Farm Stay in Occitanie
10 guests · 5 bedrooms · 4 baths
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About this farm stay rental
La Calvetié nestles in the lovely hills of the Tarn, 80 kilometres east of Toulouse, surrounded by open fields and woodlands, and has its own meadow and a magnificent view towards the Pyrenees.
The property occupies about an acre of land. The house has been restored to create a beautiful, light, relaxing environment, sleeping ten people in comfort. It is available for Saturday to Saturday bookings (for one week or more), is fully equipped with all modern conveniences and has its own private pool (8 x 4 m) and two terraces for dining and for sunbathing. The pool has a child safety cover and a separate safety fence, if required. There are also bicycles for grown-ups, badminton equipment, indoor games, TV, DVD and good WiFi access, and miles of countryside to explore. Near the orchard is a boules court, with a sitting area where you can enjoy a glass of wine and watch the sun go down.
The house is arranged over three floors.
Ground floor
On the ground floor, there is a large open-plan sitting room/dining room/kitchen, with an open fireplace (not needed in summer!) and two french windows leading to the south-facing garden. There are two large sofas and two armchairs. The dining area has an extendable table to seat up to 12. The fully equipped kitchen includes an electric cooker, dishwasher, fridge and coffee maker.
Next to this is another large room, providing an extra sitting room and also giving the opportunity for children to have their own space. Again, there are french windows to the garden. The ground floor also features a downstairs loo and a utility room, with washing machine, ironing facilities, microwave, a second fridge and separate freezer, and storage.
Bedrooms
On the first floor, there are three double bedrooms, all with south-facing views, one of them reached by its own private staircase. They have full length mirrors and good storage space. The beds are all exceptionally comfortable. Bed linen and towels (plus pool towels) are included in the rental charge. Each first floor bedroom has an en suite bathroom. In one of them, the bath and shower are separate; in the other two, the shower is within the bath.
There are two bedrooms in the attic. In each of these rooms there are two single beds, which can be arranged as one double bed if required. These two rooms share a bathroom, again with an integral shower in the bath.
Outside
On the south face of the house is a large dining terrace with table and chairs, and with fabulous views over open countryside towards the Pyrenees (which are sometimes visible in their full glory). The terrace is shaded by kiwi and jasmine plants, and adjacent to it is a barbecue.
A few yards down the hill from this top terrace is the 8 x 4 m (1.2 - 1.6 m deep) swimming pool, landscaped into the hillside. There are parasols on the grassed lower terrace just above it, providing plenty of shade for everyone. The pool has a Calypso fixed cover for child safety, easy to remove and replace as needed. It also has a complete safety fence that can be put up or not, as each tenant requests. There is lighting and power sockets for music at the poolside.
Other services
Wi-Fi connection, UK and French TV, central heating (unlikely to be required in summer), high chair and travel cot, a blow-up toddler bed, a stair gate to protect young children, a cleaning and bed-changing service each Saturday, swimming pool maintenance each Saturday, garden maintenance once a fortnight, indoor and outdoor games and two bicycles. There is parking for plenty of cars. Our letting manager is also our neighbouring farmer and can sort out any unforeseen problems.
The property occupies about an acre of land. The house has been restored to create a beautiful, light, relaxing environment, sleeping ten people in comfort. It is available for Saturday to Saturday bookings (for one week or more), is fully equipped with all modern conveniences and has its own private pool (8 x 4 m) and two terraces for dining and for sunbathing. The pool has a child safety cover and a separate safety fence, if required. There are also bicycles for grown-ups, badminton equipment, indoor games, TV, DVD and good WiFi access, and miles of countryside to explore. Near the orchard is a boules court, with a sitting area where you can enjoy a glass of wine and watch the sun go down.
The house is arranged over three floors.
Ground floor
On the ground floor, there is a large open-plan sitting room/dining room/kitchen, with an open fireplace (not needed in summer!) and two french windows leading to the south-facing garden. There are two large sofas and two armchairs. The dining area has an extendable table to seat up to 12. The fully equipped kitchen includes an electric cooker, dishwasher, fridge and coffee maker.
Next to this is another large room, providing an extra sitting room and also giving the opportunity for children to have their own space. Again, there are french windows to the garden. The ground floor also features a downstairs loo and a utility room, with washing machine, ironing facilities, microwave, a second fridge and separate freezer, and storage.
Bedrooms
On the first floor, there are three double bedrooms, all with south-facing views, one of them reached by its own private staircase. They have full length mirrors and good storage space. The beds are all exceptionally comfortable. Bed linen and towels (plus pool towels) are included in the rental charge. Each first floor bedroom has an en suite bathroom. In one of them, the bath and shower are separate; in the other two, the shower is within the bath.
There are two bedrooms in the attic. In each of these rooms there are two single beds, which can be arranged as one double bed if required. These two rooms share a bathroom, again with an integral shower in the bath.
Outside
On the south face of the house is a large dining terrace with table and chairs, and with fabulous views over open countryside towards the Pyrenees (which are sometimes visible in their full glory). The terrace is shaded by kiwi and jasmine plants, and adjacent to it is a barbecue.
A few yards down the hill from this top terrace is the 8 x 4 m (1.2 - 1.6 m deep) swimming pool, landscaped into the hillside. There are parasols on the grassed lower terrace just above it, providing plenty of shade for everyone. The pool has a Calypso fixed cover for child safety, easy to remove and replace as needed. It also has a complete safety fence that can be put up or not, as each tenant requests. There is lighting and power sockets for music at the poolside.
Other services
Wi-Fi connection, UK and French TV, central heating (unlikely to be required in summer), high chair and travel cot, a blow-up toddler bed, a stair gate to protect young children, a cleaning and bed-changing service each Saturday, swimming pool maintenance each Saturday, garden maintenance once a fortnight, indoor and outdoor games and two bicycles. There is parking for plenty of cars. Our letting manager is also our neighbouring farmer and can sort out any unforeseen problems.
Amenities at Old farmhouse in open country with stunning views and private pool
Non-smoking
No pets allowed
Family friendly
Map of Occitanie
Ratings and reviews
10 / 10Outstanding·Aug 2022
We were delighted with the house and pool at La Calvetie. The house was well appointed with everything you need for a family holiday. The garden was large with plenty of space for children to play, the pool was a good size with lots of sun loungers and the Boules court was used every night. The house manager was on call to help out with any little problems. Highly recommended.
10 / 10Outstanding·Aug 2021
We enjoyed the house with 2 families and kids. Beautiful, quiet location with great weather. The house and pool were clean and well maintained and the 4 bathrooms were highly appreciated. Much to see and do in the environment within a distance of 60 mins drive. Highly recommended.
10 / 10Outstanding·Aug 2018
Eight of us including grandsons 11& 8 spent a torrid week in during the August heatwave. The house is set in beautiful scenery far from the madding crowd but is well equipped with plenty of space. The pool was a lifesaver and was much used.It was super to see the stars and a superb view of Mars without any light pollution.Lots of butterflies and wildlife in general including a handsome hare who stopped by to stare at us one early morning.
We all enjoyed playing late night boules with no one to disturb, even when taking late night swims.
Life at La Calvétie was so congenial that we didn't travel much. We did go to Carcassonne and wished we hadn't as it was like the Seventh Circle of Hell on a hot August weekday! Lautrec and Castres were much nicer.
The house is equally suitable for large family gatherings or for several couples as there are 4 bathrooms -thus avoiding morning grumblings!
10 / 10Outstanding·Sep 2017
Easy to book and manage before visit to France. Clean and ready for arrival. Suited us well being 6 adults and 2 children: space for all to sit and read, swim, play in the garden or ramble. Thanks to Jim and Kay for sharing their home. A great week's break for us.
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10Outstanding
(34 Ratings)
"We were delighted with the house and pool at La Calvetie. The house was well appointed with everything you need for a family holiday. The garden was large with plenty of space for children to play, th..."
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