プライベートプールのある家族向けの農家と、ジェールのパノラマビュー。

We spent many months searching in and around the Gers at different times of the year. We drove for miles but couldn't find a house that gave us the feeling we were looking for. Until one day, just before returning to the UK, we heard of a property just put on the market that had a rather special position. I remember pulling off the main road, rounding the bend and seeing the derelict building sitting high on the hill. As we turned down the track and drew up outside, we stopped to take in the view. It was simply breathtaking. Just miles and miles of uninterrupted green fields and total silence. This was what we had been searching for.
It was little more than a derelict barn! Undeterred by the scale of the renovation, we had a vision of what it could be and decided to buy it!
Visiting as and when we could, over several years with many obstacles and dramas along the way, we gradually transformed the humble ruin into a relaxed holiday retreat for our family and friends. It was important for us to have plenty of space to invite guests but not to be so large that it would be a burden. The beauty of the layout of Labeau is that it provides just that.
Over recent years, one or two small homes have been built on the hill, providing us with neighbours who help to look after both our house and our family when visiting. They are lovely friendly people who continue to help us and our guests.

The stunning position and the outdoor space is quite unique. Small children love the freedom of pottering around the garden and fields with no fear of traffic. The large heated pool in close proximity to the house and dining terrace is a fantastic bonus. When the weather is hot, most guests spend a large part of their day lazing by the pool or relaxing on the terrace. We have spent hours just watching the birds swooping across the fields or gazing across to the mountains watching the weather fronts drifting across the valleys. The evening sunsets are quite beautiful and star gazing is a must as the lack of light pollution and position on the hill means the night sky provides a stunning display on a clear evening. It really is quite magical.
The covered barn with its table tennis table and barbecue means we can eat and play outside all year round. It is rarely cold in this part of the Gers, but we added a wood burning stove and this always keeps the house warm and is a lovely feature for cosy nights in. We have furnished the house simply but comfortably in order to provide the kind of environment that means you can kick off your shoes and relax as soon as you open the door.