Domaine Du Châtelard is set on the edge of a lake in the Poitou-Charentes countryside. It offers luxury accommodation, an outdoor swimming pool and a picturesque terrace overlooking the lake. Free Wi-Fi access is provided. The Domaine’s restaurant serves gastronomic Italian cuisine and uses fresh seasonal produce. The chef Ivan Gotfredsen highlights local veal, trout and cognac. Guests can enjoy drinks and meals on the terrace. Each of the Domaine Du Châtelard’s spacious guest rooms has a refined design and period furniture. They all have a TV, a spacious private bathroom and scenic views. Situated a 10-minute drive from Angoulême, surrounded by a large garden, the Domaine Du Châtelard also has a tennis court and offers massage therapy. Guests of the Domaine Du Châtelard can enjoy hiking, cycling and horseback riding in the surrounding countryside. You can also visit Angoulême Cathedral and the city’s historic Remparts.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended

Free private parking available at the hotel


Availability

Select dates to see this property's availability and prices

Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
2 double beds
1 large double bed
Something went wrong. Please try again later.
Something went wrong. Please try again later.
Something went wrong. Please try again later.
Something went wrong. Please try again later.
Something went wrong. Please try again later.
Something went wrong. Please try again later.
Something went wrong. Please try again later.
Something went wrong. Please try again later.

Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
8.5
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
8.4
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
9.2
High score for Dirac
Select topics to read reviews:

See what guests loved the most:

  • Alison
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    It was amazing. Picturesque and unique. The position was terrific and the food was exceptional. Nothing was too much trouble
  • Marion
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    It’s location and grounds plus excellent food in restaurant
  • John
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Superb lakeside location, very peaceful, in ancient property with fascinating history. Terrace overlooking lake for dinner would be hard to better. High quality, well presented haute cuisine.

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • domaine du chatelard
    • Cuisine
      Local
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Traditional • Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of Domaine du Châtelard
Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Free WiFi
  • Room service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Cooking class
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
  • Walking tours
  • Tennis equipment
  • Horse riding
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Canoeing
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
  • Tennis court
Media & Technology
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruits
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Reception services
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
Cleaning services
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Pet bowls
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Packed lunches
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Seasonal
  • Pool/beach towels
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Fence around pool
Wellness
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Massage
    Additional charge
Languages spoken
  • German
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Italian

House rules

Domaine du Châtelard takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00 to 20:00

Check-out

Until 12:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

Mastercard Visa American Express Cash Domaine du Châtelard accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that the restaurant is closed on Sunday evenings and all day on Mondays.

Please inform Domaine du Châtelard in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

FAQs about Domaine du Châtelard

  • Check-in at Domaine du Châtelard is from 15:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Domaine du Châtelard has 1 restaurant:

    • domaine du chatelard

  • The prices at Domaine du Châtelard may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Domaine du Châtelard is 1.3 miles from the centre of Dirac. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at Domaine du Châtelard include:

    • Double
    • Suite
    • Family

  • Domaine du Châtelard offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Massage
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Tennis court
    • Canoeing
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Bicycle rental
    • Walking tours
    • Tennis equipment
    • Swimming Pool
    • Horse riding
    • Bike tours
    • Cooking class