Family Friendly 7 Bedroom Barn Conversion near Castelmoron-sur-Lot, Nouvelle Aquitaine, France
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- Swimming Pool
- Baby Equipment
- Internet Access
- Beach nearby
- Cycling
- Fishing
- Golf nearby
- Horse Riding
- Tennis
- Therapies
- Walking
- Watersports
- Child Friendly
- Wheelchair Friendly
From 12th July 2025 to 5th September 2025
£250 OFF HIGH SEASON WEEKS IN 2025 NOW £5750
Fabulous baby, toddler and family friendly converted barn and cosy studio cottage set in 3 acres of stunning countryside in south west France with its own pool and excellent on site facilities for all ages. Lots of local activities within easy reach. A superb location for family villa holidays and villas for large groups.
Tranquil and rural yet just a few minutes from villages, restaurants and river beaches, Cabanes is a wonderful holiday letting in France where you can completely unwind and get away from it all. Grownups will love the privacy, the comfortable rustic decor, the mature gardens and the stunning views, and little ones will adore the pool, the numerous play areas and the resident animals. You could never be bored on-site, with sun terraces, extensive gardens and a host of on site equipment for all ages to enjoy, but it would be a great shame not to venture out and explore markets, vineyards, chateaux and the delightful Aquitaine landscape. As large group holiday homes go, this one is superb. This review, from a 2024 customer, says it all:
We were a party of 6 adults and 2 toddlers (both aged 3). Las Cabanes was a wonderful place for us to call home for 2 weeks. Especially so, as we didn't get the best weather. The lengths Julie and Steve went to to cater for our young children was far in excess of anything we could have expected. The play park behind the house, the astro-turfed area with toddler cars, the guinea-pig hutch, the bikes on offer, the bits and bobs to play with in the pool; not to mention the mezzanine area inside that is so well stocked with toys. We had 4 rainy days and the kids were kept well entertained. It is also safe - there are plenty of baby gates, cots, fans, black-out-blinds, and other provisions above and beyond what you would expect a host to provide.
The location is beautifully secluded while still within reach of towns, supermarkets, tourist destinations, and everything else you would want and expect while visiting France. Julie and Steve provide a great selection of local destination ideas, some of which we would definitely have missed had they not brought it to our attention. The pool is fantastic. It makes such a difference to have the water at a manageable temperature for enticing the kids to jump in and not immediately want to jump out and never go back!
The house is comfortably spacious for 3 couples, and tastefully maintained. There are plenty of bathrooms and enough space for people to maneuver around without getting in each others way. There is plenty for adults to do too, the pool is big enough to entertain the whole family, there are 2 BBQs, a pool table, darts board, bikes, plenty of outdoor space to sit and enjoy the evenings.
When we first saw the listing, we were a little put off by the fact that the owners live on-site. But actually, it was perfect. They were on hand to help us with a couple of queries here and there, and to figure out plans for the rainy days, and are lovely people to just say hello to as/when they are watering the plants or cleaning the pool in the morning. But otherwise keep themselves to themselves and live suitably far away that you do feel privacy is maintained. We will certainly be back.
The property is situated in the Lot-et-Garonne region of France and it is ideally located for exploring everything the area has to offer. Quiet country lanes around the house make walking and cycling a pleasure and just 3km away you will find the River Lot, where you can picnic, paddle, swim, canoe, boat and fish to your heart’s content. The small villages of Le Temple Sur Lot and Castelmoron, where there is a good selection of boulangeries, bars and restaurants, are a short drive away and within the local area there are also markets, vineyards and Michelin-starred establishments to savour. Keep children happy with trips to water parks, caves, castles, tennis courts, children's farms and theme parks.
Getting There:
Bergerac airport is just 1 hour/70km from the house.
Nearest Airport:
Bergerac
Nearest Beach:
River beaches 3km away
Nearest Shop:
Le Temple Sur Lot
Car Hire:
Optional
Interior Details
The accommodation comprises a main house with six bedrooms (two king, one quad with double and bunks, one twin, one bunk and one single) and a separate little cottage that sleeps two. The main barn conversion also has four bathrooms (one of which has a bath), an extremely well equipped kitchen and a vast open plan living, dining and entertainment area with all the mod cons. The cottage has a studio-style layout. Smaller groups can choose the Petite Cabanes option, with the guests' choice of four of the seven bedrooms i.e. doubles, twins, bunks, singles, agreed and made-up in advance, with the other bedrooms available only if required and at an extra cost. This reduced rate is only available during May, Jun, Sep and Oct.
Exterior Details
Around the house there are three acres of gardens made up of lawns, terraces with loungers and dining furniture, a pool (with solar heat cover which maintains the temperature to 23-30 degrees) and an enclosed children’s play area. There is a huge quantity of outdoor toys available and there are benches dotted around the gardens for when you want to escape. There are plenty of games to play, football nets, swings, slides, seesaw, chalkboard, boules and more, and feeding the chickens and collecting their eggs will be a hit with the little ones. Bikes and helmets also provided.
Conditions of Rental
Check in time is 5pm and check out is 10am. A deposit of 30% is required and the balance is due 84 days prior to arrival. Wheelchair access to some parts of the accommodation. The owners live on site and are on hand if you need them but more or less invisible if you don’t. Both inside and out you will find everything you could want to keep children safe and entertained. Spa treatments are available locally if required, as are babysitting and catering for arrival meals is (subject to the availability of caterers). Sorry, no pets.