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Château de la Garinie

Lugan, Aveyron
Self-catering
+33 (0)6 35 36 45 33
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From
€300 - €600
per night
From
€2450 - €4200
per week

A fortified castle in parkland, built mostly in the 1300s on the Montbazens plateau, near to the stunning Averyon gorges

Bedroom

5 bedrooms

Sleeps

Sleeps 10

Children welcome
Babies welcome

€300 - €600 per night

€2450 - €4200 per week

The Experience

This is a peaceful corner of the Aveyron, famously fertile and home of one of the best cattle breeds for beef – Aubrac. Inside is large, warm, filled with an interesting collection of furniture and artwork and with tall windows with views over the park and the countryside beyond. A vast stone spiral staircase leads upstairs to the bedrooms – the doubles bigger than the twins – but all a good size with very comfortable beds.

Outside you have a hectare of parkland to discover, mainly laid to lawn and mature trees, with several places to sit and eat in sunshine or shade. The pool is big enough for laps, there’s a barbecue, pizza oven, volleyball, badminton and pétanque, but for those who wish to escape with a book there’s also plenty of space. Cooking in the big kitchen will be easy – cooks will find all they need plus a hamper of local market finds.

Most days you can visit a market yourselves and pick up superb fresh food and regional wines.

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We think you'll love

  • Exploring the wonders of the Lot and Quercy - beautiful hilltop villages and interesting museums
  • All the stunning markets - an easy drive - and the great food and wine
  • Having so much space to spread out, indoors and out
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You should know

  • It's not for the wobbly - stairs are steep
  • Some of the bedrooms share a bathroom
  • A hot tub was installed in December 2022

Essentials

  • EV charger
  • Self check-in
  • Swimming pool
  • Hot tub
  • Garden
  • Open fire / woodburner
  • Breakfast included
  • Breakfast available
  • Meals available
  • Vegetarian meals
  • Oven
  • Parking on premises
  • Free parking nearby
  • Accessible by public transport
  • WiFi
  • Television
  • Central heating
  • Limited mobility
  • Wheelchair access
  • Mobile reception
  • Hob
  • Barbecue
  • Paid parking nearby
  • Air conditioning
  • Relaxation areas
  • Washing machine
  • Tennis court
  • Microwave oven
  • No smoking
  • Credit cards
  • Working farm
  • Owner has pets
  • Electricity included
  • Dishwasher
  • Pets welcome

Family friendly

  • Baby monitor
  • Books and toys
  • Children welcome
  • Babies welcome
  • Stair gates
  • High chair
  • Fire guard
  • Cot available

Nearby

  • Pub/bar within 3 miles
  • Restaurant within 3 miles
  • Shop within 3 miles

Activities

  • Bikes available
  • Food courses
  • Kayaking
  • Other courses
  • Sailing
  • Surfing
  • Wild swimming

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Pricing

Nightly price
from €300
Weekly price
from €2450
Damage deposit
€500
1 Château for 10
From €3005 bedrooms

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Information

Booking information

Check in
4pm
Check out
10am
Other details
Minimum stay: 4 nights. 7 nights in high season.
Closed
Never.
Owner has pets
Animals living on the property

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Reviews

Caroline's chateau is a must-stay! The 13th-century castle has been beautifully restored, providing a unique and magical experience. Caroline's exceptional hospitality is evident in every aspect of the chateau. The gardens, pool, and stunning architecture contribute to the fairytale feeling. The castle is steeped in history and has been beautifully restored, making for a truly magical and unique experience. The rooms were spacious and comfortable, with plenty of amenities to make us feel at home. Highly recommend it for an unforgettable experience with exceptional hospitality.

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Jean Paul, Madrid

Caroline's chateau is a must-stay! The 13th-century castle has been beautifully restored, providing a unique and magical experience. Caroline's exceptional hospitality is evident in every aspect of the chateau. The gardens, pool, and stunning architecture contribute to the fairytale feeling. The 13th-century castle is steeped in history and has been beautifully restored, making for a truly magical and unique experience. The rooms were spacious and comfortable, with plenty of amenities to make us feel at home. Highly recommend it for an unforgettable experience with exceptional hospitality.

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Jean Paul, Madrid

The lovely owner has saved this beautiful château and transformed the rooms into a gorgeous, warm artistic space. I would adore to return here in Spring or Autumn and cook food fresh from the market or foraged from the hedgerows in the beautiful kitchen, washed down with one of the delicious, hearty local wines from this beautiful region of rugged plateaux and medieval hilltop villages.

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Location

The neighbourhood

Montbazens, 5 minutes in the car, has shops, restaurants, cafés - you can see the château from here. A 10-minute drive takes you to Bournazel, a very pretty village with a renaissance castle and garden. Have lunch at La Crostada - family run with delicious food. Belcastel is another stunning medieval village, Cajarc is on the river for renting a kayak and you’re near to the gorges d’Aveyron.

Local points of interest from Caroline Casey

  • Start your holiday with a visit to the charming Sunday morning market in Villeneuve. This small market is beloved by locals - have a coffee (or a glass of wine!) in Les Arcades and watch the world go by.
  • Peyrusse le Roc is a 10 minute drive away. A beautiful medieval village with dramatic ruins. Great for walks and there is a brocante, art gallery and cafe open on Sundays (and more often during the summer - check with me!)
  • I love brocantes and vide greniers and there are plenty to visit. Check out the website vide-greniers.org or check with me. It's worth getting there early to beat the dealers!
  • For garden lovers a visit to Jardin de la Mothe in Salles Courbaties is a must. Marion has created a stunning garden over the last twenty years - there are photos showing the original open fields. Now the garden is filled with drought tolerant plants.
  • The Aveyron is famous for its produce and there are some excellent restaurants in the area, but many guests love to relax in the castle in the evening and the local butcher is great for barbeques. You can also try our new Ooni pizza oven!
  • Naturally some guests find it hard to leave the castle! Whether you want to lounge by the pool, play a game of petanque, find a cosy spot to read or relax under the stars in the hot tub the castle backdrop makes for a memorable holiday!

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Introducing

Caroline Casey

Caroline lives elsewhere on the estate and will always meet and greet guests. She is an art-lover and has re-decorated the château completely. She used to live in St Ives and has bought here in the Aveyron with the intention of running courses - flower arranging, photography, yoga, foraging, fit for life and cookery. Just ask.

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