Quiet old-stone gite with pool / Gîte paisible en vieilles pierres avec piscine

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 478 sq m

Popular amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Check out the area

Saint-Marcel-Campes, Occitanie

Garden of Paradise5 min drive
Great Squire's House7 min drive
Museum of Sugar and Chocolate Arts8 min drive
Toulouse (TLS-Blagnac)85 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

The old "porcherie" is a stunning gîte conversion of a former stone-built barn. The conversion, completed in 2016, has resulted in a contemporary, stylish look and feel, whilst retaining original stonework, wooden beams and feature windows. The two large bedrooms each have a double or kingsize bed, as well as a small single bed (80x190) if required. Both bedrooms have their own shower room with toilet and basin.

The open-plan kitchen/living space comprises an island with a gas hob and electric oven, plus four bar stools. The kitchen is also equipped with a large fridge-freezer, dishwasher and all the kitchen tools and utensils to satisfy the keenest cooks. I ensure that there are plenty of plates, cutlery and glasses.

A comfortable sofa and armchairs provide space to relax out of the sun, to chill out with a book or movie. A DVD player (along with a selection of DVD's) is available along with Wi-Fi to keep you in touch with the world.

Large folding doors open onto the al-fresco dining terrace with its shade sail giving relief from the midday sun.

The large open garden is mainly a grassed area with a patch where we grow summer vegetables. The large oak tree provides a nice shaded area to lie in the hammock and dream away the afternoon.

When the heat gets up, you can simply cool off or take a serious swim in the lap pool, which is 13x3m and 1.35m deep.

There is plenty of parking for several cars and a well-equipped workshop should you feel the need to tinker.

The gîte is surrounded by open countryside and there are numerous walks directly from the front door. If you rise early in the morning, you catch wild deer and hares grazing in the fields, and there are always birds of prey and smaller species to be found in the fields and woodland around the property.

The award-winning historic town of Cordes-sur-Ciel is a 30-minute walk, 10-min bike ride or 5-min car trip away. Cordes has a busy Saturday market and night markets during July and August. Many of the local vineyards also have "apéro-concerts" during the peak season.

Property manager

Kathryn Turner

Premier Host

Protect your payment — always book on Vrbo

If someone asks you to book through them or pay them directly before you book on Vrbo, report it.

Find out more

Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Welcome to Maison Felix, looking out towards Cordes sur Ciel

Kitchen

Washer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

We are happy to accept well behaved dogs, no fence

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Smoking outside only, please

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

Parties and events are allowed on site

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

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

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

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

Saint-Marcel-Campes

Located in Saint-Marcel-Campes, this cottage is in a rural area. Great Squire's House and Great Huntsman's House are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Castan Distillery and Domaine de Cant'alauze. Travelling with kids? Consider Garden of Paradise and Château-musée du Cayla. Rafting and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and horse riding nearby.

Saint-Marcel-Campes, Occitanie

What's nearby

Garden of Paradise - 5 min drive
Charles Portal Museum - 7 min drive
Great Squire's House - 7 min drive
Great Huntsman's House - 8 min drive
Museum of Sugar and Chocolate Arts - 8 min drive

Getting around

Laguépie Station - 19 min drive

Restaurants

Le Bistrot Cordais - 4 min drive
Le PANORAMIQUE le BRIDE Cordes-sur-Ciel - 8 min drive
Auberge de la Halle - 9 min drive
Manufacture Gourmande - 6 min drive
Terrasse sur Ciel - 9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Quiet old-stone gite with pool / Gîte paisible en vieilles pierres avec piscine have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Quiet old-stone gite with pool / Gîte paisible en vieilles pierres avec piscine pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Quiet old-stone gite with pool / Gîte paisible en vieilles pierres avec piscine?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Quiet old-stone gite with pool / Gîte paisible en vieilles pierres avec piscine?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Quiet old-stone gite with pool / Gîte paisible en vieilles pierres avec piscine located?

This family-friendly Saint-Marcel-Campes cottage is located in a rural location, within 3 mi (5 km) of Garden of Paradise, Museum of Sugar and Chocolate Arts and Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art. Great Huntsman's House and Great Squire's House are also within 3 miles (5 km).

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

Learn more

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Helen S.

7 Sept 2022

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

Beautiful property in a lovely area

Property is as lovely as the listing suggests.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anneka B.

11 Sept 2019

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

Wonderful stay

We could not have enjoyed this stay any more! Kathy was a wonderful host and made us feel very welcome. She even made us dinner on the first night after flight delays which was so amazing and delicious! The gite is perfectly appointed in a very secluded area, if you want peace and quiet this is the perfect spot. Kitchen was well equipped with everything you need. We spent most days lazing by the pool eating local cheese and drinking local wine from one of the many vineyards within a 10 minute drive. We're hoping to be back again soon! Anneka & Tom

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019

6/10 Okay

JILLIAN C.

12 Sept 2018

Nice, but overpriced

As we discovered, the Tarn region is outstanding; plenty to see, activities to enjoy and good food & wine to sample. The gite is well located and visually beautiful. It is within walking distance to Cordes and set down a quiet country lane next to the owner's property. We stayed as a family of five, incl. three late teenagers, for two and a half weeks. Although comfortable and charming, there were a few things with which we had to 'make do', which did disappoint: - on arrival, and for the first week or so, the swimming pool was algae green and not to be used. This was during the period when the weather was blazing hot. Thereafter, the pool required various treatments that had to be worked through before it was safe, and then the pool had to be topped up with water daily - only the water was ice cold and the use of the pool became impossible. Our hostess, Kathy, did offer to compensate us for this but, a fortnight later, this has not yet been followed through on. We are very much hoping to hear back in this respect. - as others have suggested the pool area could also be improved by offering some more privacy, more shade options and particularly something different to the black artificial decking that burned the soles of our feet. - the gite has no air conditioning and, in the height of summer when temperatures were high (particularly so this year), the rooms were suffocating. After some days, a neighbour arranged that the children could have an a/c machine in their bedroom, and this proved a blessing. - although described as a very well-equipped kitchen, we were missing a number of key essentials. Importantly, there is no extractor fan and things smoked up very easily. With one bedroom directly next to the kitchen, it was food smells, heat and airbone fat without borders. Ultimately, we simply found it better to cook outside or eat cold cuts. - as a family, we like to explore and missed a welcome pack from the owner, with key information on the property and what's on in the area, where to visit, where to shop/eat/swim etcetera. The tourist offices were quite parochial, so it took us visits to different ones in different parishes to build up a fuller picture of what there is to do. Given the lack of tourist books on the area, a welcome pack would have helped enormously. In short, nice, but we feel that it could have been so much more, especially considering the amount that we paid.

Stayed 17 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Belinda S.

3 Aug 2018

Lovely property in rural and idyllic location

We had a lovely family stay at here. A beautiful gite, tastefully designed. The weather was incredibly hot and we could have done with a little more shade by the pool as it was too hot to sit there (so we retreated to the shade under the garden tree). Warmed by the sun, the pool itself was perfect, and the ideal length for those wanting more of a proper swim than most pools allow. Nothing was too much trouble for Kathy who was a superb host, ensuring that we had essential groceries for our arrival (wine and nibbles as well as tea, milk and croissants for the morning) and always on hand for advice on local markets etc. We particularly enjoyed the table tennis table and proximity to the very beautiful Cordes sur ciel where a visit to the market on a Saturday is a must! All in all a lovely stay in a very rural and peaceful location.

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Chris S.

30 Jul 2018

A well furnished property in a great location.

This property has been renovated to a good standard and is nicely furnished. It has a private pool and sun loungers. We had a lovely week staying here in the summer. It could be improved further by aircon in the bedrooms and an extractor hood in the kitchen. The gardens are looking a little neglected, but the area is beautiful with Cordes Sur Ciel and all its attractions only two miles down the road.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

About the host

Hosted by Kathryn Turner

Hello, I am Kathy and have spent the last 16 years living firstly in Portugal and now France. In Portugal, my husband and I owned a grand villa that we rented to large families and groups. Several years ago, we came to this area of France for an extended winter holiday and never really left. We have been hosting holidaymakers, travellers and business people for 16 years, and have managed to accrue many visitor books and comments pages full of great reviews. We bought our property in France in early 2009 as my husband needed a project and the, then, derelict cottage and outbuildings became that project.

Why they chose this property

We spent many weeks driving around the area, looking for the right type of property and the right location. We wanted a quiet countryside location but still to be able to walk or cycle to the local market and shops. We also wanted the property to be within half an hour of a large town and an hour or so from a big city.

The house and outbuildings needed to be adaptable and offer the opportunity to be developed to become a gîte and/or chambres d'hôtes. Now there is both!

What makes this property unique

Whilst there are many gîtes to choose from, there are very few that have been renovated to such a high standard. For keen cooks, there is a very-well-equipped kitchen and living space, which is just perfect for preparing wonderful lunches and dinners with the best of local fresh produce. The beds are good quality, to promote a good night's sleep, and the owner on hand to provide expert local knowledge and guidance to ensure you get the most from your well-earned holiday.