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12th Century Templar Watchtower And Manor House With Stunning Views

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La Tour des Templiers, Watchtower still guarding the valley.
Exterior
Bridge over Vers, La Tour behind.
Roots in the garden
Interior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 11296 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Les Pechs Du Vers, Occitanie
  • Place, Causses du Quercy Regional Natural Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Sanctuary of Rocamadour
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Place, Padirac Cave
    ‪44 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 4

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

12th Century Templar Watchtower And Manor House With Stunning Views

Facing the church, in the delightful hamlet of St. Martin de Vers, rises a 12th-century Templar watchtower with sensational views. A charming walled garden surrounds it – a riot of colour in summer – with a badminton/volley ball court and a discreetly placed, yet generous swimming pool 8x 3.75 m. Fill this manor house with your family and friends: the interiors may be magnificent and the style 'chateau', but the décor feels homely not daunting. Simple stone walls are set off by period oak furniture - big rugs top wooden floors and the sitting room is baronial, with huge comfy white sofas around a Godin wood-burning stove, in the fireplace at one end, while high-backed dining chairs and pewter candlesticks grace a massive oak dining table at the other. In between generous William Morris curtains frame windows overlooking the garden. An adjoining small, but perfect first-floor kitchen opens on to a veranda with blissful views. Gleaming oak stairs in the tower link 4 No. Double Bedrooms that boast carved four-posters from the set of 'The Tudors ' and views over the medieval village, yet offer all the modern comforts of ensuite bathrooms with large, fluffy towels.( A twin room with ensuite and a lofty single bedroom at the top of the tower with stunning views are also available if you plan to bring a larger party )

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total
Please message me if you have more than 2 pets
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed GBP 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Les Pechs du Vers

Located in Les Pechs du Vers, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Rignault Museum and Henri Martin Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at CAP NATURE Parc de Loisirs and Ferme Equestre Chez Valdine. Travelling with kids? Consider Maison de la Fourdonne and Animal Park of Gramat. Discover the area's water adventures with power boating and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and hiking.
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Les Pechs Du Vers, Occitanie

What's nearby

  • Causses du Quercy Regional Natural Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Sanctuary of Rocamadour - 29 min drive - 36.0 km
  • Château de Rocamadour - 29 min drive - 36.0 km
  • Padirac Cave - 44 min drive - 52.0 km
  • Gardens of Marqueyssac - 59 min drive - 66.9 km

Getting around

  • St-Denis-pres-Catus Station - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Boutique - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Auberge de Nadillac - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Espace DA - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Machine A Cafe - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Un Canard Sous L Olivier - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does 12th Century Templar Watchtower And Manor House With Stunning Views have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at 12th Century Templar Watchtower And Manor House With Stunning Views?

As of 31 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 12th Century Templar Watchtower And Manor House With Stunning Views on 27 June 2026 start from AU$483, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is 12th Century Templar Watchtower And Manor House With Stunning Views pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at 12th Century Templar Watchtower And Manor House With Stunning Views?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 12th Century Templar Watchtower And Manor House With Stunning Views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 12th Century Templar Watchtower And Manor House With Stunning Views?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 12th Century Templar Watchtower And Manor House With Stunning Views located?

This family-friendly Les Pechs du Vers holiday home is located on a river, steps from Causses du Quercy Regional Natural Park and within 9 mi (15 km) of Pech Merle Cave and Château de Cabrerets. Maison de la Fourdonne and Chemin de Halage are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 26 reviews
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8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Eva Ö.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

10-day holiday

A fascinating house with a lot of charm in a picturesque village. A lot to see and do in the vicinity - a beautiful area. Garden and pool impeccably clean, however not the inside; dust in the bedroom corners, a stained pillow, unclean dinner plates, leftovers in freezer and refrigerator, etc, was disappointing.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

For whom the bell tolls

We thoroughly enjoyed both the indoor and outdoor aspects of the property. The 800 year old tower was magnificent and truly unique. The terrace and the porch were great places to have breakfast and play games in the evening. The pool and the badminton court were a perfect way to end day after exploring wonderful nearby villages. The beds were comfortable and we slept well despite the bells in the adjacent tower ringing throughout the night. We would recommend this property to our friends and would be happy to come back again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Peter H.

The property is simply wonderful!

This property is simply amazing with huge amounts of space for a large group like ours. The bedrooms are something from Game of Thrones or The Tudors and the dining room/lounge is huge. A lovely quiet village with pleasant walks for the dog. The only down side (if you can call it that) are the hourly chimes from the church clock tower opposite - however you soon tune them out and occasionally notice the time from their regular toll which means you stop looking at your watch and adopt a different pace of life! Well equipped and a very comfortable interior mean that we wanted for nothing where other properties we have experienced have been equipped with only the bare minimum. Lots to explore in the surrounding countryside and the Labastide just up the road as a perfectly adequate supermarket with the bigger ones outside Cahor not much further away again. Richard was a lovely generous host and his dog Treacle very sweet. Thank you for making this wonderful property available to us for a truly memorable and much needed holiday!
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
We were delighted to receive this review. La Tour des Templiers is a very special place and we make every effort to ensure that our guests have a truly enjoyable and memorable time in St. Martin de Vers. The bells of the parish church have had the mufflers on their tongues renewed, so they are now quieter and have a more pleasant tone.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Belden M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Magical Templar Tower

Our party of five adults had a great two weeks here. The photos don't do it justice. Shepperd, the caretaker, was very helpful in terms of anything about the house as well as providing useful background on things in the area. The house is a bundle of romance, with lots of places to come together and to be apart: the pool (slightly on the small side for games - but plenty big for a cooling dip), the garden (perfect for mid-morning tea or to get out of the sun in the afternoon), the dining space just outside the kitchen (we had breakfast there every day and supper most evenings), "the tent" - a covered area near the house that's perfect for end of day drinks, and of course the great room (we played games on the enormous wooden table most nights). It was a bit dusty in places and if you are a total clean freak this might not be for you. And there are spiders. The village has some pretty walks and a local honey seller. The church, just across the road, looks like a fortress, and inside is lovely. The bells ring out the time night and day, and quickly become part of the charm. If you are worried they might keep you awake - don't. Local shopping is a bit limited but adequate, and there is a weekly producers market in the nearest town during the summer. A fair amount of things to do and see relatively nearby. Examples: Cahors (check out the bridge), Rocamadour, and my favourite from this trip: Saint-Cirq-Lapopie. Also, kayaking and canoeing: Kalapca Loisirs was great fun.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Nathalie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sejour agréable

Très belle propriété où l'on a apprécié que chaque chambre bénéficie de sa salle de bain. Les environs sont tres calmes. La piscine est ideale. Le seul bemol serait la taille de la cuisine pour une si grande maison.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chantal G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Séjour dans la belle nature lotoise

Propriété très bien adaptée à un séjour réussi en groupe grâce à sa situation géographique et à la distribution des pièces. Très bonne qualité des aménagements des espaces intérieurs et extérieurs.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Chantal B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Manoir magnifique

Nous sommes restés 1 semaine dans ce joli village tranquille. Les pièces sont grandioses avec de hauts plafonds. On a vraiment l’impression de remonter dans le temps. La maison est bien équipée. Les lits sont confortables. L’accueil et le départ sont faciles et nous avons été très bien accueillis par Shepperd. Les échanges courriels avec Richard sont très faciles et rapides. Les deux seuls points à considérer c’est la maison qui est plus encombrée que sur les photos et nous comprenons que c’est une grande maison à entretenir mais le ménage n’était pas selon nos attentes ( linges sales dans la laveuse, douche pas nettoyée, nourriture (ex: lait) des voyageurs précédents dans le réfrigérateur, etc). Nous recommande tout de même un séjour dans cette magnifique maison. C’est un bon point de départ pour visiter cette magnifique région.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tristan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely house and setting

A lovely house and setting in a beautiful part of France.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jan P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous!!!

If you would like a relaxing holiday, in a picturesque French village when the biggest decision to make is who is going to buy the croissants and pastries for breakfast. A truly magical place and I would strongly recommend it. Big shout out to Shep the property manager who went above and beyond to make sure we had a lovely stay. Beautiful house and such a relaxing holiday 😀
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jan P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A little bit of heaven

If you want a relaxing holiday in a beautiful house with a lovely pool, this is the place to go. The biggest decision we had to make was who was going to buy croissants and pastries for breakfast. Ideal location if you go with a group as there is plenty of space, different areas of shade and sun and you don’t feel you are on top of each other. Beautiful Hamlet, stunning houses with shutters (picture book French village) . The church next door is exquisite and the bells are a joy and I will miss them. A special shout out to Shep the property manager, who really went above and beyond to make our stay relaxing, he really was a star!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Peter H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Templar tower

This was our second stay at the Tower and the property was as magnificent as ever. It is the perfect property for a large family or group with the teenagers using the largest bedroom as their social space whilst the adults enjoyed the main sitting room! The pool is perfect for cooling off and the village simple and beautiful. All the facilities you could wish for in the historic splendour of the Tower. We will definitely be returning to this wonderful place.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Mélanie S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Séjour atypique plein de charme

Petit écrin de nature isolé, au calme, avec une propriété au charme médiéval magnifique. Proximité à 30mn de grands axes et grandes villes.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sébastien v.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Prachtig gelegen huis in een rustig dorpje

De eigenaar heeft al onze vragen goed beantwoord. Wij waren erg blij met zijn tip voor de bakkerij in Lauzès, erg goed brood maar deze heeft ook nog andere produkten. Het huis is van alle gemakken voorzien, de open haard was erg gezellig. De kamers waren erg goed ingericht en de torenkamer bijzonder. We hebben de valeien van de Vers, Célé en de Lot gezien en een mooie wandeling naar oppidum Murcens gemaakt. Deze gite is erg aan te raden!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

CAMELIA E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Enchanteur

Nous avons tout adoré: le calme la nuit (pas de cloche!), la vue depuis notre baldaquin, les petits déjeuners sur la terrasse, la piscine et les alentours. Un bol d’air frais. La cuisine était un peu petite pour notre troupe de 12 mais c’était super. Je recommande!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ISABELLE M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent séjour

Vielle demeure pleine de charme, magnifiquement meublée, on s'y est tout de suite sentis chez nous. Le village est très calme et agréable. Contrairement à ce que j'avais lu dans d'autres avis, nous n'avons pas été gênés par les cloches. La région est magnifique. Rien à redire !
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

PATRICK Q.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

tres bel endroit

tout était parfait un effort pour en revanche pour les portables
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful rustic large property, well kept gardens and pool

The house is beautiful with large rooms, so much space for a big family group such as ours. Shepperd the caretaker was extremely helpful and came each morning to clean the pool and water the plants. The hamlet is very pretty and the views from the house lovely, it’s a shame there isn’t a local shop to buy bread etc but we did realise that before the holiday. We got used to the church bells, though some of us used ear plugs but it was worth it to stay in such a lovely house. Thank you Richard
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marie-Claude T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Grande demeure pour découvrir la région

Notre famille de 5 s’est retrouvée à son aise dans cette belle grande demeure du Quercy. Nous avons fait de belles visites et découvertes dans la région. Le village est paisible et reposant - à l’exception peut-être des cloches de l’église qui sonnent aux demies-heures. C’est charmant le jour mais on s’en serait passé la nuit. Shepperd a été serviable et accueillant. Merci pour une belle semaine !
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jose L.

Todo perfecto

Richard ha sido un anfitrión dispuesto y simpático. La estancia ha sido breve pero hemos estado todos muy bien, tanto los niños como los adultos. Regresar a la casa después de cada excursión ha sido muy reconfortante y cómodo. Totalmente recomendable.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Don H.

Magnificent.

Magical experience. Special village. Thank you Richard. And a particular expression of gratitude to Shep for helping to make our stay so wonderful. We had 17 visitors off and on over 6 weeks and all were comfortably cared for. The pool was well tended and well used because of warm weather. Merci.
Stayed 41 nights in Aug 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley L.

Enjoying life's beauty in the lap of luxury

Everyone loved this house--it's beauty, it's luxury, it's quiet, it's amenities...it was perfect! The only thing we would have changed is the bells of the neighboring church watchtower, which were rather loud. The charm of this house, and the town, is untouchable. We definitely want to come back!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David S.

Wonderfully unique medieval style tower in charming village!

Our family of 11 from ages 6 to 76 loved our stay. Although the tower dates back to the 12th century, it has been updated with modern amenities. It is spacious, most bedrooms have their own bathroom, and the grounds, esp. the pool was a welcome retreat after long hot days visiting the sites in the area, of which there are many. One of the best caves with prehistoric art is within 20 minutes (Pech Merle) as well as St. Cirq Lapopie, one of Europe’s most beautiful villages. Finally, Richard, the owner, is everything you could want in a host - accommodating, charming, helpful - just an all around pleasure to meet and share a drink with.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Doris K.

Wonderful House for Wonderful Friends

we were of group of eight friends enjoying every minute in this beautiful house! Even though it was very hot during our stay, the old , thick walls did not let the heat in and of course the pool was fantastic! Also our host was very nice and welcoming! Thank you so much Richard!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
We were delighted that Doris and her charming friends enjoyed their stay at La Tour des Templiers. We try to ensure that all our guests are personally welcomed either by myself or one of our hospitality team.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

fiona g.

Great

Wonderful house in a beautiful village - very peaceful. House contained everything we needed and plenty of space. Garden is a lovely suntrap for all hours of the day. 2 adults and 4 teenagers had a great week with lots of outdoor activities in the surrounding area.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen T.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

About the host

Hosted by Richard Hamilton-Wentges

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The owner is an Irish architect and designer with a track record of restoring historic buildings. He met the previous owner of La Tour des Templiers at a country wedding in Ireland. For himself, his family and chocolate labrador ( Treacle Tart ), La Tour des Templiers is a family home where they holiday, relax and hold family celebrations. It is a happy house with good associations and they hope you will derive as much pleasure from staying at La Tour des Templiers as they do.

Why they chose this property

This property ticked all the boxes for us, both as a family holiday home and accommodation for larger parties. Its location - in the heart of a charming rural village yet only 15 minutes from exit 57 on the A20 - Within easy reach of four airports ( Toulouse, Brive, Rodez, Limoges). Cahors with its culture, wine food and markets only ½ hour away. The house and village is redolent with history and tradition, yet now boasts all modern amenities. Add to this the wide range of sights to see ( St. Cirq Lapopie, Rocamadour, The Prehistoric Cave Paintings of Pech Merle and subterranean boat trips in the Gouffre de Padirac. A short distance away are the
towns of Albi with its magnificent cathedral, the medieval alleyways of Figeac and the exquisite Cordes-sur-Ciel perched on its commanding rock. All around is the rolling countryside of the Causses de Quèrcy with its wooded coombs and deep ravined rivers, a joy for artists, hunters, fishermen, canoeists and cyclists alike. To the southwest of Cahors are the vineyards where the renowned Malbec is grown; fresh truffles can be bought at the market in Lalbenque and friendly hunting neighbours occasionally present you with a leg of boar. Local villages boast a selection of fair days, vide greniers and farmers' markets. Children can play in a safe environment of an idyllic landscape. There is indeed something for everybody here.

What makes this property unique

With La Tour des Templiers it was genuinely 'love at first sight'.
Its eccentric layout and quirky features, its oak spiral staircase,
16th century windows and massive oak beamed ceilings. Its south facing location at the heart of the village and its intimate and very private garden. All these things immediately attracted us, and the property also offered possibilities for the features we have added, like the swimming pool, terrace and the spaces we converted in the attics.

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