Small Boutique hotels in MIDI-PYRÉNÉES

Standing in the heart of the Tarn region in the pretty little village of Puylaurens, Cap de Castel is situated in an ancient distillery and a manor house, built between the 16th and 18th centuries. With sweeping views of the surrounding countryside and the village square, this boutique property offers luxurious accommodation and fine cuisine in a tranquil, friendly atmosphere. Perfect for exploring this delightful region, Cap de Castel is within easy reach of many of the most important landmarks and attractions of the Tarn, including the Montagne Noire, Castres, Gaillac and Albi. Visitors can enjoy hiking, cycling, fishing and golf in the area, while the hotel has a fine outdoor pool and terrace for moments of quiet relaxation. Cap de Castel's Michelin award winning gourmet restaurant offers delicious menus based on a subtle blend of creative cuisine and the products of the land. Meals can be served on the terrace in summer or by the fireside in winter. Guests can also enjoy a range of exclusive massages, including Indian, Thai, Chinese or Californian treatments, using Durance aromatherapy products.

A castle with a tower, a grand swimming pool surrounded by vineyards, spa facilities, and even an elegant tree house, this rural chateau is what dreams are made of. This is the perfect place for young or old, a romantic getaway, or a family event. Each comfortable bedroom is unique. They all feature their own private bathroom and special attention to detail. Some have a shower while others have a luxurious soaking bathtub. One room even has a fireplace. Inspire your imagination in the fairytale atmosphere. Sleep in regal style under a bed crown draped generously with sumptuous textiles. Marvel at the innovative treehouse. Unplug and unwind with a relaxing spa treatment at Château de Labro - Les Collectionneurs .

Enjoying a fabulous location in the heart of the Gaillac vineyards, Château de Salettes stands in a sympathetically restored château, originally built between the 13th and 15th centuries. A successful combination of a unique historic estate with all modern comforts, this charming boutique property offers exclusive accommodation, fine cuisine and wines in a fabulous rural setting. Perfectly located for exploring this beautiful region, many of the Tarn's most interesting landmarks and attractions are within easy reach of the property. The riverside town of Gaillac, with its famous abbey of Saint-Michel, is just ten kilometres away, while the fabulous sights of Castelnau-de-Montmiral, Cordes-sur-Ciel and Albi are within a short drive of the hotel. Surrounded by its own vineyards, the estate grows Duras, Braucol, Mauzac and Len de l'El varieties for its AOC Gaillac wines, and tastings are arranged on most evenings of the week in the cellar. The château is also home to a fine Michelin-starred restaurant, where the chef and his team create delicious menus based on the finest seasonal produce and market-fresh ingredients. Meals can be enjoyed in the magnificent vaulted dining room or in the elegant atmosphere of the shaded courtyard.

Domaine du Buc is picturesquely situated in a 17th century castle in France, keeping the original characteristics of an olden-day summer house. A fairy-tale getaway awaits its guests at this gorgeous location: The outdoor salt-water pool is located 50 m from the castle, ensuring you breathtaking surroundings of the gardens. The castle has maintained its gorgeous dining room, billiard room, and central marble staircase. Guests can enjoy breakfast every morning and even a prearranged dinner in the dining area or garden. The rooms at the Domaine du Buc are blessed with gorgeous views of the garden and unique décor from the 19th century complete with antiques and wooden floors. Two charming cottages await larger groups overlooking the forest. Stunning views surround Domaine du Buc, especially the UNESCO World Heritage site of Albi or the other medieval towns of France. Outdoor activities such as golf or cycling or even a hot-air balloon ride can be discovered.

Enjoying a fabulous location in the historic centre of Toulouse, Grand Hotel de l'Opera is situated in a magnificently restored former convent dating from the 17th century. The charming character hotel offers exclusive accommodation and fine cuisine in a unique, elegant setting. Standing just metres from the lively arcades of the Place du Capitole and the most prestigious restaurants and shops, Grand Hotel de l'Opera is perfect for both business and pleasure visits to The Pink City. Close to many more of the most important landmarks and attractions of Toulouse, including the Donjon du Capitole and the Opera House, the hotel enjoys excellent public transport links to the rest of the city through the metro system, and there are VélôToulouse bicycle hire points close at hand. Grand Hotel de l'Opera has a number of fine dining options, including the Les Jardins de l'Opera restaurant, enjoying a charming location in the hotel's inner courtyard, and the Grand Café de l?Opéra, a renowned Parisian style brasserie that serves light and tasty country fare, with the accent firmly placed on local specialities and seasonal produce. Guests can also take advantage of the Spa and Wellness centre, featuring a Sauna, Turkish bath and a wide range of massages.

Located in the heart of Toulouse, on the corner of Place Esquirol and Rue des Changes, Hotel le Père Léon is situated in a thoroughly rebuilt and modernised property, originally founded in 1905. This charming family-owned and run hotel offers comfortable accommodation and fine cuisine in a friendly, welcoming atmosphere. Perfect for relaxing visits to this splendid city, known as the Pink City, Hotel le Père Léon stands just two minutes from the famous 16th century Pont Neuf over the Garonne, and the fascinating Musée des Augustins, the fine art museum of Toulouse. The fabulous Place du Capitole is also within easy reach, and visitors will find myriad taverns, restaurants, and chic shopping in the streets around the hotel. Founded in 1905 by Léon Sentenac, the grandfather of the current owners of the hotel, the Brasserie restaurant combines modernism and family tradition to create menus based on authentic cuisine, with the accent on the finest market-fresh local produce. Meals are offered in the air-conditioned dining rooms, or outdoors on the terrace. The hotel has forty-one comfortable rooms, all elegantly appointed and spacious. The rooms are air-conditioned, come with large double beds and feature a range of modern amenities, including flat-screen TVs with satellite channels and complimentary Wi-Fi internet access. All rooms have en-suite bathrooms with complimentary toiletries. Baby cots are available on request.

Standing on a pretty square in the heart of the town of L'Isle-Jourdain, in the Gers region of Midi-Pyrenees, L'Echappée Belle is a new design hotel set in a unique modern building. This charming boutique property offers luxurious accommodation and fine cuisine in a delightful central location. Ideal for both business and pleasure visits to this beautiful region, L'Echappée Belle is within a short walk of the most important landmarks and attractions of L'Isle-Jourdain, including the Collégiale Saint-Martin, the Maison Claude Augé and the 19th century grain hall. Standing on the route of the Santiago Trail, the town is a popular starting point for hiking and cycling, and the lake offers water-skiing, and wake-boarding facilities. Toulouse, with all its charms and monuments, is also within easy reach. L'Echappée Belle offers twenty-five chic bedrooms and two junior suites, with photography as a main theme. Individually decorated, the bedrooms offer contemporary zen design mixed with a natural theme. The hotel's brasserie, open seven days a week, is supervised by the chef Bernard Bach, a holder of two Michelin stars. Meals can be served in the elegant, avant-garde dining room or on the terrace. There is also a delightful open-air interior patio, where guests can relax with a drink or afternoon tea.

The picturesque La Bastide en Gascogne made its home in an 18th century stone house nestled in the countryside of Gascony among the vineyards of The Armagnac. The elegance of the hotel is featured through its modern renovations yet traditional French, rustic architecture. Throughout the house you will find nooks and spaces to relax whether it be by the fire in the winter or on the terrace in the summer. La Bastide tops it off with a full spa, hammam, and pool, offering a wide range of services. The rooms of La Bastide were designed with the sensation of being in the clouds. They are light and spacious with neutral colours overlooking the gardens giving a blissful feeling of relaxation. Surrounding the hotel you will find castles and villages to discover as well as nearby thermal baths. So much history enveloped La bastide with monuments to see and quaint towns to visit. The hotel itself has so much to offer onsite such as their own vineyard and restaurant.

This stately city center hotel features large comfortable rooms, a restaurant, and steam room. Each bedroom is different; some have a shower while others have a bathtub. Top floor rooms may have a sloped ceiling with just a skylight. There are even rooms with two single beds. Marvel at the spectacular stone mantelpiece in the restaurant. Be sure to reserve ahead to dine there. Lounge in the courtyard with its red brick façade. Ask the professional staff about the possibility to schedule a massage or special treatment and use of the Hamman and fitness area. There are even onsite venues for events such as an elegant business meeting or a romantic wedding. Stroll through the historic district and visit the sights. Amble out a bit further to the waterfront with its restaurants and shops from your quiet home base at La Cour des Consuls Hotel and Spa Toulouse.

Enjoying a magnificent location in the pretty market town Mazamet, this magnificent property is situated in a lovingly restored and modernised classically styled villa, originally built in 1934. Standing in fine gardens, and offering splendid views of the Montagne Noire, La Villa de Mazamet offers luxurious boutique bed and breakfast accommodation and fine table d'hôtes cuisine in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere. The perfect spot for relaxing visits to this beautiful region, La Villa de Mazamet is within easy reach of many of the most important attractions of the Tarn, including Carcassonne, Castres and Albi. Other landmarks in the region include the majestic and mysterious Cathar castles, while outdoor activities available in the area include downhill biking in the Montagne Noire, golf, kayaking and horse riding, among many other options. Mazamet itself boasts some splendid parks and gardens, as well as a number of excellent markets. La Villa de Mazamet's gastronomic restaurant offers delicious table d'hôtes dinners every evening except for Wednesdays, with seasonal menus using the finest produce from local markets and the villa's garden. Regional cuisine is combined with international touches, and meals can be enjoyed in the elegant dining room, with its Louis XIV style fireplace, or out of doors on the terrace in fine weather. Breakfast consists of a range of French favourites, along with fresh fruit, cheese, ham, preserves and freshly prepared beverages. On request, guests can also enjoy a poolside platter of charcuterie, cheese, bread and olives at lunchtimes.

Enjoying a fabulous location in the heart of the historic centre of Toulouse, Le Grand Balcon Hotel is set in a magnificently restored and modernised building, originally dating from the 1930's. This charming boutique hotel now offers chic, comfortable accommodation in a highly central setting. Standing just metres from the Place Capitole, Le Grand Balcon Hotel is also within easy walking distance of many more of this magnificent city's most important landmarks and attractions, including the basilica of Saint-Sernin, the Pont Neuf, and the basilica of Notre-Dame de la Daurade, among many others. The hotel's central situation means that it is perfect for both business and pleasure visits to Toulouse, and an excellent public transport system provides fast and efficient links with the rest of the city and the greater region. Designed by Jean-Philippe Nuel, Le Grand Balcon Hotel offers a playful mix of chic, avant-garde design with traditional décor. The hotel's lounge bar has been decorated on an aviation theme, and pays homage to aviation pioneers in a comfortable, elegant atmosphere, while the hotel's unique Saint-Exupéry Suite has been furnished to create a sensation of travelling back in time to the heady days of the 'thirties. All of Le Grand Balcon Hotel's forty-seven rooms are elegantly appointed and spacious, and come with a wide range of modern amenities, including air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs with satellite channels, and complimentary Wi-Fi internet connections.

Enjoying a fine location on the outskirts of Tarascon-sur-Ariège, Le Manoir d'Agnès is situated in a magnificently restored English manor style house, originally built in the late nineteenth century. Standing in large, shaded grounds, this boutique property combines charm, tradition and modernity, and offers all the comforts of a three-star hotel in a friendly, tranquil setting. Perfect for exploring this magnificent region of south-west France, Le Manoir d'Agnès is close to many of the most interesting landmarks and attractions of the Ariège. The region offers fabulous castles such as Montségur and Foix, world famous caves at Niaux and Lombrives, charming towns and villages, and much, much more. The river Ariège is a paradise for canoeing and kayaking, and the foothills of the Pyrenees are criss-crossed with fabulous routes for hiking, cycling and mountain biking. The hotel boasts an outdoor swimming pool, and guests can also take advantage of the Turkish bath and the massage and relaxation corner. Set in two unique buildings, the hotel has been carefully restored and modernised, and has fifteen rooms distributed in two areas: ten in the Grand Manoir and five in the Petit Manoir. Le Manoir d'Agnès is home to the Saveurs du Manoir restaurant, where the chef and his team create delicious menus based on seasonal cuisine and the finest local produce. Meals can be enjoyed in the elegant dining room or on the sunny outdoor terrace in fine weather.

Le Manoir de Malagorse enjoys a fabulous location, nestled in huge grounds in the heart of the Lot region of south-west France. Standing in a lovingly restored 19th century manor house and farm, this charming boutique guest house offers exclusive accommodation in a tranquil country setting. Le Manoir stands in ten acres of rolling parkland with wonderful views, and is a perfect spot for relaxing holidays in this beautiful region. Ideally located for visiting the Dordogne valley and the historic sites of the Lot region, many of this idyllic area's most important landmarks and attractions are just a short drive from the house. These include the châteaux of Castelnaud and Beynac, spectacular towns and villages like Rocamadour and Carennac, and fascinating caves at Lacave and Padirac, to name but a few. Le Manoir offers a choice of four individually designed bedrooms and two luxurious suites, all thoughtfully decorated with sumptuous French fabrics. The rooms vary in size and character, but they all offer the comforts of home, with fresh garden flowers, crisp white bed linen, fluffy bathrobes and exclusive toiletries. There is also a self-contained barn renovation, the Loft. Fine food is of great importance at Le Manoir, and great care goes into sourcing fresh seasonal produce. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are offered, and can be served in the courtyard in fine weather, or in the magnificent dining room. Meals are served in both table d'hôte and restaurant style.

Set in a labour of love – painstakingly restored over seven years – Mas de Garrigue is a luxury guest house located in a spectacular 15th century fortified farmhouse. The sympathetic restoration has retained original features such as the vast stone fireplaces and ancient stone sinks, arrow-slits, the original massive timber beams and stone floors. Frequently rated the best bed and breakfast in the Lot and Midi-Pyrenees regions, this magnificent property offers luxurious chambre d’hôte accommodation in idyllic surroundings. With just six individually decorated rooms, guests can expect luxurious stays in a beautiful setting, surrounded by lush gardens and with fabulous views on all sides. Halfway between the historic towns of Cahors and Figeac on the banks of the river Lot, Mas de Garrigue is surrounded by “Beaux Villages” such as Saint-Cirq-Lapopie (voted the most beautiful village in France) Cajarc, Saint-Sulpice, Marcilhac-sur-Célé or Espagnac-Sainte-Eulalie. The Pre-historic caves of Pech Merle and the Château de Cénevières are close by upstream. Ideal for outdoor pursuits, popular activities in the area include hiking and walking, cycling, or canoeing and kayaking. Wine lovers are also spoilt for choice with the vineyards of Cahors or Gaillac. Owners Sarah and Steve serve a delicious breakfast every morning, while on specific evenings, sumptuous table d’hôte dinners can also be requested, all based on the finest locally sourced and home-grown produce.