Lady Ivy
28 guests
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11 bedrooms, 22 beds
9 bathrooms
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Turreted and dripping with ivy, this French castle is a fairytale come to life. Parts of this chateau date back to the 15th and 16th centuries and it sits on a hilltop – once a vantage point for medieval skirmishes and now a pretty look-out over the famous river Creuse. Ten acres of grounds surround the castle, home to a swimming pool fed by quirky frog fountains and loungers on the vast lawns. Exploring your private gardens, you’ll find woodland walks, a river running through the bottom of the garden and a tennis court shared with the owner secluded away. Stepping inside is like stepping back in time. The old stone hearth takes pride of place in the main lounge and tiled floors hark back to a slightly more modern period of Victoriana. Glowing candelabra illuminate the living and dining room, where there’s a banquet-sized table for the whole group. The kitchen feels provincial, just what you want on a French countryside retreat. When it comes to hitting the hay, bedrooms are vast with original fireaplces on display. Some come with deep, free-standing tubs. There’s plenty to explore in the area, especially for those that enjoy the great outdoors. The village bakery and café-bar are a short walk away and you can join the old railway path turned walking route all the way to the pretty town of Le Blanc – a three-hour walk, or fifteen-minute drive.
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What to expect
Highlights
![Explore the famous castles of central France from your spot in the Loire Valley](https://static.plumcache.com/listings/b6ab5968-3b83-455d-9bf0-a12599d857d4/ca988a31-4ef2-4aeb-b710-504ee08c7821..jpg?w=480&fit=min)
Explore the famous castles of central France from your spot in the Loire Valley
![Stay in your own fairytale chateau dappled with ivy and brimming with history](https://static.plumcache.com/listings/b6ab5968-3b83-455d-9bf0-a12599d857d4/25980ec0-8281-415c-b732-75e6974c68c2.jpeg?rect=87%2C0%2C900%2C900&w=480&fit=min)
Stay in your own fairytale chateau dappled with ivy and brimming with history
![Take a dip in the fountain-fed swimming pool with the forest stretching before you](https://static.plumcache.com/listings/b6ab5968-3b83-455d-9bf0-a12599d857d4/bc22c679-e918-4b66-9ca8-3e3704f59bfb.jpeg?rect=110%2C0%2C900%2C900&w=480&fit=min)
Take a dip in the fountain-fed swimming pool with the forest stretching before you
![Hole up in the turret's games room for a round or two of foosball](https://static.plumcache.com/listings/b6ab5968-3b83-455d-9bf0-a12599d857d4/e0a6b3b6-7ec4-4c9a-ba50-fe22114d0de3.jpeg?rect=192%2C0%2C800%2C800&w=480&fit=min)
Hole up in the turret's games room for a round or two of foosball
![Step back in time, gathered around the huge open hearth in the living room](https://static.plumcache.com/listings/b6ab5968-3b83-455d-9bf0-a12599d857d4/71e0391b-a07d-4898-abcc-96ba3574beb5.jpeg?rect=200%2C0%2C800%2C800&w=480&fit=min)
Step back in time, gathered around the huge open hearth in the living room
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Home truths
One of the bunk bedrooms is connected to the main bedroom
One of the bedrooms is dorm-style with three sets of bunk beds
You'll need to bring your own pool towels
This home is next to a village with a shop and a bakery, but having a car is recommended to make the most of the area – there's plenty of private parking
In a historic building, expect winding staircases, low ceilings and uneven flooring in places
The furniture is a little dated in places, but the focus is on the historic features
The caretaker and owner live on the grounds but they will leave you to your privacy
You'll have your own private entrance here
About this stay
Amenities
Wi-fi
Parking available
Washing machine
Private heated pool
Garden
Patio / terrace
Fenced property
TV
Bedrooms & bathrooms
11 bedrooms, 22 beds
9 bathrooms
Extras
VIP services
Airport pick up
Daily cleaning
Fridge fills
Additional fees
There may be some extra fees to pay here, such as charges for utilities, final cleaning fees, city tax and security deposits – all of which you may need to pay in cash to the homeowner. Please reach out during the booking process to confirm.
Additional fees subject to a 3.5% handling charge.
Extras are subject to availability. Please enquire with your host.
Local guide
About France
You could easily take a lifetime’s worth of French holidays and still feel like you haven’t scratched the nation’s surface. The most visited country in the world, France has long inspired artists, revolutionaries, dreamers, and bons vivants with its storybook landscapes, artistic treasures, and cultural idiosyncrasies. Paris is, of course, the country’s glittering centrepiece but there are countless beauty spots worth discovering outside of the City of Light. Sun yourself...
Get around
Train station
Chabenet
6 hr 24 min
Train station
Argenton-sur-Creuse
6 hr 53 min
Train station
Lothiers
7 hr 22 min
Booking policies
House Rules
Children welcome (1-12 years)
Infants welcome (under 12 months)
No pets
No parties or events
No smoking
Good to know
Arrival from 16:00
Departure before 10:00
Wifi
No air con
Cancellation policy
Up until
60
days
Cancel at least 60 days before your check-in date for a 50% refund.
Not eligible for a refund once your check-in date is under 60 days away.
Host
This home is managed by Oliver
This home is managed directly by a business. A member of their staff will be your point of contact before and during your stay. Nearly twenty years ago, Oliver and his friend began curating the world's most unique and rustic getaways. Driven by their own unforgettable experience at a chateau, they have grown remarkably since then. Much like Plum, they believe in hand-picked luxury that doesn't break the bank.
Registration or licence number: N/A.
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