Ref. : F16017
Vendee and Charentes
(France)
24 persons - 10 rooms - 550 sqm
Rates: From €9530 to €13790
Un Château Secret is a seaside luxury villa for rent in Charente-Maritime with a pool. This beautiful authentic property has been thoughtfully renovated and offers large either shared or private spaces indoors, a beautiful garden and a heated pool outdoors. Shops and restaurants are reachable on foot. 
| From...to | Weekly rate | |
| 07/12/2024 | 14/12/2024 | 9530 € |
| 14/12/2024 | 21/12/2024 | 12570 € |
| 28/12/2024 | 04/01/2025 | 12570 € |
| 04/01/2025 | 26/04/2025 | 9830 € |
| 26/04/2025 | 24/05/2025 | 10640 € |
| 31/05/2025 | 28/06/2025 | 10640 € |
| 28/06/2025 | 12/07/2025 | 13790 € |
| 19/07/2025 | 26/07/2025 | 13790 € |
| 20/09/2025 | 27/09/2025 | 10640 € |
| 27/09/2025 | 20/12/2025 | 9830 € |
| 20/12/2025 | 27/12/2025 | 12570 € |
There is nothing you won't love about this luxury rental property. Set in the heart of the village but hidden from view, this impressive manor house is just a short stroll from all amenities and restaurants. The beach is not far either, and the town of La Rochelle is just 12 kiloemetres away. You will enter a large courtyard before continuing inside to appreciate the beautiful interior. Natural light floods in to the rooms, tastefully decorated with understated elegance and cleverly laid out to ensure that each guest enjoys their own space. The sleeping quarters comprise a number of different areas which can be accessed from the hall inside, or from the courtyard. With a games room and a home cinema, there’s something to keep the whole family happy. The other side of the chateau features a spacious walled garden and heated swimming pool surrounded by a lovely deck.
Naturally, your stay in the Charente-Maritime area of France wouldn't be complete without visiting La Rochelle. Stroll through the cobbled streets of this authentic fishing town before enjoying lunch or dinner opposite the harbour. If you fancy trying your luck in this seaside resort, there is a casino which overlooks the sea. Or hop on a boat from La Rochelle to discover Fort Boyard up close, or to visit one of the islands offshore - choose from the Ile d'Aix, Ile d'Oléron or Ile de Ré. If your holidaying with your family, a trip to the La Rochelle aquarium or the La Palmyre zoo will go down a treat. For the foodies among you, your time in the Charente-Maritime will be a perfect opportunity to enjoy the local fare, such as seafood washed down with a glass of Pineau de Charentes - a sweet white wine - or Cognac.
This high-end luxury property can comfortably accommodate four to five families with children or about fifteen adults.
The swimming pool at this property is fitted with a security alarm for your safety.
This chateau comprises four interconnecting buildings.
Indoors:
Ground floor
- A 51 m² living room with fireplace and garden access
- A 46 m² dining room
- A 24 m² kitchen equipped with a range cooker and garden access
- A pantry
- A 27 m² home cinema with smart TV
- A 35 m² library with fireplace
- Suite 1: a master suite featuring:
- a 25 m² bedroom with double bed 2,0 x 1.8 m
- an en suite bathroom with bath, shower and separate toilet
- a 16 m² bedroom with twin beds 0.9 x 1.9 m
- Bedroom 2: a separate, 30 m² dormitory accessed from the courtyard, with four single beds 0.9 x 1.9 m. Important : this room is not heated and is therefore available in spring and summer time only
First floor
- Suite 3: a 34 m² suite with a double bed 1,8 x 1.9 m featuring an en suite bathroom with bath, shower and separate toilet
- Bedroom 4: a 18 m² bedroom with twin beds 0.9 x 1.9 m
- Bedroom 5: a 19 m² children's bedroom with 4 single beds 0.9 x 1.9 m (2 sets of bunkbeds)
- A bathroom with bath and separate toilet
- A bathroom with shower and separate toilet
- Bedroom 6: a 15 m² bedroom with double bed 1.4 x 1.9 m
- Bedroom 7: a 15 m² bedroom with double bed 1.8 x 1.9 m
- Bedroom 8: a 15 m² bedroom with with double bed 1.6 x 1.9 m
- A bathroom with bath, shower and separate toilet
- Suite 9: a separate bedroom accessed from the courtyard, with a double bed 1.7 x 2.0 m, shower room and toilet
All the bedrooms are equipped with a fan.
Outdoors:
- A large, closed courtyard
- A totally private garden
- 14 x 6 m swimming pool with safety alarm (heated on request, extra cost for the heating )
- A gaz barbecue
- Tennis-table, table football
- La Rochelle (historic centre, aquarium, Port des Minimes)
- La Palmyre zoo
- Fort Boyard, ile d'Aix, ile de Ré, ile d'Oléron
- La Rochelle-Ile de Ré airport 20 km
- Bordeaux-Mérignac airport 190 km
- Nantes-Atlantique airport 160 km
- La Rochelle train station 15 km
Location, for information purposes only
Claus D. (Allemagne), 02/10/2024
August 2024 / One-week stay : "We have had a wonderful stay in this marvelous Domaine! Size and equipment are impressive – we have really had plenty of space for a family of 20 members. The large and well-kept pool was an absolute highlight. The local support was outstanding – friendly, helpful and always immediately reachable (D.C. is a dream!). We really enjoyed our stay in the 'chateau secret' and can highly recommend the location!"
Gordon A. (Ecosse), 31/07/2024
July 2024 / One-week stay: " We very much enjoyed the stay and hopefully we will get a chance to stay again."
Jonathan R. (USA), 17/08/2023
July 2023 / One week stay: "Thanks for the amazing stay. See you next summer!"
Sara-Louise (Swiss), 16/08/2023
July 2023 / One week stay : "Indeed, it was a great experience"
Paul H. (UK), 05/09/2022
August 2022 / One week-stay : "We thoroughly enjoyed the time at the villa. Exactly the venue we wanted for our wedding."
Bill C. (UK), 11/08/2022
July 2022 / One week stay : "Un Chateau Secret is a most charming and well appointed villa located within walking distance to the a village centre, with good shops and services. We were a family of 15 across 3 generations ranging in age from octogenarians to teenagers. Everyone enjoyed the facilities, there is space to be yourself and space to be all together. The rooms are spacious, the kitchen and dining area ideal for everyone to be together. The gardens, patio and pool are delightful with adequate seating and a fine barbecue. The pool is large and inviting. It really is all there for you to enjoy. There was a warm and friendly welcome from Debbie, who provided good information and assistance. Our dealings with the team at ChicVillas was efficient and friendly, thank you for a most enjoyable holiday. Highly recommended as an excellent holiday destination".
Jane G. (Irlande), 08/08/2022
July 2022 / Two-week stay : "In July for a family celebration (ranging in age from 7 to 75), we spent two wonderful weeks enjoying the tranquil environment of Un Chateau Secret in a lovely small village. The historic entry courtyard we are sure has a story or two to tell and the house's spacious rooms provided locations for all to enjoy their own quiet time. The facilities are excellent; the Games Room hosted several highly contested table tennis matches ! The beautiful, peaceful garden provided much needed shade when the temperatures soared and the large pool allowed us to cool off and enjoy a swim or two as well. We did drag ourselves away to La Rochelle and Ile de Re but we were always very glad to return to our marvellous home. Debbie and the staff who attended the house, garden and pool were helpful, friendly and efficient. Highly recommended."
Marcus & Eva (Dublin), 21/04/2022
April 2022 / One week stay : "We had an amazing time at Un Chateau Secret. The property was fantastic, the pool fabulous and Debbie was really great to deal with. Many thanks to Chicvillas for helping to make our time there so special. It was a pleasure dealing with you and we will certainly keep you in mind for any future trips."
Karin F. (France), 23/07/2021
Translated from french / July 2021 / One week stay : "We enjoyed our stay at Un Chateau Secret and loved this beautiful house. It was indeed a wonderful week for the whole family;"
Gilles (France), 28/08/2020
[translated from french] / August 2020 / One week stay : "Un Chateau Secret is a very successfull property with beautiful living space. Two more shower rooms would be necessary to be perfect. Bedding and household linen are of excellent quality. The garden is remarkable in its conception. This is the perfect place for family gatherings. The proximity of the village with an excellent butcher and bakery allowed us to prepare some feasts! In sum, it was some very enjoyable holidays! A toaster would be appreciated. Some instructions to use the sound system as well. Finally, a second parasol is necessary so that every one can have lunch in the shade."
Angela G. (Paris, France), 17/07/2020
Translated from french / 10 days stay / June 2020 : "We are delighted! This property is wonderful and the village lovely. Thank yo so much for helping us in our choice, we do not regret to have followed your advices!"
Marie A. (France), 15/11/2019
Translated from french / One week stay / October 2019 / "We had a wonderful stay, the property is fantastic."
Ruth H. (UK), 16/10/2019
One week stay / August 2019 / "The chateau was absolutely brilliant, we had a perfect holiday."
Louise J. (Paris), 20/08/2019
"We had a great time at Un Chateau Secret. The house was perfect for our extended family of 22 and the person in charge of the property couldn' t have been more professional and welcoming. I would happily recommend the property to others looking for a similar holiday."
Alan S.(Dubai), 08/08/2019
"We stayed at Un Chateau Secret one week in July 2019. We were a party of 21 consisting of four families with children ranging between 12 and 21. We all absolutely loved the property : great facilities, beautiful garden and pool, with a layout that gave us sufficient space to all be together, but also to find our own quiet time. We loved the village, and with a supermarket also just 1km away, stocking up was easy. La Rochelle was quite accessible, and the coast was within easy reach. From the youngest to the oldest we had a wonderful time."
Martin M. (Germany), 05/09/2018
"The chateau was indeed very nice".
Barbara R. (Ireland), 05/09/2018
"We had a wondeful stay at "Un Chateau Secret"".
Damien S. (France), 29/08/2017
[translated from french] "An outstanding, large and luxurious property, with a large swimming pool and a splendid restful park. We are in the middle of the village and at the same time very protected from the outside, in a beautiful enclosure"
Mark W. (UK), 16/08/2017
"We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Un Chateau Secret, recently. The villa is truly fabulous and we would recommend to anyone"
Nicky H. (UK), 31/07/2017
"We booked this house for 3 families to get together with all our children, and it worked perfectly for us. The house itself is a surprising oasis behind an unassuming wall, and then you discover this magical courtyard, and the most stunning fully walled gardens. Inside the décor is immaculate and pristine, with many separate areas for lounging/entertaining, and of course many bedrooms, which meant that all the adults and the children never felt crowded, or that we had to share any space. The children adored it, and between the pool, and the games room, and climbing the trees in the garden they were content to never leave the house. All in all , we were all delighted and have already spoken about returning to the same house next year"
