Key Highlights
- This estate in Charente Maritime is a picture-perfect wedding or event venue; full of old stone walls, characterful features and lush gardens
- The stunning 13th century ruins of the Romanesque church on site can be used for wedding ceremonies
- The owner is happy to arrange morning deliveries from the bakery - délicieux!
- This region is known for its mild climate with especially sunny days from April to October
- Great local wine and food that matches the character of this stunning chateau
Chateau Serbise
Interior
Ground Floor
- Reception hall (15mx6.5m) – ideal for large events with direct access to patio and lawn with adjoining entrance lobby, WC and linked to kitchen, suitable for caterers (extra cost, please enquire)
- Salon with sofas, TV
- Snooker room with full-size snooker table
- Dining room
- Kitchen, well-equipped with electric cooker, gas hob, microwave, dishwasher, fridge-freezer, kettle, coffee machine and toaster
- Double bedroom with en-suite shower room
- Separate shower room
First Floor
- Each bedroom has their own shower or bathroom (five are en-suite, two are separate)
- 5 double bedrooms
- 2 twin bedrooms
- Please note 2 extra single beds can be added at a supplement of €100 per bed per week.
Outside Grounds
- Swimming pool (surrounded by 1.4m high wall with self-closing gate)
- Terrace including al-fresco eating area
- BBQ
- Parkland and gardens to explore
Facilities
- TV
- Fibre-optic Wi-Fi
- Hair-dryer
- Washing machine
- Iron and ironing board
Etables Serbise
Interior
Ground Floor
- Kitchen-diner, well-equipped with electric cooker, gas hob, microwave, dishwasher, fridge-freezer, kettle, coffee machine and toaster
- Steps up to living room with sofas and TV
- Double bedroom
- Twin bedroom
- Bathroom and separate WC
- Utility room
- Shower room
First Floor
- Two family double bedrooms with en-suite bath or shower room
- Please note up to 2 to 4 extra children can also be accommodated in the family rooms using additional beds at a supplement (€100/week/child)
Tower
- Two twin bedrooms
Outside Grounds
- Swimming pool (with alarm safety system)
- Decked al-fresco eating area
- Garden lawn area with shade from trees for children to play
- BBQ
- Parkland and gardens to explore
Facilities
- TV
- Fibre-optic Wi-Fi
- Hair-dryer
- Washing machine
- Iron and ironing board
- Indoor games
Domaine Serbise
Interior
Ground Floor
- Kitchen-diner, well-equipped with electric cooker, gas hob, microwave, dishwasher, fridge-freezer, kettle, coffee machine and toaster
- Step up to living area with sofas and TV
- Utility room
- Double bedroom
- Twin bedroom
- Bathroom and separate WC
First Floor
- Two twin bedrooms
- Two bathrooms
- Bath/shower room with separate WC
First Floor Mezzanine
- Double bedroom
- Shower room with WC
Outside Grounds
- Swimming pool (depth 1-1.77m, with alarm safety system)
- Decked al-fresco eating area
- BBQ
- Garden lawn area with shade from trees for children to play
- Parkland and gardens to explore
Facilities
- TV
- Fibre-optic Wi-Fi
- Hair-dryer
- Washing machine
- Iron and ironing board
- Indoor games
Bedrooms
Bedroom 1
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 4
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 5
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 6
2 Single Beds
Bedroom 7
2 Single Beds
Bedroom 8
2 Single Beds
Bedroom 9
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 10
2 Single Beds
Bedroom 11
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 12
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 13
2 Single Beds
Bedroom 14
2 Single Beds
Bedroom 15
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 16
2 Single Beds
Bedroom 17
2 Single Beds
Bedroom 18
2 Single Beds
Bedroom 19
1 Double Bed
This estate in the Charente Maritime, south-west France, consists of nineteen bedrooms distributed across a 17th-century chateau and two villas set in twelve acres of beautiful parkland. It’s an ideal venue for weddings, events and celebrations, with each of the three welcoming homes near each other yet enjoying their own private pools and terraces.
Chateau Serbise is the largest of all three, sleeping sixteen guests with eight bedrooms. The characterful grand salon features a rare decorative fireplace and the snooker room will delight all generations. An unpretentious dining room allows families and friends to gather for fine feasts and doors open up to a wonderful terrace, leading to an inviting swimming pool overlooking the vast gardens and parkland.
You’ll find a further five bedrooms at Domaine Serbise, a former wine press with a rustic and characterful interior, simple furnishings and a delightful private swimming pool and terrace. The open-plan kitchen-diner and living area has a particularly spacious and airy feel to it, there is plenty of room to relax and guests can easily come together to socialise.
Etables Serbise has six bedrooms, including two in a Rapunzel-like tower plus a living room and a homely kitchen-diner, all furnished with simplicity and comfort. Once again there are many characterful features such as stone walls and wood beamed ceilings as well as a swimming pool surrounded by a shaded terrace and space for children to play.
Whilst the these three homes are full of history, you will find all the modern conveniences you would expect such as well-equipped kitchens including a dishwasher, fibre-optic Wi-Fi and satellite TVs. They each feature lovely terraces, barbecues and al-fresco eating areas in addition to their own private swimming pools, not forgetting the spacious gardens and parkland for you to explore.
Within 7km can find yourself in medieval Pons with restaurants, small shops and historical sights. Activities in the area include golf, horse-riding and canoeing. Beach-lovers only have to travel just over half an hour to the coast – there are long stretches of sandy beaches from St Georges de Didonne to St Palais sur Mer. Wine aficionados needn’t travel far either with dozens of wineries and Cognac nearby. This region has a particularly mild climate all year round and it can be one of the sunniest parts of France during from late Spring to Autumn.
Whether a picturesque wedding in beautiful surroundings or a large family celebration, the estate of Chateau Serbise offers you character, comfort and privacy in a glorious historical setting.
- In Etables Serbise and Domaine Serbise, the country-style accommodation is more simple than the chateau and offers excellent value for additional accommodation to the chateau.
- Please note that only the chef from the property can be used for private chef services.
- Due to the age of the building, the owners (who live discreetly onsite) may require access to the property in case of any issues e.g. water and electricity. They will always request permission beforehand.
- The closest bars and restaurants are 5-7km away, so we recommend a car rental. If you go without, pre-booking taxis is a must!
Oliver's Extras
- Chef/Cook Available
- Maid Service Available
- English speaking babysitter available
- Meal delivery service
At Oliver’s Travels we pride ourselves on going that little bit further for our guests. From private chefs to babysitters we can help you arrange those little extras that make it a truly memorable holiday. Simply fill in the concierge request form or contact the Oliver’s Concierge Team who will be happy to help. We can typically help you arrange any of the following:
- Maid service/extra cleaning
- Welcome hamper/pre-stocked fridge
- Local day-trips or tours
- Airport pick-up/drop-off
Extras available at this property (payable locally):
- Chef (please note that only the chef from the property can be used for private chef services)
- Maid service (minimum 2 hours)
- Morning bread delivery
Please note that all extras are subject to availability and must be requested in advance of the holiday (prices on request). Due to some rural/remote locations, not all services will be available at all properties. However, we will always do our best to fulfil your requests!
Weddings & Events Information
Ask a questionChâteau Serbise Estate
This pretty, silver turreted 17th century château has old stone walls and arches galore, luxuriant gardens, a circular staircase and all the characterful features you might associate with a picture book wedding. In Charente Maritime, one of the sunniest spots in France, the whole estate is the ideal setting to tie the knot with style and plenty of romance. There are plenty of lovely places inside and out to host both ceremony and celebrations including a large reception hall and an elegant grand salon with a rare decorative fireplace. Within the twelve acres of glorious parkland are the ruins of a Romanesque church, still on consecrated land, where a service could be held.
Wedding Reception
A reception for up to 100 guests could be hosted with a hired marquee on the terrace. Up to 80 guests could be seated inside the château’s reception room or smaller groups of up to 20 people could be hosted in the dining room.
Dancing could continue in the reception hall or, with dancefloor hire, on the terrace. Music can continue until 12:30am outside and inside as late as you like (a sensible volume from the early hours is requested).
Wedding Ceremony
There are church ruins on site that could seat up to 100 people. A ceremony could also be hosted in other areas of the grounds or under a hired marquee on the terrace.
The owners can provide details of an English-speaking celebrant.
Where to Stay
Up to 38 people are able sleep on the estate with the possibility of adding extra beds to increase this number.
Up to 60 more guests could find accommodation within a short distance of the château.
The owners can supply details of local transport firms.
Wedding Planning
The château can help with the planning, can recommend an event planner or clients may arrange their own.
The venue is able to suggest suppliers for most event requirements and is able to help with all aspects of the day.
Catering
All catering is taken care of by the château’s in-house chef and team.
The venue can arrange a supply of wines and draught beer, on a sale or return basis, with a local wine merchant.
Other information
Château has a marquee which can be hired.
All tables and chairs for the event should be hired from the château.
There is a hire fee for the use of the reception hall.
There is an extra fee for help with wedding planning and for staff management on the day of the event.
Events are recommended between May and October.
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.
