Holiday Cottage Tarn, Les Tournesols, Gaillac, France

Les Tournesols

...ref.no: 1650

Accommodation (Self Catering Cottage, sleeps: 6)

Kitchen oven gas hob microwave dishwasher fridge freezer	Bedrooms 3 bedrooms 1 double bed 2 single beds 2 bunk beds	Bathrooms 1 ensuite 1 bathroom	Laundry washing machine iron+board
Entertainment tv(satellite) DVD player	Outdoors private garden pool table & chairs sun loungers barbecue parking

Les Tournesols sleeps 6 in great comfort in 3 bedrooms.

One double bedded room, one twin-bedded room and one bunk-bedded room
Each room is individually decorated, has ample storage space.
The double bedroom has an en-suite shower room, wash basin & W.C.
The second bathroom has a bath with shower-over and wash basin.
There is an additional separate W.C.
The spacious open-plan Living and dining room, with three large windows looking onto the pool and beyond to spectacular views, has a stone fireplace (wood is provided for those cooler evenings) and comfortable seating.
A television and DVD player are provided with a good selection of films.
It also has a digibox with Sky free-to-air channels.
The Kitchen area is extremely well-equipped with gas cooker, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, microwave, coffee maker, kettle and other useful appliances.
The utility room has a washing machine, tumble dryer, iron & board.
Linen and towels are supplied (except pool towels).
There is electric heating for winter lets.
There is the possibility of hiring an extra double bedroom and luxury ensuite bathroom in the annex, please consult us for availabilities & pricing

Locality (close to: Gaillac)

In the summer, music festivals are held in the prestigious surroundings of the 12th century cathedral of ALBI, birth town of the artist Toulouse Lautrec.
GAILLAC, LISLE SUR TARN and RABASTENS through their typically fortified architecture will give you a taste of the middle ages with their handsome brick façades, half-timbered houses, and arcaded town squares.
Enjoy a stroll through the interesting & colourful street-markets to stock up on the fresh local produce. Tuesday & Friday are GAILLAC’s market days while Saturday is market day for RABASTENS, and Sunday for LISLE/TARN.
Some of the best vineyards are to be found in the GAILLAC region, one of the oldest wine producing areas in France, originally planted by the Romans. We recommend some great winetasting tours, sampling GAILLAC's high quality wines.
Beyond the GAILLAC vineyards, and their gently undulating hills, hikers will take pleasure in walking through the large forests of the Grésigne and Sivens.
The medieval village of CORDES is a gem of Gothic architecture on its « sugar loaf » 110m high, while the fairy-tale medieval walled city of CARCASSONNE, one hour away, is breathtaking.
"Arguably the best course we have ever played !!" ... There are four excellent championship golf courses all about 20/30 mins away, (Golf Albi Lasbordes, Golf de Florentin-Gaillac, Golf des Etangs de Fiac, Golf de Palmola Buzet/Tarn).
Further south lies CASTRES, the Venice of the Tarn, with its canal, gardens and museum dedicated to the works of Goya.
When you tire of the rural delights of the TARN, why not visit pink-bricked TOULOUSE (“La Ville Rose”), with its beautiful squares, chic shops and many art galleries.
Though vibrant and cosmopolitan, TOULOUSE has a laid-back village-like atmosphere, and a relaxed pace of life. You will enjoy watching the world go by at the numerous pavement cafés in the Place Capitole, the city's heart since the 12th Century.
The Canal du Midi, a World Heritage Site, running from the Atlantic to the Mediterranean, passes through TOULOUSE and is a great place to spend a day.
For the more technically minded you can visit the Space City “Cité de L'Espace” with MIR station, Ariane space rocket prototype and interactive games, making it also an interesting and unusual day trip for the children.
The famous MILLAU VIADUCT built to carry the A75 motorway, a stunning 2500 metres long & 340 metres high (topping the Eiffel Tower by 23 metres) over the charming town of Millau is the highest & largest cable stayed vehicular bridge in the world and is only under an hour and a half drive away.
For longer day trips the PYRÉNÉES are 2 hours away, the nearest MEDITERRANEAN beach (Narbonne Plage) is just under 2 hours and the ATLANTIC Ocean at Biarritz is 3 hours.

Les Tournesols Picture Gallery (click to enlarge)

Private pool

Main Double Bedroom

Twin Bedroom

Kitchen

Sitting Room

Terrace & BBQ

Facilities in a Nutshell

week: Fri-Fri

sleeps: 6

s.catering:

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countryside:

walking:

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Tariff Information

Tariff Range: from 750 EUR per week

Bookings for couples or bookings for over three weeks enjoy a 20% discount.
(except in high season)

INCLUDED FOR YOUR COMFORT & EASE
# Full linen and towels (except pool towels).
# Welcome hamper with locally produced artisan food products and a good bottle of Gaillac wine.
# A TV and DVD player with a selection of films, and a digibox with Sky free-to-air channels (you may bring your Sky card for full Sky channels).
# Cot and highchair are available if required, but please bring your own cot linen.
# All utilities and local tourism taxes.
# Well behaved Pets are welcome !...
# HEATING is provided in all the rooms for WINTER LETS.

OPTIONAL SERVICES FOR GUESTS
We are able to offer some additional services to make your holiday even more relaxing.
These are charged locally as and when you require them...
# First Shop Service : to make your arrival more relaxed by not having to dash to a supermarket (French supermarkets do not usually open on Sunday and rarely open later than 7pm on Saturdays).
# Large pool towels & lounger cushions Hire.
# GPS Hire : pre-programmed circuits with tourist attractions & popular destinations, wine tasting cellars, restaurants, etc...
# Bike Hire.
# Babysitting : with 48 hours notice we can provide babysitting cover should you wish to go out for an evening.
# Dog minding.

LONG TERM RENTALS available on request, from the period of October to May.
(ideal for house hunting or just a relaxing change of scenery !)
Please contact us regarding AVAILABILITY & OUR SPECIAL RATES.

Availability Calendar

(for weekly bookings the changeover day is Friday)