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L'Etable - Cottage that overlooks miles of woodland

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Outdoor dining
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Pool
Property grounds

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 380 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Map
Puyjourdes
  • Ferme Equestre Chez Valdine
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Château de Cénevières
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Pech Merle Cave
    ‪36 min drive‬
  • Cahors (ZAO-Lalbenque)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Master Bedroom

1 Double Bed and 1 Crib

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

L'Etable - Cottage that overlooks miles of woodland

THE PROPERTY

L'Etable comprises of 1 bedroom on the mezzanine and the sitting room that looks out over the swimming pool to the expansive countryside. The house is perfect for a couple but can accommodate one more person on a clic-clac in the living room.

The kitchen is equipped with modern appliances including an induction stove, combination microwave / oven, large fridge freezer, dishwasher and washing machine. The dining table comfortably seats 4 as does the living space. The bathroom offers a modern shower. The upstairs bedroom is accessed via a modern spiral staircase. The private terrace is decked out with lounges and is only meters from the pool.

For the colder seasons, L'Etable has a wood burner, central heating and a heated towel rail in the shower room, making it a cosy retreat for the snowy or autumn periods.
Please note, guests need to buy their own firewood. It will not be provided.

L'Etable shares a large 15 metre pool with one other Gite. Please note the pool is open from 1st June - 30th September and is an ambient temperature. The pool may be heated on request however this will incur an additional daily charge for which the guests will be responsible.

Guests can sit on the terrace overlooking the pool, lay by the pool and also have access to lawns, table tennis and play ground that are shared with 3 other gites on the large property.

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LOCATION
L'Etable is in the quiet village of Puyjourdes. Visiting the charming Market towns of Cajarc and Limogne both of which are 10 kilometers away and have markets on Saturday and Sunday respectively. Other towns to visit include Villeneuve-du-Rouergue, St.-Cirq-Lapopie and Figeac where Champollion of Rosetta Stone fame was born.

To work off the good food and take a break from the pool there are plenty of Road and Mountain Bike riding paths around the village and in the wider LOT region. Our favourite is the bike and walking track to Carjac. Horse riding, walking, kayaking, swimming, water skiing, caving, climbing, parapenting are all within a easy drive or bike ride. A favourite of the kids (from 7 to 70 !!) is the rope course with various levels of difficulty finishing with a flying fox over the lake. All of these are within 15 kilometres.

Property manager

Hamish John Reid

Languages

English, French

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Not suitable for small children as no fence
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Upon request only
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
The house must be left clean and tidy. The cost of cleaning is not included. The swimming pool will be open from 1 June.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed GBP 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Puyjourdes

Located in Puyjourdes, this cottage is in a rural area and near theme parks. Loc Dieu Abbey and Château de Cénevières are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Ferme Equestre Chez Valdine and Ecomusée de Cuzals. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Puyjourdes

What's nearby

  • Ferme Equestre Chez Valdine - 8 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Château de Cénevières - 16 min drive - 15.8 km
  • Château de la Reine Margot - 18 min drive - 20.3 km
  • Chemin de Halage - 30 min drive - 28.2 km
  • Pech Merle Cave - 36 min drive - 34.0 km

Getting around

  • Villefranche-de-Rouergue Station - 24 min drive
  • Rodez (RDZ-Marcillac) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Le Président - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪La Pause - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Bar Tabac P M U - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Wood's Lot - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪La Petite Folie - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does L'Etable - Cottage that overlooks miles of woodland have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is L'Etable - Cottage that overlooks miles of woodland pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at L'Etable - Cottage that overlooks miles of woodland?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at L'Etable - Cottage that overlooks miles of woodland?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is L'Etable - Cottage that overlooks miles of woodland located?

This family-friendly Puyjourdes cottage is located in a rural location, steps from Causses du Quercy Regional Natural Park and within 9 mi (15 km) of Loc Dieu Abbey and Maison des Arts Georges Pompidou. Phosphatiere du Cloup d'Aural and Château de Cénevières are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

6/10 Okay

gilbert c.

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Check-in, listing accuracy

Le pire et le meilleur

J'avais choisi cette location-la plus chère- car il y avait chauffage central et poêle à bois.Il ne me faut que quelques minutes pour comprendre que la réalité est loin des mots et des photos ! Heureusement, j'arrive seul, je dois aller chercher ma compagne à la gare de Cahors, quelques heures après. Car il n'y a pas de chauffage central, et le logement est froid et humide : un climatiseur envoie de l'air chaud vers le plafond, un radiateur mobile fait ce qu'il peut et un déshumidificateur de même ! Le poêle à bois se révélera complètement inefficace, et j'avais amené avec moi du bon bois, vivant à la campagne et chauffé avec un "bon" poêle à bois !Le propriétaire, très gentil, est pris au dépourvu, n'ayant sans doute jamais cru que quelqu'un viendrait début janvier dans"ce trou perdu", d'ailleurs il n'habite là, certainement très agréable l'été ! Devant mon désarroi, très vite il me propose, si cela nous convient, l'appart qu'il occupe, pour le lendemain si nous ne voulons pas rester dans la location prévue. Et nous déménagerons, le dimanche dans un grand appart, juste à côté, sur trois niveaux et bien chauffé ! Et nous passons un bon séjour, agréable, grâce à la gentillesse du propriétaire. Expérience "normale" quand on croit les mots et les photos de l'industrie touristique. Ceux qui lisent ces mots, ont-ils une idée où se trouve l'endroit de cette location ? Dans quelque temps, je vérifierai si elle est toujours proposée en toute saison avec son chauffage central !
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clémence D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Splendeur du Lot

Le gîte est charmant, vue magnifique et calme absolu. A moins de 15 minutes plein de choses à faire (balades, canoë, cheval, phosphatieres...) et proche de St cirq la popie et Cahors. Hamish est super, toujours souriant et avec de belles valeurs de partage. Oui il y a des insectes (guêpes, moustiques) mais le cadre est tellement beau qu'on passe de merveilleux moments sur la terrasse qui donne sur la piscine. Merci pour tout Hamish !
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Niklas E., Sweden

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic holiday

One of the best places we have rented for our summer vacation. Quiet and peaceful and fantastic surroundings The cottage was tastefully renovated and were fully equipped with dishwasher and a modern bathroom. Robert and Mariëtte who were taking care of us and the cottage were very nice and helpful. The big swimmingpool were awesome. Also Hamish John Reid who we rented the cottage from were very helpful. We recommend to rent this place. // Niklas and Monica
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Arne K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spacious property in a dreamlike location

The property offers enough space for a family, with the possibility to get together or have time to themselves. The area is quiet and lets you relax quickly and well. Nevertheless, shopping and leisure facilities are within easy reach. We had a great time and can only recommend the stay.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

jean-paul j.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Bel endroit rustique et authentique

Charme du gîte et du village Bons plans culinaires de Kathy Accueil gourmand de Kathy
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

PIERRE F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cadre parfait et logement agréable

Cadre parfait dans un logement très bien équipé.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Aliénor D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Un petit coin de paradis

Nous avons passé un excellent séjour dans le gîte, qui est très bien placé et équipé! L'accueil et le suivi de Kathy pendant le séjour ont été vraiment top, elle a été aux petits soins pour nous! La piscine est très agréable, et il y a beaucoup d'activités aux alentours.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

claire c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Séjour au calme

La prestation est conforme à l annonce. La vue est superbe, la piscine est top, la maison est toute mignonne et fraîche (important par 40°c). Merci à Kathy pour son accueil, sa disponibilité, et ses bons tuyaux.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Anne-Laure T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent gîte!

Accueil exceptionnel par Cathy ! Encore merci ! Gîte rénové avec beaucoup de charme, emplacement très calme et vue imprenable sur la campagne environnante ! Bref je conseille vivement !
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2020

8/10 Good

Philippe H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Belle région à découvrir à partir de ce gîte agréable et au calme

Joli point de vue sur la campagne environnante avec piscine toujours à 25 C° ! Bon équipement général .
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Aurélya G.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication

charmant et très agréable

le jardin, la terrasse, et l'intérieur sont très agréables, et la vue, une merveille !
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

SYLVIANE B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent... du calme

Que le bruit des cloches de l'église, des vaches et le chant du coq... trop bien ! Excellent accueil... logement avec tout le nécessaire. Beaucoup de calme... reposant ! Je reviendrai !
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Mie M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Prachtige locatie

Zeer aangenaam verblijf met mooi zwembad. Netheid liet wat te wensen over.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Sarah R.

chouette lieu

L'endroit est beau et relativement bien entretenu... même si le nettoyage n'était pas tip top et que de notre point de vue, il manquait quelques informations pratico pratique sur le coin ( passage du boulanger dans le village, sorties spécifiques à faire dans la région mises à jour...). Nous aimons les cadres bucoliques et surtout, créer du lien avec les gens du coin... ici, un peu difficile avec la barrière de la langue et le manque d'info. Pour deux adultes avec un bébé, endroit super.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Gilles B.

Charmante habitation dans une jolie région

Le Lot bénéficie d'un très beau patrimoine culturel. La région est très belle. L'habitation est très typique et bénéficie d'un bel équipement avec une très jolie piscine. Les relations sont simples pour de bonnes vacances.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Eliza T.

Such a beautiful place we had a really nice and relaxed time.

The house has everything you need and the pool is just amazing!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Ferdinand D.

C'est la 5e année que nous séjournons dans "l'Etable" à notre entière satisfaction.

La combinaison dans un bâtiment ancien avec le confort contemporain nous plait. Le lieu est très calme et situé à 10km de Limognes, village sympa où on trouve tout pour se ravitailler. La propriété est bien entretenue; la piscine de qualité.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Lysiane S.

Gîte rural

Concernant le gîte l'étable : gîte très rustique et rénové par le propriétaire. Cuisine complète avec lave-vaisselle et machine à laver, mais pas très nette. Les poubelles étaient vidées mais pas nettoyées à l'intérieur et l'air conditionné, si il est présent, ne l'utilisez pas si vous ne voulez pas que la cuisine soit inondée! Le linge de maison était propre et sentait bon le frais ainsi que la chambre à coucher avec un bon lit, bon matelas et des propres draps. La salle de bain était assez fonctionnelle, une douche qui vous donne de l'eau bien chaude, un sèche cheveux, bac à linge etc... Comme c'est un gîte rural, des toiles d’araignées un peu partout. Les housses des fauteuils ne sont pas d'une propreté éclatante et la wifi est d'une lenteur exécrable. La terrasse est bien telle que sur la photo, et vous donne une vue splendide sur la région. La piscine est assez propre, sans plus. La propriétaire qui nous a reçu à notre arrivée ne parle pas beaucoup le français et nous l'avons juste vue ce jour là et puis plus du tout, même pas le jour de notre départ. La région est très jolie, et vous avez l'occasion de faire de grandes balades à partir du village. Le village le plus proche est Cajarc où vous trouverez boulangerie, boucher, casino et super marché, soit 12 km.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jean claude D.

Emma est une personne merveilleuse toujours à l'écoute des ses hôtes sommes partis à rodes regrets

Maison très agréable au calme absolu on entend juste les oiseaux tout le confort est là c'est vraiment les vacances
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Valerie P.

Excellent séjour

J'ai séjournè dans l'Etable en hiver mais malgré tout j'ai pu apprécier la beauté et le calme du site. Le logement correspondait en tous points a ce que je recherchais. Tres bon séjour pour faire un break. Et de nombreux sites a proximitè.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Ros and Tony D., Matarangi Coromandel New Zealand

A seemingly timeless part of South France, Puyjourdes. Exceptionally beautiful, in history.

It's not difficult to relax here at the Reid's part of the world. Miles of beautiful scenery every which way. You definitely need a car, or a sturdy bike!! Villages every few kilometres, just head out of the village and it's not far to anywhere. Experience a natural rural South France. Facilities are modern and kitchens well equipped with everything you need for at least a week. A good washing machine is a plus when you're on the road for some weeks. And to cook good food is a pleasant change.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

rachel m.

L'Etable en Aout 2014

Un joli gîte très bien équipé dans une magnifique région. Séjour rendu très agréable par la gentillesse et la discrétion d'Emma et Amisch. A recommander vivement.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Elaine B.

Idyllic

Our Stay was perfect, The villa was just what we needed and the surrounds and views were truly beautiful. We were able to see the wonderful views from the living area, total relaxation which is what we were hoping for and we certainly got it. The dips in the lovely pool cooled us off to do a bit more relaxing in the sun. The village was so friendly and we became regulars in the bar in the nearby town! Certainly a place we will never forget. Thank you Emma. Elaine & Freddie, Hull.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Andrea H.

Andrea, Klaus und Einstein

Wer einmal absolut abschalten und sich entspannen will, der ist hier auf alle Fälle richtig! Wir (2 Erwachsene und Hund) haben uns sehr wohl im L`ètable gefühlt. Die Aussicht von der Terrasse ist einfach traumhaft, das Dorf wirkt verwunschen, sauber und leuchtend. Man ist völlig für sich. Der Zugang zum kleinen Ferienhaus sowie zum großen erfolgt separat. Lediglich den Pool muss man sich mit den Bewohnern des großen Ferienhauses teilen. Am Pool kann es dann unter Umständen auch mal lebhafter zugehen. Ansonsten sind wir völlig begeistert. Für Hundebesitzer ist es noch wichtig zu wissen, dass der eigene Bereich nicht eingezäunt ist. Der Hund muss also schon ein wenig diszipliniert sein, wenn die anderen Gäste nicht von ihm besucht werden wollen.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Stabina R.

Dream vacation in a picture-perfect setting

This is one of most beautiful and serene places we have ever vacationed, it is almost hard to believe that such places exist in real life and not only in pretty calendars or coffee table books. Everything was perfect - the L'Etabl cottage, the surroundings, the hosts. The L'Etabl cottage is beautifully restored with all modern amenities and yet retaining its original character and charm. The owners have done an amazing job rebuilding it to make it comfortable, aesthetically stunning and very well maintained. It was just magical having breakfasts on the terrace overlooking the pool and the vast green fields. Combined with the natural beauty of the area, this makes it a perfect vacation spot where you truly forget that there is a busy world out there. Puyjourdes village itself is sweet, quiet, colorful and full of character. The central street is lined with centuries old houses, there are flowers on all window sills and porches. The village has no stores but the produce van drives through every day delivering fresh bread and all the staples, it rolls through the village honking and people, just like in movies, come out of their homes to buy bread and chat with the driver. If you like to hike or take walks, there are dozens of paths all around, and because it is Europe, there are a lot of public byways and trails, we walked for hours and hours and did not see a single "Keep out" or "No Trespassing" sign that you see on every step in the US. Local people are very friendly and welcoming and although I do not speak French, I had several "conversations" that consisted of lots of mimicking and hand gesturing. Outside Puyjordes close by there are many beautiful historic towns with well-preserved castles, cobble stone streets and the famous blue shutters. There are excellent farmers markets near by and plenty of restaurants for all tastes and budgets. A fantastic place all around! We highly recommend it and hope to return there at some point. We traveled from the West coast of the USA.

About the host

Hosted by Hamish John Reid

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Hamish and Emma lived in the village until work and family pulled them back to the UK. Hamish is an environmental engineer and has dedicated 1000's of hours transforming the farm building in Puyjourdes to the houses they are today. Emma is a nurse and mother to their 2 children.

Why they chose this property

The views, a big pool, peaceful village surrounded by market towns, great cycling, kayaking, horse riding, food and wine.

Languages:

English, French
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