Chateau de la Couronne, Angouleme, Charente, France

"What Rock Star or Fashionista could be disappointed by cutting edge design, a private cinema, a billiard room and bathrooms with twin bathtubs?" The Times.

"Kick your shoes off comfy". Grazia Magazine.

"Classic fairy-tale exterior that Tinkerbell would be proud to wave her wand over” The Irish Times.

"One of the five best houses to rent in France" The Guardian.

A creative and stylish fusion of ornate stone castle and super-chic interior design, Chateau de la Couronne is an oasis of space and light. Set in 5 acres of private grounds it sleeps 26, and boasts formal gardens, mature trees, a 14.5m heated swimming pool and loads of terrace space with tables and parasols. Right on the edge of a tiny village on the borders of the Charente and Dordogne, it is a 400m walk to the village baker, butcher and tabac.

One Chateau salon has a bar for you play at being a cocktail mixer, another has a baby grand piano guests are encouraged to play, another has a guest library. They also have fireplaces with woodburners for cosiness in Autumn, or for an unforgettable Chateau Christmas family holiday.

There is a huge dining hall with honey-coloured stone walls - beautifully furnished and warmly lit for evening meals - and next to this is an amazing kitchen. Three workstations, two ovens, professional range, all complemented by original artwork, funky lighting and yet another wood burner. The Château can supply flexible catering, from a single celebration dinner to 3 meals every day, or you can self-cater and use the kitchen to explore your inner Jamie for the week.

The Cinema has a 9 foot screen, a DVD library, UK satellite TV and even Netflix to binge watch when the sunbathing gets too tiring. The Billiard Room houses a full size US Pool Table.

Massive bedrooms provide accommodation for up to 26 guests, all in individually designed and furnished luxury, all equipped with flat screen TV and DVD players and studded with interesting and beautiful art and objects.

The bathrooms are all indulgently elegant and spacious – some with two tubs, some incorporating the Château turrets, all with bathing products, big fluffy towels and Château bath robes.