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Moissac house boat rental - 'Da vinci' in the Port of Moissac
Moissac house boat rental - 'Da vinci' in the Port of Moissac
  • Moissac house boat rental - 'Da vinci' in the Port of Moissac
    Moissac house boat rental - The Port of Moissac
    Moissac house boat rental - The open plan galley kitchen and wheelhouse
    Moissac house boat rental - The cosy main cabin
    Moissac house boat rental - En-suite shower in bedroom
    Moissac house boat rental - The bedroom with en-suite shower
  • Moissac house boat rental - The veiw from the river Tarn mooring
    Moissac house boat rental - Ex-admiralty harbour launch 'Da Vinci'
    Moissac house boat rental - A view fom the deck in the port
Weekly Rate (GBP) £400 - £600
Monthly Rate £1,300 - £2,000
  • Bedrooms1
  • Sleeps2
  • 1 Bathroom
  • , 1 Separate WC

Photos and Description of this Moissac holiday house boat
Static boat,sleeps 2,with pretty canal or river views, moored in quiet location

Ex circa 1940's British Admiralty harbour launch,newly restored and permanently moored in the pretty port of Moissac.

Da Vinci is 11m long and 3.6 m wide and built of mahogany and teak. she is connected to mains electricity and water.

The main bedroom is at the front of boat and has approx 9 sq m of space, full size double bed, en -suite shower, dressing table, small hanging space, built in cupboard and a under bed storage area.

There is a separate toilet and wash room.

The main cabin is approx 7.5 M2 and has U-shaped sofa, table, and another slightly smaller sofa.

The wheelhouse has a bar table, fold-away chairs and a 360 degree view of the port.

The galley kitchen is fully equipped with fridge, small gas oven and hob and microwave.

The deck area is approx 15 sq m and has a table, chairs, parasols and sun beds.

For more details on Da Vinci check out our other website.

Overview Photos Location Availability Rates Accommodations Reviews (4)
Moissac house boat rental - 'Da vinci' in the Port of Moissac

'Da vinci' in the Port of Moissac

Moissac house boat rental - The Port of Moissac

The Port of Moissac

Moissac house boat rental - The open plan galley kitchen and wheelhouse

The open plan galley kitchen and wheelhouse

Moissac house boat rental - The cosy main cabin

The cosy main cabin

Moissac house boat rental - En-suite shower in bedroom

En-suite shower in bedroom

Moissac house boat rental - The bedroom with en-suite shower

The bedroom with en-suite shower

Moissac house boat rental - The veiw from the river Tarn mooring

The veiw from the river Tarn mooring

Moissac house boat rental - Ex-admiralty harbour launch 'Da Vinci'

Ex-admiralty harbour launch 'Da Vinci'

Moissac house boat rental - A view fom the deck in the port

A view fom the deck in the port

Overview Photos Location Availability Rates Accommodations Reviews (4)
Nearest Airport : Toulouse at 70 Kilometres
Nearest Ferry : St.Marlo at 650 Kilometres
Nearest Train : Moissac at 2 Kilometres
Nearest Motorway : Castelsarrasin at 7 Kilometres
Nearest Beach : Arcachon at 236 Kilometres
Nearest Barpub : Moissac town center at 0.5 Kilometres
Nearest Ski : Axe- le- Thermes at 170 Kilometres
Nearest Golf : Espalais at 20 Kilometres
Nearest Restaurant : Moissac town center at 0.5 Kilometres
Car: recommended

Approximately 45 minutes drive from Toulouse airport, Moissac is a small medieval town built along the banks of the river Tarn. It is famous for its Romanesque abbey and cloisters which are now classified as a UNESCO world heritage site. Moissac is an important stop over for pilgrims going to Santiago de Compostela. There are plenty of restaurants and cafes as well as the usual shops, a cinema and a lively weekend market. There is a train station in town with daily connections to Montauban, Toulouse, Agen and Bordeaux. The Canal du Midi runs through town and there are beautiful walks,cycle rides and fishing along it's banks. In the summer there are plenty of boating activities on the river, including water skiing and canoeing. By car, the possible day trips are endless, e.g.. Rocomadour,Cahors, St.Cirq Lapopie, Albi, St Antonin Noble sur Val to name but a few. For wine fans Moissac is in the centre of some of France's most famous wine growing areas: Bordeaux Gaillac, Buzet and Cahor

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Changeover Day: Saturday
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Rental rates for this holiday house boat in Moissac, Tarn-et-Garonne

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mid 1 May 2012 30 Jun 2012 £500 - - - - £1,700 - 1 Week
high 1 Jul 2012 31 Aug 2012 £600 - - - - £2,000 - 1 Week
mid 1 Sep 2012 31 Oct 2012 £500 - - - - £1,700 - 1 Week
low 1 Nov 2012 31 Dec 2012 £400 - - - - £1,300 - 1 Week

Please Note: The owner of this property accepts payment in the original currency specified (British Pound), 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

  • Security deposit of 650 Euro and electricity charge of .70 cents per unit used, gas is inclusive in rental fee.

    Full payment must be paid at time of booking, security deposit to be paid on arrival and will be fully reimbursed on departure if no damaged has occurred.

    Taxe de sejour 0.20 centimes per day per person to be paid to port office at end of stay.
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Accommodation and facilities for this holiday house boat in Moissac in Tarn-et-Garonne

Property Type:
  • house boat
Accommodation Type:
  • self-catering
Floor Area:
  • 35 m²
Location Type:
  • town
  • waterfront
Theme:
  • romantic
  • away from it all
General:
  • local activities guide
  • toilet paper
  • air-conditioning
  • linen provided
  • towels provided
Kitchen:
  • fridge
  • oven
  • microwave
  • 4 ring stove
  • cooking utensils
  • coffee maker
Bathrooms:
  • 1 Bathroom
  • , 1 Separate WC
  • Bathroom 1 - Shower Enclosure
    Bathroom 2 - Toilet
  • The shower is en-suite with the bedroom and the toilet / wash room are separate.
Bedrooms:
  • 1 Bedroom, Sleeps 2
  • Bedroom 1 - 1 Large Double Bed
Internet Access:
  • internet access
  • wireless broadband
Outside:
  • wooden decking
  • parking on street
  • boat
  • 2 garden chairs
Suitability:
  • non smoking only
  • long term rentals available
  • not suitable for children
  • not suitable for elderly or infirm
  • pets not allowed
  • wheelchair inaccessible
Onsite Equipment:
  • deck chairs
Attractions:
  • churches
  • cinemas
  • library
  • marina
  • museums
  • theme parks
  • water parks
  • laundrette - not serviced
  • restaurants
  • winery tours
  • zoo
Leisure Activities:
  • walking
  • scenic drives
  • horse riding
  • bird watching
  • paddle boating
Local Services & Businesses:
  • massage therapist
  • medical services
  • ATM/bank
  • fitness centre
  • groceries
  • hospital
  • laundrette - serviced
Sports & Adventure Activities:
  • tennis
  • sailing
  • cycling
  • fishing
  • golf
  • water skiing
  • fly fishing
  • freshwater fishing
  • hiking
Notes: WiFi is available from the port office at a small fee. Taxe de sejour 20 centimes per day - per person payable to to port office at the end of the stay.

Further details for this holiday house boat rental in Moissac, France

Watching the world go by: Life aboard a boat is a very unique experience, although Da Vinci is stationary it is still a great pleasure to sit back and relax on her deck and watch the daily life of the canal go on around you. should you prefer the views of the river tarn, which is an even more get away from it all experience we can easily move Da Vinci for you. (weather and river conditions permitting). Around the port where Da Vinci is moored is a very quiet residential area, access is only for house and boat owners, is it easy to park and free. Da Vinci has low headroom in places. (it is not much different to an old style cottage)

Art lessons: Private art lessons for all levels of ability can be arranged with myself as I am professional artist.

our other website : We have our own website with more details about Da Vinci and the area.

Also on this site, it shows our other 1 bedroom gite in the centre of Moissac. At a lower price than Da vinci, it is approx 150 Euro - 200 Euro a week. It is right next to the abbey Peter and less than a minutes walk into town. It has a little kitchenette and access to our walled garden with plenty of shady trees to relax in, on those hot days in the summer.

We also have BBQ facilities which can be used.

Other Activities:

wine tasting at local vineyards, gliding and powered flying

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Reviews for this holiday house boat rental in Moissac, France

Romantic gite boat moored on Canal du Midi
average rating of 5.0 based on 4 reviews
business
Romantic gite boat moored on Canal du Midi
http://www.holiday-rentals.co.uk/p430621
+0033 (0)4-89080232
Moissac Tarn-et-Garonne
David & Lesley
West Midlands
5

We spent a weekend on a the Da vinci.

Review Submitted: December 10, 2009 Date of Stay: October 2009
We have recently spent a weekend in France, staying aboard the
"Da vinci". My wife and l got to hear about the Da vinci through a friend who quite often rents boats when he and his wife are in France. He was very impressed with the manner in which the boat had been completely restored from the original : Admiralty Habour Boat from the wwII, to a very comfortable, well equipped boat.

I can onyl add my thoughts on the restoration as being Totally First Class. We were shown photos of the of boat before work began on its restoration; then those taken during the work to conclusion. l wonder - Paul, did you just build a New Boat from scratch?

Never the less, we had a wonderful weekend, the weather was good and we, do plan to rent the Da vinci again next year Spring.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Romantic Getaway
Rating
5 out of 5
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Helpful votes: 9/9
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Romantic gite boat moored on Canal du Midi
http://www.holiday-rentals.co.uk/p430621
+0033 (0)4-89080232
Moissac Tarn-et-Garonne
colin & pip
Austrlia
5

Relaxing few days aboard Da Vinci

Review Submitted: May 31, 2011 Date of Stay: May 2011
This was a fabulous experience, living on a small old British naval launch in the French river port town of Moissac.
We used the time to recharge our batteries and rest up.
It was great to watch the river and canal traffic drift past, and watch the lock opposite where the boat is berthed.
Not to far from some shops to stock up on supplies, and close to a couple of restaurants if the mood takes to go out for lunch or dinner.
Da Vinci's galley is well equipped and we made dinner most evenings, sitting on deck with a glass of wine.
The accommodation is comfortable and the owner has worked hard to ensure guest will not be disappointed.
Remember this is an old historic boat so you are not living on an super yacht!!
Da Vinci is not for families, elderly or disabled. She serves extremely well for a couple or single person who wants to get away, relax, read, write, rest and romance. It can also be used as a base to visit the local area.
We would have no hesitation to stay there again. Canal life is wonderful!
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Tourists without a Car, Sightseeing, Romantic Getaway
Owner's Response: We are very pleased that you enjoyed your stay on Da Vinci, and would like to thank you both for you kind comments.

Anne-Marie and Paul
Rating
5 out of 5
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Helpful votes: 1/1
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Romantic gite boat moored on Canal du Midi
http://www.holiday-rentals.co.uk/p430621
+0033 (0)4-89080232
Moissac Tarn-et-Garonne
agnese
Riga, Latvia
5

One of the best holidays ever

Review Submitted: October 21, 2010 Date of Stay: October 2010
We stayed on Da Vinci in beginning of October, 2010 and this was one of the most beautiful holidays we ever had. It was different experience, we got the feeling of "canal" life-style and will keep these memories for the rest of our lives.

Da Vinci was very nice, and we felt that it has been loved for every inch. Interior was very nice and the deck provided space for mind. The boat is not very big, but you have everything you need and at a high standart.

We had beautiful long breakfasts on the deck with croisants from local boulangerie and foi gras... The canal was very nice during our breakfast time - usually some 2-3 boats were going through canal gate. One day we spent exploring the canal - gates, canal bridge over the river - that was something amazing, the park nearby and the big rivers. Moissac is nice small town where you can get all basic things. One day we went to mountains. The drive is quite long - ~2,5 hours, but still it is worth going there. One more day we spent driving around coutryside and small bautiful french villages.

Paul and Anne-Marie were excellent hosts - we arrived really late, but they were still waiting and next day they came to visit us and brought local plums and grapes... And the advices they gave about what to see were really helpfull. We wish we could stay longer. Maybe next time!

Thank you, Paul, Anne-Marie and da Vinci!
Best regards,
Agnese
Recommended for:  Adventure Seekers, Sightseeing, Romantic Getaway
Owner's Response: We thank you for your kind review.
Rating
5 out of 5
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Helpful votes: 3/3
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Romantic gite boat moored on Canal du Midi
http://www.holiday-rentals.co.uk/p430621
+0033 (0)4-89080232
Moissac Tarn-et-Garonne
Kirstie
Leicestershire
5

Beautifully restored boat in a great location

Review Submitted: September 6, 2010 Date of Stay: August 2010
We stayed on Da Vinci for one week in August and it was a perfect week. The boat is beautifully restored and well equipped for two people. We sat and watched the world go by on the canal, and in the evenings strolled into Moissac for dinner. The town centre is within easy walking distance. Its location on the canal means that nearby towns can be easily reached by bike. There are also some very interesting places to visit locally by car - if you like architecture, lovely scenery and local markets. Paul and Anne Marie couldn't do enough to help, and were great to deal with.
We will be recommending this to family and friends as it has real novelty value and is a very relaxing place. It's also affordable and purpose built for couples - places like this are few and far between.
Recommended for:  Romantic Getaway
Owner's Response: It gives us a a lot of pleasure to know that Da Vinci is making our guest's who stay aboard happy and have had a great holiday.
Rating
5 out of 5
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Helpful votes: 4/4
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