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Pagel France

Catus

Exceptional child-focused resort with an outdoor pool in France’s Lot region.

Units 9
Sleeps 2 - 6
Bedrooms 2 - 3
Pets No
Mobility Yes

Ideal for

Babies
Toddlers
Older Kids

From £895/week

Pagel was created with families with small kids in mind. Mark had been there done that, he and Lara went on to make sure the anyone rocking up with a baby, toddler or little explorer had all they needed to keep calm, relax and enjoy their break. Today Pagel is renowned for fun-filled, hassle-free holidays in beautifully simple, stylish accommodation in the gorgeous Lot Region in the South of France.

About this place

Best bits

Perfect mix of family community and the privacy of your own gite.
Stacks of equipment and toys for the little ones so there is no need to pack up the entire house.
A small, friendly and safe environment for you to holiday in, dedicated to families with young children - little ones even get a welcome present on their pillow.

Top tips

Take a book or two and enjoy some downtime whilst the children are in the fully managed on-site kids club.
Apart from some reading material Pagel provide pretty much everything - just take your imaginations.
Make use of the Friday adventure and craft sessions for children, followed by a light tea - perfect timing for parents to pack up for the journey home.

Plan your stay

What are the facilities like? Where can you eat? What can you do?

Swimming pool

Indoor play room

Babysitting

Wifi

Outdoor play equipment

Kids club / creche

Rooms

Split over 2 sites, the 9 super-comfy self catering (and childproofed!) gites sleep 4 or 6 people in 2-3 bedrooms. Each has lovely views and many have their own private terrace for food, wine and relaxation in the evening. All the gites have fully equipped kitchens including ovens, microwaves, fridge freezers and dishwashers. Linens, towels and pool towels are provided, as are a host of toys and games.

Eat

All accommodation is self catering with well equipped kitchens. Other food services such as a family BBQ , children's tea, and a Chef for the night service are also available. There is a small honesty bar on site providing locally produced frozen meals and other supplies. Traditional fresh food markets are in nearby villages as well as a supermarket in the local village just 5 minutes away.

There is also a wealth of lovely restaurants and auberge's within 20 minutes drive, including a 2 Michelin star restaurant.

Activities

At the Pagel site you’ll find 5 acres to explore, so children will be free to run, play and explore. There is a large heated swimming pool with a terrace surrounded by security fencing along with a small and heated toddler pool. In addition to a fully managed on-site Kids’ Club 3 days a week, there are masses of good quality toys & “play zones” around the complex including a pirate ship, rocket, maze and a giant play barn. Add in climbing frames, sand pits, swings, slides and trampolines and all members of the family will find something to enjoy.

The Mas Sarrat site has similar facilities, albeit on a smaller scale, including a pool, play areas, toys and games, but with the added bonus of animal petting, feeding and egg collecting.

Accessibility

Dependent on the level of mobility there is one gite which is accessible by wheelchair. However, the grounds are undulating and further assistance may be needed.

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Location & local area

Where is it and how do you get there?

By Road

Pagel is a half hour drive north of Cahors. From Calais the road trip will take around 10 hours, or alternatively less than 6 hours from Bilbao.

By Air

Toulouse and Bergerac airports are both less than 90 minutes drive from Pagel.

By Rail

Cahors and Gourdon are both approximately 30 minutes away and have stations served by intercity trains on the Paris to Toulouse line.

About the owners

Mark

Our passion for Pagel is if anything more intense now after sixteen years. Our aim has been to create Pagel specifically, and only, for families with young babies, toddlers and children. I cannot tell you how amazing it is to stand and watch pirates and princesses chasing butterflies in the lower meadow – simple, fun, imagination and childhood as it should be.

Owner recommendations

For a great inside adventure 100 metres below ground head to Gouffre de Padirac – take a lift, then a Gondola type boat along the river and into the magical caves.
Hire canoes from Le Base Nautique de Caix - lots of beautiful scenery, beaches and a restaurant by the riverside.
Walk through the park at Foret de Singe near Rocamadour, and feed the monkeys popcorn by hand.
In the local village you’ll find Le Lac Vert in Catus - a beautiful lake with a man made beach with pedalos, restaurant and play equipment.
Cap Nature is a fantastic high roped climbing park next to the river in Cahors.