Château de Mercuès

This property trades on its location and the fairy-tale chateau. Beyond that the property is tired and uninspiring, service is okay (but not enough staff), room cleanliness was poor and the eating options are very limited. I particularly didn’t like being asked three times at checkout whether I was sure we didn’t have breakfast…hhmm, let me think!! Not the special experience our friends had promised. Wouldn’t come again.

It was our second visit here and for 2 nights this time as we wanted to spend some time in Cahors. As before, it lived up to our expectations be it the bedroom with its splendid view, the restaurant and bar, the courtyard, gardens and all the public spaces. We obviously had breakfast on both mornings which were good and a great evening meal reviewed on the other Tripadvisor chateau site. We did the winery and wine tasting again and enjoyed it whilst my wife used the pool which she enjoyed. All the staff we met were friendly and helpful we a third visit being on the cards next year.

This is an incredible place- quiet and isolated away from the busyness of everything else. The rooms are all unique and well cared for. Excellent housekeeping staff and very helpful reception. This is the place to relax! Restaurant is excellent for gourmet dinner and great for breakfast and lunch. We ha e stayed in many, many places in Europe and this one is in the top 2-3. Just great!

Highly recommend. The setting is beautiful, with breathtaking views over the entire surroundings. Food was really exceptional and staff were super helpful with everything.

This was our 6th stay at the Chateau de Mercues, the last being in 2022. This time was much improved from the previous which was still recovering from the pandemic. We have had Room 7 five times and this time Room 6 which was even more luxurious - both overlooking the weir. The chateau itself is beautiful but we noticed that the grounds are not kept as well as our first stay in 2016. The herb garden has gone and it is 'kept' without being beautifully kept. The Chateau itself is immaculate and the Bar and Restaurant areas lovely. The staff are very friendly and helpful. We stayed for four nights this time. The first night we had a meal in Le Dueze. We think it is overpriced and the portions are minute - also very expensive for the petit option - Euros 150 each. It is not to our taste but it is the only option available when Le Bistro is closed. We had one night with a platter on the terrace which was lovely but only because Le Dueze was full and I asked in advance of our stay to have that. On previous occasions, platters were available in the rooms but I felt I had to push for it. The Bistro was excellent on both nights - much more to our taste and on the second night the chef offered to do us something different which was kind so we didn't have to have the same food two nights running. We felt this time the staff were more helpful and trying harder. The only gripe we had with our room - which we also had with our previous room is that the plumbing is very bad in the sinks which drain very, very slowly. Only the sinks, the rest of the plumbing is fine so I wonder if they need some attention. Overall, a beautiful place and a most relaxing stay.

Most expensive Hotel on our monrh long cycle trip through France, but yet again C&R lived up to our expectations. Don't think many guests struggle up the hill to the Hotel, but our sweaty demeanour didnt detract from a warm welcome. Felt like staying in a real Chateau but fortunately room had all modern features, it was also cool, quiet and dark at night. Very good breakfast and a very nice pool tucked away beyond the wonderful trees. Staff superb throughout. Worth it for a special treat/occasion