Set in 32 acres of scenic landscaped gardens and parkland, you'll find this magnificent castle nestled in the picturesque Loire and Berry regions (around two and a half hours away from Paris). Built in 1835 on the site where there used to be a Benedictine monastery and an original orchard, the property is packed with history and old-world French charm. From the jam-packed home library to the rustic French kitchen setting and the opulent bedroom suites dressed in modern furnishings that nod to the chateau's original personality – enjoy a taste of traditional France when staying here. And not just in the aesthetic sense, as the kitchen space offers the perfect set-up to rustle up some local French culinary delights for yourself, or why not hire a private chef to do so for you? Amid the vast gardens, you'll find a heated swimming pool and enormous open space for garden games such as boules, lounging in the sun and enjoying family picnics on the lawns. And with bicycles provided by the host, you'll be able to explore the grounds and beyond on two wheels too. In fact, why not cycle down to the local village of Nérondes? Only one kilometre...Read more away, here you'll find the bakery to pick up fresh bread and pastries in the morning and the supermarket for anything else – you'll have convenience at your fingertips despite the chateau's countryside location. Not to mention the many farmer's markets and neighbouring towns and villages – easily reachable by car. Rich in culture and majestic scenery, you'll be just a thirty-minute drive from the cathedral city of Bourges and even closer to the wine-growing region of Sancerre with its beautiful hilltop village, which is also well worth a visit. Read less

Additional fees

• This home can accommodate a further four guests with prior approval from your host – you’ll need to pay an additional fee per guest

• The swimming pool can be heated for an additional fee depending on usage

• Your host can help arrange a variety of extra services during your stay, including massages and beauty treatments, wine tours, laundry and dry cleaning, fridge fills, restaurant reservations, private chefs, anything else mentioned on your listing, airport transfers, and car hire

Additional fees subject to a 3.5% handling charge.