Le Chateau de Canchy, Castle rental and self catering accommodation near Omaha Beach Golf Club, Calvados, Normandy, France

Situated in Normandy, in the Calvados region, on the edge of the Natural Park of Cotentin and Bessin Marshes,Château de Canchy was built in the 15th century and belongs to the same family since 1650.

 

This impressive and tastefully restored Henri 4 Château is set in 6 acres of grounds with vast open spaces in a quiet environment just a few minutes from the Normandy Landing beaches. The two remaining wings of this ancient fortress open out onto a landscaped garden which in turn extends onto open fields. An enclosed garden to the side of the château offers quiet shady areas, an attractive vegetable patch, a small decorative pond, a full size bocci court, and part of the original moat where boating is possible (small row boat supplied).

 

The property is made up of the main building, le Château, comfortable for 9 people and two self catering apartments, la Pommeraie and le Loft, sleeping up to 4 people each.

 

Le Château

The main house is situated in the two remaining wings of the Château. Recently refurbished with taste and comfort le Château benefits from chimneys, beams and large volumes and can accommodate 9 people. With a total of 6 700 sq ft spread out over 3 floors, the main house comprises:

 

Ground-floor: 3 sitting rooms (Salon d'hiver, Bureau et Grand Salon), a dining room, kitchen, utility room and separate WC.

 

First floor: 3 bedrooms, all with stone fireplaces, the "Chambre Beige" equipped with four-poster 1.6m bed, the "Chambre Rose" a double with a 1.4m bed and the "dormitory" has 3 four foot beds. 3 bathrooms all with WCs.

 

Second floor: 1 bedroom, the "Chambre de la Tour" with stone fireplace and a four-poster 1.6m bed. 1 bathroom with Wcs.

 

Internet access through WIFI in the Château Sauna and Gym on the groud floor. Children bed and baby stuff provided on demand.

 

La chambre de la Tour : Situated at the top of the tower, this 290 sq ft bedroom with a four-poster 1.6m bed and stone fireplace benefits from an exceptional view on the Normandy countryside.  Bathroom with bath and WC on the same floor.

 

La Chambre Beige : This light and impressive master bedroom with view on both sides of the Château is situated on the first floor of the Main House. 320 sq ft bedroom with a four-poster 1.6m double bed, stone fireplace and flat screen TV. Next to the bedroom is a large bathroom with bath and WC.

 

Le Dortoir : A three single beds dormitory, ideal for lots of children but also comfortable for adults. 290 sq ft on the first floor of the tower with stone fireplace and bathroom with bath and WC.

 

La Chambre Rose : Romantic pink bedroom with view on Canchy’s Chapel and gardens. Next to this 130 sq ft double bedroom with a 1.4m bed is a small landing suitable for a cot and a bathroom with bath and WC.

 

Le Château sleeps 9 guests.
Rates: low season : 2 900 Euros per week, high season: 3 900 Euros per week

Fixed price including: reception, linen hiring (bed linnen and towels) and dry cleaning, bed made up upon arrival, wood for the chimneys, water, gas and electricity, central heating, TV and Internet and access to the gym and sauna. Cook and baby sitter available on demand.

 

Self catering Accommodation

 

La Pommeraie

A few meters away from the Château, la Pommeraie is an independent house with a large living room, two single sofa-beds, fireplace, a kitchen corner and shower room with WC. Overlooking the living room is a spacious double bedroom with a 2.3m double bed on the mezzanine. This charming little house, benefiting from an amazing view on the Normandy's sunset can sleep up to 4 people.
Private garden, internet acces through WIFI and flat screen TV through satellite and foreign channels. Cot bed available on demand.

 

Le Loft

Château de Canchy’s old stables have been converted into a spacious (810 sq ft), cozy, full service ‘Loft Apartment’ situated on the ground floor of the private wing of the Château. It sleeps 4 and is perfect for a family with 2 children with a sleeping area (private) for a couple, a full kitchen, dining area, sitting area with single sofa-beds; large bathroom with tub in the middle, a free standing shower, two sinks, washer, dryer, TV. Own private entrance accessible for wheelchair.

 

Facilities

Château de Canchy is an ideal place to provide you with a unique accomodation experience. All you have to do is choose between a nap under a weeping willow, relaxing in the Sauna, exercising in the gym or playing Bocci on the 18 metres field.

Château de Canchy has a table tennis, croquet and badminton, moutain-bikes, library providing books, board games and playing cards for adults and children, garden furniture and barbecue.

 

Location

At only 2.45 hours from Paris and 20 minutes from the medieval town of Bayeux, half way between Deauville and Le Mont Saint Michel, Château de Canchy offers the perfect opportunity to unearth Normandy's treasures.

Plunge into Normandy's history and walk in the footsteps of William the Conqueror, Duke of Normandy and first Norman King of England: the town of Bayeux with its famous tapestry listed as "Memory of the World" by UNESCO and its 11th century cathedral, the city of Caen with its fortress, abbeys and beautiful Ducal Castle. Discover Normandy's more recent history and have a tour on its landing beaches, visit the various sites and museums dedicated to the Normandy Battle with D-Day Tour. Canchy is only 10 minutes away from Omaha Beach and the impressive American Cemetery which was featured in the beginning of S. Spielberg's film "Saving Private Ryan".

 

Golf nearby:

Golf at Omaha Beach Golf Club  - 36 holes
Omaha Beach Golf, already internationally known for its current technically challenging course, recently opened a second new one, “The Manor Course”, which promises to be sensational. This year you can now discover two 18 hole courses at Omaha Beach When designing the new Manor course, Yves Bureau wished to offer breathtaking views of the Bessin countryside. This course will delight even the most demanding golfers among you with its moved back tees, interesting angles and curves and especially challenging greens. 

 

Golf de Caen 27 holes
Created in 1990, Caen Golf Course has 27 holes. The 18 hole "plain-valley" course with its 6155 metres is testing if you are open to the wind. The first two holes are tricky by being both narrow tree-lined water holes. You will pay heavily if you are too ambitious or off line. Several difficult Par four's follow of more than 400 metres.

 

For more information, reservations and availability please contact us:

Le Château de Canchy
14230 Canchy
Calvados
France

Tel: 0033 6 98 20 39 80

Website: www.normandie-chateau.com