Chateau de la Fontenelle originally dates from the 13th Century and in 1689 was donated by Louis X1V to the family Devernou. It was rebuilt in the 19th Century, hence its picture book neo-gothic architecture and stylish accommodation.
Its elevated position gives wonderful all round panoramic views of the L'Hermitaine valley.The Chateau has a 12m x 6m swimming pool with jacuzzi and is surrounded by private 15 acre gardens and grounds, terraces and woodland paths, leading down to a wild trout stream.
Situated in the heart of Deux-Sevres renowned for its traditional French hospitality and events the chateau is located just 45 minutes from Poitiers and its airport, 20 minutes from Niort and about an hour's drive from La Rochelle and the Atlantic coast. It is an ideal base for an endless list of possible activities for all seasons. The A10 motorway (Paris-Bordeaux) is just 10 minutes away. The local train station has a direct TGV train connection to Paris (2 hours travel.)

The Chateau has oil central heating and offers ambient and comfortable accommodation of at least 500 square metres

Ground Floor.

Large entrance Hall leading to:

Blue salon, with open fireplace and doors leading onto garden terrace with all day sunshine, overlooking the Carp pond and Chapel

Red salon, with wood panelling and fabric decorated walls. It ‘s two double doors open out to large elevated balcony ideal for summer dining with beautiful views over wooded valley.

Cloakroom area with separate wc.

Second hall leading to small kitchenette which also serves the elevated outdoor balcony

Stone Spiral stairway leading down to the oldest part of the Chateau

Lower Ground Floor.

Kitchen / Dining room area of 45 sq.m with fully equipped fitted kitchen consisting of induction hob, electric oven, dish washer, microwave and fridge etc.,

2 adjoining vaulted wine cellars and utility rooms,

small Sauna and separate wc.

Bedrooms.

Nine large double bedrooms, five of which have en-suite with balconies on the first floor.

 

Additional Large staff House and adjoining Guest House.

accommodation together totalling 450 sq.m

Ground floor reception with bar, kitchenette

First floor lounge, bathroom and wc

First floor room 1

First floor room 2

Games room/Stable

Double garage

Entrance kitchen diner and wc.

First floor lounge

First floor bathroom wc

Double bedroom

Triple bedroom

Double garage/workshop