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 of up to 22 guests, follow the driveway and reach two gorgeous cottages which have their own gated swimming pool set in the estate’s parkland. 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. A perfect option for accompanying family or friends whether it’s a holiday with loved ones or a picture-perfect French wedding.
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 Heating costs included? /n Extra cost, payable locally - please enquire for pricing. /n Linen & towels included? /n Yes. /n Pool towels included? /n Yes. /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 Tax /n French Visitors Tax payable locally (typically costs €1-€3 per adult per night- please enquire if exact amount is required). /n Pets welcome? /n Not allowed. /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 Changeover day /n Friday. All other changeover days on request. /n Other Ts and Cs /n Weddings and any special events are on request only and subject to prior arrangement with the owner and additional charges (and when booking whole estate only). Stag/hen parties are not permitted. /n Other Ts and Cs /n The 8-person price is for the main Château only. The 16-person price also includes the 4-bedroom Cottage whilst the 22-person price includes the full estate (Château, 4-bedroom Cottage and 3-bedroom Cottage). Please note that the whole estate sleeping 22 guests can only be booked for weddings/events and for 3 nights /n Pool opening dates? /n The pools are open approximately May to end-October. If booking the 8 or 16-person price, only the main Château's pool will be available. If booking the 22-person price, both the main Château's and Cottages' pools will be available. 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. /n Other Ts and Cs /n
