Chateau De La Houlberdiere
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Overview
This elegant country chateau in the Loire Valley will help you return to your senses. Enjoy a leisurely breakfast in the modern open kitchen, then wander the 450 acre estate. You can fish or boat on the lake, or hop on a bicycle to explore the French countryside. On Saturday the market at Noyen-sur-Sarthe will introduce you to Loire Valley specialties - keep an eye out for cheese, tarte Tatin, and sablés (the preferred biscuit).
Back at your family chateau there’s plenty of entertainment for the kids: games, toys, bicycles, an all-weather tennis court, and a private pool. Inside, the 9 bedrooms are each decorated to a theme, and 3 of them have the added privacy of en suite bathrooms, some with elegant roll top bathtubs.
Just a 20 minute drive from Le Mans, this holiday chateau offers an unparalleled balance of country delights and access to the city. If you miss the famous 24 Hours of Le Mans endurance race, you can learn all about it at the museum. Le Mans is blessed with gorgeous Roman walls, and winding medieval roads filled with fine boutiques and restaurants. Come discover the sensory delights of Loire Valley from this splendid chateau.
What you should know…
- You may hear a little noise from the road from time to time.
- You’ll want to bring a car, as the nearest towns are a 5 minute drive away.
- During the Le Mans car race, advertised rates will not apply. These dates are 'price & availability on request' only - please contact us for a full, up to date quote.
Property Features
Chateau de la Houlberdiere comprises of nine beautiful double bedrooms, one of which can be converted readily to second living room/ study.
There are five bath/shower rooms in total - three ensuite bath/shower rooms (one shower room, one with stand-up shower/bath and one with a bath with a shower attachment), one bathroom (with shower attachment) and one further shower room.
There are additionally an extra two WCs on the ground floor. Each bedroom has its own unique flavour: White, Colonial, Jardin, Blanche, Maroc, Boudoir, Corsair, Racing, Green.
A private heated swimming can be found in the provençale garden, and a private all-weather tennis court to the east of the main building.
Location
About the surrounding area of Chateau De La HoulberdiereThe Loire Valley region
Chateau de la Houlberdiere is perfectly located with historic towns and villages dotted all around. It is 20 minutes to the centre of le Mans and under 5 hours from London by Eurostar. Fast trains to Paris from le Mans take less than an hour.
The nearest towns are 5 minute drive away, and you will find an array of supermarkets, boulangeries, charcuteries, town squares and cafés and weekly markets.
Malicorne-sur-Sarthe
Chateau de la Houlberdiere is about a 20 minute drive to the world famous le Mans race track - the site of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the grueling round-the-clock car race. But it's also an ancient town, with Roman walls, a beautiful cathedral and plenty of museums to see. Car aficionados will especially like the Musée Automobile de la Sarthe, where there is a vast collection of vehicles.
The Loire valley region is full of old-world villages and story-book chateaux. It was once fought over by Gauls, Romans, Visigoths and even Attila the Hun. You can roll through the lush valley, visiting fortresses in Amboise and Angers, UNESCO-designated Chartres Cathedral and the Gothic cathedral in Nantes.
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Kids
Best Suited For: All Ages
ONSITE FACILITIES
Bikes: (for adults and kids)
Baby and Toddler Equipment
- Cot(s)
- High Chair(s)
Kids Activities Close-by
- Animal farm
- Watersports
- Horse Riding
- Go-Karting
- Fishing
- Outdoor Pursuit & Activities
- Tourist Towns & Villages
- Historical Sites
Onsite Facilities
- Xbox/Playstation/Wii
- Pool inflatables
- Badminton
- Board games
- Bikes
- Child-Safe Pool
- Heated Pool
- Tennis Court
- Bicycles Provided
- Indoor Games
- Outdoor Games
- Table Tennis
- Table Football
- DVD
- Toys
- Waterfront
Services Available
- Chef/Cook Available
- Maid Service Available
- Babysitting Available
- English speaking babysitter available
- Professional nanny babysitter available
Extras
Oliver's Extras
- Chef/Cook Available
- Maid Service Available
- Babysitting Available
- English speaking babysitter available
- Professional nanny babysitter available
- Welcome pack
At Oliver’s Travels we pride ourselves on going that little bit further for our guests. From private chefs to babysitters we can help you arrange those little extras that make it a truly memorable holiday. Simply fill in the concierge request form or contact the Oliver’s Concierge Team who will be happy to help.
- Maid service/extra cleaning
- Private chef/cook/catering
- Welcome hamper/pre-stocked fridge
- Local day-trips or tours
- Airport pick-up/drop-off
- Babysitting/childcare services
Please note that all extras are subject to availability and must be requested in advance of the holiday (prices on request). Due to some rural/remote locations, not all services will be available at all properties. However, we will always do our best to fulfil your requests.
Oliver's Travels Chef Service: A Gourmet Dining Experience
Make hosting a memorable dinner party at your villa an absolute breeze with our superb Chef Service. Our chefs will take care of everything for you from start to finish so you can just sit back and enjoy the gastronomic experience. They will bring all the necessary ingredients, cook and serve the food and even clean up afterwards. To find out more visit www.oliverstravels.com/chefs
| Security deposit | £1000 charged to client's credit card as a pre-authorisation at least 2 weeks prior to arrival and refunded two weeks after departure, subject to full inspection. |
| Arrival time | 4.00 p.m. |
| Departure time | 10.00 a.m. |
Terms & Conditions
These terms and conditions may be amended from time to time.
| Security deposit | £1000 charged to client's credit card as a pre-authorisation at least 2 weeks prior to arrival and refunded two weeks after departure, subject to full inspection. |
| Arrival time | 4.00 p.m. |
| Departure time | 10.00 a.m. |
| Linen & towels included? | Yes |
| Pets welcome? | Dogs are welcome on request only (guests must specify the breed) and with prior agreement with the owner. |
| End of stay cleaning included? | Yes |
| Smoking Allowed? | Outside only |
| Changeover day | Flexible |
| Minimum stay | 7 nights. All other durations on request. |
| Heating costs included? | Heating is included as well as a supply of fire wood for the fireplaces. More can be purchased on request. |
| Insurance | It is recommended that all guests take out insurance to cover against potential cancellation and any accidental damage caused during your stay at the property |
| Other Ts and Cs | During the Le Mans car race, advertised rates will not apply. These dates are 'price & availability on request' only - please contact us for a full, up to date quote. |
| Other Ts and Cs | Weddings, stag/hen parties and other celebrations are not allowed. |
Rental Rates
Prices based on an occupancy of 15 people:
| Rental period | Weekly |
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| Nov 29th 2024 - Dec 15th 2024 | £3,620 |
| Dec 15th 2024 - Dec 30th 2024 | £4,827 |
| Dec 30th 2024 - Apr 6th 2025 | £3,017 |
| Apr 6th 2025 - Jun 2nd 2025 | £4,224 |
| Jun 2nd 2025 - Jun 7th 2025 | £15,083 |
| Jun 7th 2025 - Jun 21st 2025 | £17,346 |
| Jun 21st 2025 - Jun 26th 2025 | £4,827 |
| Jun 26th 2025 - Jul 1st 2025 | £15,083 |
| Jul 1st 2025 - Aug 31st 2025 | £6,034 |
| Aug 31st 2025 - Dec 14th 2025 | £3,620 |
| Dec 14th 2025 - Jun 2nd 2026 | £4,827 |
Please note that these prices/rates are a guide only and may not be correct at the current date. For an accurate quote, please enquire.
Reviews
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Suited us and the grandchildren
Mostly excellent - shabby chic is the best description, which suited us and the grandchildren running around all day, just fine!
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Spectacular!
This is a brilliant house in a wonderful rural location. The house is well kitted out with incredibly comfortable beds and nice big common spaces.
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Fantastic property
Great property - shabby chic - brilliant location, excellent pool. Really enjoyed.
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5* holiday
We loved the Chateau de la Houlberdiere. The property had marvellous rooms, impeccable pool and brilliant outdoor space for all the family. In addition, we were in the perfect location for what we wanted, with some great stuff nearby.
The service you offered from start to finish was exemplary. Even after our memorable trip had ended, you guys blew our despair at that prospect out of the water with a fantastic final flourish in our receipt of a French recipe book!! Seriously, the service you guys provide, from the quality of your user-friendly website to the fun little touches throughout is pure class.
We’ll definitely be booking through OT again in the future – we’d be mad not to.
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Very Nice!
It was exactly as advertised. So relaxing and in a great, quiet location.
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Great family holiday
We rented this chateau for a fortnight and had family and friends over.
It was an easy drive down from Cherbourg and we also went to Paris several times. It is about a 20 min drive to Le Mans and then under an hour on the fast train to Paris.
There is also a very nice swimming lake only about a 20 min drive from the chateau.
We had some great family barbecues in the evenings, sitting outside, and the children enjoyed the cycling, swimming and tennis. All in all, a very successful holiday.
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