Le Beau Chateau
Charente/Dordogne
South West France
A small cluster of 6 Gites
Nearest Airport: Angouleme |
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‘Le Beau Château is a paradise for children – safe enclosed heated pool and toddler pool; huge sandpit; trampoline; indoor play area; climbing frame and gigantic snakes and ladders are all here - whilst also being utterly charming.’  Properties within this cluster:
 Le Rosier (2 bedrooms)
 Le Provencal (2 bedrooms)
 Le Coin (3 bedrooms)
 Le Beau Gite (3 bedrooms)
 Le Petit Chateau (3 bedrooms)
 Le Grand Gite (4 bedrooms)
Fun filled and utterly charming!
Situated on top of a hill within a small village in the Charente countryside is Le Beau Château. With 6 gîtes of various sizes, including Le Petit Château, Le Beau Château will keep all the family very happy. No compromises are made here - the grown-ups will be thrilled by the attention to detail, the cleverly renovated properties and the views - whilst the children will delight in the myriad of amenities that have been laid on just for them! This is a fantastic place to take your family away on holiday. "Small number of gites meant playmates but not chaos. The ideal thing was that the kids could happily mix and run around without too much supervision. They loved everything about it." Mum of 2 - May 08 As you would expect from `Tots Approved` properties, all the gîtes are fully equipped with all the paraphernalia - washing machine, stairgates, sterilisers and so on - to make it as easy as possible for you to be away from home. The pools (adult and toddler pools) are enclosed as are the grounds, offering parents much needed peace of mind. The main pool is also heated. "The owner's motto is "Happy children mean happy parents." They're right. You can even order reasonably priced, home-cooked food everynight" - Mother & Baby Magazine tester, May '08. For the children
If the solar heated pool, trampoline, sand pit and climbing frames are not enough there is always La Bergerie - the indoor play area- that has been beautifully renovated to provide a safe and shady area for the children to play in. "It was bliss to be able to sit outside with a glass of wine, enjoying the views, while Thomas played in the sandpit or the barn." - Mother & Baby Magazine tester, May '08Archery, mountain biking, paragliding, horse riding, golfing and more.
Le Beau Château has become a centre for archery. Children and adults alike can have a go at this historic sport with the help and guidance of an expert. The natural protection provided by the `bowl-like` geography of the area means that most days are perfect for having a go. Alternatively mountain bikes are available for hire and there are plenty of trails to explore. If you do need to keep in touch with the outside world, there is even a Wifi Hotspot here so you can log-on wirelessly. If that is not enough there are local facilities for paragliding, horse riding, golf and more besides. You are unlikely to be stuck for things to do! Note: Please bring your own swimming towels. Baby-sitting and home cooked food is available at extra cost (all payable locally) - please enquire at the time of booking. And Beyond..
Le Beau Château is situated within a delightful Charentais village, perched on a hill. Its tranquil village location allows for gentle walks to one of the two bars, the 10th century church, to the village Post Office or into the countryside beyond. The Charente is a wonderfully rural department with pleasant rolling countryside and pretty little villages. There are many, many places to explore, from the local markets and restaurants to the larger towns of Riberac, Brantôme and Angouleme. Your Journey
Getting to the west of France is no longer a chore. With great deals available from many local airports in the UK to Angouleme, Limoges, Poitiers, Bergerac, Bordeaux or even La Rochelle, it is worth considering flying to your destination and hiring a car. It is also quite possible to drive to this part of France being about 8 hours from Caen. We can recommend family friendly hotels for your journey down if you want to break the trip in the stunning Loire Valley and visit a chateau or two. Just enquire and we can advise you on what suits your family best. Before booking, please read about Realistic Expectations. You should also read our Terms and Conditions.
| Arrive |
Depart |
Time |
Carrier |
| Bergerac |
Southampton, Leeds, Exeter, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Gatwick, Manchester |
1 hour 30 minutes |
Flybe |
| La Rochelle |
Southampton, Birmingham |
2 hours 20 mins |
Flybe |
| Bordeaux |
Gatwick |
1 hour 30 mins |
British Airways |
| Bordeaux |
Bristol |
1 hour 30 mins |
Easyjet |
| Bordeaux |
East Midlands, Manchester |
1 hour 30 mins |
BMI baby |
| Limoges |
Liverpool, Stansted |
1 hour 30 mins |
Ryanair |
| Poitiers |
Stansted |
1 hour 30 mins |
Ryanair |
| La Rochelle |
Dublin, Stansted |
2 hours 20 mins |
Ryanair |
| La Rochelle |
Bristol, Gatwick |
2 hours 20 mins |
Easyjet |
| Bergerac |
East Midlands, Liverpool, Stansted |
1 hour 30 mins |
Ryanair |
| Angouleme |
Stansted |
20 minutes |
Ryanair |
Gallery 
Le Beau Chateau.
Le Petit Chateau and entrance to the shared gardens.
The great play area.
The shared gardens and play barn.
The stunning pools at Le Beau Chateau.
The wonderful enclosed pool.
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