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Chateau Du Chevalier in Combourg, Brittany, receives glowing reviews for its enchanting atmosphere and exceptional service. Guests describe their experiences as fairytale-like, with special mention of the picturesque grounds and the attentive assistance from the owners, Marie and Roland. The property is celebrated for its suitability for weddings and memorable stays, with guests consistently praising the beautiful setting, the quality of the food, and the overall experience.
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About this property
For an unforgettable family holiday or fairytale wedding, book Château Du Chevaliet, a magnificent 15th century castle in Brittany.
Beautifully located on a ridge overlooking a charming pastoral landscape, the estate comprises a stunning main château and three annexe buildings dating back to the 19th century and fully restored, allowing the estate to sleep up to 35 guests in total.
The 54 acres of grounds with spectacular views include three ponds, a heated outdoor swimming pool and a charming chapel. Enjoy outdoor pursuits like fishing and hunting, schedule a wine or cider tasting, play table football in one of the bedrooms and explore the region’s historical sites.The château's dining room features an original fireplace, and the drawing rooms and bedrooms have wooden panelling and paintings from 18th century.
The Big Maison (6-8 guests) sits just 100m from the château and is close to the pool and the kitchen garden. The Little Maison (4 guests) enjoys a superb view over the old castle park and the chapel and is also just 25m from the pool. With two and four welcoming bedrooms respectively, both houses are particularly recommended for couples or families.
Another 6-8 guests can stay in the 2-bedroom cottage with its charmingly renovated interiors, dating back to the 18th century. Only 50m from the pool, admire characterful high ceilings, gigantic oak beams and large sliding doors opening to the patio and a large garden. All annexes have their own outdoor seating areas where you can enjoy relaxing evenings and enchanting views overlooking the park and valley.
Drive the short distance to the village of Combourg to see an impressive castle and town centre. You’re also just over half an hour from Rennes’ cultural sites or Brittany's wonderful beaches. Further afield, history buffs will want to visit Mont Saint-Michel and the incredible D-day beaches, whilst closer to home golfers have a choice of superb courses.
Not only is Brittany wonderful in the summer, it is also a great destination in spring when flowers are in full bloom. Likewise, autumn is the perfect season to gather around the fireplace and spend cosy afternoons in, not to mention December, which will take your breath away as the characteristic French morning mist settles like a lake in the valley, creating a spectacular scenery.
Please note that the 35-person rate is for the main château and its annexes, meaning you have exclusive use of the pool and grounds. Should you wish to book the château only (15 guests), please see the separate listing, Château Du Chevalier. In this case, the annexes will be rented separately to other guests who share the estate and swimming pool with château guests.
Château Du Chevalier is ideally situated just 5.5km from the delightful village of Combourg, renowned for its impressive château and welcoming town centre. Within comfortable reach lies the cultural hub of Rennes (37km), while the expansive sandy shores of Cherrueix can be reached in around 30 minutes by car.
Travel is made easy thanks to the château’s proximity to Saint-Malo’s historic ferry terminal, approximately 45km away, and both Rennes and Dinard Airports, both a similar distance. Saint-Malo itself enchants visitors with its atmospheric walled city and offers regular ferry crossings to the Channel Islands.
A little further along the coast, Cancale (48km) beckons with its charming harbour and world-famous oysters – a must-visit for seafood aficionados who flock to its seafront restaurants. Golf enthusiasts are also spoilt for choice, with beautiful courses nearby such as Les Ormes (16.5km) and the scenic Dinard Golf Club (55km), offering stunning sea vistas.
Among the area’s many highlights are the iconic Mont Saint-Michel (44km), once a fortified abbey, as well as the enchanting medieval towns of Dinan (30km) and Vitré (58km), both boasting remarkable 12th-century architecture. For a moving day trip, the D-Day landing beaches, just over two hours away, provide a powerful glimpse into wartime history.
Accommodation
1) Château + Annexes (Big Maison + Little Maison + Cottage): max 35 guests
Main Château Interiors (15 guests)
Ground Floor
- Two entrances (south and north) with hallway with mosaic flooring
- Dining room with a stunning 15th century fireplace and grand oak table seating up to 22
- 18th century drawing room and library with precious exhibit paintings and antique furniture
- 18th century drawing room with fireplace, precious exhibit paintings and antique furniture
- Fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher and washing machine
- Bedroom with double bed (140x200cm), table football and bathroom with shower and toilet
First Floor
- Bedroom (approx. 30m2) with park view, double bed (140x200cm), single bed (90x200cm), fireplace and bathroom with bath/shower and toilet
- Bedroom (approx. 18m2) with park view, two single beds (90x200cm), fireplace and vanity alcove
- Bedroom (approx. 18m2) with park view, two single beds (90x200cm) and fireplace
- Bathroom with shower and toilet
- Bedroom (approx. 30m2) with valley view, two single beds (90x200cm), fireplace and bathroom with shower and toilet
- Bedroom (approx. 30m2) with valley view, two single beds (90x200cm), fireplace and vanity alcove
Second Floor
- Tower bedroom (approx. 40m2) with valley view, two single beds (90x200cm), fireplace and bathroom with bath/shower and toilet
Annexes
Big Maison Interiors (140m2) – 6 guests plus 2 additional beds on request
Ground Floor (approx. 80m2)
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Large kitchen, well-equipped including dishwasher and fridge-freezer
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Living area with sliding doors opening to castle park and patio
First Floor (approx. 60m2)
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Bedroom with twin beds (90x200cm) and castle park view
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Bedroom with twin beds (90x200cm) and castle park view
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Bedroom with twin beds (90x200cm) and pool view
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Bathroom with bathtub and toilet
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Bathroom with shower and toilet
Little Maison Interiors (approx. 60m2) - 4 guests
Ground Floor (approx. 30m2)
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Living room and kitchen, well-equipped including dishwasher, fridge and dining table. Doors open to patio and castle garden
First Floor (approx. 30m2)
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Bedroom with two single beds (90x200cm) and castle park view
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Bedroom with two single beds (80x190cm each) and pool view
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Bathroom with shower and toilet
Cottage Interiors (approx. 140m2) – 6 guests plus 2 additional beds on request
Ground Floor (approx. 90m2)
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Open-plan space with living area, dining area, fireplace and kitchen, well-equipped including fridge, freezer and dishwasher. Large open doors lead out to patio and large garden
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WC
First Floor (approx. 50m2)
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Bedroom with two single beds (90x200cm) and pool view
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Bedroom with two single beds (90x200cm) and country view
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Bedroom with two single beds (90x200cm)
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Balcony (overlooking living-dining area below)
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Bathroom with bathtub and two showers
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Separate WC
Outside Grounds (54 acres)
- Heated pool (12m x 5m), open approximately May to end-September (from 8.00 a.m. to 9.00 p.m.) within walled kitchen garden (with safety gate access)
- Barbecue area
- Outdoor furnishings
- Vast estate (54 acres) with three ponds, waterfalls, streams and walking trails
- Rowing boat (and fishing opportunities)
- Early 18th-century Chapel (approx. 100m2 with 10m-high ceiling and great acoustics)
The estate and swimming pool are only for exclusive use when both the château and annexes are booked (35-person rate). You can also book the château only for up to 15 guests, in which case you share the grounds and swimming pool with independent annexe guests - see the separate listing for Château du Chevalier.
Reviews (11)
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Uwe
We had our wedding here in Chateau and stayed from 8th to 11th of October. We were 25 people and 3 kids and the size of the chateau and all the bedrooms fit up to around 30 people optimally. The chateau with its buildings is such a beautiful place and nicely renovated, very secluded so nobody will disturb your event. It includes a pretty chapel and also a fish pond with a little waterfall. If the weather is nice you can take a walk on the paths of the property. The wider area offers a lot of nature, but also attractions like St. Malo and Mont St. Michel, which are easily reachable by a private bus tour or by cars. The caterers proposed by the owner provided sensational food and service from the rehearsal buffet style dinner to the 4 course (or more if you choose so) wedding dinner, cocktail hour with a selection of cheeses and foie gras, up to breakfast and brunch and a crepes and galettes food truck. We also had a harp player during the wedding ceremony and cocktail hours, who was fantastic, and a DJ for the late night party. The owners of the chateau, Marie and Roland, are such friendly and helpful people, so you will feel more than welcome. Marie organized all the caterers, bus tours and everything. Not to forget to mention: their house brand champagne and calvados are excellent and very reasonably priced. To summarize: we had our dream wedding in Chateau Du Chevalier.
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Vivica & Graham
A HUGE thank you to Marie and Roland for welcoming us into their home, and what a home! 30 people here for my 60th birthday celebration we had the place to ourselves. We dreamt, we talked, we laughed, we ate, we sang and we danced. All ages and all nationalities. Everyone felt they were in a fairy tail for four blissful days. And the weather was on our side, crisp sunny days every day! Thank you Marie for your every attention to detail and your enormous style. It makes THE difference. We will be back!
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Ane and Alex
Thank you very much for the last one! I must thank you again for an absolutely wonderful experience. It remains an unreal dream for all of us. We will definitely be back and will keep in touch. Good luck with the rest of the season, and hope you got some of the long-awaited rain.