“A stunning 15th-century chateau with a fantastic table d'hotes and charming hosts. Romantic bedrooms and suites in soft pastels with wooden panelled walls, fourposter beds, and fireplaces. In-room massages, a swimming pool, and early supper for children. Romantic, but still family friendly.”

Recommended for

  • Country Escape

    • A grand castle with stunning grounds complete with a pool and tennis court, this is a quintessential rural escape
  • Foodies

    • Set dinners prepared by owner Charles-Henry de Valbray are a real highlight
  • Riding

    • Go horse riding at the nearby Ecurie des As-Taquins riding school
  • Sights nearby

    • Nearby attractions include Mont Saint Michel and several chateaux
  • Hotel Entertainment

    • Badminton sets, a trampoline, and board games are all available
  • Pet friendly

    • Pets can stay for €10 a night
  • Tennis

  • Private Hot Tub

  • No restaurant

  • Romantic Break

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Local markets

  • Kayaking

  • Restaurant

  • Cycling

  • Families

  • Village

  • Child friendly

  • Traditional

  • Gourmet

Facilities

  • Rooms

    13 rooms in this hotel
  • Pet friendly

    Pets can stay for €10 a night
  • Swimming Pool

    Outdoor pool
  • Bar

  • Communal Dining

  • Bicycles available

  • In room DVD

  • Sauna/Steam

  • Cots available

  • Massage

  • Library

  • No restaurant

  • Private Hot Tub

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Suites

  • Restaurant

  • Garden

  • Child friendly

  • Sitting Room

  • Parking

  • Hot Tub

  • Satellite / Cable TV

  • In room music system

  • Wifi

  • Safe

  • Bath robes

Activities

  • Riding

    • Go horse riding at the nearby Ecurie des As-Taquins riding school
  • Sights nearby

    • Nearby attractions include Mont Saint Michel and several chateaux
  • Hotel Entertainment

    • Badminton sets, a trampoline, and board games are all available
  • Local markets

  • Tennis

  • Cycling

  • Kayaking

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