Mansion - Cahuzac sur Vère

Strongest memory : the sound of birdsong and smell of the flowers in the morning allied with the hospitality of the owners.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this beautifully appointed, very comfortable house and, if circumstances allow, would be happy to return next year. The house is close to Cahuzac - a small exceptionally friendly village with two bakeries (one of which sold the best bread we have tasted in France in fifteen years), a very small weekly market and restaurant. Though it is only a five minute drive, it was far more pleasant to cycle along the small country lanes on the bikes kindly provided by the owners.

The bedrooms looked gorgeous and the beds and linen were truly luxurious. Equally, the bathroom was the epitome of comfort and style. The house had everything needed by a family of two adults and two teenagers and we enjoyed getting to know the goats, Mao the cat, contentious games of boules, afternoons in the hammocks, reliable wi-fi and the lovely warm pool. The accommodation sits alongside the owners’ house. However the owners did not impinge on our privacy and they could not have been more pleasant and generous both with their time and the lovely produce from their garden.

When we could drag ourselves away from the house it was good to know that a great variety of attractions were less than an hour’s drive away. We particularly enjoyed kayaking in St Antonin Noble Val, the views from Cordes sur Ciel and the child/ teen nirvana that is Cap Decouverte in Le Garric (though I would imagine if visiting after mid-July it might be horribly busy).