Meet Your Hosts

Meet the Owners of Larroque Haute Gîtes

From Irish roots to a forgotten French hamlet — this is the story behind Larroque Haute and the people who brought it back to life.

Carl and Tara, owners of Larroque Haute Gîtes

Carl & Tara — the owners of Larroque Haute Gîtes

From Ireland to the Lot

Our Story

We’re Carl and Tara, the Irish couple behind Larroque Haute Gîtes. In February 2023, we left Ireland behind and moved to the Lot department in south-west France with a dream that felt both enormous and simple: to bring an abandoned hamlet back to life and create a place where guests could truly unwind.

That hamlet was Larroque Haute. When we first saw it, the buildings were tired, the gardens overgrown and the land had been left to return to nature.

Beneath the brambles and peeling paint, however, we saw something special: stone walls with stories, views that stopped us in our tracks and a silence that is increasingly difficult to find.

Our journey was featured on Channel 4’s Help! We Bought a Village, which followed the reality of leaving everything familiar behind to take on a centuries-old French property.

The cameras captured the challenges, discoveries and moments of pure joy that came with transforming a forgotten corner of France into the luxury rural sanctuary it is today.

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Restored with Care

Old stone.
New beginnings.

Honouring the Past

The Restoration Journey

Restoring Larroque Haute has been a labour of love. We have rebuilt, repaired and reimagined every space while working to preserve the character of the original buildings. Wherever possible, we have used local artisans, traditional materials and techniques that respect the history of the hamlet.

The result is a collection of gîtes that feel both timeless and comfortable — old stone walls, modern bathrooms, original beams and kitchens you will genuinely enjoy cooking in.

The Larroque Haute Experience

Our Philosophy

We believe that the best holidays are the unhurried ones. That’s why Larroque Haute is grown-ups only — a quiet, uncrowded place where you can read beside the pool, walk through the woods, watch the deer and sleep better than you have in months.

With only eight guests across 17 acres, the sense of privacy here is genuine. There is room to breathe, slow down and enjoy the peaceful rhythm of the French countryside.

We also believe in the thoughtful touches that make a stay memorable: a welcome hamper waiting in the kitchen, honey from our own beehives, advice about the best local market or simply being available if you need anything.

Personal Hospitality

A warm welcome and friendly help directly from your hosts.

Peace & Privacy

Only eight guests sharing 17 acres of gardens and woodland.

Thoughtful Comfort

Beautiful surroundings, modern comforts and meaningful details.

With heartfelt thanks,

Carl & Tara

Come and Stay

Experience Larroque Haute for Yourself

We would be delighted to welcome you to our peaceful corner of the Lot. Explore our gîtes and availability, or contact us if you have any questions about planning your stay.

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