140 m² (1,500 sq ft) 3-épi Gîtes de France cottage sleeping 6 in 3 bedrooms. A traditional Gaillac stone house right next to the tasting room, surrounded by vines, with a private garden.
“Au printemps, au printemps, et mon cœur et ton cœur sont repeints au vin blanc, au printemps, au printemps…” sang Jacques Brel — roughly, “In spring, in spring, my heart and your heart are repainted in white wine, in spring, in spring…” We didn’t pick this quote by chance to introduce the cottage. It captures something true about what you’ll find here. A place where time slows down. Vines as far as the eye can see. A winegrower neighbour who, if you ask, will open the cellar doors for you.
Staying at Domaine Rotier’s gîte means staying right in the heart of the Gaillac vineyard, not nearby. Not a ten-minute drive away. Inside it. Surrounded by vines. Next door to the tasting room. With the chance to taste the estate’s wines just steps from where you sleep.
The cottage: a traditional Gaillac house
140 m² (around 1,500 sq ft) in a traditional stone house, adjoining the tasting room and the owner’s home. Three bedrooms for six people, a private garden with a swing set and garden furniture, a terrace. Absolute calm. Views over the vines.
Inside
Ground floor: living room with sitting area and fireplace, separate fully-equipped kitchen (oven, microwave, dishwasher, fridge-freezer), shower room, WC.
Upstairs: three bedrooms, shower room with WC.
- Bedroom 1 (22 m² / ~237 sq ft): double bed (140 cm)
- Bedroom 2: double bed (140 cm) + wardrobe/dressing area
- Bedroom 3: two single beds (90 cm)
Electric heating. Linens provided. Wifi. Washing machine. Television.
Outside
- Private, fenced garden
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Barbecue
- Children’s play equipment
Practical info
- Pets welcome, free of charge
- Baby equipment available
- End-of-stay cleaning: €70
- Payment by card, ANCV holiday vouchers, or gift voucher
What makes this stay unique
A cottage in the vineyards exists all over South-West France. A cottage within a certified organic family wine estate, with the winegrower as your neighbour, the tasting room just steps away, and the chance to choose which bottle to open at dinner each evening — that’s a different matter.
Guests who stay here say it themselves: what makes the difference is Gérard’s welcome, the spontaneous invitation to a tasting in the cellar, the local produce waiting on arrival. This isn’t anonymous accommodation. It’s a stay with a winegrower who has spent forty years working this patch of land and loves sharing it.
Gîtes de France certified since 1992. Rated 3 épis (ears of wheat — the Gîtes de France quality rating, roughly equivalent to 3 stars). Rated 5/5 by the last 8 guests.
Exploring from the estate
Cadalen is ideally located for discovering the Gaillac area and the Tarn without ever having to travel far. Everything is close by.
- Castelnau-de-Montmiral (10 min) — one of the Most Beautiful Villages of France, perched on its rocky outcrop
- Gaillac (15 min) — the town, the Maison des Vins wine centre, summer aperitif concerts at the wine estates
- Cordes-sur-Ciel (20 min) — listed medieval town, craft markets, exceptional panorama
- Lisle-sur-Tarn (15 min) — medieval bastide with its large arcaded square
- Albi (30 min) — cathedral and Toulouse-Lautrec Museum, both UNESCO listed
- Toulouse (1h) — the “Pink City” and its international airport
The region can also be explored on foot or by bike through the vineyards. The “Chemins de la Vigne” walking trails link up the wine estates of the Gaillac area. A golf course is 5 km away. A swimming lake is 12 km away.
Rates and booking
From €79 per night, depending on season and length of stay. Book online directly via Gîtes de France Sud, with secure payment by card or ANCV holiday vouchers.
Frequently asked questions about the cottage
Is the cottage suitable for families with children?
Yes. The cottage has a private, fenced garden with children’s play equipment, baby equipment available on request, and a bedroom with two single beds. The third bedroom comfortably accommodates two children.
Are pets allowed?
Yes, free of charge. The fenced garden is particularly well suited to dogs.
Can we visit the estate and taste the wines during our stay?
Yes. The tasting room is right next door to the cottage, open Monday to Saturday. The winegrower is your direct neighbour and will be delighted to share his passion with you. Cellar visits can be arranged on request.
What is the cottage’s maximum capacity?
6 people, across 3 bedrooms: a double bed (140 cm) in the first bedroom, a double bed (140 cm) in the second, and two single beds (90 cm) in the third.
Is there a minimum stay?
Availability and stay conditions (minimum length depending on season) can be checked directly on the Gîtes de France Sud booking page.
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→ Access and practical information
→ Discover the estate’s wines