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Beautiful barn with pool, in the heart of the Tarn countryside

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Outdoor pool, a heated pool
2 bedrooms, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Smart TV, DVD player, table tennis, books
Aerial view
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedroomsSleeps 666 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
Villefranche-D'albigeois, Occitanie
  • Tourist Office of Tarn Valley & Albigensian Mountains
    12 min drive
  • Albi Cathedral
    16 min drive
  • Albi Old Town
    17 min drive
  • Albi (LBI-Le Sequestre)
    19 min drive

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About the area

Villefranche-d'Albigeois

On river.You'll be within 6 miles (10 km) of Tarn and 9 miles (15 km) of Tourist Office of Tarn Valley & Albigensian Mountains. Laperouse Museum and Toulouse-Lautrec Museum are within 12 miles (20 km).
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What's nearby

  • Albi Cathedral - 16 min drive - 17.5 km
  • Albi Old Town - 17 min drive - 16.5 km
  • Toulouse-Lautrec Museum - 17 min drive - 16.5 km
  • Saint-Salvi Collegiate Church - 20 min drive - 17.0 km
  • Albi Golf Course - 23 min drive - 20.1 km

Getting around

  • Albi-Ville Station - 24 min drive
  • Castres (DCM-Mazamet) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Le Barry - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Auberge des Avalats - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Café de la Presqu île - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Le Vieux Cabaret - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Hôtel Restaurant du Pont - ‬13 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.

Beautiful barn with pool, in the heart of the Tarn countryside

La Merise is a two bedroomed converted barn, with one double, one twin, a kitchen, sitting room and dining area, and bathroom with walk-in shower. It has a private heated swimming pool, sun terrace and BBQ. There is WiFi, a TV and DVD player. Guests have the option of French satellite TV, English language programmes on Freesat. There is a washing machine and linen, towels and a welcome pack are provided, as well as cot and high chair if required. Situated in the quiet countryside but within walking distance of Villefranche d'Albigeois with all amenities including a small supermarket, boucherie, boulangerie and bars/restaurants. The beautiful Tarn valley is 10 minutes drive away, and the magical city of Albi, a UNESCO heritage site, is 20 minutes away. Castres, Cordes sur Ciel and Gaillac are all close by and Toulouse airport is just over an hour's drive. Visit the local markets, sample the local wines at the vineyards in Gaillac, explore Albi and the nearby towns, or just relax and soak up the sun around the pool.

We live in the house next to the gite. We do not use the pool when we have guests in the gite. There is a comprehensive information pack and we will do our best to answer any questions or suggestions on places to visit. We will be happy to do this over an apero!

The gite is very private and is not overlooked. Guests have the entire upper garden to themselves, and this area includes the pool.

There are no hidden charges. There is no charge for cleaning, heating, bedding and no deposit is required. Please ask for rates for long stays.

Property manager

Philip

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper
  • Hair dryer
  • Bathrobes

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Table tennis
  • DVD player
  • Books
  • Games
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Soundproofing
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the river
  • In a rural location
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Swimming nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Horse riding nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 710 sq ft (66 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

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

  • No pets 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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number 8396088820001

We should mention

  • Onsite cash transactions can't exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Beautiful Barn Heart Tarn Countryside Villefranche-D'albigeois
Beautiful Barn Heart Tarn Countryside
Beautiful Barn Heart Tarn si

Beautiful barn with pool, in the heart of the Tarn countryside Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 10 reviews" "
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mark L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely gite and friendly owners
We stayed here for a few days with our two young children and had a lovely time. The location was great for visiting the whole area, with the gite itself positioned a short distance from the village in a secluded and quiet location. The facilities were ideal and the pool fantastic. Marcus and Pippa were very welcoming and friendly hosts. We would definitely come back.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

karen j.

Really enjoyed our stay and hope to go again.
The gite was lovly it was very well equipped and the owners where lovly and happy to sort any problems,the area around the gite was beautiful plenty of different things to do and see .
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Francois M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mooie plek om vakantie te vieren
Fijn! Lekker rustig en van alle gemakken voorzien. Netjes!
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacques O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Vacances dans l'albigeois
Petit coin de nature très calme et reposant avec tout le nécessaire. Beaucoup à voir dans la région Très belle semaine
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nadia A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Très bon séjour
Propriétaire très agréable et les 2 chiens très sympathiques qui ont bien joué avec les enfants Gîte agréable, rien à redire
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Marie Madeleine T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Residence très calme, piscine très bien entretenue, jeux inte
Avons passé un agréable séjour avec un bon accueil et discrétion des propriétaires voisins.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Florence S.

Liked: Cleanliness
un petit paradis dans le Tarn
Le gite de Marcus et Pippa est un havre de paix dans la campagne tarnaise. tout confort et avec du charme. Des propriétaires très accueillants et plein d'attention. Idéalement situé pour faire de belles balades.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

DAVID N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Merise
Gîte très propre. Environnement très calme en pleine nature, un grand jardin privatif avec la piscine uniquement réservé au gîte. C'était très bien.

10/10 Excellent

laurence S.

Liked: Cleanliness
La Merise : un bel endroit
La Merise est un très bel endroit pour y passer un séjour agréable. Les propriétaires sont adorables tout en étant discrets. Ils ont fait de leur gîte un lieu où l'on se sent bien, au calme avec tout le confort et la beauté environnante et qui donne envie d'y revenir...
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

laurence S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastique !
C'est dans un cadre magnifique que nous avons passé une semaine superbe dans le gîte La Merise chez Pippa et Marcus, hôtes discrets et adorables. Nous avons eu un très bel accueil, l'endroit est très calme fort agréable pour des vacances reposantes, dans la nature avec une grande et belle piscine pour se rafraîchir. Les propriétaires sont de bons conseils, présents tout en étant discrets, merci à eux pour leurs touchantes attentions en arrivant. Le gîte est très bien agencé et accueillant. Ses hôtes et leurs adorables chiens Oscar, Roly et la chatte nous ont charmé et nous reviendrons très vite à La Merise qui nous manque déjà ! Merci à Pippa et Marcus pour avoir su rendre notre petite semaine si agréable !
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020