Hotel Castelbrac France
Hotel Castelbrac
17 avenue George V
35800 Dinard
France
www.castelbrac.com
HOTEL INFORMATION
Shareholders
Privately owned
Date of Creation
Juin 2015
Hotel General Manager
Sophie BANNIER, Operations Manager
Hotel Positioning
5 star luxury hotel – no branding – MJL Select affiliation
HOTEL CASTELBRAC
History & Story
Built by the English Faber family who founded Dinard, the villa has seen succession for 130 years, starting with an English colonel, a hero of the Crimean War – Robert William Hamilton. Then came the cream-of-the crop of the French National Scientific Research Museum of Natural History – Commander Jean-Baptiste Charcot. The pride of the founders of this seaside resort and marine station, the great history came through the gates of Castelbrac.
Date Renewal
Juin 2015 Sandra BENHAMOU Name Of Designer
Main Strengths, Special Touch
- Historical building : former Commandant Charcot office and former Aquarium of Dinard
- The whole buildings and rooms are facing the sea
- Private yacht
- Spa Suite by THEMAE – indoor pool
Location
Dinard is located just opposite Cézembre, an island off the coast that has a large south-facing beach. It also faces Grand Bé where Chateaubriand was buried, as well as the Fort de la Conchée built by Vauban, and the lighthouse of Grand Jardin. An hour or two of sailing will get you to the Channel Islands (Jersey, Guernsey, Sark), the Minquiers and Bréhat. Overall, this is an outstanding body of water for sailing and fishing just one mile off the coast. It’s no wonder that beach resorts like St. Briac, St-Lunaire, Saint-Cast, and of course Dinard, would be coiled together along this liquid gem at the end of the nineteenth century. Sport, fine dining and culture run throughout the year to celebrate the Côte d’Emeraude and the open water is a paradise for sailors and fishermen. It was here that the « Dinard golf course » was created, the third in France, as well as the first tennis club in France.
Key sites/activities in the area
- Dinard is located near to the Mont Saint Michel (one hour driving) and the Landing Beaches
- Golf – horse riding (5-star jumping every year in Dinard) – promenade along the sea – Spa Suite by THEMAE – high quality restaurants – beaches – ..etc.
Fun Facts
Jumping de Dinard in August
Festival du Film Britannique de Dinard in September
Children’s Corner
Children are welcome
Castelbrac propose connecting room
HOTEL FEATURES
Accommodation
Open since June 2015, Castelbrac’s 5 stars hotel with its 25 rooms and suites is composed of three buildings, each having its own character forged through the ages. The rooms are pleasantly integrated, offer a variety of space, and are all oriented toward the sea. The atmosphere is serene. From the Superior Room to the Prestige Terrace Suite, all offer the same comfort and upscale amenities. Some rooms are also available for people with reduced mobility, while others allow for joining rooms by private corridor, especially suitable for families with children.
Restaurants & Bars
- The Restaurant POURQUOI PAS: local and simple cuisine with marine spirit – Chef Julien Hennote
- The Aquarium Bar: cocktail and wine menu
- The Charcot living room: homemade pastry and afternoon tea
Wellness
The Spa Suite by Thémaé offer body and face treatments with Thémaé products, combination of tea and spring water.
Corporate & Celebration Events
The Laboratory is the perfect space to organise bold and significant moments for your company: management committees, seminars, meetings, etc. (14 people maximum per group)
Extra Notable Features
Castelbrac has its own private boat for guests to discover the Côte d’Emeraude and surrounding islands (available during spring and summer)
Hotel and restaurant Awards
Number of employees
25