Chateau Laroque - 19th Century Chateau with private pool
Chateau/Castle with 6 Bedrooms, Sleeps 14, Garden, Swimming Pool
After crossing extensive grounds, you reach the Chateau Laroque through gates opening onto a large courtyard on the north side. South of the property is a swimming pool and landscaped garden, while the east wing of the building is an ornate tower featuring a ‘Pigonnier’ style loft with circular rooms. Many of the main rooms have been hand painted by an Italian artist in the 19th century, are of generous size and feature vaulted ceilings. Up to 20 people can be accommodated in the elegant but comfortable dining room. The main living room is very large with traditional, period furniture.
A total of six bedrooms sleep 12 people or more. There is a huge party room, a large games room with a pool table and a wine cellar. For those wishing to rent the property during the winter, the Chateau Laroque is centrally heated. The majority of the chateau dates to the late 19th Century, with the Pigeonnier part of the property being built in the 12th century.
On the ground floor is a large, well-equipped kitchen that can also be used as a dining room. Up to 20 people can be accommodated in the formal dining room which is both elegant and comfortable. The main living room is very large with traditional, period furniture, and includes TV, DVD and Hi-Fi. There is also a large games room with a pool table.
On the first floor there are six bedrooms to sleep 12 people or more. The Master Bedroom collects a lot of natural light through double windows at both the front and rear of the building. The grandeur of the Chateau clearly shows through in this spacious room with wonderful large fireplace and high ceiling - hand painted by an Italian artist. Its en-suite bathroom is equally grand offering every comfort with oval corner bath, separate shower cubicle and double vanity unit in marble and large mirrors. It even has a separate room containing the WC and a bidet. The Four Poster Bedroom overlooks the rear gardens and has a four poster double bed in the centre. The bathroom for this bedroom is located just down the corridor. The King Size Bedroom has a king size bed and modern en-suite bathroom. The Twin Bedded Room has two substantial singles (130cm wide) and could therefore easily accommodate two couples. It has an en suite shower room. The Yellow & Green Room overlooks the gardens and the swimming pool in the corner of the tower and features a double sleigh bed. Blue Room is ideal for children, as it is the smallest bedroom in the chateau but it is still a double room in the tower and overlooks the gardens to the east.
Outside the Chateau Laroque is well fenced for safety and the grounds comprise of one acre of well maintained, landscaped gardens with BBQ facilities. Outdoor furniture includes: tables, chairs, and sun loungers. Badminton, boules equipment and plenty of on-site parking are also available. All guests can be accommodated in the outdoor dining area. The pool is fenced and regularly maintained.
Facilities for this holiday chateau/castle in Rodez, Midi-Pyrenees
Central Heating, Telephone, House Linen, Towels Provided.
Entertainment:
Satellite TV, Video, DVD, Radio, CD System, Board Games.
Outside:
Private Pool, Terrace, Garden, BBQ, Parking, Garden Furniture.
Suitability:
Children Welcome, Suitable For Elderly.
Local activities in and around Rodez, Midi-Pyrenees
The nearest airports to Chateau Laroque are Rodez (6km), Toulouse and Montpellier (both 120km). The region features many picturesque small villages, with perhaps the most famous being Najac, with its chateau overlooking the village.
Within an easy drive is the major regional city of Toulouse – offering unique attractions such as the Space City and the Aerospatiale factory (where you can observe airliners being assembled) in addition to classic shops, restaurants and pavement cafes.
The house offers information on all of the attractions and activities, as well as a collection of local guidebooks and maps.
A traditional medium-sized French town, Rodez is located in beautiful countryside with varying surrounding terrain to explore - verdant rolling hills, forests, mountains, gorges, and rivers. It has an attractive shopping area and three times a week holds a traditional bustling market. The town is home to a striking cathedral, three cinemas, an indoor go-kart track, a bowling alley, squash courts, museums, night clubs.
The excellent restaurants of Rodez include: La Taverne where the atmosphere / decor is of an old French wine cellar, serving a range of local cuisine with a comprehensive selection of wines. Restaurant Le Lion d'Or is extremely popular in Rodez with locals and tourists alike, offering excellent local cuisine and wines at reasonable prices.
Other activities available locally include horse-riding, canoeing, rock-climbing, hang-gliding, swimming, fishing, tennis, golf, cycling, skiing and of course walking.
Rental rates for this chateau/castle
Price Per Week
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Low Season Rate From:
£1600.00
€2016.00
$2592.00
High Season Rate From:
£2500.00
€3150.00
$4050.00
Rental Notes: - Security deposit: £350. This is paid on arrival and will be refunded in full after departure subject to damage inspection. - Linen & towels: All linen and bath towels are included in the rental price. - Energy costs: Included in the rental price. - End of stay cleaning: Included. Please leave the property in the state that you found it. - Arrival time: 4pm onwards. - Departure time: 10am. - Pets: 4 pets allowed. - Smoking: Smoking is not permitted in the property.
Availability of Chateau Laroque
This property is normally available
for rent between January
and December each year.
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