Located in Chemillé-en-Anjou, this holiday home is in a rural area and by the sea. Vignoble Musset-Roullier and Domaine Cady are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Parc de Beaupreau and Plage de Rochefort. Travelling with kids? Consider Jardin Camifolia and Parc de l'Arche. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hunting and horse riding nearby.
Does Castle Gem Hideaway in the Loire Valley have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Castle Gem Hideaway in the Loire Valley?
As of 5 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Castle Gem Hideaway in the Loire Valley on 13 November 2026 start from NZ$1,464, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Castle Gem Hideaway in the Loire Valley pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).
How much is parking at Castle Gem Hideaway in the Loire Valley?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Castle Gem Hideaway in the Loire Valley?
Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Castle Gem Hideaway in the Loire Valley?
Checkout is at 9:00 AM.
Where is Castle Gem Hideaway in the Loire Valley located?
Located by the sea, this family-friendly holiday home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Vignoble Musset-Roullier, Jardin Camifolia and Mill of Mesnil-en-Valee. Parc de l'Arche and Parc de Beaupreau are also within 12 miles (20 km).
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Daniela the host is the most wonderful person. She has so many stories about the property and is absolutely passionate about her castle and grounds. This was such a unique stay for us, and for anyone who wants to experience staying in a 1000 old castle in the most heavenly setting.
We had a wpnderful time and the place is awesome. Big swimming pool, ping pong table, space to play volley ball ... The owner is lovely and so friendly. We had an amazing time and thinking about coming back. Thank you so much for welcoming us.
Was not as described it said 10 on suite bedrooms but none of them had toilets... bit awkward 3 families sharing 1 toilet. Outside area with pool was amazing though.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 26 March 2020
Wikipedia: "In some countries, the toilet is usually included in the bathroom, whereas other cultures consider this insanitary or impractical, and give that fixture a room of its own. "
The word "ensuite" is French and grammatically implicit in the term (Just as "islands" is implicit to "The Galapagos") is "salle de bain" as distinct from "salle de toilette". There is a different term and reference for WC or toilet, this being: "salle de toilette". The difference in perception appears likely to be a cultural one.
In further clarification to future readers: there is one "salle de toilette" per floor (4 "salles de toilette" in total; 6 "salles de bain"). The castle is authentic in both historical and geographical context, and not comparable to modern apartments or villas.
The castle has 6 "ensuites", 4 "salles de toilettes" / WC.
10 "ensuites" were never the case.
It is the first such comment and misperception in 5 years of operation and I am grateful for the opportunity to now realise that such distinctions and clarifications may be essential for the non-continental European market.
It is a pity that this point was not brought up at the multiple opportunities to do so during the visit, when a simple explanation during our conversations would have easily clarified the misperception.
The Castle listing and all descriptions had been verified with Homelidays' agents (in France) prior to publishing.
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Susan M.
14 June 2018
An Enchanting Chateau
Our family of 10 adults and 7 children thoroughly enjoyed our weeks stay here - definitely a place to return to! The accommodation worked out splendidly for us and we loved being able to eat outside for most of our stay in such lovely surroundings. The swimming pool was one of the main attractions, plus using the various games equipment provided including badminton, table tennis and using the boats on the lake. Thanks to Daniela and Simon for being such great hosts.
Daniella was a very kind and attentive host who had a treasure trove of toys for our gang of kids to enjoy. The property is impressive with a kitchen able to handle 6-course dining banquets for 20 people. The pool area is unique and a real treat: lounging, shaded dining and a kitchenette with a dishwasher. Some of the bed/mattresses were worse for ware and not all the lighting worked, but we were not so stressed having the kids run wild.Overall, we all had an outstanding time and would happily spend another week or two here.
Our Danish- French family of 12 persons from the age of 8 to mid 70 spent an absolutely fantastic week at the old Chateau du Planty. The surroundings are perfect for a family holiday - the pool area with separate kitchen made it easy to cook outside and enjoy the meals at the covered terrace.
The charming old castle was perfect for our celebration - our kind host Daniela was extremely helpful all through the week and even arranged et superb dinner for us.
We can only recommend Le Chateau and give our host 5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Our stay was just super, more than we ever expacted. We had our own privacy, but we were able to get to the village and nearby towns when we needed. Daniela and her family are friendly and they make your stay feel like home in the countryside of France. At the castle you can get the touch of the past and feel it when you prepare the breakfast or dinner for your loved ones. Do not expect to go to 5 star place! The joy have to come from inside of yourself when living in the atmosphere of the 18th century. We just loved it.
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
William S.
18 January 2019
Peace and tranquillity
It was amazing right from the start. The friendliness of the hosts was impressive and they went out of their way to ensure we had a good time and nothing was too much trouble for them.
The Castle was very old but full of character and though 17 of us were staying it never felt overcrowded obviously as there is so much space available and we had totally to ourselves to do as we please. The owners live a short distance away opposit our back door. It was fully centrally heated and in addition we kept the open fire in the kitchen going night and day.
The grounds are amazing and the peace and tranquility shines through in abundance. I woke each morning to the sound of owls and just lay there thinking how incredibly quiet is was.
Overall cannot complain about anything. Would definitely stay there again. Fantastic place for a large family like ours to get together. Highly recommended.
We stayed at the beautiful castle in May half term. There were 8 adults and 10 children. As stated in previous reviews, the house is dated but we felt this added to its character. We also felt the price reflected this as it was a bargain per family for a week! The grounds were safe for the children to play in, we drove so brought the children’s bikes and they were able to cycle to their hearts content. We loved the fact the pool was in a secret garden behind a bolted gate so there was no worry about any of the children falling in! The pool isn’t heated so we took wet suits and the kids thoroughly enjoyed it. The lake was a bonus, we enjoyed taking the canoe out. Simon was available at any time and gave us advice on things available locally. The castle is about 40 mins from Puy Du Fu which we’d highly recommend for a day out. We will definitely be back! Thank you for a lovely stay.
Property not as discribed, in need of repair, untrustworthy ower
When we arrived we had to wait an hour because the owner and her son were still cleaning (her cleaners had gone to a wedding !). The bathrooms were not as described no wc;s and half the showers did not work. The whole castle needs rewiring (switches and sockets that did not work and fell off in ground floor wc - and tripped out several times). The owner has ripped us off holding back a large part of our deposit to cover 2 punctures on bikes to be repaired "I will send you a copy of any invoices and return the difference when they are repaired" she does not reply to emails or letters. Could be a great property if maintained and the owner was trustworthy.
Nous avons passé un magnifique week end en famille (30) fin septembre. Le château est "dans son jus" mais doté d'une belle âme marquée d'histoire. Le site est super calme et champêtre. Daniela notre hôte a été adorable et arrangeante et tout a été fourni comme prévu ! Le coin piscine est très agréable. Idéal pour des réunions familiales simples en toute décontraction ! Pour qui recherche l'authenticité et la déconnexion, c est l'endroit parfait !
Un weekend parfait au Château du Planty, merci à Daniela pour sa gentillesse et sa disponibilité. Ce lieu est hors du temps, entre ce magnifique château et l’espace piscine qui est incroyable ! Merci pour tout
Les chambres etaient corrects mais de nombreuses salles de bain ne fonctionnaient pas ou mal.Le principal probleme etait le chauffage soit inexistant dans certaines chambres soit pas assez puissant .aucun chauffage dans les salles de bains.
nous avons passé un super week end !Le cadre est magique et la piscine était bienvenue, très ombragée, très bien aménagée et Daniela est juste formidable, à nos petits soins !merci encore
Idéal pour une parenthèse à plusieurs familles. Ballades dans la campagne, les bois, grande tablée. Hôte très attentionnée, disponible et flexible sur les horaires d’arrivée/depart
Nous avons passé un superbe week-end au château de Planty pour fêter les 40 ans de mon conjoint entre amis. L'espace piscine est parfait avec coin cuisine et tout ce qu'il faut pour accueillir une vingtaine de personnes. Le château a beaucoup de charme. Il mériterait un petit rafraîchissement par endroit mais c'était très bien.
Daniela nous a accueilli chaleureusement, elle était très flexible pour les horaires et toujours disponible pour nous rendre service.
L'annonce mériterait quelques photos supplémentaires et un descriptif plus complet mais Daniela est très réactive pour répondre aux questions.
Un bel endroit où il fait bon vivre. L'hôte nous a expliqué l'histoire du château, passionnant. Et une propriétaire passionnée !
La piscine n'étant pas active, le chauffage nous a été offert.
Merci pour ce beau weekend !
Séjour hors du temps entre amis pour un anniversaire, effet de surprise garanti ! Nous avons été chaleureusement accueillis par Daniela qui nous a présenté son domaine. Un vrai coup de cœur, nous reviendrons !
Super endroit, dans son jus mais très spacieux. Daniela est adorable et a pensé à tout : on avait tout le nécessaire pour passer un week-end parfait entre amis.