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L’ancienne Ecole
The Pool (11-5 metres)
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bed 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bed 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bed 2

Bathtub · Toilet

Shower room

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

About this property

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!

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Caylus

Located in Caylus, this cottage is in a rural area. Loc Dieu Abbey and Musée La Villa des Peintres are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Garden of Paradise and Château-musée du Cayla. Maison de la Fourdonne and Base de Loisirs des 3 Lacs are also worth visiting. Kayaking offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails, mountain biking and cycling nearby.
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Caylus

What's nearby

  • Château de la Reine Margot - 11 min drive - 12.3 km
  • Causses du Quercy Regional Natural Park - 12 min drive - 13.3 km
  • Les Galops du Boisset - 14 min drive - 15.7 km
  • Beaulieu-en-Rouergue Abbey - 15 min drive - 13.5 km
  • Château de Najac - 24 min drive - 27.7 km

Getting around

  • Caussade Station - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪manjo carn - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Chez Meme - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Le Festin De Babette - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Le Carre Des Gourmets - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Bar de la Bascule - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Traditional French house with private pool and gardens. have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Traditional French house with private pool and gardens.?

As of 9 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Traditional French house with private pool and gardens. on 16 June 2026 start from AU$428, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Traditional French house with private pool and gardens. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Traditional French house with private pool and gardens.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Traditional French house with private pool and gardens.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Traditional French house with private pool and gardens.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Traditional French house with private pool and gardens. located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within 9 miles (15 km) of Château de la Reine Margot, Beaulieu-en-Rouergue Abbey and Les Galops du Boisset. Causses du Quercy Regional Natural Park is 7.7 mi (12.4 km) away.

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 12 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Stephen F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another thoroughly enjoyable three week stay at our favourite house near Caylus and St Antonin.
Stayed 21 nights in Aug 2025
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6/10 Okay

Jackie H.

Liked: Check-in, location
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
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10/10 Excellent

Stephen F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
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10/10 Excellent

Alex B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
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2/10 Terrible

Pascale d.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

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
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10/10 Excellent

Danielle G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
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10/10 Excellent

Rudi M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
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8/10 Good

Lucie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
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10/10 Excellent

Sophie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
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10/10 Excellent

Marita K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
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10/10 Excellent

Polly G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
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10/10 Excellent

SYLVIE C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

About the host

Hosted by Justin & Tash

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Located in Horsham England. We fell in love with this area after stumbling upon it several years ago with our first stay being in St Antonin Noble Val. We returned and returned again in search of our little “Piece of Peace” for our family to enjoy and escape to. We were very lucky to of found this gem and would like to open it up so that it can be enjoyed by many!

Why they chose this property

French character, ideal space and lovely pool !

What makes this property unique

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