A gorgeous, secluded, rustic farmhouse with large pool and magnificent views

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Approach from drive
The driveway
West terrace with BBQ
Front of house
Rear of house

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
    PoolPool
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendlyPet friendly
  • Kitchen
    KitchenKitchen
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFiFree WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Fauroux, Occitanie
  • Popular LocationPilgrim's Garden14 min drive
  • Popular LocationChurch of Saint-Barthelemy15 min drive
  • Popular LocationSt Pierre Abbey23 min drive
  • AirportToulouse (TLS-Blagnac)79 min drive

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Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Downstairs double (yellow)

1 King Bed

Downstairs twin (blue)

2 Twin Beds

Ensuite double (pink)

1 King Bed

The Prunerie dorm

4 Twin Beds

Upstairs twin (green)

2 Twin Beds

4 bathrooms

BATHROOM

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

COMMUNAL BATHROOM

Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

ENSUITE

Bathtub · Toilet

FULL BATHROOM

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

A gorgeous, secluded, rustic farmhouse with large pool and magnificent views

Gleyaire is a family home bursting with rustic charm, and over the years has proved to be the most perfect place to enjoy with family and friends without any of the day to day distractions.
The young especially thrive and there is no need to go anywhere: the large 12m x 6m pool is a natural focus, with sun-loungers, umbrellas and plenty of space. When not by the pool enjoy boules, ping-pong, swings, hammocks and free use of the local tennis court in the village. There are acres to roam with wooded trails and wildlife everywhere, hours of fun to be had.
Popular activities such as canoeing, riding, golf and bicycle-hire are all available nearby.

The house itself is large and spacious, with 2 king size double and 2 twin bedrooms and a 4 bed dormitory (at one end of the house for those noisy little ones!). Luxury mattresses (except dormitory) with Egyptian cotton linen mean you will sleep well. There are terraces on each side of the house allowing for shade/sun at any time. The large balcony behind the house has seating for 12 and stunning views across the valley below. The smaller terrace to the front is perfect for some morning sun.
The kitchen is well equipped with everything you might need to feed 12, and there are 4 bathrooms, a dining room, living room and laundry room.

There is a 'market day' most days in one of the local villages, as well as annual fêtes for some evening fun. A morning run to Touffailles or Bourg de Visa for croissants and pains au chocolat soon becomes part of the ritual.

Toulouse and Bergerac international airports are both just over an hour away. The historic hill town of Lauzerte is 8 miles away, and Moissac with its beautiful cloisters is also nearby.
Other attractions include Rocamadour, Albi, the dramatic 'Gorges du Tarn', the Pyrenees, canoeing on the Lot, Aveyron and Cele rivers, the wines of Cahors, restaurants, truffles, paté de fois gras etc.

Property manager

Andrew Cripwell
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Languages

English, French, German

Amenities

Pool
Pet friendly
Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 15
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 information in the booking confirmation
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Fauroux

Located in Fauroux, this farm stay is in a rural area. Pilgrim's Garden and Montcuq Tower are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Happy Forest and Vertigo Park Amusement Center. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Fauroux, Occitanie

What's nearby

  • Pilgrim's Garden - 14 min drive
  • Church of Saint-Barthelemy - 15 min drive
  • St Pierre Abbey - 23 min drive
  • Pont-canal du Cacor - 25 min drive
  • Walygator Sud-Ouest - 45 min drive

Getting around

  • Golfech Station - 24 min drive
  • Agen (AGF-La Garenne) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪L'Etna - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Café du Siècle - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Auberge des Carmes - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪L'Ostal Bistrot - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪L'Etincelle - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does A gorgeous, secluded, rustic farmhouse with large pool and magnificent views have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is A gorgeous, secluded, rustic farmhouse with large pool and magnificent views pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at A gorgeous, secluded, rustic farmhouse with large pool and magnificent views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A gorgeous, secluded, rustic farmhouse with large pool and magnificent views?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is A gorgeous, secluded, rustic farmhouse with large pool and magnificent views located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly farm stay is within 9 mi (15 km) of Pilgrim's Garden, Place des Cornieres, and Church of Saint-Barthelemy. Montcuq Tower and St Pierre Abbey are also within 16 mi (25 km).

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

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8.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

8.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Nicolas S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good place !
Nice house with great pool and peaceful place !
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alex M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
perfect getaway with friends
we had a fantastic stay in this beautiful country villa. so secluded, so peaceful, perfect for larking about with a large group of friends. we will be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

m l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Joy
Once again we return to the palace of peace .
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

martin l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Belle maison, super pour un grand groupe.
Très bonne semaine dans cette belle et grande maison. En pleine nature, au calme, la maison est tres agréable à vivre avec ses nombreux espaces. Le lieu est très beau, tout le charme de l’ancien et de la campagne ! Le beau temps nous a permis de largement profiter de la grande piscine ensoleillée, du Ping Pong, des bbq, des repas sur la jolie terrasse et du grand terrain autour de la maison. Enfants comme adultes (nous étions 11) ont beaucoup aimé. Seul bémol, l’équipement est un peu juste pour les grands groupes et un peu « rustique » (Mais il sera facile d’y remédier dans le futur). Et un petit coup de frais par endroit serait bienvenu. Merci à Andrew pour sa réactivité et son attention à nos demandes. Très bonne communication. En définitive, une très bonne semaine dans une belle maison. Super pour des vacances entre amis !
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Mael B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bons moments
Nous avons passé d’excellents moments dans cette maison atypique, perchée au milieu de nul part: nombreuses chambres, terrasses ensoleillées et grande piscine. Le matériel n’est pas tout neuf, et mériterait un petit renouvellement (nombre de couverts, fusible qui saute, serviettes de toilette trouées…).
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amélie L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Très bon séjour
La maison est très agréable et champêtre ! Je recommande
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Nicolas N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location
Charmant séjour à La Gleyaire
Nous avons pu passer une semaine entre 12 amis dans cette charmante maison atypique. Construite sur un roc, avec ses différents étages et niveaux nous sommes tombés sous le charme de cette demeure. La maison est spacieuse et offre différents coins de tranquillité. Le calme y est présent partout, nous avons vraiment été coupés du monde et avons pu profiter de diverses activités qu'offre la maison: piscine, ping-pong, barbecue ou diners sur a terrasse parfaitement exposée. La piscine est grande et profonde, dès le milieu vous n'avez plus pied. Elle est parfaitement exposée au soleil toute la journée. Cependant un petit coup de rafraichissement des dalles l'entourant serait le bienvenu. Nous avons de même pu grandement profiter de la table de ping-pong malgré les raquettes un peu vieillissantes dont certaines inutilisables. Le point fort en exterieur de cette maison étant sa terrasse ainsi que ses deux barbecues. Quand à l'intérieur, les chambres sont spacieuses, bien isolées et la literie bien confortable. On y dort bien. Malgré les chambres préparées, la poussière aurait pu être mieux faite et quelques bestioles écrasées sur les murs auraient pu être enlevées/nettoyées. Il y'a diverses salles-de-bains qui permettent de ne pas "se marcher dessus" tous les matins, un petit coup de rafraichissement de certaines serait le bienvenu. Nous avons beaucoup apprécié le contact et la ré-activité d'Andrew et de Victoria (house manager), toujours disponibles ! Point à noter sur la localisation, cela reste une région isolée. Le magasin (Intermarché) le plus proche est à plus d'une 20aine de minutes en voiture par de petites routes de campagne. Malgré quelques petits point d'amélioration, je recommande vivement cette maison pour y passer un moment/séjour plus qu'agréable entre amis ou famille :)
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

6/10 Okay

Vanessa R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Bien en été, un peu moins en hiver
Nous avons passé les fetes de noel en famille dans cette maison. Les proprio nous ont installé un sapin de noel a notre plus grand bonheur. La maison est grande avec beaucoup de chambres spacieuse et plusieurs sdb. Cette maison est remplie de charme. Charme de l’ancien, campagne, nature tout y est ! Seul bemol, la cheminee qui ne fonctionne pas (foyer ouvert, beaucoup de fumee, l’eau de la pluie passe dans le conduit de cheminee...) et qui est dans un petit salon isolé. Le jardin est dangereux pour des enfants en bas age (pas possible de les laisser sortir seul) car le terrain est en pente raide et aucune cloture. Nous reviendrons peut etre en ete et surtout quand nos enfants seront un peu plus grand.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

m l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Paradise of silence and swimming for 12 plus twin babies.
We have stayed at La Gleyaire for 3 fortnights in recent years. We never repeat holidays but this place is special. It sits on a wooded ridge, airy and blessed by magical dawns and evenings. The house spreads informally up the ridge, built of local stone, with storybook-windows giving onto unforgettable landscapes. There are two beautiful long tables to eat at inside and another one outside. All the furniture is tasteful and tactile , this is a house out of a Merchant-Ivory film , a house which inspires you to relax in a way you had forgotten. There are lots of good books (no Jeffrey Archer) there and local maps and guides. We walked the Camino from Lauzerte to Moissac. There seem to be roomy bathrooms all over the place with actual baths not just showers. The two hearts of the house are the pool and the roomy kitchen/dining room. It is a house for a large group or family to find both privacy and intimacy, fun and peace, table tennis and flopping by the pool. The owners are very responsive and helpful. All the mod cons work perfectly amid all this artistic charm. The silence of the house andthe incredible sight when you stargaze in poolside loungers at night without pool lights on invade you gradually, so that we all slowly went on our phones and screens less and less . Nearby Lauzerte is more intimate and lived-in - not a dreadful showtown at all - the more you visit it. We took a badminton net, a good idea for the big space out front, and left the rackets there. The pool is surrounded by garrigue. Buzzards mew overhead and cicadas but thats it . Great place for yoga or other routes to inner peace.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2019

6/10 Okay

Maxime V.

Belle maison isolée avec piscine
La maison est construit sur un roc. L'accès en voiture est difficile par un petit sentier en pierre. La maison est grande, belle et pleine de caractère. La piscine un peu a l'ecart est magnifique. L'endroit est calme mais tres peu securisé pour de jeunes enfants: beaucoup de risques de chutes dans les escaliers ou dans les zones escarpés. L'entretien général n'est pas super: carreau cassé dans une des chambre (moustiques ou autres betes pendant la nuit), machine a laver qui fuit, la balancoire sur les photos n'existe plus, la telecommande du lecteur dvd ne marche pas et impossible de choisir la langue ou les episodes dans les menus du coup, aucune balle intact pour la table de ping pong...
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

marine v.

charmant et authentique
Cette maison de famille, simple et authentique, magnifiquement rénovée, nous a ravi du premier au dernier jour! Sa situation isolée est parfaite pour des vacances déconnectées, en petit, moyen ou grand groupe. L'intérieur est bien équipé, et l'extérieur (grande piscine) est parfait pour la détente, lecture, jeu et barbecue. De plus, l'accueil y est discret et généreux. Hâte d'y retourner! Merci pour cette découverte!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2017

About the host

Hosted by Andrew Cripwell

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Our father Peter, an architect, fell in love with Gleyaire and its setting in 1989 whilst holidaying with friends. It was a ruin with trees growing through the roof, but that did not put Dad off and after many years of love, sweat, laughter, hassle and fun, Gleyaire is enjoying a second wind.
It has been a source of many happy adventures for not just our family (Peter has 5 children), but many friends too.

Why they chose this property

The house appeals because of it's utter privacy, and romanticism. One really feels as if they are in the elements with all the insect life and wild flowers surrounding it... not a house in sight.
It is a destination in itself, with no need to venture farther afield. It feels as if many good times have been enjoyed here over the last few hundred years.

What makes this property unique

Gleyaire has always been a happy place, and somewhere to go for peace and refuge. Believe it or not, many people have met and fallen in love here, and I can see why.

Languages:

English, French, German

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