Château Fief Gallet

Dating back to 1491, this superb château is set in 45 hectares of beautiful grounds, reached by a long private drive and impressive archway to the inner courtyard. The château has huge rooms, high ceilings and elegant furniture, plus a hectare of enclosed gardens. The cool stone walls and tiled floors downstairs create an atmosphere of regal elegance. Fief Gallet is registered in the listings of French Historic Buildings and the owners have been producing the well known Audry Edmond Cognac since 1878. This secluded holiday location is near the attractive town of Saintes. The beaches of Meschers and Royan are within easy reach as are the distilleries of Cognac. While touring this lovely region, be sure to look out for signs advertising Pineau de Charente; this local liqueur is used in many delicious recipes. The owners stay in a separate part of the château when customers arrive/depart.

Two large living rooms. Large dining room. Well-equipped kitchen. Three separate WCs. Twin bedroom. Single bedroom (120cm). Shower room/WC. First floor: Double bedroom (200cm) with single bed, en-suite bathroom and shower cubicle. Separate WC. Double bedroom with shower. Mezzanine with double bed. Bathroom/WC, large corner bath, double basin. Single bedroom. Twin bedroom. Shower room/WC. Bedroom with four single beds

• Large grounds
• Swimming pool (15m x 7m, depth 1m-2.5m, heating at cost), shower
• Central heating (at cost)
• W/machine
• D/washer
• M/wave
• TV
• Stereo
• Two cots
• Table tennis
• Garden furniture
• Barbecue
• Home cooked meals on request
• All linen for hire.

Location: 4km S of Rétaud, 25km E Cognac (golf, distilleries), 30km W to beaches of Meschers and Royan (boat trips and the ferry to Médoc), 10km from Saintes (tennis, 18 hole golf), 40km from La Palmyre (beach bordered by pine forest, cycle track, zoo), Mornac and l’Eguille (oyster ports, picturesque villages, restaurants).