Chateau De La Croix
Region: Vendee & Charente Guide Price: £10087 - £10087
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Sleeps: 26
The Guardian newspaper called this Chateau “One of the Top 5 houses to rent in France”. The Times said “its interior is as hip as its exterior is fairy-tale”. Grazia Magazine called it “Kick your heels off comfy”, while Bella Magazine simply said it had “Lashings of ooh la la”.
Even though it counts Hollywood Royalty on its guest list, it remains surprisingly cost-effective. An oasis of urban cool and relaxed ambiance against a background of traditional, ornate beauty, with space and facilities to keep any guest happy.
Bar, private cinema, 14.5m heated swimming pool, billiard room, music area, piano salon, voluminous dining hall and restaurant standard kitchen. Accommodation for up to 26 guests across nine huge bedrooms. Self-cater or let the Chateau staff mollycoddle you – you decide.
And its great for families too. Enough room to keep kids out from under parents feet. Loads to keep them amused – jamming in the music room, playing round the pool, outside games in the grounds, a football pitch, ping-pong and games galore.
This is a destination for all reasons, and whether it’s a group holiday with the kids, a special celebration, family reunion or even a girl’s weekend, it’s a place you’ll remember always.
This Château is all about space, style and welcome – warm, inviting and relaxed ambience in a gorgeous, “Turrets and Tower” fairy-tale castle. And enough room – even in a party of 26 - to escape from the hubbub for a bit of peace and quiet when you choose.
The Chateau’s chic interiors have been featured in design and travel magazines all over the world. Nine bedrooms, all large, individually designed and furnished with style, and bathrooms that are all testaments to decadence and pampering.
A firm favourite with younger guests, one bedroom is a very chic and stylish “dorm” with four single beds and huge flat screen TV and DVD player – great fun for kids, and it gives them a bit of space of their own away from those noisy and disruptive adults! There are six additional beds which may be added to any of the bedrooms, providing accommodation for 26 in total.
Every bedroom has a flat screen TV and DVD player, hair dryer, bath robes and crisp white cotton bed linen, whilst every bathroom has complimentary bathing products and big fluffy towels.
There are three huge salons to relax in – each opening onto the rear terrace with its bistro tables and parasols. The Stone Salon includes a bar which can be stocked for you or supplied dry for you to stock yourself. The Piano Salon has a Baby Grand for those wishing to get musically creative, while the White Salon is a calm and relaxed space to simply sit and contemplate the formal gardens.
The private cinema has a nine foot screen and surround sound system. The extensive DVD library can also be raided for watching in the privacy of your room, there is Wi-Fi, satellite TV, and there’s a music area with amps and guitars for the more tuneful guests, while the Billiard Room contains a full size American Pool Table.
The five acres of private grounds include a 14.5m heated Swimming Pool, formal gardens perfect for a picnic or barbecue, and two terraces for al-fresco dining.
There is also a huge Dining Hall with tables to seat all your guests in one go of you wish, perfect for everyone – kids included – to eat together. And of course there is a kitchen, fully equipped and restaurant standard for those wishing to be Chef for a while. If you want a break from the cooking, the Chateau can cater for you – anything from a one-off celebration meal to full board every day. And within the hire rate is a housekeeping service provided for a couple of hours each day, which you can increase should you wish.
*Please note, locations shown on the maps are approximations only
A charming little village, Marthon is located on the border between the Charente and Dordogne regions in South-West France. It has all the essentials - Baker, Butcher, Tabac, Grocery Store, Pharmacy, Doctor - even a Cinema showing both French and international films. There is also a large supermarket 9km away.
In the Village (5 minutes walk)
Tennis courts (Racquets available from the Chateau). Fishing. Park. Horse and Carriage rides (can be arranged from the chateau gates).
Surrounding Area
- Choice of three 18 hole Golf Courses from 9km to 40km.
- Bike Hire. An extensive cycle track network passes through the village.
- Canoeing/Kayaking at Montbron (9km) and Brantome (40km).
- Horse riding.
- Karting (Championship Circuit with Kart Hire, 10km.
- Water Park with man-made beaches and pedalloes.
- Bowling. Ice skating. Lakes with man made beaches.
- La Vallee des Singes 140km (monkey park). Futuroscope 145km (theme park). Grotte de Villars 35km (prehistoric caves).
- Chateau la Rochefoucauld (18km) (children can dress up in medieval costumes).
- Disneyland Paris (2hrs 15mins by TGV train from Angouleme).
Airports
Angouleme 25km, Limoges 85km, Bergerac 145km, Poitiers 145km, Bordeaux 151km, La Rochelle 155km.
Rail
Main line station at Angouleme (25mins). TGV train from Paris to Angouleme takes just 2 hours 13 mins.
Road
Paris 5hrs. Barcelona 7hrs. Calais 7hrs 40mins.
The Chateau may be hired with your custom level of catering. You can choose to go fully self-catered if you prefer, or we can provide any level of catering, from a one-off meal, to breakfast each day, to a multi-course extravaganza. Just arrange your catering requirements with us, including any special event meals, before you arrive.
There are two barbecues at the chateau, and again you can do-it-yourself or have our caterers do it for you.
We offer a shopping service so the larders and fridges are stocked when you arrive, and similarly we can also stock the bars for you should you wish.
The kitchen is a fully equipped restaurant-standard facility, with several fridges, walk-in store cupboards, and more crockery, cutlery and other kitchen utensils than you would ever require.
There are two restaurants in the village which is just 500m from the Chateau, and there are loads more dining choices within 10-20 minute drive.
Included in the hire rate are the services of a caretaker and housekeeper for a period of 2 hours everyday. If you need any additional housekeeping this can be arranged.
And for full-on pampering, why not indulge in some Beauty Treatment sessions, which can provided by our fully qualified beautician.
Capacity: Indoor reception capacity: up to 90. For more than 90 a marquee in the grounds is possible – call for prices and capacity.
Availability: Weddings are possible all year round.
Wedding Planner: Our Wedding Planner will arrange and co-ordinate all your requirements at the Chateau, working closely with you throughout and is present on the day.
Wedding Services: Generally take place in the formal Chateau Gardens or in the Piano Salon. English speaking Celebrants available to conduct the service should you require.
Catering: Provided by our associate professional catering company.
Other Services
- Flowers
- Live Music
- DJ
- Photographer
- Celebrant
- Hair Stylist
- Make-Up Artist
- Beauty Treatments
- Transport
Accommodation: 26 guests can stay at the chateau. Local accommodation for up to 40 guests within walking distance. 50 more within 5 mins drive, many more within ten minutes drive.
- Security deposit: 1500 Euro payable 4 weeks prior to arrival. Refunded in full after departure, subject to inspection.
- Linen & towels: All linen and towels are included in the rental price.
- Energy costs: Included in the rental price.
- End of stay cleaning: Included in the rental price.
- Arrival time: 5pm onwards.
- Departure time: 10am (Bedrooms and Kitchen). 11am (Rest of Building and Grounds).
- Pets: Please enquire.
- Smoking: No smoking in the property.
- It is recommended that all guests take out insurance to cover against potential cancellation and any accidental damage caused during your stay at the property.
We have so many happy memories of Chateau de la Croix and we always will. You and Mark were superb. I can't thank you enough. Your attention to detail is immaculate, and I can't even recount the number of times I thought about something but you had already attended to it. As a result, I was so relaxed and just loved my wedding day so a huge, huge thank you. To say it wouldn't have been the same without you is an understatement.
Caroline & Ned (Wedding, 2010)
We loved every minute at the Château with all its beauty and richness. Thank you for a wonderful week! Thanks for a lovely time. It was absolutely fantastic. Over the top wonderful. Cheers!
George & Family (large group family holiday 2010)
From the moment we first arrived we could tell that it was going to be a magical weekend. Turning into the driveway and making our way up to the front door was incredibly exciting. All of our friends and family had huge smiles on their faces for the entire time they were at the chateau because it is so perfect. It’s obvious that you’ve been doing events for years because you are so efficient and made it look so easy! We would have no hesitation, in fact we’d thoroughly encourage people to have there special occasion, whatever it might be, at the Chateau. The memories will stay with us for ever and we are both so grateful for all your hard work - you thought of everything and for a second here and there I think Charlie and I actually believed that we might be the new Brangelina!
Charlie & James (Wedding 2010)
We booked the Chateau for a week-long family reunion and we couldn't have made a better choice. The Chateau offers comfortable, modern and very unique accommodations, as well as terrific grounds with a large pool, private football pitch and gardens perfect for numerous outdoor games for the children (and young at heart). The surrounding area provides lots of activities, including cycling along a lengthy abandoned railway bed, cave tours, kayaking and cognac tasting. There are also many nearby villages with colourful markets and great restaurants. Nicky and Mark are wonderful hosts and they made our stay extremely relaxing. If you are looking for a week of hassle-free pleasure, there is no better place!
Brent & family (large group family holiday 2010)
Our wedding was a spectacular time from arrival, through the preparations and throughout the event. This was all made possible due to your great organisation, contacts and fantastic taste in design that made the venue so spectacular. All our family and friends were amazed and had a great time. They have all said it was a complete fairy tale and they have not stopped telling everyone about it.
Thank you so much for everything, you made our wedding day fantastic.
Juliarna and Clayton (Wedding, 2009)
Our family and friends are still talking about the ceremony, the food, the venue, the music, everything. Thanks so much for giving us all a perfect day to remember!!
Susan & Martin (Wedding, 2009)
Once again thank you so much for your care and attention to us for our visit. It was the perfect balance of helpfulness and unobtrusiveness and we all enjoyed your warm welcome into your chateau. It was a holiday and birthday to remember.
Phlyssa (large group holiday & birthday celebration, 2009)
Just a brief note to thank you very much for a wonderful stay in your fabulous chateau last week. We all had a fantastic time and have many happy memories to relish. Many thanks to all your staff who did such a great job catering and clearing up after us.
Richard (large group holiday, 2008)
Thank you for your wonderful hospitality. We had the absolute perfect weekend at the chateau - it is truly stunning, luxurious and comfortable. The decor, the rooms, the wonderful little touches were noticed and appreciated by us all. The food was also exceptional and Mary and her team were so friendly and efficient, making each evening get off to the perfect start. Our beauty treatments with Amy were wonderful and indulgent, and a perfect way of relaxing after all the exertions of reading a magazine by the swimming pool! Thank you all so much for making this weekend so special and memorable for us. I sincerely hope we will be able to return and relive it all one day!
Nicola (large group holiday & birthday weekend, 2009)
Well! What can we say... we just had the most magical weekend and the wedding was everything we had hoped for and so much more! Two very special, beautiful people deserved for everything to go perfectly for them and I know how much work they had put in to their meticulous planning. Your professional care and expertise was really outstanding and brought everything to a perfect conclusion for us all and of course we were doubly blessed with perfect weather throughout. Every comfort, perfect surroundings, wonderful food and wine, and just a stunning setting. We all had just the best, fun time and even our games of water cricket-cum-baseball-cum-football will go down in family history as will the 'pool' competition!! So, thank you both again. We will sing your praises everywhere. See you again when we retire and take our own leisurely trip to revisit the Chateau!
Sue and Roger, the bride’s parents (Wedding, 2008)
Thank you very much to you and Mark for making our visit last week so memorable. The family had a fantastic holiday and much of that was down to your hard work making us feel welcome and at ease at all times. It was a huge pleasure to spend time at the Chateau again.
Sarah (large group holiday, 2008)
We just wanted to email to let you know how much we enjoyed our 2 nights stay at the Chateau last week. Thank you for having us to stay we felt so lucky to have won such a lovely prize and had a super time. You were very good hosts and made us feel very welcome. We will highly recommend the Chateau to anyone! We hope to be able to return in the near future. Kind regards and many thanks
Robert & Melanie Soame
