The Kitchen

The kitchen is the heart of Château du Rayet. There is a large bespoke, hand crafted central island with an exquisite stone surface. Beautiful bespoke cabinetry and stone floors (cool in summer and warm underfloor heating in winter).

The window seat is peaceful spot for enjoying a morning coffee (and a croissant from Patisserie Rodot) - the view of the Courtyard and beyond to the Dropt valley is magical.   

For those guests who enjoy cooking, the kitchen is an absolute dream. It is fully equipped with everything you may possibly need to produce a masterpiece (or simply a “help yourself” spread).

It is perfectly situated as it adjoins the dining room and the window is the perfect serving hatch into the Courtyard when dining outside.

Like everything else in the Château, the appliances are of the highest quality, including a large Gaggenau fridge/freezer, two Miele dishwashers and a Quooker hot water tap.  There is also a beautiful Aga (a modern state of the art one which quickly warms up).  We use it for cooking and also as an extra source of warmth in winter (with the underfloor heating, the kitchen is a very warm and cosy space in winter).  There are also two conventional ovens.  There is also a Nespresso machine, a Dualit 4-slice toaster and an Ooni electric pizza oven which can be located outside for fun pizza evenings.  

The Dining Room

The Courtyard is a magical place for al fresco dining. But if the weather isn’t kind or you just fancy a change, the Dining Room offers a wonderful alternative.

It really is a special room with a 14 seater dining table, 2 iron chandeliers and a beautiful tapestry.  With stone walls, high ceilings and wooden beams, this is a majestic room, perfect for feasting and celebrating.

Modern kitchen with stone wall, wooden ceiling beams, white cabinetry, kitchen island with wooden drawers, hanging pendant lights, and a large window.
Living room with stone walls, large window, cream sofa with pillows, coffee table with flowers, fireplace with brick mantel, ornate mirror, and television on stand.
Cheese and figs on a wooden board with glasses of red wine, a decanter, and a cheese knife on a kitchen countertop.
Outdoor dining table set with white plates, silverware, wine glasses, pink flowers, wine bottles, and candles under a large tree, in front of a stone house with white window shutters.
A stone house with white shutters, large tree in front, flowering plants including purple wisteria, a stone wall in foreground, and an outdoor chair near the house.
Two bottles of Bramley hand care products, one for hand cream and one for hand wash, with botanical labels featuring lavender, geranium, and petitgrain, against a marble background.
An aerial view of a swimming pool with blue water, lined with six lounge chairs, each shaded by a white umbrella, and yellow towels on the chairs.
Aerial view of a country house surrounded by trees with a lush green landscape, fields, and hay bales in the background.
A peaceful garden with a gravel patio, wicker chairs, tall trees with green leaves, and blooming purple wisteria.

Every detail of the Château has been thoughtfully designed to create a luxurious, but welcoming, home from home