Villa Pastel
Key Highlights
- Bordering the Tarn River, this stunning villa is for all ages with its stylish interiors, sumptuous bedrooms and a fantastic games room
- The gardens are magnificent with century-old trees, a croquet court and beautiful swimming pool
- As well as Smart TVs and home-cinema with Netflix and Canal +, there’s a 55-inch screen for video games – if you dare pack your console!
- Stroll to the local village’s French restaurant for delicious home-cooked fare
- From local markets and historic vineyards to Michelin starred establishments, this region is fantastic for food and wine lovers
- Visit the ‘Golden Triangle of Tarn’ with Gaillac, Albi and Cordes-sur-Ciel all worthy of a wonderful day out
Villa Interiors
Ground Floor
- Lounge and dining area separated by double-sided fireplace
- Kitchen, well-equipped including breakfast bar and doors leading to poolside terrace
- Bedroom (14m2, accessible to guests with reduced mobility) with double bed (160x200cm), door leading to south-facing terrace/garden and en suite shower room with shower, sink and toilet
- Bedroom (11m2) with double bed (160x200cm, can be split into twin), door leading to south-facing terrace/garden and en suite shower room with shower, sink and toilet
- Self-contained ground floor apartment (independent entrance) with bedroom with double bed and sofa-bed, kitchenette, bathroom with shower, sink and toilet and private terrace
First Floor (via open-tread stairs)
- Mezzanine area with desk
- Suite containing bedroom (15m2) with double bed (160x200cm) and separate lounge (30m2) with sofa-bed, two single fold-out chair beds and Smart TV. Both rooms have access to south-facing upper terrace. En suite bathroom with bath, shower, sink and toilet
- Bedroom (13m2) with double bed (160x200cm, can be split into twin), south-facing view and en suite shower room with shower and sink
- Bedroom with double bed (160x200cm, can be split into twin) and en suite shower room with shower and sink
- WC (on landing, shared between above two bedrooms)
Lower Ground
- Games room (or seventh bedroom) with two double sofa-beds and doors leading to lower terrace
- Shower room with shower, sink and toilet
Please note that some of the bath/shower rooms are partially open plan to the bedrooms
Outside Grounds
- Heated swimming pool (18x5.5m, depth: 1-1.9m) with fountain (for shoulder massages) and electric safety shutter. One end also features a paddling pool for toddlers (1.2x5m). Open approximately mid-April to mid-October. Only heated until it reaches a temperature of 26C
- Poolside terrace with sun-loungers
- Pool house with changing room, shower, sink and toilet
- Gas barbecue
- Al-fresco dining terrace
- Large garden (2 acres) bordering River Tarn and a stream
- Croquet pitch (all weather)
- Swing ball and badminton
- Table tennis
- Boules court
- Water feature
- On-site parking
Facilities
- Wi-Fi
- Air-conditioning and heating
- 3 x Smart TVs and home-cinema with Canal + and Netflix
- 55-inch video games screen (bring your own console)
- Boules and all-weather croquet
- Pool table/billiard table
- Table football
- Table tennis
- Badminton
- Board games
The owner asks that under 12s are supervised by an adult in the games room and when playing boules/croquet.
Having undergone a recent extensive renovation, we love the contemporary interiors of this air-conditioned villa from its stylish décor and artwork to high-quality furnishings and fittings. The living, dining and kitchen space is bathed with light from sliding windows opening out to the terraces and garden whilst the games room downstairs is sure to provide hours of fun for every age including home-cinema and a 55-inch video screen (bring your own consoles!). Or you may just prefer the villa’s table-football, pool table, table tennis and unique all-weather croquet pitch for games between family and friends.
Across the house and it’s self-contained apartment you will find six gorgeous bedrooms, each one featuring high-end bed linen and premium towels alongside an en suite bath or shower room. One of the doubles is part of a suite featuring a lounge with a sofa-bed, Smart TV and pretty terrace whilst a seventh bedroom can be created in the games room, allowing this brilliant abode to sleep up to 15 guests.
Amidst the two acres of gardens you can relax your shoulders beneath the fountain in the 18m long heated swimming pool as kids paddle in the shallow end. There is ample room for al-fresco dining and relaxation or a picnic by the century-old oaks in the landscaped grounds. The more active guests can enjoy swing-ball, badminton and a leisurely game of boules.
Surrounded by orchards and woodland beyond, stroll down the country road and within 500m you will reach a bridge over the Tarn which leads you to a characterful village where you can enjoy home-cooked food in a popular restaurant. There’s a supermarket 2km away and further shops, restaurants and a lovely weekly market in Saint-Sulpice, under a 10-minute drive away.
Play golf or enjoy lunch out at the clubhouse of the championship golf course around 9km by car, then explore the nearby forest, classified as a Espace Naturel Sensible, for long walks and cycle rides, followed by a trip to its Maison de la Biodiversité to learn all about the forest’s rich flora and fauna.
Head to bustling markets in local villages – there’s one nearly every morning of the week in places such as Bessières, Villemur-sur-Tarn and Lavaur. Wine connoisseurs will be keen to visit the wineries in and around the magnificent town of Gaillac, home to France’s most historic vineyards that date back to pre-Roman times.
Albi and Cordes-sur-Ciel, both UNESCO World Heritage sites, complete the ‘Golden Triangle of Tarn’ and can be reached within an hour. Alternatively, stay slightly closer to home by hopping on a train from Saint-Sulpice to Toulouse for a day out in this beautiful city admiring its architecture, sailing down the Canal du Midi, soaking up the lively ambience by the banks of the Garonne and taking advantage of its vibrant restaurant scene.
- The owner has informed us that the self-contained ground floor apartment has wheelchair access. However, please contact us before booking so we can discuss individual accessibility requirements with the owner to ensure that this property is suited to your specific needs.
- Villa Pastel sleeps up to 15 people – 12 guests using double beds (some of which can be made up as a twin) and additional guests using sofa-beds.
- Please also note there are five bedrooms in the main house, one in a self-contained apartment and a room in the basement which can either be a games room or a seventh bedroom using sofa-beds. Please see the "Features" tab for full details.
- In a beautiful setting, one side of the garden is bordered by the River Tarn (protected by a bank with plenty of trees and shrubs) and the other side by a little stream – this just means that children need to be supervised on their adventures outside.
- Youngsters will also need to be watched on the staircase and mezzanine level/upper terrace.
- Walking distance to a village however please note that some parts of the route do not have pavements.
Oliver's Extras
- Maid Service Available
- Pre-Stocked Fridge Available
- Transfers Available
- Babysitting Available
At Oliver’s Travels we pride ourselves on going that little bit further for our guests. From private chefs to babysitters we can help you arrange those little extras that make it a truly memorable holiday. Simply fill in the concierge request form or contact the Oliver’s Concierge Team who will be happy to help. We can typically help you arrange any of the following:
- Maid service/extra cleaning
- Private chef/cook/catering
- Welcome hamper/pre-stocked fridge
- Local day-trips or tours
- Airport pick-up/drop-off
Extras included at this property:
- Welcome hamper (three bottles of wine, local jam, local artisan pâté, sweets for the children, local biscuits, artisan crisps, chocolate spread and a bottle of milk)
Extras available at this property (payable locally):
- Catering (via a family-run restaurant in the village who can deliver hot/cold food)
- Additional cleaning
- Fridge-stocking/shopping
- Babysitting
- Transfers via trusted local taxi company
- Massages and yoga classes
Please note that all extras are subject to availability and must be requested in advance of the holiday (prices on request). Due to some rural/remote locations, not all services will be available at all properties. However, we will always do our best to fulfil your requests!
