Chateau Des Poetes Keep

An extraordinary 900-year old chateau in the Pays de Loire with luxury accommodations and a picturesque setting outside a pretty village: this historic castle wing sets the scene for magical family holidays.

This particular wing of the castle, the Chateau des Poetes Keep, dates back to the 13th century and is artfully designed. Ornate wallpaper, rich tapestries, antique furnishings, and chandeliers decorate the four floors, including five sumptuous bedrooms with luxury bedding and gorgeous valley views.

Dinners at home are quite special in the medieval dining room beside the Gothic fireplace (wood included!), and the library, piano, billiard table, and games make it easy to stay entertained indoors.

The 15 hectares of parkland are filled with exotic trees imported from all over the world. Guests will also love the private pond, shared pool, and a vibrant French garden, complete with ancient castle ruins.

The famous Puy du Fou is a must see. It’s been named the 2nd most popular theme park in France next to Disneyland Paris and is just 8km away!

The owners live in the main part of the castle (they run a B&B here) and they rent this historical wing of the large castle, with an independent entrance. Please contact us for further details.



Features:

Ground Floor
Access is through a few steps, leading into a magnificent medieval dining room with antique wallpapers and a gothic large working fireplace (wood is provided!). This is also a cosy rest-room with a nice library, piano and billiard table, as well as a tranquility salon offering a pleasurable moment of relaxation. The kitchen is well equipped for 10 people, offering a splendid view over the charming, sheltered french garden, enhanced by colourful flowers and a trellis laced with climbing roses.

First Floor (sleeps 2)
This enchanting medieval suite features a splendidly painted domed ceiling, a large bed (160cx200 cm) with en-suite bathroom with a nice, romantic view. It comprises of an Italian shower, a bathtub and a separate toilet.

Second Floor (sleeps 4)
Here you will find 2 connecting rooms: the Maillé suite and the Chevaliers room. The former boasts a large double bed (which can be transformed into 2 beds) whereas the latter has 2 single beds. There is also a  shared bathroom with bathtub with separate shower and 2 WCs.

Third Floor (sleeps 4)
This level features an extremely refined apartment made up of 2 connecting rooms: the Belle Ecossaise suite and the Duguesclin room. The former has is large room with a king size bed (can be separated into 2 singles) whereas the latter is a smaller room with a king size bed and a large en-suite bathroom with two sinks, a bathtub with shower and a separate toilet.


Facilities
- Top quality bedding, blankets and sheets
- Telephone
- Free WIFI
- Dishwasher, large professional oven, refrigerator, microwave, expresso coffee machine, tea kettle, etc.
- Separate laundry room with washing machine and dryer
- Central heating
- Wood for the fireplace
- One charcoal and one gas BBQ
- Shared heated saltwater pool with security gate, open June to end of September

Location:

There is a village close by where you will find a bakery, chemist and supermarket (open every day till 7.30 p.m and on Sunday morning).

There is a tennis court in the village which is within walking distance. There are excellent golf courses and horse riding possibilities within 15-25 minutes from the castle. 

If you wish to try local restaurants, we recommend taking a short trip to La Bergelière (menus from 20 euros per person), Les 3 Piliers (5 km) or Auberge du Mont Mercure (2km).

On your request we can arrange grocery delivery directly at the chateau! 


Did you book tickets for the famous Puy Du Fou situated at 8 km? It is a must and we can help you get the tickets for the night show.

Nantes International airport is 70 km away. Trips to the famous Loire chateaux and vineyards are also possible.

Terms & Conditions:

Security deposit?
€500 (holiday rental) or €800 (wedding) charged to client’s credit card by the owner upon arrival and refunded two weeks after departure, subject to full inspection (any outstanding charges above this amount will also be charged to the credit card).



Arrival time?
3.00 p.m.

Departure time?
10.00 a.m.

Energy costs included?
Yes (except heating in winter - see below).

Linen & towels included?
Yes (part of the 'End of Stay Cleaning' fee).

Pets welcome?
Dogs may be permitted on request only and with prior agreement with the owner. If accepted, a pet supplement of €50 per dog per week will apply (payable locally).

Other Ts and Cs?
Extra beds are available on request at a charge of approximately €80 per bed per adult/child per week (payable locally).

The owners request peace and quiet in front of other guests at any time.

Please note that bikes (and cycling) are not allowed on the property.

Weddings, stag/hen parties and any other special events are on request only and subject to prior arrangement with the owner and additional charges.

Changeover day?
Flexible.

End of stay cleaning included?
Extra €180 per week. However, guests are required to leave the accommodation clean, tidy and in the same condition as on their arrival. Any extra cleaning, laundry, maintenance and/or rubbish disposal required will be charged against the security deposit.

Smoking Allowed?
No.

Insurance?
Guests are required to be in possession of a valid insurance policy, which covers them for cancellations, personal belongings, personal liability and any accidental damage caused during their stay.

Minimum stay?
7 nights. Short-breaks are possible on request only (excluding mid-July to mid-August) - please enquire.

Heating costs included?
Extra €200 per week in winter months, payable locally.

Pool heating charge?
Extra €220 per week. Please note that like all heated pools, pool heating and water temperature are reliant on weather and outside temperatures.

Tax?
French Visitors Tax payable locally (typically costs approximately between €1.90 -€5 per adult per night- please enquire if exact amount is required).

Pool towels included?
Yes, one pool towel per person.

Pool opening dates?
The heated swimming pool is shared with other guests and is open approximately June to end-September, 9.00 am to 7.00 pm. Please note that small children must be under full parental control and responsibility. Please note that pool opening dates/times are subject to local weather conditions and pool maintenance requirements and that cooler months may not be suitable for swimming.
Smoking - not allowed