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 up to 9 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. Features: Château Interior - 3 levels 10-person price: 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms 18-person price: 9 bedrooms, 8 bathrooms 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 (payable locally) Location: Château Quatre Saisons is surrounded by historical sites and cultural activities. Within a short drive of the château is the world famous Mont St Michel, the Bayeux Tapestry and the D-Day beaches. Additionally, just beyond the Château's own woodlands, there is a cycling and hiking path which leads all the way to the coast. This region of Normandy boasts many Abbeys, Chateaux and Gardens to visit. Don't forget a visit to a local market where you can buy everything from fresh vegetables and cheese to live chickens and lobsters. Bayeux - 46km Omaha Beach - 52km Mont St Michel - 72km Terms & Conditions: Arrival time? 4.00 p.m. Departure time? 10.00 a.m. Security deposit? £1000 charged to client’s credit card by the owner before arrival and refunded two weeks after departure, subject to full inspection. Changeover day? Saturday (other days on request). Linen & towels included? Yes. Pets welcome? No. Heating costs included? Yes, and wood for the fire. Minimum stay? 3 nights. Except Easter, Christmas, July and August when 7 nights. Internet access? Yes. Smoking Allowed? Outdoors only. Energy costs included? Yes. End of stay cleaning included? Yes. However, guests are required to leave the accommodation clean, tidy and in the same condition as on their arrival. Any extra cleaning, laundry, maintenance and/or rubbish disposal required will be charged against the security deposit. Other Ts and Cs? When booking the 10-peson price, please let the owners know which bedrooms you wish to be made up for your stay. Smoking - not allowed