with the children and the dog was a lot of fun. Sally, we had a great time, thank you.

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

alison m.

10 Oct 2017

Beautiful location, stunning countryside.

The location is to die for, with wonderful ammeties. Jo our agent was lovely and helpful. The accommodation we feel is in need of updating especially kitchen, bathroom and bedroom. Some areas also needed some elbow grease. If these aspects were to be addressed I would have no hesitation in staying in this apartment again.

Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jordan C.

3 Sept 2015

Incredible Location & Perfect for Relaxation

Sally was incredibly friendly and communicative despite all the questions we had! We stayed here: 2 Adults and 1 Teenager very comfortably, the bathroom access is through the main bedroom but no issues at all. The apartment is spacious enough with wonderful high ceilings. It's a little dilapidated here and there with things like the door handles, but probably to be expected in a 17th century building full of character and no major cause for concern! The highlight is the terrace which is just an amazing place for relaxation and any sort of meal event during the day with incredible views of the surrounding countryside and Chateau gardens. The gardens include a large private swimming pool, 2 tennis courts (1 is not really usable), about 5Ha of open gardens to walk in, a fruit orchard, a ping-pong table and wonderful period features to explore. One point to note, it appears that you will be staying in a property which is the main chateau divided into 4 appartments, whilst that is true, there is also about 10/12 (I think) other appartments on the property itself (old stables / coach house / tower etc...) and they share the amenities too, so about 20-30 people in total which was a little more than expected but nonetheless didn't cause any issues. In fact it was quite enjoyable to join some of the others in a game of social cricket in the evenings! The local area is very quiet and you need a car to get around. Brantome is particularly beautiful, Angouleme is a nice quiet city with stunning views from the top, Perigueux was also a pleasant day out! La Rochelle was a bit disappointing, long drive, terrible city planning (parking is a major problem), the Aquarium lines were more than 1 hour wait (even past 19h) so we skipped it. I guess it's an ancient town so city planners didn't expect thousands of cars back then ;) but a bit frustrating and didn't really find anything to entice us back. We also went to Ouradour-sur-Glane which is the town that was desecrated by the SS Nazi's and the town's occupants brutally murdered. It has been left in the condition it was found as a monument and memorial to the 642 people who were massacred. Not to finish on such a sombre note, we particularly enjoyed Grand Etang St Estephe which is a bathing lake with a beach and a day out canoeing in Montbron! We fully recommend staying here and will certainly do so ourselves again in the future! Our thanks again to Sally and Bob for such a wonderful holiday! :)

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Julie L.

14 June 2015

Fabulous apartment

Had a great week. The apartment has everything you could possibly need, the information book is brilliant, and as for barbecuing on the terrace in the evenings, perfect.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Marion F.

21 Apr 2015

Rural grandeur in the heart of France

This is the fourth time we have stayed in this little gem of an apartment. We have so enjoyed being here that last year and this we decided to rent the apartment for a month. The historic accommodation has wonderfully high ceilings and lovely floor to ceiling windows. There are beautiful views from every window, even the loo! The spacious terrace is a real asset. We have hosted a birthday party and barbecues for friends and family easily. This year our grandchildren joined us for one week, sleeping on the sofa bed in the lounge. The chateau is a wonderful environment for families as well as couples, with extensive grounds, an orchard, tennis court, and swimming pool. There are lots of really interesting places to visit nearby, including a beach at St Estephe and the picturesque town of Brantome. For a peaceful place to stay in rural France this apartment could hardly be bettered.

About the host

Hosted by Sally Jennings

We (Sally and Bob) are retired teachers who like others spent many years camping with our children in France. At that time we never imagined that we would one day be the proud custodians of an apartment in a real Chateau in France. We take this responsibility seriously.

Initially we planned to reserve our jewel for family use only, but for some time now we have shared it with others. We hope, like us, you find it a memorable experience.

Why they chose this property

Why Poitou Charente? Each summer we would load up the car with tents and children and journey south driving through the Charente. Each year we began to ask ourselves why?
The region has everything one could want from a French experience but I guess the balance was finally tipped by the magnificent sunflowers, of which we never tire.
An added bonus is it's accessibility. Whether it's by road, rail or air it's less that a day travel time leaving more time to enjoy your stay there.

Try it but be aware " once bitten forever smitten"

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Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

En suite bathroom

Spaces

About this property