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Hunting-lodge East Wing (Semi-Detached Cottage exclusive access to swimming pool) - Cottage Holiday Rental in Villers En Argonne, Marne, France

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$648 - $1,317 Per property per week (Rates)

Capacity 6

Bedrooms 3

Bathrooms 2

Separate toilets 2

Suitability Suitable for children, Unsuitable for wheelchair access

Property highlights Swimming pool (exclusive use), Barbecue, Garden, Scenic views

Access  Public transport available, Car Essential Car hire

"This was the perfect setting for a relaxing holiday.  The owners made us most welcome and the s..."

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  • Allee de Chamisso. Entrance to the estate
    Allee de Chamisso. Entrance to the estate
  • helicopter view
    helicopter view
  • Living room hunting lodge App I
    Living room hunting lodge App I
  • Living room hunting lodge App I
    Living room hunting lodge App I
  • Kitchen hunting lodge App I
    Kitchen hunting lodge App I
  • Bathroom ground floor hunting lodge App I
    Bathroom ground floor hunting lodge App I
  • Masterbedroom hunting lodge App I
    Masterbedroom hunting lodge App I
  • Masterbedroom hunting lodge App I
    Masterbedroom hunting lodge App I
  • Children's bedroom hunting lodge App I
    Children's bedroom hunting lodge App I
  • Third bedroom hunting lodge App I
    Third bedroom hunting lodge App I
  • Third bedroom hunting lodge App I
    Third bedroom hunting lodge App I
  • View from third bedroom hunting lodge App I
    View from third bedroom hunting lodge App I
  • Bathroom first floor hunting lodge App I
    Bathroom first floor hunting lodge App I
  • Playground within sight of lodge
    Playground within sight of lodge
  • Church-owls in rare beech tree in castle park
    Church-owls in rare beech tree in castle park
  • Swimmingpool inaugurated May 2011
    Swimmingpool inaugurated May 2011
  • Swimmingpool inaugurated May 2011 (open)
    Swimmingpool inaugurated May 2011 (open)
  • view hunting lodge from Allee de Chamisso
    view hunting lodge from Allee de Chamisso
  • Castle (winter time)
    Castle (winter time)
  • Arrival at Villers-en-Argonne
    Arrival at Villers-en-Argonne
  • The "Pigeonnier"
    The "Pigeonnier"
  • Rightside 0rchard; leftside grounds hunting lodge
    Rightside 0rchard; leftside grounds hunting lodge
  • Vue on orchard taken from entrance (lions gate)
    Vue on orchard taken from entrance (lions gate)
  • Countryside!
    Countryside!
  • Table tennis
    Table tennis
  • Horse stable with new boxes
    Horse stable with new boxes
  • Surroundings
    Surroundings
  • Townhall of Sainte-Menehould
    Townhall of Sainte-Menehould
  • The Hunting Lodge
    The Hunting Lodge

Where is it

Marne
 

Unique Hunting Lodge on a Centuries Old Estate

A unique hunting-lodge, in the heart of the Argonne forest, on a centuries old estate with its hilltop Chateau, Pigeonnier and Park in the Champagne.

The hunting-lodge is part of an estate of 6 ha with a park and a XVIth-XVIIIth century castle on a hill top with beautiful views on unspoilt countryside and forests. The chateau belonged until 1904 to the family of Adelbert von Chamisso, the famous French born, but German poet (1781-1838), biologist, explorer and creator of Peter Schlemihl, the story of the man who lost his shadow.

The hunting lodge, containing 2 adjacent gites,  can be rented as a whole, with 5 bedrooms and two living areas, or can be rented separately: the East Wing (App I ) has three bedrooms and exclusive access to castle park & pool,; the West Wing ( App II )  has two bedrooms.

Apart from the castle park, where also the swimmingpool is situated, accessible for the guests of App.I, the hunting lodge itself is surrounded by 3ha of garden and an orchard to discover and appreciate, and to enjoy the free collection of fresh sherries, plums, walnuts, apples and peers, depending on the season. This is at the exclusive disposal of both the guests of App.I and II.

Available  for guests are a barbecue, garden chairs + table, long chairs.

There are 4 bicycles (children age from 3 to 17), and one  for adults. Several games, badminton, cricket, jeu de boules.

There is also a children play ground with two swings and a climbing tower (tour mirador), as well as a picnic table, at a convenient distance of the lodge, but within sight when required. As from April 2011 a table tennis facility of top outdoor quality with maximum safety for children and  playback possibility for solo practice is available nearby in one of the dependencies of the Chateau. 

Moreover,  in 2011 the old swimming pool at the park grounds of the Castle has  been substituted by one at grass level, 5X10 M in size and 1.20M, respectively 1.80M deep. The pool is covered by a transparent telescopic structure of 15X7X1.90 M, that is easily removable during summer time, but allows swimming not only in July - August, but also in June and September, maybe even in May and October.

The swimming pool is in principle only accessible for the guests of hunting lodge Appt 1, if necessary in consultation with the owner in case he is present at the estate. The guests of hunting lodge Appt 2 have no access to this private pool, unless they rented the whole lodge (West Wing & East Wing)

The forest is at your doorstep. A horse riding club with manege & pony club in the village itself, and simple water games are possible at the lakes nearby. The municipal swimming pool is at 10 km.

For many more pictures and background information on the estate in general and the lodge in particular, as well as for reactions of previous guests, please see our own website.

Holiday Accommodation at Hunting-lodge East Wing (Semi-Detached Cottage exclusive access to swimming pool)

Hunting-lodge, East Wing (Semi-Detached Cottage) is 40 m2 larger than the West Wing part (Semig-Detached Cottage) and comprises:

  • 3 bedrooms located on the first floor. Master bedroom with balcony (19m2), a child's bedroom (12.6m2) with bunk beds and a twin bedroom (16m2).
  • Upstairs toilet
  • An upstairs bathroom (4.4 m2) with bath and encased double washbasins.
  • The living room of 37.5 m2 with open plan kitchen of 4m2 and bar is, like all other living spaces in the lodge, tastefully decorated, with antique or high quality furniture. 
  • A laundry room (5.4 m2)
  • A downstairs toilet
  • A downstairs bathroom with shower and encased double washbasins (4.2 m2).
  • As from April 2010 connection with WiFi system in the lodge providing TOOWAY access to high speed internet by satellite (3.6 Mbps / 384 kbps). 

Outside

Exclusive access to the castle park and its swimming pool on the estate.

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About Villers En Argonne in Marne, Champagne Ardenne

The estate is situated on a hill overlooking the Valley of the river Aisne.  At the entrance of a village or about 250 inhabitants. There is a  very good and extremely cheap village restaurant nearby. The baker passes by the huntinglodge every day, including sunday with fresh bread. In nearby Sainte Menehould  (9 km) there are several supermarkets, restaurants etc

The hunting lodge can be rented as a whole, with 5 bedrooms and two living areas, or  can be rented separately. The  East Wing part with 3 bedrooms is 40 m2 larger than the  West Wing part with two bedrooms, and has a separate high standard kitchen. Moreover it gives exclusive access tot the castle park and its swimmingpool on the estate.

See Local guide and map for information on nearby towns and facilities.

How To Get To Villers En Argonne in Marne, North East France

The estate is at a distance of 471 km from London. Easyest to be reached by car and channel tunnel Dover -  Calais. Then continuing the highway to Reims and Chalons-en-Champagne, direction Strasbourg.

See Local guide and map for information on nearby towns and airports.

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Guest Reviews Of Hunting-lodge East Wing (Semi-Detached Cottage exclusive access to swimming pool)

Simon Swinters
8/18/12

This was the perfect setting for a relaxing holiday.  The owners made us most welcome and the swimming pool, although a little walk away, was very well maintained and benefited from a retractable cover for the days when it wasn't so hot. 

5/5

Peter Gilbert
8/28/12

Excellent accommodation - a blend of traditional style and modern facilities. A week of hot weather meant that the swimming pool was enjoyed every day. The owners' friendly hospitality and local knowledge imparted a sense of "joining in the French country style of living".

The only negative points were that care was needed for the steep, spiral stairs to the upper floor, and that the hired towels were barely adequate.

5/5

 

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Facilities at Hunting-lodge East Wing (Semi-Detached Cottage exclusive access to swimming pool)

Facility Details
TypeCottage (Self-catering)
Bedrooms 1 double, 2 twin
Baby cots 1
Bathrooms 2 bathroom(s)
Separate toilets 2
Capacity 6
Living Area120 m²
SuitabilitySuitable for children, Unsuitable for wheelchair access
Linen Euro 9/person
Changeover day Saturday
Facility Details
Internal facilities Central heating (electric), Daily maid service, DVD player, English satellite TV, Exclusive rental, Wi-Fi Broadband Internet, Owner not on site, TV, Weekly maid service, Wood burning fire or stove
Kitchen facilities Cooker, Dishwasher, Electric oven, Freezer, Fridge, Ironing facilities, Microwave, Tumble dryer, Washing machine
Other

The hunting lodge was totally renovated in 2003, to the highest standards and respectful of original features including massive oak wood doors and floors, thick walls and double windows.

Apart from kitchen features already mentioned, there are electrical appliances like microwave, toaster, waterheather, coffee machine, pressurecooker and a french fries cooker (friteuse).

 
External features on site Swimming pool (exclusive use), Barbecue, Garden, Scenic views
Other

For children  there are various family games like monopoly, and different card plays, but also chess, video's, DVD's, books, comic strips. Five children bikes (age 3 - 17) and 2 adult bikes are available.

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Availability at Hunting-lodge East Wing (Semi-Detached Cottage exclusive access to swimming pool)

Changeover day: Saturday

Availability last updated on: - Tuesday, April 30, 2013

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Rates

Accommodation rental period Tariff
26 September 2012 - 28 September 2012 €716.00 per property per week
(£607 $928)
29 September 2012 - 19 October 2012 €500.00 per property per week
(£424 $648)
20 October 2012 - 2 November 2012 €716.00 per property per week
(£607 $928)
3 November 2012 - 21 December 2012 €500.00 per property per week
(£424 $648)
22 December 2012 - 4 January 2013 €716.00 per property per week
(£607 $928)
5 January 2013 - 29 March 2013 €500.00 per property per week
(£424 $648)
30 March 2013 - 12 April 2013 €716.00 per property per week
(£607 $928)
13 April 2013 - 26 April 2013 €500.00 per property per week
(£424 $648)
27 April 2013 - 3 May 2013 €716.00 per property per week
(£607 $928)
4 May 2013 - 31 May 2013 €500.00 per property per week
(£424 $648)
1 June 2013 - 28 June 2013 €716.00 per property per week
(£607 $928)
29 June 2013 - 30 August 2013 €1,016.00 per property per week
(£861 $1317)
31 August 2013 - 27 September 2013 €716.00 per property per week
(£607 $928)
28 September 2013 - 18 October 2013 €500.00 per property per week
(£424 $648)
19 October 2013 - 1 November 2013 €716.00 per property per week
(£607 $928)
2 November 2013 - 20 December 2013 €500.00 per property per week
(£424 $648)
21 December 2013 - 4 January 2014 €716.00 per property per week
(£607 $928)

Additional price information

Additional charges: wood for the open fireplace (Euro 20), cleaning (Euro 55), babycot (Euro 10). Dogs are allowed, if well educated, at a surcharge of Euro 20.

Connection with the WiFi system at the lodge 20 Euro p.w.

Between 1 October - 30 April a surcharge of Euro 8 per night is applicable for the (electric) central heating.

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Johannes C. Landman

(Advertising since December 2008)

Tel: +33 (0)3 26 60 62 09

Tel 2: + 33 (0)6 85 28 97 74

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