Château des Roches en bord de rivière, piscine tennis,SOLOGNE à 40mn Chambord

We had a memorable week at the beautiful Château des Roches. The setting alongside the river is idyllic, with lakes at either side and huge amounts of space. I loved sitting under the shade of a tree at the bottom of the garden watching an otter swimming through the lily pads. We enjoyed walking along the paths through the estate, feeding the goats, playing table tennis and tennis, swimming in the beautiful pool, and spending happy hours in beautiful surroundings. While the house is stunning we didn't spend much time in it, but it provided a beautiful backdrop! The kitchen is huge and had everything we needed for a large group. There is a washing machine but no clothesline so drying children's clothes each day was difficult. Bedrooms were OK, but most had no clothes hanging space and the beds were very firm – stairs are incredibly creaky! There are no fans so on some nights it was uncomfortably warm. Note that there is another large gite right beside the château gite and sharing a lot of the same outdoor space. The pool is lovely but is at the opposite corner of the château and as we weren't allowed to walk past the owners' side of the house then we had a 5 mins walk to the pool. It wasn't a big problem, but with young children in hot weather it was a bit inconvenient, especially with no toilet facilities near the pool.All in all, we had a lovely holiday in a beautiful setting with space for our extended family to both enjoy time alone and together.

Delightful chateau, accommodated a large family of three generations and 13 people easily. Well equipped, clean, attractively and interestingly furnished and decorated, comfortable, and characterful. Very well equipped kitchen. Good to be able to eat outside in conveniently located area with tables. Beautiful extensive grounds by a river. Children appreciated the trampoline and we all enjoyed the pool.

We had an excellent two-week stay at Chateau des Roches. The property itself was ideal for our party which included 13 adults and two young babies. Within the grounds we really enjoyed the pool, tennis court and table tennis as well as paddle boarding on the river. The surrounding roads were excellent for running and cycling and we regularly cycled to the tabac in Selles Saint-Denis for a coffee or beer and they were very friendly. We also had fun day trips to Romorantin-Lanthenay including tasty lunches at La Bell Epoque. Jehanne-Claire and her family were very friendly and helpful and always available if we needed anything. Would thoroughly recommend and we hope to come and stay again in the future.

If you ever dreamed of staying in a real Castle this is your chance! Château les Roches located 2 1/2 hours south of Paris in the middle of the Loire Valley is a wonderful experience! Built in the 16th century this grand structure has been in the same family for over 500 years! It has been restored in a rustic style befitting its history. My family of 9 stayed here for a week exploring the region and it’s numerous unbelievable treasures. This area is a UNESCO World Heritage Site with the largest concentration of Castles in the world! The Château is wonderful for large groups and everyone in my family had their own bedroom and bath. The owners are extremely accommodating and anxious to assist in any way from making dinner reservations to suggesting day trips. Believe me when I say you can’t go wrong with Château les Roches.

We had an excellent stay at Les Roches, and hope to visit again: + Beautiful Chateau + Beautiful grounds + Wonderful, helpful owner + Slept 17 comfortably + Lots to keep you entertained (nice pool with volleyball net, animals, river etc). +Close enough to Paris for a day trip. Things to know: There is a small gite and the owners property attached to the building, so you may see others on the property grounds at times. The grounds are so big that you don't notice however. All 17 of our party were really pleased with the accomodation, and would all happily return.

Although we had unseasonably cool weather this July, our family loved our week at Les Roches. We used it as a jumping off point for many attractions in the Loire, including several famous Chateaus in the area, the Zoo, and for an enterprising few, even a trip to Mont Ste. Michelle (4 hours each way). Our family of 18 (including 7 kids under 10 years old) also spent a lot of time swimming in the pool and jumping on the trampoline and otherwise enjoying the charming old manor house. We highly recommend it!