Chateau De La Manay
Key Highlights
- 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!
Château Interiors
Ground Floor
- Living room
- Family room with TV and DVD player
- Formal dining room with doors leading to fountain courtyard
- Kitchen, well-equipped including informal dining area/breakfast room and fireplace
- Library and office
First Floor
- Master bedroom with king-size double bed and views of pond. En suite shower room with WC
- Bedroom with queen-size double bed, air-conditioning, and views of the terrace. En suite bathroom with shower, bathtub and WC. Adjoining mezzanine with seating area
- Bedroom with queen-size double bed and en suite shower room with WC
- Bedroom with twin beds and views of terrace. En suite bathroom with bath/shower and WC
- Bedroom with double bed and two single beds with views of courtyard and fountain. En suite shower room with WC
Top Floor
- Bedroom with queen-size double bed and countryside views. En suite shower room. Separate WC in hallway
- Bedroom with queen-size double bed with village views. En suite shower room with WC
Outside Grounds
- Heated swimming pool (13.5 x 5.10m) with shallow area for children and long lane for swimming. Open approximately June to September, subject to weather. Features security system.
- Poolside terrace
- Hot outdoor shower
- Large al-fresco dining and lounging terrace
- Gas Weber BBQ
- Orchard
- Small courtyard and fountain
- Pond (1 ½ acre)
- Moat with stone bridge
- Bikes
- Croquet, badminton and boules
- Private grounds (36 acres)
- Parking
Facilities
- Air-conditioning (only in one bedroom – see above)
- Music system (library and living room)
- Books (English and French)
- Games
- Music library
- Norditrack rowing machine and weights
- Fishing rods
Bedrooms
Bedroom 1
1 King Size Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Size Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Queen Size Bed
Bedroom 4
2 Single Beds
Bedroom 5
2 Single Beds, 1 Double Bed
Bedroom 6
1 Queen Size Bed
Bedroom 7
1 Queen Size Bed
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.
- 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.
Oliver's Extras
- Chef/Cook Available
- Maid Service Included
- Babysitting Available
- Breakfast Included
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 included at this property:
- Daily housekeeping (bedrooms only)
- Breakfast
- Weekly linen change
Extras available at this property (subject to an additional cost):
- Cooking/catering via the village butcher
- Chef
- Additional maid service
- Childcare
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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