From beginning to end our stay in this beautiful house in the Gers was magnificent. From the moment the local manager met us and showed us around until the moment we reluctantly returned the keys and said farewell, we were very, very happy to be here. Not only was the property and facilities much more than we expected, but the region itself was far more varied and interesting than we expected as well. I just wish we had discovered this place sooner!
The house itself is incredibly spacious and bursting with rustic charm. The beds were all very comfortable and with four toilets, a bath and three showers there were plenty of facilities for a full house. All the bedrooms are different and have their own character, from the expansive master bedroom to the cosy upstairs rooms with their sloping ceilings and terrace. We especially fell in love with the high ceiling country kitchen running through into the cosy living room and conservatory with it's long dining table. That said, we did most of our eating outside since we were blessed with mostly very fine weather.
Outside the garden space is also very large with an incredible swimming pool and decking overlooking the rolling fields as far as we could see. With the hot weather we spent many happy hours splashing around in the pool. Some days it was so hot I don't know how we would have coped without the pool to cool off in. It was also lots of fun to make use of the table tennis table and the top field for other games like cricket.
Location wise we were equally happy. Within a short to medium drive were an abundance of picturesque villages as well as shops and other amenities so we wanted for nothing during our stay, with plenty of restaurants and markets as well.
The local manager and owner were very helpful and responsive to the few questions we had during our time here. We will definitely be planning a return to Petit Rouchino and will be recommending it to friends and relatives as well.