This ancient chateau has something to offer everyone. Located in the old village of Belcaire on the Plateau de Sault you will find the peace and tranquility you have been craving - but without completely losing touch with civilisation! The building dates back to the 16th century but feels extremely comfortable and homely with all 21st century creature comforts around you.

The village itself has a fully-stocked épicerie, a sandwich shop, a boulangerie just 100m from your front door and a very good butcher's shop. There are several nearby farms which sell locally-grown, seasonal fruit and vegetables so all your catering requirements are easily taken care of.

Belcaire and the close by villages of Roquefeuil and Espezel offer a selection of authentic restaurants and bars to choose from.

There is a great choice of activities on offer in the surrounding area. Ax-les-Thermes is a famous spa town boasting alpine walks, a wellness spa, natural springs, skiing and much more. You can do duty-free shopping in Andorra. Other interesting things to try are mule trekking in the mountains, Go-karting near Mirepoix, the Museum of the Maquis (the French Resistance was very active in the area), and the famous Cathar castles. There is also Parapente available locally and if you appreciate botany then you will be pleased to learn there are dozens of rare orchids to be discovered on the plateau. Of course, being in the foothills of the Pyrenees there is fantastic walking available at all ability levels. Cycling is also popular in the region and you will find four working bicycles in the barn. There is a choice of flat or challenging mountain biking. Walk down to the lake at the end of the village to find tennis courts and pedalos etc. to hire: walk 100m in the other direction and you’ll find an international standard indoor climbing hall with complex walls, as well as extensive bouldering options - if you prefer the real thing, then there is a vast natural granite climbing wall within 20 minutes’ walk. The old city of Limoux, whose famous sparkling wines rival those of Champagne, is about 45 minutes away.

The Mediterranean coast is 1.5 hours away so a day at the beach could be included in your holiday itinerary.

There is a very large, dry barn separate from the main house. Suitable for children to hang out in and play table tennis, badminton etc. There are electrical points in the barn, complete with fairy lights, giving the option to transform into an exciting party space (please contact to discuss this in further detail).

The chateau offers 6 en-suite double bedrooms, all providing either king-sized or super-king-sized beds. There are 2 other bedrooms, each with 3 single beds. All the bedrooms are extremely spacious and light-filled. Each bedroom/bathroom is equipped with hair dryer and kettle.

Enter through the imposing entrance hall under a keystone dated 1595. To your left is the comfortable, extensive salon with armchairs and sofas around the log fire. For music lovers there is also a grand piano.

To your right is the dining room with seating for 16. Just off the dining room is 'the snug', a quiet spot with flat-screen TV for catching up on the news in the world outside or watching a movie; also the perfect space to keep little ones entertained. Throughout the house you will find delightful period furniture which enhances the ambience of the property. Please note that the furniture, although antique, is in good condition. The dining room leads to the very well-equipped kitchen with double gas hob and electric oven and on to the huge utility room. This house is extremely well set-up for large groups so you will find multiple coffee machines and two fridge/freezers alongside a washing machine and tumble drier.

There are two WCs on the ground floor.

Bathed in sunlight is the delightful south-facing terrace in front of the main entrance, just right for al fresco dining. There is a covered terrace overlooking the pool with seating for up to 16. This is your go-to spot when the sun is beating down; a constructed barbecue is available for all budding chefs!

All bedrooms are upstairs and each one has its own built-in wardrobe. Access to upper floors is via a grand wooden staircase.

All the bedrooms have either carpeting or traditional wooden floors with rugs.

Outside: There are spacious lawns and gardens which are not overlooked, planted with Mediterranean and mountain trees and shrubs. There are various shaded seats around the garden.
There is a private pool with 'abri' cover and loungers for all guests.