The Grange is a magnificently restored farmhouse in the grounds of the Chateau comprising of three sets of retreat holiday accommodation. Towels, dressing gowns, slippers and bed linen are all provided. A picnic hamper, rug, books and magazines are also supplied to help you unwind on those lazy summer days. Exposed pebble walls, soft lighting, flickering candles, Retreat Au Chateau offers guests simply charming accommodation.
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 The Library is a two floor cottage situated at the end of the Grange closest to the woods and the Chateau with large velux windows upstairs and glass doors downstairs presenting a leafy view. Lined with books and artworks, it offers an atmospheric environment from which to enjoy your retreat. A large fireplace in the lounge, a comfortable dining area, cosy kitchen, toilet room and luxurious roll-topped stand-alone bath complete the downstairs accommodation, whilst upstairs offers an open plan bedroom/study area. |
 The Studio is a comfortable and spacious apartment in the middle of the Grange. A large artist studio stretches from the front through to the back of the building, a large, light and airy space with a high ceiling, perfect for dining and relaxing in the evening. A luxurious candle-lit bathroom, a kitchen and a large bedroom with two double beds complete the indoor accommodation, whilst just outside the studio doors is a covered patio looking out onto the large garden. |
 The Gallery offers two comfortable double bedrooms opening onto a large gallery floor containing a collection of Australian modern art. Also upstairs are a large bathroom and separate toilet, and the therapy room where many of the massages and treatments take place. Downstairs is a very large room with a comfortable sofa in front of an open fireplace. It is here that we practice yoga whilst the Great Hall is being renovated. Leading off of this room is the kitchen which is often a shared space for lunches during special retreat holiday weeks. Collections of Indonesian temple puppets and masks provide a unique atmosphere and setting.
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Set in the grounds of the beautifully restored 11th to 13th Century Chateau de Menvielle, the Grange was originally the farm building for the chateau. A huge wine press outside and a sign "Les Deux Clos" (vinyard in Basque) near the old church at the end of the garden indicate it's past history in wine production. Restored 15 years ago, the Grange accommodation was until recently the private residence of an Italian count, and studio facilities for a series of Australian artists visiting the Arts Foundation run from the Chateau. The artists have left artwork, their paintings and a number of sculptures to be discovered throughout the restored gardens and woodlands, many of horses, another passion of the Chateau's owner.
  
Set in wonderful mature gardens with breathtaking views of the Pyrenees, Retreat au Chateau provides a secret piece of inner sanctuary for you to totally relax and unwind. There are an abundance of mature trees providing much welcomed aromatic shade in the midday sun, so curl up with a throw, some cushions, a glass of wine and read or siesta in comfort.
The retreat garden is secluded and privately hidden behind electric gates providing the ultimate relaxing holiday escape.
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