Built on the original site of a fortified castle, Chateau De Mornac offers striking and luxurious accommodation for up to 14 guests. Set in the village of Mornac-sur-Seudre, this 18th century property boasts seven bedrooms, six bathrooms and a private swimming pool and is set in spacious and well maintained grounds.
Highlights
- Suitable for children
- Swimming Pool
- TV
- WiFi
- Washing Machine
- Dishwasher
- Oven/Hob
- Fridge
- Freezer
- Terrace
- Garden
- Fireplace
Description
Chateau De Mornac is located on the Avert peninsula, in the medieval village of Mornac-sur-Seudre. “Le Château” as it was called, was built in 1717 on the place of a fortified castle which defended the village of Mornac from enemies coming up the River Seudre.
Although the property is right in the village, it has large grounds separate from its neighbours.
Decorated in a traditional style with a modern twist, the house features a large fitted kitchen which leads to a spacious dining room, complete with grand open fireplace, off the dining room is a laundry room. There is an impressive stone staircase and a protected access to a closed cellar, which has a low stone wall as a balustrade.
The seven bedrooms - four of which are ensuite - are spread between the ground and first floor. On the ground floor, there are 2 separate wcs and an ensuite bathroom, on the first floor there are 2 ensuite shower rooms, 1 ensuite bathroom, 3 separate wcs, a shower room/wc and a bathroom/wc,
There is ample space to relax, with a comfortable lounge and a further smaller lounge with a TV, separate dining room and a billiard room with a bridge table to choose from.
Broadband internet access is provided.
The lovely outdoor terrace is perfect for al fresco dining and offers fabulous views across the countryside. Guests will enjoy the spacious, well maintained grounds, complete with enclosed 12.5m swimming pool and solarium. Access to the river flowing through the garden is protected by fencing and horses can often be seen grazing nearby.
The village of Mornac-sur-Seudre is classified amongst the most beautiful villages in France. It is located on the Arvert peninsula on the Seudre estuary just north of the Gironde estuary. Mornac-sur-Seudre is a medieval village from the 12th Century with charming little streets which house arts and crafts workshops (including painting, weaving and pottery) and a beautiful Romanesque church; a delightful 14th Century market place with fruit, fish, meat and vegetable stalls takes place on Thursday and Sunday mornings. From the village port area you can take the small road on the right-hand side which follows the canal along which pleasure boats cruise up and down. In the village there is also a bakery, a grocery shop and most importantly you can enjoy 7 restaurants, all within a short walk – one for each evening of the week!
Nearest beaches are just 10 minutes drive: La Plage de la Grande Côte is a family supervised beach which spreads over several kilometres, with car park, restaurants, shops and evening market during the summer; from there, you can reach Plage de La Palmyre by bicycle. There are other beaches in Royan, only 15 minutes from the house: Plage de Pontaillac, La Conche du Chay, Plage du Pigeonnier, Plage du Foncillon - all are supervised from 11 am to 7 pm and most have bars and restaurants. Within 30 minutes drive are many other interesting places: La Palmyre has a large zoo with jaguars, polar bears, orang outangs, birds and reptiles; Meychers has troglodyte houses and caves; Marennes is a famous oyster port. Finally just across the Gironde estuary is the famous Bordeaux wine area of Médoc.
Festivals: The 'Festivale des Nuits Romanes' in the summer celebrates local artists, architecture and heritage. 'Francofolies' in La Rochelle takes place in mid July.