Interior & Grounds

Château Camomille comfortably accommodates fifteen adults and ten children, making it the ideal, economical choice for a large group of family and friends.

The château combines cosiness with antiquity. It is the perfect accommodating refuge - self-contained, with its own chapel complete with confessional, and touches of romance in its beetling turret, bateaux lits and chaises longues.

It has been carefully renovated to blend the best of its original 17th century features with present day comfort. Within its fairytale turret and massive walls, which effectively insulate the rooms from the heat of the summer sun, are spacious, efficiently centrally heated rooms with great panelled fireplaces, heavy stone arches, solid wooden beams, and ancient floors of wood and stone patinated with history.

The château is surrounded by more than thirty acres of gardens and open land where you can bask like lizards in the heat, utter peace interrupted only by the sound of cicadas, birdsong and the wind soughing in the trees. Across the valley, cows graze in the fields and deer step cautiously out of the woods to drink from the stream.

A saltwater swimming pool, fifteen by seven metres, fenced and alarmed for safety, has a patio where one can enjoy the wonderful views over the valley.

Behind the house, shaded by tall trees, is a spacious grass terrace where you can picnic at refectory tables.

Ground floor

Dining Room: This large atmospheric room with seating for twenty-four is lit by a chandelier that hangs from a beamed ceiling. The fireplace has an intricately carved wooden surround, and gives a warm glow to convivial candlelit dinners.

Kitchen: This is the hub of the house, whose cosy armchairs and large circular table are comfortable places to congregate. Not only is it well designed and properly equipped, it also has many original features including a wealth of copper pots, wooden settles and an antique grandfather clock.

Sitting Room: Furnished with large, comfortable sofas, and heated by an open fire in a stone fireplace, this large room has a library and an old piano (needing restoration!). There is a CD player, and if requested a DVD player and television can be installed.

Salon: As one would expect, this delightful room, elegantly furnished, represents the epitome of exquisite French style.

Playroom: Here games and toys of all sorts include snooker, table tennis and table football, all of which can be installed in a large bedroom if desired. In addition there is a large selection of children’s books.

First Floor

Eight individually decorated bedrooms can accommodate up to 15 people. Five are large, and there are many sleigh beds ideal for one or two children. Extra camp beds are available if needed. There are four bathrooms with  efficient showers and baths, and a constant supply of hot water. The bedrooms - all of which enjoy superb views - are beautifully decorated and furnished with antiques and family heirlooms that form part of the heritage of the château.