Comfort in the heart of Unspoilt French Countryside
Back to Nature, Local Food and Wine, Elegant Albi, Culture, Festivals, Sports
Sleeps 4
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Stay in a converted barn on the door step of a village with every amenity. Dine on your terrace, lounge in your garden. Walk and cycle discovering the local. For regional 'must do's' visit: The Bastides with their local markets, restaurants and vineyards; Albi - now a World Heritage Site; Millau - famous for the longest Viaduct, Gloves and handbags and is close to the Roquefort - Cheese caves; Toulouse - for Culture and of course, shopping; Enjoy active sports - swimming in lakes, pools & Tarn river, walking, canoeing, cycling, climbing, horse riding, fishing; Wonder around weekly Flea Markets and search out the Brocantes; Artisans offer a selection of alternative shopping; Join the locals in Albi on Bastile Day -14 July - which boasts an unforgettable evening with a huge firework display over the river; Seasonal Fetes such as the medieval fete at Cordes, the August Garlic Festival at Lautrec; music festivals and lots more.
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| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 1 February 2012 - 15 April 2012 | £250 | 4 | ||
| 16 April 2012 - 31 May 2012 | £315 | 4 | ||
| 1 June 2012 - 30 June 2012 | £365 | 7 | ||
| 1 July 2012 - 31 August 2012 | £425 | 7 | ||
| 1 September 2012 - 30 September 2012 | £325 | 4 | ||
| 1 October 2012 - 31 December 2012 | £250 | 4 |
Notes on prices
Discount for use of just 1 bedroom/2 persons.
oct-april there is a small charge for heating.
Discounts available for long lets.
Payable in Sterling or Euros
Changeover day
Flexible, it's up to you.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | Double bedroom, vaulted, with French furniture. Twin bedroom,vaulted with stone wall and french furniture. |
| Bathrooms: | Modern bathroom with bath, shower, basin with storage CB, wc, heated towel rail. A few essentials provided. |
| Kitchen: | Oak kitchen area with all required to prepare the local produce. Basic supplies and welcome items provided. |
| Utility Room: | Washing machine in the utility area of the main farmhouse. |
| Living Rooms: | Vaulted lounge/dining room overlooking and opening onto terrace and garden. Dining seats 6. TV (UK sat), DVD/CD player (DVDs, books & games). |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
Linen and towels included. Cleaning, leave as you find or cleaning service available on request. Laundry/ironing service also available on request. |
| Amenities/Facilities: | hob/stove garden oven parking fridge/freezer microwave washing machine iron/ironing board satellite tv tv internet access central heating room fans cot high chair barbecue |
| Suitability: | children welcome suitable for elderly |
| Location Type: | rural |
Notes on accommodation
Welcome pack of basics and food provided.
No smoking or pets.
All on one level so suitable for children and infirm.
Outside
Your own access. Furnished terrace for dining and lounging over looking fields. BBQ. Outdoor games and bikes available.
Coast/Beach
We are between the Med and the Atlantic. The locals say 2 hrs to either, however we know if you'd like to enjoy the drive it takes 2 1/2 hrs at least to the Med.
Golf
Albi. Please contact owner for website address should you require further details.
Travel
Nearest airport is Toulouse-Easyjet/BA/Air France approx 1hr.
Other airports Carcasonne/Rodez approx 1 1/2 hrs.
TGV train to Toulouse then on to Albi.
Drive from Calais is approx 9hrs.
Car (hire) recommended to explore the region thoroughly.
Distances
Our village is 2km away, a 20 mins countryside walk to collect fresh bread from the boulangerie/collect supplies from the village shops.
Albi is 10mins drive away. Millau/Roquefort 1 1/2 hrs drive.
Local Bastides/medieval villages between an easy 20mins - 1hr. Toulouse approx 1hr by car or train.
Further details
We may in the heart of unspoilt France but all the modern amenities are close if you need them...supermarkets banks, pharmacies. If you prefer there is everything you would need in the village or you can visit the local farmers markets for food & vineyards/caves for wine. There are seasonal fetes and festivals during the year. Active sports are available close by - canoe-kayaking, an outdoor multi-sports complex in Albi, horse riding and more (as above). For a little culture St Cecile cathedral in Albi will take your breath away. Visit the Toultouse Lautrec museum next door, then discover Albi's woad history by popping into the 'pastel' shop a short stroll away. Local artisans sell their wares at the markets and independent shops.
Booking notes
20% deposit required at time of booking please. Balance due 8 wks before arrival. On arrival we will require a loss/damage deposit cheque, which will be returned after your departure. Euros and sterling accepted.
Guest comments
It's a real idyll, we are sad to leave, you have been so helpful we love this area & the children had a a beautiful spot & perfect place to stay. We hope very much to return.The Humby's
Great gite - best equippted & prettiest we've stayed in -10/10. freya & Phillip.
Thank you for giving us such a freeing holiday. The Cole's
It felt like a 'home from home' whilst house hunting here, we look forward to spending alot more time in the Tarn!
An incredible gite only wish we had longer, great hospitality and comfort, an amazing area with so much to explore! Molly & Vinny.
Wow, what an incredible gite beautiful terrace & interior we had a wonderful time here Liliana loved outside. Corin & Mireille.
What a lovely welcome superb accommodation we were totally spoilt with your barn and wished we'd stay longer. great value!
A beautiful gite in a lovely part of France a pleasure to return here after visiting the local markets we where lucky to have stayed here.
For booking and further information
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Julia
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