The translation of the name ‘Domaine Lou Castet’ is ‘Domain of the Castle’ in old French. It contains of two buildings built in 1780; the old house (‘maison du maître’), and the large building attached to it (coach house).
By asking the older villagers of Tuzaguet we learned that about 80 years ago an old pastor was living here with a large library. The house became in the hands of the community and was used for ‘Colonie de vacances’, where problem teenage girls from the big cities were housed during the holidays. The large building had a communal area downstairs and a big dormitory with bunk beds upstairs.
In the last 10 years the large building was converted into a hotel with 11 ‘chambres’ (rooms) and one ‘gîte’ (studio with kitchen facilities). At one point the hotel was frequently visited by tourists on their way to the pilgrimage town Lourdes. Around 2013 the building was abandoned and stayed uninhabited for 3 years.
There are 3 double rooms, 1 twin room, 7 bedrooms which could be either a double room or a twin room, and 1 gîte (studio with small kitchen, sitting- and dining area). All rooms have private bathrooms, some with a bath and shower, some just with a shower. The rooms are equipped with a television and a wardrobe. WiFi is available for free throughout the hotel and restaurant.
The gîte is fully equipped with a microwave, dishwasher, dining area, a spacious sitting area with a television and a wardrobe. The gîte has views of the garden and the Pyrenees as well as the village with the church. Bed linen and towels are provided.
The communal area is used to serve breakfast in the mornings between 8 and 11 am. Breakfast contains of: fresh bread, toasted bread, marmalade/jam, honey, cheese, an egg, cereal, yogurt, piece of fruit, orange juice, coffee and tea.
For groups, the kitchen next to the communal area will be available to them providing for all basic cooking needs as well as an oven and dishwasher.
The garden is very green and breathes a mysterious atmosphere due to the old gates and some ancient walls covered in ivy. You will find walnut trees, pear trees, an apple tree and many beautiful flowers such as hibiscus, a wide variety of roses, dahlia, oleander, tulips, narcissus of course depending on the season.
Behind the fields aiming higher you will see the Pyrenees including the top of the ‘Pic du Midi’ on clear days. In the winter the top is covered in snow.