Property HFT7622, Holiday Chateau for rental in St Quentin, Picardie, France
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The 9 acres of woodlands that the Chateau sits in are ideal for walking or just laying back in a hammock and relaxing.
The river L'Oise which runs around the edge of the property is ideal for trout fishing and carp lakes are between 2 and 5 miles away.
If fishing doesn't appeal to you, you can always test the water in the 'beach area' which is situated between our property and the Mill at Lucy, use our above ground pool or kayak down the river.
The hamlet of Lucy is on the edge of Ribemont which can be accessed via St Quentin at Junction 10 from the A26 from Calais.
Ribemont, is a small market town rich in history and culture, it has a supermarket and petrol station, several boulangeries, a couple of restaurants, pizza & kebab parlour and tabacs.
Ribemont has an excellent kayak club, currently placed 17th out of the 200 competitive clubs in France and once a year a tournament is held on the river at the rear of the chateau.
If you are into horse riding, there is a an equestrian centre and pony club in the heart of town, just let us know if you want us to arrange riding for you.
Just outside the grounds of the chateau runs the small tourist train, taking in the scenery of the L'Oise valley. From time to time, the dining car, reminiscent of the Orient Express steams along the tracks, offering luxury dining of a bygone age.
St Quentin (15kms from Lucy Ribemont)
The City of St Quentin, is best known for the Basilique and with 60,000 inhabitants is a bustling City full of artisan and designer shops, street cafes and beautiful Gothic architecture. A large market is held every Wednesday and Saturday morning off the town square.
Laon (40kms from Lucy Ribemont)
The medieval walled town of Laon (the Capital of France prior to Paris) oozes history such as the 12th Century octagonal Knights Templar Chapelle des Templiers. The Cathedrale de Notre-Dame (built in the second half of the 12th Century) was so ahead of its time that parts of its design were copied at Chartres, Reims and Notre-Dame in Paris.
Reims (80kms from Lucy Ribemont)
Reims is synonymous with champagne, although not only famous for champagne, the 2000 year old city witnessed the holy anointing the Kings of France, its architectural monuments (the Cathedral of Notre-Dame, the Palais du Tau, the Abbey of Saint-Remi, the Basilica and Monastery) have been listed by UNESCO of part of the World Heritage.
The theme parks of Parc Asterix and Disneyland are also within an hour or so's drive.
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Description:
Chateau de Lucy now sits in tranquility in 9 acres of woodland, on the banks of the river L'Oise in the hamlet of Lucy near Ribemont, an easy 2 hour drive from Calais.
In a region steeped in battlefield history from times way back before the 11th century, Chateau de Lucy is also situated on a Roman archaeological site.
The Chateau was requisitioned by Crown Prince Wilhelm of Germany and
Prussia who occupied it during WWI and under the floorboards in one of the attics we found prayer books and a book of poems issued to the German troops in 1915 & 1916 (were these the Crown Prince's?)
Being in a strategic location, the Chateau was also requisitioned by German Officers during WWII and we have a 'pill box' (machine gun fortification) about 20 yards from our kitchen door which was built to defend the Chateau in those turbulent times.
In more recent times, up to the 1980s, weddings and christenings were held at the Chateau, with the last wedding being held in 1982.
For the next 24 years, the Chateau remained empty and neglected until we came along and rescued it in 2006.
Notes on price:
Bed and Breakfast rate of £80 per double room to include use of private bathroom and breakfast. £100 per night for a family of up to 4 people inclusive of breakfast. There is also a 3 bedroom gite for rent from £375 a week.
To hire the gite (sleeps up to 6) the rate is £375 in the low season,
£450 a week in the mid season (April to end of June) and £595 a week in the high season (July, August, September).
Please email for further information or to check availability.
You can pay by the following methods
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Accommodation
The Gite
Type
Description:
Bedrooms:
Bedroom 1 with antique French double bed
Bedroom 2 with single bed
Bedroom 3 located in the tower with antique French double bed
Sleeping capacity:
2 Double bedrooms (1 of which is in the tower) and a single bedroom
Bathrooms:
Large bathroom with roll top bath and hydrotherapy shower.
Kitchen:
You will find a cooker with ceramic hob, a dish washer, a fridge, a kettle, a toaster, cutlery, crockery, glassware and cooking utensils.
You will also have access to the laundry with a washing machine, a clothes drier, an iron and ironing board.
Living Rooms:
The gite is situated over 3 floors, with a large hallway and oak staircase and a large kitchen/living area with dining table and chairs, sofas, playstation 2, a selection of books, CDs and DVDs and a woodburner to keep you warm in the winter.
Cleaning/towels/linen/maid Service:
All bedlinen, towels and tea towels are included in the price of your stay.
Utility room:
Washing machine, tumble dryer, iron and ironing board.
Notes on accommodation: Wifi internet access is installed in the gite.
Property Catering: Self Catering
Amenities/Facilities provided
Games Console
Internet Access
Free Parking Facility
Towels Provided
Ironing Facilities
Central Heating
Garden
Fireplace
shared pool
barbecue
iron/ironing board
tumble dryer
washing machine
microwave
dishwasher
games/books
fridge/freezer
television
cd player
internet access
central heating
radio
dvd player
oven
hairdryer
hob/stove
Bath or Shower
Etc.
Travel
2 hour drive from Calais, Dunkirk, and Boulogne.
Nearest airports are Calais, Reims, Paris or Lille.
Mainline railway station at St Quentin with direct links all over France.
Distances
The City of St Quentin (15kms away), is best known for the Basilique and with 60,000 inhabitants is a bustling City full of artisan and designer shops, street cafes and beautiful Gothic architecture. A large market is held every Wednesday and Saturday morning off the town square.
40 kms away, the medieval walled town of Laon (the Capital of France prior to Paris) oozes history such as the 12th Century octagonal Knights Templar Chapelle des Templiers. The Cathedrale de Notre-Dame (built in the second half of the 12th Century) was so ahead of its time that parts of its design were copied at Chartres, Reims and Notre-Dame in Paris.
Disneyland and Park Asterix are both within an hour or so's drive.
There are many military graveyards and memorials within the region, battlefield tours and frequent exhibitions.
60 kms away, Reims is synonymous with champagne, although not only famous for champagne, the 2000 year old city witnessed the holy anointing the Kings of France, its architectural monuments (the Cathedral of Notre-Dame, the Palais du Tau, the Abbey of Saint-Remi, the Basilica and Monastery) have been listed by UNESCO of part of the World Heritage.
Further details
Ribemont, is a small market town rich in history and culture, it has a supermarket, a bank, petrol station, several boulangeries, a restaurant, pizza & kebab parlour a bar and several cafe-tabacs.
Booking notes
For further information or to book, please email us via the link below.
Changeover day
Preferred changeover day is Saturday, however we try to be flexible where we can.
Golf
Golf course 5kms away at Mesnil St Laurent.
Fishing
Trout fishing on site. Carp lakes between 2 and 5 kms away.
Wine Tasting
Champagne tasting and vineyard tours at Reims.
Outside
The gite has access to a private terrace of some sixty square metres (a veritable sun trap) for eating breakfast outside, sunbathing or for a barbecue and sitting out with a glass of wine in the evenings.
Table and chairs, sun loungers and a gas barbecue are included for your use. Although the private terrace is exclusively for your use, you are very welcome to enjoy any part of the nine acres that Chateau de Lucy sits in.
You are also very welcome to use our above ground pool.
For booking and further information
This advertiser joined Direct Holiday Bookings in and has advertised this property with us since 27 February 2007.
Property Ref HFT7622
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