Château du Rayet - Self-catering house in Lot-et-Garonne
Château du Rayet, 47210 Villereal, Lot-et-Garonne
Aquitaine,
Francia
What a beauty. This pretty château, with its moat and grand courtyard reached across a little bridge, serves up an elegant slice of French history (it was built in 1763 by a royalist parliamentarian) with a generous dollop of modern comfort.
There's heating in the winter, air con all summer, Versailles parquet flooring throughout and huge windows that flood the house with light. Upstairs are six generous bedrooms with pillowy beds and amazing ensuites (one has a rolltop bath in the room).
Cooks will love the swish kitchen with every conceivable bell and whistle (and a private chef if you want one). Squashy sofas in three (!) sitting rooms call to the idle. But for the rest, there's a swimming pool for those morning laps and a fully equipped gym, plus games galore – cricket, badminton, ping-pong and snooker – and miles of meadows and woodland to explore. The world seems very far away.
Caratteristiche
- Wheelchair access
- At least one bedroom & bathroom accessible.
- Limited mobility
- At least one bedroom & bathroom accessible without steps.
- Children welcome
- Suitable for guests with children aged 3 and over.
- No smoking
- Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.
- Credit cards
- Credit or debit card payment accepted.
- English spoken
- Host speaks English, whether perfectly or not.
- Air conditioning
- Some, if not all, bedrooms are air-conditioned.
- WiFi
- Wireless internet access available.
- Pets welcome
- Please let the owner know if you want to bring pets.
- Public transport
- Within 10 miles of a bus/train station.
- Working farm
- Or vineyard.
- Owner has pets
- Animals living on the property.
- Swimming pool
- On the premises.
- Bikes available
- On the premises to hire or borrow.
- Tennis court
- On the premises.
- Vegetarian meals
- Available on request.
- Licensed premises
- Alcohol may be served.
- Cash only
- Credit or debit card payment not accepted.
- Dogs welcome
- Dogs welcome in some public rooms.
- Handpumped ales
- Pub serves four or more handpumped ales.
- Wine list
- Pub serves eight or more wines by the glass.
- Food all day
- Food is served all day long.
- Babies welcome
- Suitable for guests with a baby or toddler under 3.
- Hot tub
- Available to all guests, but may require booking.
- Garden
- Grounds for guests to explore.
- Breakfast
- Available, but may come at extra cost.
- Self check-in
- Guests can arrive here and check in independently.
- EV charger
- Electric vehicle charging point.
Electricity included
Open fire / woodburner
Microwave oven
Central heating
Mobile reception
Television
Barbecue
Dishwasher
Cooked meals available
Washing machine
Restaurant within 3 miles
Shop within 3 miles
Pub within 3 miles
Relaxation areas
Breakfast available
Breakfast included
Oven
Hob
Spa on site
Bar on site
Free parking on site
Free parking nearby
Paid parking nearby
Local points of interest from Becky & Gareth Rees:
Punti d'interesse locali da
Becky & Gareth Rees:
- The château is less than 5 minutes to Villeréal, one of the 'Plus Beaux Villages de France' with a great variety of restaurants, cafés, boulangeries, an amazing butcher, two supermarkets and a petrol station.
- There are two amazing markets in Villeréal which you should visit - the weekly food market which is very popular, and a brocante on the second Sunday of the month which we love to visit. Both markets snake around the covered market in the central square.
- Staying in a stunning 18th century château is made even more fun by the moat encircling the château and the courtyard. If you have children or pets, don't worry as there are walls, buildings and gates enclosing the courtyard from the moat.
- Our amazing private chef can fill the fridge before you arrive, leave a buffet dinner for your first evening, and come and cook lunch and/or dinner for you and your guests. So you can just sit back and relax!
- This property is made for enjoyment - with seven reception rooms, a gym with a Peloton bike, rowing machine, weights and much more, lots of games inside and out. You certainly won't be bored staying here!
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Details
- 1 House for 14
Minimum stay: 7 nights. Availability from July 2025.
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Pets welcome by arrangement, max. 2, €150 per pet per stay.
Château du Rayet, 47210 Villereal, Lot-et-Garonne
