CHÂTEAU D'AYRES - Hotel Meyrueis (48)

THIS IS NOT EVEN A ONE STAR HOTEL! This was the worst nightmare on any holiday. We drove all day through the most scenic landscape and were looking forward to a stay at the 4 star spa hotel we booked , but this was not what was waiting for us! The first site is a once beautiful pond, neglected and muddy, with the swimming pool and tennis court in similar neglect. Although we were the only guests, we were made to wait 15 mins to check in, this was enough time to make us decide we won't stay. Instead of just leaving, we were nice and explained that this was not what we booked and will find another place. WE WERE MADE TO PAY £106 PER ROOM!! Wanting to avoid confrontation and just get away, we regrettably did this and found a beautiful PROPER 4 start hotel 30 mins away. I don't understand how this hotel can have a 4 star rating. DO NOT BOOK THIS!

The town of Meyrueis is a hard place to reach, having visited some of the Causses et Cezennes beforehand. Some of the roads up are narrow, requiring careful driving. The chateau is a nice reward for your endurance, set not unexpectedly high above the town. I liked the interior more than the exterior. There are no elevators, the rooms a floor [or two] above. There are a half dozen rooms you can explore to the right of reception, the first one tending to double as the bar. The staff were excellent, from the lady at reception to the maitre d’ at dinner. The room was large. It was quite warm so I did not have to sweat again under another duvet. There were quality toiletries. I suspect most people that stay here dine here as well. It was fine dining in a room opposite reception, a crackling fire going. The meal was very good. Parking was on site, behind the chateau. There is a pool, tennis court and table tennis. The breakfast was in the same room. It was very good, including hot items. The fireplace was still crackling. There were several things I did not like. Short of spraying water everywhere, you are almost forced to have a bath, the room equipped with just a bathtub and a partial shower door. Flies were annoying, especially the one that landed in the bottom of my not quite empty wine glass. There were no coffee and tea making facilities I would associate with a 4* property. Lower graded places would also offer complimentary water. Worst of all was the wifi. I could not get it to connect in the room, requiring me to attend the reception area to deal with a host of matters. Even there I could not upload photographs, a real irritation. The cumulative effect of the small things and the major disappointment re wifi issues necessitate a star less than this place probably normally gets.

Nous avons passé un excellent séjour et tenons à vous remercier pour tout : l'accueil chaleureux, la gentillesse, les attentions, les conseils, la propreté des chambres. Belles chambres authentiques. Le bâtiment et le parc sont magnifiques. Très belle piscine extérieure avec des matériaux nobles dans un écrin de verdure. Egalement, grande piscine intérieure. Excellente cuisine. Et manger à l'extérieur à la belle saison, quel cadre magnifique entre le parc et le château. Clients réguliers depuis 27 ans.

Château manoir très romantique tenu par le charmant propriétaire et son équipe ou nous avons déjà séjourné mais dans une autre chambre. Toujours aussi délicieux bien que perturbé par une météo automnale en juin ? Nous y reviendrons. Je commenterai également le restaurant.

Hôtel restaurant de charme en pleine nature très dépaysant le château a beaucoup de charme bien que les chambres auraient besoin d une petite rénovation surtout la salle de bains le restaurant est à recommander le repas et le petit déjeuner sont excellents le personnel est à votre disposition et attentionné bref une adresse à recommander

Château agréable, avec un très beau parc, un espace spa sympa. Literie confortable chambre spacieuse. Personnel très accueillant. Par contre le dîner du soir était très décevant, de nombreux plats à la carte n'étaient pas disponibles : foie gras, soupe au chocolat, crumble aux pommes, une bouteille de rouge demandé , qu'ils ne font plus. Et les croissants du matin ( seule viennoiseries) avec un Cake pas top. Déçu de la cuisine c'est dommage.