La Maison Bakéa

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Scored 9.6
Rated exceptional

Excellent location!

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About this property

Historic Setting: La Maison Bakéa in Cordes Sur Ciel offers a unique stay within a historic building. Guests enjoy garden views and a quiet street setting. Exceptional Facilities: The guest house features a sun terrace, bar, and free WiFi. Additional amenities include a coffee shop, outdoor seating area, and family rooms. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms offer private bathrooms, air-conditioning, and garden views. Breakfast is served continental or buffet style, highly praised by guests. Local Attractions: Located 75 km from Castres-Mazamet Airport, nearby attractions include Toulouse-Lautrec Museum (25 km) and Albi Cathedral (26 km). Walking, hiking, and cycling activities are available.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (10.0)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Continental, Buffet

  • Free parking available on-site

Availability

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Room type
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1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 double bed
1 large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Bebel
Czech Republic Czech Republic
“If you want enjoy night in castle from 14 century you can. It is really nice feeling to stay some nights and enjoy historical places. Owner was very friendly and open to speak about the city and building.”
Kentaro
Japan Japan
“Excellent atmosphere of an originally 15th century building. Bathroom is new and clean. We were the only guest of that night and enjoyed exceptional treatment.”
Magnus
Sweden Sweden
“Lovely medieval touch, a lot of thought through details, nice royal hall for breakfast and nice terrace for a glass of wine. Very accommodating owner”
Shelagh
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“A beautiful medieval building sympathetically restored. Very helpful friendly staff”
Golnaz
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The owner went above and beyond - she made us so comfortable and really went out of her way to help us and make our visit memorable. The breakfast was delicious. The location is very central. The best place we have stayed in France.”
Willemine
Netherlands Netherlands
“We have had a lovely stay at La Maison Bakea. Cordes-sur-Ciel is a wonderful town and our stay in Maison Bakea was by far the best stay on our holiday. The house is beautiful and wonderfully decorated. Our host, Catherine, made sure we got all the...”
Cecile
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The location, the history and how our host shared it, the beautiful restoration done by Les Compagnons du Devoir, the interior decoration and incredible attention to details”
Tomas
Argentina Argentina
“The excellent predisposition of the owner. The attention, description of the house, the help, everything. Also that the house is all decorated with renaissance furniture and stuff. Stunning.”
Michael
United States United States
“Maison Bakéa was perfect for us. We were shown round by Marie on arrival and told about the houses’ history. It is beautiful renovated and you feel you have travelled back in time just with all the modern day comforts. Breakfast on the terrace was...”
Olivier
France France
“This place is a time capsule. Our host was so gentle and nice it was a real pleasure to sleep one night here. Bedrooms and beds are so comfy. And how to not talk about all the furnitures and decorations. If you want to live in 15th and 16th...”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Maison Bakéa Maison d'Hôtes de Charme et de caractère

Company review score: 9.9Based on 172 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

At the heart of the Cathar city of Cordes sur Ciel, on the way to Saint Jacques de Compostela, you will be amazed by the intimacy and authenticity of this 13th century residence. The history and vestiges of the past, with its beams, its tiles, its monumental fireplace and its period furniture contribute to give you a sensation of the past, an atmosphere, where the crackling of the wood fire, the candles, the world of ancient music, will not fail to seduce lovers of charm, authenticity and unusual. Marie and Gilles Huguet, with their enthusiasm and attention, will be eager to share their passion for this time, and make you spend exceptional moments in this unique home.

Property information

Rooms and Tables of hosts of Charm and Character - 13th century medieval residence The only guest house in Cordes sur Ciel, it offers Haute Epoque and Renaissance furnishings for a medieval atmosphere. A rare home, in a high place of medieval European heritage, Stones, bricks, half-timbering, mullioned windows, ogives, 15th century spiral staircase, beams, The 5 bedrooms and the cottage are located around a courtyard with double passageway, The whole beautifully restored by the Companions.

Neighbourhood information

The House "Bakea" is located in the heart of the medieval city 300 meters high, and the terrace you dominate the valley of Aurausse Cordes-sur-Ciel. The house "Bakéa" is located 30 minutes drive from the city center of Albi, 1 hour from Toulouse airport and 25 km from the gorges of Aveyron. Cordes sur Ciel has many hiking trails for walkers on the way to St Jacques de Compostela. The house "Bakéa" is located 5 km from the train station Cordes-Vindrac, and 50 minutes from Toulouse-Blagnac airport.

Languages spoken

English,French

Property surroundings

House rules

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Check-in
From 16:00 to 19:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 09:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Children aged 12 and above are welcome at La Maison Bakéa.

Please note that payment is due by card, cash or cheque. Please note that American Express cards are not accepted.

Arrivals from 19:30 until 20:00 will incur a EUR 25 extra charge.

If you are travelling with pets, please note that the following supplement applies:

- 15 EUR per night for short-haired dogs

- 20 EUR per night for long-haired dogs and large dogs

Newfoundland dogs and Rottweiler are not allowed.

Please note that the property can only allow pets with a maximum weight of 40 Kilos.

Please inform La Maison Bakéa in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

This property has identified that it does not require a short-term rental license or registration