17-19th century Watermill in the wild Tarn Valley!

Located in the National Park of the Grands Causse, this beautiful 17th Century water mill and its 17-19th century house on a 3.5 hectares domain, will delight those who seek a peacefull, green, and idyllic place to spend their holidays in a typical and authentic old french country house with its private Finnish spa under the stars. The house has 3 rooms, a large living room, a piano, a very large dinner table, very fast Wi-Fi, and will accomodate 7 guests. The space *** Before booking, please note: this house is a 400 years old house. It has kept its authentic feel, and it's basic, yet practical (it has most of the modern comfort and internet)! Please read this listing page entirely before booking! It contains many honest details about your stay! Thank you very much, we wish to see you join us soon! *** Right next to a creek cascading in front of the house, this old watermill house from the 17th-19th Century renovated but retaining its authentic and rustic character, very cozy, with its barn, outbuilding and Finnish Spa, all surrounded by beautiful, peaceful wild nature. The village can be seen from the house and yet you'll hardly notice, as the house is remote and isolated. No noisy road around, no mass-tourism, just the sound of birds and tumbling water! On the terrace, you will enjoy your meals and barbecues around the table, in the shade of a huge, old, and centenarian Walnut tree. Good news: there are (almost absolutely) no mosquitoes!! You can sleep with the windows open in the summer and enjoy the fresh nights without being annoyed. Scattered around the house are hammocks for napping under the trees, a comfortable and shaded summer lounge, a Nordic bath (accommodating 6 people) and its wood stove, a swing over the water, a trampoline, the sound of the waterfall and starry skies at night for enthusiasts like you have rarely seen! Children looking for a fresh dip will play in the clean and pure waters of the creek or the mill's pond. The old stone oven outside is functionnal if you want to bake your own bread and pizza's. The house has a large living room, with a huge old wooden table for your evening meals, a tuned piano, a large fireplace. The rooms are cosy and clean, all in simplicity and will accomodate 7 persons. The kitchen is equipped with all modern commodities (dishwasher, etc), and the bathroom is simple, but practical and entirely renovated. You won't find Ikea furniture, there's no TV, the wooden floor creaks, the walls are not always straight... there's simply no room for too much modernity! It's cosy and clean inside, but there might be here and there a spiderweb that escaped my vigilance. Despite my remarkable renovating and cleaning skills, the house is clean, but not shiny and new: it's 400 years old :) In short: this is a real old charming southern french country house! Please keep in mind that this place is off the beaten track, and that is what makes it so wonderful! IMPORTANT: For those who want to visit us in the cold season (November to March), keep in mind that this old house is not electrically heated. We have a very good furnace which will keep you warm and a fireplace to complete the heating if necessary. Guest access Our guests will have a full access to the 125m² house, its 3.5ha (wild) garden. You may use the fire place for some cosy evening, or use the stone barbecue. We even have the old stone oven working if you wish to bake your bread, pizza's, cakes... The creek is also yours if you wish a fresh dip for your legs. For a proper swimming session, the Tarn river (2km) and the lake in Villefrenche-de-Panat (11km) are ideal and clean! Other things to note Inside the house: - The house has 3 main rooms. One room has one double bed (160cmx190cm) and one single bed (90x190); two other rooms have one double bed each (140x190). There's another single bed in the floor landing, and a convertible sofa in the living room. We also have a foldable baby-bed if you need one. Pets are unfortunately not allowed. Outside: - a Barbecue - 3 Hamacs - a Swing above the pond Shops: - there is only a restaurant-bar in Ayssènes. - in Villefranche de Panat (13km) all basic needs can be satisfied: (butcher, baker, grocer, pharmacist, doctor, press & tobacco-shop, garage & fuel station, post office, bank). - in St Affrique (23km) you'll find all services and the hospital. Note that every saturday morning, there is a colorful and typical, so-french, outdoor market with lots of friendly local producers of vegetables, fruit, meat, cheeses, (all mostly organic) and lots of typical and regional food specialities. Registration Details 82040764100019