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Traditional French house with private pool and gardens.

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Outdoor dining
TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
Outdoor pool

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

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Caylus
  • Place, Château de la Reine Margot
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Causses du Quercy Regional Natural Park
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Beaulieu-en-Rouergue Abbey
    ‪15 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Traditional French house with private pool and gardens.

This is a well equipped charming family property set in the beautiful French countryside . It has its own large private pool set in sunny gardens with various outdoor eating and bbq areas. Stone steps will take you up to the terrace directly off of the traditional good sized kitchen/dinning area . Also on this floor you will find the comfortable lounge area with log burner and first king sized bedroom with en-suite and balcony. Stairs lead you down to a lobby area, shower room with toilet, a large double sized bedroom with en- suite bathroom and third bedroom that can be arranged as either a double or twin room. On this floor there is direct access to the gardens and pool with a summer kitchen for your convenience. The property is a 5 minute drive away from the attractive village of Caylus where you will find all your daily needs including an excellent boulangerie, local store, bars, restaurants shops and bank. You are in an ideal spot to explore many lovely historical towns including , St. Antonin Noble Val which has an excellent Sunday market , and amazing kayaking. Toulouse airport is approximately 100km away . So much to do and see but most importantly it is a place to rest and relax!
During your stay at this cottage, you'll be close to Beaulieu-en-Rouergue Abbey. Features include an outdoor pool and laundry facilities. The cottage includes amenities such as a private pool and a kitchen.
  • The cottage offers a private pool, a kitchen, and a washing machine
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include laundry facilities and a terrace
  • 10 minutes by car from Château de la Reine Margot and 11 minutes from Causses du Quercy Regional Natural Park
As a guest of this cottage, you'll find an outdoor pool, a terrace, and barbecue grills. This cottage also features a garden and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Caylus cottage is smoke free.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 private bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Music library
  • TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

We should mention

  • Onsite cash transactions can't exceed GBP 1000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

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Traditional French House With Private Pool Gardens

Traditional French house with private pool gardens.

Traditional French house with private pool and gardens. Caylus

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Traditional French house with private pool and gardens. Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 12 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stephen F., Granada, Spain

Liked: Cleanliness
Another thoroughly enjoyable three week stay at our favourite house near Caylus and St Antonin.
Stayed 21 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Jackie H.

Disliked: Cleanliness
We had a lovely holiday in what is a beautiful and peaceful area of France. However, given the cost of renting this property we would have expected a higher standard of maintenance and cleanliness in relation to the house, pool and garden.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Pascale d.

Disliked: Cleanliness

In desperate need of maintenance.

Ancienne Ecole is scruffy and run down but it could still be a charming, rustic place if it was just being looked after in the basics. It isn't though. The owners told us they weren't using a management company anymore and they were finding it difficult to deal with maintenance issues remotely. I'm sure it is tricky but it's no fun to rent it for your family holiday and have to deal with constant problems such the pool not working, and the stench of sewage from the drains in the ensuite bathroom making a bedroom unusable. It was uncomfortable and a bit sad. Especially when you have to drive past the neighbouring old houses that are being well looked after. We did have a few nice days in the second week when the pool was working again, but we really had to make an effort to be upbeat as I squashed into the kids' bedroom and more things fell apart due to lack of maintenance. Nearby Saint Antonin is a lovely town and if you do rent this place I strongly recommend checking whether they've addressed these issues and hired a management company again. Here are some of the issues we had to deal with: 1. Pool didn't work for first week. Their pool guy told me the cleaning system was ancient and he had been telling the owners they needed to buy a new filter for ages. 2. The place hadn't been properly cleaned. Ant traps bursting full of dead ants were in every corner and doorway and the floor was dirty and sticky. 3. Sewage from the drains in ensuite bathroom filled the bedroom too. Horrible. Impossible to sleep there. The owners told me to run the taps in case the pipes were dry. I did. It got worse. They didn't get a plumber. 4. There were two dangerously loose steps on the stairs going down to the bedrooms. They weren't fixed. 5. The washingmachine didn't work when we arrived. When I messaged the owner and asked if there was a trick to it, maybe there was a switch I hadn't found, he didn't ask anything about it but delivered a new one. That was nice but also weird, it made me think he already knew it was broken. They dumped the old one in the garden. Then there were small things that made it uncomfortable or unsafe: There was only one fan working in one bedroom and it was so hot. There were no mosquito nets but tons of mosquitos. Where there should have been railings to stop anyone falling off the balcony there was chicken wire pinned up instead. All a bit...rubbish.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alex B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic family holiday home

Every other reviewer has said this but it bears repeating: this is such a beautiful house, fantastically well equipped, in a great location, with a lovely pool. Two weeks was not enough! Our first week coincided with the end of the heat wave and so we were very grateful to be able to spend the afternoons in the pool after we'd braved the morning heat seeing the local sights - St-Antonin-Noble-Val's market on Sunday mornings is well worth getting up early for (wed recommend parking on the D19 road that leads in from Caylus - Avenue Capin on Google Maps - rather than trying the car parks), the Phosphatière du Cloup d'Aural (a former phosphate mine and now geological treasure trove) was fascinating, Bruniquel and Najac castles both awe inspiring, Peche Merle caves a little bit further away but with paintings and rock formations you'll not see anywhere else. Canoeing in St-Antonin was another highlight - the company we used, Nature Escapade, were great. As well as a fantastic kitchen (plentiful utensils, pans, etc., and as keen cooks we know how rare it is to find such sharp knives in a self-catering property!) there are books and games that our 7-year-old lapped up. The house has been beautifully converted from the school it once was, keeping lovely features like the old stone bread oven in one of the bedrooms, whilst still providing all the mod cons you could want, and very tasteful decor. This holiday was a long time coming as we were first due to travel just as the lockdown hit at the end of summer 2020, and a huge thank you to Justin and Natasha for being so accommodating and helpful throughout!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Polly G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Property

This is a gorgeous house. The photos on the website do not do it justice. Very spacious, great pool and very well equipped.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Stephen F., Granada, Spain

Liked: Cleanliness

An ideal place to relax in a beautiful location

This is an ideal rural location which exceeded our expectations. The views are stunning and it feels just like a family house. Justin and Natasha were highly responsive hosts. It is the perfect place from which to explore the local area and the relaxed French way of life.
Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Comme à la maison….

Maison familiale, équipée comme si on rentrait chez soi.( produits de base, de première nécessité, lits faits, …) La piscine est géniale, d’accès immédiat. La maison est très bien décorée, avec beaucoup de charme! L’environnement calme ( hormis les moustiques, rien n’a perturbé le séjour). Juste prendre en compte qu’avec de petits enfants ( ce n’est pas notre cas), le jardin ne serait accessible qu’avec surveillance. Mais l’intérieur, même si y a plusieurs niveaux, est sécurisé avec barrière enfant. Beaucoup de documentation disponible sur la région, aussi! Merci beaucoup pour l’accueil prodigué par le gardien, aussi!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rudi M.

Liked: Cleanliness

very nice

The house is a bit like "coming home", it has a lot of charm, and there are lots of different corners to it, all perfect for some part of the day. The kitchen is spacious and well equipped. Together with the (big) pool, and the nice surroundings (medieval villages, scenery) this is all you want to enjoy the south-of-france-feeling.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Lucie L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house, great stay!

We spent a lovely holiday in this house, even though the weather was not with us. The house has everything you need, and is in a very calm and lovely environment. The 3 bathrooms and the large pool are a plus. Thanks again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sophie D., Belgique

Liked: Cleanliness

Top Villa!

Super villa hyper équipée! Nous n’avons manqué de rien. Draps, essuies de bain, essuies de plage.. Tout était fournis. Jusque dans les détails! Des mouchoirs dans chaque chambres, papier toilettes à volonté,du savon dans chaque salles de bains.. Des propriétaires très accessibles! Juste dommage qu’on ait pas eu l’occasion de se rencontrer. Une piscine très bien entretenue! Beaucoup d’espace dans la villa qui est décorée avec beaucoup de goût!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marita K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wundervoll

Ein wunderschönes "Zu Hause" in einer traumhaften Umgebung, so liebevoll eingerichtet, dass man gar nicht mehr weg möchte. Ganz lieben Dank an Natasha und Justin!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

SYLVIE C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Très bon séjour

Un ancienne école reconvertie en une jolie maison décorée avec gout. Bien équipée, bonne literie. Nous avons profité pleinement de la piscine chauffée. Les - : il manque des volets ou rideaux occultants dans la chambre parentale; la télévision ne reçoit pas les chaines françaises, il n'y a pas de radio; la piscine doit être nettoyée (robot) plus fréquemment.
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2020