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

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Outdoor dining
Outdoor pool
Outdoor pool
5 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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

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

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 5 private bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Computer monitor
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Printer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Cycling nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Composting
  • Garden
  • Recycling

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number 8162104

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed GBP 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

Map
Vieux, Occitanie

What's nearby

  • Château-musée du Cayla - 9 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Gaillac Miniature Trains - 11 min drive - 10.6 km
  • Philadelphus Thomas Natural History Museum - 15 min drive - 13.8 km
  • Garden of Paradise - 16 min drive - 13.8 km
  • Albi Cathedral - 29 min drive - 30.5 km

Getting around

  • Gaillac Station - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Auberge des Arcades - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Manufacture Gourmande - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪L'Escuelle des Chevaliers - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Le Cappuccino - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪La Bonne Auberge - ‬4 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).

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

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 39 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 39 reviews" "
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9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

maeve m.

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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Fiona W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Rural paradise
If you're looking for a relaxing holiday in a lovely comfortable house, in the beautiful french countryside, then the Presbyterian ticks all those boxes. The house was cool and spacious, with everything we needed. We all enjoyed the garden and the pool was very welcome in the heat! Vieux itself is very small, but beautiful. We will miss sitting in the square on an evening playing boule with some of the locals! Wednesday night was fun, with a food van coming to the square and lots of locals and other holidaymakers playing music and playing boules together. The nearby towns are all worth a visit, Cordes-sur-Ciel, Puycelci, Albi ,Castelnau-de-Montmiral to name a few. You definitely need a car as there is no public transport. The owners were extremely helpful and answered all my questions promptly. We definitely hope to return as it’s such a beautiful area and the house was perfect for us.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Chris W.

Stunning location and beautiful home and garden
The chateau has everything to offer and is just so relaxing. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sue F.

Wonderful stay
We loved staying at this house. It had everything we could possibly want, was very comfortable with some very thoughtful touches - it was amazing to stay in such a stunning piece of history! The garden is beautiful, we spent most of our evenings sitting under the veranda just enjoying the peace and quiet. It is ideally located for visiting the local area and there were a lot of ideas for visits in the house book. Wish we could have stayed longer.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017

8/10 Good

Dennis P., Christchurch, New Zealand

Delightful French village stay
Our adult family of ten had a delightful one week holiday in this 15th century former presbytery, opposite a church on the village square. There were lots of places to visit and things to see in the region making this an excellent base. The Vieux village life included the Wednesday evening food truck, the Friday evening pétanque and for our stay their annual Vide Grenier (like a car boot sale but much bigger). The house has been modernised but as an older property not everything was perfect.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Mary N.

My third visit and two more planned already!
This is the third time I've visited and run a Mindfulness retreat here. The house is always welcoming, the garden and pool a delightful, the interior is homely and well-kept. The village is charming and the countryside so pleasing and full of life no matter what time of year you're here. Plus it's a perfect location for visiting all the stunning hillside towns in the area and both Albi and Toulouse are beautiful cities to amble around with plenty to see and do.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Ralph J.

Beautiful and unique property that suited us perfectly
We had a wonderful stay at the Presbytery after driving to get there through sunflower fields. Situated on the village square, there was an amazing summer festival on on the night we arrived with paella and bands playing. A lovely welcome. The house is huge with so many original features and a massive wide staircase. It suited us and the extended family so well as all rooms have ensuite bathrooms and everyone had enough space to not feel on top of each other. We had 3 children with us aged 7 and two aged 2 and they loved the pool as it was a good depth and had a gate for security so the kids could run in the garden, which was next to the pool area, so safely. The rooms were all decorated to a very high standard with lovely shutters to keep the heat out when required. There was so much to do in the area that we ran out of time to do it all! We visited vineyards for tasting sessions, outdoor markets in beautiful towns like St Antonin for food and crafts and Rabastans for antiques. Chateau de Mauriac was stunning where my friend got married while we were there. We'd love to come back to explore some more.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016

10/10 Excellent

Clo M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Parfaite demeure pour accueillir une grande famille
Grande réactivité de la part de la propriétaire, L'endroit, calme et paisible, est parfait pour découvrir la région.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria luisa R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Rosiers et chants d'oiseaux
Si vous aimez les jardins à l'Anglaise, les vieilles pierres et le confort, c'est l'option à retenir. Bravo aux propriétaires pour la qualité du lieu qui en plus permet d'arpenter cette magnifique région. Nous reviendrons!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house and
We had an excellent stay. The rooms and beds are good, het kitchen well equiped and the location (on the town square) great. The owner was very communicative and pleasant to us - even after we managed to accidentally destroy the kettle (sorry deborah!), so that is a big plus as well. The only real drawback I can think of with this accomodation is that the nearest store / bakery are about 45 min walk (but a 6 min drive),
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Gérard F., Padirac

Dommage
bel endroit, habitat très intéressant, mais : chauffage non allume, douche froide pendant 24 h vaisselle sale et ménage superficiel, électroménager défaillant, et enfin interlocuteur de mauvaise foi
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

françoise a.

Liked: Cleanliness
très agreable sejour
excellente semaine de vacances en famille. Maison parfaitement équipée, tres bien placée a proximité de Gaillac et d Albi. Piscine très agréable.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric M.

Liked: Cleanliness
une excellente semaine en famille
nous avons apprécié le confort du gite, sa cuisine bien équipée, les chambres confortables, le jardin magnifique avec sa fontaine et surtout compte tenu de la canicule la piscine rafraichissante. le gite est très situé pour rayonner dans la région et visiter les nombreux villages pittoresques environnants c est une adresse où nous aimerions revenir et que nous conseillons à tous ceux qui veulent séjourner dans la région Eric, Christine et frères et soeurs
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

dominique j.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent séjour
Visite des villages médiévaux et piscine compte tenu de la chaleur importante lors de notre séjour
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

ELODIE L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Vacances entre amis
Nous avons passé une excellente semaine dans cette magnifique maison. Adresse qui nous retenons pour une prochaine fois.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margaux L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Endroit magnifique
Bonne expérience
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Schönes, ruhiges Presbyterium
Das Presbyterium liegt im kleinen Ort Vieux und ist die perfekte Oase. Man kann von dort viele Touren unternehmen: Wandern, Kanu fahren, über Märkte bummeln. Das Haus hat alles, was man braucht. Im Sommer ist das Haus kühl, so dass sich auch manche Spinne wohl fühlt.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bellekens A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mooi verblijf
Wij hebben genoten van een mooi verblijf in een schitterende woning met zwembad. Helaas kon de zolderverdieping door de hitte niet gebruikt worden. Een leuk dorpje met een authentiek kerkje.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

nathalie p.

Liked: Cleanliness
Demeure idéale pour un séjour en famille
Nous avons passé un merveilleux séjour dans cette charmante propriété. Les 5 chambres, chacune équipée d'une salle de bain, ont beaucoup de charme. La grande pièce de vie nous a permis de passer de très bonnes soirées ensemble. La cuisine est très bien équipée. La météo ne nous a malheureusement pas permis de profiter du petit jardin et de la piscine, pourtant bien attirants. Le petit village est calme et pittoresque. La région est magnifique. Nous recommandons ce lieu.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maxime K., Tampa, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great character house.
The house is beautiful and well equipped. It has a lot of characters and located about 15 minutes from Gaillac. Deborah was great with everything and very accommodating.
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Elsa W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Très agréable maison et charmant jardin en coeur de village
Le charme d'un ancien presbytère avec le confort d'une maison bien rénovée et bien équipée. Des hôtes très facilement joignables et très à l'écoute. Le village est au coeur du Gaillacois. Petite randonnée au départ de la place. 15 minutes de Gaillac où l'on trouve tout le nécessaire et même un peu plus.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021