Magnificent 12th-century manor house in the Tronçais Forest.

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16 guests · 7 bedrooms · 3 baths

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About this house rental

Located in full Bourbonnais, with 500m of the forest of Tronçais (one of the most beautiful oak forests of Europe) this magnificent home of the 12th century is composed of 3 buildings among which 2 livable and can accomodate 15 people. The central part was completely redone 2 years ago; it has a large kitchen / living room / dining room that can accommodate everyone. On a plot of 3 hectares, a large pond, it is possible to fish, swim and go boating and canoeing.

This former lordship dating from the 12th century is an old castle converted into a magnificent mansion consisting of a U-shaped building and two towers truncated during the French Revolution. You will be able to discover the famous legend of Loup de Mazières and other fascinating stories of Bourbonnais!

We put at your disposal 2 out of 3 buildings, the 3rd being the barn (equipment, box, storage ...).

The older western part is composed of:
DRC:
- 1 large entrance
- 1 living / dining room
- 1 small kitchen in the tower (microwave, kettle, gas hob)
- 1 bedroom with open double bed on the courtyard
Upstairs :
- 1 very large bedroom with a large bathroom (2 sinks + large bath / shower a little capricious)
- 1 bedroom with 2 single beds
- 1 bedroom with a double bed
- 1 bathroom with a bath + 1 shower + 2 sinks
- 1 laundry room with washing machine and tumble dryer

The central part was renovated 2 years ago and has all the modern comforts:
DRC:
- a very large kitchen (5-burner stove with oven, microwave, kettle, dishwasher, toaster ...),
- a living room and dining room in the same space as the kitchen
Upstairs :
- 1 double bedroom
- 1 bathroom with a large shower and 2 sinks
- 1 bedroom with 1 double bed + 1 single bed
- 1 bedroom with 3 single beds
- 1 large bright living room with TV, foosball, large library, games for children ...

The garden: You have at your disposal:
- a very pretty flowery courtyard where you can take your meals (tables, chairs, bbq ...) and relax (deckchairs)!
- 3 hectares of meadow
- a pond (not fenced - beware of young children) with boat and fishing rods, where it is possible to swim
- a ping-pong table
- a trampoline

At the border of Allier (03) and Cher (18), the house is in the middle of nature, close to a farm where cows, hens, goats, dogs gambol happily! The forest of Tronçais is 500m, you have countless walks to do in 5 minutes. Discover the multi-century oaks, the Colbert high forest dating from Louis XIV ... on foot, by bike ...
For those who love old castles, the Jacques Coeur route offers magnificent castles and abbeys to visit: Ainay le Vieil, Culan, Noirlac, Sagonne ... The pond Saint Bonnet located 5km will offer during the summer swimming, paddle boats, big slides, mini-golf, bike rental .... Cérilly at 5km offers 2 tennis. At Le Veurdre 30 km it is possible to go canoeing on the Allier.

The nearest train station is at Saint-Amand-Montrond, 20km from the house (Paris Austerlitz / Montlucon link). Bourges is 50 minutes away. Access by motorway is via the A71, Saint Amand Montrond (3 hours from Paris).
Other remarks
Mobile phones do not go everywhere in the house, it's up to you to guess the connected places! There is wifi in the main rooms.
Animals :
- Pablo the rooster, and his laying hens will be delighted to welcome you (and sometimes offer you some fresh eggs).
- Karola, our old mare, has a well-deserved retirement in the field; it MUST NOT be mounted but will be happy to be cuddled!

If you do not want to bring your sheets and towels, we can rent you:
- 100 € for sheets and towels for the whole house.
Cleaning (mandatory): 100 € for the whole house.


Amenities

Free WiFi/internet
Free Parking
Non-smoking
Pets allowed
TV
Heating
Coffee/tea maker
Refrigerator
Kitchen
WiFi/Internet
Parking Available
Microwave
Dishwasher
Washing machine
Dryer
Washer/dryer
Kitchenware
Garden
Oven
Stove
Laundry services
Fireplace
Waterfront
Bath or shower
Outdoor Cooking
Family friendly
Ironing facilities
Towels
Hairdryer
Fire extinguisher

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FAQs

Is parking included with this house?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Magnificent 12th-century manor house in the Tronçais Forest.. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Magnificent 12th-century manor house in the Tronçais Forest. pet friendly?

Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at Magnificent 12th-century manor house in the Tronçais Forest.?

We found 30 amenities for this rental. This includes free wifi/internet, free parking, non-smoking, pets allowed, and tv.


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