Guests say
Chateau Crystal in the Loire Valley is consistently praised for its enchanting setting, luxurious and comfortable accommodations, and exceptional service. Guests describe their stays as magical, particularly noting the beautifully decorated rooms, the extensive and well-maintained grounds, and the variety of on-site activities. The property is highly recommended for special occasions, with many guests celebrating weddings and anniversaries there. The owners are commended for their responsiveness and attentiveness, contributing to the overall extraordinary experience.
Guests are unanimous in their praise for the cleanliness of Chateau Crystal, often noting the property is impeccably maintained. The absence of any negative comments regarding cleanliness suggests a very high standard is consistently met.
The location in the Loire Valley is frequently highlighted as attractive, with the nearby town of Angers mentioned for its dining options. The chateau's setting is described as peaceful and serene, offering a calming experience. The property's proximity to local amenities and attractions adds to its appeal.
Comfort is a standout feature, with guests consistently mentioning the luxurious and well-appointed bedrooms, the quality of sleep, and the overall peaceful atmosphere. The chateau's ability to accommodate large groups without feeling crowded also contributes to the high level of comfort experienced by guests.
The chateau's facilities receive high acclaim, with mentions of a variety of activities such as golf, tennis, boating, and swimming. The presence of a chapel, elegant dining areas, and well-equipped kitchens further enhance the guest experience. The meticulous upkeep of these amenities is evident in the guests' reviews.
The owners' thoughtfulness is frequently commended, with guests feeling welcomed and well-cared for. While there are mentions of the owners going above and beyond, including assisting with wedding planning, it is important to note that such personal touches, while common, are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
Chateau Crystal is a luxurious 19th-century chateau rental in a magnificent 105-acre estate located in the western part of the Loire Valley. It is surely one of the most spectacular chateau rentals in France, offering a 22-acre private recreational lake for boating or fishing, a tree-canopied island with an antique gazebo for weddings and a floating dock/terrace with a rowboat, 3-4 person kayak & a paddleboard you're welcome to use.
There's also a wonderful lakeside terrace, swimming pool, tennis court, 9-hole golf, palatial lawns, gorgeous gardens, magnificent exterior lighting you can control, and woods full of wildlife. All in one of the most beautiful private settings you'll ever see! Wine tasting, golf, horseback riding, bicycling, hot air ballooning, river boat tours, museums, churches, restaurants, shopping and much more are all nearby.
The Chateau has been extensively renovated and sumptuously decorated with beautiful antiques and rich fabrics. Although majestic with its dramatic, double carved-stone stairway in the entrance hall, and elaborate 16.5 foot ceilings throughout the main floor, the Chateau is warm and welcoming. A lift serves all four floors providing easy access to the reception rooms, dining rooms, chapel and the gorgeous en-suite bedrooms available for Guests. Fast wifi/internet and guest laundry facilities are available. The Chateau normally sleeps up to 28 Guests in 14 en suite bedrooms. There are also 2 apartments in a separate building, just a 3-minute walk from the Chateau, which can accommodate an additional 10 guests between the 5 bedrooms.
Self-cater or enjoy our delicious catering including Wine & Hors d'Oeuvres Tasting, Champagne Brunch, Hog Roasts, as well as fine French dining, served in the dining rooms or gardens.
With all it has to offer, a stay at Chateau Crystal will be an exceptional experience for you and all your guests!
There are lovely walks amongst the gardens, around the lake’s 2.5 kilometer shoreline, and through the woods. The swimming pool and adjacent pool house offer delightful relaxation in or out of the sun. Excellent carp fishing can be enjoyed in our lake.
Wine tasting, golf, horseback riding, bicycling, river boat tours, museums, churches, restaurants and shopping are all nearby.
The Chateau is well situated just 20 minutes from Angers with its great shops and restaurants. Angers is 75 minutes from Paris via TGV, and the international airport in Nantes is about an hour away.
There are many other delightful villages to visit nearby. Enquiries from location agencies, location scouts and location managers are welcome as the Chateau is also available as a castle location rental for film, movie & television productions, TV series, commercials, and fashion shoots, etc., in the Loire Valley, France.
Local Activities:
Sports & Adventure Activities
Cycling
Equestrian Events
Fishing
Freshwater Fishing
Golf
Hiking
Hot Air Ballooning
Hunting
Pier Fishing
Roller Blading
Swimming
Tennis
Bird-wathcing
Accommodation
Please note that the advertised prices are for up to 15 guests only. Additional guests can be accommodated in the château and the two apartments at an additional cost paid directly to the owner, in order to accommodate up to 38 guests. Please see the ‘T&Cs’ tab for details.
Chateau Only
Accommodates up to 28 guests in 14 en-suite bedrooms
Chateau and Two Apartments
Accommodate up 38 guests maximum in 19 bedrooms: 14 bedrooms in the Chateau and 5 bedrooms between the 2 separate apartments.
Chateau Interior (sleeps max. 28 in 14 bedrooms)
The Chateau has been extensively renovated and sumptuously decorated with beautiful antiques and rich fabrics. Although majestic with its dramatic, double carved-stone stairway in the entrance hall, and elaborate 16.5 foot ceilings throughout the main floor, the Chateau is warm and welcoming. The Drawing Room is inviting with its oak paneling, huge log fireplace, and private lit terrace for early evening drinks and late night parties. The magnificent Grand Salon, with its parquet flooring, original oak linen paneling, tall windows, and massive mirrored fireplace mantle, offers a luxurious yet relaxed venue for gatherings both large and small. The Chapel, with its spectacular stone rib-vault ceiling, glorious stained-glass window, and gilded oak paneling is a consecrated haven for solitude and prayer.
The splendid Silver Reception Room floor was specifically designed for hosting parties or weddings, including elevator access for guests and hi-speed dumbwaiters connecting the Silver Reception Room’s service kitchen to the main kitchen two floors below. Aside from the Silver Reception Room, there are numerous other places to dine in the Chateau, ranging from elegant to cozy. The Chateau’s delicious French specialities served in the Chatelain’s fabulous private dining room have Guests raving about the food and the superb candlelit tables fit for royalty. The courtyard and lakeside terrace both offer special outdoor dining experiences. There is even a casual, country-style dining room for when you’re in the mood for something informal.
There are 14 en suite, beautifully furnished bedrooms in the Chateau available to accommodate up to 28 Guests. Each is uniquely decorated in different color schemes ranging from azure to rose, and filled with antiques, crystal chandeliers and beds you never want to get out of! There is even a two-story master suite, with its own foyer, drawing room, and antique oak staircase leading up to a huge circular en suite bedroom that has an original hand-painted domed ceiling. (Four bedrooms can be made suitable for young children, and the Chateau will gladly prepare for young children and ensure that the “breakable” items are removed and the house is child friendly.)
-Tower Suite: 1 queen, 1 sleep sofa /futon 2 Storey Suite w/ round drawing room & bedroom, and a foyer. Toilet, combination tub/shower There is also a separate half bathroom off of the Foyer
- Chambre d'Argent: 1 queen bed, toilet, combination tub/shower
- Chambre d'Or: 1 queen bed, toilet, shower
- Chambre Rouge Royale: 1 queen bed, toilet, combination tub/shower
- Chambre d'Azur: 1 double bed, toilet, shower
- Chambre Deux Tours: 1 queen bed, toilet, shower
- Chambre Violet: 1 double bed, toilet, shower
- Chambre Jaune: 1 twin/ single beds, toilet, shower
- Chambre Peche: 1 double bed toilet, shower
- Chambre Rose: 1 double bed, toilet, combination tub/shower
- Chambre Bleu: 1 queen, 1 murphy bed, toilet, shower
- Chambre Vert: 1 queen bed, toilet, shower
- Suite de Jardin: 1 queen Round bedroom and a foyer/dressing room with a single bed, toilet, shower
- Chambre Fleur: 1 queen bed, toilet, combination tub/shower
All bedrooms in the Chateau have private en suite bathrooms.
The Separate Apartments (Sleep 10 in 5 bedrooms)
There are also two nicely decorated apartments with 5 additional bedrooms in a separate building which is a 3 minute stroll through the gardens from the Chateau. The apartments will accommodate 10 additional guests for a supplementary rental fee per night per apartment. There are also charming bed & breakfasts and hotels for many more Guests nearby.
2-Bedroom Apartment (1) Queen bed
2-Bedroom Apartment (2) Double bed
3-Bedroom Apartment (1) Queen bed
3-Bedroom Apartment (2) Double bed
3-Bedroom Apartment (3) Double bed
Each apartment has one bathroom with a toilet and a combination tub/shower.
Outside Grounds
Large private pool and gorgeous 19th century castle pool house with kitchenette and bathroom, private 22 acre lake, 105 acres of private park and forests 22 acre carp fishing lake, private chapel, gazebo, ample car park, boat park.
Other Facilities
Elevator on every floor, sumptuously decorated, luxuriously renovated, cozy dining area, den for teens on ground floor, lakeside terrace which lights up at night for dining, many living and dining areas around the chateau, BBQ, ping pong in our games room, croquet and badminton equipment, DVD, stereo, video library, books, iron and ironing board.
Reviews (90)
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Julie
Chateau Crystal was the most incredible experience of our lives! During the decision process, we absolutely fell in love with the photographs of the Chateau and once we were able to speak with the owner, we were sold. William & Susy (owners) were a dream to work with and extremely accommodating. The were both so personable and welcomed us and our whole party with open arms. They made us feel as if we were home, even though we were so far away from home. We live in California so the planning process was a bit in depth as we only had short windows to speak due to timezone. William went above and beyond to ensure we would have the perfect stay and services. I put a lot of my trust in his expertise on various details and he absolutely executed everything perfectly! William was constantly running around on the days of our various events (welcome party, wedding ceremony, wedding dinner, wedding reception, day after wedding brunch) to ensure everything was running smoothly! Even if there was a problem, William solved it right away and made our lives so much easier. If you are looking for a wonderful venue and week long stay at a traditional French Chateau, please do yourself a favor and stay at Chateau Crystal. I hope we are able to return in the future!
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Julie
Chateau Crystal was the most incredible experience of our lives! During the decision process, we absolutely fell in love with the photographs of the Chateau and once we were able to speak with the owner, we were sold. William & Susy (owners) were a dream to work with and extremely accommodating. The were both so personable and welcomed us and our whole party with open arms. They made us feel as if we were home, even though we were so far away from home. We live in California so the planning process was a bit in depth as we only had short windows to speak due to timezone. William went above and beyond to ensure we would have the perfect stay and services. I put a lot of my trust in his expertise on various details and he absolutely executed everything perfectly! William was constantly running around on the days of our various events (welcome party, wedding ceremony, wedding dinner, wedding reception, day after wedding brunch) to ensure everything was running smoothly! Even if there was a problem, William solved it right away and made our lives so much easier. If you are looking for a wonderful venue and week long stay at a traditional French Chateau, please do yourself a favor and stay at Chateau Crystal. I hope we are able to return in the future!
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Kenneth
We celebrated our 50th wedding anniversary at Château, along with our children and grandchildren. We planned this trip more than two years in advance, and our anticipation was beyond description, concerned only that the reality could not possibly live up to our expectations. Indeed it did. William and his wife, Susie were perfect hosts, making us feel at home and pampered every moment. The Château itself is exact way as it appears in its discretion, stately, old, and grand. When we reserved the château, we were worried about a damp or musty smell, but it actually was as impeccably clean, fresh, and luxurious as a 300 year old building could possibly be. The grounds were as advertised, lush with flowers, numerous walking paths, and scenic vistas of the lake throughout. The kitchen is extremely well equipped for any and all needs, not surprisingly, since this venue is often used for weddings and receptions. We hope you enjoy your time in Château Crystal as much as we have.