Chateau De La Manay

Discover the enchanting Chateau de La Manay, a historic castle surrounded by picturesque grounds and stunning views.

We enjoyed our stay

We enjoyed our stay at Chateau de la Manay. Virginie the house keeper was very helpful. The breakfast a welcome start to the day.

Pool warm and well looked after. All 10 or so bicycles were used by all my family. We enjoyed predinner drinks in the Sa...

6 Reviews
Chateau de la Manay Loire Valley Olivers Travels 1

We enjoyed our stay

We enjoyed our stay at Chateau de la Manay. Virginie the house keeper was very helpful. The breakfast a welcome start to the day.

Pool warm and well looked after. All 10 or so bicycles were used by all my family. We enjoyed predinner drinks in the Sa...

6 Reviews

Overview

Sleeps 14 - 15
7 Bedrooms
7 Bathrooms

Property highlights

  • Private Pool
  • Air-Con
  • Wi-Fi/Internet
  • Walk to Village
Local Amenities
Nearest AirportTours Val de Loire Airport
(88km)
Nearest Airport 2Paris Orly/Charles de Gaulle Airport
(176km/208km)
Nearest Train StationMontfort-le-Gesnois/Le Mans
(6km/25km)
Nearest Village
(600m)

The beautiful Château de La Manay comfortably sleeps 14 guests. During your stay you will enjoy relaxing around the large swimming pool and exploring the numerous castles of the Loire Valley. Château de La Manay is decorated with a combination of contemporary and antique-style furnishings, and each bedroom has its own en-suite bathroom.

The castle is situated on 36 acres of secluded grounds in Sarthe, adjacent to Lombron, a small and enchanting village of just 1,800 inhabitants, near Le Mans in the Loire Valley. Château de La Manay includes beautiful tree-lined paths, apple and pear orchards and a one and a half-acre lake. The château is even surrounded by a moat. Pastoral views of the moat and pond can be enjoyed from the dining terrace that overlooks the grounds. The lake teems with fish the whole year round and hosts an interesting variety of birds and fowl. The grounds also include well-kept boulevards and paths bordered by weeping trees and an extensive orchard. Walks on the property cross grassy fields and wooded areas, and join other well-marked lanes and trails in the surrounding countryside. 

Château de La Manay was initially a 15th century building with 18th century additions and has been lovingly restored. Its renaissance architecture is found in many châteaux of the Loire region.

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What Oliver loves...

  • This château has a beautifully manicured garden and a moat!
  • All the elegantly furnished bedrooms are en-suite
  • There is a lovely courtyard for you to relax and have early evening drinks
  • The fantastic heated swimming pool has shallow areas for safe bathing for children while simultaneously leaving a long lane open for lap swimming. There is also a hot outdoor shower!
  • Bikes, badminton, boules, table football and croquet are all available to keep everyone entertained
  • Fabulous location just 20 minutes from the legendary Le Mans 24 hour race circuit
  • A delicious breakfast of local products picked up each morning from the village bakery is provided, each room will also be remade while you’re enjoying yourself. To top it all, a chef/catering can be arranged on request!

What you should know

  • Whilst the moat is beautiful and adds a great historical touch, you'll need to keep an eye on the little ones!
  • Please note that air-conditioning is available in one room only (the bedroom in the terrace wing, just above the moat), but the other bedrooms have portable fans if required.
  • Please note that during the ’24 Heures Du Mans’ racing event, advertised rates do not apply (minimum stay may differ also) - please contact us for a full, up to date quote and to check availability.

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