Behind the stone walls of Château du Châtelard are ten apartments, from a studio for two to four-bedroom family apartments. Each has its own kitchen and bathroom, antique furniture and the quiet of a castle on a hill.
Guests share the castle terrace with its panorama over Montreux, the lake and the mountains. Our caretakers welcome you on arrival and are a message away during your stay. Parking is next to the castle, and the town and the lake are a short walk down the hill.
Châtelard is a square keep with a crown of brick machicolations, standing in the middle of its 29,000 m² vineyard. It is listed as a Swiss cultural property of national importance.
Count Amadeus VI of Savoy asked for a fortified refuge here in 1352. The castle was finally built by Jean de Gingins, husband of Marguerite de La Sarraz, between 1440 and 1442.
During the Burgundian Wars the castle was pillaged and partly burned by the army of Gruyère. It was rebuilt, and in the 18th century the Bondeli family decorated its great hall with painted landscapes.
Weddings, anniversaries and dinners in the castle halls: about 90 guests in the Great Hall, up to 50 in the Gothic Baron's Hall.
Centuries-old apartments will become your temporary home. Choose the apartment you prefer the most.
Spacious apartment in a 15th-century castle — the main residence of the estate. It features four bedrooms and the castle’s crown jewel: a magnificent historic library with carved wooden details. The apartment offers a vast living space, panoramic lake views…
Spacious apartment in a 15th-century castle, located on the middle floor of the donjon. Access requires climbing several flights of stairs — the apartment is on the third floor and not suitable for guests with mobility issues. It features four bedrooms…
Charming studio in a 15th-century castle — one room with a double bed and a sofa bed, ideal for up to three guests. It features a separate round kitchen with a lovely partial view of the lake. Located on a flat floor with no stairs for easy access. Bright…
Loft apartment inside the castle: one bedroom, one and a half bathrooms and room for up to four guests. Guests share the castle terrace with its panorama over Montreux and Lake Geneva.
Bright studio in a 15th-century castle — located on a flat floor with no stairs. One open room combines the bedroom and living area with a comfortable bed and sofa (non-convertible), suitable for up to three guests. The studio has a beautiful bathroom and a…
Cozy apartment in a 15th-century castle with one bedroom and a living room separated by a kitchen area. Please note that access to the bathroom is through the bedroom, which may be less convenient for guests sleeping in the living room. The apartment is on…
Bright studio in a 15th-century castle — located on a flat floor with no stairs. One open room combines the bedroom and living area with a comfortable bed and sofa (non-convertible), suitable for up to three guests. The studio has a beautiful bathroom and a…
Cozy studio in a 15th-century castle — one room with a bed, kitchen, and sofa bed. Ideal for up to three guests. Located on the ground floor with no stairs; no lake view, but bright, peaceful, and full of character. Guests can enjoy a shared terrace just 20 m…
Two-bedroom apartment inside the 15th-century castle, for up to four guests: two bedrooms, a living room with antique furniture and a fully equipped kitchen. Guests share the castle terrace with its panorama over Montreux and Lake Geneva.
One-bedroom apartment in the castle with a partial lake view, for up to four guests: a bedroom, a living room with a sofa bed and a fully equipped kitchen. Guests share the castle terrace with its panorama over Montreux and Lake Geneva.
“This was our first trip to Montreux and we had a wonderful time. … We also loved hearing the faint sound of Swiss cowbells coming from the cow pasture adjacent to our room. The view from Château du Châtelard is breathtaking.”
“This was such a gorgeous place to stay! The view is unbeatable, the apartment is a real treat, and the grounds are like a fairy tale. It's a quick walk down the hill to the town, and especially easy to get to the Montreux ferry landing to take the boat anywhere you'd like on the lake.”
“This is a beautiful place for our family to stay. It is full of personality and character and we really enjoyed it. The “chill zone” was an amazing place to have our dinner and look out over the lake, up at the mountains and across at the castle. … We would stay here again!”
“Excellent communication, super clean and beautifully decorated apartment with great views and authentic castle experience. All rooms in our apartment had individually controlled radiators so temperature could be increased to suit personal taste in each room.”
“One of a kind! We had a wonderful stay and the room was much better than the pictures show. … There are cute cows on the property, a wonderful terrace to relax in as well as the vineyards. I would definitely stay here again!”
“Amazing view. The castle is full of life and life of that time. … I did not want to leave. The castle has a very relaxing atmosphere.”
“How cool to say you're staying in a castle! The views are amazing- from the courtyard and the windows. The beds are comfy, the place is pretty spacious and overall I enjoyed my stay. Also it's actually really easy to walk down from the castle into town, or to the train.”
“We spent a really nice time at the castle enjoying the view and sunsets from the castle‘s court and outside lounge! … The hosts are very friendly!”
