Aux Volets Bleus

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Gite |2 bedrooms |Sleeps 4

Milhars in Cordes-sur-Ciel

from £58 / night

£400–£650 / week

1 night minimum stay

Changeover flexible

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Key info  Swimming pool, car advised, private garden, may take pets - please enquire

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About the home

The apartment is in a lovely traditional stone farmhouse, covered with wisteria and rosa banksia in April, and beautiful scented jasmine in June. There are three apartments which can be rented by a whole family. The ground floor kitchen/diner is equipped with a range cooker and large table where everyone can eat if the complete house is rented.

Situated in the Aveyron gorge, many walks are possible from the house without the necessity of a car, including the newly waymarked, long trail, the Gresignola. Milhars is equidistant from Cordes-sur-Ciel, St Antonin-Noble-Val & Najac which are all just 10-15 minutes drive away.

3 similar apartments are available, which can be rented separately or together. Please enquire for more details.

Facilities

Further details indoors:
The house is well equipped and has comfortable sofas and beds. The TV provides "Free to air" British programmes.

A cot and 2 high chairs are available at no extra cost

There is a shower room and separate WC.

Further details outdoors:
Boules can be played in the yard. The salt-water pool 10 x 5 metres with deep end, is in a small fenced and locked garden.

There is a table tennis table. Plenty of tables and chairs for eating outside at all times of the day in full sun or shade. A bar-b-que is also available.

2 adult bicycles can be used at your own risk.

Further details

* Welcome pack provided on arrival.
* Swimming pool is available from May to end of September
* English-speaking owner on hand to answer any questions.
* No-clean service available at the end of your stay, for a small charge.
If you rent the whole house, the pool is for your exclusive use.

Conditions

* A well-behaved dog is allowed with prior knowledge of the owner.
* Strictly no smoking except outside the building.
* Refundable breakages deposit of €300 required on arrival, to be refunded within two weeks of your departure (subject to satisfactory property inspection).
* 50% of rental fee due at time of booking.
* Balance of rental fee due six weeks before your stay to secure booking.

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Wysteria flowers covering the main guesthouse in Spring.

 

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The pool and neighbouring farmhouse beyond, the pool has beautiful views over the surrounding countr

 

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Stunning colours of the local flowers and wildlife.

 

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View of Pool towards countryside

The Midi-Pyrenees / Tarn region

Aux Volets Bleus is in the Aveyron Gorges just a short walk to the rivers Aveyron and Cerou. The whole area is steeped in history from the Romans to the 2nd World War. Most of the villages are medieval "bastides", fortified villages with a chateau, built during the Albigensian crusades or in defence against the English.

The Gaillac wine region is one of the oldest in France and tastings can be arranged at some of the many family run vineyards where you would be welcomed. Cordes-sur-Ciel is one of the most beautiful villages in France and really does disappear into the sky.

St Antonin-Noble-Val in contrast, hugs the Aveyron river valley. The narrow streets, evocative of its past and on a Sunday morning, the famous bustling market is a must see. In spring, the wild flowers are wonderful and I can offer guided walks to see orchids in May and June. Ask me for more information.

The Cordes-sur-Ciel / Milhars area

This is a region of almost unlimited sporting activities from canoeing to horse riding, and para-gliding and climbing for the more adventurous.

If you feel like doing nothing, then laze by the lovely salt water pool in the shade of the plum, quince, fig and almond trees.

Walking is very popular in this area, take a gentle stroll in the shady Vallee de Bonan or a more strenuous walk to the top of the Aveyron gorge with its spectacular views.

There a some beautiful gardens for visiting at all seasons of the year.
In summer, there are festivities in every local village: Jazz in Milhars, Opera in Bruniquel, Occitan in Laguepie, Music and drama in Vaour. You could be out every night of the week.

Only 45 minutes away, is Albi with its World Heritage Cathedral and Toulouse-Lautrec Museum. An hour in the other direction is Figeac, the birthplace of Jean-François Champollion who translated the Rosetta stone and who is honoured with a marvellous museum.

Pre-history is everywhere, when out walking, there are menhirs and dolmen and caves with painting to find by accident. But within easy driving, are major sites such as the Gouffe de Padirac and Pech Merle.

How to get there

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Map showing the Milhars areaReset Map

Easyjet & BA fly to Toulouse from several UK airports.

Ryanair fly to Rodez from Stansted from April - October.
Ryanair fly from several UK Airports to Carcassonne & Limoges all year round.

Cars can be hired at all these airports and at the station at Montauban Ville Bourbon which connects with Eurostar through Lille or Paris.

Trains from Toulouse arrive at Lexos and trains from Limoges and Paris at Caussade.

Activities near Cordes-sur-Ciel

Rental prices

Prices for group size 4
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Late Spring	9 Apr 13	27 Apr 13	350£ 350	60£ 60	60£ 60	1 Night
Early Summer	27 Apr 13	1 Jun 13	450£ 450	60£ 60	60£ 60	1 Night
Summer	1 Jun 13	6 Jul 13	550£ 550	60£ 60	60£ 60	1 Night
High Season	6 Jul 13	31 Aug 13	650£ 650	-	-	1 Week
Late Summer	31 Aug 13	7 Sep 13	550£ 550	-	-	1 Week
Early Autumn	7 Sep 13	28 Sep 13	450£ 450	60£ 60	60£ 60	1 Night
Autumn	28 Sep 13	26 Oct 13	400£ 400	60£ 60	60£ 60	1 Night
Half-Term	26 Oct 13	2 Nov 13	500£ 500	60£ 60	60£ 60	1 Night
Easter 2014	12 Apr 14	26 Apr 14	500£ 500	-	-	1 Week

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

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

Payment can be made in Pounds Sterling or Euros. I do not accept credit cards.

Please note that the nightly rate is for 1 room.

In July and August, it is also possible to rent the whole house, which sleeps 12 people, in this case, the rent is 3 times the weekly rate.

Availability

See below for next 9 months' availability - to see the next 24 months click here

Availability notes:

Changeover day is flexible outside of July and August.

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4 years listed You are contacting Gill Catterall Landline 33 56 3539945 Mobile n/a Web Visit site Languages spoken The owner is based in France and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2009. This gite has so far received no reviews.

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