Château de Montcru

   The Ariège département in the Midi-Pyrénées offers visitors something for every season of the year.  For those who would like to bring the family or share their vacation with friends, Château de Montcru is the perfect place to settle in for a week or longer.  The château was constructed in 1804 and is at 560 meters altitude on a peak, surrounded by meadows and forests near the small village of Allières (population 60) and not far from St Girons and La Bastide-de-Sérou.  Guests will appreciate the incredible panoramic views of green hills and the Pyrénées mountains ~ over a valley dotted with few scattered houses and  farms ~ from the south-facing front of the château.  In fact, the château is situated at the center of the future Park Naturel des Pyrénées Ariègeoises. 

There are many grand trees on the grounds among which are buxus trees, a rare species in Europe. The Stoter family lives in the château year 'round, while a wing with a separate entrance offers a self-contained gîte, Résidence de Montcru, for guests.  The gîte contains four bedrooms, two bathrooms, a spacious kitchen and dining area, a comfortable living room and a private fenced area with garden furniture and a barbecue.  Parking is also provided.   The décor of the gîte compliments its original features while providing all modern conveniences to make one's stay quite pleasant.  The living room is furnished with leather sofas and chairs on a warm, red tile floor, and has a fireplace, TV, DVD and CD player ~  a children's play room occupies the round tower.  The kitchen has a gas cooktop, dishwasher, microwave, oven, refrigerator/freezer, a long table with chairs and a high chair.  As an added convenience, there is also a washer and a dryer.  On the first floor are four bedrooms, two of which have double beds, one has a double bed and two single beds, one has a double and two singles, and the tower bedroom has a baby crib.  It can comfortably accommodate eleven people and a baby.  Two bathrooms, one on the first floor and one on the ground floor, each have a shower. 

For those who are interested in bed and breakfast accommodations for one or more nights, your hosts are happy to provide that as well giving you a choice of three guest rooms, all with en suite bathrooms, that can accommodate two, three or four people.  Dinner is offered by advance reservation for all guests of Château de Montcru, and the friendly owners are always at your disposal.  Also on the grounds is a very interesting 600 year-old stone farmhouse, which provides a backdrop for the lovely swimming pool and horseback riding is one of the special attractions at Château de Montcru.  This château is a wonderful and relaxing vacation destination in a lovely region of France.

 

Bed & Breakfast Rooms:  There are three en suite guest rooms in the main château, each with a double bed.  When the gîte is not rented, its rooms are also available for bed and breakfast stays.

Prices: € 60, € 70 and € 80 per night for 2, 3 or 4 persons in a room for stays of two nights or more.  If only one night, add € 20 per night to above rate.

Breakfast included in room rates.  

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