Chateau Les Douves

Step back in time at this stunning Normandy chateau, blending classic elegance with modern luxury. Explore historic sites and relax in the peaceful French countryside.

Amazing home

Merci beaucoup for opening your amazing family home to visitors. It was perfect to allow families to gather for a birthday celebration while being so close to the WWII memorials & museums.

We will always remember our time here at the Chateau with fon...

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Chateau Les Douves Normandy Olivers Travels 10 1

Amazing home

Merci beaucoup for opening your amazing family home to visitors. It was perfect to allow families to gather for a birthday celebration while being so close to the WWII memorials & museums.

We will always remember our time here at the Chateau with fon...

45 Reviews

Overview

Sleeps 10 - 14
8 Bedrooms
6 Bathrooms

Property highlights

  • Private Pool
  • Wi-Fi/Internet
  • Heated Pool
  • Tennis Court
Local Amenities
Nearest AirportCherbourg & Caen
(31-94 km)
Nearest Ferry PortCherbourg
(34 km)
Nearest VillageFontenaysur Mer
(1km)
Nearest Town/CityMontebourg/Quineville
(5km)

With style reminiscent of a miniature Versailles, this striking chateau in Normandy conjures the grandeur of the 17th and 18th centuries from the moment you approach it through the tree-lined driveway. The chateau effortlessly combines classic touches (from the stonework in the garden to the Aubusson carpets and even an original c17th backgammon set), with the modern amenities you expect, such as jetted tubs, Nespresso machine, widescreen TV (with Netflix and DVD) and the heated pool, to name just a few.

This is no dark and dreary castle - large windows on both sides of the chateau let light stream in throughout the day. Sportsmen and women can compete on the private tennis court, do some laps in the pool, fish in the moat, and bicycles are also available for anyone wanting to leave the extensive grounds. The beach at Fontenay-Sur-Mer for example is within easy biking distance.

Through the gardens, 100m away from the main chateau, is a separate cottage that’s perfect for a small family who prefers more privacy.

Here, your family chateau holiday includes the best of both worlds: peaceful French countryside, with access to historic sites. Only 15 minutes away WWII history comes to life in the town of Sainte-Mère-Église and Utah Beach, the site of the D-Day landing. Cherbourg & Caen are the nearest port and airport, but it is also convenient to drive from Paris, over 3 hours away.

Please note this property is available for groups of up to 14 guests when renting the chateau and the cottage. For smaller parties of up to 10 guests, the chateau on its own can be rented at a reduced price.

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What Oliver loves...

  • The approach to the chateau via the tree-lined driveway will quite literally take your breath away as you're transported back to the C17th.
  • The heated private pool is set within a beautifully kept garden beneath the chateau. It's huge and perfect for relaxing beside whilst the kids play.
  • The sheer scale of the place - all the rooms in the chateau are enormous with high ceilings so even large groups will struggle to get on top of each other.
  • The table tennis room has been decked out with tennis memorabilia and even has tennis lockers. A nice hang out spot for teenagers.
  • Sandy beaches are only 10 minutes drive away and they are perfect for the little ones as you can walk our about 100m and still only be up to your knees!
  • Mont St Michel, Bayeux Tapestry and the Normandy landing beaches are all easily accessible for day trips.

What you should know

  • The cottage is charming and comfortable but is not furnished to the same standard as the chateau (see photos)
  • You will share the vast estate with two ponies, two swans, a cat and a dog!
  • The guardian lives on site but away from the chateau
  • There's a moat about 20m from the house which can be used for carp fishing plus a smaller one near the pool
  • When the 10-person rate is booked the cottage is not available for guests to access. The cottage is only available to guests when the 14-person rate is selected
  • Please note that the maximum capacity permitted includes infants

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