Maurice’s House
at Château de la Ruche
sleeps 4
Tucked in amongst the trees, by the lake and wild flower meadow and next to the Château potager, is Maurice’s House – one of the original outbuildings of the estate. Once home to a colourful character called Maurice, we have lovingly restored this beautiful old carriage house and turned it into a carefully styled, but comfortable gîte.
Sweep up our tree lined drive way and through the gates into your own private garden, with dedicated parking space. Walk up the garden path and into the boot room with its original tommette tiled floor that leads you into the large, fully-equipped farmhouse kitchen. Packed with original features and a big antique table for fabulous feasts, the kitchen is flooded with light from the French doors which lead back out into your private garden, with its terrace, trees and flowers.
Climb the handmade staircase into the grenier where you’ll find a large, light and airy sitting room with full height ceilings, exposed oak beams and views over the lake and gardens. It’s furnished with carefully chosen antiques and flea market finds and there are lots of cosy armchairs and two big comfy sofas.
There are two large and beautiful en-suite bedrooms, one at each end of the sitting room. Both have views over the lake towards the château and window seats that allow you to sit in comfort and daydream for as long as you like.
Each bedroom has a king-sized bed that can be converted into two single beds on request – perfect if you’re travelling as a family or as a group of friends. The en-suite bathrooms are beautifully appointed with rainfall showers, antique mirrors, and in one, a traditional roll top bath.
We have preserved as many original features as possible, reusing materials and incorporating the old with the new. Imagine old oak beams, handmade floor tiles, and reclaimed furniture mixed with all the modern comforts.
It’s the perfect place to spend a quiet holiday in the French countryside, with the grounds, parkland and woodland of the château available for you to explore too.
Accommodation for 4 people.
Bedroom 1 – sleeps two in a king-size bed or two single beds
Bathroom – large rainfall shower, roll top bath, loo and sink
Bedroom 2 – sleeps two in a king-size bed or two single beds
Bathroom – large rainfall shower, loo and sink
Sitting room – plenty of comfy seating, a TV and log burner.
Kitchen – a fully equipped kitchen, designed with cooks in mind. In terms of appliances there’s a hob, oven, dishwasher and fridge. Plus, a large farmhouse table to seat eight people.
Boot Room – a handy boot room and utility room with additional fridge freezer, washing machine and tumbler dryer, sink, downstairs loo and plenty of hanging space for coats and storage for shoes and boots.
Outside – a private garden with terrace and dining area for up to eight people. Plus, parking area for two cars. (Further parking is available at the château if required.)
WIFI – free WIFI is provided throughout Maurice’s House
Useful information
All bookings are on a self-catering basis. There is free, private parking on site and free WIFI.
Towels and bed linens are provided. (Please note that beach towels are not provided so please do bring your own.)
Winter Bookings will incur an additional charge of €20 a day for heating. We will also provide you with a basket of logs for the log burner, and you can buy additional logs locally.
Children over 10 are welcome. Please be aware that the stairs are steep and have open treads so may not be suitable for people with limited mobility. We do not allow pets and smoking is strictly prohibited.
There is no shop in our local village (it’s tiny and very quiet), but there are butchers, bakeries, supermarkets and patisseries that are easily accessible in the surrounding villages.
Prices
Maurice’s House is available for week-long bookings from the end of April until the end of September each year. Rentals run from Friday-Friday.
Check-in is from 5pm and check-out by 10.30am
Prices
€1600 per week (inclusive of towels, bed linens and cleaning fees)
A 50% deposit is due at the time of booking. The remaining balance and a €500 security deposit are due eight weeks prior to your stay. For bookings made within the next eight weeks the full balance is due on booking.
You security deposit will be returned to you after your stay, less any breakages – these will alway be discussed with you first.
