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Gite |2 bedrooms |Sleeps 6

Cazes Mondenard in Midi-Pyrenees

£57–£200 / night
£400–£550 / week

1 night minimum stay

Changeover flexible

4 out of 5

1 review | Write a review

Key info  Swimming pool, balcony/terrace, car essential, private garden, pets welcome

About the home

Pallade Vieux is a restored 18th century cottage which forms part of a traditional Querynoise farm on a chalk ridge in beautiful rolling hill country. The main house is the owner's family home but will normally be unoccupied when Pallade Vieux is let.

The farm is surrounded by 5 acres of wild flower and grass meadow, sloping away on three sides from the ridge to give uninterrupted views of the surrounding countryside and on a clear day the distant peaks of the Pyrenees.

There is a cherry orchard and a wide variety of other trees scattered around the farm including figs, apricots, nectarines, plums, walnuts and olives. The trees attract a variety of birds: woodpeckers, nuthatches, tree creepers, bee eaters and the elusive golden oriel are all regular visitors.

An Ideal spot for children, who can have the run of the property and the oak wood beyond, and who will of course love the salt water pool which is for the exclusive use of Pallade Vieux guests.

Facilities

Further details indoors:
The cottage retains many original features, including exposed beams and an ancient well ( child-safe) built into the structure of the building. There is a large salon/studio with a traditional functioning fireplace and French doors onto a small terrace. The salon has two single beds which are equipped for use as daybeds/sofas when not required. A sofa also converts into a double bed, so there is scope for expanding sleeping capacity. The are two bedrooms, one of which opens onto the terrace by the pool, a small but well-equipped kitchen (converted from the old stable) with a wood-burning stove, and a bathroom with a full-sized bath.

Further details outdoors:
The 11 metre pool is normally open from mid-May to mid October. Very child friendly with easy-access Roman steps at the shallow end and because it's a salt-water system which needs no chemicals very easy on the eyes and skin. Equipped with an immersion alarm, it is also completely enclosed with access via 2 lockable gates and (lockable) sliding doors from one of the bedrooms. The pool surround is paved (non-slip), with plenty of space for sun loungers and other poolside furniture.

The cottage is approached up a short drive from the small country road below the farm so most people - including the owners - are happy to leave their cars on the large white-gravelled area between the cottage and the barn, but parking inside the barn can be arranged.

Bikes available ( 3 adult/older child, 2 children, one toddler's trike) free of charge for guests ( but please repair any punctures with the kit provided!). Not Tour de France standard, but fine for short local rides.

Other "facilities" include a Petanque pitch at the side of the main house ( boules supplied), a very challenging cricket wicket in front of the main house, and a tree house/wildlife viewing platform in the row of oak trees below the cottage.

Further details

In France household insurance for rented properties does not cover third party liability, the assumption being that anyone renting the property will be covered by their own policies. Guests should bear this in mind when taking out holiday insurance.

Conditions

Saturday to Saturday bookings; supplements: 50 Euro charge for linen/towels; 50 Euro cleaning charge; grocery starter pack at cost on request.

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Pallade Vieux

 

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11 x 5.5 metre salt water pool

 

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View of the farm from the neighbouring ridge

The Midi-Pyrenees / Tarn-et-Garonne region

The Midi - Pyrenees is a diverse region stretching from the Pyrenees and the Spanish border in the south to the Lot river and the Massif Central in the North. Toulouse is the capital, a vibrant and fascinating city on the Garonne river known as the Ville Rose from the pink-toned bricks used in the construction of many of the older buildings.

Tarn et Garonne is the smallest department in France, divided geographically by the rivers for which it is named between Quercy to the north and Gascony to the south. Cazes Mondenard is in Bas Quercy, a region of rolling hills and chalk ridges dotted with bastides ( fortified towns), small farms, orchards and vineyards. The bastides are evidence of Quercy's turbulent past, when it was on the front line between the French and the English in the 100 years war.

There is much of interest to see, from the Gorges of the Aveyron river to the Romanesque architectural treasures of Moissac and the historic city of Montauban on the Tarn river - a mini version of Toulouse with a similar pink-hued aspect.

The local climate is very agreeable. Summers are warm ( and occasionally hot) and fairly dry, with the odd rainy day when the tail end of an Atlantic weather system passes through. Winters are fairly mild with moderate amounts of rainfall and the odd cold snap when the wind blows from the east. But spring comes early and the autumn lingers on well into November.

The Cazes Mondenard area

Guests will be given a welcome pack with details of local amenities,events and activities, but highlights include:

Amenities
- Cazes Mondenard( 4 kms).The local village with all the basic services (bank,post office,garage,pharmacy, doctor) and shops (boulangerie, mini-supermarket,etc). The nearest large supermarket is the Carrefour on the outskirts of Moissac(15 kms)

Places to visit:
- Lauzerte ( 10 kms). One of the "Plus Belle Villages de France" , an imposing bastide(fortified) town on the old pilgrim route to Santiago de Campostella.
- Castelnau Montratier (15 kms). Pretty traditional Lot stone bastide town with a Sunday morning market selling local produce.
- Moissac ( 20kms) . A charming town on the Tarn river with a splendid Romanesque abbey, restaurants and lively weekend market. The Canal des Deux Mers - better known later on its rout from the Atlantic to the Med as the Cana du Midi - passes through the town and over the river on the famous Pont-Canal.
- Montauban ( 25 kms). Historic pink-brick city on the Tarn. Arcaded central square, some good restaurants and an excellent museum with works by Ingres, who was a native of the city. Hosts an international jazz/blues festival in July.
- Cahors (40 kms). Medieval city on the Lot river. There are several vineyards to visit en route.
- St Antonin Noble-Val (50 kms). Atmospheric small medieval town on the Aveyron river with a popular Sunday market. Access point for canoeing trips down the Aveyron Gorge.

Activities:
- Golf: there's a very pleasant 9 hole course 10 kms away. The nearest 18 hole course is near Montauban (20 kms).
- Cycling: there are bikes for the use of guests at the cottage; lots of pleasant rides locally, but for something flatter the towpath along the Canal des Deux Mers at Moissac is highly recommended.
- Tennis.There's a municipal court in the local village, and another in Durfort (8 kms).
- Fishing: lots of small lakes in the area hold fish, including black bass.The Aveyron ( 10 kms) and Tarn (20 kms) rivers have good stocks of wild carp and some big catfish. The confluence of the Tarn and Garonne at St Nicholas de la Grave ( 30 kms) is good for pike and zander. Boats can be hired locally.
- Canoeing/Kayaking.The Aveyron gorge near St Antonin is the place to head for, although check that water levels are not too low before you go. Nothing extreme, but lot's of fun
- Walking. Some delightful local itineraries on the doorstep: descriptions/maps available at the cottage. All fairly gentle stuff; for something more challenging a 2 to 3 hour drive will get you the start of some serious hikes in the Pyrenees.
- Wine-tasting. There are several good wine producing areas within striking distance. Cahors is probably the most well known, although some of the smaller appellations like Fronton and Gaillac are also worth trying. Castelnau Montratier (15 kms) has a wine festival in August featuring the local robust Coteaux de Quercy reds.
- Theme parks: Parc Walibi near Agen (60 kms) is highly rated by discerning children (and adults because of the short queues for the rides).

Festivals:
- Lauzerte, Moissac and Montauban all have extensive summer entertainment programmes, and each village has it's own fete.There are also numerous specialist fairs: antiques, crafts, pottery, agricultural, wine, local produce - with the bigger events often combining all these elements. And of course every town (and many large villages) has a regular weekly market.

How to get there

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I hour from Toulouse Airport. Direct UK flights with Easyjet, BA & Air France
1 hour 45 minutes from Carcassone ( Ryanair) and Begerac (Ryanair/FlyBe) airports.
30 minutes from A 20 autoroute
25 minutes from A 67 Autoroute
Nearest UK/France ferry port is St Malo ( 6/7 hours)
9 hours from Calais/Channel Tunnel

Activities near Cazes Mondenard

Reviews

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18 Mar 2012

“Fabulous. Recommended.” Pallade Vieux is a wonderful place to have a really relaxing holiday. We absolutely loved our holiday here last year, and have just booked to stay again this summer. The website is accurate; the accommodation is full of character but is both comfortable and practical. The private salt water pool is super and we spent so much time having relaxing poolside meals, enjoying the local French cheeses and wines. The kids loved playing in the 'tree-house'. The countryside is stunning and just perfect for local walks, and cycle rides and picnics. We had a fantastic holiday here and would recommend it to anyone!

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Rental prices

Prices for group size 6
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
easter	31 Mar 12	8 Apr 12	500£ 500	-	-	1 Week
low season	8 Apr 12	2 Jun 12	400£ 400	-	150£ 150	Flexible
half term	2 Jun 12	10 Jun 12	500£ 500	-	-	1 Week
mid season	10 Jun 12	22 Jul 12	450£ 450	-	200£ 200	Flexible
high season	22 Jul 12	2 Sep 12	550£ 550	-	-	1 Week
mid season	2 Sep 12	30 Sep 12	450£ 450	-	200£ 200	Flexible
low season	30 Sep 12	28 Oct 12	400£ 400	-	150£ 150	Flexible
half term	28 Oct 12	4 Nov 12	500£ 500	-	-	1 Week
low season	4 Nov 12	23 Dec 12	400£ 400	-	150£ 150	Flexible

The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.

Supplements: Linen/towels 50 euros; cleaning charge 50 euros; grocery starter pack at cost on request.

200 euros returnable security/damage deposit payable on arrival.

25% deposit required at the time of booking with balance payable 8 weeks before arrival.

Prices include electricity and water throughout the year.

Special low season rates for "house hunter" stays of more than 2 weeks.

Payment by bank transfer, paypal or cheque.

Availability

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