« The most beautiful bedrooms of Château de la Motte are waiting for you! »

Marie-Andrée’s good taste and talent was used to decorate all rooms of Château de la Motte. All bedrooms are different, and each one has its unique charm. Dimensions extend from the small and pretty medieval room in the round tower to the sumptuous suite named Ysabeau de Poitiers. All rooms are equipped with all the necessary features for privacy, quality and comfort, from bathroom to bedding. Additional beds include period furniture from the 19th century. Two cots are available for toddlers, free of charge.

Internet is available in all rooms. (Please request code number or appliances.)


Our tariffs/rates (2010)
(breakfasts are included)
 double (160 cm)
or twin beds		 Additional single bed
Geoffroy du Bec 80 € -
Isabelle de Poissy 85 €

20 € child’s bed (3-6 y.o.)
Aimery de Brisay 95 €

20 € 2 singles
Isabeau de Poitiers 110 €

20 € 2 singles
Chambre du Chevalier 130 €

20 € teens bed (8-16 y.o.)

 

Additional information:

 

Arrival & Departure time: preferably after 4 p.m. in order to ascertain we are fully available. Rooms should be made available for cleaning at 11 a.m. latest. However, you can stay over in the sitting room/Salon or take advantage of gardens.

 

Getting to your rooms: the Chateau has been build into several floors spaced with high ceiling rooms. To reach your room you will have to climb stone winding staircases 2 to 3 storeys up. Meanwhile, staircases are wide and steps are not worn out. However, you should be fit and provided with light luggage.

 

Comfort: the whole Chateau is non smoking, inclusive of hallways. We cannot accept pets in the whole property. All our rooms are provided with private bathrooms and toilets. Main bedding is meeting high standards for comfort and quality, while being decorated as antique. Secondary beds are period furniture.

 

Payment: You can pay with € cash, Visa and MasterCard CC, Traveller Cheques or french Euro cheques. During high season we may require a deposit. Wiring from bank to bank is feasible. However, so far, we found PayPal convenient and with a reasonable commission fee.

 

 The castle is strictly non-smoking. We will be pleased to provide you with an ash tray to permit you smoking on the high-court/hanging garden, located at the level of the living room/salon/dining-room.

 Our pet friends are not invited into the castle!

 

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Geoffroy du Bec

Geoffroy du bec



Charming little geometric room located in the round keep. 15th century ambiance with a period fireplace, terracotta floor tiling, a stone bench and coloured beams. This room faces South with a pleasant view on the countryside and the nearby village down below.

 

  • Canopied double bed 160 x 200 cm (63”x 79”)
  • Antiques
  • The shower is located within the wide wall structure. Low door frames. Mind your head!

Isabelle de Poissy

Isabelle de Poissy



Pleasant room (as all others !) and spacious. Facing East toward the rising sun. Medieval type window frame.

 

  • Canopied twin beds which can be joined to make an extra wide bed (94”) or 240cm)
  • Small bed for a toddler 3-5 y.o.
  • An additional bed can be possibly added
  • Bathroom equipped with a “bidet”and bathtub-shower.
  • Separate toilet facing a South side window.

Aimery de Brisay

Aimery de Brisay



Family suite made of a large room with a sumptuous four-poster bed, stone benches facing each other by the medieval window.


Communicating doors with the room Ysabeau de Poitiers can be opened up upon request.

 

  • Four-poster double 160 x 200 cm (63”x 79”)
  • Antiques
  • Bathroom equipped with a “bidet”and bathtub-shower. Separate toilet in the back.

 

And a small adjoining room with:

  • a single 90 x 190 cm ( 35”x 77”)
  • another single 120 x 185 cm (47” x 73”)
<p>Grande suite dotée de beaux éléments architecturaux :</p>
<p><img class="floatleft list" src="images/icon.gif" alt="" />    Trois embrasures de fenêtres, dont deux d’origine</p>
<p><img class="floatleft list1" src="images/icon.gif" alt="" />    La grande, orientée vers l’ouest possède encore ses coussièges en vis-à-vis</p>
<p><img class="floatleft list" src="images/icon.gif" alt="" />    Belle cheminée XVIIIème en tuffeau avec trumeau</p>
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<p>Dans la grande chambre :</p>
<p><img class="floatleft list" src="images/icon.gif" alt="" />    Lit double de 160 x 200 cm</p>
<p><img class="floatleft list" src="images/icon.gif" alt="" />    Lit « bateau » d’appoint du XIXème siècle (120 x 185 cm)</p>
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<p>Le « petit salon », situé entre la chambre à coucher et la salle de bain, comporte un lit « Empire » d’appoint pouvant convenir pour une personne de petite taille</p>
<p> La petite salle de bain est logée dans une petite tour carrée. Sa fenêtre, au niveau de la baignoire-douche, lui apporte une grande clarté. Les toilettes sont dans la même petite pièce.</p>

Ysabeau de Poitiers

Ysabeau de Poitiers



Large suite with 15th and 18th century features.

 

In the main bedroom : 

  • Two medieval embrasures.
  • Opposite stone benches by the main window.
  • 18th century fireplace carved in “tuffeau” limestone.
  • Double 160 x 200 cm (63” x 79”)
  • An antique bed 120 x 185 cm (47” x 73”)

The « petit salon », located between the main bedroom and the bathroom, is provided with an antique bed suitable for a medium height adult.

 

The small bathroom is located in the small square tower. Its window overlooking the gardens brings plenty of daylight. Toilets are also located there.


The Knight's Room

Chambre du chevalier



Impressive room at the top of the castle. The arrow slits are a reminder that this place was a medieval fortress. This room has been entirely decorated by Marie-Andrée and Jean-Marie.

 

  • Double 160 x 200 cm (63” x 79”)
  • Aditional single bed available 90 x 200 cm (36" x 79").
  • Beautiful bathroom with balneo type bath.
  • Adjoining toilet hidden in the small square tower.