Stunning 4 bed villa heart of medieval Martel. Pet Friendly,8-10 PERSON HOT TUB. | Villa in MARTEL

Welcome to La Maison Martelaise, a stylish, spacious and recently renovated single level detached property in the heart of Martel, a beautiful vibrant and bustling medieval town in the Lot, Occitanie. We are PET FRIENDLY & welcome up to 2 extremely well behaved & well mannered dogs of medium size (up to 27kilos). There are good sized very sunny gardens, completely fenced & secure for children & dogs. Being single level, the villa may be suitable for those with disabilities.
NEW FOR 2026: BRAND NEW (permanent) rigid LARGE HOT TUB/JACUZZI for 8-10 people set into decking directly from Veranda where you can sunbathe all day.
Nestled in the heart of Martel—a bustling picturesque medieval tourist town celebrated as one of the "PLUS BEAUX VILLAGES DE FRANCE" (Most Beautiful Villages in France), this villa/townhouse boasts a prime location. With the lively, bustling, historic centre just moment's walk away, this is a vibrant place to spend your holidays.
5 mins (flat) walk into the medieval centre with wonderful stylish shops,pottery, restaurants, bars, bakeries, cafes, tea & coffee bars, a fabulous Lavender Ice Cream shop/cafe, & even a tea shop and a coffee roastery where you can buy freshly roasted coffee beans or have it ground to your liking, plus fresh spices & herbs & amazing tea infusions. It's also a cafe where you can taste the coffee & teas.
In the villa, there are 4 double bedrooms, 3 with BRAND NEW IKEA (very firm) KINGSIZE beds, the 4th with a BRAND NEW IKEA DOUBLE full size sofa bed which is very firm and comfortable. The whole house has full air conditioning/reversible heating and each room has individually controlled Air Conditioning remote controls.
We believe in offering our guests quality, so furniture is high quality, expensive, comfortable and stylish. Brand new large 4-seater sofas from Maison du Monde, soft lighting and coffee tables White crisp cotton sheets and lovely squishy pillows are standard in each room, and each room has a desk and a wardrobe (one room also has a sofa), the 4th bedroom has a walk in wardrobe just opposite the bedroom.
You’ll find 2 full bathrooms - one with a bath, large walk in shower & double sinks with cupboards above and below, the other with a large walk in shower and double sinks with cupboards under. There are 2 separate toilets
The large kitchen diner has everything you'd need to cook up a special meal at Maison la Martelaise, including cookbooks. There's double doors to the drive and garden, an integrated oven, grill & microwave, dishwasher, glass induction hob, large integrated fridge freezer, toaster, kettle & several coffee machines - a filter coffee machine, an Espresso machine and a beans to cup coffee machine (we love coffee!). In the town market square you'll find a new coffee roastery where you can buy your freshly roasted coffee beans or have it ground to your taste. There’s a breakfast table at one end.
The Sejour is spacious and comfortable, with brand new Maison du Monde large comfy 4 seater sofas, soft ambient lighting and plenty of occasional tables. 2 sets of double doors lead to the Veranda, one set from the seating end of the Sejour, the other set from the dining end of the room.
A dining area in the main Sejour means you can all sit down to eat on the large oak dining table.
Outside you’ll find a large quality (& brand new) BBQ with al fresco dining table and chairs
The villa is in the centre of Martel, a stunning medieval town and officially classified a PLUS BEAUX VILLAGES DE FRANCE (most beautiful villages of France). Being in the heart of such a busy, bustling tourist town means some traffic noise should be expected at busy times. You are just a 5 min walk into the medieval centre with stylish shops, restaurants, bars, bakeries cafes, tea & coffee bars, a fabulous Lavender Ice Cream shop/cafe, and there is even a tea shop and a coffee roastery where you can buy freshly roasted coffee beans or have it ground to your liking, this shop also sells every kind of spice and herb you would want, plus some interesting and wonderful tea infusions.
There is a tourist information office and a twice weekly market (Wednesday & Saturday) open all year, selling local produce, in Le Halle (a huge covered 17th century square in the middle of the medieval centre, where in spring and summer it spreads out to the rest of town and sellings local crafts. It is hugely popular and draws locals from many miles and tourists in search of local food produce.
With the lively, historic centre just moment's walk away, it is a vibrant place to spend your holiday. you may occasionally notice some negligeable traffic noise during peak times in the garden. However, the soothing sound of water from the hot tub/jacuzzi generally masks any disturbances.
Martel is one of the most beautiful medieval villages in France with attractions such as the steam train Le Truffadou, Reptiland (5 min drive), Terra Aventura geocaching (treasure hunts) & the picturesque river beaches on the River Dordogne. It is a beautiful medieval cite, known for being a 'town of art, gastronomy and history' and is one of few villages classified as a ‘Plus Beaux Villages de France’ (most beautiful villages in France)
On the borders of Quercy and Limousin, between Collonges-la-Rouge and Rocamadour, Martel has kept a rich heritage and the dynamism of a merchant city which over time turned towards local products from medieval times.
WORD OF MOUTH: The singer Edith Piaf came to pray at the church in the hamlet of Gluges, a few kilometres from the town of Martel, and anonymously financed the renewal of two stained glass windows in the building. This was only known after his death in 1963
There are so many beautiful buildings to explore in Martel, walk along it's cobbled streets, and you'll find some 12th & 13th century buildings, including the Palais Raymondi, built between 1280 and 1330 and started by the town's tax collector Bernard Raimondi. Its tower, originally a status symbol, became a belfry in the17th century. A beautiful old building with stained glass windows which hosts many concerts and art and craft markets year round.
In Summer take the night tour of Martel (details from the Tourist Information Office in the medieval centre)
Sit in one of the many restaurants in the square, with a coffee or glass of wine and watch the bustling busy life in Martel go on around you. In summer there is music and dancing in the Halle and Martel becomes heaving, so highly recommend booking ahead for eating out!
SWIMMING: You are in the best place as it's just a 5 minute drive to the spectacular and sparkling River Dordogne with it's river beaches, watersports, cafes and bars with plenty of parking. Here you can while away a few hours on canoes, all available to hire. Walking distance are other restaurants close by. Also a 20 minute drive away is the Lac du Causse, a massive lake just outside Brive les Gaillard (another wonderful place to visit) which has sandy beaches, a cafe and watersports
STEAM TRAIN (one of only 2 in France) Also just 6/7 min walk, there is the famous open air Steam Train (Train a Vapeur Martel) taking you on a spectacular scenic journey through the rocky mountains, drawing thousands of tourists to Martel every year, all year (it's open April-November). After your train ride, stop off at the superb Station café, renovated to look like an old train station cafe, and wander in the lovely gift shop there. Book ahead highly recommended!
RIVER TRIPS, CRUISES AND RIVER BOAT HIRE: Head to the spectacular and stunning village of La Roque Gageac, set into the rocks, a truly wonderful way to spend the day, going out on a river boat Cruise and then wandering the streets with lovely shops, cafe's and restaurants for lunch or dinner overlooking the wonderful river!
FOR THE KIDS! There is so much for the kids including QUERCYLAND WATER PARK in Souillac (20/25 mins), there’s river swimming & canoeing on the River Dordogne, & at QUERCYLAND there's a whole host of other water activities like giant paddleboarding, river trips, Hermits Labyrinth Maze in Domme (45 mins), the famous Reptileland (walking distance in Martel), Rocamadour Adventure Park with spectacular ziplines: rocamadour-aventure com (20 min drive), and that’s just for starters!
In Martel itself there's a great park just 5 minutes walk from the house, with gravel paths and fruit trees, picnic areas and an outside gym as you walk around, plus a children's playground (one of 2 in Martel) , a skateboard area and a basketball/football court. In the large Campervan car park here they hold spectacular Circuses several times a year. A little further on is another air de pique nique/picnic area (avenue de Nassogne) and children's park plus big car park where they hold Fetes du Gourmandes in summer and lots of events, fairs, circuses etc. It is right opposite the wonderful Lavender shop/bar/cafe Il était une fois la Lavand'hier, where you while away an hour or two watching the world go buy, sitting in their outdoor cafe & eat the best ice cream in the area (including lavender) or buy some Lavender (& other) products including lavender Beer which is very good!

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Stunning 4 bed villa heart of medieval Martel Pet Friendly,8-10 PERSON HOT TUB has 4 Bedrooms , 2 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 8 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated Villa because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this Villa, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. Villa has a friendly neighborhood, and the Martel has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the Villa in Martel, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.