Why you'll love it here...
- Journey to this fairytale 13th-century chateau surrounded by rolling hills, woodland, lakes and wildlife.
- Taste the local and seasonal produce cultivated in the hotel's organic vegetable garden.
- Explore the hotel, and its land with guided nature walks as well as wellness, art, culinary and children's experiences.
- Take out an electric car to explore the estate eco-consciously.
Domaine des Etangs invites lucky visitors into an elegant fairy tale world set within a luxurious 1,000-acre estate. Staying inside the 13th-century castle, created by knights from the Middle Ages, is an experience unlike any other.
The Château is the centrepiece of this luxurious destination. The surrounding estate is an unspoilt treasure trove of forests, vegetable gardens and calm ponds that reflect the glittering stars after the sun has set over the rolling hills.
There are a variety of activities and excursions around the estate, ranging from exploring the forest to an outdoor pool, tennis court, playground and giant outdoor chessboard. With in-room dining offered in every room, suite and cottage, and special picnics around the estate, the beautiful gardens provide the estate with delightful seasonal flavours for the menu.
Whether you want to dine out surrounded by decadent décor or eat in the comfort of your cottage, a dream culinary experience awaits. The Dyades Restaurant is the hotel's main eatery and offers dishes inspired by the castle's history and landscape. The expert staff can help you find the perfect wine to match the atmosphere wherever you choose to dine. The local vineyards pair perfectly with the fresh local ingredients, making Domaine des Etangs a haven for foodies.
The location is also perfect to launch an exploration of France's brandy and wine country. Cognac is around an hour away, and Bordeaux's wine region is around two hours away; these make for a wonderful day trip out.
The accommodation options include the Château and Longère, lovely for a couple on a getaway and the farmhouses, which are perfect for a family stay where you need a little more room to enjoy.
Various activities make this an ideal place for groups or families to get away and enjoy the region together. If you'd prefer to take a more relaxed approach to your holiday, the wellness centre found on the water's edge will have everything you're looking for. Inside the spa, you'll discover tailor-made treatments that are specially adapted to the body's seasonal needs.
Features
- Gym / Fitness Centre
- Indoor Pool
- Spa / Wellness
- Tennis
Gallery
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4/12 - domaine des etangs panorama
5/12 - domaine des etangs hillside view
6/12 - domaine des etangs front
7/12 - domaine des etangs lake aerial
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10/12 - domaine des etangs library
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12/12 - domaine des etangs tennis court
Room Options
The castle and surrounding estate house seven luxurious rooms and suites within its storied walls and four unique suites found in the renovated stables, each themed to a different season. The accommodations are enchanting with traditional wood beams, impressive fireplaces, and garden views.
For a couple spending dedicated time together, we recommend the beautiful Junior Suites of the Longère. The four suites delicately blend french farmhouse living with seasonal themes for each suite. Another option perfect for couples is the elegant Château with seven suites beautifully designed with a luxe-comfort fashion in mind.
For larger groups or those seeking extra privacy, several farmhouse cottages are available. Named after the constellations, these farmhouses are spacious, welcoming and hand-renovated by master artisans to be a haven of comfort. There are a variety of farmhouses to choose from in differing sizes. All are a fantastic choice for a family stay at Domaine des Etangs.
Junior Spring Suite
Junior Summer Suite
Junior Autumn Suite
Junior Winter Suite
Signature Castle Suite
Prestige Chateau Suite
Castle Suite
Junior Suite Castle
Prestige Castle Room
Unicorn
Centaur
Cassiopeia
Serpentaire
Dragon
Pegasus
Restaurants
The Dyades Restaurant
The Dyades Restaurant effortlessly blends rustic interiors with lavish design elements. This creates a chic balance between the gently rolling landscape and the hard stone walls of the castle. All the dishes served here are prepared with fresh, seasonal ingredients.
- Lunch
- Dinner
Nature and Farming
Domaine des Etangs is set in the beautiful French countryside; the hotel aims to preserve the nature surrounding the Château through promoting eco-friendly activities and working with scientists to keep the forest healthy.
If you want to explore the enchanting estate, there're some incredible activities that're perfect for you. You can explore the forest, visit the farm and organic vegetable garden, discover the stunning flora and fauna on bike rides, including the Limousin cattle, believed to be one of the largest herds in France.
Take a horse out to explore the location on the roads or paths around the land or hike the 11km path around the Domaine. You could also spend a day enjoying boat trips and line fishing on the nearby ponds or visit an adventure park just 2km from the estate.
Wellness
During your stay, take the opportunity to truly unwind with the hotel's well-being activities, including the thermal baths in the basement of the Château. Take a dip in the indoor pool, steam yourself in the steam rooms and cool down in the frigidarium. If you prefer to swim surrounded by nature, head to the outdoor pool heated from May through September.
The hotel has a gym with all the equipment you'll need for a high-quality workout. After expending your energy in the gym or a heated game of tennis on the floating courts, enjoy a wind down at the hotel's wellness centre, Moulin des Etangs. There are a variety of treatments available at the centre, all custom-designed to help you relax - luxuriate on your own or with your loved ones.
Activities
There are a whole host of activities waiting to be discovered within the Château's walls. There's so much fascinating history waiting to be explored, as well as thermal baths of the wellness centre and Moulin des Etangs. There's an art gallery close to the hotel called La Laiterie, which hosts art, exhibitions and two gorgeous libraries. Dotted around the Domaine, you can also look out for stunning art pieces and installations as you explore.
Families visiting Domaine des Etangs have a fabulous children's play area with trampolines, zip wire, and climbing frames. Your kids will become chess champions on the giant chessboard, and for the younger members of your family, there is a babysitter service that you can call upon.
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