Guests say
Guests are overwhelmingly positive about Chateau De La Chance, praising its stunning setting, excellent hospitality, and the blend of old-world charm with modern amenities. The property is celebrated for its suitability for large gatherings and special occasions, with particular mentions of its beautiful pool, well-equipped kitchen, and spacious grounds. The hosts' attention to detail and helpfulness contribute to the memorable experiences shared by visitors.
Reviews consistently mention the immaculate condition of the chateau and its facilities, highlighting the cleanliness of the rooms and the well-maintained grounds. The property's upkeep appears to be of a high standard, contributing to guests' enjoyment.
The chateau's location in the Loire Valley is frequently described as beautiful and convenient, with easy access to local amenities and attractions. The picturesque setting and proximity to vineyards add to the appeal, although no specific negatives are mentioned.
Comfort is a strong point, with guests expressing satisfaction with the spacious accommodations, heated floors, and large bathtubs. The property seems to cater well to both large groups and individual comfort needs.
While guests are generally pleased with the facilities, there is a mention of a dishwasher issue that was not resolved during the stay. Due to this, it is not possible to provide a full score for facilities and maintenance.
The hosts are commended for their thoughtfulness, with mentions of treats like flowers and sweets. However, it should be noted that such personal touches, while appreciated, may vary and are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
Dating back to the 11th century, Château de la Chance is a magical holiday château in an equally enchanting setting on the banks of the river Layon. The country château enjoys spacious grounds, has stunning gardens and a large, central swimming pool. The main château can sleep up 10-15 whilst 25 extra guests can be accommodated in the surrounding apartments and studios owned by the estate, making the maximum capacity 40 guests.
The château’s impressive character is preserved in its thick stone walls, high ceilings and stunning antique furniture yet it offers modern comforts while still retaining its original grandeur. Château de la Chance offer a unique opportunity to experience a slice of French life as the history and culture of the region live on. It’s an ideal venue for gatherings with family and friends, celebrations or even intimate weddings.
With kitchens in the château and apartments as well as two barbecues, you can prepare meals and dine al-fresco in the château courtyard at sunset whilst enjoying local wines. It is easy to arrange for catering for your stay should you prefer to spend more time relaxing by the pool side or exploring many of the incredible châteaux across the Loire Valley. Directly opposite the château you’ll find walking and cycling trails taking you to the local village around the vineyards and even to the Loire river.
Other glorious places to visit include the historic city of Angers, Château de Brissac (the tallest castle in France) and the beautiful town of Saumur on the Loire River, famous for it's famous equestrian school, Cadre Noir, as well as its delicious white sparkling wine.
There is a wonderful feeling at the Château de la Chance and the kind owners have ensured in every way that your holiday experience in the Loire Valley will be unforgettable.
Please note that the château and all grounds is exclusively yours for the rental period.
Château de la Chance is located on the banks of the river Layon in the Loire Valley between two rural wine-producing villages, only a 30-minute drive from the city of Angers. This region, in the Maine-et-Loire department, is known as ‘Anjou’ and the château is located directly on the Anjou Wine Trail (“Route des Vins & Villages de l’Anjou”).
The nearest village is an easy 1.2km walk from the château where you will find a supermarket, two boulangeries, an auberge (for lunch), butcher/caterer, bar/tabac, florist, ATM machine, cinema, garage, petrol station, a covered swimming pool and amenities such as a pharmacy, doctors and dentist. There is also a Farmer’s market on a Tuesday morning.
In the other direction, another village just over 2km away has a bakery, bar/tabac, mini-supermarket and tennis courts. There is also a Michelin starred restaurant a 15-minutes away by car, as well as a good selection of restaurants and bars within a 10-15 minute drive.
There are plenty of beautiful walks amongst the trails and vineyards directly across the road where you can follow the old railway track of 'Petit Anjou’. The Thouarcé - Chalonnes-sur-Loire route takes you to the very heart of the Coteaux du Layon and Aubance vineyards where you will discover a stunning landscape that is a patchwork of vines, mills, wine-growing estates and character properties. There are also further cycling trails along the Loire river, known as the famous Loire à Vélo.
The owners have very good relationships with local wineries and they can help arrange a wine-tasting. Other activities include golf, horse-riding and boating on the Loire river which is just a 30-40 minute drive away.
The region is crammed with rich, cultural heritage and some experiences you won't find anywhere else in France. The beautiful city of Angers (25km) on the River Maine features a wonderful 13th century castle and a lovely old town where you can explore the cobbled lanes filled with cafes and restaurants.
On the Loire river, visit Saumur (40km), known for its famous equestrian school, Cadre Noir, and its excellent sparkling white wine. Also heading east you can visit the amazing Troglodyte caves in Rochemenier (22km) or the impressive Fontevraud Abbey (55km).
Tours (120km) is another great day trip, a city filled with history and excellent restaurants and markets. Perhaps combine with one of the Loire’s famous châteaux such as Château de Villandry (96km) or Château Royal d'Amboise (150km) as well as many others nearby.
Accommodation
1) Château only (10-15 guests)
2) Château and apartments (15 guests)
3) Château and apartments (20 guests)
4) Château and apartments (25 guests)
5) Château, apartments and studios (30 guests)
6) Château, apartments and studios (35 guests)
7) Château, apartments and studios (40 guests*)
For options 2-6, up to 10 guests will stay in the château and all remaining guests will be allocated an apartment (and studios for up to 25 guests). The number of apartments/studios allocated will depend on how many guests are staying and will be based on each guest sharing a double/twin room (therefore some apartments/studios will be closed off for smaller groups). Supplements apply if guests require single occupancy of bedrooms in the apartments/studios - please enquire.
* For option 7 (40 guests), 15 people will be housed in the château and 25 guests will stay in the apartments and studios.
Château Interiors
- Great hall with 5m long dining table (for up to 18 guests) and large 17th century fireplace, candelabras and antique furnishings. Music system with amp and speakers and grand piano. Windows and doors open up to the courtyard and river
- Kitchen, well-equipped including dishwasher, fridge, oven, microwave, bench-top hobs, toaster, Nespresso machine, cafetière, electric jug
- Separate WC
Opposite Wing
- Lounge with TV with DVD player
- Store-room with additional fridge, washing machine and rubbish facilities
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- Bedroom on first floor with four-poster double bed (150x200cm) and single bed (100x200cm), sitting area and en suite bathroom. Pool, courtyard and garden views
- Bedroom on top floor with double bed (140x200cm) in alcove and single bed (90x200cm) in living area. En suite bathroom and 180 degree views over pool, grounds, courtyard and vineyards
- Bedroom in south-wing with double bed (150x200cm) and two single beds (100x200cm each). En suite bathroom. North-facing looking over pool
- Bedroom in south-wing with double bed (150x200cm) and single bed (100x200cm). West-facing looking over courtyard and grounds
- Bedroom in south-wing with king-size double bed (180x195cm). South-facing looking over river
- Shared bathroom
Apartment One Interiors
Can connect to Apartment Two via a secure door
Ground Floor
- Living-dining room with sofa-bed
- Open-plan kitchen area, equipped with fridge, dishwasher, stove top, toaster-oven and Nespresso machine
- Bathroom with shower and WC
- Access to private courtyard with picnic table
First Floor
- Double bedroom
- Double bedroom on mezzanine floor
- Bathroom with bath, shower over bath and separate WC
Apartment Two Interiors
Can connect to Apartment One via a secure door
Ground Floor
- Living-dining room with sofa-bed
- Open-plan kitchen area, equipped with fridge, dishwasher, stove top, toaster-oven and Nespresso machine
- Bathroom with bath, shower over bath and WC
- Access to courtyard with picnic table
First Floor
- Bedroom with queen-size double bed and two single beds
- Separate WC
Apartment Three Interiors
Ground Floor
- Living area with sofa-bed
- Kitchen-diner, well-equipped with dishwasher, stove top, toaster-oven and Nespresso machine
- Storage room and WC
- Access to private courtyard with picnic table
First Floor
- Double bedroom with queen-size bed
- Twin bedroom
- Bathroom with bath, shower over bath and separate WC
Apartment Four Interiors (smaller apartment)
Ground Floor
- Living room with sofa, and counter-height dining table with four chairs
- Open-plan kitchenette with fridge, stove top, toaster-oven and french press cafétière
- Double bedroom with door leading to shower room with WC
- Access to private courtyard with table
Mezzanine Level (child-proof gate at top of stairs)
- Twin beds
Studio One, Two and Three Interiors
Ground Floor
- Small living area with sofa-bed
- Shower room with WC
Mezzanine level
- Queen or double bed
Studio Four Interiors (ground floor)
- Twin beds (raised)
- Bathroom (wheelchair friendly) with shower and WC
Outside Grounds
- Salt-water heated swimming pool (14x6m, depth: up to 2.6m), open from mid-May to mid-September (9am-8pm). Features safety cover.
- Outdoor solar shower
- Poolside terrace (150m2) with sun loungers, picnic tables
- Spacious courtyard overlooking grounds and Layon River
- Courtyard dining table (up to 14 guests)
- Trestle tables (x5) each for 8-10 guests (on request)
- Two barbecues (charcoal)
- Picnic tables
- Pétanque court
- Badminton
- Mölkky
- Archery
- 2 City bikes
- Well-established gardens and parkland
- Unfenced access to river, via steps
- Parking area
Facilities
- Wi-Fi
- Fire bowl in château courtyard (with initial supply of firewood)
- Music system with amp, speakers and Bluetooth connection (in château)
- Grand piano (in château)
- TV and DVD player (TV has no reception)
- DVDs
- Library
- Washing machine and drying racks
- Hairdryers in each bathroom
- Board games
- Badminton
- Petanque
- Mölkky
- Boules set
- Badminton set
- Archery
Little Sustainability Gems About the Property
The owners encourage guests to compost with buckets in all of the kitchens and give clear directions on how to recycle plastics, glass, card and aluminium. All firewood for the fire-bowl is felled and cured on the property. When possible they also source ingredients for the welcome hamper and catering from local suppliers.
Reviews (31)
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M.W.
The owners were very welcoming and relaxed. There were treats like flowers in the rooms sweets and a splendid Brie. The Chateau has been very sympathetically modernised. The salt water heated pool was lovely. We had a splendid boule tournament and musical members enjoyed playing the piano.
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Lucy
My husband and I had our wedding ceremony here with 30 of our closest friends and family. Chateau was our destination wedding choice, as we wanted somewhere where we could all stay together and have plenty of room, somewhere to relax and have fun by the pool (and somewhere to have our wedding!). We booked the property for 5 nights as we wanted time to enjoy the wedding week altogether. First of all, no photos can do the Chateau justice, the grandeur and history is just breathtaking in person. Michael and Sonja were amazing throughout our whole trip, the catering they provided was delicious and all our guests loved the food. We had also booked for Michael to do a wine tasting, this was definitely a highlight of the week for a lot of our guests. Michael has a brilliant way of explaining the wines and is very knowledgeable on the topic - this was 10/10. We also hired bikes, this was a recommendation from Michael and was a brilliant idea. The closest town is a 10 minute cycle along a beautiful path, and the local bakery is 10/10! Angers is only a 25/30 minute drive away and has hundreds of restaurants and cafes, it's truly a vibrant, clean, historic city - that also has some really nice clothing stores. We had the most amazing 5 nights at the Chateau, and our wedding ceremony was the best day of our lives. As a young couple living in the UK we are so happy that we made the choice to get married abroad, especially at Chateau. There are SO many more wonderful things that we could say about our stay! Thank you so much Michael and Sonja for facilitating our unforgettably special week!
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Lucy
My husband and I had our wedding ceremony here with 30 of our closest friends and family. Chateau was our destination wedding choice, as we wanted somewhere where we could all stay together and have plenty of room, somewhere to relax and have fun by the pool (and somewhere to have our wedding!). We booked the property for 5 nights as we wanted time to enjoy the wedding week altogether. First of all, no photos can do the Chateau justice, the grandeur and history is just breathtaking in person. Michael and Sonja were amazing throughout our whole trip, the catering they provided was delicious and all our guests loved the food. We had also booked for Michael to do a wine tasting, this was definitely a highlight of the week for a lot of our guests. Michael has a brilliant way of explaining the wines and is very knowledgeable on the topic - this was 10/10. We also hired bikes, this was a recommendation from Michael and was a brilliant idea. The closest town is a 10 minute cycle along a beautiful path, and the local bakery is 10/10! Angers is only a 25/30 minute drive away and has hundreds of restaurants and cafes, it's truly a vibrant, clean, historic city - that also has some really nice clothing stores. We had the most amazing 5 nights at the Chateau, and our wedding ceremony was the best day of our lives. As a young couple living in the UK we are so happy that we made the choice to get married abroad, especially at Chateau. There are SO many more wonderful things that we could say about our stay! Thank you so much Michael and Sonja for facilitating our unforgettably special week!