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

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

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
  • ChĆ¢teau de Najac
    15 min drive
  • Beaulieu-en-Rouergue Abbey
    15 min drive
  • Albi (LBI-Le Sequestre)
    75 min drive

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About the area

Varen

At this holiday home, you'll be 8.4 km (5.2 mi) from ChĆ¢teau de Najac and 8.7 km (5.4 mi) from Gorges de l'Aveyron. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen, a private pool and a washing machine. .You can enjoy Smart televisions with a DVD player, and home features free WiFi, a fireplace and a balcony. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A living room, a fenced private garden and a TV are also available. .This smoke-free holiday home offers an outdoor pool, a garden and barbecues. .Sights within a 30-minute drive of this Varen holiday home include Beaulieu-en-Rouergue Abbey and Garden of Paradise.

What's nearby

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

Getting around

  • LaguĆ©pie Station - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ā€ŖLa Salamandre - ā€¬14 min drive
  • ā€ŖBar de la Plage - ā€¬14 min drive
  • ā€ŖRestaurant Tartines et Compagnie - ā€¬12 min drive
  • ā€ŖLa CrĆŖperie du Chateau - ā€¬12 min drive
  • ā€ŖRelais Mont le Viaur - ā€¬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.

Property manager

Kate and Eric

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Pool/Spa

  • Fenced private pool
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Office

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

  • Table tennis
  • Tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Swimming 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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 861 square feet

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

  • No pets 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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: we do not accept same sex groups
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 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
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. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Note from host: we do not accept same sex groups For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadlock in all accommodation.

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Rustic, old farmhouse with stunning views, pool and tennis court. have a pool?

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

What luxury perks are available at Rustic, old farmhouse with stunning views, pool and tennis court.?

This property features an outdoor pool, as well as a private pool and a fireplace.

Is there a private hot tub at Rustic, old farmhouse with stunning views, pool and tennis court.?

No, but there is a private pool.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Rustic, old farmhouse with stunning views, pool and tennis court.?

No, Rustic, old farmhouse with stunning views, pool and tennis court. does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Rustic, old farmhouse with stunning views, pool and tennis court.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Rustic, old farmhouse with stunning views, pool and tennis court.?

No, pets are not allowed.

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" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 29 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stephen R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very enjoyable holiday
Weā€™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 ownersā€™ 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 didnā€™t use the tennis court but itā€™s a great feature and we would recommend bringing your racquets. Itā€™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 ā€œget away from it allā€ 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 youā€™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
TrĆØs dĆ©cevan Humide, Sale et niveau de service faible
De mauvais souvenirs. Difficile de trouver la clĆ© avec boĆ®tier en hauteur et puis un logement trĆØs peu propre (toile d.araignĆ©e) tout fait Ć  lā€™Ć©conomie (ampoules manquantes, pas de pile dans la tĆ©lĆ©commandeā€¦) et Ć©normĆ©ment d.humiditĆ©ā€¦ escalier pour dormir Ć  l.Ć©tage dangereux et piĆØge Ć  souris nombreuxā€¦ seul point positif la belle piscine mais infestĆ©e dā€™abeilles qui se comptent par dizaineā€¦
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ludovic L., Paris

Liked: Cleanliness
dƩtente et calme
c'est un endroit paisible oĆ¹ nous avons passĆ© 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 Ʃvaluation de 2023). Cet endroit, cette maison et son calme, ces Ʃquipements pour les loisirs et se dƩtendre, ces environs pour les balades, tout y est ! J'ajoute qu'Ơ tout cela, nous pouvons compter sur la disponibilitƩ et la rƩactivitƩ 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 vallonnĆ©e, la beautĆ© de la piscine et la qualitĆ© du court de tennis, tout nā€™Ć©tait que pur plaisir.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

gaelle p.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabuleux !!!
Formidable sĆ©jour dans une trĆØs belle maison situĆ©e dans un environnement exceptionnel !!! La piscine fut un rĆ©gal et nous avons Ć©galement bien profitĆ© du cours de tennis en famille. Nous reviendrons avec grand plaisir. La rĆ©gion est superbe avec de trĆØs belles randonnĆ©es.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

dominique c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Une sensation de plƩnitude 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 Ć  fait conforme et la rĆ©alitĆ© au delĆ . Nous nous sommes tellement bien sentis dans cette vaste ferme transformĆ©e en paradis, et dans cette rĆ©gion magnifique, que nous avons eu du mal Ć  la quitter aprĆØs 15 jours. Merci Ć  Kate et Eric de nous avoir permis ces fabuleuses vacances avec nos enfants qui se sont Ć©clatĆ©s Ć  la piscine et au tennis. Dominique
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melina S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Merveilleux sƩjour
Nous avons passƩ d'excellentes vacances dans cette ferme magnifiquement rƩnovƩe. 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
Schƶnes AussengelƤnde, super Lage, toller Tennisplatz. 2 Liegen zu wenig und zu wenig SchattenplƤtze mit der tollen Aussicht. AuƟenbeleuchtung fĆ¼r Abends zu wenig.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

FranƧois L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Une super semaine prĆØs de Najac
Nous avons passƩ 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 fĆ¼hlen
Wunderbarer Urlaub auf dem riesigen GrundstĆ¼ck mit Tennisplatz, Pool, mehreren Terrassen und herrlichen RĆ¼ckzugsorten. 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 NƤhe von Varen mit traumhaft schƶner Aussicht auf die Umgebung. Das GrundstĆ¼ck ist sehr weitlƤufig, der Kunstrasen-Tennisplatz in top Zustand, der Pool war riesig und viele kleine PlƤtze zum sitzen und lesen. Im Untergeschoss konnten unsere groƟen Kinder separat schlafen. Die BettwƤsche war extra eingeschweiƟt und vorab desinfiziert. Da wir uns sehr wohl gefĆ¼hlt 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 idĆ­lico y muy bien situado
Somos un matrimonio con dos hijos y hemos pasado la Ćŗltima quincena de agosto y ha sido una experiencia inolvidable. La casa es una preciosidad, con mucho carĆ”cter, una rehabilitaciĆ³n de una casa antigua. Es un laberinto de estancias y escaleras que nos encantĆ³. Las vistas desde la terraza son magnĆ­ficas. La casa ofrece muchas mĆ”s cosas... una piscina de 10, una pista de tenis de 10 metida entre bosques..increĆ­ble...mesa de ping-pong bajo los Ć”rboles de 10... y una hamaca en el exterior para soƱar... Eso sĆ­, 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 picĆ³ nada... tengan en cuenta que estar en el paraĆ­so metido entre bosques hay que protegerse. La casa estĆ” super bien comunicada para visitar todo lo importante de la zona con pueblos impresionantes medievales, canoa por el rĆ­o, 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. VolverĆ­a sin dudarlo.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jc V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Vacances reposantes
C'est un endroit calme et trĆØs reposant. La propriĆ©tĆ© 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 bĆ©mols les chambres sous toit sont un peu chaudes lorsque le soleil chauffe Ć©normĆ©ment 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

SĆ©bastien A.

Liked: Cleanliness
TrĆØs bel endroit paisible
Nous avons passĆ© un trĆØs agrĆ©able sĆ©jour dans la prioritĆ© dā€™Eric. Lā€™environnement est magnifique et reposant. Tout est rĆ©uni pour se divertir : piscine, tennis, ping-pong,ā€¦ Dommage que la connexion internet soit faibleā€¦
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 donā€™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 trĆØs bien Ć©quipĆ©e.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Anne-Laure M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Superbe semaine en famille
Nous avons passĆ© un superbe sĆ©jour dans cette maison dans laquelle rien ne manque pour se sentir bien. La maison est trĆØs grande et la chambre au rez de jardin parfaite pour les jours de canicule car elle reste parfaitement au frais. Lā€™immense terrain est fabuleux et propice au repos (le lieu est vraiment trĆØs calme) et aux jeux, notamment pour les enfants qui ont tout lā€™espace nĆ©cessaire. Il y a diffĆ©rents endroits pour dĆ©jeuner / dĆ®ner, tous trĆØs agrĆ©ables. La piscine est trĆØs agrĆ©able -mĆŖme si nous avons eu beaucoup de guĆŖpes- et le terrain de tennis absolument magnifique. La maison est trĆØs bien placĆ©e, il y a beaucoup de trĆØs beaux villages Ć  voir aux alentours et les activitĆ©s 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 Ć©tĆ© restaurĆ©e avec goĆ»t et offre de nombreuses piĆØces. La piscine participe Ć  rendre le sĆ©jour particuliĆØrement enchanteur. De plus, le passage rĆ©gulier de Christopher est une garantie que les Ć©ventuels petits problĆØmes 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