{"id":30438,"date":"2020-03-10T14:14:41","date_gmt":"2020-03-10T13:14:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/?p=30438"},"modified":"2020-05-22T14:35:14","modified_gmt":"2020-05-22T12:35:14","slug":"maison-wakefield-eco-friendly-stay-france","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/2020\/03\/maison-wakefield-eco-friendly-stay-france\/","title":{"rendered":"Maison de Wakefield: Eco-Friendly Stay in a Medieval Village in South of France"},"content":{"rendered":"

A stone house dating back to the 18th century in South of France renovated to become an eco-friendly accommodation. Read the story of this unique place and the interview to Debra, owner of the eco-house.<\/h2>\n

Are you a lover of unique stays, yet you keep an eye on environmentally friendly<\/strong> accommodations? Well, this historical house<\/strong> perfectly suits your needs.<\/p>\n

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Photo of Martel von Wikimedia<\/div><\/div>\n

La Maison de Wakefield is a charming stone townhouse dating back to the 18th century. It is located in the magical and enchanting village of Martel, in South West France. The village and house itself ooze with medieval atmosphere, as they are immersed in the natural splendor of the Dordogne Valley.<\/p>\n

Even though fields and the typical French countryside surround the place, this three-floors house is easy to reach \u2013 it is 5 hours\u2019 drive from Paris, 2 hours from Bordeaux and even less than 2 hours from Toulouse. Any kilometer would be worth this experience!<\/p>\n

Get the best out of La Maison de Wakefield<\/h2>\n

You can enjoy your ecofriendly\u00a0vacation<\/strong>. Let all the comforts, local food<\/a>,<\/strong> and interesting green paths and facilities pamper you. For example, as you come in, the owner will welcome you with a surprising locally-sourced gift basket. Additionally, you can enjoy your organic breakfast or a delightful aperitif in the courtyard.<\/p>\n

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Photo by Kate Hliznitsova on Unsplash<\/div><\/div>\n

Live like a local! Supermarkets, restaurants, green shops, and caf\u00e9s are all walking distance from La Maison de Wakefield. By discovering each corner of the Martel, its contact with nature<\/strong> and the historical interest will undoubtedly amaze you. The village maintains its medieval charm; houses and churches have not changed throughout the years. Yet, all facilities in town are able to meet your needs and, the joy of joys, all markets and caf\u00e9s are now committed to the green cause<\/strong>!<\/p>\n

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Photo by Jakob Ibrom on Unsplash<\/div><\/div>\n

Interview with Debra Wakefield, the owner of the Maison<\/h2>\n

1. Could you tell us something about La Maison de Wakefield? When did this project of eco-friendly hospitality first come about?<\/h3>\n

I have been visiting France for many years and I decided I wanted my own piece of French real estate. On my third viewing trip in May 2017 I had seen all of the properties on my viewing list and I had not found my Maison! The night before I was due to leave the area, I had one last look at the website of one of the property agents in Martel and I saw my house. The next day I called in and requested a viewing and viewed it that morning. As soon as I walked in, I knew I would buy it even though it was over my budget. The settlement date wasn\u2019t until mid-October 2017, so I have spent 2 years traveling to France twice a year to furnish and decorate it and get it ready to rent out.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Debra Wakefield, the owner of La Maison de Wakefield<\/div><\/div>\n

It is an 18th century stone townhouse with its foundations from the 12th century in the gorgeous village of Martel. There are 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms accommodating up to 7 people. As it is in a medieval village there are no street numbers so houses are simply known as their owners\u2019 surname.<\/em><\/p>\n

Ecological and sustainability principles have always interested me. In my house in Sydney, I already use these principles, so of course, I was going to do the same with my holiday house. I wanted to prove that it can be done and that it isn\u2019t too hard to do. I am also a vegetarian\/borderline vegan. When I first started visiting France it was unheard of! Now in the local supermarket in Martel, there is half an aisle dedicated to organic and vegetarian food!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\t\t