Title: House in the countryside near a lake Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # House in the countryside near a lake Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and patio ## Photo gallery for House in the countryside near a lake ![Exterior - House in the countryside near a lake (Carmaux)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36370000/36366100/36366027/26b0a295.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Pool - House in the countryside near a lake (Carmaux)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36370000/36366100/36366027/fdc70fca.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - House in the countryside near a lake (Carmaux)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36370000/36366100/36366027/581f4557.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - House in the countryside near a lake (Carmaux)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36370000/36366100/36366027/104ef91b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, wheelchair access - House in the countryside near a lake (Carmaux)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36370000/36366100/36366027/11df1570.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies House in the countryside near a lake provides amenities, such as a garden and laundry facilities. ## Reviews 8.8 Excellent ### Entire home 3 bedroomsSleeps 61830 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Pool - Kitchen - Washing machine - Pet-friendly - Outdoor space - Parking available ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### House in the countryside near a lake Rent country house (sleeps 6) June July-August-September (400 to 450 euros per week). \- kitchen (washing machine, microwave), dining room, TV, living room, 3 spacious bedrooms, bathroom, toilet, upstairs very large mezzanine sitting and reading area, shaded terrace, garden, garden furniture, electric barbecue and outdoor barbecue \- very quiet house located near a river 5 m from all trade, 15 m of Albi classified UNESCO World Heritage, 10 m of cape discovery leisure park (zip line, summer toboggan, swimming pool, ski summer) of the lake of roucarie (swimming, canoeing, sailing, horse riding) ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Pool ### Parking and transport - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms ### Bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - Books - TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - One pet total ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - In-room accessibility - Designated smoking areas ### Location highlights - In a rural location - On a lake - On a river - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Canoeing nearby - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Sailing nearby - Swimming nearby - Winery tours nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden - Property located in a resort - Unit size: 1,830 square feet ## Similar properties ![TV, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95820000/95819000/95818921/d833897b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Appartement - Alcôve et Chocolat - Albi Albi - Kitchen - Washing machine - Pet-friendly - Air-conditioning [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-25&endDate=2026-02-26&selected=95818921&PinnedHotelID=95818921&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/78000000/77820000/77818800/77818769/105e833f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### CHARMING WATERFRONT GITE WITH PRIVATE PONTOON, ROWBOAT AND CANOE Marssac-sur-Tarn - 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18 ### Check-out Flexible check-out available (contact host to arrange) ### Special check-in instructions The front desk hours vary at this property Guests must contact the property for check-in information To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 1 total pets Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events Events allowed: family gatherings Repas de famille autorisés ### Smoking Smoking allowed: in designated areas ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed Parties and events (including family gatherings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 6 Note from host: Repas de famille autorisés Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### We should mention Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation ### Property is also known as House In The Countryside A House in the Countryside Near a Lake Carmaux House in the Countryside Near a Lake Private vacation home ## About the area Located in Carmaux, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Museum-Glass Art Center and Musée-mine départemental are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Castan Distillery and Albi Golf Course. Cap'Découverte and Garden of Paradise are also worth visiting. Canoeing and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and horse riding nearby. [Visit our Carmaux travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Carmaux.dx6202998) [View more Holiday homes in Carmaux](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Carmaux-Private-Holiday-Homes.d6202998-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C44.04917%2C2.15806&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=A5vQ4x7UHWDSG6e6mMv36uuy--U=) Carmaux, Occitanie ### What's nearby - ![https://about-france.com/cities/albi-guide.htm UNESCO-listed heritage . To see absolutely. The inside cathedral is gorgeous. https://simple.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Albi](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2018/af6c6ff8-7ad1-49af-b05a-ac14bdbb5654.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Albi Old Town 17 min drive \- 12.1 miles - ![https://about-france.com/cities/albi-guide.htm UNESCO-listed heritage . To see absolutely. The inside cathedral is gorgeous. https://simple.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Albi](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2018/af6c6ff8-7ad1-49af-b05a-ac14bdbb5654.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Albi Cathedral 18 min drive \- 12.5 miles - Museum-Glass Art Center 17 min walk \- 0.9 miles - Toulouse-Lautrec Museum 18 min drive \- 12.3 miles - Albi Golf Course 20 min drive \- 12.9 miles ### Getting around - Carmaux Station 8 min walk - Rodez (RDZ-Marcillac) 53 min drive ### Restaurants - Cafe Gambetta 2 min walk - Pizza Lulu 12 min drive - Cafe des Sports 16 min walk - Pondok Umi 9 min drive - Au Petit Mineur 11 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does House in the countryside near a lake have a pool? ### Is House in the countryside near a lake pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at House in the countryside near a lake? ### Where is House in the countryside near a lake located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## House in the countryside near a lake Reviews ## Reviews ### Excellent All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 7 8 - Good 8 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.0 Cleanliness ### 9.2 Location ## Reviews ### 8/10 Good #### DENISE T. 9 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Très bon lits. Lieu Idéal pour se ressourcer et pour la famille.Propriétaire très gentille, avenante et compréhensive.Avons passé un très bon séjour ![Nous avons mangés un très bon aligot au restaurant de Sauveterre-de-Rouergue](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/416533a5-f1c4-4fa9-9337-b82e02b6441a-1760003771357.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### DENISE T. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Christian F. 12 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Grande maison très datée mais sympa.Grand jardin , patio ombragé, en pleine nature et au calme au bout d'une impasse un peu difficile à trouver.Seul bémol, une seule toilette, sans fenêtre et sans ventilation.Accueil sympathique et proche de plein de découvertes en Tarn et du sud de l'Aveyron. ##### Christian F. Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### denis b. 22 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Très beau séjour. ##### denis b. Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Françoise A. 11 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Maison ancienne en pleine campagne.Fraîcheur et meubles vieillots, grandes pièces, calme; terrasse agréable .La propriétaire et sa fille sont très accueillantes ##### Françoise A. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### nicole m. 18 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Vacances dans le Tarn Bon séjour Reposant, belle région, bon séjour. Propriétaire sympathique et disponible ##### nicole m. Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### willy d. 9 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Super séjour Malgré notre retard, nous sommes accueillis avec sourire. Notre hôte nous a même mis de l'eau au frigo, génial après 5 h de route. On découvre une maison fraiche et propre en pleine campagne avec un jardin clôturé , idéale pour notre chien. Le soir même, dans le champs qui touche la maison, on tombe nez a nez avec des biches ! Emplacement idéal pour visiter la région. Merci ! ##### willy d. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Anne T. 21 Aug 2023 Liked: Check-in, communication Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy #### maison de campagne ste gemme passé une journee nous avons du partir pour un problème familial ##### Anne T. Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Vincent V. 22 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Un très bon souvenir de vacances Accueil chaleureux et sympathique de la part de Mme Bodzan et sa maman. Gîte spacieux et bien agencé. La rivière située à quelques centaines de mètres a fait le bonheur de notre chien lors des fortes chaleurs. Havre de paix propice à la déconnexion et au repos, confortablement installés à l'ombre du figuier et observant les chevreuils. Département à découvrir. M. et Mme VOISELLE ##### Vincent V. Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Julien P., Bruges, Gironde 19 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent séjour Nous avons passé un excellent séjour en famille dans la location. Super accueil, maison au calme et spacieuse et bien équipée. Nous reviendrons avec grand plaisir. La proximité avec le lac de la Roucarie est très appréciable (3min en voiture, 10 min à vélo). ##### Julien P. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022 ### 6/10 Okay #### François P. 22 Aug 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location #### Gite spacieux Quelques points de vigilance : - accès aux chambres à l'étage par la chambre du RDC - Pas de VMC dans les sanitaires et salle de bain - WC instable avec odeurs nauséabondes (fuite collecteur d'évacuation) - pas de lave vaisselle ##### François P. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021 ### 8/10 Good #### VERONIQUE L. 18 Aug 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Reposant et idéalement situé Merci à Janine pour son accueil, sa générosité. Maison au calme et très bien située pour sillonner la région qui est magnifique ! Il faudrait peut-être préciser sur l'annonce que l'accès aux chambres du 1er étage se fait par celle du Rdc et qu'elles sont traversantes. Agréable séjour. ##### VERONIQUE L. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### xavier e. 11 Aug 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Détente assurée Nous avons passé un très agréable moment dans cette maison très bien située pour assurer un moment de détente pour toute la famille. L'accueil est extrêmement agréable et chaleureux, merci. ##### xavier e. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anissa K. 27 Jul 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Très bien Très bon accueil, maison très bien située pour aller en balades, visites .... Lac à proximité pour les baignades, jardin et barbecue pour les fins de journée très appréciable. Et surtout calme ##### Anissa K. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sylvie B. 18 Aug 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### CONFIRMATION DE NOTRE AMOUR POUR LE TARN Si vous chercher un endroit calme, avec de magnifiques paysages et de belles photos à faire : c'est ici ##### Sylvie B. ### 10/10 Excellent #### SARL B., BOURS (TARBES° 30 Sept 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### trés reposant et acceuillant TRES BON ACCEUIL ##### SARL B. Stayed 25 nights in Sep 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Martine P. 21 Aug 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Ambiance champêtre Très bon séjour. ##### Martine P. ---