Manoir de Laroque Delprat
Autoire,
Lot
Bed & Breakfast
+33 (0)6 42 89 38 47
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€180 - €240
per night
You are treated like nobility in this gorgeous Manoir, enveloped by the towering cliffs and Aurélia and Julien's generous hospitality
6 rooms
Rooms sleep 2
Children welcome
Babies welcome
Your dates are available!
2 Guests 04 Nov 24 - 04 Nov 24
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€180 - €240 per night
The Experience
The Manoir oozes grandeur with its sweeping limestone staircase, a grand piano in the vast dining room and a fire roaring in the hearth on cold days. This valley was once the playground of the French nobility, the countryside teeming with eagle owls, wild boar and hare. You are a world away from the bustle of modern life.
Rooms are beautifully decorated, all have excellent bathrooms, and each is filled with period pieces and pleasing details. Choose the double aspect LaoTse room in the attic for wraparound views, or Turenne with its hand painted ceiling and doors leading straight into the garden.
Julien and Aurélia grew up in Lot and look after you splendidly, arranging visits and booking restaurants; Julien also cooks delightful dinners. Breakfast on fromage blanc, seasonal fruit and fresh pastries under the shade of the ancient yew. There are boardgames and books, the sauna and spring water pool, and the pretty village to explore.
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We think you'll love
- Immersing yourself in the history and grandeur of this spectacular old manor – some of the paintings are classified as historical monuments
- The tranquil village, circled by cliffs and immersed in nature, the perfect place to switch off
- The changing exhibition of paintings lining the staircase, all of which are for sale – great for lovers of art and culture
You should know
- The village has a good restaurant, but no bars or nightlife to speak of
- There are lots of steps and no wheelchair access, so not suitable for people with reduced mobility
- Dinner is available, accompanied by wines from the cellar. Platters of cold meat and cheeses are available for lunch and dinner – ask Julien
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 €180
- Surcharges
- Extra bed/sofabed available €15 per person per night.
- 2 Doubles
- From €180
- 1 Twin/double
- From €190
- 1 Suite for 2
- From €220
- 2 Family rooms for 2
- From €220
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Information
Booking information
- Check in
- 4pm
- Check out
- 11am
- Other details
- Extra sofa beds available in suite and family room to sleep up to 4 guests in total in each.
- Closed
- Rarely.
- Meals
- Packed lunch available. Occasional table d'hôte dinner service.
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All the grandeur experienced by the French nobles of the past with modern-day comforts, in the heart of the magnificent French countryside. Aurélia and Julien will be attentive to your needs and will ensure that you will not want to leave!
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Location
The neighbourhood
The Manoir sits in sheltered gardens at the centre of the pretty village of Autoire; it's a two-minute stroll to the local restaurant. Take a picnic to the waterfall, a 45-minute hike, and soak up views of the Dordogne valley. Browse the markets and shops at Saint-Céré, 7km away, or visit the Château de Montal, 5km, a Renaissance masterpiece. The nearest train station is Gramat, 15km.
Local points of interest from Aurélia & Julien Lassaque Bethencourt
- We have a painted ceiling from the early XVIIth Century, offered by the Vicomte de Turenne, who was used to spend nights at the Manoir with his lovers... This peace of art, protected by the Historical Mouments, is the work of Italian artists.
- Two yews, 400 years old, live in ours gardens. They host birds and families of squirrels. The Manoir boasts 5 hanging gardens, giving it the feel of a small Babylon and we have our own natural spring that feeds our swimming pool and Nordic bath.
- From our Sauna, with its large bay-window, you can admire the sunrise and sunset on the cliffs of Autoire.In our gardens you can sample our gourmet platters of seafood, charcuterie, cheese or vegetarian while discovering our generous selection of wines.
- Nearby are the Gouffre de Padirac, Rocamadour, and four other "Plus Beaux Villages de France"; the Castels of Montal, Castelnau-Bretenoux and Assier; golf (5km), hot-air ballooning (20km), canoeing on the River Dordogne (10km); and numerous restaurants...
- Autoire is nestled in a natural cirque, at the heart of which is a majestic waterfall. The site is classified as a sensitive natural park. Our cliffs are home to many birds, including protected species such as the Great Horned Owl.
- Aurélia is a poet and screenwriter. Translated into several languages, she has travelled the world. We organise exhibitions, concerts and literary evenings at the Manoir throughout the year.
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Introducing
Aurélia & Julien Lassaque Bethencourt
Aurélia and Julien met in high school and have been together ever since. When lockdowns put a stop to Julien's travelling for work they realised they needed a change of lifestyle. First they opened a restaurant, but when they discovered Autoire it was love at first sight. They dote on their guests – Julien indulges his passion for cooking, and linguist Aurélia organises cultural events at the Manoir.
The small town is exceptionally beautiful, with wonderful hikes to surprising destinations; the waterfall just out of town and the ruined English castle up by the edge of the cliffs being just two examples. The manor house itself is such a delight with beautiful rooms, comfy beds, a sauna, pool and hot tub. But the best part of the visit is the welcome from the hosts Aurélia and Julien. They have renovated the manor and created this hostel with a passion for the history of the building and a love for welcoming guests into their space. We will certainly be returning.