Welcome to Château du Rayet

A family-owned, luxury French château, nestled on the border of the Dordogne and Lot & Garonne in South West France (sleeps 14)

This beautifully restored 18th century château comfortably sleeps 14 people with 7 air-conditioned bedrooms, each with an interior designed en-suite bathroom.   

From the moment you catch a glimpse of the honey coloured stone as you make your way up the tree-lined drive, it will take your breath away. It really is a special place to relax,  unwind & create happy memories. We hope you love it as much as we do.

Offering complete privacy and tranquility, Château du Rayet is set by itself in beautiful countryside.  Yet it is just a 5-minute drive from Villeréal, a bustling, pretty little town where you’ll find delightful restaurants, boulangeries, a weekly market (one of the best in the region) and artisanal shops.  

The Château is the perfect holiday home for guests of all ages — whether you're seeking adventure or stillness, celebration or serenity, this is your own private haven.

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At Château du Rayet, your holiday will be nothing short of extraordinary

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We love the beautiful, old stairs which have had centuries of feet walking up and down them. I love to imagine the people and the stories they’ve witnessed. The craftsmanship and stone is exquisite and they look as stunning seen from underneath
This is the beautiful bathroom for one of the double guest rooms (the one with the stunning four poster bed). It has the beautiful zelige tiles, all individually laid, the bespoke wooden cabinet and the @fantini_official Italian shower and taps. The
I love this little corner of our island - it’s so peaceful watching the sunrise and listening to the dawn chorus with a coffee in hand. It’s a wonderful way to start the day and ready myself for whatever the day might bring.
The wisteria looks gorgeous against the wall of the house even without its flowers (although it seems to be in a fight with the trumpet vine). Modelled beautifully by Bernie the dog @cornishdoodles
The cabinetry in the guest en-suite is also made by hand by Adam who made the kitchen and the master en suite cabinetry. He poured so much care and attention to detail into every creation.