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Chateau de Beuzeville

The Chateau and Farmhouse can be rented together or separately. If the Chateau only is rented, the Farmhouse will be rented independently but without use of the pool.

The chateau is at the heart of the estate and is surrounded by gardens and orchards. These orchards are organic and the apples are used to make cider and Calvados which can be bought at the chateau. The area is one of exceptional beauty, close to the estuary of the Seine, the medieval town of Honfleur and the coastal resorts of Deauville and Trouville. The rolling countryside of Normandy is very pretty and the local produce such as cheese and Calvados is world renowned. However, Paris is only 90 minutes away by car.

Normandy is a region of France with its own distinct identity and a rich culture. Historically it was the garden of France and its farmers were wealthy and its market towns prosperous. The area round the Seine was especially wealthy as it was a major trade route to/from Paris. On the whole, Normandy has kept its rustic nature and has beautiful countryside. The coast became very fashionable at the end of the 19th Century and some of the resorts such as Deauville are still extremely chic.

The estate consists of 50 hectares of land - consisting of gardens, woods, orchards and farmland. The main building is the chateau, which was built in about 1680 and extended in about 1720. In addition, there is a range of independent buildings built in the 17th and early 18th century. Some of these, like the chateau, are built in brick and stone, whilst others are oak-frame buildings typical of Normandy.

The chateau was completely restored about 40 years ago to the highest standards, when the current floor plans were established and the marble floors laid. However, a thorough update of the estate has taken place over the last 5 years which has included the restoration of the farmhouse and stable-block and the construction of a large swimming pool. The estate now provides first class accommodation and facilities.

In addition, a beautiful traditional barn in the grounds has been restored to create a function room with large kitchen, galleried hall, cloakroom and lavatory. The hall is 14 metres long and can seat 28 people for a formal meal or receive many more people for a buffet or reception. It has windows that open onto the pool and the orchard. The whole building is centrally heated.

The gardens are spectacular in the summer with hundreds of hydrangeas and roses, contrasting with the green sward. They consist of four main areas:

The avenue, which forms half of the 1km long drive, is lined with beech trees outside the gates and a double row of lime trees inside the gates.

The French garden is laid out in a formal style behind the chateau with the chapel and a pavilion forming the two far corners. In the centre is a large fountain with a number of bronze figures, around which is a flowerbed with over 500 roses. This in turn is surrounded by 36 yew trees laid out in a geometric pattern.

The Italian garden is a walled garden to one side of the French garden with 6 stone alcoves housing stone benches where one can rest surrounded by statues and hundreds of hydrangeas.

The orchard is at the other side of the French garden and has the stable block at the far end. In one corner there is the children's house, built in the traditional Norman style, beside which is the vegetable garden.

The gardens are open to the public on Saturdays from 10am until 4pm from June until September but, if you rent the Chateau and Farm and particularly request it at time of reservation, they can be closed to the public.

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Should you wish to have more information do call either Sarah or Judy on 020 7589 4390 or email info@sjvillas.co.uk