Château Ribagnac
St Martin Terressus,
Haute-Vienne
Bed & Breakfast
+33 (0)5 55 39 77 91
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€120 - €170
per night
A gem of a château in the wilds of Limousin with kind and thoughtful owners who are thoroughly immersed in this tranquil area
4 rooms
Rooms sleep 2
Children welcome
Babies welcome
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2 Guests 23 Nov 24 - 23 Nov 24
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€120 - €170 per night
The Experience
Groups of friends, families and couples will gently unwind here in Patrick and Colette’s generous spirited, fuss-free care. Good food and wine for grown-ups, roaring fires in winter, the offer of an early supper for children and no lists of pesky rules.
There’s plenty of space for all, inside and out. Children can bound off to find the playground and jump in a lake while you laze beside the heated open-air pool. Breakfasts are sociable affairs with homemade jam and honey from their own bees, dinners of seasonal, home grown and local produce are candle-lit and outdoors as often as possible.
Wild swimmers, walkers and wildlife lovers will adore discovering this pretty, lake-filled, part of France. Roam through woods spotting deer, wild boar and birds of prey or hop in the car to lovely St Leonard de Noblat 15 minutes away. It brims with medieval history and is on the Compostella route.
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We think you'll love
- Being enabled to feel so very much at home
- The beautiful castle, grounds and lakes
- The food – home grown or very locally sourced
You should know
- This is not a hotel, it’s the owners’ home
- It’s got the odd creaky floorboard and no double glazing
- If you want to eat out in the evening you’ll need to drive
Essentials
- Swimming pool
- EV charger
- 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
- Spa
- Central heating
- Limited mobility
- Wheelchair access
- Mobile reception
- Hob
- Bar
- Barbecue
- Licensed premises
- Paid parking nearby
- Air conditioning
- Relaxation areas
- Washing machine
- Tennis court
- Microwave oven
- No smoking
- Credit cards
- Working farm
- Owner has pets
- 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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Accommodation
Pricing
- Nightly price
- from €120
- Surcharges
- Singles €90-€140. Dinner, B&B €120-€155 per person. Extra bed/sofabed available €30 per person per night.
- 4 Suites for 2
- From €120
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Information
Booking information
- Check in
- From 4pm
- Check out
- 11am
- Other details
- Minimum stay: 2 nights in high season.
- Closed
- Rarely.
- No smoking
- Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.
- Owner has pets
- Animals living on the property
- Meals
- Dinner, €55 with apéritif, wine & coffee. Childrens dinner, €12
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Reviews
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We had a wonderful 9 days at the Chateau with our 9 and 6 year old. The kids loved the pool and the freedom to run around the beautiful grounds discovering nature. We loved the setting, the history, the company and the food! We had such a relaxing time and Patrick and Collette are excellent hosts. The food that Collette cooked for us and the kids was superb and everything was so well thought out, from the table settings to the pre-dinner aperitif. Gorgeous spacious rooms and super comfy beds and all immaculately clean. So much to discover in the region and we can’t wait to come back.
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A wonderful place to stay especially if en route South as we were. Patrick and Collette were charming, relaxed and fantastic hosts. Collette is a superb cook and served a delicious supper with Patrick’s well chosen wines - we were sadly only there for 2 nights. Wonderful lake to swim in , together with pool and wonderful walks around. Very comfy beds too. Definitely would stay again and recommend highly.
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Absolutely stunning in every way, worth every Euro. Highly recommended and on the list for a return, like other guests have done. Delicious food served around the table and a good way to meet other guests and hear their stories and recommendations of places to visit nearby. The market on a Sunday is well worth a visit too.
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We had two most memorable nights in this lovely chateau and would love to return some day. Our extraordinary beamed suite was comfortable, charming and amply provided with quirky objets d'art and fittings which included a loo in the tower. Our hosts cooked wonderful, generous dinners on both the nights we stayed and it was a real pleasure to talk with them and the other guests as we sat around the table. Our only thought was that guests over 6 foot tall might wish to ask for a suite on the first floor where ceilings are no doubt higher! Entry to the loo was via a doorway about 5 foot high!
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Location
The neighbourhood
The château’s grounds are typical of Limousin, a wild region of trees, ravines, lakes and medieval villages, great for walkers and lovers of the outdoors. The nearest shops and restaurants are three miles away in Ambazac, but a little further you’ll find St Leonard de Noblat with its medieval streets and squares. Unrepentant shoppers will travel to Limoges, 25km away, to stock up on china and peruse a museum or two. If you yearn for sun and sand, the region’s umpteen lakes often have little beaches with water sports laid on.
Local points of interest from Patrick & Colette Bergot
- Swimming lake with beach 1.5km- relax or swim in the clear waters. There are so many beautiful lakes nearby it's hard to choose one! There are walks or watersports - whatever floats your boat!
- St Leonard de Noblat is on the pilgrim route to Santiago de Compostela and has a gothic Church with a tower that dominates the countryside - it's a charming town to visit, stroll around and choose a restaurant, or enjoy the famous pâtisseries of the area.
- Limoges is of course famous for porcelain and also the "arts of fire": stained glass & enamel - you can visit the museum or just browse the factory shops - there's been a creative renewal with lots of new galleries emerging.
- The Monts d'Ambazac offer stunning countryside and there are waymarked trails all over the region - but for those not wanting to put on hiking boots, you can enjoy several walks from the Château - including a lovely ramble along the river.
- For those who are interested in WWII history we are 40 minutes away from Oradour sur Glane, with its excellent visitor's centre; a moving place to experience. There is also a Resistance Museum in Limoges.
- We have great food markets and Les Puces - the brocante in Limoges is well worth visiting (second Sunday of the month).
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Introducing
Patrick & Colette Bergot
Colette and Patrick gave up corporate lives to renovate the château which they fell in love with on sight. Fifteen years on they are much immersed in this region and have created a real family home with their two children helping out at meal times and the pet cat making the odd appearance. Colette is always on hand and happy to help you plan your days.
We spent a very pleasant two days at Chateau Ribagnac. Patrick and Colette are wonderful hosts and create a warm, relaxing atmosphere. Sharing the lovely table d'hôte evening meals with other guests was a delight. A great place to spend a few days away from Paris, relax with good food and interesting conversation! Highly recommended. Thank you!