Chateau Des Reves

The Comte and Comtesse welcome you to their home, the Chateau des Reves, a truly magnificent and historically significant castle for rent. This is one of the most exceptional locations to holiday in Normandy. The Chateau des Reves offers 8 bedrooms, sleeping 15 guests in wonderful old world style and comfort. The chateau has a superb swimming pool and a hard court tennis court. The Chateau des Reves is situated in Cotentin, 15 minutes away from the iconic Second World War landing beaches and the unforgettable scenes at St Mere l’Eglise. The surrender of Cherbourg to the allied forces on the 26th June 1944 was signed in the Chateau des Reves between the American and the German Generals. The drawing room is as it was during the conflict so you are walking back in time. The décor will surpass all your expectations. There is also internet connection for those wishing to conduct business. Good news! For a little extra, this property can be booked as a Vill’otelYey! Wait… what is that? It’s the perfect combo of the privacy of your own personal villa, with all the luxury and convenience of a hotel. What can be arranged? Breakfast, cleaning, welcome drinks and hamper, plus more! Check the ’Extras’ tab for all the details. Features: The Chateau des Reves has 8 guest rooms comprising of a single, 2 twins, 2 doubles, 2 Queen suites and a King suite. All bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms and a telephone outlet. The maximum capacity of the château is 15 adults and 2 infants. The entry to the château ground floor is through a double hall in Carrara marble, leading to the drawing rooms on the 1st floor and the bedrooms on the 2nd floor. The ground floor contains a very spacious dining room that can seat up to 20 people, a light and modern kitchen, and a large billiards room to add to an enjoyment of the guests. On the first floor you will appreciate the vast drawing room, there is a library with Louis XVI wood panelling and a stunning fireplace in Carrara marble. The music room and the games room is Louis XV. There is a double bedroom with en-suite bathroom. The bedrooms are mostly on the second floor. The bedrooms have all been decorated by leading European interior designers in the elegant French 18th century style but are also up to date with all modern comfort from internet connection in the rooms and heated towel rails in all the bathrooms. There are 7 bedrooms on the second floor, each with its own modern en-suite bathroom. This superb chateau has 6 hectares of private land, a 12x6m heated swimming pool, a Weber gas BBQ for 14 guests, a private hard court tennis court, a children’s play house and many outbuildings. Location: Chateau des Reves is 20 km from Cherbourg, and the nearest major town is Valognes at 3km. Terms & Conditions: Security deposit? €1500 paid via bank transfer to the owner one month before arrival and refunded two weeks after departure, subject to full inspection. Arrival time? 4 p.m. Departure time? 10 a.m. Energy costs included? Yes up to 19C. 2023: between €300 and €500, payable locally. Linen & towels included? All linen and towels are included in the rental price. Pets welcome? On request only. Changeover day? Saturday in June, July and August. Flexible during all other periods. End of stay cleaning included? Included in the rental price. Smoking Allowed? No smoking in the property. Insurance? 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. Tax? French Visitors Tax payable locally (typically costs €1-€3 per adult per night- please enquire if exact amount is required). Minimum stay? 7 nights in June, July & August. 5 nights during all other periods.