Expansive and spectacularly memorable
"Another magical visit. We arrived in pouring rain, but what better consolation than to be welcomed by our warm-hearted host, Marty, and invited to cosy up by an enormous roaring fire before being served a candle-lit dinner in the gorgeous drawing room? Next day the sun came out and we were able to marvel at the wildflower meadows cascading down from the avenue of limes
overlooking the rolling charolais landscape. Our fellow-guests that evening were a delightful young couple who became engaged on the terrace, and I can think of no more perfect little piece of heaven in which to receive a proposal! Thanks Rosie. What an amazing find! We were thrilled by our visit and long to return.
Just before we arrived we had a slight accident involving a local motorist and - our French not being quite up to the occasion - we asked her to accompany us to the chateau to get help in translation. Marty was quite wonderful, smoothing ruffled feathers and charming everyone with so much warmth, kindness and impish humour that we all relaxed, and instead of it spoiling our holiday we felt so looked after that we look back on our visit as a highlight of our trip. Everything about Marty and the chateau is expansive and spectacularly memorable, and the love and flair with which he and Thierry have restored, decorated and furnished their home is heart-warming, as is the generosity with which they share it. The far-reaching views from their hill-top avenue are glorious: it would be very tempting to return and see their wonderful garden and grounds in all the different seasons. Add to that a charming landscape dotted with mellow old villages and Romanesque churches, grazed by charolais cattle and alive with birdsong: what more could you ask for?"
Alistair Sawday's Special Places to Stay, Rosie and Roger, September 2011 and May 2012
Confortable et chic
Très beau château, ambiance chaleureuse, décoré avec goût, repas délicieux, séjour magnifique. Nous avons passé quelques jours pour le travail dans cet endroit hors du commun : à la fois confortable et chic, très bon accueil du propriétaire qui cuisine comme un chef. www.tripadvisor.com, Bioclo, Lausanne, 7 février 2014
Truly a Special Place
We have been fortunate enough to travel fairly extensively and have stayed at some very unique proprieties. Chateau de Vaulx will always have a special place in our memories. It is a blend of elegance, history and warmth seldom found. The day we arrived, there was a concert in the garden (a brass quintent). The organizers were dressed in white with straw hats that had wide green ribbons.
Although we arrived in the midst of this event, the owner, Martin, found time to welcome us and serve us fresh drinks after our drive. The concert was delightful. Our room was a suite with 2 bedrooms and a recently renovated bathroom with a nice shower. There was a balcony with magnificent views of the valley and villages below. The bed linens were top quality. Toiletries are not provided, so we stocked up at nearby store. Breakfast was included in the price, and a nice table with cheese, yogurt, ham, croissants and jams was laid out. The region is amazing, full of quaint villages and stone farmhouses. There are many excellent restaurants in the region. The region, while full of attractions, is not crowded or touristy, which is very nice. The highlight of the Chateau is Martin´s warmth and expertise. He is very attentive and nothing seems to be a bother for him. It is incredible to see the work he has put into the Chateau, all fabrics, paint and furniture selected with great care. I hope one day we can go back again.
www.tripadvisor.com , Brazil, 18 septembre 2012
L'appartement est dans le corps principal de la maison. Environ 100 m2 pour deux à six personnes.
