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Street view of Maison Tortue

    Welcome to Maison Tortue!

    Maison Tortue (Turtle House) is an enchanting three-story house in the bastide village of Castelnau-de-Montmiral.  This home away from home is a minute’s walk away from the 16th-century market square with its café, hotel, and restaurants.  It is perfectly situated to be used as a base for exploring the richly historic surrounding area or as a quiet retreat.


    Maison Tortue has been fully restored with many original features carefully preserved.  This original 16th century stone house was a writer’s haven for many years. 


    As well as a beautiful open-roofed terrace, the house boasts endless unique features from the custom-made, hand carved front door to the intriguing centuries old statues imported from England. 


    An eclectic collection of books in English on subjects ranging from music, art, travel, architecture and a variety of creative pursuits are available for visitors' perusal. For the musically minded, an acoustic guitar and various percussion instruments await.

    Typical of houses in the village, the central "living" area of this house is located on the second floor. The kitchen, dining and living rooms and a cozy sleeping nook share this open-concept space. There is no central heating in the house but the many electrical heaters, fireplace and wood-stove keep these small areas well heated in the off-season months


    Maison Tortue is waiting for you. Come to rest, create, explore and live in the beauty of historical Castelnau-de-Montmiral.


    Additional Notes & Features

    - Free wireless internet

    - Free international long distance calls

    - No pets

    - No smoking

    - Bed linens & towels are included

    - Air Conditioning - 3rd floor but rest of house stays quite cool

    - Heating - Electrical units, fireplace, wood burning stove

    - Other Amenities - hair dryer, iron, ironing board, clothes drying rack



    Sleeping accommodations, ideal for 2-4 people
    Entry-level - bedroom with queen bed

    2nd Floor - Sleeping nook w/ double bed

    3rd Floor - Double and single bed in open-concept room


    Ground-level Sitting Room

    Wood-burning stove 

    Built-in book cases & seating area


    Bathrooms

    Ground level - 1 x 3-piece (toilet, sink, bathtub/shower)
    3rd floor - 1 x 2-piece (toilet, sink)

    Kitchen
    ​Fully-equipped galley-style kitchen with prep space
    Stove, fridge, microwave
    Washing machine, no dryer
    No dishwasher


    Living/Dining Room
    Raised wood-burning fireplace
    Charming antique furniture
    Quaint sleeping/reading nook

    Dining seating, ideally suited for up to 6


    3rd Floor Roof Terrace 

    Open-concept floor plan with exposed terrace

    Patio table and chairs (seats 6)

    Hammock


    Free Parking
    ​Often available next to the house, or, any place in the village

    Maison Tortue

    18 Rue de la Porte Neuve | Castelnau-de-Montmiral, Tarn, France 81140

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