Description
The grandness of Le Château des Marquis as you approach it is all encompassing - the sheer size of it is impressive and the excitement builds as you drive down the avenue and see the imposing façade. Welcome to Château des Marquis. Our home is your castle.
History has played an enormous part in the life of this château. Generations have come and gone, and now the aim is to give guests the ‘The Chateau Experience’ and experience historical glamour and royal charm in this palatial country residence. After many years of neglect, the new owners have taken it upon themselves to bring back the former glory of this magnificent building and recreate the luxury offered by such a beautiful estate.
The newly renovated interiors within the well-preserved façade have been redesigned to provide elegant living in a beautiful old building with modern kitchens and bathrooms, yet feeling very much part of an old world. The rooms are large with high ceilings so you enjoy the freedom of space. The furniture style is Country French, and the bathrooms are traditional, so you immediately feel you are in a lovely old Country Home.
This castle boasts 17 elegant apartments spread over four floors, where guests can live like royalty, in their own self-contained accommodation of either a studio, one, two or three-bedroom suite. The ground floor offers communal salons, a large banquet hall, a chapel and a large dining area, as well as a large front terrace to enjoy the sunlight while sipping a good glass of local French wine or bubbly from the many vineyards around Saumur.
Outside in the formal gardens you can enjoy the large swimming pool, play boules in the pétanque court, find a seat to read a good book, enjoy the fruits from the orchard, smell the roses and sample herbs from the garden. In the broader grounds, you can take a walk in the forest, visit the grotto, enjoy a BBQ picnic out in the side garden or explore some caves in the moat.
Chateau des Marquis enjoys a fabulous location in the heart of the Loire Valley in the outskirts of a little village and just 19 km from Saumur. The Loire River is part of the UNESCO World Heritage and the whole region offers countless of places to visit, from its famous Chateaux to wine tasting tours and plenty of outdoor activities. /n Security deposit /n €1000 charged to client’s credit card by the owner upon arrival and refunded two weeks after departure, subject to full inspection. /n Arrival time /n 4.00 p.m. /n Departure time /n 10.00 a.m (extensions available subject to availability). /n Energy costs included? /n Yes. /n Linen & towels included? /n Yes, including pool towels. /n Pets welcome? /n On request only and with prior agreement with the owner. If accepted, the owner will inform you of any restrictions within the chateau as they will only be allowed in specific suites. /n Other Ts and Cs /n Summer/Autumn 2018 bookings: max. 39 guests,18 bedrooms and 18 bathrooms. Winter 2018 and subsequent bookings: max 43 guests, 20 bedrooms, 20 bathrooms. /n Other Ts and Cs /n Weddings and any special events are on request only and subject to prior arrangement with the owner and additional charges. Stag/hen parties are not allowed. /n Other Ts and Cs /n Please note that if guests wish to use the dining facilities (Banquet Hall or Dining Room) or eat or drink in the public areas as a group using the Chateau furniture, there will be an additional charge. /n Other Ts and Cs /n When booking for 43 guests or fewer, please note that certain bedrooms and suites will be closed and unavailable to guests. /n Changeover day /n Flexible. /n End of stay cleaning included? /n Yes. However, guests are required to leave the accommodation clean, tidy and in the same condition as on their arrival. Any extra cleaning, laundry, maintenance and/or rubbish disposal required will be charged against the security deposit. /n Minimum stay /n 2 nights when booking the 57-guest price, 7 nights when booking the 43-guest price. /n Heating costs included? /n Yes. /n Pool heating charge? /n No. Please note that like all heated pools, pool heating and water temperature are reliant on weather and outside temperatures. /n Tax /n French Visitors Tax payable locally (typically costs €1-€3 per adult per night- please enquire if exact amount is required). /n Pool opening dates? /n The pool is open approximately May to October (from 9.00 a.m. to 7.00 p.m) . Please note that pool opening dates are subject to local weather conditions and pool maintenance requirements and that cooler months may not be suitable for swimming.
