The stone walls in the room, the spinning wheel visible from a bed in the cottage—every detail in this beautiful castle is just right, and you can feel the history of the estate everywhere. The timeless yet modern decor enhances the romantic atmosphere.
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Highlights
The rooms are spread throughout the entire grounds, so you have plenty of peace and privacy
Beautiful rooms: a perfect blend of old and new
Stunning garden: the castle is surrounded by three lakes
If you don’t want to walk all the way to your cottage through the large castle grounds, you can use the hotel’s electric cars
Good to know
A wonderfully peaceful and somewhat secluded location—you’ll need a car to get there. The hotel also has a Tesla charging station.
The Dyades restaurant is open Wednesday through Sunday; on days when it’s closed, hotel guests at the Domaine are served a daily special.
The Essentials
pool, spa area, restaurant, parking lot, free wifi
Hotel Type:
Spa, Romantic, Luxury, Small, Boutique
Hotel size (number of rooms):
29
Location
Domaine des Etangs
16310
Massignac
Nouvelle-Aquitaine,
France
Hotel description
Luxury Hotel
A 5-star château, furnished with great care using high-quality materials and lovingly restored, surrounded by a magnificent park; the Dyades château restaurant serves refined menus and dishes
Castle Hotel
A romantic château in the Charente region; the castle’s history dates back to the 11th century. Massive stone walls, round spire-topped turrets, and small bay windows give the château an enchanting aura. A large park with a small lake, several small cottages, and a historic farmhouse—all featuring massive stone walls—are scattered throughout the grounds
Design Hotel
There are a total of 29 suites and rooms throughout the property, all of which were individually designed by interior designer Isabelle Stanislas, taking into account both the unique features of the historic architecture and construction as well as modern design. The suites in the château are named after and inspired by planets and celestial bodies, handcrafted designer furniture and antiques lend the rooms understated elegance as well as a certain boldness; the suites in the Longère farmhouse are dedicated to the four seasons; the cottages exude warmth and coziness; with a focus on natural materials and traditional craftsmanship; art exhibitions are held regularly at the castle.
Spa Hotel
A romantic spa area with palm trees set against historic walls in the Moulin spa, offering a variety of spa massages and treatments; the historic millstone still stands in the light-filled treatment room, the castle also features an indoor pool modeled after Roman baths and a hammam area with a caldarium, tepidarium, and a cold frigidarium; a seasonal outdoor pool is available in the garden
Sneak peek
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Facilities
concierge
elevator
wireless LAN
free of charge
WLAN in rooms
WLAN in lobby
air conditioning
parking
valet service
parking spaces, Free of charge
charging station for electric cars
terrace
laundry service
garden/outside area
barbecue area
sunbeds
bar
restaurant
reception
24 hour reception
room service
safe
airport shuttle
shuttle to tourist attractions
for a fee
breakfast
breakfast served in room
dogs permitted
tennis
table tennis
outdoor pool
open seasonally
indoor pool
water sports
fishing
fitness studio
fitness courses
yoga
personal trainer
horseriding
children's play area
Outdoor playground
childcare
Massage services
wellbeing massage
spa area
For a fee
beauty consultations
make-up
treatments
facials
manicure
pedicure
body treatments
body wraps
Frequently asked questions
Yes, the hotel provides free parking facilities for its guests: Garage/car park and Parking space
The following pools are available onsite: outdoor pool and indoor pool
The hotel has 29 rooms in total.
The hotel is suitable for the whole family and also offers activities for children. These include, for example a children’s play area, outdoor playground and child care
Yes, a charging station for electric cars is available to the hotel's guests.