Seine-Maritime Rental: Breathtaking Normandy Chateau and Cottage with Heated Pool near beach and forest — Property 75628

Seine-Maritime castle-cottage-chateau / country house Rental Property Information

The Château de la Vallee is idyllically set on the edge of a village by beautiful rolling countryside next to the lush Forest of Eu. The two wings of the Chateau - which each have 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms - and its Cottage are fantastic self-catering summer and winter rental properties which have been lovingly renovated retaining a vast array of original features without being too formal - no priceless antiques for parents of young children to worry about! Both properties are furnished in a period style in keeping with their rustic surroundings and provide lots of little luxuries that make a holiday here something quite special. The owners particularly welcome families with children and have concentrated on making it a fantastic and safe place for everyone to have a relaxed, laid-back and wonderful holiday. The Cottage has three bedrooms and one bathroom, kitchen/diner and lounge as well as its own private outdoor terrace with dining area and barbeque.

Details for Entire property: East and West Wings plus Cottage in Normandy, France

Both Wings comfortably sleep up to 10 each and can be rented separately or together. In the East Wing there's a beautiful entrance and dining hall with dazzling chandelier, huge open fireplace, grand formal dining table with seating for up to ten and lots of books and games! There's also a large L-shaped kitchen/dining room, fully equipped with a dishwasher, oven, hob, microwave, washing machine, huge fridge/freezer with drinks dispenser and a smaller dining table. All this plus a huge and peaceful living room with satellite TV, with plenty of English speaking channels, hi-fi and DVD player, a smaller living room just off the main room for quiet moments, complete with an authentic 1970’s retro gaming machine. Four bedrooms, (two doubles, one twin and one quad), three bathrooms. Garden furniture and barbeque in private patio area, children’s play area Shared use of fabulous heated swimming pool 10m x 5x which is open from April to October. A wonderful country gem.

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Further Details for Entire property: East and West Wings plus Cottage in Normandy, France

It’s the perfect destination for a family summer holiday, a romantic winter retreat or as an idyllic base for an activity holiday all the year round with so much on offer in the region including golf, fishing, cycling, hiking, walking, motocross, quadbiking, horseriding and green-laning as well as historical sites such as the landing beaches and numerous chateaux to visit.

There are numerous theme parks within reach to delight the children as well as plenty of other child-friendly activities. Many of our summer guests come back in the winter months to make the most of the beautiful countryside and to enjoy the natural beauty of the region which has so much to offer all the year round. There are several riding schools in the area, catering for everyone from age three upwards. There is lots of fishing in the region. There are two quad biking tracks within 10 minutes drive. The area is very popular for green-laning.

There are many fantastic brocantes every Sunday during the summer – highly recommended and a great and very French day out for all the family. There is golf at Le Touquet. There are wonderful cycle paths, walks and picnicking areas in the forest of Eu, two minutes away. There is amazing wildlife to watch. There are plenty of wonderful restaurants in the area. There are expansive pebble beaches at Criel-sur-Mer and Mers-les-Bain and sandy beaches at Le Crotoy. There’s the bird sanctuary to visit at Marquenterre. There’s a great fish market and a casino at Le Treport. There’s a water park, Bagatelle, near le Touquet. Paris can easily be done in a day trip. Disneyland and Parc Asterix can be done each in a day. There’s Monet’s garden to visit at Giverny. So much to do for everyone.

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