Chateau de la Coutere

23/06/2026

How does an old château cope with 42°C?

With today's forecast reaching 41–42°C, we've been reminded again why these old buildings were built the way they were.
The château's 80cm thick stone walls keep the rooms surprisingly cool, even when the sun is relentless outside.

Open the French doors onto the terrace, listen to the birds in the valley, and enjoy a coffee in the shade... it's one of those little things guests often comment on after they've arrived.

Sometimes the oldest ideas really were the best.

(Swipe to the last photo to see today's forecast!)

22/06/2026

CAN YOU RENOVATE A FEELING?

A swimming pool can be built.
A terrace can be designed.
Beautiful bedrooms can be decorated.

But some of the things we treasure the most at our chateau couldn't be recreated, no matter how much money you spent.

The centuries-old mature trees that shade the gardens.

The little woodland paths.

The beautiful River Save which wraps 270 degrees around the chateau estate.

The waterfalls hidden amongst the trees.

The birdsong from dawn until dusk.

The sunset over our private valley.

These are the things that have taken decades—some even centuries—to become what they are today.

When guests stay here, they often tell us it's the sense of peace they remember most. Perhaps that's because nature has been quietly doing its own renovation long before we ever arrived.
❤️ 🏰 🌲 🌳

If you could spend one peaceful afternoon anywhere, would it be by the pool... wandering through the woods to the waterfalls, or enjoying an early apéro on one of the chateau terraces?

22/06/2026

CAN YOU RENOVATE A FEELING?

A swimming pool can be built.
A terrace can be designed.
Beautiful bedrooms can be decorated.

But some of the things we treasure the most at our chateau couldn't be recreated, no matter how much money you spent.

The centuries-old mature trees that shade the gardens.

The little woodland paths.

The beautiful River Save which wraps 270 degrees around the chateau estate.

The waterfalls hidden amongst the trees.

The birdsong from dawn until dusk.

The sunset over our private valley.

These are the things that have taken decades—some even centuries—to become what they are today.

When guests stay here, they often tell us it's the sense of peace they remember most. Perhaps that's because nature has been quietly doing its own renovation long before we ever arrived.
❤️ 🏰 🌲 🌳

If you could spend one peaceful afternoon anywhere, would it be by the pool... wandering through the woods to the waterfalls, or enjoying an early apéro on one of the chateau terraces?

18/06/2026

It's 8.30pm and it's still over 30°C...

The guests have arrived and, as always, the first thing they did was head straight for the pool. 🏊‍♀️

Julian has finally put his tools away after fencing the cows into one of the shadier pastures, I've finished the weeding this morning while it was 30 degrees, and the fairy lights are about to come on.

Days like today are hard work in this heat, but there's something very satisfying about knowing our guests can relax and immediately start enjoying everything we've spent the last few days preparing.

Time for a cold drink before we start our farm work in earnest again tomorrow. ☀️

17/06/2026

From the first morning rays at 8am to the last golden glow of sunset, the pool at Château de la Coutere is the heart of summer life here.

🏊‍♀️ Spend your days stretched out on a sun lounger with a good book, cooling off with a swim, or simply soaking up the peace and quiet of our private valley.

As evening falls, the fairy lights begin to twinkle, the sky turns gold, and the sun sets across the pasture beyond the pool. It's the perfect spot to gather with family and friends, share a glass of wine, and watch nature put on its nightly show.

Surrounded by woodland, birdsong and open countryside, this is a place to slow down, reconnect and enjoy the simple luxury of space.

If nature, tranquillity and exclusive château living are your idea of the perfect summer escape, we think you'll feel right at home here.

📍 Château de la Coutere, Haute Garonne, South of France

17/06/2026

From the first morning rays at 8am to the last golden glow of sunset, the pool at Château de la Coutere is the heart of summer life here.

🏊‍♀️ Spend your days stretched out on a sun lounger with a good book, cooling off with a swim, or simply soaking up the peace and quiet of our private valley.

As evening falls, the fairy lights begin to twinkle, the sky turns gold, and the sun sets across the pasture beyond the pool. It's the perfect spot to gather with family and friends, share a glass of wine, and watch nature put on its nightly show.

Surrounded by woodland, birdsong and open countryside, this is a place to slow down, reconnect and enjoy the simple luxury of space.

If nature, tranquillity and exclusive château living are your idea of the perfect summer escape, we think you'll feel right at home here.

📍 Château de la Coutere, Haute Garonne, South of France

16/06/2026

What if this summer, your family had an entire French château all to yourselves?

Imagine gathering your favourite people and having an entire French château exclusively to yourselves for a week of sunshine, swimming, long outdoor meals and unforgettable memories.

When temperatures climb above 30°C, one of our guests' favourite adventures is the gentle walk through our shaded woodland to the waterfalls — a wonderfully refreshing escape on a summer afternoon.

We have just a little availability remaining for Summer 2026:
✨ 18–25 July
✨ 23–30 August
✨ Weekend escape: 3–5 July

Once these dates are booked, our summer season will be full.

If you've been dreaming of a château holiday with family and friends, now is the time to make it happen.

📩 Send us a message for details and availability.

07/06/2026

07/06/2026

🏰 Summer availability at Château de La Coutere, South of France

We still have a few weeks available for this summer in the beautiful Haute-Garonne countryside, sleeping up to 15 guests.

✔ Exclusive use of the château, gardens and grounds
✔ Large private swimming pool
✔ 30 acres of private parkland and woodland to explore
✔ Woodland waterfall on the estate, perfect for walks and experiencing natural swimming
✔ Family-friendly with plenty of space for children to play and explore safely
✔ Beach-front lake nearby
✔ Village bakery and local amenities close by
✔ One hour from Toulouse and one hour from Spain

Remaining availability:
📅 3–11 July
📅 18 July - 25 July
📅 23 - 30 August

Perfect for large family holidays, multi-generational gatherings, celebrations or simply spending quality time together in a beautiful setting.

If you'd like further information, photos or late availability pricing, please send me a message or email and I'd be happy to help.

Leanne

10/05/2026

A rare quiet weekend at the château!
Life here is usually full — projects to finish, gardens to tame, guests to welcome, endless lists, and always something needing attention. But this long weekend, we managed to do something we don’t do nearly enough…
We stopped.

A slow morning under the trees, long apéros, children playing between conversations, glasses raised with friends, laughter echoing across the terraces, and those simple moments that somehow become the ones you remember most.

There’s something the French understand beautifully about long weekends: they are not meant to be rushed. They are for gathering, sharing, lingering a little longer at the table, and appreciating the people around you.
To all our new followers — bienvenue. We’re so happy you’re here to share these moments with us, not just the grand rooms and beautiful stones, but the life that happens in between them.
Santé from our little corner of France 🏰 🥂

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Un week-end un peu hors du temps au château ✨
La vie ici est souvent bien remplie — les projets qui s’enchaînent, le jardin qui ne s’arrête jamais, les invités à accueillir, les listes interminables… et toujours quelque chose à faire.

Mais ce long week-end, nous avons réussi à faire quelque chose de rare :
prendre le temps.
Des matins tranquilles sous les arbres, des apéros qui se prolongent jusqu’au dîner, les enfants qui jouent pendant que les conversations continuent, les verres qui se lèvent entre amis, les éclats de rire sur la terrasse… et tous ces petits moments simples qui deviennent finalement les plus précieux.

Il y a quelque chose que les Français savent particulièrement bien faire : profiter des longs week-ends. Ralentir un peu. Rester plus longtemps à table. Savourer la présence des autres et la douceur des soirées d’été.

À tous ceux qui nous ont rejoints récemment — bienvenue au château. Merci d’être ici pour partager avec nous non seulement les belles pierres et les grands espaces, mais aussi la vie qui les habite au quotidien.
Santé depuis notre petit coin de France 🇫🇷🥂