Long term lets (over 1 month) Short-breaks (4 days or less)
Changeover day:
Sat
Access:
Car essential Nearest amenities: 2 km
Notes:
May take pets - please enquire Suitable for children No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
The gite is part of a beautiful white stone farmhouse,renovated to a high standard and fully equipped.
2 lovely double bedrooms, both en suite with full bathrooms and showers, sleeps four adults, and a baby. Bedroom 1- en suite with full Bathroom. Can be a King size bed or a twin room by request. Bedroom 2- A pretty Queen size Bed,with en suite full Bathroom. PLEASE NOTE:THERE IS A LOVELY THIRD BEDROOM WHICH CAN BE USED AT A SMALL EXTRA SUPPLEMENT-IT HAS A KING SIZE BED AND ROOM FOR A COT OR SINGLE BED TO MAKE A FAMILY ROOM. SO THE GITE HAS THE POTENTIAL TO SLEEP 6+ BABY . There are exceptional varieties of wildlife to watch here- hares, wild boar, deer along with a family of wild goats that live in the forests and vineyards,and there are numerous game birds, and brds of prey. Flocks of Gold finches, Redstarts, Robins, Tits and our own Nighingale make the sounds of the evening quite remarkable.There is so little polution, that the skies are full of stars each clear night, and the skies seem to go on for ever.
Private fenced garden with panoramic views,and exclusive use of a large salt water pool. Set on the edge of the small hamlet of Montels, next to the Church, peaceful but not isolated, the property is centred between the busy local village of Cahuzac sur Vere and the famous bastide hilltop town of Castlenau de Montmiral. Both have shops, chemists, banks, doctors, restaurants, bars, bakers, mini-markets and grocery stores, and are 5-10 minutes away. Nearby villages have colourful weekly markets, Summer festivals, and Autumn wine tasting events.
We are on hand to help with all aspects of making this a holiday to really enjoy and remember.
Luxury Gite in Montels
Elevation of the Main House
Garden side of the Gite
The gite is surrounded by vineyards and sunflowers
To see more photos please visit http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/41366
The Midi-Pyrenees / Tarn region
The Department of the Tarn has a wide variety of landscapes. Our area has the rolling hills and the gentle Tuscan like views over manicured vineyards with and fields of sunflowers.
There are lots of cultural and sporting activities to enjoy in the area,from Opera to string quartetes in the courtyard of a vineyard,and from golf to riding and bicycling, windsurfing, canoeing, walking, rock climbing etc. A holiday here can be as quite or as active as you please-and it is a safe enviroment for a family holiday with young children.
Gaillac / Montels area
The locality is steeped in the fascinating history of the Cathars. There are beautiful fortified Bastide hilltop villages to explore. The property is situated on the edge of a hamlet,and near to an sctive village with Shops,Bank,Bar,Auberge,Restaurant, three Bakers,a delicatessant , chemist,Doctor's surgery ,Post Office etc. The locality is a wine growing region,and producers will be happy to arrange wine tastings at their vineyards. The restaurants serve the local gastrnomis specialites of the area; duck, fois gras,truffles,and marvellous cheeses. The area is steeped in the history of the Cathars,and there are several fortified Bastide villages to visit.There are festivals and village fairs all weeks in the Spring and summer to attend,and wine tasting events for the new wines in the Autumn.
How to get there
Direct flights into Toulouse International Airport from Gatwick, Birmingham and Manchester,Bristol and Southampton - carriers are British Airways,EasyJet,Flybe, Jet2 ,BMI and budget airlines. Ryan Air to Carcassonne and Rozez By Car a one day drive from the Chanel ports
Toulouse is well served from mainland UK and Ireland. Our gite is a 50 minute easy drive away. Trains from Toulouse to Gaillac.
Car hire available at the airport with main National names and Worldwide Reservations
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Toulouse: 70 km
Railway:
Gaillac: 10 km
Ferry:
Calais
Activities near Gaillac
Sports: Tennis in town Waterpark Horse Riding Golf within 30 mins drive Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats City breaks Cycling holidays
Facilities
Luxuries:
Internet access, DVD player
General:
Central heating, TV, Video player, Satellite TV, Wi-fi available
Single beds (2), Double beds (2), Cots (1), Dining seating for 8, Lounge seating for 6, Sleeps maximum of 4
Other:
Linen and towels provided. Highchair available.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace, Private outdoor pool (unheated), Private garden, BBQ
Access:
Secure parking
Further details indoors: Well equipped kitchen, with cooker,washing machine,dishwasher,fridge freezer,microwave. Comfortable Salon with UK TV. All facilities and cleaning materials included. All linen pure Egyptian cotton-supplied weekly. A generous welcome pack is included in the tariff, and we are happy to help with any special requests.
Further details outdoors: Outside,there is a parking area for two cars by the gite and further parking nearby. There is a terrace with table and chairs for dining outside,with a BBQ area.
Private Salt water Pool with steps to one side. 8m x 4 m. Shallow and Deep end.
Fenced private Garden with panoramic views.
We are within easy reach of facilities for golf,fishing,canoeing,horse riding, bird watching etc. There are many cultural festivales and events throughout the year to enjoy.
Further details
We specialise in assisting people house hunt - please contact us for further details.
Long winter lets can be arranged in the Centrally heated gite for families re-locating to the area.
Conditions
25 % deposit is taken at the time of the reservation. The balance is to be paid 8 weeks before the holiday starts.
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: Euros €
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Period
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Nightly rate
Minimum stay
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Weekend
Low Season [ Winter ]
4 Oct 08
26 Apr 09
500£ 394
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1 Week
Mid Season [Spring]
26 Apr 09
20 Jun 09
800£ 630
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1 Week
High Season [Summer]
20 Jun 09
12 Sep 09
1300£ 1,024
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1 Week
21
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE IS A LOVELY THIRD BEDROOM THAT CAN BE RENTED IN THE GITE FOR A SMALL SUPPLEMENT OF 250 Euros PER WEEK. THIS BEDROOM HAS A KING SIZED BED,AND EITHER A COT OR SMALL CHILDS BED CAN BE PROVIDED. IT LINKS TO BATHROOM 2.
Easter fortnight is charged at 900 Euros per week
Christmas 2008 is charged at 750 Euros per week
Long Winter lets can be arranged for house hunting trips-tariff for 1 month or more by arrangement.
4 weeks @ 1500 Euros between October and the Spring + heating and EDF.
3 months @ 3900 Euros " " " " " " " " " " " "
Guestbook
The first three couples who rented out gite in Montels ,all ended up buying property in the same village-so this is probably the best recommendation we have for an amazing location and place to live and enjoy.
Availability notes
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Contact owner
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Contact details for home 41366
Please mention Holiday Lettings
Name:
Jacqueline De Marigny
Tel:
+33 (0)563 332496
Mobile:
+33 (0)686 654844
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Contact Notes: By e-mail at any time
Advertiser joined: 22 Nov 2007 This property added: 22 Nov 2007