*Please note if you ask a question in the message box when you request to book we are not able to reply to you until the booking is confirmed* ***See @peacefulretreatfrance for more photos and videos*** A peaceful retreat with a stunning 12x6m pool set in two acres of wild land surrounded by fields. See There is a zip-line and large in-ground trampoline for the kids as well as loads of space to run around. The house is cool and comfortable for 8 people with 3 bedrooms and a large open living space. In the evening treat yourself to one of the local gourmet markets or BBQ on the sunny terrace. The village of Montaigu de Quercy is 3km away and there are many sights to explore in this beautiful part of France including the UNESCO Abbey at Moissac and the vineyards of the Cahors region. The nearest airports are Toulouse (108km, 1h15m by car) or Bergerac (78km, 1h10m by car). The nearest main train station is Villeneuve sur Lot (35m drive). Train travel from Paris is via Bordeau and Agen (40 mins drive). Bedrooms: there are three bedrooms - a super king size bed, a super king bed that can also be two single beds and a third bedroom with two bunk beds. Kitchen: double hob, coffee machine, fridge freezer, dishwasher and microwave. Living room: two comfy sofas, books and games and a 42" TV. Dining areas: There are terraces with generous dining tables to the front and back of the house. The BBQ is on the back terrace near the pool. Inside there is a large dining table. There is a washer dryer in the utility room. There is a good 4/5G signal and wifi box for a pre-paid card if you would like to provide one.

Eleanor and John are a reliable and considerate professional couple with a love of France and two children. Le Terrier is our family holiday home. We hope you love it! During your stay we are available to help you via email. We have a gardener and cleaner locally who can also help if needed.

The house is just 3km from the little 12th century bastide town of Montaigu de Quercy in the Tarn et Garonne region of Southwest France. There is a traditional central square, original defensive walls and a church originating in the 12th century. The town has everything you need including a supermarket, bakery, pharmacy, doctor, dentist, petrol station and a bank. There are 3 lovely restaurants serving good food in a range of styles and many more restaurants a short drive away in the surrounding villages. There is a wonderful (and not too touristy) Saturday market in Montaigu selling local food and crafts. On Wednesday there is a smaller market selling local food. The Midi cafe is always busy after market and a nice place to stop for a coffee. During August there are some excellent evening food markets in the surrounding villages with music and dancing. Great for a night out! On the outskirts of town there is a swimming lake called Montaigu Plage with water sports, a beach play area, a campsite and a restaurant. There is also a public boule pitch and tennis courts in the centre. Surrounding Montaigu are the medieval villages of Roquecor, Montcuq and Lauzerte with cafes, restaurants, markets and sight-seeing. Further afield Moissac is worth a visit for its cloisters as are Villeneuve, Cahors and Montauban. The local farms offer delicious unspoiled produce for sale. There is a dairy farm doing tours and selling raw milk nearby plus a local lavendar farm. Just over the fields is an organic farm selling duck, chicken and organic vegetables and cold-pressed oil. The Cahors region is famous for Malbec and there are some gorgeous vineyards to explore many of which are offering organic wine. Some offer tours and serve food. We have listed some ideas in our guidebook. See @peacefulretreatfrance for videos showing some of the local sights.