Vue Pastorale

About this property

Set on a hill with gentle valley views of the landscapes of the Midi-Pyrénées, Vue Pastorale is a charming and traditional dwelling which has been beautifully restored to provide a characterful holiday home with its own heated swimming pool.

With white stone exteriors and wood-beamed ceilings, this is an authentic rural home where the owners have created a warm and welcoming environment with picture book windows making the most of the lovely views. There are two living rooms, one with a wood-burning fire for cosy evenings and a wonderfully spacious kitchen-diner where feasts can be served as you gaze out towards the countryside.

The six bedrooms, two on each floor, have been styled individually with splashes of warm colour and pretty furnishings and there are two extra beds on a mezzanine level just above one of the living rooms. Families will love the table football here as well as the ping pong outside whilst parents will appreciate the fantastic 6-person jacuzzi and sauna in the relaxation area.

There are various terraces and shaded patios where you can sit, take in the views or relax in the serene surroundings with only the sounds of the countryside around you. There’s a characterful barbecue area for rustic al-fresco dining and the heated swimming pool has a particularly magical setting in the restored ruins of a 13th century castle.

The house sits in over a hectare of wooded, hilly grounds and its perched position affords beautiful views. Take a walk along the domain’s pathways passing century-old oaks before returning to your terrace where you can sip wine as the sun sets, admiring the relaxing scenery.

Vue Pastorale is located in Tarn-et-Garonne, near the borders of Gers and Haute-Garonne, a region known for its idyllic villages, rural way of life and amazing local gastronomy. Only 3km away, the local village has been classified as one of France’s ‘Plus Beaux Villages’ with its medieval architecture and half-timbered houses.

Discover some of the region’s finest market towns, such as Fleurance and Lectoure within half an hour where you can pick up all sorts of regional delights, whilst other picturesque villages nearby include Beaumont-de-Lomagne and Auvillar.

Auch, with its incredible cathedral and Montauban with its wonderful central square are also amazing day trips within an hour, not forgetting fabulous Toulouse with its historic centre and brilliant Cité de l’Espace.

Surrounded by over a hectare of wooded grounds and farmland beyond, Vue Pastorale is situated in the heart of the Midi-Pyrénées in south-west France in Tarn-et-Garonne, near the borders of Gers and Haute-Garonne. It’s set on a hill overlooking the beautiful valley.

Vue Pastorale is only a five-minute drive from one of France’s classified ‘Plus Beaux Villages’, a bastide village with half-timbered houses and medieval buildings. There’s also a local restaurant here, as well as a choice of others within a five-minute drive and further afield. In the summer there are often donkey rides here for the little ones. 

On a Monday morning head to the market in Mauvezin (8km) where you will also find the nearest supermarket. Other beautiful villages nearby include Beaumont-de-Lomagne (15km) with its Saturday morning market, Auvillar (42km), another ‘Plus Beaux Villages’ and the little village of Brignemont (9km) with its impressive windmill.

Heading over the border into The Gers, the market towns of Fleurance (25km) and Lectoure (33km) are amazing places to pick up all sorts of local delights at their weekly morning markets, both a short drive away. Indeed, this region is famous for its excellent local gastronomy which you will be able to experience at shops, restaurants and markets across the area. 

As well as being a wonderful region for hiking and cycling, there is a wealth of outdoor activities including various tree-top activity centres within 45 minutes. Closer to home there's a great leisure park within 3km where there's an outdoor pool with impressive slides and water features as well as mini-golf, pentanque and volleyball courts.

For further exploring, the city of Auch (38km) can be reached in just over 30 minutes with its old quarter raised high above the Gers river and its incredible cathedral.

Toulouse (65km/1hr), France’s fifth largest city and an international centre for all things aviation, is just one hour away with its historic centre and amazing Cité de l’Espace.

Just north of Toulouse is the medieval town of Montauban (50km) with its central arcaded square filled with cafes and restaurants, visiting the museums or biking/walking by the Canal de Montech.

In under an hour there is a African Safari zoo (52km) with 600 animals over 20 hectares of land and just over an hour to the north is the theme park Walibi (74km), south of Agen, with its roller-coasters and rides.

Accommodation

Villa Interiors (320m2)

Ground Floor

-    Living room (60m2) with TV, DVD player, Hi-Fi and wood stove. Large windows overlooking grounds
-    Laundry area
-    Kitchen-diner, well-equipped including dishwasher, oven, induction hobs, microwave, fridge-freezer and wood stove
-    2 x double bedrooms
-    Shower room with WC

First Floor

-    Living room (40m2) TV, DVD player, Hi-Fi, a kitchenette and stairs leading to a mezzanine level with twin beds (90cm each). Covered terrace (with steps leading down to grounds)
-    2 x double bedrooms
-    Bathroom

Second Floor

-    2 x double bedrooms
-    Shower room with washing machine

Double beds are 160cm or 180cm. Some rooms can be made into twins on request

Outside Grounds

-    Heated swimming pool (8.5mx4.5m), with safety gate, heated 1st May to 1st October
-    Indoor 6-person jacuzzi and infra-red sauna (9am-10.30pm)
-    Shaded patio and terrace
-    BBQ/Plancha
-    Table tennis
-    Over one hectare of grounds

Facilities

-    Wi-Fi
-    Heating
-    Air-conditioning (in living room only)
-    TV and DVD player
-    Hi-Fi
-    Infrared sauna
-    Jacuzzi
-    Table football
-    Table tennis
-    Washing machine