From Tripadvisor

We recently stayed in this spacious, wonderful gite, Maison de Tourelle in rural France in an area of outstanding natural beauty. It was an ideal holiday home with both charm and modern amenities including the fabulous pool, especially essential in the July heat and the perfect house in which to celebrate our Ruby wedding anniversary with our family. Who enjoyed running and cycling locally. We particularly loved the quirkiness of the ancient tower in the property . Nothing was too much trouble for our amazing hosts, Janine and Tony who facilitated so many extras to make our visit especially memorable, such as providing cycles and putting us in touch with a local baker for a celebration cake, among many other things. Villages including Monesties, Cordes sur Ciel and the stunning towns of Albi and Toulouse, were within easy reach by car and all have good restaurants and shops.. Book it now; you won’t be disappointed.

Tripadvisor comments
“We stayed at this beautiful property at the end of June and had a very memorable time. Janine and Tony are perfect hosts keeping everything ticking over but allowing peace and privacy or advice and company in equal measure. The gardens and pool are pristine and the properties themselves are spacious,well equipped and retain that typical French Charm that is what I want in a French rural location. Its a lovely step back in time but with all the modern conveniences added. The only disappointment was that the restaurant next door was closed but I’m sure this will be bought and reopened soon.”
“Beautiful Holiday Rental which is ideal for Families. We travelled with our 3 children aged 6, 11 and 13 and we all had a fabulous time. Spacious Living Accomodation and Grounds for the Children to run around in. Outdoor Pool which was warm, clean and welcoming and was the best we have ever experienced in the 10 years that we have been visiting France for this kind of holiday The House and Kitchen expecially was well equiped with everything you could need on a holiday and fantastic hosts who are very welcoming and endeavour to make your holiday the best experience possible.
We had a great time and will at some point in the future be visiting again.”

Posted to HomeAway.
“This is a fabulous property in a stunning setting. We were welcomed by the owners and shown around the property and grounds and were given some very useful local information. Our holiday home was large and comfortable with all the facilities needed for a large family. The outside areas were lovely with plenty of space for family meals, lovely areas to shade from the sun and read, lots of space for the children to run around in and play. The outside pool was not heated yet was the warmest pool we had ever used, much warmer than some heated pools we had previously experienced. We would recommend this holiday gite very highly and hope to return again soon.”

“A very enjoyable time during which Janine and Tony could not do enough for us. Ideal for family or activity vacations. Beautiful location and comfortable Gite. Would love to return again.”

“The property was spotless, well maintained and good location.. Janine and Tony were excellent hosts and went out of their way to make our two week stay very pleasant and relaxing. The location was very handy for touring about and in particular the cycling was first class. The only disappointment was the local restaurant and bar was closed and up for sale.”

“Just returned having spent a wonderful week here. Thank you Tony and Janine for the hospitality in your beautiful property. A relaxing, peaceful holiday by a lovely pool yet plenty of interesting town and villages to explore nearby. Our every need was catered for even to Janine changing our boarding passes for our return flight.”

Comments from our guest book.

“We have had a lovely time at this wonderful haven of rest, met great people and been well cared for.”
“Lovely relaxing holiday, great hosts, beautiful location, would love to come back.”
“Very relaxing holiday in a lovely gite and pretty village location. The gite is spacey with everything you need, the gardens and pool are fantastic and were well utilised by us all.”
“nous avons pris un grand plaisir a sejourner dans votre maison, et les enfants ont explore chaque recoin du parc. Merci encore pour votre accueil”
Roughly translated says “we had a great pleasure to stay in your home, and the children explore every corner of the park. Thank you again for your welcome.”
“Lovely place, very well appointed, Janine and Tony have put their hearts & soul into making it very special, we have spent two wonderful weeks here. A return visit is essential.”
“Thank you so much for a wonderful stay. Loved the house, gardens, pool and area. So beautiful and relaxing. We will be back.”
“The local area is so peaceful, the pool was “lots” of fun, looking forward to next time.”

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“We had an amazing holiday lovely house, pool, garden, great hosts, would love to come back.”
“Helpful & considerate hosts; well equipped & comfortably furnished accommodation. Superb pool and gardens great location> Highly recommended.”
“Thanks for welcome and attentive care. We enjoyed local walks, see the pack in the info folder, the GR36 walk into Cordes was great.”
“We had a wonderful few days, facilities were excellent and we were well catered for and made to feel very welcome. Would recommend visits to Penne, Najac, Bruniquel, Albi, Belcastel is stunning. The gorge D’aveyron amazing for a picnic.”
“Had a glorious week here it is so relaxing – the grounds and pool are heavenly and refreshing. Also lots to see in the area. The house is very comfortable and well equipped, Janine and Tony were excellent hosts.Will be back again.”
“We have had a brilliant holiday, the house is beautiful plus the gardens and pool, we’ve had fun exploring the area and relaxing at the house.”
“Our 4th or maybe 5th stay at Salles, but first with Janine and Tony is residence – warm, attentive, commited, unobtrusive. As ever, the gardens, grounds and pool soaked in warmth and tranquility, houses spacious, charming and well equipped. Lots of chilling and bonding and having fun. Asked if having fun one of the offspring said “what’s not to like” – Exactly…”

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“Enjoyed a lovely hot week lounging by the pool. The kids loved this enchanting old house. Would love to return someday.”
“A haven. Another enjoyable stay. Perfect setting.”

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“Thank you for the warm welcome and all the little extras. We very much enjoyed our stay in this most charming old house!”
“An excellent holiday, enjoyed by both adults and teenagers alike. Would love to come back, thank you.”
“Absolutely fantastic!! Have never been before but will defintely be back.”
“Our 3rd time here. As usual doesn’t disappoint, absolutely brilliant again.”
“Everything is so well chosen and the whole atmosphere condusive to a restful stay. The pool is wonderful. We all had a great week.”
“We’ve all enjoyed a wonderful week! Great weather and lots of trips to nearby towns. Very relaxing by the pool, its awesome.”
“All we could have wanted, especially the pool. A very relaxing week.”

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“A lovely lovely place, so relaxing and beautiful.”
“We have had a wonderful week – such a beautiful place.”
“Fantastic time had by all, beautiful setting, wonderful accommodation.”
“We had a fab week lots of fun by the pool, children love it. Thank you.”

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“A very relaxing and comfortable place to stay. Highlights 1) hanging out by the pool, 2) Cordes sur Ceil, 3) Cap Decouverte, 4) Canoeing down the Aveyron.”
“A lovely gite in a lovely area, great weather too.”
“Best equipped holiday house we’ve stayed in. Having a great time and enjoying the place.”
“We had a great time in your old tower house. The fetes were great, what lovely villagers this place has. Most astonishing of all are the grounds, no need to leave the spot at all… Although Cordes is lovely and Albi…. what a place!! Some 2 weeks to remember.”
“Thank you so much for thinking about everything to make our stay so wonderful. Good bye and may all your guests be as delighted as us. Thank You.”
“We have had a great week, lots of sunshine, spent hours round the pool. Children very happy except for the storm when we arrived.”

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Although these are friends of ours it was nice to hear the feedback they gave for a big 50th birthday bash for a group of 15 adults we hosted in 2007, “Thank you again Janine and Tony, who could ask for more, great company, great weather and fantastic house. We would also like to thank you both for June 2007, a great 50th birthday from all 15 of us. Fantastic time of laughter all week.”
“As last year idyllic place, stunning area and a real feel that one’s hosts want you to have a real good time.”
“Wonderful relaxing break, the pool, the scenery and the quiet.”
C’est tres bon! We had a wonderful time, everything is just perfect.”
“A great welcome by Jane and David (the managers) to this fab place. Limited weather which encouraged us to vist Cordes and Villefranche (a must do) and walk the route to Monesties (fantastic)…. Thouroughly enjoyed pool, badminton and tranquility.”
“Wonderful to be back, everything just terrific. Recommend Albi, Gaillac, Cordes. Peace, tranquility, pool – there’s nothing like it….”

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“Thank you for a lovely stay in this charming house with lots of atmosphere.”
“C’est magnifique!. A lovely stay and excellent surroundings.”
“Thank you for a lovely house we have stayed in.”
“A fantastic holiday, great area, comfortable house, will recommend to all our friends, shall return very soon.”
“The most relaxing & wonderful holiday with great friends.”
“Fab place, ticks all the boxes. Lovely and peaceful and fully equipped. We’ll be back.” Editors note, they have been back 6 times and counting..

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“An amazing place to stay and all we needed for a lovely holiday, we have enjoyed our first trip to France.”
“Really good time, going to miss the pool. Lovely house and grounds, an enjoyable holiday.”
“A wonderful, tranquil place where the whole family had a fantastic time.”
“The setting exceeded all our expectations, will recommend it to all our friends.”