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Sleeps 2-3 plus infants with space for1xcot & 1x toddler bed. |
 | During the summer months, a large above ground swimming pool is erected within the secure walled garden. |
 | After ski sports massages can be arranged on request in season. |
 | A great collection of toys and books is provided for all ages from birth upwards. |
 | The chateau has extensive walled gardens and a huge haul of outdoor play gear from swings and slides, to ride-ons, a 14ft trampoline (with netting) plus small sets of skis and sledges for winter fun! Also, 2 adult bikes and one child seat /helmet available |
 | Nutrionally balanced childrens suppers prepared 5 nights a week at 5.30ish. Sociable adults suppers with wine served 5 nights week at 8.00 (baby monitors provided!) |
 | WiFi is available. |
 | There are two good family ski resorts within 20 mins drive. Both with ESF ski schools with English speaking instuctors. La Lanette's owners will happily pre-book lessons in advance for you. Large selection of sledges and small skis available to borrow. Well stocked ski hire shop just 5 mins away. |
 | Equipment provide includes: 2xwooden cots, 2 x travel cots (please set preference when booking), 2x highchairs, 1xbaby bath, 1xsteriliser, potties, trainer toilet seats, nappy bins, baby swing chair, play mat, 1xchanging mat, 2xbouncer chair, 2xbed guards, baby monitors and plastic crocker and cutlery. Plus 3-wheel stroller, toddler back pack and baby sling available on request. Laundry service on request. Also, pre-arrival baby shopping request service to include food, nappies, wipes etc. enables parents to pack light! |
 | The owners are happy to provide a babysitting on request |
Discount Notes:
2012 Bookings made by Jan 31 (2012) will receive 10% discount
Arrivals and Departures:
Check-in time: 16:00
Check-out time: 10:00
Payment:
Reservation Deposit: 30%
Balance: 0 days prior to arrival
Capacity:
Sleeps: 3 + Cot-Sleeping Infants
Nestled in the foothills of the Pyrenees and run by a British family
with three young sons, Chateau de la Lanette and its six guestrooms
could be tailor made for active couples with tots in tow. From the huge
list of baby gear, large indoor playroom and parent friendly touches
like children’s suppers and sociable adults evening meals it is pretty
much a given that a good time will be had by all.
Guests describe Chateau de La Lanette as a ‘home from home’ and, given
that most of us don’t live in a 19th century Chateau on the foothills of
the Pyrenean Mountains, it’s clearly the friendly ambiance and not the
Chateau's grandeur or stunning location that creates this impression!
Russell and Heather are happy to offer advice on days out, where to go
and what to see and best of all the three ready made playmates are
always on hand to share an adventure whether it be in the well equipped
playroom or in the large walled children’s garden. Parents can rest
assured that the 14ft trampoline, ride-ons, sandpit, small pool,
climbing frames and swings are always very popular with the many
‘friends’ that their little ones will meet on their holiday.
The guest rooms share access to the elegant dining room, playroom,
gardens and large salon with its comfy sofas, open log fire and
extensive DVD collection. Perfect for relaxing with a glass of wine from
the complimentary bar when the little ones are safely tucked up in bed.
Five nights a week a delicious home cooked children’s supper and 3-course adult’s supper are provided, served in the beautiful wood
panelled dining room which is within baby monitor range of all the
rooms. Chateau de la Lanette is not just a great place to stay to explore
the stunning Pyrenees but a sociable relaxing experience for both
adults and little ones alike.
Accommodation Overview:
Chambre Pic du Gar
sits proudly at the front of the house. It boasts a grand balcony
(safely enclosed) and stunning view of Pic du Gar. The room is extremely
spacious with high ceilings, the original fireplace and a beautiful
wooden floor. There's a large double bed and a single bed, plus room for
a cot. It also has an ensuite shower room with large walk-in shower
(baby bath provided).
PLEASE NOTE: Prices
are based on a family of 2 + 1 child (aged 2-10yrs - a discount of 50€ will apply for under 2s) staying 7 nights and
include: daily continental breakfast, children’s supper on five nights,
adult’s suppers on five nights, unlimited drinks fridge including boxed
wines, beers, soft drinks, 1 night's babysitting.
Shorter stays are
available outside of peak season (June 30-Sept 14) when only 7+ night
stays are permitted. Prices do not include bottled wines, champagne, and
local taxes of 0.50 per night per adult
Set in the foothills of the French Pyrenees Chateau de La Lanette is a perfect year round location.
During the winter months, ski-ing and snowboarding are the biggest draw. There are five resorts within an hours drive catering for all levels of ski-ers. All the resorts have English speaking ski schools, sledging pistes, and a selection of cafes and restaurants. Back at base guests have access to a drying room, safe indoor boot and ski storage area and usually a homemade cake to help recharge their batteries! Its ideal for those taking tentative steps towards skiing holidays with tots in tow.
The region around La Lanette is also a stunning area to visit in the summer with many activities for all adventurers young and old!! Owners, Heather and Russell a=have experienced most attractions with their own brood and have created the following selection of family days out not to be missed:
1.Pyrenees Ho adventure park is just a 5 minute drive away. A great day out for all children from aged 3-adult, including climbing walls, zip wires, assault courses and giant toboggans.
2. A beautiful natural swimming lake with picnic area, cycle path, climbing frames, ice cream bar and beach area is just a 25 minute drive away.
3. A 20 minute drive takes you to the elegant Spa town of Luchon. Here you will find an outdoor pool, a cable car ride up the mountains, parks, crazy golf, tennis courts, giant trampolines, carousel, a tourist train and a huge choice of restaurants and shops.
4. Perfectly located for exploring the mountains, there are walks easily accessible for all levels and capabilities with little ones in tow. You will find lots of beautiful picnic areas, spots by the lakes and rivers to throw in stones and paddle. Backpacks and cool bags can be provided.
5. There is a safe cycle path which runs along the side of the River Garonne and takes in some breathtaking views, perfect for those budding little ‘Tour De France’ wannabees!! Two adults bikes with toddler seat can be provided.
6. Various castles, historical buildings, museum’s and parks are all within easy reach of Chateau de la Lanette.
Plus, for those happy to travel a little further afield, then the coastal resorts of Biarritz and Narbonne are a 2 hour drive away.
Nearest Medical Services: Pharmacy 5mins drive, doctor 10mins drive and hospital 20mins drive.
Getting There: Both Pau and Toulouse Airports are within 90mins drive, whilst Lourdes and Carcassonne airports are with 2hrs. The ferry port at Bilbao is around 3 hrs drive away.
3 Ears of Corn from Gites de France
Past Guest Ratings* (7 guests)
*Rating collated since Feb '10.
All verified as genuine BFB guests who experienced the accommodation with young children.
Awards
3 Ears of Corn from Gites de France
We have just returned from a weeks' stay here with our 15-month old son and had ...
We have just returned from a weeks' stay here with our 15-month old son and had a lovely time. Heather, Russell and the boys were wonderful hosts - warm, accommodating, and welcoming. The rooms are huge and well-appointed, especially the family suite, with amazing toys and a playground that kept Ari entertained throughout. Nursery tea and home-cooked dinners were a bonus! An excellent base to explore a stunning part of France.
Overall Experience Rating: 80%
This place is amazing. We only stayed for two days but felt like we were leavin...
This place is amazing. We only stayed for two days but felt like we were leaving old family friends at the end of our stay. Our room was goregous, amazing view and loved the balcony. The dinners were amazing value for money - don't miss them!
Overall Experience Rating: 80%
Lovely chateau, obviously restored with a great deal of TLC. Heather, Russell an...
Lovely chateau, obviously restored with a great deal of TLC. Heather, Russell and the boys made us all feel very welcome, we even had an invite to Henry's 4th birthday party, which was a big hit with our 21 month old little one! Also, food was excellent!
Overall Experience Rating: 100%
Heather and Russell made us feel very welcome, their hospitality made our holida...
Heather and Russell made us feel very welcome, their hospitality made our holiday relaxed and memorable.
Overall Experience Rating: 100%
La Lanette is truely the perfect holiday retreat for young familes wanting to en...
La Lanette is truely the perfect holiday retreat for young familes wanting to enjoy a stress free holiday. The beautifully restored accommodation set in stunning surroundings make this an ideal holiday base. Heather and Russel are charming hosts and the meals cooked by Heather are incredible. We hope to return very soon!
Overall Experience Rating: 100%
We spent six nights here in June and had a lovely time. The chateau is stunning,...
We spent six nights here in June and had a lovely time. The chateau is stunning, the location is great and Heather, Russell and "the boys" as our son called them were great company and genuinely couldn't do enough for you.
We were unlucky with the weather and were woefully underequipped but Heather and Russell kindly lent us all sorts of stuff from anoraks to bikes to rucksacks which ensured we had a great time despite the rain.
Heather cooked us some cracking meals which I would highly recommend, epecially the tartaflette which I still need to work off!
Our son who has just turned two had an absolute ball playing with "the boys" who were brilliant with him, he was even asking for them two weeks after we returned home.
Anyway I could go on and on about La Lanette but will finish by saying that you will not regret staying here.
Overall Experience Rating: 100%
Heather and Russell made us feel very welcome, their hospitality made our holida...
Heather and Russell made us feel very welcome, their hospitality made our holiday relaxed and memorable. Outstanding!
We spent six nights here in June and had a lovely time. The chateau is stunning,...
We spent six nights here in June and had a lovely time. The chateau is stunning, the location is great and Heather, Russell and "the boys" as our son called them were great company and genuinely couldn't do enough for you. We were unlucky with the weather and were woefully underequipped but Heather and Russell kindly lent us all sorts of stuff from anoraks to bikes to rucksacks which ensured we had a great time despite the rain. Heather cooked us some cracking meals which I would highly recommend, epecially the tartaflette which I still need to work off! Our son who has just turned two had an absolute ball playing with "the boys" who were brilliant with him, he was even asking for them two weeks after we returned home. Anyway I could go on and on about La Lanette but will finish by saying that you will not regret staying here. Overall Rating: Outstanding!
La Lanette is truly the perfect holiday retreat for young families wanting to en...
La Lanette is truly the perfect holiday retreat for young families wanting to enjoy a stress free holiday. The beautifully restored accommodation set in stunning surroundings make this an ideal holiday base. Heather and Russel are charming hosts and the meals cooked by Heather are incredible. We hope to return very soon! Overall Rating: Outstanding!
We stayed in Chateau de La Lanette for six nights in August this year. We had a ...
We stayed in Chateau de La Lanette for six nights in August this year. We had a wonderful time, the kids were happy playing with Louis and Henry, we were very well looked after by Heather and Russell; nothing was ever too much trouble. We spent our evenings enjoying Heather's delicious meals and desserts (pear tarte tatin 10/10) and chatting amongst friends. The accommodation is first class and finished to a very high standard, spacious enough for all four of us. Heather's recommendations of local attractions were always spot on and there was plenty to see and do for the kids. We will be back and are considering a skiing holiday. A huge thank you to Heather, Russell and the boys for a great holiday!
I would highly recommend Chateau de La Lanette to anyone travelling with small c...
I would highly recommend Chateau de La Lanette to anyone travelling with small children. Heather and Russel are fantastic hosts they cannot do enough for you, nothing is a problem. The food is excellent and the nursery teas worked a treat, Heather asked what the children liked and planned accordingly. The house and garden are perfect for the children and Louis and Henry are great playmates. We loved it!
This B&B was a great find. We stayed 2 nights with our baby daughter and it was ...
This B&B was a great find. We stayed 2 nights with our baby daughter and it was incredibly relaxing. Heather and Russell were so welcoming and took care of everything we needed. It is definitely worth staying in for dinner, as we did both nights,as not only was the food delicious, but it was so lovely to be able to unwind with the monitor on and the baby safely in bed. It is just not something you can do in a hotel.The chateau itself is beautiful and feels very luxurious, especially considering the very reasonable price. The spacious room (Chambre St Julien)we had was a far cry from the cramped hotel room we stayed in later in the holiday.The garden has everything a child would want and our daughter loved playing with the other children there.I cannot recommend this place highly enough, we had a wonderful time!
What a fantastic family holiday! We stayed at La Lanette for 9 nights in Septemb...
What a fantastic family holiday! We stayed at La Lanette for 9 nights in September 09 with our 21 month old son. The Chateau is absolutely beautiful and the rooms really luxurious but what really made our stay special was the warm welcome and hospitality shown by Russell, Heather and their two little boys. Nothing was too much trouble for them and they seem to have thought of everything to make life easier for travelling parents. Our son was in paradise - a huge garden with big trampoline, climbing frames, sandpit, ride-on toys (plus two keen playmates); goats and donkeys to feed just down the road; rivers to throw stones into...etc. etc. And plenty for the adults too - it is a stunning rural location with fantastic cycling & walking opportunities; even just hanging out on the terrace in the autumn sunshine watching the kids playing was a real treat. Heather and Russell offer baby sitting on request but actually we chose to eat dinner at the chateau most nights which meant we could relax over Heather's fantastic food in the dining room within easy range of the baby monitor (provided). All-in-all, highly recommended!
Owner Profile
We are Russell, Heather who along with our 3 young sons Louis, Henry and Hugo run Chateau de la Lanette. |
In 2005 we were given the opportunity to restore some life into this beautiful Chateau. Russ's passion for a project, desire to be in the mountains and try something new led us here to the Pyrenees.
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My middle son Henry recently described the large indoor playroom as 'kids heaven' It has all the toys, games, books, and dressing up outfits you will ever need. Combine that with a flatscreen TV receiving English channels (yes CBeebies) and a vast selection of
DVD's its a winning combination!
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