Beautiful restored farmhouse with pool, very private.

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A house with a swimming pool surrounded by lush greenery and rolling hills.
A narrow cobblestone street flanked by stone buildings with wooden shutters and a vine-covered wall.
A clear blue swimming pool surrounded by greenery and a fence.
A bedroom with a stone wall, wooden bed, bedside tables, and a large window with curtains.
A table set outdoors with a bottle of wine, glasses, a candle, and a plate of food.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Ping pong on-site
    A rare find — challenge friends and family to endless matches.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Private pool
  • Dog-friendly
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Penne, Occitanie
  • Place, Château de Bruniquel
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Office du Tourisme de Bruniquel
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Forteresse de Penne
    ‪13 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

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About the area

Penne

Located in Penne, this holiday home is in a rural area. Forteresse de Penne and Château de Bruniquel 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. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and rafting nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and cycling.
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Penne, Occitanie

What's nearby

  • Château de Bruniquel - 11 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Office du Tourisme de Bruniquel - 12 min drive - 11.9 km
  • Forteresse de Penne - 13 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Musée La Villa des Peintres - 17 min drive - 17.9 km
  • Saint Roch Chapel - 26 min drive - 24.0 km

Getting around

  • Caussade Station - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Blue Mahoe Restaurant - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Hostellerie Restaurant les Gorges de l'Aveyron - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Puycelsi Roc - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪La Guinguette De Cazals - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Restaurant La Terasse - ‬11 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.

How much is parking at Beautiful restored farmhouse with pool, very private.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

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

Check-in begins at 3:00 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 6 mi (10 km) of Forteresse de Penne, Château de Bruniquel, and Office du Tourisme de Bruniquel. Musée La Villa des Peintres is 8.9 mi (14.3 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A fine house in the most beautiful location. Very well equipped. Good size pool cleaned twice weekly. Great views from the house across uninterrupted countryside.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely stay in a property that is very remote but in a beautiful area of France near to lots of wonderful places to visit. The property itself is comfortable and has everything that you need for a large group.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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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
Response from VrboOwner on 14 June 2022
Wonderful views from the pool too! Delighted you had a good time.
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10/10 Excellent

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Awesome

Beautiful house. Awesome location. Thank you so much.
Stayed 21 nights in Sep 2023
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8/10 Good

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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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
Response from VrboOwner on 10 August 2022
What a wonderful summary of everything La Poumayrette has to offer! For the energetic there is great walking and cycling too.
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely big pool and spacious house. Stunning view from the west side. Remote location with a long rough track so maybe not appealing for some people. We got used to the track and loved exploring the beautiful local villages. The dormice in the roof can be noisy! Also some shower plumbing issue which meant we couldn’t use one shower for a few days. If you’re staying when the Samba band extravaganza is on in Bruniquel (last weekend of August) it’s really worth going- great fun in stunning surroundings.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 September 2025
We're always delighted when guests love the house and have a great holiday. The dormice have been an issue for the first time this year, and as they are a protected species all we can do is try to keep them out. I can assure next year's guests that we shall be working very hard on that over the winter!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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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
Response from VrboOwner on 15 August 2022
What a fabulous review! There is nothing I can add: delighted that the family had such a wonderful time.
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful!

The setting and location are absolutely stunning. Perched up on a hill with a view across miles and miles of rolling French landscape, which is even more perfect at sunset with a cold glass of white wine (which was generously provided for us on our arrival). The house itself is big! The downstairs stays quite cool (even in the 38 degree heat that we experienced), and we managed to keep the upstairs cool at night, opening all the windows (and hearing all the wild animals, which was great). There are so many deer, eagles, birds and other wild animals that you will see daily. We sat out one night and just sat there watching a group of 8 deer, including 2 tiny babies, grazing in the field opposite in the hazy evening light, before staring at an array of pristine stars in the warm night sky. As for the place... the pool is wonderful, tucked away round the back and perfectly secluded. The house is beautiful and charming, although if I had to find a criticism it would be that it could do with a bit of modernising or freshening up inside. Having said that, we hardly spent any time inside except to sleep and prepare food. Also note, bring your own pool towels. Otherwise, everything else is provided. We would definitely return and are already contemplating staying again next year, but for longer this time. The local village of Penne is a treat and dinner at The Terrasse restaurant is a must. Also the local villages of Puycelsi and Saint Antonin are worth a visit.
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 28 March 2020
Thank you for a fabulous review! Many of our guests return for the very reasons Stuart has described. I've been visiting for 30 years and never run out of things to do or see, or just the pleasure of total relaxation.
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10/10 Excellent

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!
Response from VrboOwner on 2 April 2020
What a wonderful review! Thank you so much Alison! September can be a wonderful month to visit L Poumayrette. The area is always tranquil but, there is a sense of really having it all to yourself. Many of our guests with an enthusiasm for wildlife and nature would also recommend May and June when the meadows and lanes are carpeted with wild flowers including some amazing orchids. I note Alison's husband is a cycling enthusiast; we're finding more and more keen cyclists coming to the area for the wonderful range of challenges and the chance to enjoy the beauty of the landscape on the gentler sections! A fortnight is definitely not long enough and you will be very welcome back!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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Disliked: Cleanliness
Goed verblijf, mooi huis! Maar jammergenoeg zijn er ook nadelen aan het feit dat je op het platteland zit namelijk de aanwezigheid van ongedierte. De aanwezigheid van enkele relmuizen heeft onze vakantie echt wel verstoord. De kinderen durfden niet meer apart slapen na het zien van enkele muizen in het midden van de nacht. Daarnaast hebben ook de uitwerpselen en het lawaai dat ze maken onze vakantie echt wel verstoord. Jammer! Mooie plaats, maar hier komen we niet meer terug! Naar ons inzien had de eigenaar meer kunnen doen, ook wanneer we het probleem hebben aangehaald werd niet ingegrepen. Een prachtig uitzicht in een mooi huis met veel mogelijkheden maar voor ons niet ok naar hygiëne toe!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 August 2025
It's such a shame that Marieke and her family had problems with the dormice. It's unusual for them to come into the house in the summer and there was clearly no problem for our earlier guests who left such a wonderful review. It's clear from the pictures of the house that it is in the middle of the countryside and in an old farmhouse with doors and windows open in the summer it is simply impossible to keep them out. We gave Marieke all the helpful advice that we could, but the dormice are a protected species in France and can not legally be poisoned. Once again I'm really sorry that their holiday was spoilt.
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8/10 Good

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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
Response from VrboOwner on 21 August 2023
Je suis ravi que les invitées aient apprécié leur séjour à La Poumayrette. Malheureusement, le prix à payer pour la paix et la belle campagne est que certaines ruelles sont difficile.
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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8/10 Good

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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
Response from VrboOwner on 22 August 2022
La piscine est parfait pour les familles avec les pas très faciles pour les petits. Très accueillant pendant un été si chaud!
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8/10 Good

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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
Response from VrboOwner on 3 August 2022
Malheureusement on ne peut pas garder contre les loirs! Desolée en çe qui concerne la douche. Malheureusement les invitées n'ont pas contacter Marcus, qui s'occupe a la maison, et qui est toujours heureuse venir chez La Poumayrette et résoudre la moindre difficulté. Enchanté qu'ils ont passer de très bonnes vacances!
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8/10 Good

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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
Response from VrboOwner on 28 July 2022
Merçi Laura, vous avez raison - La Poumayrette est parfait pour les familles qui cherchent tranquillité. Cependant, la belle ville tout près - St Antonin - offre plusieurs occasions pour activités pour les ados.
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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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 👍
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10/10 Excellent

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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
Response from VrboOwner on 28 March 2020
I think this family really made the most of everything La Poumayrette has to offer - though unfortunately we can't lay on the Tour de France every year! So pleased they had such a good time. Even in the hottest of summers thick stone walls mean the interior is always pleasant, and of course there is always the pool!
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