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let in
the Midi-Pyrénées
region of France
Holidays in France
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A newly renovated gîte for rent in an idyllic countryside
location, near the beautiful medieval bastide village of Lautrec
and close to the market towns of Castres and Realmont. Albi, the
capital city of the Tarn is 30 minutes drive away.
The gîte has two bedrooms, one with a balcony, all rooms have
beamed ceilings. There is a kitchen/dining and living area and a
bathroom with full suite. Terrace and BBQ area. Facilities include
Satellite TV, CD, DVD and Wifi.
Linen is provided. Evening meals are available by prior arrangement,
as are bicycles.
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Between Lautrec Village
and Castres
Midi-Pyrénées
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4
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- Dining / Living area with
3 seater settee and armchair, dining table and chairs
coffee tables, console table
- Flat screen TV with
satellite channels (English included), CD, MP3 and DVD player
- View to the field and the garden
on the west side of the house
- kitchen fitted with
washing machine, oven and hob, fridge, microwave, toaster,
coffee maker…
- Balcony Bedroom 1
with pine wardrobe, 2 single beds, bedside cabinets, lamps,
2 armchairs with reading table and lamp
- Bedroom 2 with double
pine bed, chestnut wardrobe, 2 bedside cabinets and lamps,
standard lamp
- Full bathroom suite
with shower over bath
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- The morning terrace
has full sun until around midday.
- There are other terraces
for your use in the orchard garden.
- BBQ, garden and dining
furniture
- Secure parking in
the grounds
- Electric gates and
remote control provided
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property, originally a farmhouse, was first built in the 18th
century.
Set in 1.75 acres of land, on the south side there are views
to the Montagne Noire behind which are the Pyrenees; to the
eastside are views over the orchard towards Lautrec village.
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Just a short walk down the drive is a walking and cycling
trail and close by is a bridle path linking Castres with
Albi.
If it is countryside you like then Olmiere is for you. It
is an ideal place to come to unwind, relax and visit the
beautiful Tarn region, said to be the "little Tuscany".
Horse riding, golf, swimming, sailing, canoeing, off-road
buggies, nature trails and a bird sanctuary are all a short
drive away.
Lautrec (5 kms) is our nearest village (a 'plus
beau village de France'), and is steeped in medieval history.
It has bars, shops and regular summer activities including
outdoor swimming pools for all the family, free live music
evenings in the small amphitheatre. Castres and Realmont
have bustling market days on Saturday and Wednesday respectively.
Albi has the largest red brick built cathedral
in Europe and is home to the famous Toulouse-Lautrec Museum,
where a large collection of the artist's work can be seen
(Toulouse-Lautrec painting below right).
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The beautiful Tarn region is an ideal place to relax and
unwind; said to be a "little Tuscany" in France.
There are a variety of outdoor activities for you to choose
from, such as horse-riding, golf, swimming, sailing, wind
surfing, canoeing, off-road buggies, nature trails and a
bird sanctuary and many more.
Castres is a beautiful town built on the
banks of the River Agout and is just a ten minute drive.
It has a return boat trip from the centre to Parc Gourjade,
where you can spend the day playing golf and park games
or visit the large indoor and outdoor swimming pools and
ice skating at L'Archipel. Or simply take a picnic. For
art lovers, Castres has one of the largest Hispanic collections
in France, at the Goya Museum in the Town Centre.
Albi (photo below left) is the capital
of the Tarn region and the birthplace of the artist Henri
Toulouse-Lautrec. Here you will find the Toulouse-Lautrec
museum displaying many of his most famous works. Albi also
has the largest red brick Cathedral in Europe, the Cathédrale
Ste-Cécile, which dates back to the 13th century.
A must-see! Gaillac is the home of the
local wine. In the month of August you can blend music with
wine tasting at Gaillac's music festivals. If its golf you
love, visit nearby Florentin, which has an 18 hole golf
course in the heart of the Gaillac vineyards.
Lac de St Ferréol. If it’s a relaxing
beach you are looking for, about 30 mins drive is lac de
St Ferréol. For the more energetic it also offers
a range of sporting activities. The historic village of
Cordes sur Ciel dates back to the 15th.C
and is “one of the major Cathar centres”. A
popular tourist destination for a day out and about an hour
drive.
Dating back to the 6th century, the fortified La
Cité in Carcassonne (photo below right)
is simply magical, being steeped in Cathar history. It was
the inspiration for Walt Disney's "Sleeping Beauty",
and provided the perfect place for the back-drop for the
filming of "Robin Hood and the Prince of Thieves".
A visit to Carcassonne's la Cité is unmissible, and
it's only about an hour by car.
Treat yourself to a day out in Toulouse (by
train or car, about an hour). Toulouse is known as the Pink
City and has museums, historical buildings, bars and restaurants
to suit all tastes. It is the home of aviation in France
and houses the Space Centre, ‘Space Experience', a
large and interactive tourist attraction.
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Midi-Pyrénées
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By Air:
Toulouse (with links to/from other European airports),
ba.com, easyjet.com, flybe.com, airfrance.com, Jet2.com.
Driving time approximately an hour.
Carcassonne with Ryanair.com links to UK,
Ireland and Belgium - driving time approximately an hour.
Rodez with ryanair.com links to UK. Driving time approximately
1¾ hours.
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By Road:
Accessible from UK ferry ports and takes approximately 9 hours
driving from Calais, Boulougne sur Mer, St Malo or longer
from Roscoff.
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We will send you detailed directions to SOUTH TARN GITES upon
confirmation of your booking.
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A
booking form will be sent to you by email or post.
Please make cheques (in sterling or euros)
payable to Mr T. M. Savage
The gîte must be left in a clean and
tidy condition - as you found it on arrival. If you wish us
to clean it for you an additional cost of £35 (45€)
will be levied.
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No smoking is permitted
inside the Gîtes.
No Pets
Rental Period
Day of Arrival: from 4.00pm
Day of Departure: by 10.00 am
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We
will contact you to confirm your reservation on receipt of
your deposit or payment in full.
We require a deposit (non-refundable) of 25% of the total
cost of the booking, sent with your booking form. The balance
of the cost is payable 8 weeks prior to the start of your
holiday along with a damage deposit of £100 (130€)
which will be returned within two weeks of your departure.
Payment in full including damage deposit is required for bookings
accepted within 8 weeks of the start of the holiday.
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| SEASONS
& WEEKLY RATES |
April, May and
October 2008
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£310 |
€405 |
| June and September
2008 |
£355 |
€465 |
| July and August 2008 |
£395 |
€515 |
| November 2008 to March 2009 |
£280 |
€355 |
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