Le Chateau de la Vallee is idyllically set in beautiful rolling countryside.next to the beautiful Forest of Eu and nestling on the edge of the pretty village of Grandcourt. The beach at Criel-sur-Mer is just a 15 minute scenic drive away and the cities of Dieppe and Abbeville are just half an hour away, while Paris is an easy two hour drive.

The Chateau and its Cottage are fantastic properties which have been lovingly renovated retaining a vast array of original features without being too fussy. Both properties are furnished in a period style in keeping with their rustic surroundings and provide lots of little luxuries that make a holiday here something quite special.

The owners particularly welcome families with children and have concentrated on making it a fantastic and safe place for everyone to have a relaxed, laid-back and wonderful holiday.

The chateau is divided into two halves - the West Wing and the East Wing – both with four bedrooms and four bathrooms, and sleeping up to 10 people in each Wing. There is also a pretty 3 bedroomed cottage in the grounds, sleeping up to 6, which can be rented either separately from or in addition to the Wings of the chateau. This means the property can comfortably accommodate parties of up to 26 people. All units are self-contained and very private with their own outdoor living areas and barbeques.

The outdoor heated shared pool is a generous 10 x 5 metres and there are plenty of loungers to go round plus five acres of gardens to lose yourself in. It is surrounded by a fence keeping the garden safe for smaller children. The pool is open from early April to late October.

The five acres of private gardens are traversed by the pretty river Yres. There are some stunning views looking down to the water from the bridges as well as riverside walks within the grounds. There is a formal garden at the front of the property, a huge lawned area at the back which is fenced off where it meets the river so children can play safely in the garden. There are bridges over the river to a secret garden area, an orchard and our very own meditation island which is wonderful for relaxation sessions! There is also a large duck pond, home to seven friendly ducks, as well as a large meadow with a 12th century church ruin on it to explore. The meadow is also home to our two ponies and a donkey Pepito (or Pete for short!), who love meeting our guests. A holiday here can be spent busily pursuing all the activities on offer in the local area, or doing absolutely nothing except relaxing in the chateau and its grounds. Each accommodation has its own games console, set of traditional games, toys, DVDs and books to keep the kids amused while the grown ups relax.

Each unit has its own private outdoor dining area and barbeque.

* To give mums and dads peace of mind, the huge back lawn is fenced where it meets the river and access over the bridges to the rest of the gardens can only be obtained by using a special coded padlock attached to gates which are fitted at the bridges. The swimming pool is also surrounded by a security fence.

* The owners will provide high chairs and cots free of charge and these must be requested at the time of booking. Children, babies and friendly pets are warmly welcomed. Babysitting can be arranged, subject to availability, if you fancy an evening out without the children, which is payable locally.

* The owners can arrange bicycles for the duration of your holiday on request, subject to availability and a charge payable at the time of booking. A bicycle with a child carriage attached to the back which fits two children up to the age of about 4 can be supplied. All cycling activity is at the cyclist’s own risk and you must bring your own helmets

* All units are equipped with an entertainment package which consists of satellite TV, including English channels, a DVD player, hi-fi, games console and a selection of children’s and adults’ DVDs.

* Two bathroom towels and one pool towel per person and one set of bed linen per bed per week are provided free of charge. Adults also get a luxury dressing gown to wear for the duration of their stay.

All the kitchens are fully equipped with dishwashers, washing machines, microwaves etc