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. Set in tranquil countryside, nevertheless it is only a 10-minute drive into our local town, Tonneins, on the Garonne, with all that it has to offer in terms of supermarkets, banks, pharmacies, post office and so on. If you want somewhere closer to pop to for excellent morning croissants, our village shop is just a quick 5-minutes away. 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) Your well-being 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.