Château de Preuil - Bed & Breakfast in Cher
Château de Preuil, 18190 Vallenay, Cher
Loire Valley,
France
This Napoleonic mansion feels friendly despite its imposing columns and ornate ceilings – Pierre will introduce you to his horses while Marie whips up rum cocktails and Creole samosas from her native Réunion.
Big, airy bedrooms have oak floors and garden views across the 51 acres of wildflower-speckled meadows. Marie's 12 varieties of hens provide eggs for breakfast – served in the dining room under a Murano glass chandelier or out on the terrace when the weather's fine.
You can chat or read in the sitting room or whack a ball about on the tennis courts. Hop on the motorway to visit pretty, half-timbered Bourges or tour markets – both flea and food – in Saint-Amand-Montrond. Spend a day leisurely gliding the canals in an electric boat; dip a toe in the bassin on your return should you be inspired to swim.
Caractéristiques
- Wheelchair access
- At least one bedroom & bathroom accessible.
- Limited mobility
- At least one bedroom & bathroom accessible without steps.
- Children welcome
- Suitable for guests with children aged 3 and over.
- No smoking
- Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.
- Credit cards
- Credit or debit card payment accepted.
- English spoken
- Host speaks English, whether perfectly or not.
- Air conditioning
- Some, if not all, bedrooms are air-conditioned.
- WiFi
- Wireless internet access available.
- Pets welcome
- Please let the owner know if you want to bring pets.
- Public transport
- Within 10 miles of a bus/train station.
- Working farm
- Or vineyard.
- Owner has pets
- Animals living on the property.
- Swimming pool
- On the premises.
- Bikes available
- On the premises to hire or borrow.
- Tennis court
- On the premises.
- Vegetarian meals
- Available on request.
- Licensed premises
- Alcohol may be served.
- Cash only
- Credit or debit card payment not accepted.
- Dogs welcome
- Dogs welcome in some public rooms.
- Handpumped ales
- Pub serves four or more handpumped ales.
- Wine list
- Pub serves eight or more wines by the glass.
- Food all day
- Food is served all day long.
- Babies welcome
- Suitable for guests with a baby or toddler under 3.
- Hot tub
- Available to all guests, but may require booking.
- Garden
- Grounds for guests to explore.
- Breakfast
- Available, but may come at extra cost.
- Self check-in
- Guests can arrive here and check in independently.
- EV charger
- Electric vehicle charging point.
Local points of interest from Pierre & Marie Ducas:
Points d'intérêt locaux proposés par
Pierre & Marie Ducas:
- The park surrounding the chateau was built in 1846 by the romantic Count of Choulot landscaper who adapted some of the English landscape architect Capability Brown’s ideas. Beautiful shaded paths made for strolling.
- 12 horses and ponies are hosted in the property and you can head to the fields and get to know them. Some are old and retired but still in good shape.
- Our region is the Berry which is one of the oldest province of France.It has a discreet charm including themes such as Romanesque architecture, ancient villages, gardens, forests.
- Nearby we recommend: The Abbey of Noirlac, one of the best preserved Cistercian abbeys in Europe.The feudal castles of Meillant and Ainay-le-Vieil.The Romanesque churches of Orval, Celle, Nozières, Ineuil...
- You can also discover the gardens of Drulon and the Priory of Orsan. You will be able to enjoy the forest of Tronçais, one of the oldest and biggest forest of oaks of Europe. The old and new parquets of our house come from it. .
- The old town of Bourges, its cathedral, the Palis Jacques Coeur and its pedestrian streets lined with old houses, it's perfect to visit.
