Cordes-sur-Ciel holiday farmhouse accommodation, Itzac with walking, beach/lake nearby, log fire, balcony/terrace, internet

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Le Chene (farmhouse)

Home description

Le Chene was build in the 1700, and has recently been renovated and has its own enclosed gardens. The rooms are graced with original exposed beams, wooden floor boards with an old terracotta floor in the lounge. As the owners live in the property for a portion of the year it has consequently been furnished to a comfortable standard with favourite items including original artwork, books, DVDs (both in French and English) and some games.

Relaxing by the pool or simply driving around this beautiful countryside exploring towns and villages that have hardly changed in centuries is breathtaking. The magnificent Gresigne forest is on your door step, and the beautiful Aveyron gorges about 20 minutes away.

View of the House	View of the Pool & Garden
Bedroom 1	The Dining Area

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The Midi-Pyrenees / Tarn region

This area of south west France, the Tarn, is a particularly pretty and unspoilt region. The countryside is a patchwork of vineyards, sunflowers and woodland dotted with ancient farmhouses and historic towns which are criss-crossed with walking and cycling paths.

There is ample opportunity to Kayak down the Gorges, go walking in the national walking trials, horse riding, cycling or swimming. Relaxing by the pool or simply driving around this beautiful countryside exploring towns and villages that have hardly changed in centuries is breathtaking. The magnificent Gresigne forest is on your door step, and the beautiful Aveyron gorges about 20 minutes away.

Toulouse, 4th largest city in France and known as the Pink City (under 1 hour) is a very old town which has a wealth of architectural and cultural riches, and is also the centre of the European aircraft and space industry with its space museum and airbus factory.

The breathtaking sight of the Millau Bridge and the imposing “Cite de Carcassonne” are both within travelling distance. Andorra and the Pyrenees mountains are 2 1/2 hours away and the beaches of the Med 2 hours away.

Cordes-sur-Ciel / Itzac area

For wine lovers the are many independent family run vineyards within the “Gaillac Region” where you can taste and buy wine directly from the owners.

It is only a 20 minute drive to the fine medieval city of Albi with its stunning cathedral, famous Toulouse Lautrec museum and quaint medieval streets with many shops. At the heart of the famous bastides region, the medieval town of Cordes sur Ciel (10mins) is one of the most beautiful villages in France and really does disappear into the sky. Cordes is famous for its historic buildings, medieval festivities and summer music festival and local art and crafts.

The Aveyron Gorges are about half an hour's drive away, through beautiful scenery, and even novices will enjoy the not-too-demanding pleasures of kayaking or canoeing down the river, to be picked up and driven back to your car by special bus. St Antonin Noble Val (20 mins) hugs the Aveyron river valley and its narrow streets are evocative of its past and on a Sunday morning, the bustling market is a must see.

Vaour (10 mins) has a week long jazz festival in August and all the local villages have festivals throughout the summer with food, wine and music. Full details of local festivals are available at the house.

Nearby is the Gresigne centre, with its boating/pedalo lake, swimming lake (with water-slide and life-guard), tennis courts, crazy golf, boules, bar and ice-cream parlour.

Cycling in the “Vallee du Tarn”, is just one example of numerous rides to be sampled, this one which was featured in the 2007 Tour De France, taking you along the tarn valley river, right bank then left bank between Arthes and Ambialet with countryside and views to die for! not forgetting one or two refreshments stop along the way just to completely let you appreciate the beautiful tourist randonnee.

How to get there

BY AIR
Itzac is very well served by Toulouse – 1 hr (Easyjet, BA, Air France, Jet2 BMI Baby etc for LGW, LHR, Bristol, Manchester, Dublin), Rodez – 1 hr (Ryanair from Stansted) and Carcassone – 1.5hrs (Ryanair). These airlines also offer a choice of UK departure points. There are a number of car hire facilities at all airports.

BY CAR
If driving from the channel ports, follow signs to Paris until you see signs to Bordeaux and then on to Toulouse – this will take you east around Paris. It is a good day's drive from all the channel ports, a bit less from the Brittany ports.

BY TRAIN
There are direct links to Toulouse from Paris and regular shuttles from Toulouse Airport (Blagnac) to the railway station in Toulouse from whence you can take the trains to Gaillac or Albi, the nearest town to Itzac.

Activities near Cordes-sur-Ciel

Facilities

Further details indoors:
Living Room with terracotta floor, large comfortable sofa and arm chairs, woodstove, Large TV with French Satellite showing UK Sports, DVD & CD Player, and a collection of videos/DVDs for all ages. Large selection of books and games.

Kitchen - Lovely big eat-in kitchen with open fireplace. Gas hob, electric oven, fridge, and microwave.

Upstairs:
Bed 1 - Extra Large Double Bedroom, with wonderful antique French bed, open fireplace, with a fantastic view across the valley, dual aspect windows.
Bed 2 – Large double bedroom with original wardrobe build into the wall of the house and fantastic views across the valley.
Bed 3 – Large Double room with King size bed, original fireplace and own en suite shower room.
Bed 4 – Double bedroom with duel aspect windows with exposed stone.
Large family bathroom which includes a large bath and separate large shower.

Further details outdoors:
Sunny terrace to the side of the house with fantastic views across the valley, decked pool area which also has a covered shaded area with seating and dining area. Pool towels are provided.

Le Chene has ample sunny and shaded areas for relaxing and dining.
A BBQ is also available.

Further details

Strictly no smoking except outside
England speaking representative available if required

Conditions

50% of rental fee to confirm booking with the balance due 6 weeks before your stay.

Refundable breakages deposit of £300 required 3 weeks prior to Rental Start Date to be refunded within two weeks of your departure (subject to satisfactory property inspection).

Changeover is Saturday with arrival after 5pm and departure by 10am to allow time for cleaning.

Rental rates

Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
1st May - 29th May	2 May 09	30 May 09	425£ 425	0-	0-	1 Week
30th May - 3rd July	30 May 09	4 Jul 09	625£ 625	0-	0-	1 Week
4th July - 17th July	4 Jul 09	18 Jul 09	825£ 825	0-	0-	1 Week
18th July - 11th Sept	18 Jul 09	12 Sep 09	1050£ 1,050	0-	0-	1 Week
12th Sept - 25th Sept	12 Sep 09	26 Sep 09	625£ 625	0-	0-	1 Week

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

Refundable £300 security deposit required with final balance payment.

We can accept payments by cheque or bank transfer in GBP.

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This is the first year the property is being rented.

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