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Château de l'Epinay

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Summary of reviewsChâteau de l'Epinay is a stunning and well-renovated hotel located in the beautiful French countryside, making it an ideal destination for a relaxing getaway. The spacious and tastefully decorated rooms, some with two floors, are well-equipped and clean with exceptional bathrooms in some. The hotel's spa, fitness room and natural swimming pool are fabulous and well-designed with guests raving about the quality of the massages and the romantic duo spa experience. The hotel's staff is super friendly, helpful and always with a smile with guests singling out Simona for her lovely demeanor. The outdoor pool is a must-visit attraction with visitors thoroughly impressed by its natural and well-maintained qualities. While the breakfast receives mixed reviews, the use of local ingredients and ample selection at the buffet are highlighted. The on-site dining options receive mixed reviews with some guests thrilled with the Franco-Italian restaurant in the Orangery, while others find it disappointing. The hotel's personnel is praised for their attention to detail and willingness to go above and beyond to make guests feel at home. Overall, Château de l'Epinay is a perfect destination for a restful vacation with its beauty, vastness and tranquility attracting positive reviews from its guests.
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Historic Hotel

Year erected: 15th century

What is the history of the property?
Over the centuries, the Château de l'Epinay has known many illustrious families. Each of them has brought their own touch and contributed to the undeniable charm that characterises it today.

Great Anjou families have owned the fief of Epinay. The Gastinels, founders of the fief in the 12th century, were succeeded by the Montalais de Vern in the 15th and 16th centuries, the La Jaille family in 1451, the Brie-Serrant family and the d'Andigné family. At the end of the 16th century, the land passed by marriage to the d'Andigné family, who kept the fief until 1730, when the de Cumonts became owners. One of the descendants of this family, Arthur de Cumont, who inherited the property in 1874, was Minister of Public Instruction. In our time, the fief was for a long time the property of Mr Gasiorowski, then mayor of Saint-Georges. The castle was bought back in 1988 after many years of neglect and was largely restored with great care.

The fief also evokes one of the most prestigious names in French literature, Jean Racine, whose memory is curiously associated with the history of l'Epinay and more particularly with the Priory through the lawsuit opposing him to Le Ferron to obtain this office in 1666 following the resignation of his uncle Antoine Sconin, canon of Uzès and Prior of l'Epinay.

After 3 years of proceedings, Racine gave up the title of Prior de l'Epinay and kept the echo of these quarrels in the only comedy he wrote: "Les Plaideurs": "Chicanery is a language that is stranger to me than to anyone else, and I have only used a few barbaric words that I may have learnt in the course of a trial that neither my judges nor I have ever heard properly".

The Countess of Pimbèche in this famous comedy therefore owes her existence in part to a disputed title of Prieur de l'Epinay, which Racine nevertheless mentions in the privilege of "Andromaque" in 1667.

What was the era and/or the architectural style in which the property was built?
It is a 15th and 17th century house.

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What percentage of your guests practise yoga during their stay? Under 50%

Is there an area in the premises dedicated to practising yoga? Yes

Is there an area near the hotel/accommodation ideal for practising yoga? Yes

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Room Types

Chambre Charme Offering free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower, a hairdryer and slippers. This double room offers a TV. The unit has 1 bed.

chambre Prestige Guests will have a special experience as this double room provides a fireplace. Offering free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower, a hairdryer and slippers. This double room offers a TV. The unit offers 1 bed.

Chambre Luxe This suite provides a fireplace. Providing free toiletries and bathrobes, this suite includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, a bath and a hairdryer. The suite comes with a TV, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area, as well as a safe deposit box.

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Guest Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Location

Château de l'Epinay is an ideal location for those seeking a relaxing getaway in the French countryside. The stunning chateau is surrounded by a beautiful landscape and a gorgeous park that offers opportunities for leisurely walks or bike rides. The location is perfect for exploring the nearby Loire River and the charming castles in the area. Guests can enjoy a variety of activities or simply unwind in the peaceful and calming environment. The hotel is well-renovated and the rooms are spacious with some offering a hammam and massage services. Overall, the location is praised for its beauty, vastness and tranquility, making it a perfect destination for a restful vacation.

Breakfast

The breakfast at Château de l'Epinay receives mixed reviews from guests. While some describe it as "excellent," "top-notch," and "varied and comprehensive," others find it disappointing, particularly for its high price of 20 euros. Positive comments highlight the use of local ingredients and the ample selection at the buffet. However, some guests report that the breakfast in their rooms was underwhelming and a few noted that they were unable to order hot drinks. Despite the range of opinions, Château de l'Epinay's breakfast is generally described positively with a few dissenting opinions regarding its value for the price.

Dinner

Guests at the charming Château de l'Epinay had various experiences with the on-site dining options. Some were thrilled with the Franco-Italian restaurant in the Orangery, describing the food as lovely, excellent and refined. Others found the restaurant to be ok or "moyen" with small menus and poorly cooked dishes. One review even criticized the mix of Italian and French cuisine, claiming it did not go very well. However, convenience was appreciated with the option to purchase meals from a nearby supermarket and reheat them. Prices were considered reasonable by some, but others felt that the restaurant was too expensive for what was offered. Despite mixed opinions on the dining experiences, guests still enjoyed the overall atmosphere and ambiance of the Château de l'Epinay.

Rooms

Château de l'Epinay offers a charming and unique experience with its tastefully decorated and spacious rooms, some even with two floors. Guests have raved about the lovely and gorgeous rooms that are well equipped and clean. The bathrooms in some rooms are truly amazing with exceptional comfort and amenities. The location is also stunning with a historic atmosphere that is well-maintained. However, some guests have cautioned that not all rooms live up to expectations with some being small and poorly furnished and issues with broken or difficult to use amenities such as curtains and entrances. It is recommended to check room descriptions before booking as there can be significant variation in standards even within the same category.

Cleanliness

The Château de l'Epinay has received positive reviews for its cleanliness and well-furnished rooms. Guests have found the hotel to be très propre with well-maintained historical surroundings. The cleanliness of the rooms and leisure spaces have been highlighted. However, some guests have reported issues such as forgotten cleaning between nights and a strong, unpleasant scent diffused in the rooms. Some have also mentioned missing tiles on the floor and low water pressure, but overall guests have found the hotel to be well-maintained and well-equipped, although some have found the price paid for the room to not meet expectations.

Staff

If you're looking for a hotel with fantastic service and a friendly atmosphere, look no further than Château de l'Epinay. Guests have raved about the super friendly staff, describing them as happy, helpful and always with a smile. The young team is particularly fantastic with many guests singling out Simona for her lovely demeanor. The restaurant is also exceptional with guests describing the staff as great and the food as outstanding. While some guests have noted that the new and young staff seemed a little stressed and untrained, the vast majority found them to be welcoming and professional. Overall, guests have praised the hotel's personnel for their attention to detail and willingness to go above and beyond to make guests feel at home.

Spa

Château de l'Epinay is a dream destination for those who seek rejuvenation and relaxation. The hotel boasts of an incredibly beautiful spa, fitness room and a natural swimming pool. The spa is well-stocked with various amenities, including a jacuzzi and a hammam. Guests reported having an incredible massage experience in the spa with some mentioning that the massage was the best they've ever had. Couples who visited the spa together found the duo spa experience to be very romantic. The spa is very unique and fabulously designed. Guests were impressed with the quality of the massages and the accessibility of the spa's services. However, some guests thought that the prices of the spa services were a bit high. The hotel also provides a gesture of goodwill by allowing guests to continue using their rooms in the afternoon to complete the spa experience. One downside is that some guests reported having to turn on the Jacuzzi themselves, which had cold water in it. Nevertheless, guests overwhelmingly had an amazing time at the Château de l'Epinay spa.

Pool

The pool at Château de l'Epinay is a popular feature among guests with many describing it as a "great natural swimming pool" and a "wonderful place and pool." The transparency of the water is praised and the hotel is noted to provide many pool amenities such as a jacuzzi and tennis courts. Guests appreciate the natural aspect of the pool with multiple reviews using the phrase "piscine naturelle" in French and Dutch. While some mention the depth being too much for children, others comment on the beauty of the surrounding countryside and rose garden. Overall, visitors of Château de l'Epinay's pool seem thoroughly impressed by its natural and well-maintained qualities.

Outdoor Pool

The outdoor pool at Château de l'Epinay is a must-visit attraction for the hotel guests. Despite being under maintenance on Oct 22, most of the guests praised the superb natural swimming pool, also called zwemvijver or piscine naturelle. The large size of the natural pool impressed visitors and the presence of a robot nettoyeur ensured its cleanliness. The combination of the natural pool with the beautiful garden and the high-quality restaurant made for a perfect leisure experience. Overall, the natural pool at Château de l'Epinay has proven to be a highlight of the hotel's amenities, attracting positive reviews from its guests.

Yes, Château de l'Epinay has pool(s) that belong to one or more of the following categories: Outdoor Pool.

Yes, a spa is available at Château de l'Epinay.

Yes, Château de l'Epinay welcomes dogs.

Yes, parking facilities are available at Château de l'Epinay.

Yes, Château de l'Epinay has a gym.

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