Majestic 12th century Villa with Private Heated Pool, Courtyard and Garden from VILLAWAY®

It’s such a majestic sight as you approach thios fine villa and stroll towards its impressive moat and grand entrance. With a fascinating history spanning over nine centuries, this is a wonderful and atmospheric place to stay, only 46km from the beautiful city of Le Mans. This unique and inviting château in the Sarthe department of France, just south of Normandy, dates back to the 12th century and is set within a 100-acre of estate of rolling fields and woodland, perfect for long hikes embracing the surrounding countryside. From the château itself, wander past the rose garden, cherry trees and lavender to reach the tennis court and spend leisurely summer days by the heated swimming pool with ample space for sun-lounging and socialising. Whether a group of friends or extended family, play badminton, football, table tennis or croquet with loved ones, before gathering by the fire pit in the evening for barbecues as stars shine brightly in the clear skies above you. The château itself is steeped in heritage and has been charmingly restored by its current owners who have created such a warm and welcoming holiday home. From the rustic kitchen with its historic open hearth and stone walls to the elegant salon and dining room, soak up the French character as you explore the château’s interiors. A billiards room and TV lounge is the perfect place to kick back on cooler days, there’s also an office and intricately tiled hallway as well as a gym up on the second floor. Follow secret steep steps and curving staircases to discover one of the sixteen bedrooms across the château and its annexe, many of which feature their own private bath or shower room. For smaller groups needing fewer bedrooms, there are flexible pricing options across the year. Beyond the château’s vast estate, visit picturesque villages and towns dotted along the Sarthe River, starting off with Fresnay-sur-Sarthe, 8km by car, with its pretty restaurants and market place. The idyllic village of Saint-Céneri-le-Gérei is also close by, officially classified as one of France’s ‘Plus Beaux Villages’ and a great inspiration to artists, whilst historic Alençon, famous for its lace-making traditions, should be visited on a Thursday or Saturday morning for its delightful market. Set off for long walks through nearby woodland, canoe along the Sarthe River, ride horses through the Perche Regional Natural Park and discover cycle rides across the Parc Naturel Regional de Normandie-Marne. Le Mans is another brilliant day out, such an impressive city with its medieval quarter and cathedral, also famed for its 24-hour classic car race in mid-June. Further afield, choose between the iconic châteaux and vineyards of the Loire valley to the south or the many Normandy gems to the north including Mont Saint-Michel, Bayeux and the incredible D-Day Landing beaches reached in less than two hours by car.

VILLA NOTES
1) Main Château only – six first floor bedrooms (12-person price)  2) Main Château and Annexe House – eleven bedrooms excluding the château’s top two floors (21-person price) 3) Main Château and Annexe House – sixteen bedrooms across all floors (28-person price). From June 2024 the maximum capacity will be 31 guests Château Interiors Main Floor -    Living room -    Dining room with seating for 18-20 guests -    Billiards and TV room -    Office -    Bedroom with double bed and en suite bathroom  Lower Ground Level -    Kitchen, well-equipped including ovens, hob, fridge, ice-machine, microwave and historic fireplace First Floor -    Master bedroom with double bed and en suite bathroom -    Bedroom with double bed and en suite bathroom -    2 x bedrooms with double bed and shared bathroom -    Bedroom with double bed and shared bathroom (shared with bedroom on floor above) -    Bedroom with double bed and en suite bathroom -    2 x bedrooms, one with double bed, one with single bed, and shared bathroom Second Floor -    Bedroom with double bed and shared bathroom (shared with bedroom on floor below) -    Children’s bedroom with twin beds and en suite bathroom -    Bedroom with double bed and en suite bathroom -    Bedroom with single bed (uses above en suite bathroom) - this will be four bunk beds from June 2024 -    Gym with elliptical, exercise bike and Bowflex resistance machine Top Floor -    Bedroom with single bed (uses en suite bathroom on floor below) Annexe House (detached from the main château) -    2 x first-floor bedrooms with double bed and en suite bathroom -    Large space (for seminars, on request) All doubles are either standard or queen-size. Bathrooms feature bath and/or showers. Outside Grounds -    Heated swimming pool (12x6m, depth: up to 2.4m) with jacuzzi feature and electric safety cover. Open approximately June to end-September -    Tennis court -    Various terraces, courtyards, areas for al-fresco dining and relaxation -    Barbecue and fire pit -    Vast manicured gardens -    Outdoor play area with slide and swing -    Bikes -    Badminton, football and croquet -    Moat (low walls) -    Water features -    Chapel -    100-acre estate (gardens, fields, forest, hiking trails) Facilities -    Wi-Fi -    Heating -    Fireplaces (November to March only) -    TV -    DVD player and DVDs -    Board games and puzzles  -    Sauna -    Gym -    Tennis court -    Bikes -    Pool table -    Table tennis -    Outdoor games 

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BEDROOM DETAILS

Bedroom 1
Double bed

Bedroom 2
Double bed

Bedroom 3
Double bed

Bedroom 4
Double bed

Bedroom 5
Double bed

Bedroom 6
Double bed

Bedroom 7
Double bed

Bedroom 8
Double bed

Bedroom 9
Double bed

Bedroom 10
Double bed

Bedroom 11
Double bed

Bedroom 12
Double bed

Bedroom 13
Queen size bed

Bedroom 14
King size bed

Bedroom 15
King size bed

Bedroom 16
King size bed

Kitchen