15th Century Riverfront Chateau with Pool and Large Grounds
- Garden
- Swimming Pool
- Cycling
- Fishing
- Horse Riding
- Walking
- Watersports
Set in a beautiful corner of the Vienne region of France, Chateau Mareuil is a small and ancient chateau which dates back to the 15th century and is a fantastic option for people looking for holiday rentals in France, and castle holidays. It can sleep up to 14 people in its 3 bedrooms, there's a lovely big swimming pool, large grounds, and private river frontage.
Chateau Mareuil is in the Vienne region of the Nouvelle Aquitaine, a beautiful part of France just south of the Loire Valley and north of the Dordogne. The castle is flanked by picturesque outbuildings, a Donjon, and a pretty gite. It is a beautiful and peaceful part of rural France, with lots of places where you can sit and relax with a good book, and lovely river and countryside walks and bike rides. Chateau Mareuil is featured on Channel 4's ever popular series `Chateau DIY`. If you're in search of holiday rentals in France and want to find some quirky accommodation, then look no further.
The Chateau is built on a rock and has superb views over the surrounding countryside and river. It is surrounded by pretty villages and there are several lakes nearby where you can swim and do a variety of watersports. There are other chateaux nearby to visit, and the towns of Lussac Les Eglises, La Trimouille, Le Dorat, Montmorillon, Bellac, Poitiers and Limoges are all within striking distance.
Getting There:
Detailed directions given on booking.
Nearest Airport:
Limoges and Poitiers
Nearest Train Station:
Nearest Restaurant:
Table d`hôte available on site / restaurants in La Trimouille, St Martin-le-Mault, Lussac les Eglises, Montmorillon
Nearest Beach:
River beaches nearby
Nearest Shop:
Supermarket, bakery, pharmacy etc at Lussac les Eglises (10 mins by car)
Car Hire:
Advised
Interior Details
The chateau can be booked on a per room, B&B basis, or as an exclusive let with use of all bedrooms. It can sleep up to 14 people in total. There are three guest suites in the chateau itself. The Princess Suite (family room) has one king size and two sets of twin beds (ie can sleep up to six people), with a luxury ensuite shower room. The Prince Suite has a double bed and a single bed (can sleep up to three people) and a luxury ensuite bath / shower room. The Petite Princess is a bedroom on the ground floor with two double beds (can sleep up to four people) with an adjacent cloakroom. In addition there is a fold up bed available for an additional person. There is a grand reception room with an ancient fireplace and antique furniture. The chateau kitchen has an Aga and farmhouse kitchen table. The former chapel on the second floor is now a bar / games room with a pool table.
Exterior Details
The chateau is set in large gardens with an abundance of fruit and flowers and has it's own private river frontage where bathing is possible in season. There is a high level terrace at the back of the chateau with wonderful countryside views. There is a lovely and large 12m x 6m swimming pool in the grounds.
Further Details
This 15th century castle, overlooking the Asse valley, was built to protect the local area. There was a climate of insecurity at that time, with Brigueil being on the border between Indre and Haute Vienne and the presence of marauding bands of brigands after the Hundred Years’ War. In 1494 Jean 1st de Mareuil was the owner of the castle. This lord’s coat of arms is engraved on a fireplace in the Donjon. A font found at the site bears witness to there being a chapel at the castle, this font has been re-positioned in our elegant salon.
Conditions of Rental
The price includes exclusive use of the chateau and terrace, access to the bar and games room as well as the sky garden, kitchen garden, and river walks. Packed lunches and evening meals are available by arrangement. A four course evening meal, including wine, is €34 per person. 'Posh picnics' are also available for €17 per person.
The decor is really in keeping with the old atmosphere of the beautiful Chateau.
We did a quite lot locally. Some lovely lakes and rivers to swim in. Excellent restaurants and walks nearby.
Main thing though is the peace and quiet - you can really get away from everything here, and spend hours reading, relaxing, sipping wine etc. The owners also said they were putting in a pool this year, which will be an excellent addition.
The hosts are impeccable and highly recommend the food cooked by Belinda.
