About this property

Historic Setting: Chateau L'Orangerie in Le Chillou offers a historic setting with a sun terrace, garden, and seasonal outdoor swimming pool. Guests enjoy free WiFi throughout the property. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature private bathrooms with walk-in showers, garden views, and amenities such as hairdryers and free toiletries. Additional facilities include a lounge, coffee shop, and outdoor seating areas. Local Attractions: Located 45 km from Poitiers-Biard Airport, the property is near attractions like Tennessus Castle (20 km) and Futuroscope (49 km). Guests can participate in walking tours and hiking. Guest Favorites: Guests highly rate the breakfast provided by the property, dinner, and the attentive host.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.5)

  • Free private parking available on-site


Availability

Select dates to see this property's availability and prices

Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
1 double bed
1 extra-large double bed
or
2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
or
2 single beds
Something went wrong. Please try again later.
Something went wrong. Please try again later.
Something went wrong. Please try again later.
Something went wrong. Please try again later.

Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
Facilities
Cleanliness
Comfort
Value for money
Location
Free WiFi

Select topics to read reviews:

Guests who stayed here loved

  • Terence
    United States United States
    The location was expansive with an interesting history. We were made very welcome despite arriving early. We had dinner at short notice which was very good. The Chateau was quiet and peaceful.
  • Cheetham
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The hosts were very friendly. Chris is an amazing chef. If you get the chance, be sure to book an evening meal there. . .it is absolutely fabulous. The rooms are very clean and the pool is great. Breakfast is fantastic too.
  • Margaret
    Ireland Ireland
    The peaceful setting was wonderful. Great helpful hosts.
  • Robert
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Chris and Barbara were perfect hosts and nothing was too much trouble. Bed was really comfortable and the location is exceptionally quiet. The optional meal was perfect and Chris took account of our dietary needs. Breakfast was also ideal.
  • Emma
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Chris and Barbara were perfect hosts, very welcoming and informative about places to visit in the area and for our onward journey. We dinned in the chateau and the food was very good and to a very high standard… would definitely recommend eating...
  • Alasdair
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Delightful property ,well appointed bedroom with thoughtful touches . Lovely soaps and large towels . Made to feel very welcome by Chris and Barbara . Delicious meal and full breakfast with lovely home made bread croissants , fresh fruit ,cereal...
  • Karen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Friendly hosts and we had a relaxing stay. Delicious breakfasts and dinner.
  • Antoine
    France France
    The host are very nice and welcoming, easy to talk to.
  • Ian
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Warm, friendly, personal greeting from the owners, who have created a lovely relaxing ambience in their beautiful château. Breakfast and dinners were excellent Our room was spacious, clean and comfortable, and the pool was an added bonus.
  • Kathryn
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location was so peaceful and the room very comfortable. Barbara and Chris were so welcoming and friendly. The food was excellent

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Chris Barbara and Deborah

Company review score: 9.4Based on 88 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Staying at Chateau L'Orangerie is all about the guest experience. In addition to the beautiful location, we will make your stay relaxing and enjoyable, offering food and drink service that will complement your time with us. With so much to see and do in the surrounding area, your visit to the Deux Sevres will be a memorable one.

Property information

L'Orangerie is a petit chateau situated in the beautiful Thouet Valley area of Deux Sevres, 10 minutes from Saint Loup sur Thouet and 25 minutes from Parthenay. Chateau l’Orangerie is peace, quiet and tranquillity. Originally built in the 1850's as a hunting lodge it is restored throughout and rooms are decorated with period furnishings. Set in a hectare of mature gardens and woodland with an abundance of flora and fauna overlooking the surrounding valleys. The grounds include an in-ground guest pool. Relaxation is a focal point at L'Orangerie, with lounges and beautiful outdoor seating areas where guests can order afternoon teas, coffees and drinks. Breakfast is included with your stay, optional evening meals are also available. Please make a reservation for an evening meal 48 hours in advance.

Neighbourhood information

The 'Petite Cité de Caractère' of Saint Loup sur Thouet is 10 minutes away. It is a village full of character and offers cafés, bars and a small selection of shops. The village can also be accessed via walking trails that provide a variety of walking treks through the country side. Nearby Lake Cebron has bird watching, sailing, fishing and swimming with extensive walking/orienteering and cycling trails around the foreshore. A nature centre is also located at the lake. The ancient fortified town of Parthenay with its historic cobbled streets, citadel and the Saint-Jacques Gate and Bridge is only 25 minutes away. Futuroscope and the city of Poitiers is just under an hour’s drive and provides international airport and the fast TGV link for a 1½ hour journey to Paris.

Languages spoken

English,French

Property surroundings

House rules

Chateau L'Orangerie takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 21:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 06:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 10 years are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubDiscoverUnionPay credit cardCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that the WiFi access is limited to internet browsing and emails and is not suitable for streaming.

If you are using a GPS, please enter the following coordinates: 46.775440, -0.116782

Please note that evening meals are only available on reservation.

Please inform Chateau L'Orangerie in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.