Mas de Garrigue, chambre d’hôtes de charme

Nous avons été absolument bien accueillis par Sarah et Steve qui nous ont aidés pour le restaurant du soir (excellent) ainsi que des recommandations personnelles sur les meilleures randonnées dans la région.La maison est magnifique et très joliment rénovée. L’endroit est charmant, très calme, la vue enchanteuse.Le petit déjeuner est absolument délicieux. Sarah et Steve ont été aux petits soins avec nous. On se sent comme à la maison, mais dans une maison de rêves ;)Nous recommandons vivement ce très bel bel endroit !

Absolutely fabulous, stunning, gorgeous and any other description of loveliness. Le Mas de Garrigue is situated at the much, much quieter and more bucolic, less touristy end of the Lot river toward the Aveyron. And so much the better for it. It is owned and run by a very warm and friendly Irish couple who salvaged the place about 16 years ago. The photographs on the website really do the place justice - the house and buildings are the epitome of subtle good taste, with antique furnishings side by side with art pieces collected on their travels. The bedrooms are vast, the beds huge (and ridiculously comfortable) and the bathrooms a delight after a long trip, a hefty stroll or a muscle sapping cycle. There is also a delightful swimming pool for anyone with no intention of breaking into a sweat for even a millisecond of their stay. Dinner can be arranged for a supplement on Monday and Thursday evenings only, and reserved in advance. There are plenty of seriously good local bistros in the area in any case, so you won't go hungry. I've travelled fairly extensively around Europe, and it isn't particularly easy finding places like Le Mas de Garrigue that tick all the boxes for such a ludicrously reasonable rate per rooms of this quality, fit out, cool aesthetics and size (larger than most suites) - a chic retreat without the attitude, coffee table books or chill out music piped out day and night. All this and an absolutely brilliant breakfast.

Très bien reçus par Steve et Sarah. Très belle maison d'hôtes aménagée avec beaucoup de goût. Ce lieu est un enchantement.

We selected Mas de Garrigue as a simple 1 night layover between our planned destinations for our annual trip through France. Before we left the next morning we were making plans for 2024 to return and spend more time here. The ~900 year old house is warm and inviting with an incredible amount of tenderness in the renovations and finishing details. In our lifetime of travels we cannot remember another place that matches the welcoming energy of the home. This is no accident as the home exudes the love and attention the hosts have provided in the decor which is the same as they treat their guests. They are genuinely kindly thoughtful people willing to help and share with the guests.

A wonderful place to stay. Location is ideal as you can visit many pretty villages from there. Beautiful area to walk around too. The room is amazing, and the service awesome: the owners are very lovely, friendly and helpful. Plus sides: the breakfast is delicious, the pool is great, everything is done with taste and refinement. Strongly recommend and I’ll definitely go back there! Thank you!

Cannot find the words to recommend this more highly. Truly the best accommodations in an idyllic location with most gracious and lovely hosts. We could have stayed a month! Historic stone home with 15th century architectural details remodeled with 21st century comforts. The rooms are spacious with luxury baths and plenty of light. Truly a pleasure to awake with cows mooing, birds singing and sheep baaing in the distance. Tucked away on a lovely acreage but within an easy drive to the surrounding historical villages. So much to see!

This is the most magical place. It made me smile and gaze around in wonder throughout my stay. Luxurious, comfortable, incredibly beautiful: I could single out the gorgeous, heavy linen curtains (all handmade by our host, Sarah), the huge, comfortable bed with beautiful soft Egyptian cotton sheets, the spacious bathroom, the ancient beams and stonework, the sunshine flooding the room, the far-reaching views.... the windows!! - ranging from large casements in the bedroom, admitting scented country air and birdsong, to quirky little tiny squares tucked away in the deep walls of the toilet and the shower!Sarah and Steve were the best hosts, so welcoming, and full of helpful advice (we were on a house-hunting expedition). Before we arrived, Sarah kindly offered to book us a restaurant for our first night, which was a big help.Breakfast was delicious, especially the chilled, freshly squeezed orange juice, natural yoghurt and homemade jams.I will be recommending this stunning place to all my friends and family. I hope we can return before long. Thank you Sarah and Steve!

We can’t recommend this establishment highly enough. The room was beautifully appointed, the bathroom was just as well appointed, the food was exquisite and the owners were fun, caring, and delightful. We would very happily stay here again and recommend it highly.

Splendide maison avec beaucoup de caractère et une magnifique décoration. Les chambres sont immenses. Sarah et Steven sont des hôtes très accueillants. Sarah est une excellente cuisinière. Tout est réuni dans ce lieu plein de charme pour passer un excellent séjour à deux pas du village de St Cirq Lapopie et de nombreux chemins de randonnée. Une adresse à partager avec ses amis.

We stayed here for three nights, originally having only booked two as we loved it so much that we ended up cancelling our next nights stay elsewhere. We wish we had longer! Sarah and Steve are amazing hosts, so friendly with lots of great knowledge and recommendations of the beautiful villages that surround the area. The villages are like you something you see in a picture book, some making you feel transported back in time. We loved our visit to Saint-Cirq-Lapopie which has a beautiful ruined Chateau high up on the hill. This area in the Pyrenees is by far our favourite having visited France many times, in many different locations. The private room on the lower floor of the property is beautifully decorated and leads directly to the pool. It was perfect not to disturb other guests as we are early birds. We had a delicious breakfast with fruit, natural yoghurt, baguette, jams and croissants served by the pool where we sat listening to the birds and the sounds of nature. The best start to the day! We regularly popped in the car a 10:15 min drive to the local village of Cajarc which has lots of little restaurants to sit, eat and people watch. Steve recommended a lovely drive through St Jean du laur, Promilhaves, Vidaillac, Puylagarde, Parisot and through Verfeil on the D33 to Albi. This was a lovely route with stunning old French villages. We would also recommend a visit we took as per their recommendation to Cordes-Sur-Ciel which is a fortified town built in 1222 and is truly stunning with streets full of locally produced foods and gifts. We loved our stay so much we are looking to return for another trip very soon! Can't recommend this place and area enough.