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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

5 bedrooms

Sleeps 10

Children welcome

Babies welcome

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.

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

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

Nightly price: from €300
Weekly price: from €2450
Damage deposit: €500

1 Château for 10: From €3005 bedrooms

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

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.

Jean Paul, Madrid Apr 2023

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.

Jean Paul, Madrid Apr 2023

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.

Nicky, Sawday's Inspector Aug 2022

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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!

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.

Château de la Garinie

Children welcome

Babies welcome

Your dates are available!

Direct with the owner

Enquire through Sawday's

The Experience

We think you'll love

You should know

Essentials

Pricing

Information

Reviews

The neighbourhood

Caroline Casey

Château de la Garinie

Children welcome

Babies welcome

Check availability

Your dates are available!

How to book

Direct with the owner

Enquire through Sawday's

The Experience

We think you'll love

You should know

Essentials

Pricing

Information

Reviews

The neighbourhood

Caroline Casey

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