Interior & Grounds
The Manoir is comprised of two wings and a small defence tower that surround a gated and walled courtyard:
The GUARDIAN HOUSE: A self contained cottage is annexed at the far end of the Southeast wing just off the main terrace, and with its own front and rear entrances.
The GATEHOUSE: Grand in design and colour, this apartment with its own entrance by the main gates features wooden floors and a massive opulent bathroom. It has a double room, with en-suite bathroom, and a separate loo. The lower floor of this wing is made up of the library (satellite television, DVD, Internet access and telephone all available on request) and the dining room. The upper floor comprises the Golden room, The Rose Room and the Monk's Room.
The GOLDEN ROOM: Features a massive mahogany bateau bed with matching furniture, and a day bed that is perfect for a child or single adult. (Double plus a single with en-suite shower and WC).
The ROSE ROOM: Lovely French furniture with a rose theme. (Double, with en-suite shower and loo).
The MONKS SUITE: Rich in colours and fabrics, this enjoys the main tower as its sitting room and has fabulous views over the main lake, terrace and arboretum. (Two singles with en-suite shower and loo). The Northeast Wing ground floor comprises the entrance hall and main loo/washroom, the main kitchen (dishwasher, microwave, two electric ovens and hob, gas hob, and fridgefreezer), uitility room (washing machine, tumbledryer and chest freezer), and the main salon.
The Upper Floor comprises: The GARDEN ROOM: With substantial local antiques and hand painted wallpaper, this room compliments the stunning views over the rose garden. (Double with en-suite shower and loo).
The BLUE ROOM: Featuring an ancient 'Breton' bed, this room overlooks the Mediterranean and Rose Gardens. (Small double with en-suite shower and loo).
The CHURCH ROOM: Accessed by another small set of stairs. Up in the roof there is one of the finest surviving Norman 'A' frame structures with views over the rose garden, arboretum, and beyond. (Double with en-suite shower and loo). There is mobile phone reception with some providers, but it tends to be a little patchy inside the building since the walls are 1.5 metres thick. There are two cellars that are accessible. The dining capacity is 24.
Outbuildings: The DEFENCE TOWER: Licensed by the Pope to hold religious services, this three-roomed apartment offers a unique atmosphere. Guarding the approaches, you can survey all the routes to the Manoir and sleep in your own mini-castle. With a slate floored downstairs, plus a luxury en-suite with slipper bath in the old stables, the Defense Tower is probably the 'signature' suite of the property. (Double with en-suite and a loo). The large long barn comprises the woodshed, spa pool area and an Art Gallery.
The Manoir is set in 4.5 hactares of grounds, the formal gardens blending gradually and imperceptibly with the french countryside. The grounds are gated and fenced securely near any roads. The features of the garden include: a large Italian terrace, with chairs tables and parasols, overlooking the true english garden with herbaceous borders; the main lake and the formal rosary; an arboretum, mediterranean garden, aromatic garden, clematis walk, and Asian island; woodland gardens, paths, streams and a wildflower meadow.
In the garden there are trout, carp, goldfish, frogs, coypu, herons, kingfishers, ducks and moorhens, foxes, deer, and the occasional wild boar. Activities available on site include boules, croquet, badminton (on request), dinghying in the lake, and fishing.
Other activities available on request include claypigeon shooting, wine tasting, painting courses/tuition, and reflexology. Barbecue equipment available on request. The spa pool/jacuzzi is situated in the centre of the barn area; it is a hand crafted, mosaic, round structure 2.75 m in diameter, seats about 12 people, and is heated to 37.5 degrees Centigrade. Towels are provided. The Art Gallery is a recent addition in the Barn and is fairly large. the Exterior Reception capacity is 40.