Reserve at Tennessus Castle

Château de Tennessus
Poitou Charentes, France
Reserve at Tennessus Castle

Rental of the West Tower – Sleeps 5

West Tower of Tennessus Castle

The West Tower of the Château is a completely self-contained apartment which sleeps up to five people and comprises the original gatehouse and west tower.

It is entered over the drawbridge, across the courtyard, and through the stone-vaulted entrance hall of the fourteenth-century keep (which is not itself included in the let).

Please note: with the moat on all sides and a steep stone spiral staircase, the West Tower of the castle is not suitable for children under 6.

The accommodation, all of which overlooks the moat, is as follows:

Ground Floor

dining room

There is a small entrance hall, with coat and boot racks; and a downstairs W.C. with toilet and wash-basin.

The dining room, once the gatehouse, retains its vast granite fireplace, and the walls are painted red with gold fleur-de-lys.

The delightful kitchen is well-equipped with double sink, gas oven/cooker, dishwasher and large fridge/freezer.



View the Floor Plan.


First Floor

Steep spiral stone stairs (which may be a problem for the elderly) give access to a twin bedroom in the tower hand-painted with scenes from the Bayeux tapestry, with two single beds.

Tapestry bedroom Tennessus castle

The staircase continues to a sitting-room with a sofa that converts to a double bed. This room also has hand-painted walls with a quatrefoil theme. The bathroom is just beyond, and has toilet, basin, bath (with hand-shower), large cupboards and a washing machine.

View the Floor Plan.

Second Floor

Bedroom on the second floor The stairs continue to a second bedroom with a double bed, under the roof-beams of the tower, and with hand-painted walls in a heraldic theme.

View the Floor Plan.

Swimming Pool and Garden

The castle swimming pool

Outside, there is a terrace with table and chairs, and a private walled garden with lawn and flowerbeds.

All guests are free to enjoy the tranquil grounds of the Château; to boat and fish in the moat; to use the swimming pool, badminton, croquet, ping-pong, boules, etc.; to play golf and tennis or go windsurfing and riding – all very nearby; . . . or just to relax and absorb the calming sense of history which pervades the Château.

Please note that the West Tower is fully self-catering: it is not serviced daily, although a cleaning service can be provided on request at a supplement


Prices for 2008

Per week: From Saturday 17:00 (5 p.m.) to Saturday 10:00 (10 a.m.)

Price: 1,250 Euros per week, all year round.

The costs of gas, electricity, water and central heating are included in the price. Duvets (two double and two single), pillows, and all sheets and towels are provided; a travel cot is available.

A non-refundable deposit of 25% is payable when you book; the balance is payable two months before you arrive. We will ask you for a breakage deposit of 100 Euros on arrival, which will be returned to you two weeks after your departure, less any deductions.

(You can use the Currency Converter to convert Euros to your currency.)

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You can use the online Enquiry Form to reserve or contact us at:

E-Mail tennessus@wfi.fr
Telephone +33 (0)5 49 95 50 60
Fax +33 (0)5 49 95 50 62
Conventional Mail Château de Tennessus, 79350 Amailloux, France

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