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Beautiful restored farmhouse with pool, very private.

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Exterior
A very special location
La Poumayrette and the view to the west
Pool
Exterior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 10245 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Map
Penne, Occitanie
  • Forteresse de Penne
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Office du Tourisme de Bruniquel
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Saint Roch Chapel
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Montauban (XMW)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Beautiful restored farmhouse with pool, very private.

La Poumayrette is a large stone-built farmhouse, situated on the edge of the Gresigne Forest at the head of a valley with wonderful views, the villa is surrounded by fields and meadows. Accommodation includes two large double bedrooms (one en-suite) and three twins with two further bathrooms. The fully fitted modern kitchen includes washing machine, dishwasher, gas hob and large electric oven. The dining room has a large farmhouse table to seat ten. The lounge comprises a comfortable seating area with TV and DVD player ,with a selection of DVDs. A blue tooth speaker is available for your music.There is a large open fire for cooler evenings in spring and autumn. Adjoining the lounge is a games area with full size table tennis table and selection of games and books. The house is surrounded by beautiful gardens. A range of outdoor furniture is provided including large and small tables, chairs, parasols, loungers and cushions. BBQ equipment is available. The large pool with alarm and child-friendly steps at shallow end is fully maintained.
The house benefits from full fibre internet access with no restrictions.

We can supply a child travel cot, highchair, stairgate and hairdryer.

There is unlimited wifi.


Golf: There are several first class golf courses within easy reach. Of particular note is Palmola golf club which is an 18 hole course between Albi and Toulouse.

Walking: The area is a paradise for walkers and ramblers. The terrain ranges from quiet lanes through sleepy villages to the grandeur of the Aveyron river gorges with some testing ascents and descents!

Full details of a wide range of suggested walks and maps can be found at the house, or can be emailed to you.

Cycling: This areas attraction for cyclists has long been a French secret, but now increasing numbers of cyclists from abroad are coming to experience its pleasures and challenges! Whether you are looking for a gentle meander along the lanes as a prelude to an excellent lunch in one of the local restaurants, to test your skills on one of the many off road trails, or for hill training for your next triathlon, this area is for you.

There are two mountain bikes for your use at the house.

Property manager

Anne Cadman

Languages

English, French

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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 and a first aid kit

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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

Penne

Located in Penne, this holiday home is in a rural area. Forteresse de Penne and Saint Roch Chapel are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Château-musée du Cayla and Garden of Paradise. Travelling with kids? Consider Gaillac Miniature Trains and Base de Loisirs des 3 Lacs. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Penne, Occitanie

What's nearby

  • Forteresse de Penne - 11 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Office du Tourisme de Bruniquel - 13 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Saint Roch Chapel - 24 min drive - 20.3 km
  • Museum of Sugar and Chocolate Arts - 34 min drive - 26.0 km
  • Albi Cathedral - 49 min drive - 48.4 km

Getting around

  • Caussade Station - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Au Cabanon de Puycelsi - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Café des Mesures Penne du Tarn - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Taverne du Temps - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Restaurant les Bastides - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Le Toma Hawk - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Beautiful restored farmhouse with pool, very private. have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Beautiful restored farmhouse with pool, very private. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Beautiful restored farmhouse with pool, very private.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful restored farmhouse with pool, very private.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful restored farmhouse with pool, very private. located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly holiday home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Forteresse de Penne, Musée La Villa des Peintres and Office du Tourisme de Bruniquel. Château-musée du Cayla and Saint Roch Chapel are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Daniël L.

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Awesome

Beautiful house. Awesome location. Thank you so much.
Stayed 21 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda P., London

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Beautiful countryside escape

We had a glorious stay in La Poumayrette. The house is spacious and well equipped. We particularly enjoyed bbqs enjoying the views. The countryside is spectacular.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Martin O., Leiden, Nederland

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A wonderful stay

A beautiful house in a beautiful and quiet area. Nice views. Lots of space in and arround the house. Very nice and large swimmingpool. Beds were for a few of us (allmost 2 meters and 95+ kilograms) too small and could have been a bit firmer. Communication with owner was very fine. We had a very nice stay and a wonderful holiday.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert F., Chelmsford, UK

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The best sunset view and lovely large house with pool

We had a great stay and there's plenty to see relatively nearby. Lots of kitchen equipment, wifi was fine and the pool was a great size. The views were amazing too. definitely follow the advice of the owners to view nearby ancient villages and we went quite far out one day to Carcassone as it's incredible but a 2 hour drive. Lots local though. The supermarket around 15 mins drive away too. Recommended!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

KAREN M.

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Peaceful tranquility in a beautiful farmhouse in Tarn

Our whole group had a fantastic stay in this beautiful house which is situated on a hillside with the most beautiful views. The house is surrounded by forests and fields and it’s teeming wildlife and makes a perfect spot to relax and unwind. The house is very well equipped and we rustled up great meals in the well equipped kitchen using the fantastic local produce. The pool area is lovely with lots of sun beds and umbrellas and there are plenty of games/ table tennis to entertain everyone. The views from the house are really special and watching sunsets from the front terrace was a favourite daily routine. This area is one of our favourites in France with so many lovely ancient villages to visit and plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities. We loved the Sunday market in St Antonin , we visited Albi and Najac which were our longest trips out at just under an hour and many other villages very close by. The castles at Penne and Bruniquel are both well worth visiting. We’ll definitely be back!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nigel G., Hawkhurst

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Wonderful stay in French Countryside

If you are looking to escape the hustle and bustle of modern life then this is surely it. Really quiet except for the sounds of birds and the occasional deer roaming in the fields next to you. Lovely house with stunning views and great pool. 20 mins from main supermarket and just 10 mins to local shops. We loved it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gavin S.

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The best holiday house yet!

We have stayed in several holiday houses in France, and this has definitely been our favourite. Location is outstanding. Best ever view from a washing line! The track to the house looks a little challenging, but caused us no problems and luckily we didn't meet anyone coming the other way in the whole week. The space in the house is wonderful. Huge rooms with loads of comfortable seating both inside and out. Bedrooms are comfortable and the whole house is clean and well-stocked with everything you need. Plenty of plates, cooking pots and pans and even a good range of herbs and spices. Lots of board games, books and even a table-tennis table. One suggestion which would have made our stay an 11/10 would have been bigger towels as the ones provided whilst clean, fresh and fluffy were a tad on the small side. We solved that by buying some larger ones at the supermarket. The pool is beautiful. Clean and in a stunning setting. We regularly had birds of prey overhead as we swam. It is easy to keep cool at this house. It feels beautifully cool inside and the hillside setting means there is always a pleasant breeze. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend this stunning house.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

belinda g.

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Holiday in the hills

An amazing house, full of charm, beautiful farm house, so much space. Everything you need, only wished our teenagers used WiFi less, but on such hot days it suited them and we got our peace and quiet listening to the birds and wildlife, swimming in the refreshing pool. Lovely touches with a trinket box for my jewellery, hand cream by the sink, flowers we were happy to water. lovely eating areas, great TV, again for teenagers, but great to watch The Commonwealth Games. Stunning views across the hills, beautiful sunsets and The stars were amazing. Lovely villages and rivers for days out, great shops. Loved the day of canoeing on the river, and float up to cafes. The house has everything you need, clean comfortable beds. Fans in each room, but loved the windows open listening to the sounds. Great Market in The Beautiful San Antonin de Val, Penne lovely as to Surrounding villages, The Pool…❤️ Great memories made, Very sad to leave . Loved this Place
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

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A perfect holiday in a perfect place

My husband and I decided to splash out and book ourselves a lovely get away from it all holiday where we could properly relax and enjoy the French countryside. Having spotted the property on the website we stopped looking immediately knowing we had found our ideal holiday home. The house was absolutely fantastic. Well maintained, and even bigger than the pictures suggested, it had absouletly everything you could need. Pool, barbecue, games, maps, bikes, recipes, DVDs and books to name but a few things! The kitchen was very well equipped (it even featured a dishwasher) and the Super U at Negrepelisse (20 minutes away) was ideal for getting all the shopping. Anne was really helpful in the run up to the holiday and supplied useful suggestions as well as perfect directions from the airport. This was then supported by a welcome pack by Laurette, which was a nice surprise as it allowed us to have a well needed cuppa and our first of many taste of French bread. The local area is absolutely fantastic and we would definitely reccommend visits to the local villages of Penne, Bruniquel, Puycelsi and St Antonin (the Sunday market was excellent). We also visited Cordes sur Ciel, Najac and Carcassonne - all very worthwhile. The biggest trip we took was to the Pyrenees for the day. My husband being a Tour de France fan was keen to visit Col d'Aspin and the Col du Tormalet. We also vistied the Cirque de Gavarnie - what a view. We had intended to visit lots of places but the house, pool and surrounding location were just too nice to leave and with the weather hot and sunny most days getting in the car just didn't seem worthwhile. The pool and barbecue were certainly well used during our two week stay. We saw some amazing sunsets during our visit. The view from the living room over the valley left us in awe as night after night we were privileged to see the sky turn an array of reds, oranges and yellows. We also some some great wildlife - deer, buzzards, eagles, lizards, frogs and the biggest bees I've ever seen. In short La Poumayrette was everything we thought it would be and more. We would thoroughly recommend it to anyone looking for a peaceful get away from it all holiday in a charming part of the world. The biggest honour we can probably pay it is that we already hope to return there next year despite having never ever returned to the same place on holiday in our 20 years together!

8/10 Good

Daniel P.

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Séjour dans un lieu remarquablement calme

Très bon séjour dans un lieu très calme mais difficile d'accès (chemins forestiers). Maison très propre, spacieuse avec de nombreux équipements et superbe piscine très bien entretenue.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martine S.

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EXCELLENTES VACANCES

TRES BELLE MAISON , BIEN AMENAGEE , GRANDE PISCINE BIENVENUE POUR PETITS ET GRANDS .... A RENOUVELER SANS MODERATION !!!!!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

gerard P.

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Calme et repos

En pleine nature, maison avec beaucoup de charme, spacieuse, confortable, très bien équipée et très propre. Jardin très agréable, mais la météo capricieuse n'a pas permis d'en profiter au maximum. Idéale pour les amoureux de la nature et le calme. Nous avons eu la visite de biches et de salamandres notamment. La région est à recommander (nombreuses forêts et visites des environs). Merci à Anne pour sa gentillesse et également à Marcus pour sa disponibilité. Il n'a pas hésité à se déplacer et à répondre à nos sollicitations.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Dominique G.

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Excellente semaine en famille

Nous avons passé une très bonne semaine en famille dans cette maison magnifique à l’environnement incroyable. La piscine est superbe, la maison très bien équipée.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Caroline B.

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Séjour

Bonjour Séjour parfait merci Je voulais préciser qu'il y a quand même des petits habitants sous le toit de la chambre au dessus du salon Dans la petite salle de bain il y a un problème d'écoulement du coup nous avons évité de prendre des douches dans celle ci Tout était top sinon l'annonce est très fidèle à la réalité Merci mille fois Caroline
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Laura B.

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De bonnes vacances

Nous avons passés une belle semaine à penne. Le cadre verdoyant est reposant et calme. La piscine est très agréable et la maison bien équipée. Seul point négatif le chemin qui mène à la maison est assez accidenté ce qui rend les balades en vélos et en pousettes difficile pour les enfants. Nous recommandons ce lieu pour les familles qui cherchent du calme et de la tranquillité mais un peu moins pour les ados qui se trouverons excentrés des animations des grandes villes.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

bruno n.

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Très belle maison dans un calme total

Une très jolie maison, restaurée et entretenue avec goût. Piscine superbe jouxtant la maison. Calme absolu, aucune autre maison a moins de 500 mètres. Les voisins les plus visibles sont les chevreuils, tous les soirs! Tous les villages environnants sont tous plus jolis les uns que les autres, Bruniquel, Penne, Castelnau, Puycelsi...
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Antoine N.

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Nature

Nous avons beaucoup apprécié notre séjour dans cette maison isolée dans une très belle nature; rencontres quotidiennes avec biches et faons. Intendance et ravitaillement à bien organiser du fait de l’éloignement des commerces (20-30 minutes), en échange de la quiétude absolue. Très recommandable.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Charazade T.

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Sérénité absolue

Nous avons passé de bons moments de détente et de rigolade au sein d’une demeure pleine de charme, spacieuse, bien équipée...avec une magnifique piscine😀 si vous cherchez de la tranquillité pour vous détendre cette maison est parfaite 👍

10/10 Excellent

Shakti T.

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Week in July with family group of 10

Excellent pre trip communication with owner Anne who is super helpful !The farmhouse is as beautiful as in the picture, lovely inside space and thoughtful provisions, utensils etc. Excellent pool. So peaceful and butterflies were amazing! It’s somewhat remote, which was unnerving for some of our city accustomed party, but once persuaded outside they too enjoyed the outside space. Surprisingly no flies / pests!Must play boules! Fantastic fun! Even got to see the Tour de France pass by a km away!!! Fabulous places to visit not far. Loved Cordes-sur-Ciel. Need to plan shopping for food as larger stores are 30 -40 minutes or so . We needed more fans as weather was hot and were swiftly reimbursed. Met the housekeepers as we were leaving who were lovely. Excellent value and highly recommended! Thanks so much! This place certainly lived up to its reviews!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Stuart M., Devon

Excellent

Stone farmhouse restoration with lovely garden. Perfect. Seclusion. Only noise is wildlife which is varied and interesting (Lizards/Deer/butterflies in abundance/humming bird moths/Jays/nightingales/amongst many others). Facilities great. Beautiful house and spot great. Pool super with views over the wooded valley. Stunning sunsets. Plenty of space indoors and outdoors for family meals. Accessible for markets and supermarkets about 9-13 miles away. Two fridge/freezers. TV with wifi. Table tennis table. Nearby country restaurants. Amazing gravity defying castles in nearby Bruniquel and Penne. Local Kayaking. Cordes sur Ciel easy drive away (medieval Artisanal Village-visit a must). You can do lots or as little as you wish. You can eat out or cook local produce at home or BBQ it. Washing machine and dishwasher in kitchen. Linger late into the warm evening with a glass of your favourite and let all cares and worries melt away. Embrace French lifestyle. We never go back to the same holiday home...this time however I think we will make an exception. Get thee behind me lad!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Anna H.

Far beyond our already very high expectations.

This wonderful farmhouse was all that the description says but so much more too ! You cannot really put into words the feeling of tranquillity, you have to experience it. Everything has been thought of for guests, there is so much space, a really flexible place to stay for friends or families. The pool was stunning, beautifully clean - you can swim with a view across the wild flower meadows ! The setting and the wildlife took our breath away, we didn't really want to go anywhere but exploring the immediate area was a delight, from the magical ruined chateau and castle at Bruniquel to the tottering chateau ruins at Penne, to the kayaking outing on the local river ! Evening meals at the front of the farmhouse looking all the way down the valley and listening to nightingales were the perfect way to end each day.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Katrien D.

Calme, repos, nature, fantastique!

Nous avons passé de très agréables vacances dans cet endroit fantastique, au milieu de la nature, ou on n' entend rien d' autre que les chants et les cris des oisseaux, et les cigales. La nuit, le ciel est couvert d' étoiles., fabuleux. La maison est très spacieuse et bien equipée. La présence de deux frigidaires/congélateurs offre un grand comfort et évite qu'il faut faire des courses chaque jour. La piscine est grande et bien entretenue. Les petits et grands enfants étaient ravis. La région offre beaucoup de jolies endroits à découvrir. En plus, les gens qui 's occupent de la maison sont très gentils et donnent beaucoup de confiance aux locataires, ce qui est très agréable! Il y a seulement un petit point qui était un peu gênant pour notre compagnie. Dans notre famille pas mal de personnes sont allergiques et plusieurs entre eux avait le néz bouché pendant la nuit et le matin. La cause était peut-être le tapis qui couvre le sol partout à l' étage ou se trouvent les chambres à coucher. A part de ça c était magnifique!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

clarence a.

Très agréable séjour

La maison est très agréable, totalement perdue dans un environnement préservé. Les chambres sont spacieuses. Notre séjour s'est très bien déroulé. à recommander !
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Gaelle P.

Idéal pour des vacances calmes et ressourssantes!

Nous étions 2 familles de 5 personnes avec des enfants de 5 à 12 ans! Nous avons été accueilli avec un cheese & wine ainsi que des fruits... Un accueil plus que sympa! Cette maison est idéale pour les enfants mais aussi pour les adultes! Maison très fonctionelle, pratique et spacieuse, que ce soit dans les pièces à vivre et dans les chambres. La cuisine est très bien équipée, avec 2 frigos, et de quoi cuisiner comme à la maison! La maison est située en pleine nature, entre les bois et les champs! La vue est superbe. Les enfants ont plein d'espace pour jouer (champs, bois, ...) et crier! Mais aussi pour aller à la découverte de la faune (lézard, serpent, biches, chauve souris, rapaces...). La piscine est tout le temps au soleil. En terme d'activité, la maison, même si pas au centre du village est super bien située. Idéal pour aller visiter Cordes, Bruniquel, Puycelscy, Antonin Noble val , Albi,... faire les caves à Gaillac, faire du Kanoyoning sur l'Avreyron ou encore faire des randonnées même au départ de la maison! IL y a vraiment de quoi s'occuper!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Mr B.

Just Wonderful

The best holiday ever was the unanimous vote from the whole family; all ten of us and three generations. Upon arrival we were simply blown away by the beautifully renovated house, its layout, internal space and of course the wonderful swimming pool. La Poumayrette is set in the most beautiful location and offers peace and tranquillity in abundance. On a practical level, the house worked really well with everything one needed to self cater and sufficient bathrooms for the ten of us. The house inside is comfortably furnished and there were enough sun loungers and cushions around the pool for everyone. The pool itself was efficiently serviced twice a week by a very friendly and chatty technician who probably has the best job in the world. Although there are no.immediate neighbours we did meet families who lived along the track and they were all ready to stop for a chat; all very nice. As we were in August we were spoilt for choice with things to do. The canoeing from St Antonin to Penne was fantastic and the less taxing pursuits of wine tasting and visiting some of the amazing bastides equally enjoyable. In conclusion, this has to be the perfect place to stay.

About the host

Hosted by Anne Cadman

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We bought La Poumayrette the year my third child was born and it became a wonderful family holiday home for many years as the children were growing up. Nowadays they visit with their friends and are keener on climbing than building dens in the forest! I live in Devon - so obviously have an affinity with the south west - and visit La Poumayrette regularly throughout the year. My main challenge is the garden! Temperatures can reach 40 in the summer and plunge to - 15 in the winter. Add the attentions of the deer and the wild boar and you can see the challenge! A big thank you to all the guests who care for it during their holiday.

Why they chose this property

We travelled extensively in France before buying the house. I just love the area: it's relaxed, unspoilt and local people are very welcoming. Lying beside the pool watching the buzzards and listening to the crickets is my idea of heaven!

What makes this property unique

La Poumayrette has something special to offer in every season. Summer's long hot days are wonderful, but in autumn you can hear the bellow of the rutting stags and their clashing antlers, and in Spring and early Summer the meadows are full of orchids and other wild flowers. I suppose what I love above all is that sitting on the terrace with a glass of wine in my hand I have spectacular views down the valley for over 50 kilometres without another house or human being in sight!

Languages:

English, French