Kastelen in Val de Charente

'This place is a one of a kind in the very best way. The pictures in the listing do not do it justice. The chateau and property are beautiful, the staff was so accommodating, and our only regret was not staying longer. The pool and hot tub were perfect and we used both during our November trip. The room is beautiful with a wonderful oversized bed, huge shower and separate tub. The restaurant was great as well. We rode the bikes they had available, checked out the lake that was down the path and...

'After initial booking, don't expect much more help from the booking agency. And if French is not your spoken language, hire or ask a french speaking friend to help with booking the vendors. The recommended caterers are ok. Book the times 30 minutes earlier to ensure it's on time. And make sure ALL details are in writing and explored, or you may be disappointed.'