Mas De La Griotte

About this property

Stay in the bucolic surroundings of the Tarn countryside, in the ‘golden triangle’ of Gaillac, Cordes-sur-Ciel and Albi, and experience the authenticity of this stylish French farmhouse with such beautiful gardens and a swimming pool.

The rustic interiors are perfect for a holiday with family or friends with space for up to fourteen guests across the seven pretty bedrooms (up to twenty guests and ten bedrooms from 2025). The soul of the home has to be the welcoming kitchen-diner, brilliantly equipped for creating feasts to be enjoyed around one of the vintage dining tables and wood-burning fire or outside alongside the summer scent of lavender, accompanied by good wine from a historic Gaillac vineyard nearby. Don’t forget to see what may be growing in the organic vegetable garden too!

The living spaces are just as charming with comfortable sofas, antique furnishings and a fantastic TV snug next to the winery, even featuring the farm’s old wine vats. Yet in the warmer months it is all about the outdoors with the salt-water swimming pool, plenty of space for lounging on sun-beds or in a hammock, the delightful summer kitchen and al-fresco terraces. All surrounded by picturesque views of the gorgeous Tarn countryside.

Book yourself into the award-winning French restaurant in the small local village just 2km away or find one of the many fine places to eat in nearby Gaillac, Cordes-sur-Ciel and Albi, also known as the ‘Golden Triangle of Tarn’.

Discover wonderful walking and cycling trails, canoe or kayak along the Tarn near Albi or through the Ayeron gorges at idyllic Saint-Antonin-Noble-Val or drive to some of France’s ‘Plus Beaux Villages’ such as Castelnau-de-Montmiral, Puycelci and Bruniquel.

Visit historic wineries, peruse local farmer’s markets and soak up the relaxing and slow-paced ambience of ‘little Tuscany’ in this glorious part of southern France.

Mas de la Griotte is located in the heart of the golden triangle of the Tarn department, surrounded by glorious landscapes of rolling hills, vineyards and cypress trees, only 19km from the small city of Albi.

A 2km drive will take you to a small rural village with an award-winning restaurant (book ahead) or head further to local villages for bakeries, grocery shops and traditional delis. Larger supermarkets can be found near Gaillac, around 10 to 15 minutes by car.

Gaillac (15km) itself is a beautiful place to visit, set on the River Tarn and famous for its excellent wines which are known across the world. Indeed, Gaillac wine production dates back to the Roman era and there are many wonderful wineries to visit as well as the town’s Maison des Vins. The market on a Friday morning is a delight with locally produced fruit, vegetables, cheeses, flowers and artisan crafts. The Abbey Saint-Michel is another must-see during your time in this charming and historic town and look out for atmospheric events and festivities across the summer.

The second town in the glorious golden triangle is hilltop Cordes-sur-Ciel (14km), dating back to the 12th century with its narrow lanes, impressive Gothic buildings and magnificent perched setting. Followed by the amazing small city of Albi (19km), a unesco World Heritage site, with cobbled lanes filled with shops and restaurants, an enticing indoor market hall, gorgeous historic buildings including the rose-brick cathedral and idyllic spots by the Tarn river with many lovely city walks as well.

Then there’s the many classified ‘Plus Beaux Villages de France’ across this region such as Castelnau-de-Montmiral, Puycelci and Bruniquel, all within 30-40 minutes by car. The medieval town of Saint-Antonin-Noble-Val (35km) is a paradise for water lovers, set in the gorges of the Aveyron river with some outstanding kayaking and canoeing opportunities, not to mention canyoning, horse-riding, climbing, mountain biking, hiking and more. Visitors are also attracted to the town’s bustling Sunday morning market.

The most active of guests will also enjoy the wonderful walking trails across the region and many great cycling routes (after all, the Tour de France often passes close by). Discover why this idyllic part of southern France is often referred to as ‘French Tuscany’ with its rolling hills, green valleys and forests as well as its authentic cuisine and welcoming locals.

Accommodation

Mas Interiors

Main Floor

-    Entrance hall
-    Living room with fireplace
-    Open-plan kitchen and dining area with wood-burner
-    Small snug
-    Larger snug with wood-burner
-    Winery
-    Office with desk, monitor and printer
-    Laundry room
-    Reception room with vintage dining table (and stairs/ladder leading to non-accessible space).
-    Kid’s recreation room including adult bar area (next to summer kitchen/pool)

First Floor

-    Bedroom with super king-size bed and en suite shower room
-    Bedroom with twin beds and en suite bathroom
-    Bedroom with three single beds
-    Bedroom with king-size double bed
-    Bath/shower room
-    Bedroom with king-size double bed and en suite shower room
-    Bedroom with single/small queen bed (for one person)
-    Adjoining bedroom (to single room) with double bed and en suite shower room
Additional rooms (available from 2025)
- Bedroom with double bed, air-conditioning and en suite
- Bedroom with double bed and air-conditioning
- Bedroom with twin beds
- Bathroom
- Large sitting room
Outside Grounds

-    Heated salt-water swimming pool (5x10m, depth: 1.2-2m) with electric safety cover. Open approximately May to October
-    Covered al-fresco dining and lounge areas
-    Summer kitchen
-    Barbecue
-    Organic vegetable garden
-    Badminton / short tennis
-    Trampoline
-    Bikes
-    Tennis court 

Facilities

-    Wi-Fi
-    Heating
-    Wood-burner (wood provided)
-    Satellite TV (including English channels, Netflix and Apple TV)
-    Playstation
-    Nintendo Switch docking stand (for TV)
-    Sonos sound system (x2)
-    Board games
-    Books
-    Table tennis
-    Trampoline
-    Bikes
-    Badminton/short tennis
-    Pool table