Spacious Character Cottage with Pool Set In Delightful Countryside

We hope that you stay safe and well in 2022 and that our lives gradually return to some form of normality. If you are hoping to travel to France in 2022, just to reassure you, we will continue to adopt the most rigorous of practices in terms of your well-being. We will: - Leave at least a week between guests - Follow French tourism protocols in terms of cleaning and equipping the cottage - Wear masks and maintain social distancing (if still required) - We have been vaccinated Also, our cottage is self-contained, within its own setting, so you can rest-assured you are the only ones who will have access to and be using the property, its terraces and surrounding gardens. Please note, we do accept families with teenagers, but because we have two friendly but boisterous dogs, we do not accept families with younger children. It is important to us that our guests have a relaxed and comfortable time with us and that includes being at ease with our dogs. Recently renovated but still retaining its original features with exposed limestone walls and oak beams, Larrival Cottage, part-shaded by trees, looks across sloping fields to a stream and woods beyond. French windows from the lounge and the kitchen open onto a large terrace, with ample space for sun-bathing, barbecues or just sitting with a glass of wine, reading and enjoying the views. A stroll across the garden leads to our salt water swimming pool, or can be the start of walks along the stream and up into the woods. We have two bikes (and can arrange hire of more) for those who might like to venture further afield, for example along the tow path bordering the Canal de Garonne or down into our local village for morning croissants. This calm haven is an ideal place from which to explore all that Lot-et-Garonne, Dordogne and Gironde have to offer. This is a part of France where it is still a pleasure to take day trips along traffic-free roads through unspoilt countryside. To the South beckon Gascony, Armagnac country, Pau and the foothills of the Pyrenees. To the South West lie Biarritz and Saint-Jean-de-Luz. To the North we find Monflanquin (one of France's "Plus Beaux Villages"), Bergerac, Sarlat and the famous Lascaux caves. To the West there is Bordeaux, St Emilion and the great wine chateaux. And should you need help deciding what to do out of all that is on offer, the owners live within easy reach. A recent comment in our guest book: "What a wonderfully beautiful cottage in which to spend our summer holiday. We have been holidaying in France for many years and can truthfully say this is one of the best cottages we have ever stayed in – everything you need and more is here. The facilities are excellent. The surrounding area is a sea of tranquillity. Sue and Tod have been wonderful hosts. We will be back again next year!" (June 2019)