Tarn holiday farmhouse: Castelnau de Montmiral

Lovely Stone Farmhouse in the Tarn with Pool, Gardens, and Total Privacy

Tarn farmhouse rental - Lasserre
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Description Farmhouse, 2500 sq. ft.,
4 Bedrooms, Sleeps 8, 3 Bathrooms
Facilities rural, pool, garden, pets considered, internet access
Rates per property (GBP)
£300 - £1,500/week 
William and Allison Woolston
+1 520-344 9867
Speaks: English, French, Spanish, Italian
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Photos and Description of this Tarn holiday farmhouse 4 Bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, sleeps 8; private pool; total privacy and seclusion

Approached by a long avenue, this beautiful old stone farmhouse sits in total seclusion on five acres of garden and wooded hillside. Spread out before it lies a panorama of rolling countryside, woodland, vineyards and, on clear days, the distant peaks of the Pyrenees. The house itself is charming. While retaining the beauty and simplicity of an 18th century farmhouse, Lasserre is a very comfortable family home. The rooms are graced with original hand hewn beams, heavy oak doors, and original plaster walls with exposed beams and lovely old terracotta floors. This house is our home for a portion of the year and consequently has been furnished to a comfortably high standard with favorite pictures and books, antique family furniture, and quality appliances. This area of Southwest France, the Tarn, is a particularly pretty and unspoilt region. The countryside is a patchwork of vineyards, maize, sunflowers and woodland dotted with ancient farmhouses and historic towns.
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Living Room
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Pool
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Tarn farmhouse rental - Master bedroom

Master bedroom

Location: Tarn in France

Nearest Airport: Toulouse at 80 Kilometres
Nearest Ferry: Calais/Cherbourg at 960 Kilometres
Nearest Train: Gaillac at 10 Kilometres
Nearest Motorway: Gaillac at 10 Kilometres
Nearest Beach: beach at 300.0 Kilometres
Car: necessary
Lasserre is located in a particularly pretty and unspoilt part of Southwest France. This is the area of Bastide towns such as Cordes sur Ciel and Carcassonne, fortified hill towns rising up into the sky with enchanting twisting streets and covered market places. There are fields of grapes, sunflowers, and cattle. The countryside rolls gently up to the Forêt de la Grésigne, the largest oak forest in Europe. Lasserre sits on a hill looking toward the south over woodland, pastures and sunflowers. There is an abundance of wildlife, including two resident falcons. Lasserre benefits from total seclusion surrounded by nothing but forest, fields, and vineyards. We are just a few minutes drive from the pretty town of Castelnau de Montmiral with a boulangerie, small shops, pharmacy, café, post office and excellent restaurant. The market town and wine centre of Gaillac is about ten minutes away with shops, restaurants and cafés. The cultural centres of Albi and Toulouse are within 45 minutes.

Availability for this holiday farmhouse rental in Tarn, France

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Nov 3, 2009
Changeover Day: flexible
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Rental Rates for this holiday farmhouse in Tarn, France

Rental Basis:
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Rental rates quoted in:
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Rental Rates
Dates Rates
Name of Period Begins Ends Weekly Week
Night		 Weekend
Night		 Minimum Stay
Winter 01 November 2009 - 28 February 2010 £300 - - 1 Month
Spring 01 March 2010 - 30 April 2010 £800 - - 2 Weeks
Early Summer 01 May 2010 - 31 May 2010 £1,000 - - 1 Week
Summer 01 June 2010 - 15 July 2010 £1,200 - - 1 Week
High Summer 16 July 2010 - 03 September 2010 £1,500 - - 2 Weeks
Autumn 04 September 2010 - 31 October 2010 £1,000 - - 1 Week

Please Note: The owner of this property accepts payment in the original currency specified (British Pounds), before use of conversion tool. The conversion tool is provided for your convenience only. The owner may accept other currencies if specifically agreed in advance.

Additional information about rental rates

  • Rate quoted for occupancy by 6. Addtional £100 per person per week for up to maximum of 8 occupants.
    Linens and pool towels included.
    Routine after stay cleaning included in rental.
    A deposit of one third is payable on booking, the balance to be paid eight weeks prior to the start of your holiday. Payment can be by cheque or direct bank transfer in sterling or euros.
    Telephone/ damage deposit of £250. (Additional damage deposit of £250 for stays with pets.)
    The cost of local calls is included in the rental and there is free unlimited internet access.
  • Additional charge for heat, based on consumption, from 1 October to 1 May.

Accommodation and facilities for this holiday farmhouse rental in Tarn, France

Property Type:
  • farmhouse (detached)
Accommodation Type:
  • self-catering
Floor Area:
  • 2500 sq. ft.
Location Type:
  • rural
Theme:
  • away from it all
  • family
General:
  • telephone
  • central heating
  • linen provided
  • towels provided
Kitchen:
  • dish washer
  • fridge
  • freezer
  • oven
  • microwave
  • washing machine
  • clothes dryer
  • 4 ring stove
  • hob
Living Room:
  • fireplace
  • tiled stove
  • comfy seating for 9 people
Dining:
  • dining area
  • seating for 8 people
Bathrooms:
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Bathroom 1 - Toilet, Bath with Shower, Bidet, En suite. Heated towel bar.
    Bathroom 2 - Toilet, Bath with Shower, Large bright family bathroom with heated towel bar.
    Bathroom 3 - Toilet, Shower Enclosure, En suite. Ground floor. Heated towel bar.
  • All bathrooms have modern fittings with Grohe showers, loads of pressure and abundant hot water. Heated towel bars. Locally produced olive oil soaps and towels provided.
Bedrooms:
  • 4 bedrooms, sleeps maximum of 8 people
  • Bedroom 1 - 1 Large Double Bed, Master bedroom suite with sitting area and dressing room
    Bedroom 2 - 2 Single Bed
    Bedroom 3 - 2 Single Bed
    Bedroom 4 - 1 Double Bed
  • Upstairs: Master Bedroom Suite– A wonderful, spacious master bedroom suite with dressing room approached by its own private stone staircase. With queen size bed, sitting area, wood burning stove, and en suite bathroom . Separate staircase to: Bedroom 2 - Two single beds. View to south. Original brick chimney and hearth. Bedroom 3 -Two single antique iron beds. Large, bright family bathroom with bath/shower and heated towel bar. Landing with desk and computer. Unlimited high speed internet access. Unlimited free phone service to fixed lines in Europe and the US. Downstairs: Bedroom - Double bed and en suite shower room.
Entertainment:
  • DVD
  • radio
  • TV
  • satellite or cable
  • video player
  • stereo system
  • CD
  • audio tape player
Internet Access:
  • wireless broadband
  • computer available
  • ISDN access
  • internet access
Outside:
  • barbecue
  • parking
  • garage
  • garden
  • 4 garden chairs
  • 4 bicycles
Swimming Pools:
  • private pool
  • outdoor pool
Suitability:
  • pets considered
  • children welcome
  • long term rentals available
Local Activities:
  • swimming
  • tennis
  • walking
  • cycling
  • fishing
  • horse riding
  • golf
  • mountain biking
Notes: Living Room - L-shaped room with terracotta floor, large comfortable couches and arm chairs, woodstove, TV, SKY satellite, DVD/VCR, stereo and a collection of videos/DVDs for all ages. Large selection of books and games. Kitchen - Lovely big eat-in kitchen with terracotta floor and fireplace. Gas hob, electric oven, large fridge/freezer, coffee maker, dishwasher and microwave. A lovely old pigeonnier forms one side of the courtyard in front of the house. A large stable attached at the side of the house acts as storage for bicycles, boules, and table tennis. In the sunny courtyard in front of the house, a large table and umbrella provide a relaxing spot for meals, and there is a large charcoal Weber grill. The 10 meter x 5 meter swimming pool sits in a private garden near the house; the depth graduates from 4 to 5 feet. There are lounge chairs as well as additional seating and small tables. Shade is provided by a pergola with a dining table and chairs. Pool towels are provided.

Further details for this holiday farmhouse rental in Tarn, France

Other features : Table tennis, boules and bicycles in a range of sizes. Games for children of all ages. Ample amounts of garden furniture and sun loungers. Two separate outdoor dining areas: one in the courtyard in front of the house looking out over the vineyards and countryside and one under the pergola at the pool. Laundry room with Bosch washer and dryer, iron, ironing board, laundry sink and pantry storage area.

How to spend your time: In this area of Southwest France, there are wonderful cathedrals to visit such as Albi and Toulouse; historic towns to explore; vineyards for wine tasting; beautiful, quiet roads for cycling; forests for walking; markets full of fresh produce and regional specialities;.and rivers for canoeing and fishing. Or one can do nothing but enjoy the peace and tranquility at Lasserre:coffee and croissants outside in the morning; lunch under the pergola at the pool with with fresh cheeses and produce from the market; dinner cooked on the barbecue and eaten at the table in the courtyard while falcons circle overhead. Books, both serious and not so, games, DVDs, videos, good food and wine - all combine to make an idyllic family holiday or a quiet retreat.

Additional Services: Welcome packet with wine, coffee, jam, etc. All linens provided. Maid service available at 15 euros/hour. Baby cot available on request. Baby sitting can be arranged. Central heating for year round use. Computer provided with free unlimited wireless high speed internet access. Unlimited free calling to fixed lines in Europe and the US.

Other Activities: canoeing.

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Reviews for this holiday farmhouse rental in Tarn, France

Rating
5 out of 5

Shangri-La in South West France

Richard M somerset, england
Review Submitted: July 6, 2009 Date of Stay: June 2009
We are staying at Lasserre and simply felt compelled to drop a quick recommendation to say how much we love the place. It has the most peaceful, tranquil atmosphere which is perfect for anyone seeking solitude and rejuvenation in idyllic rural surroundings. The delightful gardens are at the moment full of scented lavender and bound by beautiful countryside where the fields are full of golden corn and vineyards.

The nearest bastide town, Castlenau is typical of many beautiful villages in this area and has plenty to stimulate the eye and a great restaurant is found at the Hotel de Consul. There also is a well stocked local store with everything you might need.

We have never stayed anywhere quite so well equipped and the house is furnished extremely tastefully. We slept in the spacious master bedroom suite which is very beautifully laid out with white linen and comfortable old victorian bed - the height of unpretensious luxury!

My wife and I went out for a cycle ride down to the delightful hamlet of St Jerome this morning ....... quite heavenly. We so appreciate touches like allowing the guests to use the absent owners bikes......what fun!

I'm writing this note on my laptop by the pool as a diversion to composing a score to my next movie, whilst my wife luxuriates in the warm July sun. On returning indoors, a wi-fi cyber connection is on hand for all those needing a point of communication.

Whilst we made this trip sans chickadee - there is plenty here to keep a family with children entertained with space for all.

We leave on Wednesday and return to Somerset, England whence our hectic lives resume but we wanted to say thank you.

Apologies f this review seems over enthusiastic - it's written with sincerity.

Highly recommended by two very happy Lasserrettes!
Richard & Suzi
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5 out of 5

spring and autumn stays

christineM Esher, Surrey
Review Submitted: January 12, 2009 Date of Stay: January 2008
We stayed at Lasserre twice in both spring and autumn 2005/6 for 6 weeks at a time and had the most marvellous break. The house is beautifully appointed and well equipped in a gorgeous area of the midi pyrenees. The surrounding farmland and peaceful setting gave us the most tranquil environment for our holidays. The owners were helpful and made sure we had all we needed, we particularly enjoyed the very private pool. The close access to Castelnau de Montimiral and Gaillac made shopping and eating out easy. Highly recommended for both old and young, a truly delightful property.
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