La Châtaigne

La Châtaigne is a complex of buildings consisting of 2 gites and a yoga studio. The larger gite 'La Maison' is a 1930's period art-deco house. The smaller gite 'La Ferme' is a traditional 1840's farmhouse; opposite lies the purpose built yoga studio.

The complex is surrounded by oak and chestnut forests in the beautiful Viaur Valley on the edge of the peaceful, quaint French hamlet St. Dalmaze. The nearest town with amenities is Laguepie, which is 7 km away along a tranquil road that follows the river. This is a fantastic base from which to explore the diverse countryside and towns of the Midi-Pyrenees region of south west France with the famous medievel town of Najac being only a 15 minute drive away and Albi with it's famous cathedral is only a 40 minute drive away.

La Châtaigne is a unique resource which provides the perfect space for your holiday needs. You can choose a package from below - depending on the size of your group/family and the focus of your trip.

'La Maison' is a unique 1930's period art-deco house set out on one floor. It has many original features such as fireplaces, floors and doors. It sleeps 7 with 4 bedrooms (1 dbl, 1 twin, 1 bunkbed room, 1 single). There is aso a dbl sofa bed in the lounge.

This house offers plenty of space with a large relaxing living room with a TV, Stereo and DVD and a double sided wood burner, and a well equipped spacious kitchen and dining area.

There are 2 toilets and one bathroom in the house .

'La Ferme' is a newly renovated traditional French rural farmhouse with all the living space on one level.This gite sleeps 4-6 people with 2 comfortable, light bedrooms, 1 double, 1 twin and one bathroom. The spacious kitchen/dining area overlooks the back garden, an organic farm and has impressive views of the Viaur Valley. There is a homely lounge with the same superb views as from the kitchen with 2 sofas (which can also be 2 single beds).

This gite opens onto a south-facing courtyard, which is the perfect place to have breakfast and lunch whilst enjoying the sunshine or shade of the canopy provided.

The yoga studio is purpose built with a solid wooden floor. It is fully equipped for 'Iyengar' yoga including wall ropes for upto 12 people. During the colder periods an effective wood burner is installed.

Paul is a fully qualified and 'Iyengar' certified yoga teacher and is more than happy to create a tailor-made programme for one-one sessions or small groups on request.

La Châtaigne complex is surrounded by wooded and landscaped, private gardens where you can eat out, bar-b-que and relax, either in the sun or the shade. Due to the incredible climate of this region of France you can expect to be able to comfortably eat outside during the evenings right through October. So which ever package you go for - you will have ample outdoor space to do as you please. Both gites have independent entrances and ample parking.

Packages and Prices:

'La Maison' (per week)
April, May, June and Sept £350

July, Aug £480

October and November £260
Yoga Studio rates available on request.
Vegetarian catering also available.
Organic vegetable boxes can be ordered in in advance from the organic farm opposite.

Cheaper rates are available for

longer lets.

A £150 non-refundable deposit will be paid into an English bank account (the appropriate details are on the booking form that will be emailed to you when requested). This payment will confirm your reservation.

The balance will then be paid in full into the appropriate account 1 month before the date of your reservation.

A cheque of £200 is required on your arrival which will act as a 'breakages-deposit'. This will be returned to you via the post once the gite/s has been checked.