House in the Field

Salles, Lot-et-Garonne
Self-catering
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From
£214 - £285
per night
From
£1500 - £2000
per week

A peaceful grown-up place circled by meadows and woodland with helpful owners next door – a superb spot to explore the south-west

Bed

4 beds

Bedroom

3 bedrooms

Sleeps

Sleeps 6

£214 - £285 per night

£1500 - £2000 per week

The Experience

Bastide towns – Monflanquin, Monpazier, Villereal – awash with medieval buildings and foodie markets overflowing with pâté, truffles, walnuts, cheeses and fine wines are all within easy reach. Drive into Monflanquin for supper when it’s all illuminated and twinkly; there are plenty of places to eat or try Le Caillau restaurant set in a Cahors vineyard.

Your handsome stone house is well-equipped and comfortable with a wood-burner in the open-plan living room and a neat kitchen. Eat at the breakfast bar while you plan your evening menu for a big feast out on the covered veranda. There’s a big table to gather around and sofas at the other end for your digestif; and the views are glorious.

Laze by the pool, walk through meadows and woodland, soak up the peace from under the ancient oak tree. Lindsay and Tim are next door and can book up treatments, art classes or a restaurant table – they’ll even drive you there and back. And you’ll arrive to a generous hamper with stuff for breakfast.

House in the Field - Gallery

We think you'll love

  • The glorious pool and veranda
  • Driving to all the nearby bastide towns
  • Wandering in the wildflower meadows and woodland
House in the Field - Gallery

You should know

  • Mind your head on the low beams upstairs
  • The two bedrooms upstairs share a bathroom
  • The owners live in the next-door barn with their two dogs

Essentials

  • EV charger
  • Self check-in
  • Swimming pool
  • Hot tub
  • Garden
  • Open fire / woodburner
  • Breakfast included
  • Breakfast available
  • Meals available
  • Vegetarian meals
  • Oven
  • Parking on premises
  • Free parking nearby
  • Accessible by public transport
  • WiFi
  • Television
  • Central heating
  • Limited mobility
  • Wheelchair access
  • Mobile reception
  • Hob
  • Barbecue
  • Paid parking nearby
  • Air conditioning
  • Relaxation areas
  • Washing machine
  • Tennis court
  • Microwave oven
  • No smoking
  • Credit cards
  • Working farm
  • Owner has pets
  • Electricity included
  • Dishwasher
  • Pets welcome

Family friendly

  • Baby monitor
  • Books and toys
  • Children welcome
  • Babies welcome
  • Stair gates
  • High chair
  • Fire guard
  • Cot available

Nearby

  • Pub/bar within 3 miles
  • Restaurant within 3 miles
  • Shop within 3 miles

Activities

  • Bikes available
  • Food courses
  • Kayaking
  • Other courses
  • Sailing
  • Surfing
  • Wild swimming

Pricing

Nightly price
from £214
Weekly price
from £1500
Damage deposit
£300
1 House for 6
From £2144 beds3 bedrooms

Information

Booking information

Check in
4pm Saturday
Check out
10am Saturday
Other details
Minimum stay: 7 nights. Children over 5 welcome.
Closed
1 January - 31 March, 1 October - 31 December.
No smoking
Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.
Owner has pets
Animals living on the property
Meals
Breakfast included on first morning.

Reviews

Tim and Lindsay made us feel very welcome at their beautifully situated House in the Field. It is quiet and peaceful and we were there for a real rest and relax holiday. We hit unusually bad weather for the time of year but it didn’t stop us having a lovely holiday, walking in the countryside and relishing the occasional outbreaks of sun. Finn and Dave became our walking companions and we left feeling revived and refreshed. Our thanks to Tim and Lindsay for their kindness and friendliness in this lovely corner of France.

Richard and Penelope, London

We enjoyed a wonderful holiday at 'House in the Field'. This characterful house with its elegant pool and patio, set within a generous garden with rural views is simply stunning. The verandah provides another super special place to sit or dine and watch the bats emerge at night as the sun sets over the fields of sunflowers . Every detail has been thought about here so you can enjoy every moment of your holiday. Our hosts made our holiday really special, taking the time to share a range of suggestions for our family from climbing to canoeing, chateaux by candlelight, markets and so much more!

Mike, Wirral

We have been visiting the Lot and Dordogne for nearly ten years and this house is one of the best. The location is beautiful and has a peaceful and relaxing feel. Watching the buzzards flying overhead was about as busy as it got. The house was delightful and had everything we needed - the welcome basket was a lovely touch. Tim and Lindsay were incredibly helpful and kind. Particular highlights were sitting on the veranda overlooking the pool for breakfast, lunch or an evening meal - or just any time really - and driving up to the house with the dogs greeting us felt like coming home.

James, Suffolk

A welcome return to the immaculate, perfectly presented, luxurious & so peaceful HITF… & it was even better than our magical memories from last time. Tim & Lindsay make it look easy setting up & running such a wonderful holiday home… but it’s not. They’re the ultimate hosts & their characterful, stylish, gorgeous home is a delight… chilling by the best pool you could hope for, soaking up the French Cotswold views, long lunches on the veranda, cooking up a storm in the amazingly well equipped kitchen… it’s all here. And magic Mike the Massuse of the gods! Booked again next year. Nuff said?

Phil, Norfolk

We had a fantastic two week holiday at House in the Field. We have rented gites throughout France during the last 20 years and this is certainly the best! In the tastefully restored house we found everything we needed, the porch is beautiful and the large terrace and swimming pool leave nothing to be desired. The views are stunning! Tim and Lindsay are the most thoughtful and considering hosts we could have wished for. We will be happy to one day return at House in the Field.

Miryam, Duiven, Netherlands

Had a wonderful stay at The House in the Field - Beautiful peaceful location in the Lot, close to historic Bastides and pretty villages. The House is very well equipped and the heated pool was a real plus - we got in every day, despite the weather being cooler than it should have been. Tim and Lindsay are the perfect hosts and can’t do enough for you- all in all we heartily recommend it!

John, Brighton

Absolutely stunning property in the most beautiful and tranquil location. The house and its surroundings are immaculately presented, and have everything you could possibly need. Picture perfect towns and villages close by, and the nearby night markets are not to be missed! Should you wish, there are plenty of local activities, canoeing and the local Treetop adventure were particular favourites. Lindsey and Tim are impeccable hosts, and went above and beyond to ensure our family had a wonderful, fun and memorable stay. Thank you for an amazing visit, we look forward to returning!

Rachel, Windsor

The best stay I have ever had, amazing pool, lovely owners, the best local villages and amazing accommodation! Highly recommend has been amazing for me and my family for the past 2 years every summer holiday! Three words: Best Villa Ever!!!!

Grace, Norwich

We have stayed in this amazing place for 2 weeks in the summer 2023 and absolutely felt in love with it. The location is breathtaking, we arrived during sunflowers fields being in bloom! The house has everything we needed, complementary croissants on our 1st morning were a nice surprise. The owners have left clear instructions on how navigate to the house and in the house itself, also there were many good recommendations for restaurants, brasseries, supermarkets, local activities!. We enjoyed night market in the next village so much! You cannot wish for more if you visit this place!

Olga, Rob & Anastasia, Utrecht

Amazing property, fantastic scenery amongst the sunflower fields. We were made welcome from the start and Tim and Lindsay were always there to answer questions on info around the surrounding areas. Would not hesitate to return again. We came as strangers and left as friends.

Maggie, Shropshire

House in the field has become a not to be missed annual fixture for us. If you are looking for a superb location to unwind and relax then you have just found it. Lindsay and Tim offer a warm welcome to their lovely home and are always on hand to ensure you get the very best from your holiday. For those wanting to explore the area it is packed with possibilities, not least the wonderful Bastide towns and all they encompass. We are already booked for next year!

Sara and Mark, Bideford

'House in the Field' is a perfect tranquil holiday experience, with the friendliest hosts you could ever wish to meet. We had a fabulous fortnight at this wonderful property, visiting the many picturesque towns and villages of the region. Enjoyed long summer walks, fabulous electric bike rides and canoeing, which are all readily available in the area. The Bastide towns, with their markets and artisan craftsmen, were an additional highlight. Lindsay & Tim go the extra mile to make your stay perfect. A perfect fortnight, and look forward to returning again in the near future.

Paul & Judith, Worcester

This is the second year in a row I've stayed at The House in the Field. The lure of our own pool, quiet rural setting and mix of differing activities within striking distance was again too good to pass up. Travelling down overnight by car with my two sons 17 & 15yrs for a week in the May Half term. I can thoroughly recommend hiring electric bicycles to see the countryside and a canoe hire down the Dordogne. In summer Hols there are evening markets; great fun to eat local food and meet people. Tim and Lindsay are perfect hosts and present a beautiful well appointed holiday let. Tres bien!

Richard, Colchester

The gorgeous images & sumptuous description sound like a tasty slice of Southern France stone house, pool paradise right? Well, buckle up because the reality is even better! The achingly beautiful French Cotswolds views, the deafening peace & quiet, the best night stars imaginable, the perfectly/luxuriously/tastefully equipped accommodation. Parfait! Then the gorgeous, generous, kind hosts Lindsay & Tim go the extra mile, making you a part of their life, the local night markets, their journey. Remarkable. Worth every penny. We will be back – if only to decide who's crazy croquet champion!

Phil, Norwich

This place really is as idyllic as the photos suggest. The accommodation was spotlessly clean and fabulously equipped. Tim and Lindsay were brilluant hosts giving us hints and tips on how to get the most from the local area. We shed a few tears upon leaving them and House in a Field but will return for another stay soon.

Jo, Colchester

The House in the Field was exactly what we were looking for. It is as idyllic as it looks in the photos, it is fabulously well-equipped (I defy anyone to discover something that they would expect to find at home that is not there) and the hosts Lindsay and Tim are everything that you could wish them to be. They are there when you want them to be without being intrusive, ready with advice on how to get the best out of your time with them and always friendly and welcoming.

Chris, Thames Ditton

This is the most amazing property to stay in .The kitchen has everything needed ,the pool is ideal for games and for swimming . The views are exceptional . Its peaceful and quiet .We loved the two dogs Finn & Dave, even at a distance. Tim and Lindsey go out of their way to help you for anything ,even providing themselves as a taxi service. Thank you for a wonderful stay x

Neil, CHURTON CHESTER

This was our fourth visit to House in the Field and it was every bit as good as the first. It has become our home away from home. Lindsay and Tim always provide a warm welcome, as do their dogs Finn and Dave. The property is immaculately kept with a keen eye for detail ... you will find nothing wanting, and it is always a wrench to leave. Thank you for another memorable holiday ... we will return!

Sara and Mark, Littleham, Bideford

House in the Field is perfect! It is like a home from home with absolutely everything you could ever need and everything is immaculate, beautiful, and so obviously designed and put together with love. The location is stunning and so, so peaceful but an easy drive to lots of gorgeous towns and villages and so little traffic! It is the perfect place to relax, soak up the sunshine, dip in the wonderful pool and watch the glorious sun sets. Lindsay and Tim are simply the best hosts you could wish for. We arrived as guests but left as friends and can’t wait to go back. Exceptional!! xx

Theresa and Harriet, Saffron Walden

The house setting is superb, very peaceful with lovely views and a feeling of total tranquility. The property is immaculately and thoughtfully presented and very well equipped. Lindsay and Tim were exceptional hosts and have clearly put a lot of love and hard work into the whole enterprise. They went out of their way to make ours and our 3 young children’s stay super relaxed, happy and memorable. The pool was a great temperature and pristine, with a stunning patio- a real highlight. Thanks again.We would definitely go back!

Sarah, Cambridge

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Location

The neighbourhood

The house is a 15-minute drive from Monflanquin, a pretty 13th century bastide town with masses of well-preserved medieval buildings. Visit the weekly market (Thursdays) in the main square; stock up on pastries and baguettes at the boulangerie; book onto an art class. Time your stay during a medieval weekend – hosted regularly in the summer – when the place comes alive. Another bastide jewel, Monpazier, is a 20-minute drive. Chateau Gavaudun has a fascinating dungeon to explore while Bonaguil and Biron castles are both close by and quieter than the Dordogne castles.

Local points of interest from Lindsay Patterson

  • We sit on the border of the popular & busy tourist areas of the Dordogne and Lot et Garonne . Our local town, Monflanquin, is a bastide village of stunning medieval architecture with great restaurants, quaint shops and an amazing ice cream parlour!
  • The summer 'night markets' in July /August are not to be missed! On different evenings in local villages, friends and strangers congregate for great French bonhomie to enjoy an array of delicious local produce washed down with good wine and live music!
  • There are so many activities on offer in the area, you will be spoilt for choice! Take a scenic walk, visit nearby bastide towns, Chateaux, vineyards or go on a Treetop adventure, go climbing, bowling, abseiling, horseriding, golfing, mini golfing and more
  • If Rivers are your thing, go wild swimming, have a river bank picnic, take a scenic boat trip or spend a day canoeing through rocky gorges past stunning villages or take a hot air balloon ride to enjoy the stunning landscape and architecture at its best!
  • 'house in the field' offers days of peace and tranquility or fun and laughter...it's up to you, it's your holiday!. You can relax around the pool, have a massage, play water polo or croquet, have a BBQ, stargaze and toast marshmallows!
  • If you want to be creative during your stay, you can take part in a holiday workshop ( painting, cooking, writing, textiles, yoga) These workshops are available in the local area or on site and can be arranged for you subject to dates and availability.

Introducing

Lindsay Patterson

Lindsay and Tim took early retirement and have taken on this place as a project. The house is now ready for guests and they have turned their attention to the barn, where they live with their three rescue dogs. They are very welcoming and will go out of their way to make your stay comfortable and enjoyable.