Perfect for couples, this delightful apartment is situated in a wing of the Chateau de Marconne, a late 19th century gentleman's residence lying in 5 acres of parkland. The apartment is on the first floor and is reached via the main entrance hall of the castle. On climbing the stairs you reach the landing which serves as the dining area. This opens out onto the chateau's balcony via tall French wi
ndows. Following on is a large lounge salon with high ceilings. from there is the kitchen and the double bedroom, with en-suite shower room. All spacious, yet quirky and cosy. The lounge salon has satellite TV and a DVD, with a small selection of DVDs to watch. The kitchen has all you need for a comfortable stay. The parkland is five acres and shared with the main chateau gite guests. There is a duck pond with an island in the middle and areas of the park are left to grow wild to encourage the flora and fauna to thrive. A ten minute walk takes you to the historic, bustling town of Hesdin. Here you will find bars, restaurants and all the shops required. There are five bakeries to chose from! On Thursday, the lively market takes over the centre of the town and local produce abounds. Sample fresh goats cheese, locally grown veg and the local specialty for sweet toothed people - waffles! Further afield, not three quarters of an hour away are the amazing beaches of the area. Mile after mile of sand. Marconne itself lies in the 7 vallées region, full of pretty villages, rolling countryside, open gardens, historic buildings and great for walking and cycling. Nearby are the museums of the two world wars and the memorials to the fallen. Marconne is the perfect centre from which to tour these.
