Long term lets (over 1 month) Short-breaks (4 days or less)
Changeover day:
Flexible
Access:
Car advised Nearest amenities: 2 km
Notes:
Sorry - no pets allowed Suitable for children No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
Built in 1810, using the red brick typical of the architecture around Toulouse, the Chateau Dufond has recently been entirely restored in keeping with its original style. It is flanked by two towers and a dovecote and has large windows which let in plenty of light and air. Surrounded by a hectare of gardens facing the Pyrenees, it lies just outside the village of Tarabel, 25 kms from the centre of Toulouse.
The countryside here is a cross between the gentle hills of Aquitaine and the Mediterranean landscape of Languedoc, threaded with country lanes, and sprinkled with hillside houses that has earned it the nickname 'Little Tuscany'. Almost all of the bedrooms are en-suite and Chateau Dufond also benefits from a private pool with plenty of outdoor terracing to dine on.
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The Midi-Pyrenees / Haute-Garonne region
There are essential shops nearby, and restaurants such as the Auberge du Poids Public in St Félix Lauragais (15 kms), Tirou in Castelnaudary (35 kms), La Table du Marché in Castanet Tolosan (15 kms) and the Auberge du Bout du Monde in Verdun-en-Lauragais (45 kms), as well as a huge choice of restaurants in Toulouse at very reasonable prices.
Toulouse area
There are four golf courses within a range of 30 kms, tennis courts (4 kms) and lots of places to walk or cycle around us. The Montagne Noire (30kms) is especially good for hiking and riding.
There are hire boat bases along the Canal du Midi and swimming and windsurfing on the Lac de St Ferréol. Carcassonne and its medieval Cité is only 45mn drive from Tarabel.
Toulouse is a lively university city with a lovely old part and good shopping.
Balcony / Terrace, Private outdoor pool (unheated), Private garden, BBQ
Access:
Parking space
Further details indoors: Chateau Dufond consists of the main house with seven bedrooms and a neighbouring apartment (two bedrooms) that are rented together for groups of up to 20 (comfortable for up to 16 adults + children).
Main house: - There are five double bedrooms, 2 with en suite bathrooms, on the ground floor, and two further doubles upstairs that share a bathroom with a shower. All the bedrooms are spacious, tastefully furnished and decorated, and have comfortable beds. - The house has two entrances - the first is through French-windows from the terrace, leading into a long hallway. The other, on the other side of the house and sheltered by an ancient cedar, leads to a bedroom with beautiful old tiled floors and a large wardrobe. - The sitting room has a fireplace, lovely Oregon pine wood floors, and soft yellow walls with painted white panelling. It is furnished with two sofas and armchairs, has books, a piano, a wide screen television and a music system. - The living/dining room and kitchen have exposed stone and brickwork walls in a framework of beams, giving a real sense of space. There are two large farmhouse dining tables that seat ten each. The windows open onto the terrace, with views over the hills and the Pyrenees beyond, where you can eat outside on hot summer days. An old wooden staircase leads to a mezzanine used as an office, but which has room for extra beds if needed. - The kitchen is equipped with everything needed and includes a large refrigerator, a Lacanche cooker with five gas rings and a large oven, a microwave, a dishwasher, coffee maker and Kenwood-Chef. There is an adjoining pantry used for grocery storage with a washing machine and dryer. - The old billiard room has a single bed, an armoire, wooden floors and a black marble fireplace.
Apartment: - The living room has French windows which look onto the south and west side of the garden, and beautiful country views beyond. It has terracotta tiled floors and a rose marble fireplace, and is comfortably furnished with two sofas, armchairs and a pedestal table. - The kitchen is fully equipped and includes a microwave, washing machine and dryer, and a farmhouse table with assorted chairs for eight people. - There are two double bedrooms each with a bathroom. One of the rooms has a fireplace and stairs, leading to an office on the first floor which has a day bed. A cot and television are available on request.
Further details outdoors: The terrace, furnished with teak tables, chairs and sun loungers, extends along the whole of the south side of the house. Shaded by a one hundred year old Sophora tree, and Sycamore and Catalpa trees, it overlooks the terraced swimming pool (10x5 metres), which is surrounded by a hedge to ensure the safety of young children.
Further details
- Security deposit: €1500. This is paid on arrival and will be refunded in full after departure subject to damage inspection. - Linen & towels: All linen and bath towels are included in the rental price. - Energy costs: Extra charges outside of the summer. - End of stay cleaning: Included. Please leave the property in the state that you found it. - Arrival time: 4pm onwards. - Departure time: 10am. - Pets: No pets allowed. - Smoking: No smoking in the property.
Please note that full property descriptions, photographs, availability & prices are kept up to date on my website which you can visit by clicking on my personal website link below.
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: British £
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Low season
27 Jun 08
1 Jul 09
2600£ 2,600
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1 Jul 09
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3400£ 3,400
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.
Availability notes
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