Chateau Quatre Saisons at Normandie

Whatever the season, Château Quatre Saisons is the ultimate home away from home and countryside retreat within easy reach of UK and Paris. After 375 years, this historic château has been brought back to life with the love and exquisite taste of its new owners, who have transformed it into an incredibly stylish and elegant haven. Previous owners of this estate have been traced back as far as 1495 and some records suggest that the Abbot of Mont Saint-Michel may have been the owner of the surrounding land. Guests are treated to 60 acres of park and woodlands listed as a ‘site classé’ and offering many restored walking paths, beautiful at all times of the year. There is even a rather mystical Cèdre du Liban reputed to have magical powers. From its privileged location in the stunning Basse Normandie, it is only a 50-minute drive away from three local jewels; Mont St Michel, Bayeux and the D-Day landing beaches and important sites. The immediate area is home to a popular cycling route, so plenty of safe cycling is on hand and can be enjoyed thanks to the château's complimentary bikes. After a lengthy and meticulous restoration guests can now enjoy 5 elegant bedrooms, plenty of comfortable living areas, a library, a fabulous kitchen as well as a gym and a tennis court. The extremely well-equipped kitchen is a real centre piece of the château and a great place to cook and socialise together with friends and family, but when a break from cooking is required the château can organise great meals by its excellent chef and even breakfast. Outside there are beautiful lawns, the White Terrace and a spectacular enclosed ‘potager’ offering fresh organic fruit and vegetables for most of the year. Château Quatre Saisons is one of those rare finds where history, natural beauty and exquisite taste have come together to create a masterpiece...a masterpiece just like the magnificent tapestry that hangs in nearby Bayeux. Good news! For a little extra, this property can be booked as a Vill'otelYey! Wait… what is that? It’s the perfect combo of the privacy of your own personal villa, with all the luxury and convenience of a hotel. What can be arranged? Breakfast, cleaning, welcome drinks and hamper, plus more! Check the 'Extras' tab for all the details. Château Interior - 3 levels Please note, 5 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms will be available for use during your stay.  Ground Floor - Large Hallway - Fully equipped kitchen (with three ovens) - Breakfast room - Library in the tower - Dining room with huge historic fireplace, sofas, dining table for up to 12 guests - Gallery sitting room with sofas and grand piano - Large salon with sofas, grand piano and dining table for up to 12 guests - Games room First Floor - Double room with king size bed (200x190cm). Bathroom with bath and hand-held shower. Wonderful park views. 17m2 - Double room with super king-size bed (220x190)cm and marble fire-place. Bathroom with roll top bath and walk-in shower. Wonderful park views. 30m2 - Double room with old French painted bed (190x140cm) tucked in an alcove. Shower room. View of courtyard garden. 16m2 - Double room with king-size bed (200x150cm). Bathroom with walk-in shower and WC. Located next to the main suite. View of courtyard garden. 17m2 Second Floor - Double room with king-size bed (200x160). Small shower room. Triple aspect views to park, valley and rear of house. 28m2 - Twin room (each 190x90). Large shower room. 16m2 - Double room with king size bed (200x160). Large shower room. Courtyard views. 15m2 - Small double with traditional French bed (190x140). Beautiful park views. 10m2 - Small double tucked into the eaves with small bed (190x125) and park views. 9m2 - Shower room (to be shared between above two double bedrooms) Outside Grounds - Lawned gardens - Walled potager (garden with organic fruit and vegetables) - 60 acres of private park and woodlands (Listed as a 'site classé') - All-weather artificial grass tennis court – rackets and balls provided - Woodland walks Facilities - Gym (located in the cellar) - DVD - Satellite TV (Freesat) - Wi-Fi - Hi-Fi with Bluetooth - Two grand pianos - Croquet - Badminton - Boules - Pinball machine - Table football - BBQ - Extra beds/mattresses available on request - One working fireplace - 10 bikes