chateau cottage

The accommodation provides 4 bedrooms, 2 doubles and 2 twins , plus 2 bathrooms , a kitchen-diner and a large lounge with log fire. exposed beams throughout. The ground floor rooms look out onto an enclosed courtyard with BBQ. The lounge also opens to the large gardens which are divided into several areas, one of which has swings and other play equipment for children.
In addition to the chateau cottage there are two restored former gatehouses , one sleeps 4 , the other sleeps 5. So larger groups can be accommodated.
The village of Thiembronne is situated in the Aa valley region , 35 minutes from Boulogne , 55 minutes from Calais. The nearest town Fauquembergues is a 6 minute drive , has 2 supermarkets, 2 restaurants, several bars , a weekly open market , and a 13th century church.
For golfers, the St Omer championship course is under 15 minutes drive, and the coastal courses such as Le Touquet and Wimereux are within reasonable distance.
Other local sporting facilities are available such as fishing, horse riding , quad biking.
The sandy beaches of the côte d'opale stretch for miles and there is a choice of resorts to visit ranging from smart Le Touquet , popular Berck, or the almost unknown St Cecile.

This area was formerly part of the Duchy of Flanders , and for several centuries was ruled by England. Due south from Thiembronne is the famous battle site Agincourt . The rivers Aa and Lys run towards the beautiful city St Omer . West of Thiembronne, towards Boulogne, is the pottery town Desvres. South-west is the attractive Course Valley, from Courset through to Montreuil , with excellent village restaurants . Montreuil itself is an ancient walled citadel, now a tourist magnet.

Tariffs range from £400 per week to £600 per week fully inclusive. The exact price of any week can be seen on the website availablity page, colour coded low, middle or high.

The Aa valley region is still relatively undiscovered so restaurants are reasonably priced as are the tourist attractions.
A short drive from the chateau is located the world war 2 V2 V3 rocket launch silo now a museum, La Coupole. Fascinating and educative, it is not merely about the war but also about the social history of France 1939 to 1945. For those doing a war graves tour the chateau is set mid distance between the Somme and Ypres , and also not far from the A26 motorway . Under an hour drive from the chateau to Vimy, for example.
For children, no hesitation in recommending the Dennlys Park amusement park, about 15 minutes from the chateau. Other attractions nearby include Rando-Rail and the Aa valley tourist train , boat rides through the wetlands or along the canal at St Omer , and the excellent sea water marine park Nausicaa at Boulogne.