Large, historic house **** with a private heated swimming pool on 2 hectares

This former farmhouse has successfully preserved the vestiges of its past while cultivating a<br>passion for hospitality. From its vast, renovated 350-square-meter barn, built of local stone, and<br>its labyrinth of outbuildings forming a welcoming open courtyard, there emanates a<br>sense of gentleness, fluidity, carefree ease, and serenity that you’ll never want to<br>leave.<br>A little world unto itself, the Roc du Lapin cottage, which spans over 2 hectares between secluded valleys and wide, rolling expanses where fields and woods intertwine, offers everything you need to enjoy a stay with family or friends in the Pays de Serres—a hidden region full of wonders waiting to be discovered. Also known as the “little French Tuscany,” this authentic region halfway between Bordeaux and Toulouse offers a luminous, gentle landscape that bears witness to a preserved and unassuming past. The markets take you on a journey through France’s orchards and vegetable gardens; the local accent sings of the southern sun; life is simple; and the nearby Lastournelles Cave holds its own mystery.<br>After a fulfilling day of strolling through the surrounding villages and bastides—such as Pujols, Penne-d’Agenais, or Prayssas—you can cool off in your large, private 10 x 5 m saltwater pool, admiring a new sunset each evening, gazing off into the horizon, or sipping your favorite drink while comfortably seated in the shade of the porch adjoining the pool in the summer lounge, letting the aroma from the barbecue or plancha tickle your nostrils—a promise of a most convivial evening.<br>On those very rare occasions when the weather is unpredictable, the barn’s cathedral-like living room generously accommodates guests around its large oak table, which seats up to 14, warmed by a crackling fire in the fireplace to complete the picture. Here again, one can’t help but admire the imposing timber frame, renovated with respect for tradition and materials, and the harmonious blend of stone and wood.<br>The entire property continues to hold surprises, alternating between spacious areas and intimate nooks, allowing groups of 10 to 12 people to share moments of togetherness or solitary retreat, depending on the mood of the moment and each individual.<br>The calm and serenity of the 6 bedrooms—each equipped with new, high-quality 90x200 cm beds that can be configured as single or double beds (180x200 cm!)—will ensure you enjoy a restful night’s sleep. A sofa bed in the TV lounge on the mezzanine can serve as an extra sleeping space. <br>From “your” estate, you can join the Camino de Santiago trails, which pass less than 1 km from the hamlet of St. Jean, or simply enjoy shorter walks on the family-friendly hiking trails around Sainte Colombe de Villeneuve.<br>A vacation spot that rejuvenates, relaxes, and inspires.<br>An oxymoron, given the majestic simplicity of the “castle-on-a-farm” lifestyle offered here.