Finding a chateau to rent in France for a small family group couldn’t be easier. At Simply Chateau we have a wide range of French chateaux for rent which are ideal for large groups as well as an attractive selection of smaller French chateaux which are perfect for a smaller family group wanting to get away from it all in luxury and style.
In days gone by the French aristocracy simply weren’t content with having a huge town house on the outskirts of Paris and an equally impressive chateau on the banks of the Dordogne, the Loire or the Rhone… they also had their fair share of smaller hunting lodges dotted all over the French countryside.
Many French chateaux, town houses and hunting lodges have been fully restored to their former glory, seamlessly fusing traditional French style with modern conveniences such as fully fitted kitchens, central heating, satellite television, internet access and in many cases, an outdoor heated swimming pool.
Being the former holiday homes of France’s aristocracy, these French properties castles, chateaux & hunting lodges are by default set amidst some of France’s finest scenery. You’ll find woodland walks on the doorstep, endless panoramic views from the veranda and more often than not, a good hectare or two of private grounds.
We’ve narrowed down our vast selection of castles and chateaux rentals which are particularly suited to small family groups or couples looking for an affordable French holiday chateau:
Manoir Les Ecures Chapel – Set within the grounds of an 18th century French manor house in Normandy, this chateau sleeps 2 guests in one double bedroom and is therefore an ideal choice for a couple. Located some 30km south-east of Dieppe and around 20 km east of Rouen makes this area an ideal base for sightseeing in Normandy.
There’s a secluded garden as well as the extensive grounds of the main estate which features a covered, heated swimming pool, which is open from April to October, and the grounds also offer table tennis, volleyball and croquet.
Maison Du Parc is a beautiful French cottage situated in the grounds of Chateaux d’Ax. Formerly a Chapel, this French holiday cottage sleeps 4 guests and features a gated swimming pool, a dining terrace & BBQ area and extensive grounds.
Perfect for a small family, this French holiday cottage, located on the Dordogne border in south-western France is perfect for those wanting to get away from the hustle and bustle of city life. Woodland walks, riverside strolls and hill side hikes are all with in easy reach of Maison du Parc along with the host of attractions this are of France has to offer.
The Cottage at Manor of Sociondo is nestled in the foot hills of the Pyrenees yet is within easy reach of the beautiful beaches of the Atlantic Ocean. Only a ten minute drive from Saint-Jean-de-Luz, which offers some of the best surfing beaches in Europe.
This beautiful French holiday cottage, which sleeps 4 guests in two bedrooms, is perfect for a small family group and is perfectly located for beach and mountain lovers alike. And being only a stones throw from the Spanish border means the attractions of Catalonian Spain are also within easy reach.