Private Castle with swimming-pool/tenniscourt

Fully restored very spacious 15-17th century castle (8 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms). 1 km from a small village, yet completely in nature, along a small river, acres of private grounds, tennis-court, or the heated pool. Barbecue, pooltable, movie/games-room. Nearby: golf course, Poitiers, theme parc Futuroscope, the beach near La Rochelle. Punting in the famous Marais Poitevin (‘green Venice’). The space Ideally suited for those looking for a family retreat where your can spend a beautiful holiday or celebrate an anniversary with the family, with complete privacy within the setting of a beautiful centuries old castle, and private grounds. The original chateau stems from 1369, but has been restored to a level where you don't miss any modern conveniences: 6 bedrooms have modern en suite bathrooms, and 2 bedrooms share one. The castle is very close to a village with bakery, grocery, bar, restaurant, medical centre, pharmacie, etc, but yet is situated completely private with beautiful views over maddows and woodlands and borders a small river. The following rooms have a split airconditioning system: kitchen, dining-room, master-bedroom above the entrance and the 2 bedrooms on the second floor. Bedlinnen and towels will be provided. The private pool (heated from 15 May-15 October) is situated on the south-west with full sun exposure during the day. Next to the pool a heated jacuzzi for 3-4 people. Alternative the kids can take the boat out on the small river wich runs along the property. A weber gas barbecue-system is at your disposal for those nice long summer evenings. Guest access Apart from the 8 bedrooms, the guest will have access to a beautiful dining room which sits 16-18 guests, a living room, a tv-room with a 75 inch flatscreen, netflix, dvd's and a PS4 play-station for the kids, and a spacious kitchen-livingroom with a big separate dining table. Next to the dining room a biljard room with american pool-table. Further at your disposal 8 bicycles and 4 for children. There is also an outside table tennis-table, a tennis-court, soccer goals, a tennis court, and a basketball-hoop. Kids never are bored here (at least so far!). Other things to note One of the 8 double bedroom is currently a childrens' room with a double-bed and a 2 level children-bed. So depending on your needs, in total either 14 adults, and up to 4 children or 16 adults can be hosted. Depending on the type/age groups adding upto 4 stretcher beds for some more children can be discussed. For smaller groups of 10 or less a discount can be given. Please contact me in that case.