Cottage En Brétus

Séjour parfait Nous avons passé un séjour parfait. La maison est bien équipée et le cadre est vraiment très beau. Cela répondait parfaitement à nos attentes. Je tiens à souligner l'accueil parfait qui nous a été fait, avec simplicité, gentillesse et bienveillance. Cela a contribuer à nous sentir tout de suite à l'aise. Je ne peux que recommander.

We had a superb week in the house. The house itself was fantastic. It was comfortably the most well equipped place we have stayed in - everything has been thought of (including some pool toys that the boys enjoyed). Karen and Ian were perfect hosts, they left us to our own devices, but were always happy to share ideas on places to visit, goodies from their garden, and thoughts on the coming rugby season. The pool (completely private, secluded and sole use) was beautiful, with an impressive view as a backdrop. Thanks for a lovely week - we hope to return one day.

A wonderful cottage in a fabulous location. We couldn’t have asked for anything more, from the warm and friendly welcome to the much needed swimming pool. We loved our stay so much, thank you

Fabulous Ian and Karen were very welcoming and the cottage is very well equipped, we didn't need for anything. Also only 20mins from Lavaur, which has a lovely Saturday market and a great spot for exploring the area. Quiet, with tranquil views, a wonderful pool and various outside areas to suit all needs, from somewhere to eat al fresco, to lounge and read or sit by the pool, both in the shade or sun.

We recently spent a wonderful week at this delightful gîte between Toulouse and Castres and couldn't have been happier with our stay. From the moment we arrived, Karen and Ian welcomed us warmly, treating us like family with their genuine hospitality.The gîte's setting is peaceful and calming, providing an ideal escape from daily life. The stunning hilltop surroundings in natural beauty are perfect for relaxation, with plenty of opportunities for scenic walks including a nearby lake. The pool was a definite highlight, offering a refreshing dip or ideal setting to unwind and soak up the tranquil environment while watching the swallows dipping and diving. The accommodation itself is beautifully finished and fully equipped with everything we needed, creating a comfortable and homely atmosphere. The thoughtful touches such from the hosts, such as honey from own bee hives and wild garlic from the veggie patch, to going the extra mile on restaurant recommendations, truly added to our overall enjoyment.Centrally located, the gîte allowed us to explore both Toulouse and Castres easily making it the ideal base camp (especially for rugby fans if you want to catch a Top14 or European game!)Thanks to Karen and Ian's considerate hosting, our stay has left a wonderful impression and great memories. We’re already looking forward to returning!Laura, Roger, Jane & Stew x

What a great place to spend two weeks. So peaceful, beautiful views, good weather and superb hosts…

This property was superbly equipped as it had all that we required for our trip - on the rare occasion we needed something, that wasn't in the property, we were able to loan it from the owners. We, a family of four (44m, 42f, 14f &13f), had a fabulous time and all agreed that this was right up there as one of our favorite holiday home stays of all time. Having stayed all across France in various homes this one ticked our boxes for a relaxing sun-filled break. The owners, and of course their dogs, were very friendly and ensured that our stay was as comfortable as possible - thank you for all of the information shared on beekeeping and allowing us to sample some of the harvest. A small recommendation for improving further (if we were to be overly picky); would be for some way of providing fixed outside shade, as there were occasions where the wind was too high to have the parasols up which meant it was too hot to enjoy the outside space. Overall this is a property not to be missed and certainly deserves 5* across the board. Thank you Karen and Ian.

The cottage is a beautiful place to relax, unwind & an ideal place to get away from it all. It is immaculate throughout & the lovely hosts karen & Ian have thought of everything you could possibly need. The pool was wonderful and the views from the terrace were stunning. We will definitely be returning. Thank you Karen & Ian for a memorable holiday.