Luxury 18th-century 3* maison de charme in a French Plus Beaux medieval village

About

Find your 'la bonne vie' in a luxe maison in the heart of south west France. Stylishly decorated with French linens, brocante finds & vintage furniture, featuring a winding staircase, chandeliers & original wide oak floors. Indulge in organic bedlinen & French toiletries. Sip an aperitif under the old wisteria tree in the bijou courtyard. Discover the enchanting medieval village of Martel, wander its cobblestone streets & buy fresh produce at the twice weekly farmer's market. Sustainable hosting

The space

The house is a three-story 18th-century stone villa in the historic center of a medieval village in the heart of the French countryside. On the ground floor, the front door opens into the kitchen, and the lounge features French doors leading to the courtyard. The courtyard is furnished with a four-person table, chairs, and a bench. The first floor has two queen bedrooms: Chambre Rose with its own ensuite, and Chambre Menthe, whose private bathroom is located on the ground floor. The second floor offers two more ensuite bedrooms: Chambre Olive, a queen, and Chambre Framboise, which has a single bed that doubles as a daybed and can also serve as a petite salon.

The kitchen

The farmhouse style kitchen features a 6-burner gas stove with an electric oven, along with a fridge/freezer, microwave, and washer/dryer. It’s stocked with plenty of cookware, utensils, crockery, cutlery, and glassware, including charming vintage pieces. There are 3 ways to make coffee including an espresso machine, a coffee percolator and a plunger (french press). The pantry is well-supplied with sauces, herbs, spices, flour, sugar, olive oil, vinegars, and more, plus tea, coffee, and hot chocolate.

Other things to note

The property isn’t suitable for children under 12 and doesn’t allow pets. It’s also non-smoking. As a three-storey house with a winding wooden staircase, it may not be ideal for guests with mobility issues. Access via a key lock box, and a detailed Welcome Book is shared before arrival, with a hard copy in the house. The property follows eco-tourism and sustainability principles, with bed linen and towels made from organic cotton and provisions that are organic, vegan, cruelty-free, and locally sourced where possible, including soaps, toiletries, and cleaning products. Guests are welcomed with a deluxe hamper featuring local organic rosé, ground, walnuts, jams, chocolate, and chips, plus a drinks tray with locally made walnut wine and pastis.