Charming Caylus Holiday Farmhouse with Private heated Pool in Midi-Pyrenees, France / Great Views Reviews

This is a beautifully and very tastefully restored old farm house in a very peaceful location. It is very well equiped, nice furniture, comfortable beds, nice linens, kitchen appliances: this is a real home. There are 2 separate upstairs: 1 leading to a room with a queen bed and en-suite bathroom (perfect for a couple); the other with a queen bed room, a kids room (2 small singles, so kids of 12-13 years max), a bathroom and another queen bed on the landing at the top of staircase (so this works well for a family with kids). There is a further queen bed in the living room: perfect for a teenager (or2) to spend the night. There also is a full bath on the ground floor between kitchen and living room. You can spend days on the property sitting on the different patios, by the pool, underneath the "gazebo" enjoying the surroundings, views, sounds while spending time with family or friends. The surrounding country side is equally spectacular and lends itself to hikes or biking (if in shape: it is rolling up&down). The nearby historic towns (25-45 min away: St Antonin Noble Val, St Cirq La Popie, Bruniquel, Penne etc, etc...) are equally spectacular, well worth the visit and have great restaurants serving local gastronomy.

Dealing with Camilla, the owner, was a pleasure from start to finish. Her career involves property and Hollywood, and she certainly brings that experience to bear in how she presents her beautiful French home for her guests. Everything was as described in the description, and the house was fabulously appointed throughout, mixing the most modern appliances and facilities, with the great character of the building. The location is truly private, and the peaceful ambience is apparent as soon as we stopped the engine after a long drive. The house was very very clean, with a lovely welcome pack, and ice already made up for that first important relaxing drink. It is located in one of the most scenic parts of France, so gave us the opportunity to explore out and about, as well as spending time by the pool. A very useful welcome pack gives all the details you will need. The Pigionere is indeed stunning, and we were tickled to buy a postcard in Cahors with its picture on. I wholly recommend as a great place to stay in France, and am sure all who follow us will enjoy a great holiday.

We were lucky enough to spend 2 weeks here and we had a fantastic stay at the farmhouse and were so sad to leave. The house is exceptionally well equipped and comfortable without losing any of its immense character. The beds and pillows were really very comfortable as was the day bed in the library. The location is simply stunning, rolling fields, beautiful views and tranquility. You really do feel comfortable and relaxed here and was just what we needed to recharge our batteries. The pigeoniere is truly magnificent and a real feature of the wonderful gardens. We particularly enjoyed watching the sunsets and deer in the field and the hawks flying overhead whilst we sipped French fizz. There are ample places to sit and take in the beauty and peace and quiet. We did venture for days out and meals and there are some very pretty villages and good restaurants we visited nearby. The walks, particularly by the source and old monastery, are not to be missed. The owners were very helpful and responded to any queries or to provide directions to find the gems very quickly. The information provided was very accurate and informative. We also found the French caretakers very helpful and pleasant. I would most certainly recommend this property to anyone seeking a relaxing holiday in beautiful surroundings in a magical place. We are already planning to return.

Four gals and I stayed here the last week of September, 2013.,each having her own space. We were completely charmed by this ancient stone building turned into a sumptuous home away from home. The photos do not do it justice. The layout of the large grounds, and sitting areas provide for gathering together or for experiencing quiet and solitude, as desired. Comfortable cushions are provided for all furniture and lovely umbrellas for shade where needed. The interior is furnished with lovely and comfortable furniture and the kitchen is absolutely complete. The wood burning fireplace set the scene for cozy evenings with warmth and a comforting glow. The house is well located for day trips to historic and beautiful villages and to the prehistoric caves at Pech Merle which are a must. The beddng is sumptuous and so welcome after a long day of sightseeing and tasting of the great local wines.We took long leisurely walks in the evenings along old dirt roads, even discovering the old Monastery. We highly recommend this lovely, well equipped home. The owners were most accommodating and did everything to welcome us. We would love to go back again and again.

We followed clear directions to find a spotlessly clean property, exactly as advertised. The kitchen was very well furnished and "user-friendly" for those meals where we ate in, with provisions from nearby marchés. There are also very good restaurants nearby. Country walks along the farm roads were a pleasure for us and our dog, followed by a swim for the humans in the pool. Lots of good nooks for a quiet read - or siesta! Those planning a stay at La Pigonniere should plan for any very tall people (6' plus) to use the master bedroom, as the guest bedroom ceiling levels reflect the days when people were shorter. This was not a problem for us or for the couple accompanying us, however. We would definitely return.

Myself, my husband, our 12 year old son, my mother and father have just returned from a wonderful stay at this property. If you are after a chilled out, home-from-home stay in south-west France, this is the place to go! The house has been decorated and furnished beautifully with the finishing touches (e.g. crisp linen and an abundance of towels) giving you the luxury of feeling you are at home! The setting is amazing, with rolling hills surrounding the grounds, just stunning! No expense has been spared at making the most out of the property and making a stay here out of this world!