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Charmant moulin dans un emplacement idyllique

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Avis voyageurs

10 sur 10
Exceptionnel
4 chambres1 salle de bain ou plus8 personnes300 mÂČ

Équipements populaires

  • Piscine
  • Barbecue
  • SĂšche-linge
  • Parking disponible
  • Lave-linge
  • CheminĂ©e

Découvrir la zone

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Réquista, Occitanie
  • Abbaye de Bonnecombe
    â€Ș38 min en voiture‬
  • Lac de Pareloup
    â€Ș42 min en voiture‬
  • CathĂ©drale Sainte-CĂ©cile
    â€Ș47 min en voiture‬
  • Rodez (RDZ-Marcillac)
    â€Ș64 min en voiture‬

Chambres et lits

4 chambres (8 personnes)

Chambre 2

1 lit double et 1 lit enfant

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1 lit double

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1 lit 1 place et 1 lit double

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1 lit double

1 salle de bain, 1 WC avec lavabo

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Toilettes · Douche uniquement

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Baignoire · Toilettes

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Toilettes

Espaces

Terrasse en bois ou patio
Cuisine
Balcon
Aire de jeux extérieure
Jardin
Salle Ă  manger
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Charmant moulin dans un emplacement idyllique

Set in a 30-acre natural paradise of wildflower meadows, mature woodland, streams, islands and waterfalls, this ancient stone watermill has been sensitively restored to make a beautifully equipped family home and secluded holiday hideaway. Bright, inviting and comfortable at all seasons, the Moulin de Parrot is surrounded by romantic gardens, with a profusion of fragrant roses, honeysuckles, jasmines and wisterias cascading down to the trout stream. Sunny terraces offer entrancing views of the millpond and the river, a barbecue is set in the old bread oven, and old stone steps and a rustic bridge tempt you over the stream and along the riverbank to the swimming pool, set among roses, lavenders and fruit trees. In the words of a visitor: 'The mill is idyllic. It will be hard to find such a lovely place again: amazing location, scenery and atmosphere, and beautiful (and very civilised) inside. A fantastic find.'


A unique building in a unique setting: The mill is a fascinating and unique place, steeped in history and with its own very special atmosphere and delightful setting. Standing in a sunny, open valley at the end of a 1km lane, it commands glorious views of streams, wildflower meadows and ancient woodland from every window, with no other sign of human habitation. For nature-lovers and walkers it is an unspoilt paradise, with a wealth of wildlife. Water is a constant and gentle presence, and many people have remarked on the soothing, healing and refreshing atmosphere. Numerous artists and writers have found inspiration here.
The building itself is ancient and full of character. A dependency of the Franciscan priory at Ambialet, on a spectacular meander of the Tarn on the way to Albi (well worth a visit), it erupted into history again as a Resistance refuge in World War II. Sensitive restoration has retained all its original features, including the mill workings, which we hope one day to restore to working order.

An authentic French flavour: This area remains unselfconsciously traditional in character, so here you can really experience rural France at its authentic best. Local markets and restaurants are a delight, and in summer every village has its charming fete. Requista's Fete de la Brebis celebrates Roquefort, the staple of the local economy. Natural glories nearby include the spectacular Tarn gorges, the wild and enigmatic Causses, the unspoilt beauties of the Auvergne and the glorious valleys of the Aveyron and Dourbie. Picturesque and historic villages are too numerous to mention; Romanesque architecture flowered here in magnificent abbeys, cathedrals, chapels and cloisters; and the Knights Templar and Cathars built awe-inspiring citadels and fortresses. Elegant Albi, a World Heritage site, boasts the famous Toulouse-Lautrec museum, a tremendous fortified cathedral and a beautiful historic centre, now home to chic shops and cafés, where (among other treats) you can taste the award-winning wines of nearby Gaillac.

And if all that's not enough ...: There are plenty of activities to be had locally, from fishing in the mill's trout stream or the Tarn (buy a licence from a tabac) to mountain biking (bikes for hire in Requista). Walkers can enjoy waymarked tracks all round the mill and along the Tarn, and the Office de Tourisme has details of wildflower walks in summer. Requista has tennis courts, a swimming pool and a sports centre, and Albi has a water theme park, race track and airstrip (try your first flight!). Kayaking on the Tarn at Trebas is terrific, and the Lac de Pareloup offers a full range of water sports. Rodez offers horseriding, archery, volleyball, tennis and bowling at Le Domaine de Combelles (05 65 77 30 00), and is also home to the prestigious national stud (Haras National), open to visitors.
The Office de Tourisme has full details of a wealth of activities for children locally, from wildlife parks to art classes, and is well worth a visit for information and leaflets on a huge range of attractions and events.

Responsable de l’hĂ©bergement

Barbara Mellor
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Piscine
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Lave-linge
SĂšche-linge
Wi-Fi haut débit gratuit
Espace extérieur

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L'hÎte a indiqué que l'hébergement était équipé d'un détecteur de monoxyde de carbone
L'hÎte a indiqué que l'hébergement était équipé d'un détecteur de fumée
Cet hébergement comprend les dispositifs de sécurité suivants : un extincteur et une trousse de secours
NumĂ©ro d’enregistrement de l’hĂ©bergement : 16662

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Une voiture est nécessaire pour accéder à l'hébergement et se déplacer pendant le séjour

À propos du quartier

Réquista

Cette maison de vacances vous donne rendez-vous Ă  RĂ©quista, plus prĂ©cisĂ©ment en zone rurale, au bord de l'eau. N'hĂ©sitez pas Ă  visiter quelques curiositĂ©s locales telles que les cĂ©lĂšbres ChĂąteau de Coupiac et ChĂąteau de Taurines, Ă  moins que vous ne prĂ©fĂ©riez faire le plein d'aventures aux sympathiques Parc d'accrobranche Grimpe et Cimes et Parc d'accrobranche Acro Roc. En voyage avec toute la tribu ? Envisagez de passer par les fantastiques MusĂ©e de la brebis Pastoralia et Parc de loisirs Cap’DĂ©couverte. Participez aux balades Ă  la dĂ©couverte de la faune et aux sĂ©ances d'observation des oiseaux proposĂ©s dans les environs afin d'admirer la faune majestueuse de la rĂ©gion.
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Réquista, Occitanie

À proximitĂ©

  • ChĂąteau de Coupiac - 26 min en voiture - 18.9 km
  • Abbaye de Bonnecombe - 38 min en voiture - 34.7 km
  • Lac de Pareloup - 42 min en voiture - 41.9 km
  • Vieille ville d'Albi - 45 min en voiture - 45.6 km
  • CathĂ©drale Sainte-CĂ©cile - 47 min en voiture - 46.3 km

Comment se déplacer

  • Gare de Luc-Primaube - 32 min en voiture
  • AĂ©roport de Rodez Marcillac (RDZ) - 48 min en voiture

Restaurants

  • â€ȘLa Bastide d'Albignac - ‬15 min en voiture
  • â€ȘO'Pizza REQ - ‬4 min en voiture
  • â€ȘChateau de Lincou - ‬3 min en voiture
  • â€ȘL' Ardoise - ‬3 min en voiture
  • â€ȘL'Oasis - ‬20 min Ă  pied

Foire aux questions

L'hébergement Charmant moulin dans un emplacement idyllique dispose-t-il d'une piscine ?

Oui, cet hébergement vous propose une piscine extérieure.

Les animaux domestiques sont-ils admis dans l'hébergement Charmant moulin dans un emplacement idyllique ?

Non, les animaux de compagnie ne sont pas admis au sein de l'hébergement.

Quelle est l'heure d'arrivée à l'hébergement Charmant moulin dans un emplacement idyllique ?

Les arrivées sont prévues à partir de 17 h 00.

Quelle est l'heure de départ de l'hébergement Charmant moulin dans un emplacement idyllique ?

Le départ a lieu à 10 h 00.

OĂč se situe l'hĂ©bergement Charmant moulin dans un emplacement idyllique ?

Cette maison de vacances de Réquista qui ravira les familles se trouve au bord de l'eau, à 8,9 km de Parc naturel régional des Grands Causses et à moins de 20 km de Tarn et Chùteau de Coupiac. Chùteau du Bosc et Chùteau de Taurines sont également à 32 km de distance.

Avis

10

Exceptionnel

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Note des voyageurs de 10 (Excellent), d’aprùs 29 avis sur 31.
Note des voyageurs de 8 (Bien), d’aprùs 2 avis sur 31.
Note des voyageurs de 6 (Satisfaisant), d’aprùs 0 avis sur 31.
Note des voyageurs de 4 (MĂ©diocre), d’aprĂšs 0 avis sur 31.
Note des voyageurs de 2 (Horrible), d’aprùs 0 avis sur 31.

9,6/10

Propreté

10/10

Arrivée

10/10

Communication

10/10

Emplacement

9,8/10

Exactitude de l’annonce

Avis

10/10 Excellent

Paul H.

Les points forts : PropretĂ©, arrivĂ©e, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce

Stay at the Moulin September 2024

We really enjoyed our stay. The mill has plenty of amenity and is in a wonderful and secluded setting. There was plenty to occupy ourselves with in and around the mill. Whilst secluded it was also conveniently located for the shops and days out.
Séjour de 10 nuits en septembre 2024

10/10 Excellent

susan e.

Les points forts : PropretĂ©, arrivĂ©e, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce

Wonderful, peaceful, charming place, owners and support hosts charming and can’t do enough for you

A peaceful haven in an idyllic part of the world. Sometimes you realise that you really are so lucky. Thank you Barbara, and Gavin for sharing your part of heaven with us.
Séjour de 7 nuits en septembre 2023

10/10 Excellent

Helen C.

Les points forts : PropretĂ©, arrivĂ©e, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce

Two idyllic weeks

We have just spent two idyllic weeks in this beautifully restored mill house. It is set in its own valley where a river and many streams flow. So there is the wonderful sound of running water everywhere, as well as much bird song. On the floor of the valley are meadows of long grasses and wild flowers with many butterflies. On the sides of the valley and along the riverbanks there are lovely mature trees. Around the house there is an extensive garden with different characterful areas including a mill pond, an old ruined barn, a waterfall, an arbour and a swimming pool. The great glory when we were there were all the beautiful roses and their captivating scent. For us, it was the most idyllic of places.
Séjour de 14 nuits en juin 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen C.

Les points forts : PropretĂ©, arrivĂ©e, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce

A Fortnight in Paradise

This was a return to a dear old friend. We love Le Moulin and its wonderful setting. It is unique in affording such blissful absorption in the majesty of a quiet verdant valley with a river and streams. You have it all to yourself. The trees, plants and meadows are truly astounding. The wildlife is plentiful - hundreds of butterflies every day, frogs in the mill pond, kingfishers darting along the water surfaces and the sound of birdsong everywhere. On this occasion we were lucky enough to see a stag crossing the river just by the house very early in the morning. The property itself is a wonderfully restored old mill house. It evokes ages long past and yet it has all the comfort and beauty that anyone could want. Each room is perfectly and lovingly appointed. The views from the windows take your breath away. We cannot wait to return again next year.
Séjour de 14 nuits en août 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul W.

Les points forts : PropretĂ©, arrivĂ©e, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce

Stunning. Magical. Paradise.

We've just returned from what we all agree is our best holiday ever. The Moulin is stunning, and can only be rivalled by it's incredibly beautiful setting. The river, millpond, meadows and woods provide endless beauty and activities. At times we grabbed a sturdy stick and set off along the river to seek adventures. If in a more sedate mood, a seat by the kitchen window counting crayfish below might be in order (I think our record was 7 in view at the same time, but we weren't really trying you know!). Plenty of previous reviews detail the important stuff so just a brief reiteration: The moulin is both practical and beautiful, and achieves that balance wonderfully. We cooked a lot of meals there, and every pot, pan, whisk, jug, grater, peeler etc you might need is immediately to hand. The rooms are all picture postcard perfect and radiate the 100s of years worth of history they've absorbed. Barbara and Gavin, supported by the lovely Jocelyn and Jean-Louis were fantastic to deal without from booking to departure. When I enquired on our second day to ask if there might be a long extension lead handy, Jocelyn and Jean-Louis popped one round within hours (Barbara and Gavin: my "portable cinema worked perfectly, and we enjoyed several films under the stars. Thanks for again for accommodating). So again - simply the best holiday ever. We would love to return if the Moulin will have us - and the Moulin is the star of the show!
Séjour de 7 nuits en août 2019

10/10 Excellent

Vincent-Salsa J.

Les points forts : PropretĂ©, arrivĂ©e, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce

Un coin de paradis

Endroit magique, d’un charme si authentique, l’impression d’ĂȘtre dans une maison de famille emplie d’histoires. Un jardin laissant libre cours Ă  la nature, de l’eau omniprĂ©sente autour de nous, libellules et papillons Ă  volontĂ© : nous partons vraiment Ă  regrets, Ă©mus de cette semaine en famille dans un tel lieu.
Séjour de 7 nuits en août 2024

8/10 Bien

jacques f.

Les points forts : Arrivée, communication, emplacement

Endroit magnifique

Bonne impression MalgrĂ© tout, l’absence de tĂ©lĂ©vision non signalĂ©e dans l’annonce et un internet faible sont pĂ©nalisants
Séjour de 14 nuits en juillet 2024

10/10 Excellent

DAVID P., BOURG BLANC

Les points forts : PropretĂ©, arrivĂ©e, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce

Requista

Super séjour ! Nous avons beaucoup apprécié et recommandons ce lieu hors du temps. Nature, calme et cette riviÚre qui vous berce... Et nous en savons désormais beaucoup plus sur les papillons ! A bientÎt.
Séjour de 7 nuits en août 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hannah S.

Les points forts : PropretĂ©, arrivĂ©e, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce

An idyllic getaway

We had the most marvellous week at le moulin de parrot. The mill has everything you need, from a well stocked kitchen to kids games in cupboards. We were 4 adults and 4 young children. The pool and river were fantastic - although the pool is just out of sight of the main house there is a safety gate at the top of the stairs and even a pool alarm so it always felt very safe. Our children adored the interesting books and playthings they discovered. A highlight for everyone was catching crayfish in the river! As the house was so great we didn’t venture too far afield but enjoyed exploring the villages on the river Tarn and had a great lunch at the Restarant Selvoir 10 minutes north of the mill. Everyone we encountered without exception was friendly and helpful and very forgiving of our terrible attempts at French . Barbara was a wonderful host and very prompt with questions and attention to detail and Josephine who helped us there also very welcoming. Thank you! You can sense the love and care that has gone into transforming this incredible building into a family home, and it felt very special to feel part of it for a week. We’ll be back.
Séjour de 7 nuits en août 2022

10/10 Excellent

gaelle p.

Les points forts : PropretĂ©, arrivĂ©e, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce

Le paradis sur terre

Le moulin de Parrot est un lieu d'exception ! Ces 2 semaines sont passées à une allure folle tellement le cadre est enchanteur. Au milieu d'une superbe région, toute la famille (parents et 3 ados entre 12 et 17 ans) ont été conquis par la magie du site. Bien sûr, la piscine et la riviÚre ont été trÚs précieuses avec les fortes températures. Un excellent accueil de la part de Barbara et aussi de Jocelyne et Jean-Louis avec qui nous avons eu grand plaisir à discuter. Nous reviendrons, c'est certain !
Séjour de 14 nuits en juillet 2022

8/10 Bien

Katrien V.

Les points forts : PropretĂ©, arrivĂ©e, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce

Heel mooie en rustige omgeving

Zeer vriendelijke en flexibele gastvrouw. Mooie en rustige omgeving. Aanrader voor juli en augustus. September misschien iets te weinig acticiteiten in de directe omgeving, maar dat is persoonlijk. Qua huis heel goed voorzien, enkel jammer dat er niet voor alle ramen gordijntjes zijn, maar vroege vogels zullen dat niet erg vinden.
Séjour de 7 nuits en septembre 2021

10/10 Excellent

Peco K.

Les points forts : PropretĂ©, arrivĂ©e, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce

Paysage idyllique

Bonjour On a passé 4j magnifiques Coupes du monde, le cadre est paradisiaque.... Les petits ruisseaux, le calme, la piscine, la concession entourée d arbres.. Le cÎté vintage, rustique de la concession mais super propre.. Aussi c magnifique Merci
Séjour de 4 nuits en août 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christian L.

Les points forts : PropretĂ©, arrivĂ©e, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce

Endroit magique

Maison ravissante, conforme aux photos, située dans une havre de nature et de paix, particuliÚrement mis en valeur par les talents de jardinier des propriétaires; accueil attentif et trÚs gentil de la propriétaire ainsi que des personnes s'occupant de la propriété.
Séjour de 14 nuits en août 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jools H.

Les points forts : PropretĂ©, arrivĂ©e, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce

lovely old watermill

Great place to stay, full of charm, lots of personal touches, well equipped kitchen, good sized pool. Great welcome and excellent communications with the owner who clearly cares for this beautiful holiday home

10/10 Excellent

Zoe L.

Les points forts : PropretĂ©, arrivĂ©e, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce

Droom vakantie

Wij zijn een week naar de Moulin geweest. Het is het meest prachtige huis waar wij ooit hebben verbleven. Het huis is enorm authentiek. Van binnen ziet het huis er erg gezellig uit. Buiten kun je verdwalen in de enorme, mooie tuin. Het zwembad is heerlijk verkoelend. Er zijn in de buurt genoeg dingen om te doen, zoals kanoën, vissen, fietsen, wandelen, zwemmen. Barbara kan hier goede tips over geven. De communicatie met Barbara verliep heel soepel en snel, wat heel fijn was. Wij hadden een probleem met de vaatwasser, Barbara heeft meteen een loodgieter langs gestuurd. Wat een top service! Barbara, heel erg bedankt voor deze fantastische vakantie. Wij komen zeker terug!
Séjour de 7 nuits en août 2019

10/10 Excellent

Eva V.

Les points forts : PropretĂ©, arrivĂ©e, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce

Heerlijke plek in een natuurlijke omgeving

Deze oude watermolen is een aanrader om naar toe te gaan, zeker met kinderen. Het heeft niet alleen een heerlijk zwembad, maar in de rivier kun je ook dammen bouwen, kreeftjes en visjes vangen en op zoek gaan naar de ijsvogel. Rond het huis en het zwembad wemelt het van de vlinders en libellen en als je rond loopt ruik je de munt en lavendel. We zagen rond het huis twee herten, een marter, waarschijnlijk een vos en een compleet ongevaarlijke esculaapslang. De molen is charmant, karakteristiek en comfortabel. Ook leuk, er liggen mappen vol informatie over de geschiedenis ervan.
Séjour de 7 nuits en août 2019

10/10 Excellent

sylvain L.

Les points forts : PropretĂ©, arrivĂ©e, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce

Nature et repos

Nous avons sĂ©journĂ© dans cette merveilleuse propriĂ©tĂ© du 13 au 27 juillet 2019. Le moulin est "dans son jus" cotĂ© dĂ©co, fidĂšle aux photos. Il est trĂšs trĂšs spacieux, bien Ă©quipĂ©. Rien ne nous a manquĂ©. La propriĂ©tĂ© est exceptionnelle : la nature est fortement prĂ©sente, le passage du GIFFOU est trĂšs reposant, la verdure omniprĂ©sente. L'espace piscine est formidable (grande piscine, trĂšs bien exposĂ©e). TrĂšs rapidement on a un sentiment d'une forte quiĂ©tude. Le calme est trĂšs reposant. On a le sentiment d'ĂȘtre seul au monde !!! L'emplacement est Ă©galement trĂšs stratĂ©gique : la localisation centrale du lieu permet de dĂ©couvrir trĂšs facilement l'ensemble des points touristiques sans faire trop de route. De la prĂ©paration du sĂ©jour Ă  son dĂ©roulement, Barbara est Ă  l'Ă©coute de ses hĂŽtes et est trĂšs rĂ©active en cas de besoin. Merci encore. Nous avons retrouvĂ© cette mĂȘme gentillesse avec l’ensemble des personnes rencontrĂ©es aux moulins ou lors de nos visites.
Séjour de 14 nuits en juillet 2019

10/10 Excellent

Cathie P.

A beautiful watermill

We have a wonderful stay at Barbara's watermill. It was everything we dreamed about. The mill was clean, comfortable and very well equipped. The swimming pool was rather chilly but that did not stop us using it. It was peaceful in the middle of the woods with no traffic noise. Barbara was very helpful when we needed her. I would definitely recommend that you stay here. We loved it and will go back again.
Séjour de 7 nuits en septembre 2018

10/10 Excellent

Damien N.

Ressourçant

TrĂšs bon sĂ©jour de 2 semaines dans ce charmant moulin oĂč toute la famille (2 couples et 4 enfants) a pris ses marques. La piscine a Ă©tĂ© fort apprĂ©ciĂ©e pendant cette pĂ©riode caniculaire, la riviĂšre pour la pĂȘche, le calme des vacances au vert bien ressourçantes. Nombreuses visites, randonnĂ©es aux alentours, de Millau Ă  Albi, en passant par des villages plus beaux les uns que les autres : trĂšs jolie rĂ©gion prĂšs du Tarn. A recommander sans hĂ©sitation
Séjour de 14 nuits en juillet 2018

10/10 Excellent

Michael E.

A special place

My family and I enjoyed a lovely stay at the mill. I couldn't fail to forget about the troubles of work etc. and my daughters loved mucking about in the pool. Surrounded by beautiful trees, the sound of the stream, and in complete privacy, this is a real sanctuary.
Séjour de 14 nuits en juin 2018
Cet avis a Ă©tĂ© envoyĂ© avant 2018 et n’a pas Ă©tĂ© vĂ©rifiĂ©.

10/10 Excellent

An idyllic and perfectly placed house for an energetic family. Space for us all, a delightful escape

I cannot express how much we enjoyed our stay at the Moulin. The environment creates an idyllic atmosphere which we originally experienced over 20 years ago. We returned this year simply because we have never had a subsequent holiday in France which has met the expectations created as a result of that first stay. This time we returned with a young and energetic family who were well entertained with the wildlife, the space and the pool. As a family we relaxed, re grouped and reminded ourselves why holidays are so very important. The house is more than well equipped and I left with kitchen bowl envy! The rooms are spacious and the opportunity to eat outside for almost every meal was such a treat! In fact, the BBQ area was so nice that we felt no need to venture out for supper at all! Memories of the break keep bouncing back, despite the rain back home and such reveries will keep us all going until the next, inevitable trip.
Séjour de 14 nuits en juillet 2017
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10/10 Excellent

benedicte r.

A beautiful haven

We returned recently from our second wonderful visit to the Moulin. Le Moulin de Parrot is truly a magical place that is like no other we have been to. The children, now 12,10 and 7, and both my husband and I were so excited to be returning. There are so many things that make the moulin and it's gardens so special, and this year we truly made the most of them. There are many beautiful historic villages and castles to explore in the area but we all wanted to spend more time this year at the moulin itself. We discovered more of the hills and walks around the house, we explored further down the river and found beautiful picnic spots along its banks. The children built dams, explored the wildlife, made homes in the trees along the river , painted, set up treasure hunts, swam in the river , climbed a waterfall and just had the time to play as children should do! This year we also brought our own inflatable kayak and found wonderful spots along the Tarn to try it out. The moulin itself has a real charm and sense of history and you cannot help but fall in love with it the moment you arrive! We very much hope to return soon.
Séjour de 10 nuits en août 2017
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10/10 Excellent

Vic G., Cambridge UK

An idyllic piece of living history

Le Moulin de Parrot is the most idyllic holiday house that my wife and I and our two friends have rented in many years. The photos don’t do it justice. We had mixed weather on our late-June fortnight (35 degrees in the first week, exhilarating thunderstorms and chilly in the second), but the flowers, frogs, deer (one glimpse), birdsong, river, and ambiance were always delightful. Buried in deep countryside and surrounded by thick woods and small meadows, the completely isolated mill is approached by a private kilometer-long unmade-up road through the trees. It is the most sensitively restored place we know. The owners’ absolute respect for the past is apparent in the use of old roof-tiles and ancient timber where possible, in the peasant-antique furniture and in the carefully preserved detailing of staircases, walls and millpond. We felt part of a living history. The house is totally comfortable - good beds, fully equipped and efficient kitchen, cosy living room and sofas, marvellous barn-door dining table. The pool was smallish but ideal for us, all in our seventies. The peace of the place was complete. Its location does mean that one has to drive quite a way to see the local sights (Conques, Cordes, Albi, the Millau viaduct, etc.), but Brousse le Chateau is 25 minutes away and is spectacular and the restaurant very good. The small but uninteresting town of Requista and its huge supermarket you can get to in ten minutes. Barbara the English owner and her French friend Jocelyn who lives nearby couldn’t have been more helpful, even if in the latter case our miserable grasp of French was painfully exposed. The house was clean and well-maintained. Though we have never met, Barbara’s attention to our queries was immediate and full, and she now feels like a personal friend. Our recommendation would be 10-star if that were permitted, and I for one would love to return.
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10/10 Excellent

Julie H.

A wonderful and wild retreat in the heart of France

We are a family of 4 including 2 teenagers and we had a wonderful week in the watermill in July 2016. It is a very unusual and special place - we've never stayed anywhere quite like it before. It's extremely peaceful with no neighbours close by although it is only a very short drive to local amenities. The sound of water everywhere is very soothing and relaxing and the tremendous variety of butterflies which provide an escort from the mill to the swimming pool is really breathtaking. If you're looking for granite kitchen worktops and 21st century power showers then this isn't the place for you. However, if you're looking for a very special getaway in rural France, this is the perfect spot. We had everything we needed for a relaxing and peaceful holiday. The kichen is very well equipped and it's double aspect windows mean that cooking in it is a joy. The wonderful roll top bath under the huge velux window provided a first class opportunity to wallow in a warm bath with a chilled glass of wine and gaze up at the amazing stars. We will definitely be recommending this place to like minded souls.
Séjour de 7 nuits en juillet 2016
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10/10 Excellent

Isabelle C.

Séjour inoubliable endroit magique!

Nous nous sommes vraiment sentis privilĂ©giĂ©s d'occuper un tel endroit, restorĂ© en ayant gardĂ© tout son charme, si reposant, et en plein cƓur de la nature. Et quelle nature! riviĂšre, cascades, et multitudes de papillons, libellules, etc..Nous recommandons les visites de Brousse le ChĂąteau, Albi et Villefranche de Panat. SupermarchĂ© pour s’approvisionner Ă  2km, tous les ingrĂ©dients sont lĂ  pour un sĂ©jour parfait!

Qui vous reçoit ?

Vous ĂȘtes reçu par Barbara Mellor

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I am a literary translator from French of books on the arts, architecture, gardens and history, with a special penchant for the French Resistance. I first fell in love with this part of France in 1975, when I was a student in Toulouse. Gavin is a technical director in theatre who has a long history of restoring classic cars (Citroën DSs a speciality) and historic houses. When we first saw the mill in 1989 it was love at first sight. Long abandoned and dilapidated though it was, it had clearly been an important and well-loved building, and the site was simply magical. In the early months we lived there without electricity or running water, while slowly re-roofing the house, installing services (with the help of the very supportive local mayor, who was related to the family of the last millers there) and turning it into a family home. Aided by stalwart friends and volunteers, we did all the work ourselves. Determined to respect the authentic and historic character of the building and mill workings, we sought out the few remaining survivors of the last generation of millers from other local mills, and consulted regional experts on mill history and technology. We met some amazing characters and it was all absolutely fascinating. Outside, we slowly began to clear decades of undergrowth to reveal the weir, millpond, stream and overflow waterfalls. Meanwhile two babies had arrived, and in due course our children attended the local village school. By then we felt we were really accepted as part of the local community, a huge privilege.

Pourquoi avoir choisi cet hébergement ?

The thirty years or so that we have devoted to the mill are just the blink of an eye in its 700-year history. A descendant of the Imbert family of millers, whose name is carved above the door, has traced its story back to 1292, when it was established by the Duke of Rodez (copies of the fascinating documents M. Imbert has unearthed can be seen at the mill). For centuries the mill played a pivotal role in the local community, first as the property of the local lord and then – until the Revolution – as a fiefdom of the priory at Ambialet on the Tarn, in its spectacular position that can still be visited today. Local people would bring grain and dried chestnuts to be milled into flour, fresh chestnuts to be crushed for oil, apples to be crushed for cider, and hessian and linen to be fulled and washed. While all this went on, clients would gather in the main room of the mill to chat by the fire, or fish for trout which the miller's wife would cook over the open fire, keeping other dishes warm in a pot-warmer beside the front door. Water was drawn from the spring beside the present site of the swimming pool, a source that was so pure it reputedly attracted people from miles around. Cider doubtless flowed freely, and all the latest gossip would be shared in the local patois. The miller also kept pigs and hens in the building that now houses the barbecue, and cows in a barn that was later demolished, leaving one of its doors as our dining table. When we first went to see the mill, our first impression of the big communal room was of the scent of woodsmoke and the feeling of conviviality that seemed to have soaked into the walls.
Thirty years later, 2019 was a landmark year for the mill, as we managed to secure a departmental decree recognising the historic nature of the site and granting it protection in perpetuity.

Langues :

Anglais, Français

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