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Sleeps 2 aduls+cot in one large family suite, |
 | Heated outdoor pool (safely enclosed) 10x5 metres |
 | A basket of age appropriate toys will be placed in relevant rooms prior to arrival. |
 | Sandpit, toddler-friendly swing, slide & playhouse. |
 | The guest lounge is comes equipped with toys, books and games. |
 | Breakfast is available on the terrace or in the guest kitchen every day, and can be served in the room at no extra charge. There is an onsite chef who can prepare delicious evening meals for both children and adults. Children's 2 course meals are served up at 6pm and cost 9 Euros per child whilst 4 course adult meals cost 26 Euro per person and are served at 8pm. |
 | The owners can provide any of the following in your room on arrival (pre-request): Cots (provided with baby duvet, blanket & pillow), single beds for older children, baby bath, potty, toddler toilet seat, toilet/sink stool, bottle warmer, changing mat, bouncer chair, socket covers, baby listening device & a foldable pushchair. In the kitchen guests can request highchairs, a microwave operated bottle steriliser, hand blender, plastic crockery, & plastic cutlery. Additional, special requests, may be accommodated if possible. |
 | Babysitting service available by arrangement |
 | Breakfast is available on the terrace or in the guest kitchen every day, and can be served in the room at no extra charge. Evening meals for both adults and children are now available by pre-order (min 24hrs). Pre-arrival shopping for nappies, babyfood etc. & picnics to order. Guests may use the kitchen or BBQs at will. |
Arrivals and Departures:
Check-in time: 16:00
Check-out time: 10:00
Payment:
Reservation Deposit: 20%
Balance: 0 days prior to arrival
Capacity:
Sleeps: 2 + Cot-Sleeping Infants
Arriving
at this pretty Chateau, nestled amongst rolling Loire Valley scenery, it’s easy
to see why its friendly Anglo-French owners, Charlotte and Jerome Field, were
so enthralled by it that they ditched high flying careers and international
travel to roll up their sleeves and transform it into the luxurious yet family
friendly small hotel visitors find today. The spacious suites are perfect
for families with huge beds, cosy seating areas and separate tower sleeping
quarters for mini-princes and princesses. The fact that the newly fitted
contemporary bathrooms feature indulgent touches like deep free-standing baths
and luxury toiletries sharing space with rubber ducks and training seats (on
request) is testament to the Fields' attention to detail thanks to their own
experiences both in travel and with their three youngsters. When they say
"We thought about what made us smile when we arrived at a hotel and tried
to incorporate it all here", they mean it. All rooms come with memory foam
beds laid with pure cotton linens, IPod docks, TVs, DVD players, hairdryers,
bathrobes and tea and coffee making facilities. Not to mention their historic
beamed ceilings, cosy seating areas set in front of beautifully restored
fireplaces and indulgent bathrooms. Parents are free to use the kitchen with
its, microwave operated bottle steriliser, hand blender and baby-friendly
crockery and cutlery. The spacious ground floor guest lounge and terrace, with
its baskets of books and toys is often a mingling point for tots and their
grown-ups, who can often be found sampling the local rose whilst overseeing
tots on a trike mission!
The grounds are equally fabulous with a heated outdoor pool, toddler-friendly play area with swings, slide, playhouse etc. and lots of tranquil seating spots nestled amongst them. The attractions don’t end there as, for enthusiasts (and enthusiastic amateurs), the Fields offer free tastings, as well as the opportunity to visit their six hundred year old vaulted cellars.
All of the above combined with the friendly bonhomie of hosts Charlotte and Jerome with their mini-guest instant playmate sons, means it is hardly surprising that just a year or so after opening, the guest book is crammed with promises to return. Book in now, while you can!
Accommodation Overview:
La Chambre du Vigneron is beautiful 30 sq metre suite set on the Chateau's ground floor. The
bedroom’s large windows overlook the sunny courtyard, whilst it's
bathroom offers a birds eye view of the magnificent cellars. Guests
in this suite can relax on the sofa in front of the fireplace, with TV
(UK and French channels), DVD, iPod dock and mini bar. Tea and coffee
making facilities are also provided. There is a large double bed and plenty of room for a cot.
The luxurious bathroom has a bath, shower, double hand basin and separate WC.
Share Tips & Advice Show Location Map
Château de Chargé is located in the heart of the Loire Valley, amongst rolling farmland just 6km south of Chinon between the hamlets of La Roche Clermault and Marcay. Seuilly, the famous home of Rabelais, is just 5km to the west. The wine producing towns of Saumur, Saumur Champigny and Bourgeuil are within 20 kms, while the major historic Châteaux of the region are all within easy access for daytrips (Chinon 6kms, Ussé 12 kms, Azay Le Rideau 25 kms, Villandry 40 kms.).
Owners, Charlotte and Jerome are a mine of useful information on things to do, places to visit and eat out in the region, plus, thanks to their two very young children, they have up to the minute advice on the most suitable places to visit with tots in tow. Top tips include: the local zoo and velo rail, the Chinon 'Petit Train' tour, the Aquarium and Mini Châteaux park.
Getting There: By Car: It is approx 45mins from the A10 travelling south and 30 mins from the A10 when travelling North. By Train: The nearest TGV station is Tours / Saint Pierre des Corps with regular connections from Paris (55 minutes) and Brussels (3 hours). Car hire is available at this station. There is also a TER regional train link from Tours to Chinon town centre. By Plane: It is approx 1 hour from Angers, Tours and Poitiers airports, and 2hrs from Nantes.
Nearest Medical Services: Pharmacy in La Roche Clermault (2kms) Paediatrician in Chinon (7kms) A&E department at the Francois Rabelais hospital (9kms)
Past Guest Ratings: * (1 guests)
*Rating collated since Feb '10.
All verified as genuine BFB guests who experienced the accommodation with young children.
Awards:
Without doubt one of the best places I have ever stayed with my family. Charlott...
Without doubt one of the best places I have ever stayed with my family. Charlotte and Jerome do everything possible to make sure the parents have as good a holiday as as the children and no detail is over looked. They can provide everything from potties to plasters and the children's tea and adult's dinner were both delicious and highly recommended. The location and layout of the Chateau meant that in the evening we could leave our son safely tucked up in bed whilst we enjoyed Jerome's fantastic wine selection. I am already planning our trip back next year!
Overall Experience Rating: 100%
The stay was fantastic we were looked after very well by Charlotte and Jerome...
The stay was fantastic we were looked after very well by Charlotte and
Jerome, and our children who are 2yrs and 4yrs loved it as well, fantastic
room, lovely pool, lovely hosts and wow what a relaxing place
Really lovely couple, who bent over backwards to help...
Really lovely couple, who bent over backwards to help
Owner Profile
We are Charlotte & Jérôme, an English/French couple, with our young children Louis, Samuel & Madeleine. In 2007, tiring of corporate life, we came wandering round the Loire Valley, fell in love with this small but perfectly formed château, and set about turning it into a family-friendly haven for parents to bring their little knights and princesses on relaxing breaks. We know all about the constraints of travelling with small people, and go the extra mile to make sure the children feel at home, and parents leave us actually feeling they have had a holiday too! |
Parents love Chargé for its spacious accommodation with wonderfully comfortable beds, sitting areas, fireplaces and Nespresso machines. The combination of great local restaurants (and babysitters), and our separate child and adult table d'hôte meals means that Mums and Dads get plenty of quality time with the children safe in the knowledge they can put them to bed and relax over a 'grown up' dinner and a great selection of Loire Valley wines to taste! Chargé's proximity to a horde of family friendly things to do (châteaux, farms, zoos and wineries...) mean there really is something for everyone. During July and August we also offer 2 afternoon supervised 'paint & play' sessions for children aged 2+, so that quiet couple of hours with a book by the pool that Mums dream of really can be a reality!
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For our younger guests, Chargé is a dream come true. There are toys galore, hens and sheep to feed, a fluffy cat and a very friendly dog, not to mention the new 'human' playmates they will find! The garden has a fully enclosed heated outdoor pool, playhouse, and the very important 3 s's (swings, sandpit, slide!) Each suite has English TV (including CBeebies) and there is a great selection of DVDs to borrow. Many a budding princess and handsome knight have had their best night's sleep in a real tower!
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