Chateau Sauvage - Eleven Bedroom Castle, Sleeps 14

Surrounded by wild beauty and spectacular landscapes, set above a glorious valley in the Ardèche, Château Sauvage offers authenticity and charm with discreet touches of luxury – the perfect place where you can gather with family or friends to create special memories.

When the current owners first saw Château Sauvage they said it was the most enchanting place they had ever seen, not just its incredible setting but also the striking interiors. The maison itself dates back to the 12th century and has had a fascinating history throughout the ages. Nowadays it’s a beautiful holiday home with both character and style, made up of the original 5-bedroom château alongside a pretty cottage and four garden bedrooms for up to 14 guests.

Enjoy breakfast in the courtyard then wander out to the gardens to marvel at the southern facing views that will take your breath away. Enjoy long summer days by the swimming pool, join in a game of football on the playing field or find a tranquil spot on a terrace to relax in such amazing surroundings.

Create feasts in the brilliantly equipped kitchen and serve al-fresco on warm summer evenings accompanied by fine Côtes du Rhône wine from nearby vineyards. As the night draws in, dance with family and friends in the disco cavern, inspired by the French Riviera in the swinging sixties.

If you can bring yourself to leave your rural idyll, there is so much to experience in this magnificent region. You needn’t travel far for horse-riding through the surrounding landscapes or long walks through the woodland. A little further afield, hire canoes along the Ardèche river or visit some of the wonderful wineries of the Côtes du Rhône.

Head to the twice weekly Farmer’s market in the charming local town of Privas and enjoy a day in Montélimar visiting one of the many nougat factories. Visit the grand city of Valence, known to be a gateway to southern France, or drive south to the historic city of Avignon for an amazing day out. Return to your peaceful abode, listen to the bird song with an aperitif and appreciate the sense of tranquillity and beauty around you in this unique and welcoming home.

Features:


Main Château Interiors

- Hallway with drinks cabinet and hunting trophies
- Living room with fireplace, TV and air-conditioning
- Dining room with fireplace and air-conditioning
- Kitchen, fully-equipped including two dishwashers, two ovens, eight gas hobs and coffee machine in pantry
- Double bedroom with air-conditioning and en suite bathroom
- 2-bedroom suite with double bed, twin beds and private bathroom
- 2-bedroom suite with double bed, twin beds and private bathroom
- Disco cavern

Please note the master bedroom shown on the floor plan is no longer available to guests.

Separate Cottage

- Living room with air-conditioning unit
- Kitchen
- 2 bedrooms with en suite bathrooms

Annexe Bedrooms (each one in the garden with its own entrance)

- Bedroom with king-size double, fireplace and en suite bathroom
- Bedroom with king-size double and en suite bathroom
- Two double bedrooms with en suite bathrooms

Outside Grounds

- Swimming pool (12m x 5m) with safety cover
- Château courtyard
- Sports field (football, volleyball, badminton)
- Boules
- Terraced grounds

Facilities

- Wi-Fi
- Air-conditioning (living/dining room, two bedrooms and cottage lounge)
- TV
- Art studio loft and library
- Workshop room

Location:

Set in the stunning Ardèche department, Château Sauvage is in a remote and beautiful location, near the town of Privas, reached via a narrow road with spectacular scenery around you.

There’s a delightful weekly fruit and vegetable market in the local village, around 8km away, as well as an excellent bakery, butchers and winery.

Guests can make the most of the outstanding natural scenery by horse-riding with stables just a ten-minute drive away, as well as incredible hikes, rock climbing and canoeing down the Ardèche gorges - Vallon-Pont-d'Arc, one of the main starting points for canoe excursions, is only an hour away.

This region also offers some fine wine-tasting opportunities with the Côtes du Rhône wine regions to the north and south both accessible. Visit vineyards, wine châteaux and cellars to sample some of the excellent varieties produced in this area. Of course, you must try some of the wines from the Ardèche vineyards too!

For food-lovers, you will find many excellent restaurants including the three Michelin starred Restaurant Anne-Sophie Pic in Valence (45km) or you may prefer to visit the chef’s more informal eatery next door and her gourmet food shop. Other restaurants in pretty villages offer an authentic taste of Provençal cuisine in glorious settings in charming places such as Cliousclat (30km), Charmes-sur-Rhône (35km) and closer to home near Privas.

Indeed, Privas (14km) is a characterful town to explore with its twice weekly Farmers market and beautiful architecture. Sample some of the chestnut products that the town is well known for or just soak up the ambience with a coffee or glass of local wine in a terrace café. Privas is the gateway to the Parc Naturel Régional des Monts d'Ardèche with its amazing landscapes and breathtaking beauty.

Montélimar (35km) is another lovely day out, especially on a Saturday when you can experience the vibrant morning market. Expect colourful shops, many selling nougat which is a speciality of this town and historic buildings including the especially impressive 12th century Château des Adhémars.

Other wonderful places in the Ardèche include the spa town of Vals-les-Bains (36km) and the pretty medieval town of Aubenas (35km), both reached in under an hour.

Valence (45km) is worthy of a visit, known as the gateway to the south of France, whilst the historic city of Avignon (110km) can be reached in around ninety minutes for a brilliant day out.

Terms & Conditions:

Security deposit?
€2000 paid via bank transfer to the owner one month before arrival and refunded two weeks after departure, subject to full inspection.

Arrival time?
4.00 p.m.

Departure time?
10.00 a.m.

Energy costs included?
Yes.

Heating costs included?
Yes.

Linen & towels included?
Yes.

End of stay cleaning included?
Yes. However, guests are required to leave the accommodation clean, tidy and in the same condition as on their arrival. Any extra cleaning, laundry, maintenance and/or rubbish disposal required will be charged against the security deposit.

Pool towels included?
Yes.

Changeover day?
Saturday. All other changeover days on request.

Minimum stay?
7 nights. All other durations on request.

Pets welcome?
On request only and with prior agreement with the owner.

Smoking Allowed?
Outside only.

Internet access?
Wi-Fi internet access included, however please note Wi-Fi is not available in some parts of the property.

Other Ts and Cs?
Air-conditioning is only featured in the living/dining room, two bedrooms and in the cottage's lounge.
Pets - allowed
Smoking - not allowed