Reviews

We loved our first stay so much in July that we just had to come back for another week in September—and it was every bit as perfect the second time around! Tracey and Paul are truly wonderful hosts, we were welcomed with delicious homemade cookies and a thoughtful surprise for my husband’s birthday, which made our stay feel extra special.
Everything about this place is a dream: the fantastic amenities, the peaceful location, and the genuine hospitality. We enjoyed a wonderfully relaxing week, and my husband was thrilled to catch plenty of fish too!
If you’re looking for the ideal escape from the hustle and bustle, with plenty of great places to eat and drink just a short drive away, this is the place to be. We can’t recommend it highly enough! Thank you so much again Tracey & Paul 🫶🥰

Had an amazing two weeks here, stunning Gite with second to none amenities, games room, pool, BBQ with outdoor pizza oven, use of bicycles and outside games, fishing lake etc. You really couldn't ask for anything else! Absolutely idyllic location with beautiful views and lots of wildlife. Lots of local supermarkets, outdoor markets, restaurants, cafes all just a short drive away. Tracey & Paul are so thoughtful and their hard work really shows in the way they genuinely care about their guests and make them feel so welcome, delicious scones on arrival with a bottle of wine. Truly the best hosts and couldn't recommend highly enough - thank you both for the best holiday, we will definitely be back🫶❤

We have just returned from a lovely week at Les Carrieres. We had a wonderful time with great places to explore.
Tracey and Paul were perfect host's, They were very friendly and welcoming and could not do enough for us. They wanted to ensure we had a wonderful stay providing lots of information about the local area and what there is to visit and where to eat. This is a great location if you are looking to explore this region of France there is plenty to do that will keep you busy and a variety of places to eat and drink.
The cottage is very well equipped with everything you would need for your stay. The beds are very comfortable which made for very restful nights. There are a lot of activities provided with a games room with pool table and table football along with other amenities. There is plenty of seating outside with various tables and chairs along with sun loungers around the pool and a lovely BBQ area.
The fishing lake is very well kept with a large stock of very healthy fish that have clearly been looked after. With Pauls help even the most novice of angler would be able to catch lots of good size fish.
I would like to thank Tracey and Paul for making our stay fantastic with the help of their four legged friends Boris, Bonny, Luna and Stella.
We would highly recommend this cottage to anyone who ask's.

Returned back to this beautiful area in October 24. Spent time relaxing,using games/fitness room,visiting villages,towns,châteaus and the local food establishments. A fantastic break in a beautiful place.

What a wonderful week we had here in July. There was six of us in our party
and Tracey & Paul were the perfect hosts. Arrived to a really clean well
equipped homely gite. Yummy homemade scones & jam waiting for us on our arrival. They were always on hand if we needed them but never obtrusive.
Shared their knowledge of the area with us which resulted in a few great
nights with the locals. Made use of the swimming pool & fishing facilities,
some of the group went out on their bikes although too hilly for me. There was something for all of us. You could tell they were really proud of what they have lovingly restored and now offering as wonderful accommodation. We visited Orator-sur-glane visiting the ill fated village very sad tell
during the war . Definitely recommend could do with some mode of transport to visit some of the wonderful sites nearby. Thank you again to our wonderful hosts for helping us to make some more precious memories.
locals.

27/07/ to 10/08/2024
Tracy and Paul were the perfect hosts, never to intrude but always on hand to sort out any problems .
Barn Owl cottage/gite is beautifully restored and perfectly provides for everything you need, It really felt like a home from home, including a lovely pool to have a dip in on those hot days.
Beautiful surroundings of lush green countryside with an abundance of wildlife ranging from Kingfishers & Pine Martin down at the lake or watching Buzzards and Red Kites soaring above the fields, also listening to the Tawny Owls at night or watching Tracy & Paul's resident Barn Owl & Bats come out early evenings to go hunting and then sit and Stargaze at all the different constellations .
For the anglers ....The lake holds plenty of hard fighting Carp & Tench,
Due to the weather being nearly 40 c i was only fishing 3 or 4 hours a day but still managed 32 Tench biggest 7 lb 4 oz and 26 Mirror Carp & 1 Common .. Biggest Carp was a Mirror at 28 lb 1 oz but they were on average anything between 10 lb to 15 lb, and as Paul will tell you they fight like crazy.
Thank you Tracy and Paul for providing the most relaxed holiday we have ever had & we hope to see you again soon.
Carol & Colin

Fabulous week , my boyfriend loved the fishing lake he was so
happy to catch so many Carp . Wouldn’t go anywhere else in
France.
The hospitality was second to none and the pool was a special
oasis the glorious grounds sets the property alive.
Thanks again to our amazing hosts Paul and Tracey xx

A great fortnight in a beautiful cottage. A great outside area to sit in and relax with great fishing in the lake. I have never caught tench so big. Paul was a great help both practically and with advice. Look out for Bonny and keep a dog treat handy. The local people could not have been friendlier.

Returned from a wonderful 2 weeks at Les Carrieres gite in August 2023. The
accommodation was perfect, spacious and even better than the photos on the
website! Tracey and Paul were fabulous hosts who could not do enough for us
whilst still giving us privacy to enjoy our holiday. The gardens and lake were
stunning and we spent lazy days by the pool when we weren’t out exploring
the nearby towns and villages - it’s impossible not to relax in such idyllic
surroundings! Many thanks to Tracey and Paul for making our stay so special
and a big thank you from our grandson, Jacob, who thoroughly enjoyed
playing with the toys that Tracey kindly took time to find for him ! We
wouldn’t hesitate in booking again.

We have just returned from a two week break at Les Carrieres and it was one of the best gites we have stayed in. We went with our son and his fiancee and from the moment we arrived Paul and Tracey were extremely helpful hosts. They advised places to eat, picked up and dropped off our son from limoges airport. The gite itself was first class with ample space for at least six people. The grounds are stunning with a fantastic pool all to ourselves. A big thank you to Paul for his help with the fishing(and lending me rods) which i left at home !
The games room was a great success as was the boules court
Thank you very much Paul and Tracey for providing such a fabulous syay.