Château de la Coutère is a hidden gem in the very south of France. When staying as a guest at the chateau, you will be treated like a friend from the moment you arrive, and we hope that you will feel extremely comfortable at our home from home petite château. We live at the château with our three children, Holly, Lilly and Poppy, Shadow the dog and our 20 chickens. Three years ago, we set out to build a new life in the sun, and gave up our comfortable lives in the UK, to pursue a dream of owning a small farm in France. Indeed, we were not even looking to buy a château - we wanted to down-size. However, fate intervened, and we came to see the château by accident after a chance meeting with the owner in a local café. On our first visit, the location and setting, in addition to the potential of being able to make our future dreams of becoming small farmers come true, all set our hearts and minds on fire. Yet first, we embarked on the necessary renovation and restoration of the chateau, and it hasn’t been an easy task. In fact, you could say it’s been a real roller-coaster! The highs and lows have been accompanied by a growing group of supporters who have rooted for us every step of the way, and it is their support that has helped when the going got tough. The complete restoration, and indeed continued maintenance of this centuries-old building will be a continuous process over the years to come, to ensure she is preserved for future generations. Leanne & Julian

Chateau de la Coutere offers you all the style and authenticity you would expect from a boutique French chateau, while guaranteeing you the familiarity and comfort of staying in a home from home environment. You will find yourself immersed in a truly secluded setting, with the chateau discovered at the end of its own private country road, surrounded by 30 acres of its own park and woodland on all sides. Decorated with antique, vintage, and contemporary furniture and art, there is plenty of room for everybody to relax and unwind. The chateau can be rented entirely as a holiday rental for groups and families holidaying together, with a maximum number of 16 guests. The six bedrooms are stylishly decorated, with high ceilings and king size and double beds and each suite provides its own stunning views. We also offer bed and breakfast accomodation, with three beautiful suites to choose from for your visit. A full breakfast, continental and hot options are included with each night's stay, and you will be able to have full use of the facilities and grand salon. In the south of France you can really take advantage of the great outdoors and as much as you will like the inside of the chateau, you will adore the outside even more. Families love our intimate chateau for its large swimming pool, the children’s outdoor play area, and the chateau’s acres of grounds and woodland to explore. And, don't forget to make time for a walk to the waterfalls, natural swimming in the lagoon, or to enjoy the nature setting at the edge of the chateau's grounds. Evenings will be filled with enjoying the last of the sun’s rays by the swimming pool, enjoying refreshing drinks under the fairy lights at the front of the chateau and listening to nature. We know that you will enjoy this idyllic setting as much as everyone else. Couples, families and friends are all equally welcomed - book today to experience boutique chateau life in a secluded country setting.

There is so much to do and see locally, including great markets (Samatan is renowned nationally), beautiful architecture, historic monuments, cycling routes, scenic swimming lakes (a car is recommended for most unless you are a very keen cyclist), family lake and resorts in nearby villages in the summer, skiing at the Pyrénées in the winter (60 minutes away), local sporting activities and more. The restaurants and café culture in many of the local towns and villages are also an attraction throughout the year. Toulouse is only 50 minutes away by car and we are 15 minutes away from a train station that connects you to Toulouse - a marvelous and culturally diverse city with beautiful green spaces, glorious architecture and a vibrant joie de vivre!