10 guests
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5 bedrooms, 6 beds
5 bathrooms
+1 extra toilet
sq/ft
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As featured on Channel 4’s ‘Escape to the Chateau: DIY', this 19th-century abode is situated in the French countryside between Toulouse and Carcassonne – an ideal location for exploring these grand cities. Its historic interiors have been beautifully restored and paired with modern amenities, including an orangery with a pool table, private bar, outdoor terraces, and five sumptuously appointed bedrooms. Five bikes are provided if you wish to cycle to the nearby 14th-century village, where you’ll find a wealth of history and culture. With 1.5 hectares of lush gardens to explore, this historic home is a departure from the ordinary and offers a truly unique stay.
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What to expect
Highlights
Take a trip to the nearby village's farmer's market for some fresh, local produce
Enjoy a tipple of regional wine or spirits at the antique bar
Play a competitive game of pool under the watchful eye of period decor
Wake up to a catered breakfast or treat yourself to high tea in the dining room
Wander the lush grounds, stopping to rest on the terrace's chaise lounges
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Home truths
There’s free parking here – due to the location of this home, we recommend hiring a car to get the most out of your stay
While not all rooms are photographed, we expect the style and quality to be consistent with the rest of the home
Your host can provide a high chair on request
For those with reduced mobility, there's a ground-floor bedroom and bathroom here
There’s no air conditioning, so it may be on the warmer side during the summer months
The twin bedroom can be arranged as a super-king bedroom on request
Five bikes are provided for those who wish to explore the countryside by bike
Hen and stag parties are not allowed
About this stay
Amenities
Wi-fi
Kitchen
Bedrooms & bathrooms
5 bedrooms, 6 beds
5 bathrooms, 1 additional toilet
Extras
VIP services
Airport pick up
Arrange a chef
Baby sitting
Daily cleaning
Fridge fills
Laundry and dry cleaning
Massage
Restaurant reservations
Tickets and experience booking
Additional fees
Your host can help arrange a variety of extra services during your stay, including massages and beauty treatments, daily breakfast, wine tours, historic tours, laundry and dry cleaning, fridge fills, restaurant reservations, private chefs, welcome hamper, airport transfers, and car hire
If you’re travelling with children, your host can organise babysitting services – alternatively, a live-in nanny can be arranged at a cost of £475-£670 per week
Weddings and other special events are allowed with prior approval from your host – an additional fee will apply
Additional fees subject to a 3.5% handling charge.
Extras are subject to availability. Please enquire with your host.
Local guide
About Toulouse
Toulouse, often called "La Ville Rose" for its distinctive pink terracotta buildings, is a charming blend of old and new under the Southern French sun. This city, nestled between the Garonne River and the Canal du Midi, marries its aerospace innovation with the historic grace of its Renaissance architecture. The heart of Toulouse pulses in the Capitole square, where cafes spill onto the pavements, and the grand facade of the...
Get around
Train station
Gare de Castelnaudary
3 hr 10 min
Train station
Avignonet
3 hr 54 min
Train station
Villefranche-de-Lauragais
5 hr 0 min
Booking policies
House Rules
Children welcome (1-12 years)
Infants welcome (under 12 months)
Events possible (with prior approval)
No pets
No smoking
Good to know
Arrival from 17:00
Departure before 10:00
Wifi
No air con
Cancellation policy
Up until
60
days
Cancel at least 60 days before your check-in date for a 50% refund.
Not eligible for a refund once your check-in date is under 60 days away.
Host
This home is managed by Oliver
This home is managed directly by a business. A member of their staff will be your point of contact before and during your stay. Nearly twenty years ago, Oliver and his friend began curating the world's most unique and rustic getaways. Driven by their own unforgettable experience at a chateau, they have grown remarkably since then. Much like Plum, they believe in hand-picked luxury that doesn't break the bank.
Registration or licence number: N/A.
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