15th Century Former Presbytery With Private Pool In A Charming Village

5 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

Pool

Fireplace

Free WiFi

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Explore the area

Vieux, Occitanie

Château-musée du Cayla9 min drive
Museum of Sugar and Chocolate Arts20 min drive
Toulouse-Lautrec Museum29 min drive
Toulouse (TLS-Blagnac)65 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Futon and 2 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

1 Double Futon

4 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Toilet 1

Toilet

Toilet 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

In a charming, historic village, this stone-built, 15th century former presbytery, opposite a church on the village square, is full of character with exposed stone walls, massive beams and tiled floors. It is a spacious and well-equipped house (including free wi-fi and UK Freeview TV channels), and enjoys a private swimming pool in its pretty, enclosed garden. The Presbytère is an excellent holiday base to enjoy village life and explore this spectacular region. Vieux is set in rural landscape of rolling hills, vineyards, fields of sunflowers, châteaux and fortified hilltop ‘bastide’ towns (including Cordes-sur-Ciel). The Tarn Region encompasses rivers, dramatic Aveyron and Tarn gorges and vast forested areas. Nearby activities include horse riding, canoeing, tennis and sailing. There is a good range of shops and facilities 3km away at Cahuzac-sur-Vère. The nearest large town is Gaillac, with its lively markets, supermarkets, wine centre (enjoy sampling wines made from regional grape varieties), ‘apero’ concerts and other summer activities. The historic city of Albi, with its impressive red brick cathedral and Toulouse Lautrec Museum is 20km away. Ground floor: Living/dining room. Kitchen. Both with French windows to garden. Utility Room. Separate WC. First floor: Study. Three/Four bedrooms: one double plus an annex which can be used as a separate bedroom, with en-suite bathroom/WC with shower cubicle, one double with balcony and en-suite bathroom/WC with over-bath shower, one twin with en-suite bathroom/WC with shower cubicle. Separate WC. Second floor: Attic family bedroom (double plus two singles) with en-suite bathroom/WC and shower cubicle. • Enclosed garden • Terrace • Private swimming pool (9m x 4m, depth 1.5m) • Central heating • Fireplace with wood-burning stove • Washing machine • Tumble dryer • Dishwasher • Fridge/freezer • Microwave • TV (with Netflix and UK Freeview channels) • DVD • Wi-fi • Cot and Child's bed • Highchair • Garden/pool furniture • Gas barbecue • All linen included • Preferred start day is Saturday but can be flexible. Location: Village centre, 3km from Cahuzac (shops, restaurants), 13km N of Gaillac, 20km SW of Albi, 70km NE of Toulouse (airport, all facilities).

Property manager

Deborah Mechaneck

Languages

English, French

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Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

House trained dogs only

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

Property Registration Number 8162104

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Vieux

Located in Vieux, this holiday home is in a rural area. InVINcible VIGNEron Museum and Château-musée du Cayla are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Great Squire's House and Great Huntsman's House. Travelling with kids? Consider Gaillac Miniature Trains and Garden of Paradise. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby power boating, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking, horse riding and cycling.

Vieux, Occitanie

What's nearby

Château-musée du Cayla - 9 min drive
Aigueleze Golf Club - 16 min drive
Museum of Sugar and Chocolate Arts - 20 min drive
Albi Cathedral - 29 min drive
Toulouse-Lautrec Museum - 29 min drive

Getting around

Gaillac Station - 14 min drive

Restaurants

Manufacture Gourmande - 17 min drive
La Berlue - 12 min drive
Le Cappuccino - 14 min drive
Au Baladin de la Gresigne - 10 min drive
Manoir de l'Emmeillé - 9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does 15th Century Former Presbytery With Private Pool In A Charming Village have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is 15th Century Former Presbytery With Private Pool In A Charming Village pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 15th Century Former Presbytery With Private Pool In A Charming Village?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 15th Century Former Presbytery With Private Pool In A Charming Village?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 15th Century Former Presbytery With Private Pool In A Charming Village located?

This family-friendly Vieux holiday home is located in a rural location, within 3 mi (5 km) of Château-musée du Cayla, Peyres Roses and Domaine de Cant'alauze. Gaillac Miniature Trains and Garden of Paradise are also within 9 miles (15 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

6/10 Okay

maeve m.

8 Aug 2023

Liked: Location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Communication

An exceptional area to visit

You could have a lovely holiday here but keep your party to 6 maximum and don't use the attic room in summer!! The area is beautiful but the garden is surprisingly noisy as there is a lot of traffic through the village The three main bedrooms are super. The pool is well shaded and the outdoor dining area is good but cramped

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul L.

21 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely property with everything you need for a relaxing holiday

We couldn't fault this property. Spotlessly clean and with everything you need including spacious kitchen, lounge and outside seating areas. Lovely bedrooms too. We were a party of 8 and had plenty of space. There are a good number of bathrooms and toilets too. Garden is lovely and pool is a good size and well maintained. Vieux is a small pretty town which in August at least has a weekly evening market on a Wednesday where you can buy local produce, wine and food. There is a town with bakery, well stocked shop, pharmacy etc about 3 miles away. A supermarket about 20 minutes away. There are lots of beautiful hilltop towns and villages (many with markets on certain days) to visit and wander around and Albi with it's stunning Cathedral is only half an hour away. Everything about the house is bigger than it looks in the pictures. None of us wanted to leave. Cannot recommend highly enough. Thanks for letting us stay!!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Georgina B.

6 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful house and gardens in peaceful village, would love to stay again!

My husband and I stayed here for a week with our three children and my parents as we were in the area for a family wedding and wanted a peaceful base for inbetween events. It was perfect, the house is beautiful and the gardens were stunning. We felt like we were in a fairytale! The children loved playing outside and also in the attic which they used as a playroom as it had plently of board games and toys to keep them entertained. Everything was perfectly clean (which is no mean feat in such an old house!) and the pool was spotless on our arrival. Check in and check out were nice and simple with a lockbox system, and communication with the owner was great throughout our stay. The kitchen was equipped with everything you could need and there were plenty of towels and extra bedding etc. It was also very hamdy to have a washing machine during our stay. No phone signal (which is to be expected in this area) but WiFi available and English TV channels if required. There is a supermarket a short drive away and lots of lovely villages/towns to visit (by car) nearby if you wish to eat out. The locals were very welcoming, offering helpful advice and friendly conversation. We would 100% recommend staying here and hope to do so ourselves in the future!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca T.

17 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Property and Location

A fantastic three weeks at this beautiful house, with everything you would need and more, refreshing pool, comfortable rooms, plenty of en-suites and beautiful garden. Plenty of pretty villages to visit with lovely restaurants. Great place to stay to explore the area

Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Julie McCombes

20 Aug 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Presbytery

Three generations of our family- aged from 2 to 62- spent a glorious eight days of fun and relaxation at Le Presbytere. The layout of the house was ideal, with interconnecting doors between bedrooms for parents and little ones, a large family living room and an abundance of en-suites. The house is absolutely full of character; the rooms are thoughtfully furnished and the new kitchen is well-equipped to the highest standard. Due to the glorious weather, we were able to make very good use of the pool, the garden , the terrace and the gas barbecue. We were able to buy delicious croissants and provisions each morning in Cahuzac-sur-Vere....usually followed by a coffee in the sun outside the Bar Tabac. In Vieux the Wednesday hot-food van, from 6pm to 10pm, is an unmissable event. Extra tables appear in the square and villagers gather together to chat, eat, drink and play pétanque....such a wonderful atmosphere. We loved it! We also enjoyed delicious takeaway pizzas made by the chef at Camping Le Soleil des Bastides, just outside Cahuzac. Our young granddaughters loved playing each evening on the swings near the car park, having a little walk with us around the safe and peaceful village and particularly enjoyed their little pony riding experience at La Burgue...the equestrian centre between Vieux and Le Verdier. The house is ideally located for visiting some stunning hilltop villages including Cordes sur Ciel, Puycelsi and...our favourite... Bruniquel. We also visited the town of Gaillac....only 10km away....which has a variety of shops, cafes and a Sunday market. We consider Le Presbytere to be a high-quality, characterful holiday home in a beautiful location and Deborah is a helpful and considerate host who strives to ensure her guests have the best holiday possible. We all made lots of happy memories during our holiday in Vieux and will, hopefully, return to this beautiful part of France sometime in the future.

Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2019

About the host

Hosted by Deborah Mechaneck

We have owned this wonderful house in France now for almost 9 years and whilst we plan to use the house ourselves, we are keen to rent it out as well.
The owners are a couple who live in the UK and the sister of one of the owners who lives in New York City. We bought the house from a British couple who owned it for over 15 years. We hope to make the home as comfortable for you as it is for us and to provide you with everything you need while on holiday.

Why they chose this property

We were just sitting down to have breakfast one morning while staying with some friends who have a house in Cordes-sur-Ciel in July, 2014. Our friend had gone to pick up some croissants and came back, announcing that he had just seen a beautiful house advertised in an estate agent's window. Next thing we knew, we had arranged to see the house and two days later, we put in an offer.
We absolutely love the house and the region, with its fields of sunflowers and vineyards. The people are so friendly and the markets are amazing. A truly wonderful part of France.

What makes this property unique

The house is very easy to get to, being just 45 minutes drive from Toulouse airport. It's in a beautiful, quiet little village but is only 3km from Cahuzac-sur-Vere where you can buy all necessities; only 15 minutes from Gaillac and 20 minutes from the historic city of Albi.
There is so much to do in the region - walking, cycling, canoeing, sightseeing (historic cave paintings), browsing through the antique shops and wonderful markets. On the other hand, the house offers all of the comforts of home with a private pool, WiFi, Netflix and all the things you might feel you can't live without while on holiday.