Les Forges vacation rentals

I am a bit biased as this chateau was the home of one of my ancestors in the 16th century. I took my 85 year old father there with other members of our family for about a week. It was an excellent base for our side trips to Poitiers, Tours and La Rochelle. In several rooms, here are copies of a well researched book (in French) telling the amazing history of the chateau. Richard the Lionheart and his mother Eleanor of Acquitaine stayed here. It can be a bit cool inside during cold weather because of the 15 foot ceilings but the owner warned us by email and we were prepared. There is an excellent fireplace in the dining room and they supplied enough wood for us to have a roaring fire every night. It is the quietest place I have ever stayed. There is no noise except wind and the ravens who live in the donjon (old round tower). The owners do not live on site but communicated (in English) well by email before our visit to supply details. There are small charges to rent bed linens and towels which you reserve in advance (and pay for at the beginning of your stay) and you pay cash for the heating that you use at the end of the visit. Neither of these policies are unusual for rentals in France.