Key Highlights
- A characterful château with original period detail alongside plenty of modern comforts
- Pick up all sorts of regional delights from local Farmer’s markets to prepare in the château’s recently renovated farmhouse-style kitchen
- The estate’s coach house and cottage offer flexible accommodation options for larger groups
- The fabulous on-site facilities include a heated swimming pool, an orchard with lawns perfect for ball games, badminton, boules and a games room
- The setting is fantastic for exploring the Loire valley with its vineyards, great wines, beautiful river and world-famous châteaux
1) Château only (up to 12 guests)
2) Château and Cottage (up to 16 guests)
3) Château and Coach House (up to 20 guests)
4) Château, Cottage and Coach House (up to 24 guests – including exclusive use of swimming pool)
Up to two extra children may also stay in the main château using a sofa-bed – please enquire.
Main Château Interiors
Ground Floor
- Entrance hall
- Living-dining room with TV and DVD player
- Library
- Kitchen, fully-equipped including dishwasher, microwave, gas hob, electric oven, coffee maker and Nespresso machine
- Utility room with extra fridge-freezer and washing machine
First Floor
- Bedroom with double bed and en suite shower room
- Bedroom with twin beds and en suite shower room
- Family suite with double bed, sofa-bed (suitable for children) and en suite bathroom
Second Floor
- Bedroom with king-size double bed and en suite bathroom with spa-style bath and separate shower
- Bedroom with double bed and three single beds and en suite shower room
Coach House Interiors (located alongside the cottage)
Ground Floor
- Open-plan living room with TV/DVD player and doors leading to terrace and an area with table, chairs, sun-loungers and barbecue (a private area within a shared courtyard)
- Open-plan kitchen and breakfast room, fully-equipped including induction hob, fan oven, dishwasher, fridge-freezer, microwave, coffee maker, Nespresso machine and washing machine
- Bedroom with twin beds and en suite walk-in shower room
First Floor (via rustic steep steps, low/sloping ceiling in landing area)
- 2 x bedrooms with double bed and en suite shower room
- Bedroom with three single beds and en suite shower room
Cottage Interiors (located alongside the coach house)
Ground Floor
- Open-plan living and dining area with TV and DVD player. Doors lead to terrace with table, chairs, sun-loungers and barbecue (a private area within a shared courtyard)
- Open-plan kitchen, fully-equipped including fridge/freezer, oven, microwave, coffee maker and Nespresso machine
First Floor (stairgate available for top of stairs on request)
- Bedroom with double bed
- Bedroom with twin beds
- Family shower room
Outside Grounds
All outdoor facilities are shared with separate guests who may have booked the cottage and/or coach house unless the estate has been booked for exclusive use (26-person rate only).
- Swimming pool (12x6m, depth: 1.2-2.1m) with flood-lighting, within a secured walled garden
- Terrace with sun-loungers
- Games room with pool table
- Boules
- Table tennis
- Badminton
- Bikes (variety of ages)
- Orchard with grass playing area
- Each property has its own table, chairs, sun-loungers and barbecue for al-fresco dining
Facilities
- Wi-Fi
- Satellite TV with UK Freeview channels
- DVD player
- Books
- Board games
- Children’s books and toys
- Use of washing machine
- Ironing facilities
Step back in time whilst staying at the glorious 19th century main château with its charming interiors and old-world character alongside elegant furnishings and modern comforts. Sleeping up to 12 guests across five attractive bedrooms, each one with an en suite bath or shower room, there is also ample living space across its period living-dining room and wonderful library. There are plenty of original features from tiled floors to exposed wood-work and the newly renovated farmhouse kitchen is a joy for keen cooks wishing to prepare French family feasts.
The estate also features a 4-bedroom coach house and cosy 2-bedroom cottage, each one possible to book alongside the château if additional space is needed. Whilst each property is individual in style, size and character, they all offer excellent facilities such as satellite TV with English Freeview channels, well-equipped kitchens, their own al-fresco dining areas and barbecues as well as books, games and toys for all the family.
On-site facilities include a lovely 12m long swimming pool and terrace set within a secured walled garden, shared between guests in the château, coach house and cottage (or if you book all three using the 24 person rate then the pool is for your exclusive use). Then there’s the games room with a pool table and table tennis, lawns by the orchard for ball games, a badminton set, traditional boules and bikes for a variety of ages. The hospitable owners really do know how to create a fun and welcoming ambience for all !
Wine-lovers will appreciate the location of Château De Vigner so close to a small wine-producing village - vineyard visits alongside wine-tastings can of course be arranged. Pop into the specialist wine-shop in Doué-la-Fontaine, about 6km away, for great expertise on this subject matter.
Then there’s the many wonderful Farmer’s and Brocante markets dotted across the area each morning as well as the grand Loire châteaux that are known across the world, many of which can be reached in under an hour.
Even closer is the gorgeous town of Saumur on the banks of the Loire river, just 26km away, home to the Cadre Noir equestrian school as well as the impressive Château de Saumur. Canoe along the river, dine out in one of the many excellent restaurants or simply enjoy a glass of sparkling white in one of the many charming wine-bars.
- Château De Vigner comprises of the main château, the cottage and the coach house.
- The 12-person price is for the château only, the 16-person price is for the château and cottage whilst the 20-person price is for the château and coach house. In these cases, the cottage and/or coach house may be rented out by other separate guests (who will share the pool, games room and other outside facilities).
- The 24-person price is for the whole estate (château, cottage and coach house) in which case the pool and grounds are for exclusive use.
- Availability for the 16-person, 20-person and 24-person options must be requested at the time of booking (in case the coach house and/or cottage are already booked).
- There is also space for two extra children, on request, using a sofa-bed in the main château.
- There is a ground floor bedroom and walk-in shower room in the coach house (which may be suitable for guests with restricted mobility).
- The owner and housekeeper live in a discreet home onsite.
Oliver's Extras
- Chef/Cook Available
- Wine-Tasting Available
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
Extras available at this property (payable locally):
- Private catering and/or barbecues
- Vineyard visits and wine-tasting tours
- Photography sessions
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!
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