Chateau de Cautine - Beautiful little boutique 17th Century chateau
Chateau/Castle with 10 Bedrooms, Sleeps 16, Garden, Swimming Pool
Chateau de Cautine, near Rocamadour and Lascaux, is an ancient chateau full of atmosphere, cosy corners, huge fireplaces, masses of antiques, sleigh beds, a ‘Rapunzel’ tower, even a chapel with a confessional! Surrounded by the breathtaking scenery of forests and mountains, and the beautiful valley of the Dordogne, Cautine lies within a spectacular setting.
With plenty of accommodation for up to 16 and room for an extra 6 children, a chateau holiday for a large group or shared amongst a number of families or couples suddenly becomes very affordable!
If you are a smaller group, we can rent suites in the Chateau. The smallest suite is for 4 people, and we have two other suites for 5 people and 7 people. Each suite has its own bathroom.
Not only do you get to stay 'boutique' in a chateau for a budget price, you also get a package price which includes an array of activities and sports comparable to Club Med without the 'package' feel - from hangliding to mushroom picking, and everything in between! Choose from........the FAMILY package...the ADRENALIN package....the EXPERTS package....the RELAXING package....the KIDS package....OR....CREATE YOUR OWN PACKAGE. Either self-catering or all-inclusive or something in between...we will combine it for you...and your budget.
'Chateau de Cautine is like stepping straight into a film' as one of our guests put it. Full of original antiques, cosy furnishings, sleigh beds, huge open fireplaces it has a 15-metre salt-water pool, 34 acres of fields and woods and its own stream. It's great for both kids and adults to roam around in (there's even a chest full of wellie boots)!
We start our prices off low so everyone can afford it. You can share a triple room for a week with extra beds for the kids and do your own catering or your can have the full monty with your own suite, breakfast in bed, fluffy dressing gowns and slippers and pre-dinner cocktails and nibbles. Or you can do a bit of both to make it fun. You can also rent the whole chateau.
We've teamed up with some of the best adventure sports companies in the Dordogne and we can offer you a very special range of activities for everyone from total sports enthusiasts to absolute beginners and from 5 years to 75 years of age!! We can take you to all your activities and have guides/tuition for everything or you can go it alone...up to you! Everyone in the group can do a different activity so that takes care of the generation gaps and the expertise gaps and whatever other gaps you may have in your family, group or couple and you can all get together around the huge table in the evenings and compare notes while enjoying our delicious fare.
Facilities for this holiday chateau/castle in Argentat, Aquitaine/Dordogne
3 Double Bedrooms, 2 Twin Bedrooms, 2 Single Bedrooms, 3 Family Bedrooms. You can rent the whole house or a suite. Every room has its own atmosphere and they have all been recently refurbished with new curtains, cushions and Persian rugs.
Bathrooms:
3 Bathrooms, 1 Shower, 1 Separate WC. There are two bathrooms ensuite.
The other bathrooms are shared.
Kitchen:
Cooker, Hob, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine, Iron. The kitchen is also a great gathering place for cooking and chatting round the big table. Fully equipped and convenient, it retains all its original features.
General:
Real Fire, Central Heating, Maid Service, Telephone, House Linen, Towels Provided, Internet Access. The Chateau is full of original features, stone and wood floors, open beams, massive fireplaces, a tower, comfortable furnishings and French antiques. Fully heated in winter and very cool in summer.
Dining:
Seating for 10. up to 20.
The dining room is very atmospheric and highly conducive to long dinner parties by candlelight!
Private Pool, Terrace, Garden, BBQ, Parking, Garden Furniture. There is a large salt water swimming pool with a patio and alarm. The views over the valley from the pool are spectacular. It is set in 32 beautiful acres of gardens, fields, woods and open land.
Suitability:
Children Welcome, Wheelchair Access, Suitable For Elderly, Pets Allowed, Smoking Allowed.
Local activities in and around Argentat, Aquitaine/Dordogne
Chateaux: Chateau de Val - Imposing fortress-castle sited on an small island connected by a causeway on the Lake Bort. Six towers, gothic chapel, art exhibitions. Chateau Sedieres has become an important event center with concerts ranging from pop to opera. Café and restaurant on site.
Day excursions: Rocamadour - Not to be missed is this village, perched in a dramatic setting on the side of a cliff. For over 1000 years it has been an important pilgrimage destination, being built on the site of the black Madonna. The Grand Escalier (216 steps, once climbed by pilgrims on their knees) leads from the village to the sanctuaries above, the basilica Saint-Sauveur; and the Palace of the Bishops. A trip to the village may be combined with a visit to the Gouffre de Padirac. Take a boat trip along an underground river.
Steam Train: Well worth a day trip is a visit to the historic village of Martel. An excursion on the steam train which runs along a track carved into the cliffs of Mirandol takes in some spectacular views. Stop for a meal at one of the excellent restaurants in the village square.
Collonges-la-Rouge: In the XVI century, the wealthy governors of Turenne built architecturally rich houses and chateaux that today comprise the remarkable village of Collonges-la-Rouge. Enjoy lunch in one of the several restaurants in the village square
Walking tracks: From the village of Servieres-le Chateau (5 mins away) there is a walking circuit of 2.5 hours which takes in Notre-Dame du Roc, a chapel nestled in rock. Maps and details of numerous other walks are available at Chateau de Cautine.
Canoeing: Canoe down one of the most beautiful rivers in France, floating past historic villages and through picturesque forests. Canoeing trips available for all levels ranging from 1hr30 to 5 hours.
Horse riding: Take an unforgettable guided tour on an Appalacian horse from the stables of Sagiran at St Julien aux Bois. Excursions of between 1 hour to several days.
By Car A comfortable day's drive from the main channel ports. By Air Ryanair Stanstead to Limoges/Rodez, two hours’ drive away. Liverpool/East Midlands to Limoges. Flybe Southampton to Limoges.
Rental rates for this chateau/castle
Price Per Week
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Euro
UK Pound
US Dollar
1 Oct - 30 Nov 2008
€3468.00
£2752.38
$4458.86
1 Dec - 31 Mar 2009
€2819.00
£2237.30
$3624.43
1 Apr - 30 Jun 2009
€3468.00
£2752.38
$4458.86
1 Jul - 30 Sep 2009
€4100.00
£3253.97
$5271.43
Rental Notes: Arrival is after 4.30pm, departure 11.00am.
Breakfast and dinner are served in the chateau dining room or out on the terrace in warm weather.
Our all-inclusive menu consists of a continental breakfast that will really set you up for the day!
A delicious picnic lunch is provided for you to take on your outing or adventure activity or to have at home.
And for dinner, a hearty four-course meal giving you a taste of regional specialities, including local produce supplied by nearby farms (including organic), and a selection of local cheeses and coffee.
Children can be served a high-tea earlier if required.
Guestbook
""I completely fell in love with the Chateau, its incredible surroundings and its warm welcome. The quality of tuition during the activities was superb, I particularly enjoyed horse-riding and the canoe trip down the river. Relaxing in the evening with friends, good wine and fabulous food made for a brilliant trip."" - Rachel Picken
"...... thank you for a brilliant weekend, I wish I could own a chateau in France, I love the place.." - Peter Harrison, Sep 2008, Western Morning News
"Myself and Ryan have , in the last hour , landed in the UK and I just wanted to send you a quick note to let you know we both had a great time and the hospitality we received from Tim and Karine was outstanding . They made us feel really welcome, nothing was too much trouble and the food we received exceeded our expectations . Please pass on out thanks to them both." - Graham Fletcher and son
"It was the perfect mix of action and relaxation, luxury and laughter - living the adrenaline high life at Chateau Adventure" - Rachael Bletchly, The People
"I returned home refreshed and somewhat enlightened. Next time I may go for the relaxing package with mushroom picking, walking and storytelling" - Nicola Smith, Healthy magazine
"Perfect for adventure seekers of all levels and Chateau de Cautine is like stepping straight into a film." - Kitty Melrose, Top Sante
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Owner joined site on:
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Property listed since:
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Holiday Chateau/Castle in france - Aquitaine/Dordogne - Dordogne - Argentat
