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Dating from 1231, this middle ages-style castle offers a renaissance décor. It is 4 km from the Haut Forez ski station and features a 1000m² garden with a terrace. A view of the surrounding grounds and original décor features in the rooms at Château des Marcilly Talaru. All rooms have a wardrobe, parquet floors and free Wi-Fi internet access. Château des Marcilly serves breakfast every morning and on warm days, guests can dine on the terrace. Meals prepared from homegrown vegetables can also be served in a medieval-style atmosphere. The guest house also offers free tours of the castle and a lounge with an LCD TV and a small library. Free private parking is possible on site and Montbrison is 30 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish

Free parking available on-site


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 single bed
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1 large double bed
2 single beds
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1 large double bed
1 single bed
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2 large double beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.6
Facilities
8.1
Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.5
Value for money
8.0
Location
9.0
Free WiFi
6.9
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Mcmahon
    Australia Australia
    Very nice breakfast, great to stay in an old castle, something you think about as a child and later as an adult
  • Tull
    Australia Australia
    Everything .. the history, the peaceful setting , the village folk were friendly and I so bar and restaurant awesome .. made us feel very welcome.. the Chateau though very old and authentic to a hedgers wax simple and lovely . We felt so...
  • Catherine
    France France
    Rénovation keeping original features The site is beautiful Very nice dinner and welcoming host
  • Elena
    Germany Germany
    It's a real castle built in 1231, with very special atmosphere, but still with modern conveniences and at a reasonable price. The hostess is very kind and helpful.
  • Diana
    Belgium Belgium
    It is an extraordinary experience to stay at an original castle, and on top of that to have a professional guidance by the owner herself!! Top!!!
  • Margaret
    Australia Australia
    Beautiful rooms and facilities. Gracious hostess prepared to go above and beyond for guests. Stunning location in traditional French country town.
  • Caroline
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    great opportunity to stay in a castle, so different, real treat
  • David
    Australia Australia
    It was built as a fort which made the stay more interesting than the usual chateaux. We had a comfortable room overlooking a wooded area with a stream running through it. Unfortunately we were not able to do the tour which would have been...
  • Damien
    France France
    Accueil personnalisé et original et en prime la visite des lieux, très sympathique, et commentée avec talent et générosité. Grand MERCI à notre hôte pour son implication dans ce monument historique...
  • Fokke
    Netherlands Netherlands
    De bijzondere ambiance, en de sfeetvolle inrichting

Quality rating

This property is rated 3 out of 5 as compared to other homes and apartments on our site. The rating is based on overall quality using factors such as review score, facilities, size, location and service.

Property surroundings

Facilities of Château des Marcilly Talaru
Great facilities! Review score, 8.1

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).
    Internet
    WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
    Bathroom
    • Private bathroom
    • Shower
    Pets
    Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
    Common areas
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    Food & Drink
    • Kid meals
    Activities
    • Fishing
    • Tennis court
    Business facilities
    • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Miscellaneous
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Languages spoken
    • English
    • Spanish
    • French

    House rules
    Château des Marcilly Talaru takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 16:00 to 22:00
    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
    Check-out
    Until 12:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There is no age requirement for check-in
    Accepted payment methods
    VisaMastercardJCBCash
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed
    Pets
    Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Please note that evening meals are only prepared upon request.

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    FAQs about Château des Marcilly Talaru

    • Château des Marcilly Talaru is 350 yards from the centre of Chalmazel. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Yes, Château des Marcilly Talaru is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Guests staying at Château des Marcilly Talaru can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.0).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • Full English/Irish

    • The prices at Château des Marcilly Talaru may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Château des Marcilly Talaru has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 1 bedroom

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Check-in at Château des Marcilly Talaru is from 16:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

    • Château des Marcilly Talaru can accommodate the following group size:

      • 5 guests

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Château des Marcilly Talaru offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Fishing
      • Tennis court