Chateau d'Ayres - Hôtel & Spa

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.

Le Chateau est charmant et donne l'impression de vivre dans un autre temps. Au depart du chateau vous pouvez faire les randonnées intéressantes, et le village adorable de Meyrueis est seulement 15 minutes à pied. Les repas sont bon set le service est vraiment impeccable. Merci à tous!

Nous sommes allés fêter l’anniversaire de papa au Château d’Ayres… et quel moment inoubliable ! Niché au cœur d’un écrin de verdure, ce lieu est absolument sublime. Le jardin, paisible et soigné, invite à la détente, et l’intérieur du château, élégant et chargé d’histoire, nous a charmés. Le repas était à la hauteur du cadre : des plats raffinés, préparés avec soin, aux saveurs délicates. Une véritable parenthèse enchantée que nous ne sommes pas prêts d’oublier. Merci pour cette belle expérience !✨

Niché dans un écrin de verdure, ce château apparaît subitement au détour d'un petit chemin, comme un véritable bijou encadré de magnifiques arbres centenaires. Les propriétaires ont su garder l'âme des lieux, ce qui assure un beau voyage dans le temps. Accueil très chaleureux avec un personnel dévoué. Belle chambre spacieuse et confortable. Petit déjeuner copieux et Repas de grande qualité, "au coin du feu" ! Ce lieu mérite d'être découvert, dépaysement, romantisme et sérénité...

un seul mot EXELLENCE ::l'accueil ,propriétaire et personnel agréable, disponible et a l'écoute en suite le lieu conforme a l'esprit "chateau" et la chambre suffisamment spacieuse avec un grand lit trés confortable enfin diner et petit déjeuner raffiné merci pour ce delicieux week end