Guaranteed to be a favorite! In the Grands Causses Regional Park, this cozy cottage for 6 people (up to 8 people) will welcome you. Nature lovers or those who need to recharge away from all the hustle and bustle, you've come to the right place! A place conducive to well-being with magnificent views of the valley. For maximum relaxation, a private sauna! Trails from the cottage, and to cool off in summer, swimming in the Lévezou lakes or in the Tarn is a real pleasure! The space La Maquisarde is located in a place composed of 2 independent houses including that of the owner, a barn that dates back to 1929, a bread oven and an old chestnut dryer. It is a secluded hamlet where we are alone in living there, in the heart of a still wild nature where it is common to cross the path of deer, foxes and many more... as well as a rich population of birds! Beautiful energy flows here... La Maquisarde is a detached house, with a warm and bright living room, with a kitchen area, dining area and a living room facing a large wood stove for evenings by the fire ... This room overlooks a large sheltered terrace (50m2), facing south with magnificent views of the valley and the Lacaune mountains, a real treat in all seasons and moreover with direct access to the sauna. This one is at your disposal in the continuity of the terrace, it works with wood.. A real moment of relaxation for the body and the mind ..... On the ground floor the bathroom/wc and upstairs, 3 bedrooms and 1 toilet, all are equipped with a double bed in 140 (very recent memory bedding) including one with extra twin beds. Bedrooms 1 and 2 face south with views of the surrounding mountains and bedroom 3 faces north, with views of stone buildings, forest and the "secadou" with its lauzes roof... The place is equipped with 3 springs, century-old oaks, small grazing plots on the terrace, all surrounded by chestnut forest...You can also taste the honey from this terroir and the apple juice extracted from the fruits of our trees! Horses and the mascot of the place (Rosemary, our old traveling companion! a little gray donkey of 37 years this year) are all around. You will have access to the orchard, vegetable garden, surrounding woods with trails from the Maquisarde. A Norwegian bath/hot tub completed the facilities of the outdoor spa. The jacuzzi is available for a fee (wood and maintenance) of €50 for 2 sessions and €10 per additional session, the payment of which will be made in cash on site. It runs on wood, the spring water (overflow) is replaced at each stay, from November to May. In summer we treat the water and it can be used as a refreshment for young and old! Regarding the Norwegian bath, We provide you with all the wood necessary to prepare the fire and supply the stove (allow a heating time that varies depending on the season - in winter about 4 hours for the 1st session). For safety reasons, the use of the hot tub is strongly discouraged on stormy days. Thank you for respecting basic hygiene measures (rinse before entering, remove self-tanning, and tie your hair back, etc.). Guests particularly appreciate enjoying it under a starry sky, or during the day with a view of the valley Guest access Guests will have access to the entire property. Other things to note We accept animals under certain conditions, we are ourselves passionate about animals and have dogs, horses and donkeys, so we ask dog owners to keep them under surveillance outside, they will not have access to the floor either and a deposit check of €200 will be requested upon arrival. A request in advance is highly recommended! Do not leave animals alone in the accommodation! To make sure everything goes smoothly, we do not accept animals that are aggressive towards other animals or humans! Well-behaved pets and responsible owners are welcome!! Thank you for understanding.