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Traditional and Charming Farmhouse with Pool in Lavaur, Tarn - LES FIGUIERS

Weekly Rental:From GBP 500 to GBP 1540

Property

Farmhouses

Sleeps

8

Single/Double

6 / 4

Bathrooms

2

Pets

Allowed

Pool

Yes

This charming holiday home itself is rustic and comfortable, and is equipped to cater for your every need. The private garden overlooks farmland and has spectacular views over rolling countryside with the Pyrenees in the distance. The swimming pool is in a secluded south facing position, nestling in the side of the hill, surrounded by a tiled sun terrace with loungers. There is a patio in an elevated position overlooking the pool which enjoys some shade, and is an ideal refreshments area. Mature trees to the front of the house also provide a cool, shady haven to escape the heat at midday.

Lavaur is the nearest town, about 5 miles away, where you'll find a large Intermarche and Super U supermarkets, but you'll enjoy visiting the local shops for all the local specialties. There's an excellent poissonnerie (fishmongers) where you can enjoy "fruit de Mer" with a glass or two of the local Gaillac wine on a small terrace, or you can pick up today's catch for the barbecue. You'll also find a selection of butchers, bakers, delicatessen and many boutiques, and don't miss market day on Saturday morning where you can mingle with the locals, practice your French, absorb the colours, smells and atmosphere, and find some excellent bargains. 


ACCOMMODATION:

GROUND FLOOR

  • Entrance hall - with large sweeping galleried oak staircase.
  • Bedroom 4 - Double bed, wardrobe, built in cupboard, chairs,  traditional red stone floor, window overlooking front garden.
  • Dining room -  Traditional red stone floor, inglenook fireplace, large farmhouse table and chairs (seating 14), two leather armchairs and a 3 seater leather sofa, sideboard and crockery cupboard. Colour TV with English and French satelite, DVD, hi-fi system, window overlooking front garden.
  • Kitchen - Tiled floor, double sink and draining board, large American-style fridge/freezer , dishwasher, microwave, new range style cooker, washing machine, filter coffee machine, and a large range of kitchen equipment and ustensils, window to rear.
  • Shower room - With shower, hand basin and toilet, window to rear.

FIRST FLOOR

  • Large landing - with table and chairs, window overlooking front garden.
  • Bedroom 1 - with double bed and 2 single beds, cot, wardrobe, chest of drawers.  This is a very spacious room and features a red stone floor, window overlooking front garden.
  • Bedroom 2 - with double bed, bunk beds, wardrobe and dressing table.  This room is situated on the corner of the house, with a double aspect, making it a light and airy room, parquet flooring, windows overlooking front garden and open countryside.
  • Bedroom 3 - with double bed, bunk beds, wardrobe. Situated at the rear of the house, this is a cosy room with traditional French parquet flooring, window to rear. 
  • Bathroom - bath with shower and rail, hand basin, toilet, bidet, built-in wardrobe.  This is a spacious room that is ensuite to both the 2nd and 3rd bedrooms.

THE GROUNDS:

The garden measures about half-an-acre and is bordered by open fields, various shrubs and mature trees, giving shade on hot summer days.
The swimming Pool is 12m x 6m, south facing and overlooks breathtaking views. There is also a solar-heated shower, sun loungers, table and chairs with parasol. 
There is excellent lighting round the pool for midnight swim enthusiasts!  The pool is for the use of guests only and is fully maintained throughout the season (April to mid October). The pool area and pool terraces are entirely fenced off for safety. The patio overlooks the pool and features a round stonebuilt table and seating with cushions.

There is a gas barbecue and also a traditional stone barbecue.
Garden Furniture - several garden tables, chairs and parasols.
Bicycles - Keen cyclists are advised to take their own.
Barn - open plan. This is a detached building and it is  used for storing summer furniture and firewood etc.

THE AREA:

The property is situated in the perfect position for peace and quiet, but all the amenities, market towns, historical bastides (fortified towns) and a bustling nightlife are only a short drive away. The nearest village of Briatexte, about 5 minutes drive or a 15 minute cycle ride, you will find bakeries, Chemist, café/restaurant, doctor, post office and dentist can be found. It also has a medieval couvert area where art exhibitions, concerts and local festival gatherings are held throughout the year.

To find one of the super-duper French supermarkets, you need to drive just another 5 minutes on the road to Graulhet, or go to Lavaur or Gaillac where there's a Leclerc, Intermarche and SuperU.

 

 

PHOTOS

Kitchenware Appliances

Cooker/Hob Fridge Freezer Microwave Toaster Kettle Dish Washer High Chair Washing Machine

Fixtures & Equipment

Hairdryer Iron Log Fire TV Terrestrial TV Satellite DVD Player CD Player Internet Access Games Room

External Features

Private Pool - Unheated Private Garden Mountain Views BBQ Sun Loungers : Yes Suitable for Children

Local Attractions

Lavaur is the nearest town, about 5 miles away, where you'll find a large Intermarche and Super U supermarkets, but you'll enjoy visiting the local shops for all the local specialties.

You'll enjoy visiting the many nearby towns and villages. A must trip is to Albi, about 30 minutes drive, the capital city of the Tarn region and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Albi is a small, bustling city with good shops, several excellent restaurants and a great bar and café culture, dominated by a massive pink brick, gothic cathedral overlooking the river Tarn. The birthplace of Toulouse-Lautrec, here you will find in a museum dedicated to the artist the world's largest collection of the artist's work. Albi is a great place to visit during the summer, offering lots of live music, a new theatre with cinema and plenty of cultural experiences, including boat trips and river cruises on the river Tarn, horse drawn carriages rides and a covered market. Walking along it's pretty cobbled streets, you'll soon discover this is a shopper's paradise and a gourmet's delight.

If it is bastides you are interested in, Lautrec, Castelnau de Montmiral, Puycelci, Bruniquel and Cordes to name but a few, are on the doorstep. A little further afield, Cahors, Castres, and Carcassonne are steeped in history and have picture postcard settings.

Nearest bakery: Briatexte

Nearest supermarket: Briatexte-Lavaur-Graulhet And Gaillac

Nearest market: Lavaur

Nearest pharmacy: Briatexte

Nearest bar: Briatexte

Tourist information: Lavaur

Special Rental Conditions

Pets are very welcome but to cover extra cleaning there is a charge of £50.

Prices are inclusive of gas, electricity, linen, pool maintenance and housekeeper visit on changeover day.

A supplement is charged for parties over 8.

A deposit of 25% is required with all bookings, The balance and final payment, plus a damage and cleaning deposit of £350 will become due 8 weeks before the start of the holiday.

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Property Exterior

Private Pool (Unheated):
Yes
Private Garden:
Yes
Mountain Views:
Yes
BBQ:
Yes
Sun Loungers:
Yes
Safe for Children:
Yes

Local Attractions

Lavaur is the nearest town, about 5 miles away, where you'll find a large Intermarche and Super U supermarkets, but you'll enjoy visiting the local shops for all the local specialties.

You'll enjoy visiting the many nearby towns and villages. A must trip is to Albi, about 30 minutes drive, the capital city of the Tarn region and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Albi is a small, bustling city with good shops, several excellent restaurants and a great bar and café culture, dominated by a massive pink brick, gothic cathedral overlooking the river Tarn. The birthplace of Toulouse-Lautrec, here you will find in a museum dedicated to the artist the world's largest collection of the artist's work. Albi is a great place to visit during the summer, offering lots of live music, a new theatre with cinema and plenty of cultural experiences, including boat trips and river cruises on the river Tarn, horse drawn carriages rides and a covered market. Walking along it's pretty cobbled streets, you'll soon discover this is a shopper's paradise and a gourmet's delight.

If it is bastides you are interested in, Lautrec, Castelnau de Montmiral, Puycelci, Bruniquel and Cordes to name but a few, are on the doorstep. A little further afield, Cahors, Castres, and Carcassonne are steeped in history and have picture postcard settings.

Nearest bakery: Briatexte

Nearest supermarket: Briatexte-Lavaur-Graulhet And Gaillac

Nearest market: Lavaur

Nearest pharmacy: Briatexte

Nearest bar: Briatexte

Tourist information: Lavaur

In the area

This Property is situated in Tarn, Midi-Pyrenees

Nearest Airport: Toulouse

Nearest Station: Lavaur or Gaillac

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Please note that the location on this map is an approximate guide, normally to the closest town or village.


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Contact Person: Sue Harman

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