La Roucarie nr Monestie, many lakes & rivers: 1 km
Changeover day:
Sat
Access:
Car advised
Notes:
Sorry - no pets allowed Suitable for children No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
The accommodation, comprising the entire self-contained ground floor of a film director's home, has three bedrooms. One double bedroom is extremely large with a fabulous view of the front patio and the lovely gardens; the second double bedroom looks onto a private rear patio. The single bedroom is accessed from either the salon or the extremely big reception hall, off which are a separate w.c. and a bath/shower room. The spacious salon, with a patio at each end, has a tiled kitchen (with double sinks, gas & electric cookers, microwave, washing machine, fridge, freezer, dishwasher), plus an attractive dining area, and a sitting area with two sofas, comfortable armchairs and a large stone fireplace. Original tiled floors and beams. The house has a romantic French-style front patio, featuring low box hedges and pot plants with tables and chairs, plus a large garden in front of the property, equipped with table and seating, that includes wonderful English roses. A stone path leads through the garden to a large patio at the far end, where a spreading oak offers shade. Additional garden furniture is available. Quotes from our guest book:
“If this were my home I’d never leave”
“I’ve been holidaying in France for decades, yet I’ve never felt so French as when sitting on the patio here in the evening watching the sun go down.”
“We love it so much, we’d like to make an early booking for our third successive year.”
“Cordes is stunning. Although my friend is very much a world-traveller, she kept stopping and looking around, saying ‘It’s so beautiful I just can’t believe it’.”
“We’ve stayed in more than a score of gites over the decades, but this is certainly one of the loveliest.”
“The roses in the garden were absolutely beautiful.”
“The countryside is glorious. We enjoyed long walks every evening before dinner.”
“There is so much to see in the area – we sample new places every time we visit.”
"We can't wait to get back to Bournazel for the fourth time. It offers us exactly what we need to recover from our hectic lives. We always mean to visit so many of the places you suggest, but we always end up spending a lot of our time in the garden just reading and recuperating."
Front of house in Bournazel
salon with French windows to rear patio
Salon - seating area for up to 7
To see more photos please visit http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/4002
The Midi-Pyrenees / Tarn region
Within one of the most interesting and beautiful areas of France, we offer easy access to the fabulous historic Bastide circuit (of which 13th century Cordes-sur-Ciel, just 4 kms away, is the jewel). The area boasts glorious scenery, and there is an excellent pool complex in Cordes (5 mins) plus a big aquatic centre (20 mins). Close by are tennis courts, wonderful walks, a lake, rivers, woods, kayaking, horse riding, Cathar France, superb vineyards, golf, excellent art tuition, the beautiful city of Toulouse, historic Albi with its famous cathedral and Toulouse Lautrec museum, and the busy market town of Gaillac. Gaillac wines are rapidly gaining the recognition they deserve - and the ideal time to get to know them is whilst watching the sun go down from one of the terraces or garden of your beautiful holiday home. Major Music and Medieval festivals take place in Cordes during July. Details of local places of interest, as well as sights further afield, await you at your gite.
Cordes-sur-Ciel area
Apart from its beautifully preserved architecture, Cordes is home to many artists and offers music festivals and exhibitions, galleries, museums and interesting small shops. The July Fete, when for a whole weekend the old town celebrates its medieval history, is truly memorable. The "basse ville" at the foot of the cite offers a variety of food and other shops, but Cordes Saturday market is an important part of the local life as well as being excellent for local produce. In addition, there are many other open markets in nearby towns and villages. There are many good restaurants and plenty to see and do without straying too far. Detailed information on the region awaits your arrival.
How to get there
The property is approximately a one day drive from the Channel ports and only 1 hour from Toulouse Airport. Rodez airport, too, is approx. 1 hour away. There is a train connection from Toulouse to Vindrac Cordes
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Toulouse: 85 km
Railway:
Vindrac Cordes: 4 km
Ferry:
Caen: 800 km
Activities near Cordes-sur-Ciel
Sports: Tennis in town Watersports Waterpark Horse Riding Golf within 30 mins drive Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Beach or lakeside relaxation
Sofabeds (1), Single beds (1), Double beds (2), Cots (1), Dining seating for 8, Lounge seating for 6, Sleeps maximum of 6
Other:
Please check with with the owner regarding linen and towels.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace, Private garden
Access:
Parking space
Further details indoors: Electricity and gas are available free in the summer. An additional charge may be made for fuel (inc. logs - by previous arrangement only) before June and after mid-September. Heating is electric.
Further details outdoors: The house is in a small lane near the centre of the village. The garden-level gite has three delightful patio areas and access to the beautiful gardens. Private parking space in the drive.
Further details
Detailed Information Pack provided on arrival. Bed linen - if required - available at £7.00 per week for a single bed, £14 per week for a double bed. Other linen not provided.
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: British £
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion. Rates are for up to four people. Add £35 per week per extra person up to a max of six (plus cot available by arrangement) Costs other than the above may be negotiable Bed linen available if required at £7.00 per week for a single bed, £14 per week for a double bed. Fuel free June to mid-September but a charge may be made for heating (inc. logs - by prior arrangement only) at other times of year.
Guestbook
“If this were my home I’d never leave”
“I’ve been holidaying in France for decades, yet I’ve never felt so French as when sitting on the patio here in the evening watching the sun go down.”
“We love it so much, we’d like to make an early booking for our third successive year.”
“Cordes is stunning. Although my friend is very much a world-traveller, she kept stopping and looking around, saying ‘It’s so beautiful I just can’t believe it’.”
“We’ve stayed in a score or so of gites over the decades, but this is certainly one of the loveliest.”
“The countryside is glorious. We enjoyed long walks every evening before dinner.”
“There is so much to see in the area – we sample new places every time we visit.”
Availability notes
To see availability please visit http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/4002
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Contact owner
To contact this owner please visit: http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/4002
Contact details for home 4002
Please mention Holiday Lettings
Name:
Rosslyn and Peter Duffell
Tel:
+44 (0)1460 30168
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Advertiser joined: 1 Oct 2004 This property added: 1 Oct 2004
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