The château occupies ten acres of gardens and grounds, surrounded by Bordeaux vines. There’s plenty of space to run, kick a ball, throw sticks for the resident chateau dog, Hobo, or just to lie back in one of the hammocks and soak in the ambiance. The bird song can be deafening.

The swimming pool is heated and often filled with inflatable’s.

The children’s adventure playground includes a much loved Wendy house, a tyre swing for the older kids and a baby swing for the teeny tinies.

For the guest who can’t keep still then help in the vegetable garden is always welcome and don’t forget to visit the chickens who are busy laying the eggs for your quiche.

Table tennis is set up in the events barn along with a collection of toddlers ride on toys.

Pictures of outside at Rigaud