Holiday Apartments to Rent
Fenced Pool, Space and Luxury, Parking, Gardens
4 Bedroom Apartment and 2 x 2 Bedroom Apartments
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At first sight Cordes-sur-Ciel takes your breath away. La Gaudane is a superbly crafted golden stone building clad in wisteria and trompette, designed and built in 1881 as an embroidery factory which accounts for its vast and cool interiors with extra deep windows. Each apartment is outstanding with a unique personality of antique furniture and state of the art appliances. It has all the advantages of the town with the quietness of being just off the busier beat, set on the lower slopes of the 13th Century fortified town it is just 300 metres from bakers, butchers, bank, post office, supermarket and patisserie. There is both a courtyard garden and the main garden equipped with a new fenced swimming pool and a large terrace (half shaded) with a magnificent panoramic view over the valley of the Cerou. With a range of 4 apartments, big rooms and terraces, perfect for larger groups and family reunions, wedding parties.
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| Rental periods | Owners Apartment | Loft Apartment South |
Loft Apartment North |
The Lodge |
| November 2009 - 27 March 2010 | £600 (660 Euros) | £400 (440 Euros) | £380 (420 Euros) | £400 (440 Euros) |
| 3 April - 15 May 2010 | £850 (935 Euros) | £650 (710 Euros) | £420 (470 Euros) | £450 (500 Euros) |
| 22 May - 10 July 2010 | £1050 (1150 Euros) | £780 (860 Euros) | £485 (530 Euros) | £500 (550 Euros) |
| 17 July - 4 September 2010 | £1400 (1540 Euros) | £850 (935 Euros) | £550 (600 Euros) | £525 (580 Euros) |
| 11 September - March 2011 | £850 (935 Euros) | £400 (440 Euros) | £380 (420 Euros) | £400 (440 Euros) |
| All apartments from £1500 to £3850 |
Notes on prices
Prices shown are for the property per week in UK Pounds and euros. We froze prices in 2009 at 2008 levels and prices in 2010 are the prices we should have charged last year. You may pay as little as £100 pppw or less, our prices are unbeatable. We have various special offers. Apart from our special rates for big parties occupying all apartments we have discounts for early bookings, discount for longer stays and sometimes even a bottle of champagne to top off your welcome pack.
Changeover day
Saturday 16.00 to Saturday 10.00
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Loft Apartment North - 1300 sqft Sleeps 2 - 4
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Our newest designer loft with seven deep windows on three aspects with fabulous views. It has been laid out without walls. The bedroom is alcoved and the bathroom with free standing bath, is screened with opaque curtaining so nothing impedes the flood of cool north light. The view from the bath is breathtaking. There is space galore and an artist could re-arrange it to paint or draw or write the first novel. It is furnished with high quality antiques and the most modern appliances. Double bed and quality double convertible. Top of the range kitchen, big fridge/freezer, electric oven and stove and dishwasher. Fully equipped separate shared laundry (between two) and separate toilet. Access to private gardens, fenced pool and courtyard garden. |
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Loft Apartment South - 2000 sqft - Sleeps 6/8
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A much larger apartment to a different model with 2 double bedrooms, children's bedroom with bunks,luxury bathroom (with free standing bath) and superbly equipped kitchen arranged along the south wall and over 1,000 sqft of free space even with just the lounge area and double convertible allowed for. This loft area has been designed for artists studio space or just lovers of airy space. A teacher could live here and give studio classes. Two Double bedrooms, quality double convertible plus room with bunk beds. Top of the range kitchen, big fridge, electric oven and stove and dishwasher. Fully equipped separate shared laundry and separate WC. Access to private gardens, fenced pool and courtyard garden. |
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The Lodge - Sleeps 4/5
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| A charming garden apartment with magnificent four poster bed. There are now two double bedrooms with a full bathroom with free standing bath, a fully equipped kitchen/living room with direct access to the Terrace and Pool. The living room has a double sofa bed, TV and quality furnishings. The kitchen is equipped with top of the range cooker, fridge and dishwasher. There is a separate laundry with washing machine and dryer and a separate wc. | |
Notes on accommodation
There are two huge loft apartments, each of rather different character, the massive Owner's apartment and a charming Lodge with direct access to the terrace. They have been designed to celebrate the wonderful airy space of the building. There is a large shared private garden, terrace and fenced pool with pool fridge.
A complimentary welcome pack of essentials and local wine is waiting for you on arrival, as well as special rates if you book early.
Outside
There is a large private garden, terrace and big family pool (fenced) with a range of garden and pool furniture as well as a Wendy House and games for the children, along with a pool fridge for cold refreshments and barbecue.
Private parking within the grounds of the building (a big plus!)
Coast/Beach
By way of Albi, Cordes is a half day from the Mediterranean, Bordeaux and the Atlantic or Spain through the upper passes and the Pyrenees. There are two big water parks nearby.
Golf
There are four good pay and play country club golf courses nearby and La Gaudane has a good supply of golf clubs to use. The Owners Apartment would accommodate a 'foursome' quite comfortably.
Travel
By Air: To Toulouse or Rodez from London Gatwick or Stansted as well as provincial airports. 1 hours journey to Cordes.
Hire Cars: Can be found via Owners Direct home page.
By Train: Montauban and Toulouse are available on main line services. By sleeper train from Paris to Cordes / Vindrac (3km along the road).
By Car: 600 miles from Channel Ports via Autoroute or by lesser roads seeing more of the villages and towns. An overnight stop recommended.
Distances
Cordes is just an hour by road from Toulouse, Toulouse Airport, Rodez Airport or Montauban centre. Albi is 30 minutes by car.
There are tennis courts nearby (La Gaudane has quality racquets for use), a water park half a mile down the road and another at Albi. Canoes can be hired at St Antonin and there is horse riding and hiking in the wild Aveyron.
In Albi there are two lively theatres and cinema as well as the Lautrec Museum and famous cathedral and castle.
Further details
There are over 50 studios, galleries and ateliers in the town selling handicrafts and delicious specialities of the Tarn, as well as numerous restaurants and cafes. In mid July Cordes celebrates its medieval history with 3 days of festivities - the whole town gets involved and this is definitely a spectacular event not to be missed. Excellent fishing is available in the Tarn, Aveyron & Cerou rivers, permits and bait available locally. For 2010 - we can arrange for you to spend a day with a renowned food and wine expert who will take you to the region's finest vineyards and restaurants - a really memorable day out. Small charge payable locally. When on holiday it's a pleasure to go out and dine leaving the kids with our guardians as babysitters. Our guardians will also help with shopping and cooking- you can spend a day out and come home to an excellent meal.
Booking notes
Deposit 25% on booking, balance 1 month prior. Damage Deposit of £200/300 Euros at time of balance due with final balance - refundable on departure. All linen provided including pool towels. Refreshments available and pool fridge. Apartments / Linen cleaned weekly as required. More pictures are available. Resident English and French speaking managers.
Rates frozen as 2008 tariff. From as little as £100 per person per week.
Guest comments
'What a fantastic place and time! We doubt we will ever find and experience a holiday of this quality again' B&RB - London.
'It was our dream holiday, the children will never forget it' Canada.
'We loved trawling the local markets for great food and then cooking feasts in our beautiful kitchen' Jim, Alison and Olivia, UK.
'La Gaudane has been perfect - so much space and the view from the pool is amazing. Thank you so very much' Simon, Louisa & Eliza.
'We had a very relaxing time. We have stayed on many gites over the years but there is no doubt La Gaudane beats them all and deserves five stars!' Andy & Brian, Wiltshire.
Owner profile
About the owner
We stood at the front door in 2001 and said 'We'll have it' before the agent had ushered us in.
Year purchased: 2001
Why the owner chose an apartment in this location
The building was so beautiful. Golden stone with extra large windows and draped in exquisitely perfumed wisteria. Naturally it got more complex thereafter! La Gaudane was built in 1881 in traditional stone and heavy timbers as an embroidery atelier and the space and light was captivating even under a gloomy pile of junk, dust and memories. But it ticked all the boxes.
Unique benefits of the property
400 metres to a butcher, baker and candlestick maker, actually a small modern supermarket. 400 metres up the hill to fairy castle-land and the most bewitching real countryside all around. La Gaudane is fundamentally different, just everything laid on. Luxury beds and top quality appliances, sports equipment and the pool terrace where our guests sit with a bottle of blissful local Gaillac wine and watch the sun go down over the Valley in a celebration of golden light. That's why we bought La Gaudane. That's why our guests come back again and again and why our Visitors Book looks as though we wrote it ourselves!
For booking and further information
Property Ref FR211
Owner
Tel: (France) + 33 (0)563 530 982
Fax: (France) + 33 (0)563 531 281
Or November to Easter.
Tel: (UK) + 44 (0)1932 842147
Fax: (UK) + 44 (0)1932 842603
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