Small & Elegant Now Offers an Exceptional Château
Private Luxury in the Loire Valley, near Tours, Amboise and Le Mans
Château de La Barre is more than a small luxury hotel, it is an authentic and elegant
private home, located within a private park with romantic gardens and XVIth Century
fortifications. Guests are personally welcomed and hosted by the owners, Comte &
Comtesse de Vanssay. As the Huffington Post notes, “It’s the graciousness of Marnie
and Guy that charms everyone who walks in their doors. They're the kind of people one
likes immediately, genuine and fun, who are comfortable in their own skins. But I don't
want to tell you too much about the chateau and spoil Guy's superb tour of his family
estate”
(July 30th
2010).
To stay here is to experience an aristocratic life, while absorbing the history and beauty
of this part of France. All of the rooms are filled with magnificent antiques,
family portraits and designer fabrics. Rooms can be booked individually, or for
larger groups, the entire chateau of 12 bedrooms can be booked. Your stay includes
VIP welcome with tea and cider, complimentary Internet access and bicycles, flowers from
the garden and port wine in the rooms, assistance with sightseeing maps and restaurant
reservations and transfer arrangements, and tax.
During the summer, there are
classical music concerts at the chateau. Guests also have a unique opportunity to
pursue “bucket list” adventures. Château de la Barre can arrange for you
to take a Ferrari 430GT or Lamborghini Gallardo around the world-famous racetrack in Le
Mans or over picturesque country roads Those who want to take a slower path can meander
along bucolic country roads, through picturesque villages and along the shady banks of the
little Loire river, away from the crowds in the convertible cabriolet of your choice,
complete with maps and GPS, automatic or stick shift. Rates depend on room and car
chosen. Room rates run from 150 Euros for a single room, or from 220 Euros
for a double room with queen or king bed and a small balcony, or from 350 for a Suite with
a four poster bed and balcony.
For more
information on Château de la Barre, click here
Small & Elegant Adds
3-Star Loire Valley Hotel
Near Tours, Blois and Amboise
Le Fleuray Hotel-Restaurant is an
excellent home base for touring famous châteaux such as Amboise, Azay-le-Rideau, Blois,
Chambord, Chaumont-sur-Loire, Chenonceau, Cheverny, Chinon, Le Clos Lucé, Langeais,
Ussé, and Villandry, and vineyards such as Vouvray.
The hotel is also family-friendly, with larger
rooms and connecting suites available. The hotel also has Internet access in the
lounges, PC and PlayStation access, and a child-friendly restaurant menu.
Every charming bedroom is individually decorated
and named after a flower, with views over large gardens and peaceful countryside.
All rooms have private bathrooms, queen or twin beds, and flat screen televisions.
Many have terraces. The hotel’s restaurant and garden terrace offer a selection for
every age, taste and budget.
For relaxation, there is a covered, outdoor
jacuzzi/hot tub, heated to an ideal temperature all year with views over forest and
countryside. Spa treatments such as massages, manicures, pedicures and facial
treatments are also available. Golf, horseback riding, canoe and kayak trips are
available nearby, and adventurous guests can enjoy a hot air balloon flight or helicopter
ride over a chateau. Rates run from 96 Euros for a Standard room, from 146
for a Superior Garden room, and 226 for Superior connecting Garden rooms, including VAT
and service. Breakfast is available for 14 Euros per person.
For more information on Le Fleuray
Hotel-Restaurant, click here
London Special
At 15 Basil Street Apartments in fashionable Knightsbridge, new special rates are in
effect for stays between September 15 and until October 31, 2011. Many of the apartments
have recently been refurbished. This charming property is located directly adjacent
to the famous Harrods department store and offers many upgrades, including broadband
access at no extra charge in each apartment, and free UK local and national calls.
- Stay 3 nights and get the fourth night FREE
- Stay 4 nights and get the fifth and the sixth night FREE
15 Basil Street Apartments and Rates
| Small Studio / Large Studio |
From 195 / 220 GBP |
 |
| 1-bedroom with 1 bathroom |
From 285 GBP |
| 2-bedroom with 2 bathrooms |
From 435 GBP |
| 3-bedroom with 2 bathrooms |
From 550 GBP |
| 3-bedroom with 3 bathrooms |
From 550 GBP |
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