We had a very fine stay. The children (and adults, for that matter) loved feeding the animals. They named many! The swimming pool was also a great source of pleasure. The house worked well for eleven of us. The kitchen is trois etoiles. There are actually more bathroom facilities than listed (all in great condition), although I do think it should be noted that three of the six bedrooms are NOT air conditioned (the remainder of the very large house is, and it also provides wonderful media facilities). Carcassonne the Cite is a fifteen minute walk along a beautiful riverside path, while the town is a 3 or 4K drive. The Canal du Midi provides an excellent place for runs, walks, and bike rides. Principal places w/i a reasonable drive are Toulouse, Albi, Narbonne, beaches by the sea and endless sights in the Pyrenees--lovely villages, Cathar mountain-top castles, hiking trails, etc. The host/owner was present to greet us, gave us lots of info, and was fabulous in addressing the minor crisis of rental car keys locked in the car trunk. This is a place for a large group--you can stay self contained on the estate with plenty to do, or use it as a base of Occitan operations.