Country House with Grounds and Private Salt Water Pool
Peaceful Location with Great Views in Rural Setting
Sleeps 8 (4 Bedrooms)
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Le Cayla is a charming, lovingly restored private house standing in its own grounds of 20 acres among rolling hills and valleys with views stretching down to the Pyrenees. Close to the charming little medieval bastide town of Lisle-sur-Tarn, it lies midway between the beautiful, history-steeped cities of Albi and Toulouse. The market town of Gaillac is 10 km away in the centre of this well-known wine-producing area. The stunning salt-water infinity pool allows you to swim with uninterrupted views of the surrounding vineyards, farms, meadows, woodland and the distant Pyrenees. Lazy afternoons can be whiled away reading or snoozing in the hammock strung between two ancient oak trees.
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| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 31 December 2011 - 31 March 2012 | £750 | 7 | ||
| 31 March 2012 - 14 April 2012 | £1450 | 7 | ||
| 14 April 2012 - 26 May 2012 | £950 | 7 | ||
| 26 May 2012 - 23 June 2012 | £1450 | 7 | ||
| 23 June 2012 - 1 September 2012 | £1950 | 7 | ||
| 1 September 2012 - 29 September 2012 | £1450 | 7 | ||
| 29 September 2012 - 27 October 2012 | £950 | 7 | ||
| 27 October 2012 - 15 December 2012 | £750 | 7 | ||
| 15 December 2012 - 5 January 2013 | £1450 | 7 |
Notes on prices
Prices are for the property per week in UK pounds.
Discounts may be available for bookings of two consecutive weeks and for long winter lets.
Changeover day
Changeover day Saturday (may be flexible)
Arrival 4 pm; departure 10 am
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | Bedroom 1 with double bed and large wardrobe. Bedroom 2 with double bed and large wardrobe. Bedroom 3 with double bed, single bed and cot. Bedroom 4 with 3 single beds. |
| Bathrooms: | En-suite bathroom to bedroom 1 with additional access from landing with bath, wc, shower. Ensuite bathroom to bedroom 2 with bath/shower over, wc Bathroom with shower, wc. Separate wc in utility room on ground floor. |
| Kitchen: | Electric fan oven, gas hob, large capacity fridge with freezer compartment, under-counter fridge with small freezer compartment, dishwasher, microwave; very well equipped with cooking utensils, crockery and cutlery etc. Filtered water on tap. |
| Utility Room: | Washing machine, dryer, steam iron, ironing board, wc, boiler, water softener. |
| Living Rooms: | Living room with 3-seater sofa, chaise longue/day bed, armchair, large pouffe, DVD player, radio/CD player, large open fireplace. Dining room (open plan with kitchen) with dining table and 8 chairs, large dresser. |
| Other: | Large, east-facing covered terrace with dining table and 8 chairs. Wide first-floor landing with sofa and two armchairs. |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
All linen (400 thread count Egyptian cotton), house towels and pool towels are included. The property is thoroughly cleaned between guests and linen and towels changed and basic cleaning done each Saturday for those staying longer than one week. |
| Amenities/Facilities: | hob/stove oven fridge/freezer fridge microwave dishwasher washing machine tumble dryer iron/ironing board telephone internet access central heating room fans cot barbecue private pool (for sole use of guests) |
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Notes on accommodation
Suitable for children of all ages. Child safety gate at top of 2nd floor stairs. Bars on windows on 2nd floor. Fence around swimming pool and pool alarm system.
Outside
Large, covered, east-facing terrace with dining table and 8 chairs. 20 acres of private grounds including orchard and vegetable garden. Purpose-built barbecue. Private salt-water infinity pool with small diving board; 14 x 6m with broad entry steps at shallow end; fenced and with pool alarm. Spacious tiled area. Shady, covered, open-fronted pool house. Luxury Italian sun beds. Poolside kitchen with fridge/freezer and sink. Outside fresh-water solar shower. Open-fronted barn with table tennis table.
Golf
Golf course at Albi, approx. 25 minutes.
Travel
Toulouse airport approx. 45 minutes.
Carcassone airport approx. 1.5 hours.
Rodez airport approx. 1.5 hours.
Approx. 10 hours from Calais.
Car essential.
Distances
Lisle-sur-Tarn 6 km. Gaillac 10 km. Albi 30 km. Toulouse 75 km.
Further details
Many excellent local markets including the famous traditional Sunday market at St Antonin du Noble Val; very large supermarket and organic supermarket at Gaillac and large traditional Friday market; small supermarket and local produce at delightful Sunday market at Lisle-sur-Tarn; excellent local bakers and butchers; many local chateaux and vineyards for wine-tasting and buying. Good range of local restaurants from cheap and cheerful to Michelin starred.
Excellent Toulouse Lautrec museum at Albi and stunning cathedral.
Canoeing on the Aveyron.
Tennis at nearby Lisle-sur-Tarn or Gaillac.
Walking, cycling or riding on local paths and tracks and in the nearby forests of Gresigne and Sievens.
The historic cities of Toulouse, Carcassone and Albi, the medieval hilltop town, Cordes-Sur-Ciel, and ancient bastide towns such as Castelnau-de-Montmiral and Lisle-sur-Tarn are all within easy reach, affording endless architectural, historical and gastronomic delight.
Booking notes
25% deposit required for firm booking; balance required 6 weeks prior to period booked together with £300 breakages deposit.
Guest comments
'Lovely house. We had a really relaxing and enjoyable stay with all creature comforts.' 'Much love and care has gone into the restoration of the house. We especially loved the terrace and the pool and the children all loved it.'
'We had a wonderful holiday in your beautiful home. The location is absolutely perfect...so secluded, such fantastic views across idyllic countryside; and the house is everything anyone could wish for.'
'A week was not enough in this lovely house.'
'Fabulous week with all the family. Views and pool - impeccable!'
'Wonderful house, district, weather - everything was perfect.'
'Lovely house. Everything we could possibly want we found here - and more!'
'We have had a fantastic week at Le Cayla - such a lovely house and beautiful views... couldn't tear ourselves away!'
'Wonderful house with real personality. Superb holiday.'
'Lovely, peaceful, rural setting.'
For booking and further information
Property Ref FR4661
John Kalinowski and Ann Mansbridge
Tel: (UK) + 44 (0)1608 677 377
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