I stayed at this chateau for a couple nights with my travel partner in early September 2009; my friend got married close by and Residence Chateau de Terrides was the wedding accommodations and reception location. My French speaking skills are very poor (I took Spanish and German in school), and the staff have limited English (there was one or two daytime staff that were proficient) - we communicated in broken English and French. The location is pretty rural and there wasn't much to do in town. We arrived late by car [driving from Spain, got lost in the Pyrenees with a useless GPS], it was pitch black but we eventually found our way up a hill that the Chateau sits upon after about 20 minutes. There was someone there to check us in late (I had notified them earlier of the possibility). The on-site restaurant had closed but they were able to provide a low key lamb dinner with a bottle of red wine, anyhow. I would say it's a traditional-style chateau, fairly basic [minimal] but accommodating for the needs of my visit. To me, it seemed very big for the number of staff around. At the time of my visit, the bed was relatively low to the floor and somewhat short for my friend (who is 5'9"). They did have Internet access, I can't remember if we paid for it or if it was free (I think it came with the price of the stay). Beautiful views of the French countryside, it was nice to take a walk. The pool seemed to be a fresh water pool and it was very brisk, when I visited. I found it doable in full sun exposure. The wedding reception was held in what seemed to be a wine cellar. It was absolutely beautiful, the food was very good (I believe it was catered by the on-site restaurant), and the music went until almost dawn. There was a continental breakfast in the morning, and I found it filling. I felt it is more for the traveling French tourist and not for a non-French tourist. I also found the prices to be fairly high even with a wedding group 'discount'. Though, I've not stayed at another Chateau before, so I have nothing to compare. Overall, I was satisfied with my stay. My married friend grew up in this town. If I were to visit again, I wouldn't mind staying here again - mainly because I'm not sure where else there is to stay nearby (unless her family would allow me to stay with them). read more