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About
our French Château The Château
d'Alogny is a hilltop castle, small and Accommodation & AmenitiesComfortably sleeps up to 10 or 12 The Rooms Great Room: A spacious, high-beamed room adjacent to the kitchen, and opening onto the garden. The massive XIVth Century fireplace burns continuously in cold weather, making this a natural gathering place. The Great Room, with its long refectory table, serves also as a dining room. In summer, particuarly on warm evenings, most meals are taken al fresco on the circular north patio, gathered informally around the long trestle table. Kitchen: Well
designed, and fully equipped with dishwasher, Family Room: This
large space normally serves as a sitting room and Bathrooms: Alogny has four bathrooms and four toilets. The master bathroom has two sinks, a shower and a jacuzzi tub. The door gives direct access to the old moat terrace. Bedrooms: The Château has five double bedrooms, one with twin beds, and readily accommodates ten guests. In addition, the large family room, which is particularly suitable for young people, contains another two beds if needed. Most bedrooms include spacious sitting areas. Additional single beds are available when needed. Tower Room: A lofty room with double bed at the top of the tower, enjoying superlative views over the Val de Creuse. Master Bedroom: A large
room with double bed, dominated by a fine The large West window gives sweeping views across the valley and makes this a very light room. En suite bathroom (Jacuzzi & shower, separate toilet). Private access to the East terrace. Salon Bedroom: A magnificent twin-bedded room with fine XIVth Century fireplace. En suite bathroom (shower) and separate toilet. Enjoys fine views and has private access to the circular North Terrace. Large West Terrace Bedroom: A spacious room at the foot of the tower, with double bed. Private access to the West Terrace. A short flight of steps leads down through a curtained Norman archway to the cellar alcove, a cool, tranquil retreat in hot weather. Shared en suite bathroom (shower) & toilet. Small West Terrace Bedroom: An attractive room of great character, with French Windows opening onto the West Terrace. Double bed.Shared en suite bathroom. Nine hundred years of romantic history lie sealed within our castle walls. Its turbulent past now only a distant memory, the Château d’Alogny has been lovingly restored to meet contemporary standards of comfort and convenience, without sacrificing historical integrity. Alogny enjoys modern facilities that include a well-equipped modern kitchen and under-floor central heating. Nevertheless, it retains to the full its mediæval character, with massive stone walls, beamed ceilings and huge fireplaces in the spacious, interconnecting rooms. The four levels are united by a large stone spiral staircase within the semi-octagonal tower. In summer, when most activity is outside, the large, secluded swimming pool is a natural gathering place. The views across the Creuse valley from the pool patio are spectacular. Underwater lighting enables the pool to be used at night. Rental InformationThe Château d’Alogny is available by the week for self-catering holidays, reunions, and other special gatherings. It also provides a sanctuary for those seeking comfort and serenity in which to write, paint or simply think great thoughts while relaxing by the pool. The Château d’Alogny provides a perfect introduction to the pleasures of French country living. What do you need to bring? A car is virtually essential both to explore the area and take full advantage of the surrounding attractions, also because we are some 4.5 km from the nearest shops. Car rental is available in Chatellerault. As Alogny is fully furnished, you need only bring pool towels and personal items. Linen is provided. Liability & Insurance The Château d’Alogny retains many features of a mediæval castle. The owners have taken all reasonable precautions to make the castle safe for visitors, and can accept no responsibility for accidents. Visitors are advised to take out their own travel insurance, including medical coverage. If needed, the French health care system is excellent. Terms & Conditions Rates are quoted in euros, with payment made by electronic interbank transfer. Reservations are confirmed upon receipt of a non-refundable 25% deposit. The balance is due six weeks prior to arrival. You are strongly advised to take out quality travel insurance as no refunds will be made. Reservations normally run from Saturday to Saturday. We ask that you endeavour to time your arrival between 17:00 and 18:00, and that you depart by 9:00. Prices and Booking Information
N.B. Please note that a proportion of all rentals and fees goes to support the Bali Children's Project. Terms & Conditions Rates are quoted in euros, with payment made by electronic interbank transfer. Reservations are confirmed upon receipt of a non-refundable 25% deposit. The balance is due six weeks prior to arrival. You are strongly advised to take out quality travel insurance as no refunds will be made. Reservations normally run from Saturday to Saturday. We ask that you endeavour to time your arrival between 17:00 and 18:00, and that you depart by 9:00. The Region Rich in history and filled with great natural beauty, this unspoilt region holds many attractions, including the Brenne wildlife sanctuary, the Atlantic seashore and the great châteaux of the Loire Valley. Other nearby attractions include: Professional Spa & Massage La Roche Posay skin care treatments Fêtes, concerts and weekly village markets Fine local wines and wineries Biking and hiking Boating, canoeing and fishing Horseback riding, Hippodrome equestrian center Golf Casino Gourmet dining Fontgombault Abbey with daily Gregorian chant Angles-sur-l'Anglin - "the most beautiful village in France" A wealth of châteaux, churches and other architectural gems St. Savin Abbey with world-famous mediæval frescoes Merovingian necropolis at Civaux Futuroscope - theme park of the moving image Getting There The Château d’Alogny lies just south of the Loire Valley between the great historic cities of Tours and Poitiers. It is located on the D5 midway (five kilometers) between the town of La Roche Posay, and the village of Lésigny-sur-Creuse. The nearest large town, Chatellerault, is a 20-minute drive away, and can be reached by TGV (high-speed train) from Paris (Montparnasse) in an hour and twenty minutes. There is also TGV service to Poitiers direct from the airport (CDG). Ryanair has regular flights between London (Stansted) and Poitiers (Biard), often at remarkably low fares. Rental cars are available in Chatellerault, Poitiers and at the airport. For those driving from England, the most convenient crossing is via the Portsmouth-Caen route. The night ferry arrives in Normandy early in the morning and one can be at Alogny in time for lunch. The cost of a berth on the ferry is minimal and well worth considering. For further details and photographs please visit the owner's website at: To book this château please contact the owner:
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