Chateau De Court Region: Normandy Guide Price: 6,012 per week Sleeps: 15 Image not readable or empty typo3conf/ext/olivers_travels/resources/public/img/pdf-l Overview Chateau de Court is an exquisite 18th century country house, set in the midst of its own parklands, fields, and pastures in bucolic Normandy, just 10 minutes walk from the local village. The current owners have restored this grand monument of the Ancien Régime with 21st Century standards of comfort and convenience, without yielding any of the chateau s original elegance and charm. Here you will find all the magnificence and elegance of a grand French château with the comforts of modern convenience; magnificent reception rooms to welcome friends and family, each unique bedroom with its own luxurious en-suite bathroom, a fully-equipped kitchen and Wi-Fi. Country walks and bicycle rides in the fresh air, billiards and ping-pong in the chateau, badminton and boules on the lawn. Well-situated to explore the sites that make France one of the most beloved travel destinations in the world, you are within a few hours reach of Omaha Beach, Deauville and Mont St-Michel to the West, Paris, Versailles and Giverny to the East, the chateaux of the Loire Valley to the South and the scenery of lesser-known Northern France. Only 160 km from Paris, well served by auto routes and trains, the Chateau de Court is ideally suited to host you and your family and friends. On the grounds of the chateau, the Orangerie (77m2) is suitable for large cocktail receptions and dinners. The chateau is available as a self-catered venue. You and your guests will find the Chateau de Court a perfect place to work or play. Start your day with a walk through the chateau s 20 hectares of park and woodlands (where you may surprise deer grazing or admire the chateau s herd of registered Limousin cattle) and breakfast in the sun of the cour d honneur". After a full day exploring the region s rich heritage, return to a cheerful fire in the library, a cocktail in the cosy fumoir (an 18th-century gentleman s den), an intimate dinner in the informal dining room (comfortably seating up to 10) or a grand dinner in the great dining hall. Follow that up with a game of billiards or music around the piano in the grand salon. Page 1
You and your guests will enjoy the traditional amenities of a grand French chateau - with the added bonus of luxurious en-suite bathrooms and a modern kitchen. In short, the chateau will be your home in one of the most charming and historically important regions of France. Please note that advertised rates do not include the rental of the Orangerie (see 'Features', 'Events' and T&Cs' for details). Good news! This property is available as a Vill otel Yey! Wait what is that? It s the perfect combo of the privacy of your own personal villa, with all the luxury and convenience of a hotel. What s included? Breakfast, cleaning, welcome drinks and hamper, plus more! Check the Extras tab for all the details. Facilities Page 2
Interior & Grounds Chateau Interior Base Capacity: 15. Maximum Capacity: 24 This grand 18th-century country house offers you and your guests 8 bedrooms all with luxurious en-suite bathrooms. The chateau includes a large dining hall and a smaller private dining room (comfortably seating up to 10), an entrance foyer with magnificent chandelier, a sweeping "escalier d'honneur" with fullsize portrait of the Marquis, two elegant and comfortably appointed salons, a charming library with working fireplace, a "fumoir" (18th-century gentleman's den), a Catholic chapel in the main house and a rare 17th-century Protestant temple in the grounds. The grounds also include an orangerie, fitted with a handsome stone chimney and French doors, a "glacière"(an C18th ice house), a spring house once used as a laundry, stables, and an active farm. There are three conference rooms, a business centre, and wifi throughout the chateau and grounds. Ground Floor Dining Room: Large crystal chandelier and floor to ceiling windows with views out over the chateau''s fields and pastures and the rolling French countryside. Kitchen: Fully-equipped with new Siemens appliances: 2 electric ovens, electric cooktop, 2 microwaves, 2 dishwashers, 2 refrigerators (one with sideby-side freezer), plate warmer and 2 sets of place settings. Direct access to both the large and the smaller dining rooms salon and caves. Dumbwaiter (freight lift) with access to large cold storage unit in the cave. Petit Salon: Elegant and comfortable, with large French windows opening onto the park. Grand Salon: Comfortable sofas and armchairs, sumptuous silk curtains, handsome paintings and engravings, grand piano, marble fireplace, French windows overlooking park and farmland. Library: Original book collection of the house, comfortable leather sofa, chairs, chaise longe. Marble fireplace. Fumoir: Intimate sitting room for small gatherings or time alone to work or read. The parquet floor, in an intricate star shape, is listed with the French Monuments historiques. It has a small double bed, sleeping 1 guest/ Business centre: 2 printers, with fax. Photocopier and scanner. Fixed-line telephone. 3 desks. First Floor Page 3
Bedrooms: All with exquisite views of the countryside and park. 4 bedrooms with 4 poster queen beds or double beds, 4 bedrooms with twin beds (can be pushed together to form double beds) and 4 bedrooms with single beds or small double beds all exquisitely decorated. All rooms have luxurious en-suite bathrooms. Grounds Area: The grounds span 365 pristine acres, of which some 20 acres are park and manicured gardens, the rest actively farmed. Outbuildings: Stables, guardian's house, ice house, spring house, and rare C17th Protestant temple, also a listed monument on the national registry. Page 4
Catering & Services Good news! This property is available as a Vill otel With a vill otel holiday, you can enjoy all these services throughout your stay: - Daily breakfast - Daily maid service - Deluxe welcome hamper with local delicacies - Welcome drinks for your group - Fridge-stocking service - Private chef service Interested? If you d like to book the Vill otel serviced option, contact us on villotel@oliverstravels.com for a tailor-made quote! Typical costs range between 100-250 per person per week dependent on requirements. Please note that all services are subject to availability and must be requested at the time of booking. At Oliver s Travels we pride ourselves on going that little bit further for our guests. From private chefs to babysitters we can help you arrange those little extras that make it a truly memorable holiday. Simply fill in the concierge request form or contact the Oliver s Concierge Team who will be happy to help. For additional fees, you can create and plan special recreational activities such as: - Day tours to popular spots in France including the Normandy Beaches, - Giverny Gardens, Mont St Michel and many other wonderful local villages and points of interest - Wine and cider tastings - Cooking and baking classes - Horseback riding - Balloon rides - Receptions and parties Please note that all extras are subject to availability and must be requested in advance of the holiday (prices on request). Due to some rural/remote locations, not all services will be available at all properties. However, we will always do our best to fulfil your requests! Page 5
Location & Local Information The closest train station is called L'Aigle which can be reached directly from Paris. The closest international airport is Paris Charles de Gaulle, which is 160km away. The local town is just 10mins walk from the chateau and has two boulangeries (one with a wood-fired brick oven), a wine cave (where you can also buy the local calvados and cider for which Normandy is famous), an excellent butcher and charcutier, a mercerie (where the town s hospitable mayor presides over sewing supplies), a pharmacy, a convenience store, a bank and a bar. On a Sunday, you ll be able to buy locally-produced camembert and foie gras, fresh vegetables and locally-raised meat and poultry. You ll also note the 19th Century church with its stained windows of the saints of France and ornately carved altars. On hallowed ground outside the church is the obligatory war monument to the France s lost generation of 1914-1918. Outside the mairie is artillery from the Battle of Normandy of 1945. A 15-minute drive away is the charming cathedral town of Seés, one of the oldest diocese in France. The twin towers of its 13th-century gothic cathedral, lit from within at night, are a luminous beacon for miles around. Today, Seés is a bustling small town with a lively Saturday market. Bayeux: This lovely town combines the roots of Norman history with proximity to the D-Day beaches of World War II. The Bayeux Museum displays one of oldest and certainly most famous embroidered tapestries (it is actually a cloth, not a woven tapestry) in the world. The 11th-century tapestry depicts the Norman conquest of England in 1066 and is said to have been embroidered by William the Conqueror s Anglo-Saxon queen, Mathilda. The soaring cathedral, dating from the same epoch, was built by William s half-brother, Bishop Odo. Numerous D-day beaches, museums and memorial sights are located along the Normandy coast, about 100km to the north of the chateau. Not just for history enthusiasts, people also visit the seaside and coastal towns of Normandy for the sandy beaches and excellent seafood. You will find the best oysters in Courseulles! Mont St Michel: Monastery and fortress, Mont Saint Michel rises from the sea just off the coast of Normandy: like a fantastical manor, like a palace in a dream, eerily strange and beautiful wrote Guy de Maupassant. You can walk to Saint-Michel at low tide. The abbey was founded in 708, one of the first sites consecrated to the Archangel Michael. The abbey is a textbook example Page 6
of medieval architecture and its gardens, where the intrepid monks cultivated vegetables for their austere meals, are magnificent. You ll eat richer fare in one of the harbor town s many restaurants. Be sure to visit the boutique of Mère Poulard, known to generations of French schoolchildren for her buttery cookies. Paris: The ultimate day trip from the Chateau is, of course, Paris. Only 1.5 hours on the train you can spend the day in Paris exploring the fast-paced City of Light and return back to the quiet French countryside for a locally prepared dinner and restful night s sleep. Page 7
Terms & Conditions - Security deposit: 1000. This is paid prior to arrival and will be refunded in full after departure subject to damage inspection. - Arrival time: 4 p.m. (guests are kindly required to respect this time as there are often tight turn arounds on rentals) - Departure time: 11 a.m. (guests are kindly required to respect this time as there are often tight turn arounds on rentals) - Energy costs included?: Included in the rental price. - Linen & towels included?: All linen and bath towels are included in the rental price. - Pets welcome?: Please enquire. - End of stay cleaning included?: 375 for groups of up to 15 / 650 for groups of 16-24. - Changeover day: Any day of the week. - Smoking Allowed?: No smoking in the property. - Insurance: 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. - Other Ts and Cs: Up to16 additional guests are accepted on request. Contact us for details and prices. - Other Ts and Cs: Not suitable for stag and hen parties. - Other Ts and Cs: There is an additional fee of 1.000/week for the rental of the Orangerie. - Minimum stay: 2 nights Page 8