Location: Coutances, Lower-Normandy, France, Europe (1hr to Caen or Cherbourg ferry ports, Mont St Michel, Bayeux)
Accommodations: Country House / Chateau, 6 Bedrooms + Detached Unit, 8 Baths (Sleeps 17-19)
Keywords: Chateau, Guest House, Gite, bed and breakfast, holiday rental, all inclusive family holidays
Le Castel is a luxurious Napoleon III chateau with just three family suites, which each contain two interconnecting bedrooms.
There are also two self catering gites/cottages in the grounds with two bedrooms and two bathrooms.
You can hire anything from one suite on a B&B basis to the whole chateau for up to 19 people - all ensuite.
Le Castel is ideal for parties or weddings - it has a great house party atmosphere. It is available on a self catering basis or with part or full catering.
Le Castel is set in four acres of parkland, near the cathedral city of Coutances. Beautiful beaches are 20 minutes away.
Top tourist sights include the D Day Beaches (35 minutes away), Mont St Michel (75 mins), Bayeux Tapestry (45 mins).
Evening meals can be served at the chateau by candle light or under the stars on the terrace.
Le Castel is an hour from the ferry ports of Caen and Cherbourg. It is two hours by train from Paris.
Le Castel has a relaxed, friendly atmosphere - it is like staying with friends. Enjoy a fully catered break in the chateau or have the freedom of self catering in the gite or the main chateau.
The six rooms in the chateau convert into three two bedroomed suites for families who want interconnecting rooms.
During the summer holidays we offer all inclusive breaks for families, which include accommodation, all food and drinks plus some child care. Prices from €2,200 for a family of four for a week.
We are sold out from July 9 to Sept 3 in the chateau
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Wood Fireplace
- Wood Stove
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Double Bed
- Twin/Single Bed
- Child Bed
- Crib
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV : Channels in English available
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library : Wide selection of videos and DVDs
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library
- Shared Pool
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : Chateau - Stunning kitchen with breakfast area. €32,000 La Cornue range with electric and wood burning ovens plus an open fire for cooking Cottage: large dining kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Catering Available : We offer fully catered breaks int he chateau, which tend to be more popular than self catering ones. We can cater to your requirements. Weddings of up to 50 people can be arranged.
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Communications
- Telephone
- WiFi (Wireless Internet) : Wi-fi is availabe in the chateau and the cottage in the grounds
- Other Amenities
- Fireplaces, wi-fi access, Full Kitchen in self catering gite
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly : Please mention pets when enquiring. We will normanlly take small dogs.
- Kid Friendly : We have three very popular family suites of two rooms and two bathrooms. We offer children's meals in the kitchen so adults can sit down to dinner in peace later. You can hear children in the rooms above with or without a baby monitor
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
- Hot Air Ballooning
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Restaurants
- Shelling
- Hiking
- Other Activities
- Walking, Paintballing
Rate Details (In Euro)
Bed & Breakfast for a family of four in the Chateau from €220/night
Evening meals €45 euro for five courses plus coffee.
Self catering in 2 bed cottage in the grounds from €400 to 990 a week.
Hire all six rooms in the chateau from €500 per night self catering
Gites - second week half price in low season.
All inclusive family holidays from €2,200 for a family of four for a week
Superb venue for weddings - Camelot style marquee in the grounds
Hire the chateau and the gite for a special party or wedding
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 2004
Le Castel owner Jon Barnsley moved to France five years ago. He was previously showbiz editor and travel editor of Britain's largest newspaper. He continues to write travel articles for UK national newspapers. He says: "I have travelled the world and stayed in all sorts of holiday accommodation. I hope I have brought the best of my experiences to Le Castel. The idea is that Le Castel is a cross between a boutique coutnry hotel and a B&B. Our over-riding concern is to be friendly and make you feel at home."
Why the Owner Chose Coutances
Le Castel is in a stunning area of natural beauty with beautiful beaches and countryside. Rural life in France is like going back in time 30 years. There is no crime and the people are friendly.
The Unique Benefits of this Country House / Chateau
Le Castel is set in beautiful parkland near the cathedral city of Coutances. It is ideally placed to see all of Normandy's top tourist sights without having to move accommodation. We hav a 5.5metre (18ft) swimming pool.
Property Photos
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- Self catering two bed, two bath cottage - the lounge
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- The spacious salon - over 76 sq metres (818sq feet) with doors onto terrace
Traveler Reviews (10)
Guest: Mark and Briony
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Date of Stay: 08/18/10
Review Submitted: 01/06/11
Le Castel is the loveliest place we’ve ever stayed. We’ve stayed here 3 times and had our wedding here in August, when we spent 4 nights in the châteaux with all our family. We had the most amazing time, not only on our wedding day, but the whole time we were there. The setting was so perfect, and John’s attention to detail was amazing. The house itself is so welcoming, we felt right at home there straight away, and John was the perfect host. The food he cooked was delicious, and nothing was too much trouble. We can’t recommend this place enough and we’re hoping to go back next year to celebrate our anniversary!
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Guest: Mrs JK
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Date of Stay: 09/15/10
Review Submitted: 01/06/11
I recently returned from a short break in Normandy staying in Le Castel, and had a wonderful time. The house itself is beautiful - it is big enough to look very grand, but also small enough to still feel very homely and comfortable. The salon and dining room are beautifully furnished with a very varied range of antiques, including some very quirky touches. Our room (the Napoleon room) was equally stunning - very large, with a lovely antique walnut bed and marble fireplace, wooden shutters and an absolutely huge bathroom. The views out of the windows over the large lawn surrounded by some lovely trees was just wonderful. Jon is a fantastic host - nothing was too much trouble, and we were made to feel very welcome. The evening meals at Le Castel were the highlight of our stay. Fantastic food, all locally sourced and including a variety of local specialties. Considering the quality of the food, the four courses and of course the impressive surroundings you are eating in it is great value. There are also some lovely local restaurants in the area, but we actually preferred dinning at Le Castel. The local area is beautiful - lots of winding country lanes, a stunning, windswept beach (montmartin sur mer) less than half an hour away and a very impressive cathedral in local town of Coutances - but Le Castel was also perfectly located for visiting all of Normandy's best known sights such as Mont St Michelle, Bayeux and the D-Day beaches. And to top it all off, Le Castel is home to two beautiful Burmese cats, Kylie and Robbie. Highly recommended.
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Guest: Stephen - London
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Date of Stay: 07/07/10
Review Submitted: 01/06/11
Very friendly service, lovely food and SUCH great accommodation. I've been back every year for four years now and can't wait till my next trip - I now think of it as my home in France.
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Guest: Lynn
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Date of Stay: 08/06/06
Review Submitted: 08/06/06
Thank you for a wonderful week. The gite and chateau grounds suited our needs perfectly. The welcome basket was a nice touch. All your helpful suggestions for sightseeing and provisions were great.
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Guest: Mervyn
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Date of Stay: 08/06/06
Review Submitted: 08/06/06
Thank you for a truly memorable Golden Wedding. I have just taken in 115 photos for printing - they are the must haves. Le Castel is wonderful and provided just the atmosphere and setting we had hoped for. You made us so welcome. What a truly memorable house party.
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