Le Farat - La Maison du Soleil
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About the home
Situated on the route de Saint Jacques de Compostelle ("Way of Saint James" the famous pilgrims walking route to Lourdes and on into Spain) our home is a beautiful stone farmhouse with outbuildings including a stone pigeonnier full of character, which was converted into a two bedroom/bathroom gite/cottage in 2010.
The large 6mx12m salt water pool is surrounded by a lovely stone wall sheltering it from any wind and it is also gated for security and the safety of young children.
For those who want to burn off some excess energy or escape from the midday heat we have added a games room converted from an old stone barn. It has a full size table tennis table, professional table football, large air hockey table and dartboard, as well as a fridge, stepping machine and a seating area. For the younger members of the family there is a large trampoline and garden games available, including badminton, croquet and rounders. We also have a number of bikes to hire if you prefer to explore the area under your own steam.
The gardens are mainly laid to lawn and are perfect for strolling around in the warm evening sunshine contemplating the activities for the following day, of course a glass of wine to aid in your decision making is a must!
The large purpose built BBQ area adjoining the pool house has a vine covered terrace overlooking the lake with valley views beyond. Subtle lighting and lanterns adorn this little enclave. Mixed with the warm evening air and the sound of lapping water from the pool, it creates a perfect ambiance for that alfresco experience that you crave all winter for!
Fishing in our private lake is a great way to introduce the children to a new sport. We have both rods and poles for hire and as the lake is teaming with lots of small and medium sized fish - on the first drop of the line you are almost guaranteed to get a nibble!
FOR MORE REVIEWS LOOK AT TRIP ADVISOR AS WE ARE LISTED TWICE. WE HAD REVIEWS BEFORE WE ADVERTISED WITH HOLIDAY LETTINGS, THE 4 REVIEWS HERE ONLY RELATE TO BOOKINGS MADE THOUGH HOLIDAY LETTINGS!
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| Size: | Sleeps up to 8, 2 bedrooms |
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| Will consider: | Long lets Short breaks |
| Access: | Car advised Nearest amenities: 3.5km |
| Family friendly? | Suitable for children of all ages Suitable for people with restricted mobility |
| Notes: | No pets allowed No smoking at this property |
Facilities
| Luxuries: | Log fire, Internet access, DVD player, Staffed Property |
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| Pool: | Shared outdoor pool (unheated) |
| General: | Central heating, CD player, Table tennis, Games room, Satellite TV, Wi-fi available |
| Standard: | Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer |
| Utilities: | Clothes dryer, Dishwasher, Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washing machine |
| Rooms: | 2 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms of which 2 en suites |
| Furniture: | Sofabeds (2), Single beds (2), Double beds (1), Cots (1), Dining seating for 8, Lounge seating for 6 |
| Other: | Linen and towels provided Highchair available |
| Outdoors: | Shared outdoor pool (unheated), Balcony / Terrace, Shared garden, Private garden, BBQ, Bicycles available, Private fishing lake / river, Trampoline |
| Access: | Secure parking |
Further details indoors:
Opened for rental in July 2010 this pretty stone cottage is finished to a high standard with luxury soft furnishings and antique effects.
The bedrooms are both approximately 6mx5m with vaulted beamed ceilings and rustic original oak doors. The 2 superking sized double beds unzip to form 4 single if required. Ask on booking for your bed configuration. As well as the double/twin beds in bedroom each room has its own sofa bed, that will sleep two comfortably. Large en suites 5mx3m contain a white bathroom suite housing a bath with shower head facility, a separate large shower, sink and bidet with a separate toilet.
This gite is designed in such a way that it can be easily split into a one bedroomed property, however, this option is only available out of high season.
The Kitchen/diner has all the modern facilities you will need with a dining table that seats 8. The lounge area is furnished in neutral colours with an L shaped sofa and single chair and a 37" flat screen tv with freesat. WIFI is also available throughout the property.
A wood burner was recently installed in main lounge to make winter stays warm and cosy.
The cottage has its own private terrace with patio furniture, parasol and BBQ overlooking the front garden and is a perfect place to sit and watch the children play football on the lawn or just to enjoy the sunshine and the peace and quiet.
Further details outdoors:
Surrounded by open farmland the front of the property is approached along a private gravelled drive from two directions with extensive lawned gardens and parkland with plenty of parking. It is also within walking distance of a small village with an affordable but high quality restaurant popular with locals and tourists alike. Booking is recommended, although there are numerous other restaurants to choose from all within 10 minutes of the cottage.
The front garden of about 1ha (approx 2 acres) is mainly laid to lawn, containing a selection of trees including an orchard. During the Spring and Summer the lawns are frequently covered with pretty flowers and rare orchids. The garden also has a trampoline with plenty of space for a game of rounders or cricket. A croquet set is available, badminton rackets and net, as well as a rounders bat and ball. Bikes and fishing rods are also available to hire for a small fee.
The upper back garden by the house has a pretty water pump feature, is surrounded by fragrant roses and is a quiet and peaceful area over looking the larger lower back garden. The parkland surrounding the lake of approximately 3 acres has a number of mature trees and shrubs with beautiful views along the valley. There are no busy roads near the property just peaceful county lanes with views from every angle.
Further details
* Property rented on a weekly basis all year round Saturday to Saturday. Change over days flexible out of high season or you have the option of reserving our Bed and Breakfast suite for a night or two before your stay in the cottage.
* B&B available all year round.
* TGV/Airport collection and drop off possible (please ask for prices).
* Rates include linen, bath towels and tea towels (fresh supplies delivered weekly).
* A welcome pack of wine, butter, jam, bread, milk, tea and coffee and a selection of seasonal fruit is supplied free of charge.
* A more substantial starter pack of provisions is available, please ask for details at time of booking (Please remember that if you are arriving on a Saturday afternoon, most shops are closed on a Sunday).
* Pool towels are not included or available and guests are asked to supply their own.
* Supplement for heating depending on season and based on usage.
* Although cleaning is included in the price, it is assumed that the property will be left in the condition in which it was found, this includes the oven. If a deep oven clean is required 60€ will be deducted from the breakage deposit.
* Long weekends and packages available on request.
* Painting, calligraphy, nature discovery weekends and relaxation weekends available from April 2013
Conditions
Available out of high season as a one or two bedroom property, contact us for more information.
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Share videoThe Midi-Pyrenees / Tarn-et-Garonne region
Nestled in its own little valley, Le Farat is Minutes from Auvillar in the Tarn et Garonne (dept 82), as yet a relatively un-discovered corner of Gascony in South West France. It is renowned for its beautiful villages, stunning scenery, châteaux, fresh fruit, wine, Armagnac, foie gras, Agen prunes and much more. Just two hours South East of Bordeaux, under an hour from Toulouse and 7 hours from St Malo, it has easy road, rail and air access and is an area full of great things to explore and enjoy.
The California of Europe, its climate is warm in summer and cool in Winter with temperatures ranging from 5-40 degrees. This region of the Midi Pyrenees is known as the Gascony region of France and is famous for the Three Musketeers, foie gras, sunflowers, fruit, wine, route saint Jacques de Compostelle (a pilgrims walking route through France to Lourdes and on to Spain) beautiful châteaux and stone villages.
Moissac, Lauzerte, Agen, Lectoure, Montauban, Auch and Toulouse are all within an hour, slightly further a field are Carcassonne, the Pyrenees mountains and the Atlantic coast.
The Auvillar area
Auvillar, listed as one of the prettiest villages in France, has both Mediaeval and Roman origins with cobbled streets, an unusual covered circular corn exchange and stunning views. The market is still used today as a focal point for village life and a weekly farmers market. The village has a butcher, a baker a corner shop, gift shop, tea shops, restaurants, a museum and tourist office, all the amenities you will need for your holiday.
Nestled in its own little valley, Le Farat is Minutes from Auvillar in the Tarn et Garonne (dept 82), as yet a relatively un-discovered corner of Gascony in South West France. It is renowned for its beautiful villages, stunning scenery, châteaux, fresh fruit, wine, Armagnac, foie gras, Agen prunes and much more. Just two hours South East of Bordeaux, under an hour from Toulouse and 7 hours from St Malo, it has easy road, rail and air access and is an area full of great things to explore and enjoy.
Apart from the obvious tourist attractions there are lots of other things to keep you occupied, for example fishing (on site as well as in the river Garonne), golf, horse riding, sailing and windsurfing, walking, shopping, theme park if you want one! wine tasting at a local vineyard and many restaurants within 10 mins.
We offer weekly afternoon wine tours to two local wine caves where we do the driving so you can do the drinking! ask for details.
For those looking for a more modern approach to their holiday there is a large shopping town, a theme park with roller-coasters and a great go-karting track within half an hour! What more could you want.........oh yes the weather, guess what, you've got that too!
How to get there
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| Nearest Travel Links | |
| Airport: | Toulouse: 65 km |
| Railway: | Agen: 30 km |
| Ferry: | Saint Malo: 691 km |
Fly into Toulouse and 50 minute drive up A62 to Valence d'Agen J8. €6.30 toll charge
Airlines that fly to Toulouse are Easyjet, Jet2, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa and KLM. Ryan Air, BMI Baby, Flybe, Air Lingus fly to other local airports including Bordeaux, Carcassonne and Pau. Best car hire websites to use are www.holidayautos.co.uk or www.carhire3000.com which are both comparison sites. However National Citier always seem to be the cheapest. We suggest you opt for the cheapest option in diesel, as more often than not, they will offer you a free upgrade at the airport! 7 hours by car from St Malo or 9.5 hours from Calais.
Activities near Auvillar
Tennis in town
Watersports
Waterpark
Horse Riding
Golf within 30 mins drive
Fishing
Walking holidays
Rural / countryside retreats
Cycling holidays
Reviews
 16 May 2012 |
Le Farat is located in an ideal position between Bordeaux and Toulouse very near to the small village of Auvillar. The Gite is spacious and very well appointed with all that we needed. The pool is... more Response: Thank you so much for your kind review, we are pleased you enjoyed your stay with us and hope the rest of your European tour goes well. Perhaps we will see you back here one day. |
08 Oct 2011 |
We stayed here for 1 night as part of cycling the Canal Lateral and although it was a hilly ride from the canal it was definitely worth it. We had a B&B room in the main house and it was outstanding,... more Response: I am pleased you liked your stay with us and hope to see you again some day |
07 Sep 2011 |
It's not often that you're overwhelmed by the place you stay in, but I have to say that Le Farat is an absolute gem. We stayed in the Bed & Breakfast for a couple of nights,before moving... more Response: Looking forward to seeing you again in 2012, wine will be in the fridge for you on arrival! |
Rental prices
| Rental prices originally quoted in: British £ | Convert to: |
| Prices for group size 8 | ||||||
| Period | From | To | Weekly | Nightly rate | Minimum stay | |
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| Mid Season 4 | 29 Sep 12 | 27 Oct 12 | £ 998 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Low Season 3 | 27 Oct 12 | 22 Dec 12 | £ 788 | - | - | 1 Week |
| High Season 4 | 22 Dec 12 | 5 Jan 13 | £ 1313 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Low Season | 5 Jan 13 | 30 Mar 13 | £ 788 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Mid season | 30 Mar 13 | 29 Jun 13 | £ 998 | - | - | 1 Week |
| High Season | 29 Jun 13 | 7 Sep 13 | £ 1313 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Mid Season | 7 Sep 13 | 2 Nov 13 | £ 998 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Low Season | 2 Nov 13 | 21 Dec 13 | £ 788 | - | - | 1 Week |
| High Season | 21 Dec 13 | 4 Jan 14 | £ 1313 | - | - | 1 Week |
The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
200€ refundable breakage deposit payable with final payment and will be returned within 14 days of the end of the holiday, providing all is in order.
Payment of local taxes must be settled on departure (0.20c per person over 12 yrs per night.)
Payment by bank transfer or credit card preferred, cheques accepted with a small administration fee.
Cleaning will be charged at a fee of 50€ per booking.
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