Gîte des Milans

We stayed for a week at gite les Milan’s. Communication with the host Richard was excellent. The property itself is magnificent with lots of special touches - wine to try in a wine rack with notes, and lots of information about things to do in the area. The terrace with the view of the sun setting over the bucolic landscape every evening was also a special treat. I highly recommend this Gite

We stayed for a week at gite les Milan’s. Communication with the host Richard was excellent. The property itself is magnificent with lots of special touches - wine to try in a wine rack with notes, and lots of information about things to do in the area. The terrace with the view of the sun setting over the bucolic landscape every evening was also a special treat. I highly recommend this Gite

Excellent séjour dans cette magnifique grange, très bien rénovée avec beaucoup de goût. Elle est très bien équipée. Il ne nous manquait rien, même pour notre enfant de 16 mois tout était sur place (chaise haute, lit à barreaux, jeux, couverts, matelas à langer). Nous avons utilisés les VTT, le barbecue Les propriétaires sont charmants et très discrets.

Notre séjour a Bor et Bar était très agréable, la grange est arrangée avec goût et confort. La vue est absolument magnifique et la situation du gîte permet de rayonner assez rapidement (1/2h environ) pour un certain nombre d'activités (cheval, canoë kayak, grotte, forteresse royale...). Les propriétaires sont agréables, présents avec discrétion. Accueil de bon niveau avec de gentilles attentions. Un seul conseil : réservez !

We were at Gites Des Milan for 3 weeks with various family members and our little girl's first holiday and it was everything we could have asked for. Right from the start Richard and Anna made us feel welcome, gave us great recommendations and even helped with a birthday meal for my husband! The view from the terrace is incredible and many happy evenings were spent watching the beautiful sunsets with a few glasses of wine! The house itself is stunning and finished to an incredibly high standard. We visited various towns and villages including Najac and Albi, enjoying markets and castles, as well as a lovely time by the river and (short) walks through beautiful countryside just by the gites. We didn't know much about the area, but will be coming back as there is something for everyone! A really special holiday in a really special place - thank you Richard and Anna!

Richard and Anna are definitely 5* hosts, helpful, courteous and there when you need them. The property itself is spectacular, and to repeat the comments of others, the pictures do not do it justice. Sitting on the terrace watching the sunset with a glass of local wine (selected by our hosts at very reasonable prices) is a moment unto itself, the colours slowly changing and the village in the distance turning from grey to dark to twinkling lights is a memory which is embedded in our minds. The property itself is obviously designed from conception to be functional, and welcoming and the addition of the interesting furnishings and decor just add to the enjoyment of being there. This is not your average gites this is almost like your home away from home. We were never far from beautiful, quaint villages that delighted the eye and challenged my driving (larger car, smaller streets). A visit to a local market is always a delight and those in this area never disappointed, especially the one in Villefranche-de-Rouergue where we entranced by some of the characters and their market stalls. We hope to have the opportunity to return in future years and experience this relaxing, get away from it all place. Richard and Anna, thank you.

Everything about our stay was prefect. Richard and his wife went above and beyond to warmly welcome us and ensure we had a great stay. The property is even more gorgeous than the photos. 100% recommend.

We spent a wonderful week here this summer - two families with 3 teenagers and two children aged 7 and 11. As mentioned in other reviews, the pictures online really don't capture just how impressive this place is. Upstairs, the open plan living/dining/lounge is a beautifully designed double height room that takes full advantage of the amazing views. Downstairs, all the bedrooms have their own large bathrooms and are linked by a large hallway lined with bookcases and antique chairs. There is also a huge utility room where you can wash and dry clothes, and has useful things like a hairdryer and iron. The pool is set into the hillside. With ample loungers set around the patio and looking out over the valley, it is difficult to drag yourself away. The pool is slightly smaller than the standard size and it doesn't have a shallow end - a consideration if you have small children. There is a clever pool alarm in place for peace of mind. There is also a small play area with swings and slides for the little ones. Our youngest loved ambling around the field, finding bugs and lizards. The Gites layout is perfect for a large group - big airy spaces with long tables and comfy sofas when you want to spend time together, but also enough rooms and terraces to spend quieter time apart. For me, a number of things set this place apart. Firstly, the thoughtful and stylish finishing touches. From the vases of wild flowers and local antiques dotted around - to the musical instruments (complete with songbooks) and the rack of tried and tested wines from local vineyards, this Gite has the feel of a much loved home rather than a holiday rental. Then there are the views. Whether you are sitting by the pool, in the garden, or on the lovely rooftop terrace - all you can see (and hear) are the hills rolling down into the valley, wildflowers, forests and swooping swallows. By night, sitting on the candlelit terrace, the stars seem to curve around you. It really is impossible not to relax here, you can literally feel yourself unwind. And lastly there is Richard and Anna, who were the perfect hosts. Always responsive and helpful prior to the holiday, once we arrived they shared their local knowledge over a bottle of wine, recommended cycle routes, lent their bikes, and booked restaurants - while managing to maintain an impressive level of invisibility when not needed! They are wholly deserving of their rave reviews, and we wish them every success in the future.