Chateau d'Amarens

Amarens, Tarn
Self-catering
+33 (0)6 49 21 50 18
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From
£286 - £715
per night
From
£4500 - £5000
per week

A peaceful, harmonious house with roots in the 14th century, a glorious enclosed pool area and a huge amount of space for happy gatherings

Bed

5 beds

Bedroom

5 bedrooms

Sleeps

Sleeps 10

Children welcome
Babies welcome

£286 - £715 per night

£4500 - £5000 per week

The Experience

High ceilings, wide hallways and an open staircase give a light, uncluttered feel, the dining and sitting rooms are roomy and very comfortable, the kitchen area is vast. The owners are passionate about cooking so you’ll find every bell and whistle for even the fussiest of cooks, a generous welcome hamper with your first breakfast and a choice of local wines.

Bedrooms are all on the first floor, minimally furnished with wooden floors and rugs, good art on the walls and long views from large windows; baths and showers are fresh as a daisy. The pool area is sublime, surrounded by stone terracing and planted beds with views over woodland. Long summer evenings are for barbecues and sampling good local wines while the kids tumble about safely.

Cordes-sur-Ciel, 8km, has the Jardin des Paradis and a museum of contemporary art as well as amazing medieval architecture, cobbled streets and some good places to shop or eat.

Chateau d'Amarens - Gallery

We think you'll love

  • Having so much space indoors and out – even with 10 people you'll never feel on top of one another
  • Exploring this wonderful wine-making region with a fascinating natural history and lots of birds and wildlife
  • The food! The local cuisine is delicious and so are the cheeses and honey
Chateau d'Amarens - Gallery

You should know

  • You can only take the whole house during July, August and September. You can come as B&B guests at other times
  • Sorry, no dogs
  • It's 5km to the nearest restaurant

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

Pricing

Nightly price
from £286
Weekly price
from £4500
Damage deposit
£750
1 House for 10
From £2865 beds5 bedrooms

Information

Special offer: Early Booking July £4250 per week

Booking information

Check in
5pm
Check out
10am
Other details
Minimum stay: 7 nights.
Closed
November – April.
No smoking
Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.

Reviews

The words to sum up this property are space, harmony and tranquillity both inside and out. A superb base from which to explore this wonderful region of France with its history, culture, scenery, cuisine and wines. Gilles and Maya are passionate about their property and have put tremendous care and attention into ensuring a perfect holiday experience.

Rose, Sawday's Inspector

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Location

The neighbourhood

Vineyards surround you and woodlands buzzing with wild boar, deer, hare and a stunning variety of birds – walks will be rewarding. Drive 5km to the eatery at Aster-Resto, or 5km the other way for alfresco tapas amongst vines. In Cordes-sur-Ciel there’s everything from artisan bakeries to art galleries. Albi, 25km, has the largest stone-built cathedral in the world; Gaillac with its Friday market is 20km.

Local points of interest from Gilles & Maya Thacker

  • MARKETS Soak in the atmosphere at a Cafe before exploring what the local producers have on offer with an abundance of homemade breads, cheeses, olives, eggs and beautiful vegetables. St Antonin Noble Val Sunday is very popular and a great place to start!
  • APERITIF CONCERTS A balmy summer evening. Music, wine and a vineyard setting. What could be better! Joie de Vivre!
  • DINING OUT Locally and further afield you will find many Cafes and Restaurants to chose from.
  • NATURE Explore straight from the property into nature from a gentle walk to a days hike. A cycle in the hills or a canoe on the Aveyron.
  • BASTIDES Explore the circuit of the Bastides and marvel in architecture dating back to over 800 years! Start with Cordes sur Ciel, Castelnau-de-Montmiral, Puycelci, Penne and Bruniquel.
  • ALBI UNESCO Heritage site just 25km boasts the worlds largest brick Cathedral, Toulouse-Lautrec Museum along with many fabulous restaurants.

Introducing

Gilles & Maya Thacker

Gilles (ex-race driver, motorcycle and car enthusiast) and Maya (a food engineer and nature lover from Transylvania) met in London but decided to swap a hectic life there for rural France. They are both passionate about design and architecture so wanted to create something amazing without losing the integrity of the house and they've achieved it. They hope you enjoy the house as much as they do. They are not too far away if you need them.