What People are saying
Very comfortable
John Mon 25/09/2015 02:19This is a very unusual place and the owners have gone to great expense on the fitout and furnishings.The building is quite "chateau like" and with the expansive grounds you feel like you are in the open countryside rather than a small suburban like village. Our room was on the second floor, very spacious and good size bathroom. There is no elevator, and given the age of the building some people might find the stairs a bit challenging. Hosts were very friendly however have limited english so interactions were a bit limited. Breakfast was typical continental and a bit limited whilst adequate. Friendly cat for the animal lovers. Reasonably quiet at night although some noise from neighbouring houses given it seems to be located in a residential type village. About 10-15 minutes from Tarbes tourist precinct. Onsite parking. Quite good value for 3 nights as there is plenty of space to unpack your cases and relax.
Could have been better.
exrhinoon 17/07/2015 12:36My wife, brother-in-law and myself were on a charity cycle ride from London to Spain, we had been sleeping in a campervan and were looking forward to a night in a hotel. The rooms were stunning. No expense spared and with real wow factor. But there were a few problems. The motion-activated bathroom lights seemed cool until I got up to use the toilet during the night and couldn't switch off the light. Nor could I close the door because it was a massive heavy thing on rollers that took some strength to move and the noise would have disturbed my wife more than the light. We had a flood when the shower curtain obstructed the drain in the (vey shallow) shower tray. We seemed to be the only guests in the hotel, I couldn't find any staff so I ended up searching cupboards for a mop to clear up the water.
There was no evening meal available and there are no local restaurants within walking distance so we had to take a taxi to a restaurant in Tarbes. We spent almost as much on taxi fares as we did on our meal.
Breakfast was disapointing - continental breakfast with the option of (stale) cornflakes.
The hotel is truly beautiful and I've no doubt that, on a nother day, with a full contingent of guests and staff, this would be a fabulous place but our stay was disappointing. We didn't stay long enough to explore the area so I can't comment on what there is to do away from the hotel.
Lovely Place - Welcoming, Friendy Owners
shadowshopperAUSon 28/05/2014 20:38We loved this place! The chateau is so pretty, and the grounds were lovely. The room was very comfortable, with a nice, modern bathroom. The owners were delightful, very friendly and welcoming, happy to show before-and-after photos of the chateau - and they have done an excellent job, it is comfortable and charming. Breakfast was good, in the original kitchen. No hesitation in recommending - hope to go back myself sometime!
Loved it!
Travelbug18on 03/05/2013 17:45Staying here is quite a different experience to a hotel. It only has 6 guest rooms so it is very friendly and guest oriented. I have no hesitation in recommending it. There is a spa on site which has a jacuzzi, small sauna, walking machines and massage available. Our room and ensuite bathroom were on the ground floor, both were large and it was apparent that the room can be used by people who are wheelchair dependant if needed. It also has an external door which was handy for unpacking the car. I did a tour of some other rooms upstairs and they are all different and of a good size. Breakfast was included in our tariff and I found it delightful to sit in the large kitchen to eat. The buffet was good for me, pretty much the usual (cereals, yogurt, canned and fresh fruit, cheese, ham, bread, croissants, etc.) juice and a selection of teas and coffee. There is also quite a big lounge area for sitting if you do not want to stay in your room and seating outside. The surroundings are very pretty and it is very quiet at night. Be aware that there is no lift so if you have an upstairs room, pack light and the reception area is only attended from 5.00 to 9.00pm. If arriving outside this time bang the bell on the reception desk (lots) and call out loudly. Someone will come. We drove to Tarbes for dinner (10mins) which we didn't see as being a big deal. I found the decor a little strange for this sort of accommodation lots of lavenders, purples, grey and silver shiny bits but it would not stop me going back when in the area.
Peaceful and quiet
Alison Won 16/11/2012 14:04We booked this via bookings.com as we were looking for somewhere to stay near to Tarbes without being in the city centre in a faceless budget hotel. It certainly has character and is in a lovely quiet location - Orleix is only 10 minutes from the centre of Tarbes. Which is fortunate as we had to drive there for dinner as the restaurant in the Chateau was closed for dinner (even for pre-bookings) We had a double room on the ground floor -which was large and lavender. More attention appeared to have been paid to the decor than the detail. Everything beautifully colour-coordinated in shades of lavender and grey. But no rugs or floor coverings on the grey linoleum made it very cold. Thin shabby towels. The fold down seat in the walk-in shower has loose screws coming away from the wall - making it a safety hazard. The extractor fan didn't work and there was no other ventilation in the bathroom. Breakfast was not included in the room rate so we paid extra for a rather disappointing continental affair: tinned fruit salad, one croissant and some (admittedly fresh) baguette. Free Wi-Fi was a plus.