Saint-Loup sur Thouet, Saint-Loup-Lamaire, Deux-Sevres, 79600
What's nearby
Jacques Guidez Museum - 9 min drive - 5.4 km
Airvaudais-Val du Thouet Tourism Office - 9 min drive - 5.7 km
Airvault Church - 9 min drive - 5.7 km
The Old Castle - 9 min drive - 5.8 km
Futuroscope - 52 min drive - 52.4 km
Getting around
Poitiers (PIS-Biard) - 54 min drive
Nantes (NTE-Nantes - Atlantique) - 106 min drive
St Varent Station - 20 min drive
Chalandray Station - 30 min drive
Thouars Station - 35 min drive
Area shuttle (surcharge)
Restaurants
L'Escale de Boussais - 15 min drive
Le 12 Restaurant - 9 min drive
Le Macenna - 14 min drive
Hôtel Restaurant les Geraniums - 11 min drive
Les Amis du Vieux Château d'Airvault - 9 min drive
About this property
Château de Saint Loup
Château de Saint Loup is a great choice for a stay in Saint-Loup-Lamaire. Freebies such as WiFi and self-parking are added perks, and guests can keep active with on-site hiking/biking trails. This historic inn also features a bar/lounge, a terrace and a garden.
Languages
English, French, German
At a glance
Hotel size
15 rooms
Arranged over 4 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
No cots (infant beds)
Babysitting*
Pets
Pets stay for free
Service animals welcome
Restrictions apply*
Internet
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
Off-site
Area shuttle*
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Continental breakfast (surcharge) each morning 9:30 AM–1:00 PM
Bar/lounge
Coffee/tea in a common area
Travelling with children
Babysitting (surcharge)
What to do
Hiking/biking trails
Helicopter/aeroplane tours
Fishing
Bike rentals nearby
Working away
Meeting rooms
Co-working spaces
Facilities
2 buildings/towers
Built in 1400
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace
Fireplace in reception
Piano
Banquet hall
Baroque architecture
Room amenities
Home comfort
Heating
Washer and dryer
Sleep well
Turndown service
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
More
Daily housekeeping
Special features
Dining
Le relais du Chapeau roug – On-site café.
Le Chapeau rouge – This restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required. Open selected days.
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 0.65 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 18 years of age.
Optional extras
Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 15 per person
Local area shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
Children & extra beds
Babysitting is available for an extra charge
Rollaway beds are available for EUR 50.0 per stay
Policies
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher on-site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Cashless transactions are available.
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000 owing to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information on the booking confirmation.
Also known as
Château Inn Saint-Loup
Château Saint-Loup
Château Saint-Loup Inn
Château de Saint Loup
Château de Saint Loup Inn
Château de Saint Loup Saint-Loup-Lamaire
Château de Saint Loup Inn Saint-Loup-Lamaire
Frequently asked questions
Does Château de Saint Loup offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Château de Saint Loup does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Château de Saint Loup?
Yes, pets stay free.
Is parking offered on site at Château de Saint Loup?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Château de Saint Loup?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
What is there to do at Château de Saint Loup and nearby?
Have fun with on-site activities such as fishing and hiking. Additional recreation on-site includes helicopter/aeroplane tours. Enjoy amenities such as a picnic area and a garden.
What's the area around Château de Saint Loup like?
Château de Saint Loup is located by the river.
Popular attractions include Futuroscope, which is 52 minutes away by car.
Château de Saint Loup Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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9.0/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Staff & service
9.4/10
Amenities
8.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Very good
30 August 2024
Experience a Thousand Year castle for a night!
This is a unique property of world class historical importance. It does not need to be compared with “ordinary hotel accommodation”.
It should be promoted as being a genuine “experience” not just a room for the night.
John
John, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
24 March 2024
A unique experience staying in a chateau. The host was very accommodating and a huge help when we had vehicle issues. Highly recommend!
Tammy
Tammy, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
3 November 2023
Loved the experience with all the history of the Chateau. Proprietors were very kind and gracious. Highly recommend to all!
Kathy
Kathy, 3-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
29 October 2023
There are not enough good things to say! This was the most magical stay we’ve had. The hosts are incredibly welcoming and kind, and funny! We stayed in the yellow room , which was very dreamy with an incredible bathtub! The next morning we woke up and toured the grounds as well as a quick tour through the renovations of the main chateau. Overall, cannot recommend enough. We can’t wait to come back and see the progress!
Gunnar
Gunnar, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
7 August 2023
La vie de château!
Absolutely adored staying at this castle. Would love to return to get the opportunity to stay in all the rooms!
Isabelle
Isabelle, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
2 July 2023
Historic Dream Retreat
If you want to fall in love with the history of France I cannot think of anywhere more perfect than Château de Saint Loup. When you walk through the gates and over the moat you leave the modern world behind and are living in the properties glorious past, from the Medieval tower to the 17th century chateau. The owners are a delight and will spoil you with private tours, plenty of solitude and clean impeccably decorated rooms. Château de Saint Loup is a retreat for your soul and it’s amazing to see the dedication that the owners have been putting into the restoration for the last 30 years. Smell the blooms in the orangerie, peak into the dovecote, and stroll down to a romantic pavilion along the waters edge. Go ahead, treat yourself.
Caroline
Caroline, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
1 July 2023
This place was AMAZING! I mean, who gets to stay in a medieval keep or 17th century Château? You have to keep in mind that it is in the process of renovation, but the individual rooms, the grounds and history are spectacular. Sofie and Charles are great hosts with lots to share about their property and the surrounding areas. They were super helpful in pointing us towards things to see and even called ahead and printed out materials for our site seeing. We HIGHLY recommend this place!
Ron
Ron, 2-night romance trip
Verified Orbitz guest review
10/10 Exceptional
9 June 2023
gregory
gregory, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
7 December 2022
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
5 June 2022
Great experience, amazing property
Our stay was great, the owners of the château were really friendly and we got to stay in a very large room in a medieval tower, situated on a magnificent property. There were no wifi or TV in the room, but there was a large supply of books and magazines instead. It was actually very refreshing and didn't feel like it was lacking due to the medieval atmosphere.
Constance
Constance, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
21 May 2022
Vincent
Vincent, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
2 June 2019
Over priced, disppointing & not worth the money
We were travelling around France & stayed & viewed a variety of Chateaux & experienced a mix of quality & hospitality. We expected a standard room in the chateau itself- we were given a room in the keep ie the square outside in the grounds by the main gates. There was nothing on the booking to indicate this.The room was at the top 60 steps - there should be a notification for less abled individuals. The room was beyond basic, one would accept rustic however the sofa was stained & thread bare. the bathroom vanity unit was black & water stained. Paint peeling in several places in the shower. Cobwebs needed dusting away. Pillows smelt strongly of cigar smoke & disappointing for a non smoking room. Very dusty & felt dirty. Breakfast was not included in the price and we didn't feel comfortable to stay & left. In the brief for the Chateau it advertised close to local restaurants which in essence is true however there is one hotel restaurant of dubious quality & the pizza restaurant which was shut. The owner tried to confront us upon our departure as he clearly sensed we were not happy but it was rather a confrontational approach and not a conversation we felt would be constructive. The most expensive & most disappointing chateau experience on this trip
Linda
Linda, 1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
23 April 2019
Our stay at the Chateau
Stayed 1 night in the yellow room of the keep. Purpose of the visit was to visit friends who own a house in the village saint loup
Upon arrival was eventually greeted by Madam Sophie stating “yes, I know you’re here. It is a big place “. We were shown to our room and offered a postcard of the Chateau for our information. We asked if our Friends could be shown around and she insisted “only the grounds and not inside “.
I was disappointed to find bathroom products to be of low budget quality. Towels inadequate (small bath towel) grey and over used.
The experience should have been more informative and a personal touch for their Guests. However the property is magnificent and the grounds albeit a little neglected are also magnificent
Sarah
Sarah, 1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
3 October 2018
Unforgettable historical experience
A rare 17th century château with medeval donjon, exceptional surroundings, historically decorated rooms with original pieces, comfortable bed, exceptional breakfast, and lovely hosts that are willing to go out of their way to explain the castle’s history and renovations. Excellent cost-for-value and once in a life time experience. Warmly recommended.
Katja
Katja, 1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
26 August 2018
Beautiful chateau in a great setting
This was our return visit to the chateau where we got married 9 years ago. The place has changed very little, and all the better for it. Staying here is a unique experience. It is a spectacular building (or buildings, if one includes the keep, orangery, dovecote, pavilion and other outbuildings) in a beautiful setting. Do not expect it to be polished - large parts are yet to be renovated - but this simply adds to its charm. Charles-Henri and Sophie are great hosts. And the village itself is beautiful.
Hamish
Hamish, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
16 August 2018
Chateau what an experience
Fantastic property, great location very friendly service. What an experience! Will definitely return.👍😊
Mike
Mike, 1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
27 October 2015
so much potential...
We enjoyed our stay for two nights in the keep - a large room, tastefully furnished (apart from the prayer mat used as a rug). Sophie was an excellent and very attentive host. Breakfast was a little lacking in content and quality for the price but at least the orange juice was freshly squeezed (grown within the grounds).
We asked if we could have a bottle of wine to drink in the garden, Sophie obliged and brought three glasses and helped herself. We were a little put out when her husband tried to charge us 60 Euros for the wine as we left!
Verified traveller
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
6 September 2014
A Unique Experience
A unique experience, in a classically beautiful Chateau. Not an every day experience and totally worth staying.
alan
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
15 February 2014
Unique establishment that we adored
This is a wonderful place to stay. It's not some gated community hotel manned by robotic staff. The owners are a husband and wife team, who have brought the chateau and the castle back to life by devoting 25 years of loving care and attention to these properties. The village next to the chateau has restaurants and shops all within walking distance. The picturesque grounds are bordered by a river and the owners have developed a marvellous walled garden. We will definitely be going back to stay there again in the near future.
Wensley
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
14 April 2013
Verified traveller
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
11 November 2024
Marie Renee
Marie Renee, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
24 January 2024
whaouh !
Une belle surprise pour un séjour déplacement professionnel , ou le temps d'une nuit a permis une déconnexion totale dans un environnement remarquable et aussi confortable qu'insolite .
A ne pas rater !