Chateau rental with pool between Sancerre and Chambord

Entre Chambord et Sancerre – Rental château in France with a pool

Country mansion in rural Sologne

Set in 23 hectares of wooded parkland, Entre Chambord et Sancerre offers stylish comfort in a tranquil setting. The property has vast grounds and a large pool, perfect for relaxing outside in the sun. Hydrangea bushes add a pop of colour to the entrance, where a garden table for 12 awaits for leisurely lunches.

The château was built by Pierre Séguier, Chancellor of France. A lover of Art and Litrature, he was the first academician and patron of Charles le Brun, who painted his equestrain portrait, you can see ath the Louvre museum.

Traditional materials and local style

The front door opens onto a hall leading to a living room, where exposed beams and original materials have been carefully preserved to create a setting worthy of a period drama.

The living room is bright and airy, furnished with chic antique-style armchairs next to the beautiful working fireplace, and well-stocked book cabinets.

Continue on to the large, fully fitted kitchen with a more modern style and seating for 12.

On the first floor, are four bedrooms. All are decorated in elegant rural style and have period furniture. Two of the bedrooms have an en-suite bathroom, while the other two share a bathroom on the same floor.

The second floor houses a further two bedrooms, both bright and welcoming with exposed beams and simple furnishings.

A holiday rental in the heart of the Loire Valley

Entre Chambord et Sancerre is just one kilometre from the nearest village with shops and restaurants. It is close to the castles of the Loire Valley, well-located between Chambord and Sancerre, two towns that have left their mark on the history and culture of the Sologne region. This beautiful area is a trove of natural beauty, dotted with quaint villages that thrive on craftsmanship and products of the land. A trip to France wouldn’t be complete with tasting the delicious local food - be sure to sample typical specialities such as Tarte Tatin and rondiaux beignets.

The region has many country lanes, ideal for long walks, horse-riding or mountain biking. The departmental roads are varied, little used and ideal for exploring the region by bike. Don't miss out on mushroom picking in autumn.

This château can comfortably accommodate two to three familes with children or four to five couples.

Holiday rental in France with a swimming pool:

Indoors:

Ground floor

- Entrance hall
- A 55 m² living room with TV and functional fireplace
- A 40 m² kitchen area with table for 12 and functional fireplace
- A laundry room
- A back kitchen with fridge and freezer
- Separate toilet

1st floor

- Bedroom 1: a 18 m² bedroom equipped with a 1.5 m double bed and 4 m² en-suite bathroom with shower and toilet
- Bedroom 2: a 42 m² bedroom equipped with a 2 m double bed and 11 m² en-suite bathroom with bath and toilet
- Bedroom 3: a 18 m² bedroom equipped with two single beds (1.1 m and 0.9 m) communicating with bedroom 2.
- Bedroom 4: a 24 m² bedroom equipped with two 1.2 x1.85 m single beds
- A 4m² bathroom with shower and toilet for bedrooms 3 and 4

2nd floor

- Bedroom 5: a 12 m² bedroom equipped with a 1.4 m double bed
- Bedroom 6: a 55 m² bedroom equipped with a 1.6 m double bed
- A 6m² bathroom with shower and toilet

Outdoors:

- 23 hectares of park anda 6500m2 orchard with old greenhouses

- a 250m2 paved and shaded courtyard
- Garden furniture and barbecue
- 15 x 5 m heated pool secured by a gate. The house and the garden where the pool is are separated by a gate.
- A river  and a pond with possibility of fishing

Rental château in the Loire Valley, things to see and do nearby:

Visit the castles of the Loire Valley

The Loire Valley is world-famous for its jaw-dropping concentration of magnificent castles. The closest to your holiday home are within a radius of an hour and twenty minutes, in Sully-sur-Loire, Chambord and Blois.

- Sully-sur-Loire (30 km): dating back to 1395, this is one of the most prestigious castles in France, with beautiful medieval fortresses and a stunning water-filled moat. Famous historical guests in the 17th century included King Louis 14th the illustrious writer and philosopher Voltaire.

-Cheverny (60km) : A château to enchant young and old alike. Built in the 17th century, it is renowned for the symmetry of its formal gardens and its interior decoration, which is the most lavish in the Loire Valley. It inspired Hergé to create the Château de Moulinsart (Tintin).

- Chambord (65 km): a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Château de Chambord is one of the most grandiose castles in the region, frequently seen on postcards. With 426 rooms and seven hectares of magnificently manicured gardens, it has a feel of Versailles. Louis 14th the Sun King also stayed at Chambord.

- Blois (75 km): the Royal Château of Blois demonstrates the evolution of French architecture from the 13th to the 17th century, after a succession 7 Kings and 10 Queens left their mark on the building during the Renaissance era. Today, it houses 300 prestigious period works in the Musée des Beaux-arts.

Discovering Sologne and the surrounding area

- Sologne: with over 3,000 ponds and 485,000 hectares, the rural region of Sologne is one of the best-preserved forest regions in France, yet least known by visitors to France. The region’s capital, Romorantin, inspired the design of Leonardo da Vinci’s Ideal City project undertaken with Francis I. Da Vinci’s drawings then inspired the architecture of Chambord. The Sologne region is a terroir of excellence. Savour Tarte Tatin, rondiaux beignets, sablé de Nançay butter biscuits, and Selles-sur-Cher goat’s cheese.

- La Route Jacques Cœur: named after the French merchant Jacques Cœur from Bourges, this 180-km itinerary takes inseven7 towns and villages and thirteen sites worth seeing. All contribute to the hidden treasures of the region with their strong cultural heritage.

Charming towns and villages in the Solognes-Berrichonne region

- Aubigny-sur-Nère (20 km): a beautiful village full of character, Aubigny-sur-Nère is located in rural Berry, between the Sologne and Sancerre regions. It has Scottish heritage and is known as the City of the Stuarts due to medieval links between French and Scottish royalty. During the Hundred Years' War, French King Charles VII granted lordship of the village to John Stuart, Constable of the Scottish army. The village produces a Franco-Scottish whisky named The Aubigny Auld Alliance. Joint festivities are held here every year, with a Scottish market and bagpipe parades.

- Sancerre (60 km): voted preferred village of the French people in 2021 and one of the Most Beautiful Villages in France in 2022, Sancerre is a medieval village with beautiful hill views. Jacques Cœur (of the Jacques Coeur Route mentioned above) lived here for a while. Sancerre is famous for its wine, with vineyards covering more than 3,000 hectares. Sancerre is a prestigious white wine that pairs perfectly with a seafood platter, fish-based dish, or the famous Crottin de Chavignol goat’s cheese.

- Bourges (68 km): capital of the Berry region, Bourges is popular for its medieval atmosphere. The streets are lined with timber-framed houses that lead to Bourges Cathedral. It boasts the largest Gothic exterior in Europe and 37-metre-high vaults inside. In summer, visitors can enjoy Les Nuits Lumière, a night-time light show projected onto iconic monuments for an entertaining recital of the city's history (from May to September and from Thursday to Saturday).

Access to your castle with pool to rent for 12 people :

- Orléans Loire-Valley airport: 45 km
- Paris-Orly airport: 185 km
- Roissy-CDG airport: 225 km
- Salbris station: 205 km
- Orléans station: 55 km

Location of the rental Entre Chambord et Sancerre (Loire Valley)

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