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Rustic, old farmhouse with stunning views, pool and tennis court.

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Exterior
Outdoor pool
Outdoor dining
4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Property grounds

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 680 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

Map
Varen, Occitanie
  • Gorges de l'Aveyron
    12 min drive
  • Château de Najac
    15 min drive
  • Laguépie Station
    11 min drive
  • Albi (LBI-Le Sequestre)
    75 min drive

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About the area

Varen

Located in Varen, this vacation home is in a rural location, within a 15-minute drive of Gorges de l'Aveyron and Château de Najac. .This vacation home is 6.6 mi (10.6 km) from Beaulieu-en-Rouergue Abbey and 13 mi (20.9 km) from Garden of Paradise.

What's nearby

  • Gorges de l'Aveyron - 12 min drive
  • Château de Najac - 15 min drive
  • Beaulieu-en-Rouergue Abbey - 15 min drive
  • Château de la Reine Margot - 26 min drive
  • Albi Cathedral - 47 min drive

Getting around

  • Laguépie Station - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Salamandre - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Bar de la Plage - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Restaurant Tartines et Compagnie - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪La Crêperie du Chateau - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Relais Mont le Viaur - ‬20 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Rustic, old farmhouse with stunning views, pool and tennis court.

Set in private grounds of almost 4 acres, the living and play areas to the rear of the house enjoy glorious, elevated, south facing views over fields and woods with occasional glimpses of the Pyrenees.

A secure, private gravel driveway leads to a spacious parking area. An old stone staircase leads up to a covered dining terrace and front door.

The farmhouse is comfortable and spacious. Windows are double glazed without fly wire. The kitchen has old floor tiles, is well equipped with a gas hob and an electric oven. Living areas and bedrooms are well appointed and have exposed, polished floorboards. The ceilings have many exposed oak beams.

There are extensive lawns and shaded areas around the house. The large swimming pool is surrounded by artificial grass, is partially fenced, has Roman steps and is bathed in sunshine throughout the day.

In the grounds of the property, there is on old stone bread oven and a covered well.

The Aveyron River is 10 minutes away, down the hill and is ideal for canooing or kayaaking and fishing. The mediaeval villages of Varen and Lagoupie are on the river nearby and 15 minutes downstream is the ancient market town of St Antonin Noble Val. The ancient town of Najac is close by and the historic bastide town of Cordes sur Ciel is 20 minutes away.
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, which features a fireplace and a private pool. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. A Smart television and a DVD player are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Kate and Eric

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach sunloungers

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Fence around the pool

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Towels provided
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Ping pong table
  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • Video library
  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Fenced garden
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Office
  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Tennis on site
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Unit size: 861 sq ft (80 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 35

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
Note from host: Some open stairs require parental supervision.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: we do not accept same sex groups
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock
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

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed GBP 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Beautiful old Farmhouse With Stunning Views Pool Tennis Court
Beautiful old farmhouse with stunning views pool tennis court.

Rustic, old farmhouse with stunning views, pool and tennis court. Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 29 reviews" "
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 29 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stephen R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very enjoyable holiday
We’ve just returned from a very relaxing 2 weeks at this lovely property. The house is tucked away down a very narrow lane at the end of a small hamlet. The owners’ directions were very clear and helpful. We loved the quirkiness and traditional features of the house and the huge garden, outside areas and pool were delightful (we did think that for families with younger children or non-swimmers, it would be helpful to have depth markings in the pool as it shelves quite steeply). The views over the garden are wonderful and we were lucky to see some red deer in the garden. We didn’t use the tennis court but it’s a great feature and we would recommend bringing your racquets. It’s a big house and suited us well as 2 couples; we had a double bedroom and bathroom each (the large basement bedroom a very nice en-suite); the first floor double using a family bathroom downstairs on the ground floor. The other two bedrooms are accessed by separate spiral staircases. The one is a loft room with a handbasin and bidet but no door. This may not work for another couple but would be fine for older children. Interaction with the host was great throughout. Eric replied quickly and helpfully via email to a couple of minor questions whilst we were there. Overall, the house is very well-equipped and in a great location to offer a complete “get away from it all” break whilst being in easy reach of the many beautiful bastide villages and towns in the region. Highly recommended!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

stephanie d.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely property in an excellent rural location
Well equipped spacious property. Plenty of outdoor shaded space with pool in sunshine. Lots of pretty villages to visit in the area. Children especially enjoyed pool, canoeing in Averyon and playing in river and on inflatables at Laguepie.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne B., Upminster, Essex

Liked: Cleanliness
Idyllic, peaceful week
We spent a lovely week at this property - parents, grandparents and children. Great pool and outside areas, always somewhere to find shade. The table tennis table was a hit, as was the immaculate tennis court. There are some steepish roads up to the village but if you are used to driving in the area this is not a problem; once you have done it once it is fine. A really traditional French farmhouse with so much character. Excellent communication from the owner and very good Covid measures in place regarding clean sheets and towels etc. Would definitely return.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Allan S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Farmhouse stay in the middle of beautiful countryside
We had a lovely stay in this spacious property, we especially enjoyed eating out under the trees. It was well equipped with table tennis table, tennis court, hammock and the swimming pool and for a wet day, free sat and DVDs for entertaining children.

10/10 Excellent

Andrew P., Crook, County Durham

Liked: Cleanliness
Rural Treat
We all had a lovely time at this beautiful property. The house is very rural which suited us perfectly. Nearby Narjac is well worth a visit and an early morning visit (before the crowds arrive) is highly recommended. Eric was very swift with his communications and I would recommend staying at this property if a rural recharge is what you’re after. The Parsons.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Varen Farm House
The owners were very responsive and helpful. The rental did not meet up with our expectations but that might have been due to our not checking the listing carefully enough. I would say the rental is best suited for families. The pool was a life saver due to the high heat when we were there.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Nancy C.

A quiet haven in rural France
We spent close to two lovely weeks at this picturesque property. It is nestled at the end of a quiet village with spectacular walks leading off in every direction. The location allows for easy access to local highlights like Najac, Cordes, St. Antonin but best of all was the natural surroundings that made us equally happy to stay put. The house has lovely bedrooms, a kitchen with everything you need as well as two sitting rooms. My favourite was the variety of outdoor spaces - a picnic table, a dining area overlooking the pool, a hammock perfect for reading, the ping pong table under a shady tree, a perfect pool to escape the heat and fields to explore as well as the village. Our hosts were lovely and welcoming. They provided lots of information about both the house and the locale. We could easily have spent another happy month in this lovely home and hope to return to do so!
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2017

2/10 Terrible

Sebastien P.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Très décevan Humide, Sale et niveau de service faible
De mauvais souvenirs. Difficile de trouver la clé avec boîtier en hauteur et puis un logement très peu propre (toile d.araignée) tout fait à l’économie (ampoules manquantes, pas de pile dans la télécommande…) et énormément d.humidité… escalier pour dormir à l.étage dangereux et piège à souris nombreux… seul point positif la belle piscine mais infestée d’abeilles qui se comptent par dizaine…
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ludovic L., Paris

Liked: Cleanliness
détente et calme
c'est un endroit paisible où nous avons passé une merveilleuse semaine en famille!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

dominique c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Le paradis sur Terre
Nous avions dit que nous reviendrons, sommes revenus et repartons avec l'envie de revenir encore (cf mon évaluation de 2023). Cet endroit, cette maison et son calme, ces équipements pour les loisirs et se détendre, ces environs pour les balades, tout y est ! J'ajoute qu'à tout cela, nous pouvons compter sur la disponibilité et la réactivité d'Eric et Kate en cas de question. Merci, Dominique
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adriana S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Maison paradisiaque
Cette maison est magnifique, le calme, la verdure, la vue vallonnée, la beauté de la piscine et la qualité du court de tennis, tout n’était que pur plaisir.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

gaelle p.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabuleux !!!
Formidable séjour dans une très belle maison située dans un environnement exceptionnel !!! La piscine fut un régal et nous avons également bien profité du cours de tennis en famille. Nous reviendrons avec grand plaisir. La région est superbe avec de très belles randonnées.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

dominique c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Une sensation de plénitude absolue
Un endroit magnifique, de l'espace, de la nature, de la belle pierre avec ces petits villages aux alentours. Tout d'abord, l'annonce est tout à fait conforme et la réalité au delà. Nous nous sommes tellement bien sentis dans cette vaste ferme transformée en paradis, et dans cette région magnifique, que nous avons eu du mal à la quitter après 15 jours. Merci à Kate et Eric de nous avoir permis ces fabuleuses vacances avec nos enfants qui se sont éclatés à la piscine et au tennis. Dominique
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melina S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Merveilleux séjour
Nous avons passé d'excellentes vacances dans cette ferme magnifiquement rénovée. Spacieuse, fonctionnelle, terrain de tennis et piscine au top. Un air de paradis!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

carola s.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Super Lage
Schönes Aussengelände, super Lage, toller Tennisplatz. 2 Liegen zu wenig und zu wenig Schattenplätze mit der tollen Aussicht. Außenbeleuchtung für Abends zu wenig.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

François L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Une super semaine près de Najac
Nous avons passé une merveilleuse semaine dans cette maison au charme fou.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stefan G., Bonn, Deutschland

Liked: Cleanliness
Ankommen und zu Hause fühlen
Wunderbarer Urlaub auf dem riesigen Grundstück mit Tennisplatz, Pool, mehreren Terrassen und herrlichen Rückzugsorten. Sehr angenehmer und unkomplizierter Kontakt zu dem Vermieter Eric, der auch remote stets schnell erreichbar ist. Das Haus selbst liegt in einer kleinen Siedlung in der Nähe von Varen mit traumhaft schöner Aussicht auf die Umgebung. Das Grundstück ist sehr weitläufig, der Kunstrasen-Tennisplatz in top Zustand, der Pool war riesig und viele kleine Plätze zum sitzen und lesen. Im Untergeschoss konnten unsere großen Kinder separat schlafen. Die Bettwäsche war extra eingeschweißt und vorab desinfiziert. Da wir uns sehr wohl gefühlt haben, ist das Haus eine klare Empfehlung!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carlos M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Casa impresionante en un entorno idílico y muy bien situado
Somos un matrimonio con dos hijos y hemos pasado la última quincena de agosto y ha sido una experiencia inolvidable. La casa es una preciosidad, con mucho carácter, una rehabilitación de una casa antigua. Es un laberinto de estancias y escaleras que nos encantó. Las vistas desde la terraza son magníficas. La casa ofrece muchas más cosas... una piscina de 10, una pista de tenis de 10 metida entre bosques..increíble...mesa de ping-pong bajo los árboles de 10... y una hamaca en el exterior para soñar... Eso sí, cuidado con los bichos: insectos, avispas, serpientes...en la casa hay de todo tipo de repelentes que funcionan muy bien. Nosotros llevamos ya desde casa pulverizadores especiales para el cuerpo y apenas nos picó nada... tengan en cuenta que estar en el paraíso metido entre bosques hay que protegerse. La casa está super bien comunicada para visitar todo lo importante de la zona con pueblos impresionantes medievales, canoa por el río, castillos y catedrales. Gente muy maja por todos sitios y se come en general muy bien, pero mejor comer entre 12:00 a 12:30 para no quedarte sin mesa... Preciosa casa y precioso lugar. Volvería sin dudarlo.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jc V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Vacances reposantes
C'est un endroit calme et très reposant. La propriété a beaucoup de charme, le jardin est gigantesque, la piscine et le terrain de tennis sont formidables. Sans parler des environs qui sont exceptionnels. S'il faut parler de bémols les chambres sous toit sont un peu chaudes lorsque le soleil chauffe énormément et il y avait de nombreux insectes dans le jardin. Mais quoi de plus normal en pleine campagne?
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sébastien A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Très bel endroit paisible
Nous avons passé un très agréable séjour dans la priorité d’Eric. L’environnement est magnifique et reposant. Tout est réuni pour se divertir : piscine, tennis, ping-pong,… Dommage que la connexion internet soit faible…
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Myriam M., Berlin

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect retreat for a quiet but sportive family vacation
Although the weather was not completely playing along (who would expect some days of 19 C and rain in late July), we spend a wonderful time in this beautiful house. The perfectly maintained tennis court and the very nice swimming pool alone already offered a lot of fun activities, plus running (up and down) and bicycling (more up and down) were really a treat. The area offers a multitude of interesting places to visit. The house was almost too big for our family of 4, it could easily be shared with another pair of friends. Kitchen equipment, electrical appliances, furniture was also well maintained and practical. The room layout is somewhat extravagant and due to the many stairs surely not something for too young kids or handicapped people. The only minus were the bathrooms, and that was most probably due to weather conditions and basement location: Although clean, you don’t want to spend more time than necessary, as they were both quite cold and had a moldy smell. All in all a real recommendation for a very nice vacation.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

philippe m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Superbe
Belle ferme au calme très bien équipée.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Anne-Laure M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Superbe semaine en famille
Nous avons passé un superbe séjour dans cette maison dans laquelle rien ne manque pour se sentir bien. La maison est très grande et la chambre au rez de jardin parfaite pour les jours de canicule car elle reste parfaitement au frais. L’immense terrain est fabuleux et propice au repos (le lieu est vraiment très calme) et aux jeux, notamment pour les enfants qui ont tout l’espace nécessaire. Il y a différents endroits pour déjeuner / dîner, tous très agréables. La piscine est très agréable -même si nous avons eu beaucoup de guêpes- et le terrain de tennis absolument magnifique. La maison est très bien placée, il y a beaucoup de très beaux villages à voir aux alentours et les activités ne manquent pas. Anne-Laure et Nicolas
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

eric s., DUNKERQUE

Liked: Cleanliness
VENEZ!
Endroit charmant, calme et parfaitement entretenu. La maison a été restaurée avec goût et offre de nombreuses pièces. La piscine participe à rendre le séjour particulièrement enchanteur. De plus, le passage régulier de Christopher est une garantie que les éventuels petits problèmes seront bien vite aplanis.

8/10 Good

Artur D.

Liked: Cleanliness
A very peaceful place
The house is really marvellous. It is in a small village, but one can enjoy a complete solitude. If you are looking for peace and quietness, that is the place to go. Great swimming pool. The garden still has some unexploited potential, therefore only 4 stars. It is certainly a house with a very good value for money.
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2019