Chateau Glycines France

Chateau Glycines is a traditional 18th century chateau resting on a hilltop just outside the quaint market town of Aspet, in the outer foothills of the Pyrenees. A property that is all about the great outdoors, surrounded by 11 acres of private grounds where guests have access to their own heated salt water pool, accompanied by a ‘Gaudi-style’ mosaic seating area.
Continuing outdoors you meet an abundance of garden features including a croquet lawn and English rose garden, Wisteria colonnade, large Koi pond, and ornate water features. Inside, the aristocratic luxury is complete, antique wood parquet flooring, marble columns and fireplaces, towering original windows flood the rooms with natural light and chandeliers twinkle from high ceilings.
Relaxing on the ‘Juliette’ balcony, guests can take in incredible views of the valley and sprawling grounds, or sit with a glass of wine on the terrace, and watch the sun set behind the Pyrenees that rise up to dominate the landscape. Chateau Glycines is a space where the simplicity of nature creates an incredible peace that overcomes the daily stress of modern life, and will stay with guests long after they leave.
The property is situated on a hilltop at the foot of the Pyrenees in open countryside mid-way (10 min) between the towns of Saint-Gaudens and Aspet in an area of outstanding natural beauty and on the official Tour De France route.
All amenities are just a 10 mins’ drive away, including boulangeries, butchers, newsagents, cafes, restaurants, supermarkets, weekly food markets and a train station.
International airports: Toulouse (50 min), Lourdes (40 min), Pau (75 min), Carcassonne & Biarritz (around 90 min).
Many sights are nearby, including:
Aspet (10 min), a charming village with its twice weekly farmers’ market, its traditional cafes and restaurants, perfect for a lazy morning coffee watching the world go by;
Saint Bertrand de Comminges (20 min), officially one of the most beautiful villages in France and one of the stops of the Camino de Santiago De Compostela, a UNESCO World Heritage Site;
Aurignac (25 min), a stunning hilltop Medieval town with its charming cafes;
Toulouse (50 min), the Ville Rose, a bustling, pretty university city with a great history, beautiful monuments and wonderful shopping and food;
Bossost, Spain (40 min), a charming mountain village on the Spanish side of the Pyrenees with Michelin quality food and great shopping.
Auch (90 min), the heart of the Gers and a beautiful town to visit;
Biarritz (90 min), a wonderful city on the Atlantic, great for surfing, eating out, sunbathing and shopping. A perfect day trip.
Carcassonne (90 mIn), a Mediaval city with an incredible history and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Activities nearby: cycling (Tour de France route), hiking, mountain climbing, skiing, white water rafting, speleology, horse riding, paragliding, golf etc.Services included:- 15hrs x week housekeeping (for Chateau bookings only)- meet & greet- pool cleaning- pool heating (May-Oct only, dates may vary)- linen and towels, changed once a week- pool towels, also changed once a week- toiletries- some games and board games- WIFI internet and SKY TV, DVDs.
Services available at extra cost: – extra cleaning (@ €12.50 x hr)- cooking/catering (@ €25 x person including food and some wine)- breakfast sundries bought by housekeeper- just pay for the items purchased- extra linen/towels (price to be confirmed).