Key Highlights
- Château De La Porte has featured in Tatler, Vogue, House and Garden and GQ Magazines
- Relax by the heated swimming pool and 7-seater jacuzzi, make the most of the sauna or wander around the château’s beautiful gardens
- It’s wonderful for families with its tree-house, play area, zip-line, table tennis and plenty more games to keep everyone entertained
- There is also a yoga and dance studio as well as a well-equipped gym with showers
- Don’t miss the village’s Tuesday morning food market on the main square by the château’s gates
- Enjoy fantastic days out to famous vineyards, grand châteaux of the Loire Valley or even the beaches of the Atlantic coast
Chateau Interior (max. 14 adults + 3 children under 12)
Ground Floor
- Entry Hall with double staircase and colonnades
- Dining hall with huge fireplace
- Sitting room, perfect for afternoon tea (or champagne)
- Office/study for those who need to stay in touch with the outside world (computer, Wi-Fi, copier & printer)
- Billiard room, perfect for a game and a cognac
- Music Lounge, Napoleon style sitting room with gilded and painted wall decor and a baby grand piano
- Winter TV lounge with plasma TV, comfortable seating and ceiling to wall paintings.
- Kitchen, fully equipped with new appliances including microwave, 2x fridges, freezer, hob, grill/oven, washing and drying machines, dishwasher
- Medieval library
- WC
First Floor
All the bedrooms are spacious and have brand new mattresses, bed linen and towels. Each has its own authentic decor and furniture.
- Family suite with double king poster bed, adjoining a single child's bedroom (with space for a cot on request), en suite bathroom and 2 walk-in wardrobes.
- Bedroom 2 with king-size 4-poster bed, en suite bathroom.
- Bedroom 3 with king-size 4-poster bed, en suite bathroom.
- Bedroom 4 with king-size 4-poster bed and en suite bathroom.
- Bedroom 5 with 2 single beds (and doors lead to bedroom 4's en suite bathroom)
- WC
- Laundry room
Second Floor
- Playroom (leading to bedrooms 8 and 9)
- Kitchenette
- Dining room
- Bedroom 6 with double bed
- Bedroom 7 with twin beds
- Bedroom 8 with single bed (children's bedroom)
- Bedroom 9 with single bed (children's bedroom)
- Bathroom
Outside Grounds
- 7 acres of lush gardens surrounded by an ancient moat.
- Heated salt-water swimming pool (7m x 5m) with child area surrounded by palm trees. Open approximately May to October.
- Pool terrace fitted with designer sofas and deck chairs.
- 7 seater Jacuzzi overlooking the pool and the chateau.
- Terrace by the dining room for aperitifs.
- Conservatory with outside dining table and Webber barbecue.
- Antique gazebo overlooking the French gardens
- 14th Century moat and stone bridge
- French manicured gardens with water fountains, sculpted trees, roses and lavender bushes.
- Japanese exotic plant garden with Koi fish pond, bridge and sculpted marble bench.
- English park with magnolias, hortensias, rhododendrons and rare ancient trees.
- Fruit orchard
- Kitchen garden with vegetables
- Tree house in the old hollow oak tree
- Swings
- Hammock
- Firepit
- Remote control large entry gate.
Facilities
- Wi-Fi
- Brand new sauna
- Large Gym & double showers in outdoor studio
- Large yoga room & dance studio all equipped
- Complimentary bicycles for adults and children
- Brand new outdoor ping pong table
- Renovated South & West facades & lighting
- Sonos sound system in all ground floor rooms
- All lounge rooms renovated & decorated in period style
- Animals which will entertain all ages (peacocks, ducks, black swans on the moat, 10 parakeets)
- Lots of fruit trees (cherries, apples, pears, figs, kiwis, apricots, plums,) and bushes giving berries, which are wonderful throughout the year from spring blossoms to picking time
- 1,500 trees and plants, including 300 flowers and new marble statues throughout the estate
- Zipline between trees for children to enjoy
- Professional cleaning room (professional washing machine, dryer and ironing board) in the outbuilding, as well as a laundry room in the chateau
Bedrooms
Bedroom 1
1 Single Bed, 1 King Size Bed
Bedroom 2
1 King Size Bed
Bedroom 3
1 King Size Bed
Bedroom 4
1 King Size Bed
Bedroom 5
2 Single Beds
Bedroom 6
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 7
2 Single Beds
Bedroom 8
1 Single Bed
Bedroom 9
1 Single Bed
Up to 14 adults and 3 children (under 12) can be accommodated here. With 1000m2 of living space with various reception rooms alongside seven attractive bedrooms (and three children's single bedrooms), this magnificent residence has been redecorated and furnished with period flair and taste. Highlights include the Napoleon-style music room, medieval library and dining hall with huge fireplace for winter months. We also love the Louis XVI salon and the bar, not to mention the newly renovated kitchen.
Château De La Porte is surrounded by over seven acres of manicured private gardens with a heated swimming pool, 7-seater Jacuzzi, sauna, magnificent French garden with fountains and marble statues, Japanese garden with pond, a 14th-century moat, kitchen garden, barbecue and outdoor dining in the conservatory. Families will also appreciate the playground with a zipline, tree house, swings and trampoline.
The château has atmospheric lighting both indoor and outdoor with a surround sound system that augments the romantic atmosphere across the ground floor and pool area. Enjoy champagne in the Jacuzzi after dinner or head to the billiard room for a glass of Cognac.
Château De La Porte is set in the heart of a Loire Valley village, making it the perfect base to explore the famous vineyards, grand châteaux and even the beaches of the Atlantic coast. Don’t miss the bustling Tuesday morning market by the gates of the château and there is also a village tennis court that guests can use within walking distance.
Meanwhile, make the most of the château’s bikes as you cycle through local forests, look out for horse-riding opportunities, enjoy a day out in nearby Cholet or venture further afield to the likes of Saumur, Chinon, Angers and Nantes to truly soak up the historic beauty of this captivating region.
- The château sleeps up to 17 guests: 14 adults + 3 children under 12.
- There's a fish-pond and a moat around the boundary of the château.
- Please note due to the expansive grounds, despite a full clean, there may be bugs.
- From April to October, a caretaker lives on site in the caretaker's cottage and is available for concierge services (charges/rates apply for concierge services).
- Please note maintenance staff work week days onsite to keep the grounds beautiful and functional.
Oliver's Extras
- Chef/Cook Available
- Babysitting Available
- On-Site Concierge (April to October only)
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
- Private chef/cook/catering
- Welcome hamper/pre-stocked fridge
- Local day-trips or tours
- Airport pick-up/drop-off
- Babysitting / childcare services
- Bike hire
Extras included at this property:
- Luxury hotel toiletry miniatures
- On site caretaker/host (April to October)
Extras available at this property (at an extra charge):
- Extra cleaning (April to October)
- Bedlinen/towel change (April to October)
- Concierge services (April to October)
- Local chef for breakfast, lunch and dinner
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!
Oliver's Travels Chef Service: A Gourmet Dining Experience
Make hosting a memorable dinner party at your villa an absolute breeze with our superb Chef Service. Our chefs will take care of everything for you from start to finish so you can just sit back and enjoy the gastronomic experience. They will bring all the necessary ingredients, cook and serve the food and even clean up afterwards. To find out more visit www.oliverstravels.com/chefs
Weddings & Events Information
Ask a questionIf you are looking for a quietly intimate but particularly special and stylish paradise for your nuptials, you may have found it here. After all, this château has featured in many prestigious magazines including Vogue and Tatler.
Fittingly described as an 18th-century château with 21st-century pleasures, you and your select wedding party will quickly be transported into an age gone by as well as being pampered by modern luxuries such as the spa and jacuzzi. Just imagine the iconic image of bride, or maybe even groom, making a grand entrance down one of the curved double staircases in the entry hall. This sense of luxury and style can be sustained throughout the day, helped by fine wines from the nearby vineyards of the Loire Valley.
Wedding Reception
Up to 150 people can be hosted for a reception outside in the grounds or beneath a hired marquee.
Up to 18 people can be seated at the main dining table inside the château, and tables can be set up in adjacent rooms to extend the indoor reception capacity to 50 people.
Dancing can take place on a hired dancefloor set up either inside or outside and music can play until 2am.
Wedding Ceremony
The ceremony can take place in the château grounds or there is a church within walking distance.
Where to Stay
Up to 14 people are able to sleep in the château and there is another château nearby with 20 rooms for guests not sleeping on site. The owners can provide the details for this.
The owners can also supply details of local transport firms.
Wedding Planning
The client may supply their own event planner if desired.
Catering
The venue can suggest a few local caterers or a private Michelin star chef, for smaller more intimate functions.
Other information
From May-September there is a minimum 1 week stay. Other months – 3 nights.
The château is furnished throughout with priceless antiques, and silk wall coverings, so the owners would prefer more intimate, quiet functions with guests who will respect this.
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.
