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Outdoor pool
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Exterior
Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 11296 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Les Pechs Du Vers, Occitanie
  • Causses du Quercy Regional Natural Park
    1 min walk
  • Pech Merle Cave
    21 min drive
  • Sanctuary of Rocamadour
    36 min drive
  • Sarlat-la-Caneda (XSL-Aerodrome de Sarlat)
    52 min drive

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Entire villa 230 m2 with magnificent view

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Washer
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The price is €353
for 1 home
includes taxes & fees
7 Jan - 8 Jan
Entire villa 230 m2 with magnificent view

About this property

Entire place

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

12th Century Templar Watchtower And Manor House With Stunning Views

Facing the church, in the delightful hamlet of St. Martin de Vers, rises a 12th-century Templar watchtower with sensational views. A charming walled garden surrounds it – a riot of colour in summer – with a barbecue terrace, and a discreetly placed, yet generous swimming pool. Fill this manor house with your family and friends: the interiors may be magnificent and the style 'chateau', but the décor feels homely not daunting. Simple stone walls are set off by period oak furniture - big rugs top wooden floors and the sitting room is baronial, with huge comfy white sofas around a Godin wood-burning stove, in the fireplace at one end, while high-backed dining chairs and pewter candlesticks grace a massive oak dining table at the other. In between generous William Morris curtains frame windows overlooking the garden. An adjoining small, but perfect first-floor kitchen opens on to a veranda with blissful views. Gleaming oak stairs in the tower link four double bedrooms that boast carved four-posters from the set of 'The Tudors ' and views over the medieval village, yet offer all the modern comforts of ensuite bathrooms with large, fluffy towels.( A twin room with ensuite and a lofty single bedroom at the top of the tower with stunning views are also available ) If you plan to bring a larger party a cosy cottage in the garden ( only let in conjunction with the main house ) offers two extra bedrooms with en suite bathrooms and its own kitchen/ livingroom for a supplement.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the overall property condition at this vacation home. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Causses du Quercy Regional Natural Park. You'll find features like an outdoor pool. A private pool and a kitchen are available in the vacation home.
  • Air-conditioned home with private pool, kitchen, and washing machine
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include an elevator
  • Onsite recreation includes tennis courts
  • 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Causses du Quercy Regional Natural Park and 8.9 mi (14.3 km) from Pech Merle Cave
This vacation home offers its guests an outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Richard Hamilton-Wentges

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach
  • Beach towels
  • Beach sunloungers

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Coffee grinder
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Books
  • Video library
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine
  • Near a laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total pets

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Hand-held shower head
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the river
  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Golf on site
  • Cycling on site
  • Kayaking on site
  • Tennis on site
  • Boating on site
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cave exploring nearby
  • Fishing 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 3186 sq ft (296 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 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

  • Pets are welcome
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: please message me if you have more than 2 pets

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 20
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

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.
  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

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12th Century Templar Watchtower And Manor House With Stunning Views Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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8.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Barbara W.

Liked: Cleanliness
For whom the bell tolls
We thoroughly enjoyed both the indoor and outdoor aspects of the property. The 800 year old tower was magnificent and truly unique. The terrace and the porch were great places to have breakfast and play games in the evening. The pool and the badminton court were a perfect way to end day after exploring wonderful nearby villages. The beds were comfortable and we slept well despite the bells in the adjacent tower ringing throughout the night. We would recommend this property to our friends and would be happy to come back again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Belden M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Magical Templar Tower
Our party of five adults had a great two weeks here. The photos don't do it justice. Shepperd, the caretaker, was very helpful in terms of anything about the house as well as providing useful background on things in the area. The house is a bundle of romance, with lots of places to come together and to be apart: the pool (slightly on the small side for games - but plenty big for a cooling dip), the garden (perfect for mid-morning tea or to get out of the sun in the afternoon), the dining space just outside the kitchen (we had breakfast there every day and supper most evenings), "the tent" - a covered area near the house that's perfect for end of day drinks, and of course the great room (we played games on the enormous wooden table most nights). It was a bit dusty in places and if you are a total clean freak this might not be for you. And there are spiders. The village has some pretty walks and a local honey seller. The church, just across the road, looks like a fortress, and inside is lovely. The bells ring out the time night and day, and quickly become part of the charm. If you are worried they might keep you awake - don't. Local shopping is a bit limited but adequate, and there is a weekly producers market in the nearest town during the summer. A fair amount of things to do and see relatively nearby. Examples: Cahors (check out the bridge), Rocamadour, and my favourite from this trip: Saint-Cirq-Lapopie. Also, kayaking and canoeing: Kalapca Loisirs was great fun.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tristan S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely house and setting
A lovely house and setting in a beautiful part of France.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jan P., Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous!!!
If you would like a relaxing holiday, in a picturesque French village when the biggest decision to make is who is going to buy the croissants and pastries for breakfast. A truly magical place and I would strongly recommend it. Big shout out to Shep the property manager who went above and beyond to make sure we had a lovely stay. Beautiful house and such a relaxing holiday 😀
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jan P., Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England

Liked: Cleanliness
A little bit of heaven
If you want a relaxing holiday in a beautiful house with a lovely pool, this is the place to go. The biggest decision we had to make was who was going to buy croissants and pastries for breakfast. Ideal location if you go with a group as there is plenty of space, different areas of shade and sun and you don’t feel you are on top of each other. Beautiful Hamlet, stunning houses with shutters (picture book French village) . The church next door is exquisite and the bells are a joy and I will miss them. A special shout out to Shep the property manager, who really went above and beyond to make our stay relaxing, he really was a star!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Peter H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Templar tower
This was our second stay at the Tower and the property was as magnificent as ever. It is the perfect property for a large family or group with the teenagers using the largest bedroom as their social space whilst the adults enjoyed the main sitting room! The pool is perfect for cooling off and the village simple and beautiful. All the facilities you could wish for in the historic splendour of the Tower. We will definitely be returning to this wonderful place.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heather M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful rustic large property, well kept gardens and pool
The house is beautiful with large rooms, so much space for a big family group such as ours. Shepperd the caretaker was extremely helpful and came each morning to clean the pool and water the plants. The hamlet is very pretty and the views from the house lovely, it’s a shame there isn’t a local shop to buy bread etc but we did realise that before the holiday. We got used to the church bells, though some of us used ear plugs but it was worth it to stay in such a lovely house. Thank you Richard
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Marie-Claude T., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Grande demeure pour découvrir la région
Notre famille de 5 s’est retrouvée à son aise dans cette belle grande demeure du Quercy. Nous avons fait de belles visites et découvertes dans la région. Le village est paisible et reposant - à l’exception peut-être des cloches de l’église qui sonnent aux demies-heures. C’est charmant le jour mais on s’en serait passé la nuit. Shepperd a été serviable et accueillant. Merci pour une belle semaine !
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Don H.

Magnificent.
Magical experience. Special village. Thank you Richard. And a particular expression of gratitude to Shep for helping to make our stay so wonderful. We had 17 visitors off and on over 6 weeks and all were comfortably cared for. The pool was well tended and well used because of warm weather. Merci.
Stayed 41 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ashley L., Charlotte, NC

Enjoying life's beauty in the lap of luxury
Everyone loved this house--it's beauty, it's luxury, it's quiet, it's amenities...it was perfect! The only thing we would have changed is the bells of the neighboring church watchtower, which were rather loud. The charm of this house, and the town, is untouchable. We definitely want to come back!

10/10 Excellent

David S., Iowa City, IA

Wonderfully unique medieval style tower in charming village!
Our family of 11 from ages 6 to 76 loved our stay. Although the tower dates back to the 12th century, it has been updated with modern amenities. It is spacious, most bedrooms have their own bathroom, and the grounds, esp. the pool was a welcome retreat after long hot days visiting the sites in the area, of which there are many. One of the best caves with prehistoric art is within 20 minutes (Pech Merle) as well as St. Cirq Lapopie, one of Europe’s most beautiful villages. Finally, Richard, the owner, is everything you could want in a host - accommodating, charming, helpful - just an all around pleasure to meet and share a drink with.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Peter H.

The property is simply wonderful!
This property is simply amazing with huge amounts of space for a large group like ours. The bedrooms are something from Game of Thrones or The Tudors and the dining room/lounge is huge. A lovely quiet village with pleasant walks for the dog. The only down side (if you can call it that) are the hourly chimes from the church clock tower opposite - however you soon tune them out and occasionally notice the time from their regular toll which means you stop looking at your watch and adopt a different pace of life! Well equipped and a very comfortable interior mean that we wanted for nothing where other properties we have experienced have been equipped with only the bare minimum. Lots to explore in the surrounding countryside and the Labastide just up the road as a perfectly adequate supermarket with the bigger ones outside Cahor not much further away again. Richard was a lovely generous host and his dog Treacle very sweet. Thank you for making this wonderful property available to us for a truly memorable and much needed holiday!
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

Nathalie P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sejour agréable
Très belle propriété où l'on a apprécié que chaque chambre bénéficie de sa salle de bain. Les environs sont tres calmes. La piscine est ideale. Le seul bemol serait la taille de la cuisine pour une si grande maison.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Eva Ö.

Disliked: Cleanliness
10-day holiday
A fascinating house with a lot of charm in a picturesque village. A lot to see and do in the vicinity - a beautiful area. Garden and pool impeccably clean, however not the inside; dust in the bedroom corners, a stained pillow, unclean dinner plates, leftovers in freezer and refrigerator, etc, was disappointing.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chantal G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Séjour dans la belle nature lotoise
Propriété très bien adaptée à un séjour réussi en groupe grâce à sa situation géographique et à la distribution des pièces. Très bonne qualité des aménagements des espaces intérieurs et extérieurs.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Chantal B., Canada

Manoir magnifique
Nous sommes restés 1 semaine dans ce joli village tranquille. Les pièces sont grandioses avec de hauts plafonds. On a vraiment l’impression de remonter dans le temps. La maison est bien équipée. Les lits sont confortables. L’accueil et le départ sont faciles et nous avons été très bien accueillis par Shepperd. Les échanges courriels avec Richard sont très faciles et rapides. Les deux seuls points à considérer c’est la maison qui est plus encombrée que sur les photos et nous comprenons que c’est une grande maison à entretenir mais le ménage n’était pas selon nos attentes ( linges sales dans la laveuse, douche pas nettoyée, nourriture (ex: lait) des voyageurs précédents dans le réfrigérateur, etc). Nous recommande tout de même un séjour dans cette magnifique maison. C’est un bon point de départ pour visiter cette magnifique région.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Mélanie S.

Séjour atypique plein de charme
Petit écrin de nature isolé, au calme, avec une propriété au charme médiéval magnifique. Proximité à 30mn de grands axes et grandes villes.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sébastien v.

Liked: Cleanliness
Prachtig gelegen huis in een rustig dorpje
De eigenaar heeft al onze vragen goed beantwoord. Wij waren erg blij met zijn tip voor de bakkerij in Lauzès, erg goed brood maar deze heeft ook nog andere produkten. Het huis is van alle gemakken voorzien, de open haard was erg gezellig. De kamers waren erg goed ingericht en de torenkamer bijzonder. We hebben de valeien van de Vers, Célé en de Lot gezien en een mooie wandeling naar oppidum Murcens gemaakt. Deze gite is erg aan te raden!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

CAMELIA E., PARIS

Liked: Cleanliness
Enchanteur
Nous avons tout adoré: le calme la nuit (pas de cloche!), la vue depuis notre baldaquin, les petits déjeuners sur la terrasse, la piscine et les alentours. Un bol d’air frais. La cuisine était un peu petite pour notre troupe de 12 mais c’était super. Je recommande!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

ISABELLE M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent séjour
Vielle demeure pleine de charme, magnifiquement meublée, on s'y est tout de suite sentis chez nous. Le village est très calme et agréable. Contrairement à ce que j'avais lu dans d'autres avis, nous n'avons pas été gênés par les cloches. La région est magnifique. Rien à redire !
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

PATRICK Q.

Liked: Cleanliness
tres bel endroit
tout était parfait un effort pour en revanche pour les portables
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jose L.

Todo perfecto
Richard ha sido un anfitrión dispuesto y simpático. La estancia ha sido breve pero hemos estado todos muy bien, tanto los niños como los adultos. Regresar a la casa después de cada excursión ha sido muy reconfortante y cómodo. Totalmente recomendable.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Doris K.

Wonderful House for Wonderful Friends
we were of group of eight friends enjoying every minute in this beautiful house! Even though it was very hot during our stay, the old , thick walls did not let the heat in and of course the pool was fantastic! Also our host was very nice and welcoming! Thank you so much Richard!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2017