Chateau de Maraval was a marvellous experience! The owners were so friendly and accommodating. Thierry made us feel so welcome and gave a fabulous introduction to the facilities and lots of helpful local information for dining out. We stayed in the Flamenco room which was lovely and so well decorated. The room was very high tech, with a digital fireplace and bluetooth radio in the bathroom. I thought it was brilliant that we had different towels for showering, for using the pool and robes to use the spa area. Nothing felt like it was skimped on. I was impressed with the overall decor of the castle, you can tell the owners have a passion for art with a Mondrian dining area and Dali lounge. Breakfast was excellent, served on the terrace. The facilities were excellent. The jacuzzi, although communal, was in a private room which if you shut the door indicated it was in use to other guests, so it felt private. There was also a heated outdoor swimming pool and a steam room and a gym, all were in excellent condition. Each guest has access to complimentary tea, coffee and cold drinks and cake which was great and a thoughtful touch. If you do stay here it is worth noting that due to the rural location you will likely need transport to access restaurants. There is one farm restaurant opposite the Maraval site, but we were unable to make a reservation there so it might be worth booking in advance for a restaurant within walking distance. However, it was a fantastic stay!
