Abri
£1745–£3790 / week
About the home
Wonderful, relaxing....
"Two weeks at Abri was a wonderful, relaxing and enjoyable experience." Allan family, July 2010
This recently renovated property was originally three French farmhouses which have been converted into one beautiful and stylish house by its British owners. The best of all worlds you will find here - period touches (such as the old beams and fireplaces) with modern comforts - underfloor heating, en-suites, and wonderful kitchen. with 6 bedrooms and real touches of luxury, there is plenty of room for 2 or more families to holiday here in great comfort.
Peace of mind for parents
Tots to Travel is an award winning business that helps families with small children and babies to go away on safe, genuinely family friendly holidays. Our approach is unique. Abri, like all the properties that we feature on our website, has been inspected by one of our team of mums to ensure that it is safe and suitable for babies and small children and is as beautiful as it looks in the photos.
Award Winning Customer Service
Our excellent customer service has won awards! We pride ourselves on our helpful and friendly approach and our expert knowledge, giving parents peace of mind to take their small children away on holiday.
| Size: | Sleeps up to 14, 6 bedrooms |
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| Nearest beach: | Lake Beach, 15km |
| Will consider: | Corporate lets Long lets Short breaks |
| Access: | Car advised Wheelchair access Nearest amenities: 1.5km |
| Family friendly? | Suitable for children of all ages Suitable for people with restricted mobility |
| Notes: | May take pets - please enquire No smoking at this property Self-catering |
Facilities
| Luxuries: | Private outdoor pool (heated), Log fire, Internet access, DVD player |
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| Pool: | Private outdoor pool (heated) |
| General: | Central heating, TV, CD player, Satellite TV, Wi-fi available |
| Standard: | Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer |
| Utilities: | Clothes dryer, Dishwasher, Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washing machine |
| Rooms: | 6 Bedrooms, 5 bathrooms of which 1 family bathroom, 3 en suites and 1 shower room |
| Furniture: | Single beds (4), Double beds (4), Cots (2), Dining seating for 12, Lounge seating for 12 |
| Other: | Please check with the advertiser regarding linen and towels Highchair available |
| Outdoors: | Private outdoor pool (heated), Balcony / Terrace, Private garden, BBQ, Bicycles available, Swing set |
| Access: | Wheelchair friendly, Parking space |
Further details indoors:
The children's games room / TV room has a 40 inch TV / DVD, satellite TV and seating (soft flooring can be laid for crawlers!) -which continues through to the hall linking all the other downstairs rooms and which has doors to the back garden.
The kitchen - which is the heart of the house - has been tailor made and can seat 12 adults comfortably for dining. A gas range cooker with Spanish plancha barbecue, American fridge with wine cooler and traditional fireplace really make this kitchen. There's also a professional standard coffee machine, dishwasher and underfloor heating throughout the ground floor, ensuring cosy Winter stays here too.
Walking through from here, you enter the large living room which seats 12 and has lots of sunny windows and a door through to the garden and another open fireplace for cosy Winter days. You can pass through here to a Summer kitchen, shower room and loo - this is ideal for preparing an outside Summer lunch or having a shower straight after your dip in the pool, without having to walk through the house as it links directly to the terrace area and garden.
The first floor has a stunning master double bedroom with dressing room and en-suite bathroom with imported Indian copper bath, independent shower and double copper sinks as well as a loo.
Two further double bedrooms have en-suite shower rooms and loos. There is a fourth double bedroom with wash basin and stairs down to the garden, a single room with pull out under bed (making a twin / double room) and another room with 3'6'' bunk beds. Finally there is a separate bathroom with bath, shower and loo.
Parent Points: Low oven door. For Winter rentals: there are two open fireplaces but guards are provided. One of the double bedrooms has a staircase to the garden (door can be locked at the top). Low upstairs windows have locks on them for safety.
Further details outdoors:
The outside space consists of a large (2 hectares) flat grassy garden edged with trees and bushes, a terrace close to the house for eating and an enclosed heated pool. A toddler could go for quite a distance and still be in your sight! There is also an enclosed grassed garden with a sheltered seating area.
Lovely pool area....
"The garden, outdoor seating areas, and pool area are lovely and all well located for group dining and being able to keep an eye on the children. The pool area is secure and well stocked with comfortable seating and toys." Allan Family, July 2010
A long drive ensures safety for little ones and plenty of privacy.
Along the outside edge of the garden runs a converted disused railway track which is excellent for walking and spotting the local wildlife (lots of red squirrels were about when I was there).
Further details
This property is marketed by Tots to Travel. Contact us through this advert to enquire about this property or to get specific advice for your families' needs. You can also get more information on this and over 300 other personally inspected properties from our website link above. Rentals will be made under the terms and conditions displayed on the Tots to Travel website.
The Midi-Pyrenees / Tarn region


A 25 minute drive will bring you to the lovely town of Castres with its' canals and boat trips - not to mention the excellent restaurants. Just outside Castres is the Parc de Gourjade with its' 53 hectares of relaxing walks, picnic areas, play parks for children and roller skating area. Minigolf, a large swimming complex and a miniature railway are also here.
30 minutes will bring you to Castelnaudry, famous for its' duck cassoulet (delicious!) and the Canal du Midi, great for a day out and a wander by the old trees.
For those that like knights and princesses - take a drive (1 hour) to the Cite and chateau at Carcassonne - this is what Walt Disney's Sleeping Beauty's castle was based on. The cobbled streets are full of characterful restaurants and shops full of knight's armour; the whole place oozes history. You cannot miss a trip to Carcassonne (or any of the other Cathar chateaux in the area - you are only 1 hr 30 mins from here to Rennes le Chateau - think: Da Vinci Code!)
The Lempaut area
The nearby town and market of Revel was not only made famous by the celebrity chef John Burton Race during his year in France but it's also famous for its' antique shops - particularly for old furniture and refurbishing of them - great for window shopping!
Beautiful Mountain Villages
"The surrounding area provided a wide range of entertainment and interest. There is a lovely local lake with beach and watersport facilities, as well as dining opportunities and other entertainment. Nearby mountains provide plenty of lovely sights and recreational opportunities. There are interesting places to visit such as Toulouse and Carcasonne, as well as beautiful mountain villages" Allan Family July 2010
Revel's lake Saint-Ferreol is full of activities for kids - swimming, high wire course, pedaloes, kayaks as well as an educational centre for learning about nutrition; you can visit the farm and discover odeurs at the l'Explorarome.
If the thought of too much sightseeing wears you out, there are also lots of beautiful countryside walks and bike rides right from the door of Abri.
How to get there
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| Airport: | Carcassonne: 56 km |
| Railway: | Castres: 20 km |
The nearest airport is Carcassonne which is about 1 hour drive (Ryanair from UK and Irish airports). Just over an hour's drive is Toulouse airport which is served by numerous carriers (Ryanair, Air France, Aer lingus, BMI Baby, Jet 2 and Thomas Cook). Junction 21 of the A61 is the nearest Autoroute exit.
Activities near Lempaut
Tennis in town
Horse Riding
Golf within 30 mins drive
Fishing
Walking holidays
Rural / countryside retreats
Cycling holidays

Guestbook for Abri
Wonderful, relaxing....
"Two weeks at Abri was a wonderful, relaxing and enjoyable experience." Allan family, July 2010
Lovely pool area....
"The garden, outdoor seating areas, and pool area are lovely and all well located for group dining and being able to keep an eye on the children. The pool area is secure and well stocked with comfortable seating and toys." Allan Family, July 2010
Beautiful Mountain Villages
"The surrounding area provided a wide range of entertainment and interest. There is a lovely local lake with beach and watersport facilities, as well as dining opportunities and other entertainment. Nearby mountains provide plenty of lovely sights and recreational opportunities. There are interesting places to visit such as Toulouse and Carcasonne, as well as beautiful mountain villages" Allan Family July 2010
Rental prices
| Rental prices originally quoted in: British £ | Convert to: |
| Prices for group size 14 | ||||||
| Period | From![]() | To![]() | Weekly![]() | Nightly rate | Minimum stay | |
| Weekday | Weekend | |||||
| 1 Jan 11 | 26 Mar 11 | £ 1515 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 26 Mar 11 | 30 Apr 11 | £ 1745 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 30 Apr 11 | 25 Jun 11 | £ 2525 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 25 Jun 11 | 27 Aug 11 | £ 3790 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 27 Aug 11 | 24 Sep 11 | £ 2525 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 24 Sep 11 | 17 Dec 11 | £ 1745 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 17 Dec 11 | 7 Jan 12 | £ 3275 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 7 Jan 12 | 24 Mar 12 | £ 1515 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 24 Mar 12 | 28 Apr 12 | £ 1745 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 28 Apr 12 | 30 Jun 12 | £ 2525 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 30 Jun 12 | 25 Aug 12 | £ 3790 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 25 Aug 12 | 22 Sep 12 | £ 2525 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 22 Sep 12 | 22 Dec 12 | £ 1745 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 22 Dec 12 | 5 Jan 13 | £ 3275 | - | - | 1 Week | |
The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
Heating / electricity at cost during November - April (meter readings taken.)
Fixed phone line for incoming calls (you can purchase a phone card to make outgoing calls).
The security deposit is £500. Sun shelter available for up to 4 yrs old.
Suitable for wheelchair users-one downstairs room can be used as a bedroom with sofabed, walk-in shower and toilet downstairs.
Personal fitness training on request.

Availability
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