Chateau de Minargent - Self-catering château in Charente-Maritime
Route de Cognac, 17470 Aulnay de Saintonge, Charente-Maritime
Poitou - Charentes,
France
The elegant house rises smartly from the fringes of Aulnay, one of the Charente-Maritime’s loveliest towns; over the years it’s been a distillery, girls’ school and the local lido. Enter to a large hallway, a baby grand piano and rooms of sophisticated style with Eastern treasures dotted here and there. Everything is measured, nothing over the top.
You could gather the whole clan here to celebrate a special birthday or anniversary; there are a few houses around but it feels very private. You might not feel the pull to leave, with a pool, boules and jungle gym for sunny days and a big kitchen, cinema room and gym when the weather turns.
Fire up the barbecue and dine under the stars. You’re rural but there’s plenty nearby: caves, cognac distilleries, the cobbled streets of Saint-Jean-d’Angély. Borrow the bikes to get you there.
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.
Electricity included
Open fire / woodburner
Microwave oven
Central heating
Mobile reception
Television
Barbecue
Dishwasher
Cooked meals available
Washing machine
Restaurant within 3 miles
Shop within 3 miles
Pub within 3 miles
Relaxation areas
Breakfast available
Breakfast included
Oven
Hob
Spa on site
Bar on site
Free parking on site
Free parking nearby
Paid parking nearby
Local points of interest from Lisa & Stuart Bunce:
Points d'intérêt locaux proposés par
Lisa & Stuart Bunce:
- Market square: Aulnay has a quaint market square with multiple cafes/bars and bakeries perfect to grab a drink and watch the world go by. On Thursday and Sunday mornings there is a market at the square.
- Cognac is only 40 mins drive away, a lovely town famous for its brandy.
- Saintes is also only 40 mins drive from the Chateau, offering different dining options and bars, based on the banks of the Charente river it makes for a great walk on a fine day.
- The coastal town of La Rochelle is just over an hour away, offering a lovely harbour with many different genres of restaurants. There is also lots of shops to look around along with the La Rochelle aquarium being popular for families with children.
- Both Il de Re and Il d'Oleron are approx. 2 hours away from the Chateau. A full day can be spent riding bikes and visiting the sandy beaches the islands have to offer.
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Route de Cognac, 17470 Aulnay de Saintonge, Charente-Maritime
