Chateau Crystal is a luxurious 19th-century chateau rental in a magnificent 105-acre estate located in the western part of the Loire Valley. It is surely one of the most spectacular chateau rentals in France, offering a 22-acre private lake, lovely island, wonderful lakeside terrace, swimming pool, palatial lawns, gorgeous gardens and woods full of wildlife. The Chateau has been extensively renovated and sumptuously decorated with beautiful antiques and rich fabrics. Although majestic with its dramatic, double carved-stone stairway in the entrance hall, and elaborate 16.5 foot ceilings throughout the main floor, the Chateau is warm and welcoming. With an elevator servicing all four floors, access to the reception rooms, dining rooms, chapel and the gorgeous en suite bedrooms available for Guests is easy. Open log fires, internet, Wi-Fi, are available and housekeeping and laundry services can be arranged. Self-cater or we will prearrange delicious catering including breakfast, lunch, dinner, and full English afternoon tea, served in the dining rooms, gardens or on the lakeside terrace as you prefer. The chateau sleeps up to 28 Guests in 14 bedrooms. There are also 2 apartments in a separate building, just a 3-minute walk from the chateau, which can accommodate an additional 10 guests between the 5 bedrooms. Wine tasting, golf, horseback riding, bicycling, hot air ballooning, river boat tours, museums, churches, restaurants, shopping are all nearby. #### Features Please note that the advertised prices are for up to 15 guests only. Additional guests can be accommodated in the chateau and the two apartments at an additional cost paid directly to the owner, in order to accommodate up to 38 guests. Please see the ‘T&Cs tab for details. Chateau Only Accommodates up to 28 guests in 14 en-suite bedrooms Chateau and Two Apartments Accommodate up 38 guests maximum in 19 bedrooms: 14 bedrooms in the Chateau and 5 bedrooms between the 2 separate apartments. Chateau Interior (sleeps max. 28 in 14 bedrooms) The Chateau has been extensively renovated and sumptuously decorated with beautiful antiques and rich fabrics. Although majestic with its dramatic, double carved-stone stairway in the entrance hall, and elaborate 16.5 foot ceilings throughout the main floor, the Chateau is warm and welcoming. The Drawing Room is inviting with its oak paneling, huge log fireplace, and private lit terrace for early evening drinks and late night parties. The magnificent Grand Salon, with its parquet flooring, original oak linen paneling, tall windows, and massive mirrored fireplace mantle, offers a luxurious yet relaxed venue for gatherings both large and small. The Chapel, with its spectacular stone rib-vault ceiling, glorious stained-glass window, and gilded oak paneling is a consecrated haven for solitude and prayer. The splendid Silver Reception Room floor was specifically designed for hosting parties or weddings, including elevator access for guests and hi-speed dumbwaiters connecting the Silver Reception Rooms service kitchen to the main kitchen two floors below. Aside from the Silver Reception Room, there are numerous other places to dine in the Chateau, ranging from elegant to cozy. The Chateaus delicious French specialities served in the Chatelains fabulous private dining room have Guests raving about the food and the superb candlelit tables fit for royalty. The courtyard and lakeside terrace both offer special outdoor dining experiences. There is even a casual, country-style dining room for when youre in the mood for something informal. There are 14 en suite, beautifully furnished bedrooms in the Chateau available to accommodate up to 28 Guests. Each is uniquely decorated in different color schemes ranging from azure to rose, and filled with antiques, crystal chandeliers and beds you never want to get out of! There is even a two-story master suite, with its own foyer, drawing room, and antique oak staircase leading up to a huge circular en suite bedroom that has an original hand-painted domed ceiling. (Four bedrooms can be made suitable for young children, and the Chateau will gladly prepare for young children and ensure that the “breakable” items are removed and the house is child friendly.) -Tower Suite: 1 queen, 1 sleep sofa /futon 2 Storey Suite w/ round drawing room & bedroom, and a foyer. Toilet, combination tub/shower There is also a separate half bathroom off of the Foyer - Chambre dArgent: 1 queen bed, toilet, combination tub/shower - Chambre dOr: 1 queen bed, toilet, shower - Chambre Rouge Royale: 1 queen bed, toilet, combination tub/shower - Chambre dAzur: 1 double bed, toilet, shower - Chambre Deux Tours: 1 queen bed, toilet, shower - Chambre Violet: 1 double bed, toilet, shower - Chambre Jaune: 1 twin/ single beds, toilet, shower - Chambre Peche: 1 double bed toilet, shower - Chambre Rose: 1 double bed, toilet, combination tub/shower - Chambre Bleu: 1 queen, 1 murphy bed, toilet, shower - Chambre Vert: 1 queen bed, toilet, shower - Suite de Jardin: 1 queen Round bedroom and a foyer/dressing room with a single bed, toilet, shower - Chambre Fleur: 1 queen bed, toilet, combination tub/shower All bedrooms in the Chateau have private en suite bathrooms. The Separate Apartments (Sleep 10 in 5 bedrooms) There are also two nicely decorated apartments with 5 additional bedrooms in a separate building which is a 3 minute stroll through the gardens from the Chateau. The apartments will accommodate 10 additional guests for a supplementary rental fee per night per apartment. There are also charming bed & breakfasts and hotels for many more Guests nearby. 2-Bedroom Apartment (1) Queen bed 2-Bedroom Apartment (2) Double bed 3-Bedroom Apartment (1) Queen bed 3-Bedroom Apartment (2) Double bed 3-Bedroom Apartment (3) Double bed Each apartment has one bathroom with a toilet and a combination tub/shower. Outside Grounds Large private pool and gorgeous 19th century castle pool house with kitchenette and bathroom, private 22 acre lake, 105 acres of private park and forests 22 acre carp fishing lake, private chapel, gazebo, ample car park, boat park. Other Facilities Elevator on every floor, sumptuously decorated, luxuriously renovated, cozy dining area, den for teens on ground floor, lakeside terrace which lights up at night for dining, many living and dining areas around the chateau, BBQ, ping pong in our games room, croquet and badminton equipment, DVD, stereo, video library, books, iron and ironing board. #### Location There are lovely walks amongst the gardens, around the lakes 2.5 kilometer shoreline, and through the woods. The swimming pool and adjacent pool house offer delightful relaxation in or out of the sun. Excellent carp fishing can be enjoyed in our lake. Wine tasting, golf, horseback riding, bicycling, river boat tours, museums, churches, restaurants and shopping are all nearby. The Chateau is well situated just 20 minutes from Angers with its great shops and restaurants. Angers is 75 minutes from Paris via TGV, and the international airport in Nantes is about an hour away. There are many other delightful villages to visit nearby. Enquiries from location agencies, location scouts and location managers are welcome as the Chateau is also available as a castle location rental for film, movie & television productions, TV series, commercials, and fashion shoots, etc., in the Loire Valley, France. Local Activities: Sports & Adventure Activities Cycling Equestrian Events Fishing Freshwater Fishing Golf Hiking Hot Air Ballooning Hunting Pier Fishing Roller Blading Swimming Tennis Bird-wathcing