Wedding Chateau rental 4 | Aquitaine | 19 Bedrooms

Rent this chateau in France for a wedding in Aquitaine, not far from Charente

An ideal French wedding castle to rent in the Aquitaine Region, which covers departments like Charente, Dordogne, Pyrénées-and Vienne. The villa in South West of France is perfect for large groups and weddings. Facilities include 19 bedrooms, 16 bathrooms and can accommodate 38 Guests. Also, it has a Private Child-Safe Pool, Wi-Fi, BBQ, Cable TV, Games Room, Indoor Games, Table Tennis, Pool/Snooker, Fireplace, Heating,  Conference Facilities, Chapel on Site, Caretaker/Owner on Site.

PRICES: From £5,829 to £12,760 a week | See below for Seasonal Rates. 

HIGHLIGHTS: Bordeaux city (40 mins away), in Bordeaux,  go-karting, ice-skating rink are available. Pretty Cote d’Argent coastline is 1.25 hrs drive away, Discover the world’s best wines, with many fine restaurants & free wine tasting. The chateau is 5 minutes from the Abbey of La Sauve.

VILLA DESCRIPTION

This estate in the Charente Maritime, south-west France, consists of 19 bedrooms distributed across a 17th-century chateau and 2 villas set in twelve acres of beautiful parkland. The nearest beach is only 35 minutes drive. 

What’s in this £5,829 to £12,760 a week French wedding chateau rental in Aquitaine? 

This chateau in Aquitaine combined with it is 3 properties (two villas and a Castle) on the premises, sleeping 38 guests with 19 bedrooms (all 3 properties can accommodate up to 38 guests in total). It’s an ideal venue for weddings or celebrations, with each of the three welcoming homes near each other yet enjoying their own private pools and terraces. Whilst these three homes are full of history, you will find all the modern conveniences you would expect such as well-equipped kitchens including a dishwasher, Wi-Fi, and satellite TVs. They each feature lovely terraces, barbecues, and al-fresco eating areas in addition to their own private swimming pools, not forgetting the spacious gardens and parkland for you to explore. Whether a picturesque wedding in beautiful surroundings or a large family celebration, the estate of the Chateau offers you character, comfort, and privacy in a glorious historical setting.

The Chateau

The Chateau is the largest of all three properties, sleeping 16 guests with 8 bedrooms. The characterful grand salon features a rare decorative fireplace, a snooker room will delight all generations and there’s a grand reception hall, ideal for hosting large events. An unpretentious dining room allows families and friends to gather for fine feasts and doors open up to a wonderful terrace, leading to an inviting swimming pool overlooking the vast gardens and parkland.

Villa 1

You’ll find a further 5 bedrooms at villa 1, a former wine press with a rustic and characterful interior, simple furnishings and a delightful private swimming pool and terrace.  The open-plan kitchen-diner and living area has a particularly spacious and airy feel to it, there is plenty of room to relax and guests can easily come together to socialise.

Villa 2

Villa 2 has 6 bedrooms, including two in a Rapunzel-like tower plus a living room and a homely kitchen-diner, all furnished with simplicity and comfort. Once again there are many characterful features such as stone walls and wood-beamed ceilings as well as a swimming pool surrounded by a shaded terrace and space for children to play.

Things to know before you rent these wedding villas & chateau in France

• In Villa 1 and Villa 2, the country-style accommodation is more simple than the chateau and offers excellent value for additional accommodation to the chateau, images shown here are a mix of all three properties.
• The closest bars and restaurants are 5km away, so we recommend a car rental. If you go without, pre-booking taxis is a must!
• You’ll need to bring extra beach towels to use at the pool (all other linens are provided)
• Events are recommended between May and October.
• Please note that any event rental may be subject to additional charges, venue hire fees and to a higher security deposit, which will be in addition to any published rental rates and fees. All events are on request only and subject to prior agreement from the owner, who reserves the right to refuse all events without their prior authorisation.
• This is a historic home, and as such: It has probably been standing for over 100 years, which means it’s full of historic value and charm but it may also have one or two quirks!
• Some of the decor and furnishings may not be brand new, but that should not detract from your holiday experience in this unique setting that allows you to take a step back in time!

Outside Grounds 

– Swimming pool (surrounded by 1.4m high wall with self-closing gate)
– Terrace including al-fresco eating area
– BBQ
– Parkland and gardens to explore

LOCATION

Within 6km can find yourself in medieval Pons with restaurants, small shops, and historical sights. Activities in the area include golf, horse-riding and canoeing or hire a bicycle from the estate to explore the parkland and beyond. Beach-lovers only have to travel just over half an hour to the coast – there are long stretches of sandy beaches from St Georges de Didonne to St Palais Sur Mer. Wine aficionados needn’t travel far either with dozens of wineries and Cognac nearby.

The region of Charente Maritime is one of the sunniest parts of France and benefits from a mostly sunny and warm climate from April through October. The influence of the Gulf Stream means that winters can be as mild as the Mediterranean. Cognac & Saintes are 15km away and Royan is 25km from the estate. The airports of Bordeaux, Angouleme, and La Rochelle are within a 1-hour drive and are served by an increasing number of UK regional airports.

St. Genis & Pons are both 5-6km away from where there are restaurants and small shops. The nearest beach is about 35 minutes drive.

Local Amenities

• Nearest Airport Bordeaux or La Rochelle (91-100 km)
• Nearest Ferry Port St Malo (Over 100 km)
• Nearest Village St Genis de Saintonge (5 km)
• Nearest Town/City Pons (6 km)
• Nearest Restaurant Moulin du Val de Seugne (4 km)
• Nearest Bar/Pub Le Francais (5 km)
• Nearest Beach Meschers (31-35 km)
• Nearest Golf Cognac (26-30 km)

ACTIVITIES NEARBY

• Culture, History, and Art:
  • • The area has many historical sites relating to its past including the periods of Roman occupation, Richard Coeur de Lion and Eleanor of Aquitane, the French Revolution and the Second World War. As the centre of Cognac production, the towns of Cognac and Jarnac are must-visits with guided tours around the headquarters of Hennesey, Martell, Remy Martin, Otard, Hine etc.
    • The city of Bordeaux can be reached in an hour with its good shopping, art galleries, museums and historical buildings. The same can be said for Saintes. Within an hour there are three top golf courses at Saintes, Cognac and Royan with more around Bordeaux.
• Culinary Experiences:
  • • The coastline from St Georges de Didonne north to St Palais Sur Mer has miles of sandy beaches and good fish restaurants. The towns of Royan, La Rochelle, and Rochefort are interesting places to visit and are all within one hour’s drive.
    • The area abounds with many fine restaurants, some more expensive than others but all incredible value for money. Many local artisans welcome visits to view their business, including barrel making, wood carving and sculpture, pottery production, chocolate making and many more.
    • The wine production areas of Bordeaux are within easy reach with the Blaye region only half an hour away and St Emilion just over an hour by car. From the towns of Blaye or Royan it is possible to take a car ferry across to the Medoc.
• Active outdoors:
  • • There are 3 golf courses: Saintes (typical UK type club), Cognac (good course, above average), and Royan (reminds one of the Berkshire courses – pine on sand – good course).
    • As well as the obvious sea fishing, river fishing in the Seugne is only 5 minutes away. The Charente only half an hour away. Only 5kms in either direction are good quality local tennis courts. There are several horse stables around providing riding for all levels through the local woodlands. A very local stable provides carriage rides around the lanes of the area. An international length (1.2km long) go-cart track is only 10 minutes from Clerbise. Canoes are available for hire on the local river Seugne.
    • A busy nightclub is just 5kms away and is open from Thursday to Sunday.

BEDROOMS AND LIVING AREA

The Chateau Interior – (villas and Castle together Sleeps 38 Guest in 19 Bedrooms)

Ground Floor

– Reception hall (15mx6.5m) – ideal for large events with direct access to patio and lawn with adjoining entrance lobby, WC and linked to kitchen, suitable for caterers
– Salon with sofas, piano, satellite TV
– Snooker room with full-size snooker table
– Dining room
– Kitchen, well-equipped with electric cooker, gas hob, microwave, dishwasher, fridge-freezer, kettle, coffee machine and toaster
– Double bedroom with en-suite shower room
– Separate shower room

First Floor

– Each bedroom has their own shower or bathroom (five are en-suite, two are separate)
– 4 double bedrooms
– 3 twin bedrooms
– Please note up to 4 extra children can also be accommodated using additional beds at a supplement (€100/week/child)

Outside Grounds

– Swimming pool (surrounded by 1.4m high wall with self-closing gate)
– Terrace including al-fresco eating area
– BBQ
– Parkland and gardens to explore

Facilities

– Satellite TV
– CD/radio
– Wi-Fi
– Hair-dryer
– Washing machine
– Iron and ironing board
– Bikes to rent

Villa 1 Interior

Ground Floor

– Kitchen-diner, well-equipped with electric cooker, gas hob, microwave, dishwasher, fridge-freezer, kettle, coffee machine and toaster
– Step up to living area with sofas and satellite TV
– Utility room
– Double bedroom
– Twin bedroom
– Bathroom and separate WC

First Floor

– Two twin bedrooms
– Two bathrooms
– Bath/shower room with separate WC

First Floor Mezzanine

– Double bedroom
– Shower room with WC

Outside Grounds

– Swimming pool (depth 1-1.77m, with alarm safety system)
– Decked al-fresco eating area
– BBQ
– Garden lawn area with shade from trees for children to play
– Parkland and gardens to explore

Facilities

– Satellite TV
– CD/radio
– Wi-Fi
– Hair-dryer
– Washing machine
– Iron and ironing board
– Indoor games
– Bikes to rent

Villa 2 Interior

Ground Floor

– Kitchen-diner, well-equipped with electric cooker, gas hob, microwave, dishwasher, fridge-freezer, kettle, coffee machine and toaster
– Steps up to living room with sofas and satellite TV
– Double bedroom
– Twin bedroom
– Bathroom and separate WC
– Utility room
– Shower room

First Floor

– Two family double bedrooms with en-suite bath or shower room
– Please note up to 2 to 4 extra children can also be accommodated in the family rooms using additional beds at a supplement (€100/week/child)

Tower

– Two twin bedrooms

Outside Grounds

– Swimming pool (with alarm safety system)
– Decked al-fresco eating area
– Garden lawn area with shade from trees for children to play
– BBQ
– Parkland and gardens to explore

Facilities

– Satellite TV
– CD/radio
– Wi-Fi
– Hair-dryer
– Washing machine
– Iron and ironing board
– Indoor games
– Bikes to rent

Property Layout

• Property Floorplans (please check at the time of booking)

MAIN VILLA FEATURES – Service and Facilities

• STAFF: Self-Catering  
• DINING: Self- Catering Villa
• Internet (Wi-Fi)
• Swimming pool (Private Child-Safe Pool)
• Heating – Please check T&C’s below.
• Please check each Villa and Castle for its Facilities above.

RATES  (£ – GBP)

PRICING & SERVICE OPTIONS – Features/Amenities shown are not always free and may have additional costs – Some service types may not be available for your selected dates. Please check at the time of booking for Amenities included on the service option you have selected.

Updated Prices for 2021/22