Chateau de la Vallee, Breathtaking Chateau and Cottage with outdoor heated pool

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The Normandy Region

Just 15 minutes drive away is the sleepy coastal town of Criel-sur-Mer with its huge expanse of beach. If you’re looking for a livelier seaside town, then Le Treport and Mers-les-Bain are about 20 minutes drive away and well worth a visit for their fantastic restaurants, interesting architecture and antique shops.
The city of Eu, with its striking cathedral is well worth a visit and the cities of Dieppe and Abbeville are only 30 minutes drive away.
It’s also well worth making the 40 minute journey to the beautiful seaside town of St Valery-sur-somme with its huge array of pretty boats moored where the Somme meets the sea. The shops are lovely here, as is the seafood! For glorious sandy beaches, Le Crotoy is a little farther north.
If you feel like venturing further afield, Paris is only 2 hours away with Disneyland and Parc Asterix being favourites for the children.
Day trips can be made to the bird sanctuary at Marquenterre, Le Touquet with its infamous golfing, Monet’s garden at Giverny and the battlefields of the Somme are on the doorstep as well as the amazing chateaux of Eu and Rambures.

 

Dieppe Area

Grandcourt is a typical pretty French country village with a breathtaking church and just two shops – a grocers, and that all-important bakers where after a three minute walk you will be able to buy your freshly baked bread and croissants each morning for breakfast. The village also has its own very authentic bar in the village square. The locals are very friendly and it’s impossible to pass someone in the street without them saying a friendly “bonjour”.
The village is right on the edge of the beautiful forest of Eu with its amazing cycle paths and walks and less than 10 minutes drive through the forest brings you to the picturesque market town of Blangy-sur-Bresle with its lively Sunday morning market and eclectic collection of shops as well as a large supermarket.

 

Getting There

Fly to Beauvais with Ryanair from Dublin and hire a car. It is then just an hour and a half to the Chateau.
Ferries available to Le Havre, Dieppe or Calais.

Nearest Travel Links

• Airport: Beauvais (80 km)
• Ferry: Dieppe (25 km)
• Railway: Blangy (12 km)

 

Suitable types of Holiday Dieppe

• Fishing
• Horse riding
• Watersports
• Mountain Biking
• Swimming
• Walking

 

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Exterior Facilities in Chateau de la Vallee, Breathtaking Chateau and Cottage with outdoor heated pool

• Balcony/Terrace
• BBQ
• Bicycles available
• Parking space
• Secure parking
• Shared garden
• Shared outdoor swimming pool
• Children's playground

 

The outdoor heated shared pool is a generous 10 x 5 metres and there are plenty of loungers to go round plus five acres of gardens to lose yourself in. It is surrounded by a fence keeping the garden safe for smaller children. The pool is open from early April to late October.
The five acres of private gardens are traversed by the pretty river Yres. There are some stunning views looking down to the water from the bridges as well as riverside walks within the grounds. There is a formal garden at the front of the property, a huge lawned area at the back which is fenced off where it meets the river so children can play safely in the garden. There are bridges over the river to a secret garden area, an orchard and the owners’ very own island which is wonderful for meditation sessions! There is also a large duck pond, home to seven friendly ducks, as well as a large meadow with a 12th century church ruin on it to explore. The meadow is also home to our two ponies and a donkey Pepito (or Pete for short!), who love meeting our guests.

 

Rental Details

Swimming pool open April to October. It is heated and unlike some other pools it is warm even if the weather is cool!

 

Facilities in Chateau de la Vallee, Breathtaking Chateau and Cottage with outdoor heated pool

• CD player
• Central heating
• Cooker
• Dish washer
• DVD player
• Freezer
• Fridge
• Hairdryer
• Highchair
• Internet access
• Iron
• Kettle
• Linen provided
• Log fire
• Microwave
• Television
• Toaster
• Towels provided
• Washing machine

All kitchens are fully equipped with dishwashers, washing machines, microwaves, ovens and hobs etc. Each unit has Satellite TV with English channels and all have hi-fis, i-pod docking stations, games consoles with games and DVD players plus a selection of books, toys and games. All bedrooms in the West Wing have their own flat screen TV and a DVD player.

 

Bedrooms / Bathrooms

• Bedrooms (11)
• Bathrooms (7)
• Ensuite (6)
• WCs (9)

 

Sleeps a Maximum of 26 people:

• Single Beds (12)
• Double Beds (7)
• Cots (4)

 

Furniture

• Dining Seats (26)
• Lounge Seats (26)

 

Guest Book

21 July, 2007 saw five adults and three children (8,5 & 4)arrive to stay in the East Wing of the Chateau. The location, grounds and the Chateau itself were fantastic. The local Agent (English speaking)greeted us warmly and explained everything relevant. The complimentary welcome pack was generous and the chilled champagne allowed us to celebrate the commencement of our vacation! The interior of the Chateau was immaculate, bed linen sparkling and towels pure white and soft. In terms of content, everything had been carefully thought of and lacked nothing....even down to books, DVD's and games for the children. All of the rooms are spacious, well equipped and comfortable. Within the beautiful grounds, the swimming pool, ponies, donkey, swings and BBQ area provided relaxed entertainment. 'Locals' in the village were very friendly and a visit to the Bakers(fabulous selction of different breads baked fresh daily) an absolute 'must' ! Exploring the forest, countryside and beaches was exciting and rewarding. This was our first 'self-catering' vacation (we are normally 5 star hotel guests) but definitely will not be our last! From our initial enquiry to sad departure at the end of our stay, the Owner and Agent were delightfully friendly, helpful and accommodating. We would highly recommend this Chateau for your next, or future, vacation.

Stephen Boyes, High Wycombe, UK