France (1350) Normandy (36) Near St Lo (2)

Normandy; near St Lo [15 miles]; Mont St Michel [30 miles]

Chateau Cotillon

sleeps up to: 14

This classic Napoleon III chateau is set in four acres of parkland just outside a cathedral city and is ideally placed to visit all of Normandy’s top tourist sights, including Mont St Michel, the D-Day beaches and the Bayeux Tapestry. This beautiful petit chateau has six luxurious bedrooms, each with en-suite bathrooms or shower rooms. Downstairs there is a huge entertaining room (over 76 square metres) with a stunning white baby grand piano. There French windows opening onto a sun drenched terrace. There is also a large kitchen, library with UK tv and a laundry room. The chateau can be rented on a self catering basis or on a B&B basis with daily cleaning. Whichever option you choose, we can arrange superb dinners, suppers, lunches and picnics each day. It is the ideal venue for celebrations, family get togethers or small business conferences. The chateau is just over an hour from the ferry ports of Caen, Cherbourg or St Malo. Alternatively, you can fly to Dinard from Stansted, Bristol or East Midlands. By train it is 3 hours from Paris. The chateau is just 20 minutes from deserted beaches with beautiful sand dunes. There are also stunning golf courses and horse riding nearby. Plus the chateau has two pet llamas that you can take for walks! The chateau was built in 1870 on the site of a small medieval castle. It has a very classic, symmetrical, look with two turrets and was originally a summer house for a judge from Paris. The chateau can sleep up to 13 guests in six ensuite rooms (four doubles, a twin and a triple). There is also a fold up bed for a child and three cribs for babies. Ground floor: Huge, open plan ground floor flooded with light from the double french doors and four sets of large windows. A 1930s white baby grand piano separates the dining room end from the salon. Each end there is a magnificent working fireplace. The dining room can comfortably seat 14. The salon area has two massive leather sofas and lots of additional chairs. The library has a large TV with satellite connection, DVD, and video. There are a wide range of books, DVDs and videos and Internet access is also available. The kitchen/breakfast room spans the width of the house. The kitchen includes a huge range which uses gas and electricity; there is also a large wood burning oven and hot plate. In additon there is a small electric oven and a microwave. Other appliances include a fridge, freezer, and dishwasher. In the laundry room there is a washer, dryer, and an American style fridge/freezer with an ice maker. There is also a cloakroom with a WC just off the hallway. First floor: On the first floor there are four bedrooms, all with en-suite facilities. All rooms are individually furnished with antiques and are of luxury hotel standard. One is a large double room with a sofa and very large en-suite bathroom. There is a bath in the centre of the room from where one can admire the great views over the garden. The Josephine room is a yellow silk-lined room with twin beds (120cm and 90cm) and an en-suite shower....room. The second bedroom is a large double with an elaborately draped bed and silk sofa. There is a bathroom with a shower over the bath. The third bedroom is a beautiful green silk-lined room with an Empire-style double bed and an en-suite shower room. Second floor: The second floor has two bedrooms with en-suite facilities. The first room is perfect for families - there is a double bed and a single bed with room for a fold up bed or cot. It has a sofa, study area, and large shower room. The other bedroom has a draped, half tester king sized bed. There is a claw foot bath in front of the window with great views over the garden. There is also an en-suite toilet and wash basin. Outside: The chateau is set in four acres of parkland filled with trees that were planted at the same time as the house was built, in 1870. Many of the trees are evergreens of differing colours, giving a lovely backdrop at any time of the year. The grounds are surrounded by 30 foot laurel hedges, giving great privacy. There are two double gated entrances which allow you to drive in one and out of the other. There is also parking for dozens of cars, even more in summer when grassed areas can be used. In summer one can enjoy the 4.5 metre splash pool available for use, cook on the barbeque, and relax on the deck chairs and around the seating/dining areas dotted around the grounds. There are also three swings in different parts of the garden.

Sleeps up to   14 Bedrooms   6 Baths   6 Pool   private		typical pricing (per week) July 4, 2010 — July 11, 2010   $10950 Pricing for all other times of year on request. Prices are subject to change; call us to confirm current pricing.