Bambecq Farmhouse - Pretty Flemish-style Farmhouse in Chateau grounds
Farmhouse with 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6, Garden
Bambecq Farmhouse is a Flemish-style property situated in the extensive grounds of the spectacular Château de Bambecq, a beautiful small Château in Northern France. Guests have the use of the Château grounds, which consist of fifteen acres of parkland, woodlands and a small lake. The Château is on the outskirts of Racquinghem, a large village some 10 kilometres south east of the city of Saint-Omer and under an hours drive from Boulogne, Calais or Dunkirk.
The grounds are a wildlife sanctuary for wild deer, waterfowl, hares, rabbits and a great variety of birds, and it is for this reason that we do not allow pets.
View over the lake
Built sometime in the early 1800s, the Farmhouse offers an attractive combination of the traditional and the modern. Situated on the south-west corner of the Farm Courtyard and enjoying views over the lawns and lake, the Farmhouse consists of a large, triple-aspect living/dining room, compact modern kitchen, bathroom, separate WC, principal bedroom (double), second bedroom (twin) with a third bedroom, with a bunk bed, leading off it. It is tastefully decorated and traditionally furnished in French style with touches ‘à l’Anglais’.
The Farmhouse forms the south-west corner of a cobbled farmyard, around which are situated stables, coachouse, workshops, barns, henhouse and outbuildings, which occupy three of the four sides. The forth has a low wall and looks out onto the grounds of the Château.
Like many buildings in the area, the Farmhouse is essentially Flemish in design and is a striking building in its own right. The south facing wall is covered by very old, scented climbing roses which reach the full height of the building. They face what was the original kitchen garden (which we hope at some point to restore) and a professionally constructed manege for schooling horses.
For equestrian guests, the stables and the floodlit manège are available with the Farmhouse as part of a package arrangement for horse training intensives. Please call and ask us about this facility.
Farmhouse visitors can elect to self-cater and be completely self-sufficient or, as an interesting alternative (subject to availability and at additional cost), can join Château guests for dinner as Table d'Hôte guests. Dinner 38 euros per head (three courses, including half a bottle of wine per head per adult and coffee) If you have a larger party, additional rooms are usually available in the Château.
Facilities for this holiday farmhouse in St Omer, North East
Property
Type:
Farmhouse
Nearest Airport:
Charleroi, Belgium
Nearest Port:
Dunquirk/Caiais/Boulogne-sur-Mer - 30 miles
Nearest Bar/Pub:
Le Limitrophe - 0.5 miles
Nearest Restaurant:
Really good local Routier 'Moulin de la Barne' - 2.4 miles
Nearest Beach:
Wimereux, Calais, Dunkirk all equidistant - 40 miles
1 Double Bedroom, 2 Twin Bedrooms. We usually have additional bedrooms available in the Chateau.
Third bedroom has a bunk bed, big enough for adult use. Additional child's cot is available and can be put in the principal bedroom.
Bathrooms:
1 Bathroom, 1 Separate WC. Shower over bath. Washing machine is plumbed in in bathroom. Large heated towel rail. Hairdryer.
Kitchen:
Hob, Microwave, Fridge, Dishwasher, Washing Machine, Iron. The compact kitchen is brand new mid 2006 and is equipped with all basic cooking requirements plus teatowels, clingfilm, foil, w/up liquid, bin liners, paper towel and anything else we can think of!
General:
Central Heating. We offer visitors the option to bring their own bed linen and towels or hire from us at a small additional cost.
Dining:
Seating for 6. Large oval mahogany table with seating for six in the main reception room, or outside at a substantial old oak table under a 4.3m x 4.3m octagonal marquee top on the lawn.
Entertainment:
Video, DVD, Board Games. This is a very tranquil place where even the Château does not have TV. An ideal place to get away from media pressures, as a retreat or a convenient base for visiting the many local attractions.
Outside:
Garden, BBQ, Parking, Garden Furniture. The Farmhouse has access to 15 acres of Château grounds: wildlife, woodlands, lawns and lake. Also next to the Neufosse canal which has good fishing.
Suitability:
Children Welcome, Not Suitable For Wheelchairs, Not Suitable For Elderly, Sorry - No Pets Allowed, Sorry - No Smokers.
Regrettably, the design of the farmhouse does not lend itself to facilities for those who are in any way physically infirm, unable to climb stairs, or for wheelchairs.
Local activities in and around St Omer, North East
One of the great benefits of the local area is the wide range of activities available - golfing in Saint-Omer, horse-riding, boat tours around the Audomarois, several museums, the Saint-Omer brewery, the tour of the Crystallerie d'Arques and a number of wartime and other historical sites. The seaside towns of Wimereux and Boulogne-sur-Mer, among others, are not much more than an hour's easy drive away. These, together with the facilities offered by the Château, mean there is something to suit every taste. In-house services/activities include:-
Aromatherapy Massage - Linda Sherman is a qualified Tisserand-trained aromatherapist and has a dedicated treatment room in the Château. Please ask for full details.
The Brocante Club - finding antiques and French items at the many street markets and sale rooms
Equestrian Facilities - stables and manege for the equestrian tourist
Art and Photographic - the area is extremely photogenic, and an artists paradise. Courses are run at the Château from time to time
Choral Club - the Château has choral workshops and other musical activities on a regular basis.
At this time (Spring 2008) some of these activities are still in development. However, please ask about those that interest you - you may just be the catalyst we need to get another service up and running!
See our web site for directions from all locations - follow the link at the rear of the advert
Rental rates for this farmhouse
Price Per Week
Quoted In
Approximately equivalent to
UK Pound
Euro
US Dollar
22 Dec - 4 Jan 2008
£570.00
€684.00
$923.40
1 Mar - 14 Mar 2008
£428.00
€513.60
$693.36
15 Mar - 4 Apr 2008
£540.00
€648.00
$874.80
5 Apr - 18 Apr 2008
£618.00
€741.60
$1001.16
19 Apr - 23 May 2008
£540.00
€648.00
$874.80
24 May - 6 Jun 2008
£618.00
€741.60
$1001.16
7 Jun - 18 Jul 2008
£540.00
€648.00
$874.80
19 Jul - 12 Oct 2008
£618.00
€741.60
$1001.16
13 Oct - 24 Oct 2008
£540.00
€648.00
$874.80
25 Oct - 19 Dec 2008
£428.00
€513.60
$693.36
20 Dec - 2 Jan 2009
£618.00
€741.60
$1001.16
Rental Notes: Unless by specific prior arrangement, we kindly request that you arrive no earlier than 4.00 p.m. on the first day (usually a Saturday), and vacate the property by 10.00 a.m. on the last.
Should you require a cleaner during your visit, please request this at time of booking. There is an additional charge of 9 euros per hour for this service.
This unit is situated in or next to other properties
should you wish to holiday with a larger group.
The additional units are:
Centrally heated Flemish-style farmhouse for the New Year celebration. Sleeps six. Located in 15 acres of parkland (grounds of the Chateau de Bambecq). About 45 minutes from Calais near St. Omer.
Guestbook
"Great time in a very relaxed environment. Loved the sheep all over the place! I will come back with a big chainsaw next time (Note: He very kindly helped cut up a fallen tree)" - Julian Cashman
"A wonderful New Year. Thank you for your kind hospitality - loved the animals, the beautiful house; and the bike race was great fun! Hope to see you again sometime. (Note: Bike race was two relay teams around the half kilometre circular drive)" - Janet and Barry Curtis and family
"Great Time, Great Atmosphere! Thanks for your hospitality." - Julie and Bill Wooley
"Thank you for a wonderful week in your charming farmhouse, so restful. We can't wait for the next time! Richard...and...I liked the bunnies...William" - Richard, Judy, William and James Pedersen
"What a wonderful, relaxing and beautiful spot. Kelen loved the kitties, and we haven't got any in our bags - we promise!" - Julian, Barbara and Kelen
"Thanks for a wondereful time exploring your lovely grounds. The entertainment was excellent, courtesy of Pink Nose, Ginge, Biscuit and Sooty! (Note: Our very characterful farm cats, all from the same litter)." - Stuart and Joy Lissaman, Christopher and Adam
Availability of Bambecq Farmhouse
This property is normally available
for rent between March
and December each year.
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Owner joined site on:
30 May 2006
Property listed since:
30 May 2006
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Holiday Farmhouse in france - North East - Pas-de-Calais - St Omer - Racquinghem
