Title: Chateau rental in France for 48 people Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Chateau rental in France for 48 people Villa in Benest with private pool and kitchen ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/64000000/63910000/63909700/63909668/e06eeddd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/64000000/63910000/63909700/63909668/2a71d675.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/64000000/63910000/63909700/63909668/710f389e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/64000000/63910000/63909700/63909668/abcb27bf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/64000000/63910000/63909700/63909668/a672ef75.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Escape to Chateau Charente, a charming venue nestled in the heart of a 19-hectare park. Enjoy lounging by the pool, exploring the estate's activities like pétanque and badminton or unwinding in one of four lounges with satellite TV and fireplaces. ### Entire home 21 bedrooms13 bathroomsSleeps 91 ## Popular amenities - Fireplace - Dryer - Washer - Kitchen - Pool - Air conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Chateau rental in France for 48 people Have you ever dreamed of celebrating one of the most magical and moving days of your life in an exceptional place where you will feel like royalty surrounded by your loved ones? Or perhaps you are looking to spend some time with family or friends for a fabulously memorable week? Chateau Charente is the ideal place to celebrate your love or special moments with special people. This elegant and charming venue, filled with moments of history, is available for exclusive rental for your lovely day. Set in the heart of a 19-hectacre park, the main chateau offers 660 sqm and can accommodate up to 24 guests. \* With its adjoining buildings, the entire estate offers accommodation for up to 91 guests. The chateau was completely renovated in 2016, decorated with great care and tastefully furnished with antique furniture. The owners were able to maintain its 19th century charm while adding a chic and modern touch. CHATEAU: \- A ground floor of 300sqm with 2 luxury lounges, 2 dining rooms, a large kitchen and one ensuite bedroom \- 2 floors dedicated to bedrooms and bathrooms with 2 living rooms. 1st floor of 300sqm - 2nd floor of 60sqm \- The banqueting salon and professionally equipped kitchen (up to 120 people seated/240 standing – 120sqm) \- The pool Hall (up to 60 seated guests/120 standing – 60sqm) There is A/C in the grand salon only. One-meter thick walls maintain the chateau cool inside during the summer months LODGES: \- 4 lodges for 4 people (16 people). 4 people each and one disabled housing (sleeps up to 16 guests) \- Private bathroom and WC \- Air conditioning APARTMENT: \- 3 bedrooms (sleeps up to 8 guests) \- Private bathroom and WC \- Salon, kitchen and play room with baby-foot COTTAGE: The venue offers a cottage/dormitory to accommodate a larger number of guests. \- 12 bedrooms from 2 to 5 people each (sleeps up to 67 guests) \- 4 showers \- 2 WC \- 4 Washing bassin \- Air conditioning 3 Night Minimum Stay! Prices listed are for 91 guests. For smaller groups, please inquire for prices without the cottage. For a relaxing stay, four lounges are available in the chateau. They offer a charming, chic 19th century decoration style: 2 Satellite TV lounges (CNN, BBC) and 2 dining rooms (one for 22 guests and another for 12 guests). The rooms have been completely refurbished in the utmost respect of traditions with period woodwork and moldings. Each with their own fireplace, the rooms are warm, bright and calm. Activities at or near the Chateau + basic equipment for the following games are available at the château: \- Pétanque, \- Pool games, lawn games, soccer, badminton ... \- Bikes available at no extra charge for 8 adults & 4 children \- Lake & fun activities: Water-slide/water-jump park at Vivonne with wakeboards, \- Beach and restaurant - see the Dropinwaterjump website for full details. \- The Charente river is accessible from the property: canoe, kayak, boat... \- Zoo \- Tennis \- Cooking Lessons \- On-site wine tasting sessions \- Loire Châteaux Tour, Bordeaux, Cognac \- Horseback riding: 20-25 €/hour \- Hot Air Balloon \- Golf \- Fishing \- Cognac Tour \- Vineyard tour \- Local producing farms visits \- World famous Futuroscope Park near Poitiers \- Valley of the Apes – Vallée des singes (FR) \------- Bedroom 1 - King Size & Ensuite bathroom Bedroom 2 - King Size & Ensuite bathroom Bedroom 3 - Double bed Bedroom 4 - Queen Size + 1 Single Bedroom 5 - 2 Single beds Bedroom 6 - 2 Single beds + Double bed & Ensuite bathroom Bedroom 7 - King Size & Ensuite bathroom Bedroom 8 - King Size & Ensuite bathroom Bedroom 9 - Double bed Bedroom 10 - Queen Size + 1 Single bed & Ensuite bathroom Bedroom 11 - Queen Size - Lodge Bedroom 12 - Queen Size - Lodge Bedroom 13 - Twin beds - Lodge Bedroom 14 - Twin beds - Lodge Bedroom 15 - Queen Size - Lodge Bedroom 16 - Queen Size - Lodge Bedroom 17 - Twin beds - Lodge Bedroom 18 - Twin beds - Lodge Bedroom 19 - Queen Size - Apartment Bedroom 20 - Twin beds - Apartment Bedroom 21 - Queen Size - Apartment ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the villa: Internet access ### Bedrooms - 21 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 12.5 private bathrooms - Hair dryer - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Terrace ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Phone ### Location highlights - Near a zoo ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; 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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed Parties and events are allowed on site Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed USD 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation ### Property is also known as Chateau in France for 48 People Villa FRLOV22206 Chateau in France for 48 People Benest Chateau in France for 48 People Villa Benest ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=46.039238,0.453859&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:i%7C_xGsswA%3FU%3FW%3FU%40U%3FU%40W%40U%40U%40UBU%40U%40WBUBUBUBSBUDUBUDSDUBUDSDSFUDSFSFSDSFSFQFSFSHQFQHSFQHQHOHQHQHOHQJOHOJOJOJMHOJMJMLMJMJMJKLMJKLKLKLKJILKLILILINILGLGLGNGLGLGNELENENELENCLENCNCNALCNANANANAN%3FL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40N%40L%40N%40NBLBN%40NBNDLBNDNDLDNDLDNFLFLFLFNFLHLFLHLHLHLJLHLJJJLJLJJLLJJLJLJLJLJLJNJNJLHNJNHNHPHNJPHPHNFPHPFRHPFPFRHRFPFRDRFRDRFRDTDRDTDRDTBRDTBTBTBTBRBTBTBV%40T%40T%40TBT%3FT%40V%40T%3FT%40V%3FT%3FT%3FT%3FVAT%3FTAVAT%3FTCTATAVATCTCTCTCTCTCRCTETCTERETERERETGRERGRERGRGRIPGRGPIRGPIPGPIPINKPINIPINKNINKNKLKNKLKLKLKLKLMLKJMJMJKJMJMHMJMHMHMHMHMFOFMHMFMDOFMDOFMDOBODMDOBOBOBM%40OBO%40M%40O%40O%40O%3FO%40O%3FO%3FMAO%3FOAOAOAOAMCOAOCOCMCOEMEOCOEMGOEMGMEOGMGMIMGOIMIMIMIMIKKMKMKMKKKMKKMKMKMMMKMKMIOKMKOKOIOKOIQIOIQIOIQIQGQIQGSIQGSGQGSGSESGSGSESGSEUESCUESEUCUEUCSCUCUCUCUAUAUCWAUAUAUAU%3FWAU%3FU%3FW%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=M7qyV5MDZDq53dPopjXVX9jYbXI=) Benest, Charente #### What's nearby - The gardens of Argentor - 18 min drive - 7.9 miles - Abbey of Our Lady of Nanteuil - 18 min drive - 8.1 miles - Circuit du Val de Vienne - 39 min drive - 19.5 miles - Château de la Rochefoucauld - 40 min drive - 27.8 miles - Valley of the Monkeys - 47 min drive - 25.9 miles #### Getting around - Saint-Saviol Station - 29 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Petureau Patricia - ‬6 min drive - ‪SARL La Charrette - ‬3 min walk - ‪Le Café de la Paix - ‬9 min drive - ‪Aux Plaisirs Gourmands - ‬13 min drive - ‪Chez Patou - ‬7 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Chateau rental in France for 48 people pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Chateau rental in France for 48 people? > Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Chateau rental in France for 48 people? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Chateau rental in France for 48 people located? > Situated in Benest, this villa is within 9 miles (15 km) of Saint John the Baptist Church, Church Saint-Just and Abbey of Our Lady of Nanteuil. The gardens of Argentor is 9.2 mi (14.8 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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