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Perfect family holiday property with space to relax in rural setting

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Pool
Outdoor dining
Private kitchen
Dining
Room

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • A quiet escape
    Guests like the location for the peace and quiet.
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Private pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Saint-Salvy, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
  • Place, Church of Dominipech
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, La Maison de la Noisette
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, The Garden of Lilies
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Airport, Agen (AGF-La Garenne)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Perfect family holiday property with space to relax in rural setting

Beautifully restored and wonderfully situated farmhouse consisting of 8 x 6 metre barn with open plan kitchen, dining area and living room connected to house with four bedrooms (three doubles and one twin), one ensuite and two further bathrooms all with showers. The barn opens on to a large wood-framed covered terrace with 10 x 5 metre swimming pool close-by. The pool is opened from mid-June to early September, otherwise by prior arrangement with the owner. Good access to very private grounds consisting of tree-lined gardens and paddock. The pool has a removable fence surround that we leave in place through the summer whilst the pool is in use.

Great area for relaxing and sight-seeing - many bastide towns and villages, excellent restaurants, historical sites including castles forts and medieval sites. Cultural and gastronomic events with regular night-markets. Prune, nut, cheese and Fois Gras centres are fun to visit.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
We expect the house to be left as found on arrival i.e. clean and tidy. If this is not the case we reserve the right to deduct appropriate fee.
Saturday changeover only for high summer rate times.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 6810406
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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit

About the area

Saint-Salvy

Located in Saint-Salvy, this holiday home is in a rural area. Ferme et Musée du Pruneau and Musée des Beaux-Arts are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Domaine Calbo and Golf Club Agen Bon-Encontre. Travelling with kids? Consider The Garden of Lilies and Centre Culturel André-Malraux. Discover the area's water adventures with rafting and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.
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Saint-Salvy, Nouvelle-Aquitaine

What's nearby

  • Church of Dominipech - 7 min drive - 3.5 km
  • La Maison de la Noisette - 12 min drive - 6.9 km
  • The Garden of Lilies - 24 min drive - 20.8 km
  • Grotte de Lastournelle - 24 min drive - 26.4 km
  • Parc des Expositions - 31 min drive - 29.8 km

Getting around

  • Port-Sainte-Marie Station - 16 min drive
  • Agen (AGF-La Garenne) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Memphis Belle - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Arroyo Evenements - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪L'estaminet - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Le Fournil Gourmand - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Chatras David David - ‬19 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Perfect family holiday property with space to relax in rural setting have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Perfect family holiday property with space to relax in rural setting pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Perfect family holiday property with space to relax in rural setting ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Perfect family holiday property with space to relax in rural setting ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Perfect family holiday property with space to relax in rural setting ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Perfect family holiday property with space to relax in rural setting located?

This family-friendly Saint-Salvy holiday home is located in a rural location, 2.3 mi (3.6 km) from Church of Dominipech, and within 12 mi (20 km) of The Garden of Lilies and Ferme et Musée du Pruneau. Plage de Gazaille and La Maison de la Noisette are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eleanor S.

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

Fantastic Find

A beautiful property in a stunning location that is so peaceful, the view from the garden is a delight. The pool was a massive hit and allowed all to cool down after a hot day exploring. Probably the best stocked property we have stayed at, with everything that you need to self cater. The area has a lot to offer all within a 20minute drive, the summer night markets are a must and were enjoyed by all. If you want rural France that is not too touristy then this is a great location to go. We found everything from medieval villages, to theme parks, to caves and lots of fabulous food. Fantastic communication with Tim before our stay. Thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan B.

Lovely House, Beautiful Area.

We stayed here in late July/ early August. The house is deceptively large. Lovely open plan kitchen dining area with double bedrooms to the side. There is a nice covered area outside where we ate each night. The house has everything you need and there are supermarkets about a ten minute drive away to get your food and drink requirements. There are beautiful views over the adjacent fields. The whole area has a lovely relaxed feel to it and a very quiet pace of life. Don't come here if you're looking to party, but if you want to enjoy a glass of wine and unwind in beautiful countryside then this place is ideal. Thoroughly recommended.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 2 August 2023
Thanks Jonathan We are so glad that you found Menot an ideal place to unwind. We love it there and its great to know that the effort we have put into the house and its surrounding area have been worthwhile. Thank you so much for the very positive feedback. All the best. Tim and Renia Barling
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dieter G.

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

Can't ask for more ...

We came with our bikes to do some cycling along the canal de la Garonne and the river Lot, both within easy reach by car. With temperatures in the high 30s the best bits were shady sections of the canal bike path between Damazan and le Mas d'Agenais. At the house we spent a lot of time in the lovely pool. The house and gardens are in a quiet rural location, a welcome complete contrast to our usual city life. As a converted barn the house is full of character and there was everything we needed. We were happy to be left to our own devices but when we had a minor query Tim and Renia responded immediately to our email and sorted it out with their local lady. Other than sleeping or cooking we spent all our time at the house either at the pool or sitting on the shady verandah. The evening insects were of the ankle biting variety which was a bit annoying. Prayssas is a short drive away, easy parking, nice bakery and very good convenience store where you can also get cash.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 August 2023
We were so glad that Dieter and Rachel enjoyed their stay. They were perfect guests and we would be delighted if they were to return to the house in the future. Many thanks for the very positive review !
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nico V.

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

A gem in a quiet area.

We stayed here in July 2021. Communication with Tim and Renia was perfect from the start. Also during the stay it was clearly indicated who we could contact for questions about the pool, extra towels, ... The house is more spacious than the photos indicate, neat and the thick walls keep it cool. Four spacious bedrooms and three clean bathrooms. There is a large, well-equipped kitchen with more than enough cutlery, plates, glasses... The large garden is well maintained and offers a very nice view over the countryside. Because of the many trees you can find a place with shade all day long. There is also shade on the terrace from breakfast to dinner. The pool is large and cleaned regularly. There is a bakery with a wide range of bread and pastries in Prayssas at 5km (opens at 7am but then the offer is not complete. Better wait until 8am). In Aiguillon (15min drive) is an Intermarché. In Porte-Saint-Marie (12min drive) you can pick up pizza (Pizzaria 113). I would recommend this gem in a quiet area to anyone.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 2 August 2023
It was lovely to read Nico's comments. Of course we love the place too and this makes us so nostalgic after 2 years not going there. Can't wait to finally getting over next month ! It is always satisfying to know that people have had a really enjoyable and relaxing time at Menot as we put a lot of time and effort into the house and garden. It is worth saying that our team out there have been amazing during the pandemic and we owe them a debt of gratitude.
Verified

4/10 Poor

Maryvonne L.

Liked: Listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication
L’hébergement est conforme à la description de l’annonce.Il n’a pas toujours été facile de joindre le propriétaire.La propreté des lieux et de la piscine pourrait être améliorée. Cela reste un endroit calme pour passer des vacances en famille.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Frans d.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Het inchecken met de toegezonden codes ging makkelijk en de keuken had alle voorzieningen om met 7 personen te verblijven.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

djamila h.

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

Séjour août 2023

Tres belle maison, fonctionnelle et très bien équipée. Les chambres sont grandes et il y a assez de salles de bains pour que chaque membre de la famille vivent à son rythme. La vue est formidable, le jardin est grand et possède des arbres fruitiers. Enfin la piscine est grande, on se baigne dans un havre de paix avec une vue magnifique.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

kristof v.

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rustig en mooi

het was een heel mooi huisje, mooier dan op de foto's. de omgeving was mooi, winkels op 15 min rijden alleen spijtig dat we elke dag moesten water bij vullen in het zwembad, zodat het water wel koud was. hopelijk is het hersteld tegen de volgende zomer, want het is daar heel gezellig en heel leuk
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Milan v.

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

Mooie plek, fantastisch uitzicht

Wat een fijn, mooi gelegen, plek is dit. Het uitzicht is fantastisch. Het huis is van alle gemakken voorzien.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Dian K.

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Heerlijk huis.

Geweldig huis op een prachtige plek. Heerlijk zwembad en het huis is heel compleet. We hebben genoten.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

nouvel p.

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

Belle prestation.

Très belle maison fonctionnelle, manque un peu d'éclairage à l'extérieur sinon parfait. A recommander !
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 August 2023
Merci pour ca Patrice ! On va mettre des lumières au dehors cette automne. Cordialement Tim
Verified

6/10 Okay

isabelle p.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Très bel endroit mais en piteux état

L'environnement est très calme, en pleine nature et la région est agréable. La maison pourrait être un très bel endroit car très bien rénovée initialement mais elle est très humide et n'est pas entretenue. Beaucoup de choses étaient cassées : - moustiquaires trouées et qui ne ferment plus - poignée de la porte d'entrée qui reste dans la main - rideaux qui menacent de tomber car les crochets sont cassés - rangements de la porte du réfrigérateur absents (ce qui limite beaucoup son volume utile) - paroi de douche cassée - parasol et transats de la piscine et table extérieure utilisables mais cassés Plus grave, il y a des infiltrations d'humidité au plafond et du salpêtre sur les murs d'une des chambres. Il n'y a pas assez de lumière dehors pour profiter des soirées en terrasse Le propriétaire, contacté, nous a indiqué que tout serait réparé en octobre y compris la fuite du toit dont il avait connaissance (tant mieux pour les prochains), qu'il fallait utiliser des bougies pour s'éclairer dehors (un peu limite pour jouer à des jeux de société) et que le prix de la location était plus bas que les prix pratiqués habituellement (et donc, ça autorise le propriétaire à louer un bien dans cet état sans en informer le locataire ?) Contrairement aux informations contenues dans le descriptif de la maison : - il n'y a pas de télé (il y a juste un écran avec une prise d'alimentation, en cherchant bien nous avons trouvé un lecteur DVD qui était caché dans un placard) - il n'y a pas de détecteur de fumée (ce qui est obligatoire dans toutes les maisons en France depuis 2015) - la trousse de secours ne contient que des pansements et compresses moisis. Enfin, la pergola annoncée en réponse à un avis sur le manque d'ombre à la piscine ne sert à rien. Il n'y a aucune couverture, il y a seulement une treille mais il faudra encore quelques années avant qu'elle ait poussé suffisamment pour faire un peu d'ombre.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 2 August 2023
Unfortunately we were unable to get to the property during the Covid pandemic and as noted several things in the house needed replacing or repairing, most of these occurred during the rental season due to normal wear and tear. These will be sorted out next month. Other things such as having a single light on the terrace are our choice. Supply of the refrigerator door shelf has been delayed due post-pandemic backlog. The house does not have working french TV only a screen for DVD use and this will be made clear. Overall the review was very harsh and unsupportive in view if the current circumstances.
Verified

8/10 Good

Fabien D.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Très jolie maison dans un cadre très agréable.

Une bonne semaine de vacances dans un endroit calme et très joli.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 2 August 2023
Thank you Fabien, we're glad you had a relaxing time.
Verified

8/10 Good

Solène C.

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

Séjour parfait

Très belle maison, spacieuse avec ses 4 chambres et 3 salles de bain. Idéale pour les 3 couples que nous étions avec enfants en bas âge. L'extérieur est parfait avec la piscine lors de grosses chaleurs. La vue est magnifique et la tranquillité au rdv ! Adresse à retenir.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Frank P.

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

Top

Great property that proved all we could have hoped for; rustic charm, panoramic views, peace and quiet, well equipped
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 2 August 2023
Thank You Frank and family - we appreciate your comments and enjoyed having you at the house
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Morgane C.

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

Séjour relaxant en famille

Propriété parfaite pour des vacances au calme en famille. Beaucoup d’espace autant dans la maison que dans le jardin. Comme à la maison , Il ne manque rien ! Panier d’accueil très agréable, encore merci aux propriétaires , que nous n’avons hélas pas pu rencontré . Séjour à refaire au plus vite et j’espère pour plus longtemps !! Je rêve d’une résidence secondaire comme celle ci .
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 1 August 2023
Thank you so much Morgane for this ! Yes we have missed Menot hugely during the pandemic but its good to know others have had such a great experience ! We would be delighted if you wanted to come back some day !
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pierre R.

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

Super séjour de détente en famille

Une grande maison ancienne et bien rénovée, une grande piscine superbe, une région verdoyante et magnifique.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 2 August 2023
Merci bien pour ca Morgane
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra S.

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Très bon séjour

Maison agréable, très belle vue du jardin, piscine très bien. Je conseille !
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 2 August 2023
Alexandra and family were the ideal guests. We are really pleased that the holiday went so well. The recommendation is much appreciated. Many thanks. Tim and Renia Barling
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JENILY B.

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Relaxing Bliss

From the moment I enquired about the holiday house communication with Tim was fantastic. The photos of the property do not do it justice as it is much bigger than it looks! The patio and pool were fantastic. The views across the fields were gorgeous. We are a family of 6 and we had loads of space. It is a very peaceful area. We were happy to swim, eat and relax most days. We love to cook and I have to say the house had the most well equipped kitchen we have ever stayed at! We had a great two weeks and would happily recommend the house to friends. Thank you Tim and Renia
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 2 August 2023
It was a pleasure to have Jenily and family rent Menot. They were model guests, left the house spotless and we'd be more than happy to rent to them again. Tim and Renia
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joanne R.

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

Relaxing Rural Retreat

The house is in a very rural setting with spectacular views. It’s the most relaxing holiday we’ve had in a long time. If you like Pina Coladas (actually it’ll have to be Pino Noir) and not getting caught in the rain then this is the place for you! Lazy days reading by your very own pool. Absolute bliss. The photos are as advertised. The owners were very easy to deal with and nothing was a problem.
Stayed 17 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dennis H.

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

Peaceful French retreat

This villa is set in a very rural location with beautiful views across the countryside. Don't go here if you want hustle and bustle but definitely go here if you are looking to relax. The villa is kitted out to a high standard and the gardens and pool area are outstanding. The villa is deceptively larger than it looks in the pictures and offers complete privacy. Hopefully we will return again in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 2 August 2023
Dennis and family were a pleasure to have renting our house. They seemed to have a really relaxing time (and amazing weather) and left things in perfect shape. Many thanks.
Verified

8/10 Good

Nadine L.

Calme et confort à la campagne

Très grande maison de campagne avec de nombreux équipements. grand espace de verdure avec superbe vue. Belle piscine avec transats mais dommage pas de parasol.Gentil cadeau d’accueil des propriétaires : un panier gourmand aux spécialités locales. Voiture nécessaire car très isolée. Description conforme à l’annonce
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 2 August 2023
Merci Nadine pour ca. On est en train de construire un pergola avec de l'ombre a cote de la piscine. Cordialement Tim Barling
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bastienne F.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 September 2025
The Fischer family were the perfect guests !

About the host

Hosted by Tim and Renia Barling

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We live in Herefordshire and spent many enjoyable holidays with our family in France before acquiring this rural property with adjoining land near Prayssas in Lot-et Garonne 15 years ago.
We have only just had the house improved to cater for a maximum of 8 guests and are now making it available for rental from mid-July.

Why they chose this property

We were initially attracted to the location and position of the property as much as anything. Recent refurbishment has brought the house up a higher level of comfort and provision.

What makes this property unique

Tranquility, position and space.

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