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Main Castle Accommodates up to 20   Using the main castle entrance, reserved for the tenants, access to the hall and main staircase which leads to the first floor (US : second floor) where all the bedrooms are located:  The bedrooms are completely independent . For a" virtual visit" of these rooms , you can click on the  pictures to see larger photos or go to : Bedroom-suites photo album.   The Suite "Diane de Poitiers"  with romantic canopied   bed and single bed in main bedroom and  sofa-bed for 2  in the second room, full En-Suite bathroom, kitchenette. For  up to  5  persons. 3-sided view of the park, Diane's pool, forest and main courtyard. Even from your bathtub, you can see lawns and hundreds of years old trees...                Bedroom Suite  "Les Moutons " with 3 single beds, full bathroom En-Suite. For  3 persons , decorated with famous 18th century "Toile de Jouy ". Kitchenette. Views of park and forest.         Bedroom Suite  "George Sand "  with  two double beds   , full  bathroom En-Suite, kitchenette. For up to 4 persons....Once the famous 19th century French writer's chamber....Views of park and forest.       Bedroom Suite "Les Bucoliques" with one double bed and one single bed, full private shower room En-Suite. For 2-3 persons. Romantic balcony. Views of park and forest.     Apartment suite "Les Cerfs"  located on the second floor (US: third floor)  with breathtaking views on the Park and forest           A very large  dining-room  -  sitting-room  -   bedroom  with  one double bed and 1 single bed              one bedroom  with one double bed and 1 single bed   a well equiped kitchenette  and a full  bathroom.             If you are patient (and wake up early!), you can watch dears, roebucks and more animals in the park.       A large 19th-century dining-room  , with nice furniture     On the ground floor (US : first floor) of the castle a few meters from the main entrance a large French door opens on to the independent sitting- room / dining room ,  luxurious and comfortable  with huge table , period chairs , several antique and modern sofas and armchairs to relax. This unit is independent from the others and has no communication with bedrooms. Television   with Satellite TV (CNN and many international channels )  and CD player .                             A second  smaller  dining room next to the main one with  kitchen  (electric stove, oven, dishwasher, coffeemaker, fridge ).         A third  dining room next to the main one , in the style of a Winter Garden

The Rose Garden Cottage (Self-contained Guest House)  accommodates 4-6 Surrounded  by all kind of "old fashioned " flowers from spring to autumn , overlooking the Rose Garden and Diane's pool: the independent and spacious self contained cottage, at once rustic and luxurious. For a" virtual visit" of the cottage , you can click on the  pictures to see larger  photos or go to photo albums : Cottage's photo album   Cozy living room with period dining table and  chairs,  rustic furniture, television...views on rose garden and castle's main courtyard.               Fully equipped kitchenette: cooker, oven, fridge/freezer washing-machine, dishwasher microwave, coffeemaker, iron, ironing table, china, cutlery, glasses pots, pans, utensils...   Fully carpeted Room with a wonderful canopied double-bed ,plus a single bed and rustic furniture,  large walk-in wardrobe. Views on rose garden and forest.   Fully carpeted Room with 3 single  beds , rustic furniture. Views on castle's main courtyard lawns.   Cozy sitting-room corner.   Full bathroom with large corner bath tub, washing basin, toilets. Views on castle's main courtyard lawns.   Terrace in the middle of all sorts of flowers roses and  trees ,nearby the very romantic Diane's pond , and large lawn  with    garden furniture

The Red Horse Cottage (Self-contained Guest House)  accommodates 2-4 Semi detached cottage next to Rose Garden Cottage,  including: Bedroom on a level with the garden, with double-bed and  two single  beds, large French window opening on the park.     Dining room-kitchen with full equipment. Large shower room and toilets.

 

Outside sports ground

Nice area for amateur  ball games: soccer,  handball. See photos at bottom of page: The Park photo album

Park

Rates per week for up to 30:

	July and August           :   5,000 Euros
	All other periods         :   4,500 Euros

 

 

Note: The weekly rates include all charges ,water, electricity, gas, taxes.  ( Rates  including  central heating  from October 1st to April 30th,  when many gites and holiday rentals charge extra costs for heating ) .

These premises are rented to one party at the time. You will be the only party in the castle ...The owners live in a private wing  excluded in this rental proposal.   Accommodations are self-contained : each unit is independent and has private entrance. The park is not open to visitors and is reserved to our guests. The Castle area is pedestrian only: no cars except for maintenance, no pollution. Renting for 16-20, you will be the only party inside the castle's gates. This haven of tranquility is deliciously  romantic

 

Arrival and Departure Time:

Arrival  Saturday :  4  p.m. to 6 pm.  Departure : the following  Saturday 9 a.m.

Security Deposit: returned after  departure: 1,200 Euros

Note: This is not a hotel.  We do not serve breakfast nor meals.

Household linens (sheets, towels) and housekeeping are not included. . . Linens can be rented from a local organization. Please inquire.

Optional Services by outside suppliers : Your hosts will provide you with all the information, but you must hire these services directly.

 

 Rental Terms and Conditions 

Sorry, pets are not accepted.

At the time of reservation the tenant shall pay a non-refundable 30% security deposit of the total rental price. The reservation can be cancelled, but the non-refundable deposit is forfeited.

The remaining balance of  70% must be paid 45 days before arrival. If  the tenant has  not credited it to the  to  the owner's account  30 days before arrival, he is considered to  have cancelled reservation and the owner has the right to find other client  for the same period.

The security deposit has to be paid before  arrival , and is refunded according to French laws on Holiday Rentals.

An inventory of fixtures and detailed furniture inventory is  is available for the tenant.

At your departure, the premises should be left as clean and tidy as on arrival.

The private quarters of the owners are excluded in this rental proposal. The owners and their employees , gardener... keep the right to care about the garden , cut and water the grass ,and do the necessary maintenance with maximum discretion.

Guests are requested to use the parking at about hundred meters from the castle. The access of the parking is limited to private or family cars and strictly forbidden for Busses, coaches, heavy vehicles, camping cars, big trailers. Camping in forbidden on the grounds.

The described premises are at the tenant's disposal, except for cases of absolute necessity or technical reasons beyond the owner's control.

Depending on availability, you may rent the castle for shorter time periods or week-ends.

Please consult us for any special requests.

Easy navigation bar : find all the information you want Castle Self Catering Accommodations   :  For 10-14    For 14-20   For 20-30 Self catering Cottages  :  For 2    For 3     For 4-6    For 6-10    Apartments:   For 2-3    For 3    For 4-5  For 4-6  Taylor made   Bedroom suite :  Suite for 2-3 Apartment  suites for short stays :  Short Stays Rates  and Reservation  : Rates in Euros   Rates in USD   Reservations  General Information : Local Attractions and sights   Directions and map  About the landlords   Castle's History  Links  Photo albums : The castle    Dining room and  sitting-room   Bedrooms    The cottages   The park  Romantic  pictures Home page  : Home

Email directly the landlords , Mr et Mme Rebillard d'Alba :  Email :   rentals@a-castle-for-rent.com Url : http://www.a-castle-for-rent.com Telephone from outside of France:  33 5 49.42.05.46 Telephone from France: 05.49.42.05.46 Our postal address :  Chateau de la Guillonniere  86410 Dienne  France