Calvados Vacation Rental chateau / country house: St Sever

18th Century Chateau with Heated Pool

Calvados chateau / country house rental - 18th century mini-Chateau, south facing
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Description Chateau / Country House, 3500 sq. ft.,
7 Bedrooms, Sleeps 12, 3 Bathrooms, 3 Half Baths
Amenities rural, village, garden, pets considered, satellite or cable, TV
Rates per property
Must pay in British Pounds
£2,350/week 
USD Conversion - Estimated
$3,924/week 
Richard Smith
Speaks: English, French
Contact the Owner

Photos and Description of the Calvados vacation chateau / country house rental 7 Bedrooms, 3 bath/shower rooms Sleeps 12

A charming 18th Century mini Chateau built just prior to the French revolution and set in its own grounds of approx. 17 acres, with a heated swimming pool 10m by 4m and 1.6m deep, which has security fencing and covers for the protection of small children. In the grounds are two trout lakes with fly-fishing and an open fire/grill in the kitchen to cook your freshly caught dinner. The adjacent St Sever forest is ideal for walks on its marked adventure trails or on horse-back/bike, also there is a large fishing lake for which day fishing licences are available locally and wild deer and boar roam the forest. Ground Floor; a large open plan sitting room(s) are arranged in two areas, one with an open stone fire, the other with oak paneled book cases and home entertainment centre with radio, TV, VCR and DVD as well as Sky giving UK channels. There are adequate sitting spaces for up to 12 persons. The dinning room will accommodate 10 persons and the dinning kitchen 8 person.
Calvados chateau / country house rental - 18th Century Chateau with Heated Pool

18th Century Chateau with Heated Pool
Calvados chateau / country house rental - Swimming Pool

Swimming Pool
Calvados chateau / country house rental - Main sitting room(s)

Main sitting room(s)
Calvados chateau / country house rental - Kitchen

Kitchen
Calvados chateau / country house rental - Dining room

Dining room
Calvados chateau / country house rental - Garden

Garden
Calvados chateau / country house rental
Calvados chateau / country house rental

Location: Normandy < France

Nearest Airport: Caen at 60 Kilometres
Nearest Ferry: Cherbourg at 120 Kilometres
Nearest Train: Vire at 15 Kilometres
Nearest Motorway: A84 at 15 Kilometres
Nearest Beach: beach at 35 Kilometres
Car: necessary
The village of St Sever has a good variety of local shops including a doctor (English speaking), pharmacy, dry-cleaners as well as the essential food and delicacies for which the region is famous. The St Sever forest is accessible directly from the grounds of the property, with its marketed nature trails and lake to explore on foot, bicycle or on horse-back. Villedieu-les-Poeles is famous for its copper and brass ware and its bell foundry. Its history dates back to the Knights of St John from King Henry the 1st of England. The weekly Tuesday market is one of the best in the area. Granville, with its excellent beaches, sailing and fishing port is only 30 minutes drive away from St Sever, with Mont St. Michel, Bayeux with its famous tapestry depicting the Norman conquest of England in 1066, Avranches, Coutances, St Lo and the D-Day landing sites are all in easy reach. Fine scenery, unspoilt countryside, delightful towns, a zoo as well as excellent food and local products.
Calvados map
marks the location of the property in Normandy

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Rental Rates for this vacation chateau / country house rental in Calvados, France

Rental Basis:
per property
Rental rates quoted in:
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Rental Rates
Dates Rates
Name of Period Begins Ends Weekly Week
Night		 Weekend Weekend
Night		 Extra
Night		 Monthly Minimum Stay
School Holidays Jul 24, 2010 - Sep 3, 2010 £2,350 - - - - - 1 Week

Payment is usually accepted in the quoted currency (British Pounds) unless the currency and the amount is specifically agreed in advance with the owner / advertiser.

Additional information about rental rates

  • Discounts are available. Please contact the owner directly.
    Out of Season rental rates are from £1250/week, note school holiday weeks such as half-term are at the summer rate of £1950/week for 2009.
  • Linen hire available at €15 per bed. Payable on arrival. Towels will not be available at the property from 2010.
  • A returnable security deposit of £500 is required with the final payment due 8 weeks before the start of the holiday.

Accommodation and Amenities for this vacation chateau / country house rental in Calvados, France

Property Type:
  • chateau / country house (detached)
Accommodation Type:
  • self-catering
Floor Area:
  • 3500 sq. ft.
Location Type:
  • rural
  • village
Theme:
  • family
  • farm holidays
General:
  • central heating
  • local activities guide
Kitchen:
  • 4 ring stove
  • clothes dryer
  • dish washer
  • freezer
  • refrigerator
  • grill
  • hob
  • microwave
  • oven
  • washing machine
Living Room:
  • fireplace
  • comfy seating for 12 people
Dining:
  • dining room
  • child's highchair
  • seating for 10 people
Bathrooms:
  • 3 Bathrooms, 3 Half Baths
  • Bathroom -
    Bathroom -
    Bathroom -
    Bathroom - Toilet
    Bathroom - Toilet
    Bathroom - Toilet
Bedrooms:
  • 7 bedrooms, sleeps maximum of 12 people
  • 4 Doubles, 2 twins, 1 single, 2 children beds, 1 sleeping gallery, 2 cots
Entertainment:
  • audio tape player
  • CD
  • radio
  • satellite or cable
  • stereo system
  • TV
  • VCR
Outside:
  • garage
  • garden
  • parking
  • 12 garden chairs
Swimming Pools:
  • outdoor pool
Suitability:
  • non smoking only
  • children welcome
  • pets considered
Local Activities:
  • swimming
  • walking
  • sailing
  • cycling
  • fishing
  • horseback riding
  • golf
Attractions:
  • arboretum
Notes: An experienced couple are available by separate arrangement to provide housekeeping, at hourly or daily rates during your vacation. The main house has its bedrooms arranged over two floors, the 1st floor has two areas that can be separated by a corridor door, giving each area 2 double bedrooms with their own bathroom and toilet facilities. The 2nd floor has three bedrooms (two twin rooms and a single), with separate bathroom and toilet facilities, as well as TV and DVD player. This enables 3 families to occupy the property, each with their own area. The property is pet friendly, by prior agreement.

Further details for this vacation chateau / country house rental in Calvados, France

Fly Fishing for Trout: The two small lakes on the property provide enjoyable facilities for the experienced and the novice fisherman. We recommend that children are accompanied by an adult when in the lake area. At the beginning of each season the lakes are stocked from a local trout farm. Fishing tuition is also available at the trout farm. No swimming is permitted in the lakes

Bicycle Hire: Bicycles can be hired from Pont Farcy or Vire. The St Sever forest nature trails have marked routes and can be accessed directly from the grounds of the property.

Sailing : Sail training and boating facilities are available for hire in Granville, from within the delightful marina at the port. Details are available from the local tourist office in St Sever on these and other activities of interest in the area/region.

Golf: There is an 18 hole golf course at Lac du la Dathée, which is 11km from St Sever. Lake Dathée also offers a picturesque, 6 km walk around the lake and it is possible to hire pedaloes and canoes during the peak season.

Other Activities: Full equestrian facilities are available near-bye for the keen horsemen/women

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