Description
Live like royalty when you stay at this beautiful château in the Loire Valley. Built by a French nobleman over two centuries ago, Château de Flora offers a unique taste of history alongside fantastic amenities and great charm.
Be amazed by the grandiose living spaces on the ground floor. The main salon showcases its 16th century tapestries on the wood-panelled walls whilst antique furnishings surround the marble fireplace. The second salon is ideal for delightful evenings playing cards or listening to music; in the summer open up the French windows leading to the terrace and gardens. Enjoy fine dining with family and friends in the majestic dining room after creating a feast in the brilliantly equipped kitchen. Even kids have been thought of with a lovely children’s corner featuring toys and games.
Up to 13 guests can sleep in six beautifully decorated bedrooms, each one strikingly individual – will you stay in one of the charming bedrooms with its own en suite bathroom decorated with Toile de Jouy wallpaper, the pretty double with its own library cabinet of English and French books or the delightful twin looking over the French gardens? Don’t miss the little chapel on the second floor as well, another one of the enchanting attractions of this home.
Set in over seventy acres of parkland, Château de Flora features a heated swimming pool, private tennis court, table tennis, boules and badminton – enough to keep all the family entertained. Explore the arboretum of over 200 species of rare trees, pick flowers in the walled kitchen garden and relax by the fishing pond.
If you can tear yourself away from the château then you’ll find wine tours, historic villages, canoeing on the Loire and some of France’s most magnificent castles close by. Try local cuisine at the Michelin starred restaurant 10 minutes away or visit the atmospheric on a Thursday morning in Ancenis. The Mont of Saint-Michel day trip is a must and The Puy du Fou medieval park in Les Epesses is fun for all. /n Security deposit /n €1500 is paid to the owner one month before arrival and refunded two weeks after departure, subject to full inspection. /n Arrival time /n 5:00 p.m. /n Departure time /n 10:00 a.m. /n Energy costs included? /n Included in the rental price. There may be a charge for the low seasons. /n Linen & towels included? /n All linen, bath and pool towels are included in the rental price. /n Changeover day /n Saturday. All other changeover days on request outside of the high season. /n Pets welcome? /n Not allowed. /n End of stay cleaning included? /n Included in the rental price. However, guests are required to leave the accommodation clean, tidy and in the same condition as on their arrival. Any extra cleaning, laundry, maintenance and/or rubbish disposal required will be charged against the security deposit. /n Smoking Allowed? /n No smoking in the property. /n Insurance /n It is recommended that all guests take out insurance to cover against potential cancellation and any accidental damage caused during your stay at the property. /n Other Ts and Cs /n At guest request additional staff can be hired at the following rate:
- Cleaning lady: 14 euro/hr (A cleaner will come twice weekly.)
- Cook: 20 euro/hr
- Childminder: 10 euro/hr
- Horse Riding Instructor: 30 euro/hr /n Minimum stay /n 7 nights approximately June to end-September. 2 nights during all other periods. /n Heating costs included? /n Yes. /n Tax /n French Visitors Tax payable locally (typically costs approximately between €1-€3 per adult per night- please enquire if exact amount is required).
/n Other Ts and Cs /n Please note that groups under 30 and single sex groups are not accepted. /n Other Ts and Cs /n Weddings, stag/hen parties and special celebrations are not allowed. /n Pool heating charge? /n No. Please note that like all heated pools, pool heating and water temperature are reliant on weather and outside temperatures. /n Pool opening dates? /n Please note that pool opening dates are subject to local weather conditions and pool maintenance requirements and that cooler months may not be suitable for swimming.
/n Other Ts and Cs /n Only experienced riders may ride the chateau's horses and only if they have the relevant insurance. /n Other Ts and Cs /n Guests will be required to sign a copy of the owner's rental terms before their arrival.
