Château Haute Roche

Lars achieves the perfect balance of refinement and simplicity, professionalism and hospitality. Our room was spacious, spotlessly clean and bathed in sunlight with views over the garden and the Vallée de la Loire. Dinner and breakfast were delicious, making generous use of local ingredients which Lars transforms into original and succulent recipes. Highly recommended.

If you want to treat yourself to a sublime stay, then you must go here. Beautiful location with stunning views of the Loire Valley. A small, fine and unpretentious castle that has some amazing owners. They are the icing on the cake with their great friendliness, high level of service and helpfulness. The fact that the rooms are tastefully decorated and spotlessly clean is just a big plus. Few rooms so book quickly. The beautiful view can be enjoyed from all the rooms and the car is safely parked on the ground behind a gate.

We had the pleasure of staying here for two nights en route back from relatives in La Rochelle to the ferry from St Malo - and what a gem it is! There are no negatives. From the time of booking, when Lars was so helpful by email in describing the Chateau to check it was ok for my husband's mobility issues, to agreeing a modest fee to link our electric car to their power for recharging, to explaining the history of both the Chateau and the area once we had arrived, to suggesting where we might venture on our full day in the area . . . nothing was too much trouble and the pace was relaxing and easy. We stayed in the huge Tower Room, with it's magnificent views, and TWO towers (a reading tower, and a shower tower - wow, we will never experience an ensuite like that again!!). The beds and linen were so comfortable we could have stayed in bed all day - but were lured out by the superb breakfast Lars presented with eggs from their own chickens, home made breads and preserves, local yoghurts, delicious fresh fruit salad . . . and just when you thought you couldn't eat another thing, out came the freshly made muffins. Irrestible! On our first night we had not reserved dinner and were invited to have a "soup and cheese" supper. Well, never has soup and cheese tasted like that - totally delicious. We then began to realise what a treat was in store for our reserved dinner the following night, and were not disappointed. From the Cocktail of the Day, through four amazing courses to the infusion made from herbs from the chateau garden at the end of the meal (not to mention one of the best bottles of wine we have ever tasted) it was just exquisite. Lars is a true culinary artist. And the setting on the terrace with the sun going down, the immaculately set tables and the relaxed but finely detailed surroundings, wonderful. Lars and Nirin are the perfect hosts and we have already recommended a stay there to our family in France as well as a number of friends in UK who visit. I'm so glad we had the opportunity to find and stay at the CHR. As one of the other reviews said, some places you visit make a real mark, a lasting memory, and this is one of them. Do go if you get the chance, but DO reserve dinner at least one night of your stay at your time of booking DO ask Lars for directions to the pottery, and be sure to go DO explore the lovely village of Oudon DO take time to relax at the chateau and explore the tranquil garden To Lars and Nirin, thank you for your kind hospitality - we hope to be back one day. Good luck to you both

This Review is simply to thank Lars for taking the time to direct us to another Chambres d’hotes owned by some of his friends. We had been struggling to find accommodation in the area and on finding Château Haute Roche the owner Lars told us all his three rooms were booked up. However he took the trouble to phone his friends who were able to accommodate us. Chateau Haute Roche is in a lovely peaceful setting and we would think a lovely place to stay. You were very kind Lars. Thank you very much.

Un superbe séjour au Château de Haute Roche.Merci à Lars pour son accueil et sa cuisine. La chambre située entre deux tours était au top et les jardins sont très agréables pour une petite promenade avant le repas concocté avec brio par Lars. Un vrai plaisir à renouveler.

Notre séjour d'une nuit a été en tous points remarquable. Nous avons été reçus comme des rois. Depuis l'accueil très chaleureux de Lars Johansson, au superbe diner que ce Chef nous a préparé avec beaucoup de talent, jusqu'au petit déjeuner très copieux. Tous les produits qui nous ont été proposés sont faits maison ou proviennent de producteurs locaux. Mais il faut bien sûr parler du château. Sa vue sur la Vallée de la Loire est exceptionnelle et apaisante. Le château de Haute Roche a été rénové et meublé avec beaucoup de soin et de goût par ses propriétaires. Ses trois chambres sont très chaleureuses et confortables. On reviendra sans aucun doute.