Entire House / Apartment Dignac Chateau Sleeps 10 Pool Wifi (Villebois-Lavalette, France)

About Dignac Chateau Sleeps 10 Pool Wifi

Surrounded by a wooded park of 22 acres, chateau is a gorgeous holiday and wedding venue dating back to the 16th century and fully refurbished in 2016. Conveniently located just a short drive from Poitiers and Limoges, it originally belonged to the Boiceau family. The Protestant lawyer, author of works of jurisprudence and writings in the Poitevin dialect, Jean Boiceau was born here in 1513. In the 19th century, the château was bought by the Du Verrier de Boulzat family, who built a modern castle near to the old building.The main chateau occupies an area of 660m² nestled in the heart of a wooded park of 19 hectares and offers accommodation for up to 24 guests - with its additional annex building and three lodges, the whole estate provides accommodation for up to 80 guests.The spacious ground floor comprises of 2 luxury lounges, 2 dining rooms and a large kitchen. There is also a magnificent banquet hall, with adjoining professional kitchen, which has a capacity of up to 120 seated guests and 240 standingguests. In addition, the Pool Hall provides seating for up to 60 guests and can welcome up to 120 standing guests. On this level there is also an en-suite bedroom.The remaining bedrooms and bathrooms are spread over the first and second floors, each of which boast a lounge.Each room has been decorated with great care and tastefully furnished with antiques. The decor remains faithful to the 19th century but with an elegant and modern touch.     There are 10 bedrooms and 7 bathrooms. Three bedrooms are perfect for families wishing to sleep in proximity of the children. Bathrooms are all equipped with hairdryer, soap, and towels. In IIn addition, the venue offers a large air-conditioned annex, which can accommodate up to 44 guests in 12 bedrooms sleeping 2 to 5 people each. There are also three pretty air-conditioned lodges, sleeping up to four guests each, bringing the total capacity of the estate to 80 guests. The outdoor spaces are just as impressive: there is a brand new heated swimming pool and a stunning white stone terrace equipped with comfortable sunloungers and parasols. During your stay you can enjoy the quiet of this house, surrounded by a beautiful wooded park that will delight your guests. Bikes and outdoor games are also available and there is a Bootcamp exercise loop in the park. The Charentes River is  easily reached from the property and the château  can organise canoeing, kayaking, fishing and a lot more. The caretakers live discreetly on site in a separate cottage and are always available to help you during your stay.chateau benefits from a strategic location in the heart of the beautiful and sunny Charente region, just about an hour away from Poitiers and Limoges. The closest town is Benest.Local Activities ZooTennisHorseback ridingGolfingFishingCognac TourVineyard TourFarm tourDay Trips: famous château of the Loire Valley, Bordeaux, Cognac, Futuroscope theme park in Poitiers. This is such an impressively restored venue offering a choice of two magnificent banqueting halls, one with a striking view over the pool. The tree lined drive through the extensive wooded park of 22 acres adds a sense of grandeur to any special occasion. As well as being a stylish and truly beautiful location, the owners recognise some of the challenges of planning a perfectly personalised wedding from afar and offer the expertise of a planner and team of professional caterers should you need them. 80 family and friends can stay within the château and grounds, helpful when all night dancing is allowed here! Wedding Reception A reception for up to 100 people can be held inside the château reception room or for up to 90 people outside on the large terrace. These two reception areas can be joined by opening glass doors to create a space for over 100 people to sit. After dinner, dancing can take place in a special dancing room next to the swimming pool– here there is a draft beer bar on one side and space for the DJ on the other. Dancing can continue as late as you like as there are no music restrictions. Wedding Ceremony A ceremony for up to 150 guests can take place in the front or back gardens of Château de la Belle. An English-speaking celebrant is available locally – suggested by the owners. Where to Stay Up to 80 people can sleep onsite: 24 people in the main château, 40 in the big gite and a further 12 people in 3 small chalets, all on-site. 7km away there is room for a further 40 people to stay in local hostels. The owners can provide details of local taxi firms for short trips around the local area. Wedding Planning The owners can recommend an English-speaking wedding planner or clients may arrange their own. Catering The owners can recommend local caterers or clients may arrange their own. Wedding Packages N/A Other information The château works best for groups of 100 people or under. Larger events can be accommodated on request. There is a 2-night minimum stay when holding your event at the château. The owners can also rent luxury cars for photos / the wedding day. Marquee is advisable/necessary for groups of over 100 people. Please note that any event rental may be subject to additional charges, venue hire fees and to a higher security deposit, which will be in addition to any published rental rates and fees. All events are on request only and subject to prior agreement from the owner, who reserves the right to refuse all events without their prior authorisation.1) Chateau + Annex + 3 Lodges (80 pax)2) Chateau + Annex + 2 Lodges (76 pax)3) Chateau + Annex + 1 Lodge (72 pax)4) Chateau + Annex (68 pax)5) Chateau Only (24 pax)Chateau Interior (24 pax /10 bedrooms / 7 bathrooms)Ground Floor - 300m2- 2 Dining rooms (22 and 12 seats respectively)- Fully equipped kitchen- Banquet Hall with Professional kitchen (120 m2, cap.: 120 seated / 240 standing)- Pool Hall (60m2, cap.: 60 seated/ 120 standing)- Constance bedroom with double bed, en-suite bathroom and WC- Office corner with Wi-Fi printer, video-projector, paper board, tables and chairs- Bluetooth music connectionFirst Floor - Celestine bedroom with double bed, en-suite bathroom and WC- Louise bedroom with sofa bed- Josephine bedroom with 1 double and 1 single bed- Rose bedroom with 2 single beds- Appoline bedrooms with 2 singles and 1 double beds, en-suite shower room- Eugenie bedroom with double bed and en-suite shower room- Marguerite bedroom with double bed and en-suite bathroom with WC- Shower room- W.C.- Living roomSecond Floor- Angelique bedroom with 140cm bed- Ernestine bedroom with 1 double and 1 single bed, en-suite bathroom and WC- Living room Annex (44 pax / 12 bedrooms / 4 shower rooms)- 12 bedrooms sleeping 2 to 5 people each- 4 shower rooms- 4 WCs- 4 wash-basins- Air conditioning The Lodges (12 pax)Three lodges sleeping 4 guests each. Each lodgecomes equipped with a double bed (160x200cm), a sofa bed (140x190cm), a private bathroom, a separate W.C. and air conditioning. Outside Grounds- Heated Swimming Pool (size: 12m x5m / depth: from 1.10m to 1.80 m)- White stone pool terrace area- Sun loungers and umbrellas- Tables and chairs are available for outdoor catering.- Bikes for 8 adults and 4 children (free of charge)- Basic equipment for pool and lawn games. - 22 acres park with a Bootcamp exercise loop of 1.3 kmEnergy costs included?: Yes.Heating costs included?: No,€150/day if required.Linen&towels included?: Yes, including pool towels.Security deposit:€4000 paid to the owner by credit card prior to arrival.Arrival time: After 5.00 p.m. (flexible).Departure time: Before 11.00 a.m. (flexible).End of stay cleaning included?: Please, leave the property in the same state as you found it. If cleaning is needed, this will be charged at €30/hour. Pets welcome?: On request. Please enquire.Pool heating charge?: No.Smoking Allowed?: Outside only.Minimum stay: 3 nights. Shorter stays of 1 or 2 nights are also possible on request and charged at the 3-nights advertised rates.Changeover day: Flexible.Other Ts and Cs: The annex must be booked in addition to the main chateau for up to 68 guest. The lodges are also available as additional accommodation to the chateau and the annex for up to 72, 76 and 80 guests respectively. Chef/Cook AvailableBabysitting AvailableOn-Site ConciergeAdditional information:This is a beautiful 25 bedroom property located in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France.This chateau, in Benest, is a comfortable property sleeping 80 people.The property has 14 bathrooms.The chateau offers superb accommodation, including modern luxuries such as a swimming pool, heated pool, internet access, air conditioning, cable TV and central heating.You can easily kick back and relax, making use of its great facilities.This wonderful chateau does not allow pets. The chateau unfortunately does not currently have disabled access.If you’re interested in staying in this lovely chateau for your dream holiday, get in touch with the Travelopo team today!This property has the following amenities:Cable TV, games facilities, heated pool, internet access, swimming pool