Château de la Giraudière

What a beautiful property this is ! As you sweep into the entrance gate the beauty and elegance of the house is breathtaking. The owners of the property are so warm and welcoming, you feel nothing is too much trouble for them. After being shown around we went to our room which was charming and decorated in keeping with the chateau. We sat in the garden and used the pool and enjoyed a glass of wine in the sun just listening to the birds, it is so peaceful. We hadn’t booked dinner so reservations were made for us at a local restaurant which was excellent (La Margot’lne). The bed was super comfortable and after a great night sleep we came down to a fabulous breakfast with everything you could need. A wonderful stay and a true authentic French chateau experience I would highly recommend. Thank you for having us.

We had an amazing stay at this beautiful château in the countryside of the Loire Valley. The host was welcoming & friendly and very informative, helping us with suggestions of restaurants and sites to see as well as some history on her home which has been in her family for 18 generations. Having come from busy, crowded and loud Paris (which we loved as well), Château de la Giraudière was exactly what we needed next; quiet, fresh air and a small village environment. Our host and owner of this magnificant château put on delicious breakfasts every morning and we also enjoyed an amazing dinner one night. Our room was stunning as was the property including a very elegant pool and lovely terrace. We were thrilled with our stay and hope to return one day!

Phenomenal This was a beautiful property, not far from the village, extremely classy and well appointed. Amazing head mistress and owner. If ever I am back I'd stay for a few more nights, can't say enough about this Phenomenal place

This is a wonderful chateau for a relaxing stay. The chateau itself is beautiful, with charming authentic rooms that have a lot of character. The pool is a lovely spot to spend an afternoon reading a book and unwinding. The breakfast is excellent, featuring local products, and we highly recommend staying for dinner at least one evening in the romantic chateau setting. The hosts are incredibly kind and helpful, ensuring that everything is taken care of down to the last detail. With only a few rooms, the stay feels very personal. Day trips to places like Blois or wine tasting in the Sancerre region are within a 30-minute to 1.5-hour drive. For us, this was a unique chateau experience which we highly recommend!

The interior is old (as it should be), but well maintained. The interior is why in different styles and eras, but everything works well together. Lots of light and little dust (it's often the other way around in old buildings). A small castle with only 5 rooms for visitors. NB! Since it is a private accommodation, it does not make sense to expect services at the level of an international hotel. The pool is not very big, but it is quite new and heated. Very quiet at night and nice birdsong in the morning. We stayed in a lot of palaces on this trip, and this palace was the smallest of them, but as accommodation it was the best. In our room, it was only possible to wash in the bath, but the hand shower hose was so short that you could only rinse yourself while sitting in the bath, it was unusual and a bit uncomfortable. The breakfast selection is not rich, but everything is there and we were full. Apparently by French standards the selection is very good, but in the north we are brought up with the knowledge that breakfast is the most important meal of the day and that we don't eat sweets for breakfast. Our mobile internet didn't work there, but the house's Wi-Fi was OK. In a very remote place in the forest. It can be problematic to get there with a low sports car, as you have to drive a few kilometres along the unpaved road. There are several restaurants within a 15-20 minute drive.

The property itself was absolutely beautiful, tranquil and relaxing - it was a great place to be for our honeymoon, very romantic. The sounds of nature are everywhere and there’s and easy path to wander to the edge of the property if you want to take a stroll. It was also beautifully furnished and we loved hearing about the family history. Claudine was an incredible host, with no shortage of recommendations & assistance with reservations - as we don't speak much French. Breakfast was a lovely, traditional French breakfast complete with products from the local area. The only shame was that we were only there for one night, we would have loved to have stayed longer and we hope to return!

Quiet and elegant