Description
Close to three of France’s ‘Plus Beaux Villages’, stay in style at this impressive French château set amongst glorious parkland and castle ruins in the captivating region of Gers.
This late 16th-century château has been gracefully restored by its current owners who rescued this beautiful abode following its abandonment for many years. Its transformation has been remarkable – step through the sun-dappled courtyard into the light-filled hallway with stone flag flooring and a Venetian chandelier and you will be immediately amazed. The living spaces are elegant yet welcoming whilst the kitchen-diner is the social hub of the house with a perfect blend of classic and contemporary furnishings.
Upstairs, the four bedrooms are so pretty with delicately designed décor and the loveliest of bathrooms, two with romantic rolltop baths and the master bedroom’s bathroom with its huge tub and vintage-style sinks.
Wherever you are in this house, there is a sense of light and beauty with wonderful pieces of artwork, sculptures and good-looking furnishings. French windows from the living room open up to the grand balcony terrace with picturesque views as you relax with a glass of local wine or follow the grand steps down to the château’s swimming pool. In the upper landscaped garden, admire the castle ruins in this incredible setting.
The château can be rented by itself or for larger groups, follow the driveway and reach two gorgeous cottages. Decorated and furnished lovingly and with impeccable taste, there’s a 4-bedroom and 3-bedroom cottage, each with their own living and dining spaces, lovely bedrooms and al-fresco terraces. Guests can choose to rent an additional cottage alongside the château or the two cottages alone. For a picture-perfect French wedding, the entire estate is available on request, sleeping up to 22 guests.
You will soon adapt to the slow pace of life that the Gers is so well known for as you visit fortified villages, market towns, endless vineyards or simply walk and cycle through the rolling landscapes. The trio of ‘Plus Beaux Villages’, Montréal, Fourcès and Larressingle, are all minutes away whilst the gastronomic delights of this region, famed for its foie gras, can be discovered at markets such as Condom, Lectoure and Fleurance.
Canoe or boat along the River Baise, visit Grand Armagnac vineyards, take a hot air balloon ride over summer fields of sunflowers or simply sit back and relax in the magnificent surroundings of your historic and beautiful château in Gascony. /n Security deposit /n €2500 paid via bank transfer to the owner one month before arrival and refunded two weeks after departure, subject to full inspection. /n Arrival time /n 4.00 p.m. /n Departure time /n 11.00 a.m. /n Energy costs included? /n Yes. /n Linen & towels included? /n Yes. /n Pets welcome? /n Pets will be considered on request. If accepted, an additional security deposit and/or fee will apply (payable locally). /n Other Ts and Cs /n Weddings and any special events are on request only and subject to prior arrangement with the owner. Guests must book the Château and 2 cottages accommodating up to 22 guests. Short stays may be possible and pricing and availability is on request. Stag/hen parties are not permitted. /n Other Ts and Cs /n The 8-person price is for the main Château, whilst the 16-person price is for main Château plus the 8-person cottage. /n Other Ts and Cs /n /n Changeover day /n Friday. All other changeover days on request. /n End of stay cleaning included? /n Yes. However, guests are required to leave the accommodation clean, tidy and in the same condition as on their arrival. Any extra cleaning, laundry, maintenance and/or rubbish disposal required will be charged against the security deposit. /n Smoking Allowed? /n Outside only. /n Minimum stay /n 7 nights (excluding special events/weddings which is 3 nights). All other durations on request. /n Heating costs included? /n Extra cost, payable locally - please enquire for pricing. /n Tax /n French Visitors Tax payable locally (typically costs €1-€10 per adult per night- please enquire if exact amount is required). /n Pool towels included? /n Yes. /n Pool opening dates? /n The pool is open approximately May to end-October. Please note that pool opening dates are subject to local weather conditions and pool maintenance requirements and that cooler months may not be suitable for swimming. A second pool is located near the two cottages and is available to guests on request only and subject to additional costs.
