La Peyrecout circa 1700 the renovated Corps de Ferme is set in three acres of tranquil hillside, amidst beautiful farms and woodlands in the Tarn region in but within a few minutes of Aveyron and Tarn et Garonne departments in South West France. Le Fleuri is one of three self contained luxury gîte situated in the stone built former barn and grannery.

La Grange (Ref: 9422)
Sleeps 6, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms

Le Cottage Fleuri (Ref: 9639)
Sleeps 4, 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom

Les Soleils (Ref: 9496)
Sleeps 2, 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom

You have use of a private 11 x 6 heated saline swimming pool and separate hot tub/spa where you can enjoy the breathtaking, panoramic views of the surrounding area. Only 5mins away is Laguepie a lively market town famous for its chestnut festival which is situated between the popular bastide towns of Cordes-sur Ciel, Najac and St. Antonin Nobel Val. There are a variety of activities within a few kilometers of the farm including quad biking, canoeing, horse riding, walking and cycling. Situated 94km north-east of Toulouse and 73km from Rodez airports is ideal as a base to explore the South West France.
 

Le Cottage Fleuri is your peaceful retreat situated in the former grannary and has been tastefully converted and equipped to a high standard. The swimming pool and hot tub/spa is just a few yards from the Le Cottage Fleuri and is surrounded by flowerbeds and lawns.

INSIDE LE COTTAGE FLEURI

Sleeping: The gîte comprises of 2 double bedrooms in total. This gives room for up to 4 people. Stylish comfortable double beds are complete with a comforatable quilt and English pillows. The linen sets provided include cotton sheets and pillow cases.

Bathrooms: The gîte has 1 large bathroom upstairs. To pamper yourself, the en-suite bathroom is newly fitted and have large walk-in showers, heated towel rails and twin wash basins. The upstairs bathroom also has a large bath to relax in. Fluffy bath and hand towels, bath mat and even pool towels are provided.

Entertainment: Relax in one of the comfortable sofas and watch English or French Television, play a DVD or listen to one of your own CD's on the stereo system.

There is a large library of books for your use and enjoyment.

Eating and living: There is room for 6 in the living room with log burner can be used to create a comfortable atmosphere.

The open plan kitchen is equipped to a high standard including electric oven and fitted gas hob, dishwasher, large fridge with useful size freezer compartment, microwave and kettle, as well as kitchen linen. A good range of stainless steel saucepans and quality knife set in a block are provided, for pleasure and ease of use.

To prepare food you will find a cooker, an oven, a microwave, a fridge, a freezer, a kettle, a toaster. You will also find a dish washer, a clothes drier, an iron and ironing board. There is plenty cutlery, crockery, glassware and cooking utensils.

HeatingThere ia log burner in the living area and central heating throughout the cottage provided during the months required (Normally November - March).

Internet: WiFi & Ethernet Internet Access Available. Just bring your computer.

Smoking:Smoking is not allowed inside.

Safety:Smoke Alarms are installed.

OUTSIDE LE COTTAGE FLEURI

Le Cottage Fleuri has two separate entrances and lighting with outdoor space in the garden for your evening meals or barbeque.

Ouside Cusine: A babecue and utensils is provided for your use.

Outside Furnitue: There is a table and four chairs.

Swimming Pool: The 11x6 heated saline (saltwater) swimming pool is an ideal place to relax during the day. There are comfortable sun loungers, parasols and a large abri providing a shady area to relax in. At night the pool really comes alive with the underwater lights truly bring out the best of the blue mosaics. In July and August the water temperature is routinely around 26-28 degs C. The swimming pool fully complies with recent French safety legislation.

Spa / Hot Tub: Relax in the evening with a glass of bubbly in our new Spa / Hot tub. The natural way to relax and unwind... feel the benefits!

EVERYTHING YOU REQUIRE WAITING FOR YOU

No need to make your beds....Your comfortable bed will be waiting, made-up with cool cotton sheets and pillow cases for a super nights rest.

Travel light......All bath, hand and swimming towels provided so you can travel light.

Join us for a meal.....On an evening , if you wish, join us for a complimentary and informal meal "a la terrasse" and learn something of the area or find out about living in France.

Personal needs....As we are on not far away on site we are able to cater for personal needs or any emergency. We speak French, English and German.

Need some provisions on your first evening....We can provide various food packs or prepared meals for your first evening.

Don't like cleaning....We will take the worry away from cleaning at the end of holiday by doing it for you.

Don't want to cook....Let a local company provide you with a home made meal delivered to your gite.
 

The Midi-Pyrenees is the largest region in France, running from the Pyrenees south of Toulouse, bordering Languedoc-Rousillon to the East, the Limousin & Auvergne to the north and the Poitou-Charente & Aquitaine to the west. The Midi Pyrenees is a mixture of many cultures and is often claimed to be the region with the best life-style.

Laparrouquial is part of the Department du Tarn (81) with Albi as capital city. Various rivers - the most important being the Tarn, the Avyeron and the Viaur meander through this Department. The natural landscape includes the gorges du Tarn and Aveyron, large areas of unspoilt natural (oak) forest, roling countryside with vineyards, sunflower, lupine and grain field, mountainous areas and plateau's with their typical vegetation (causse). An afternoon trip by canoe through one of the the famous gorges with their magnificent rough landscape with steep walls and leanover rocks is considered a "must" by nearly all guests. Whatever the time of the year you will be well placed in La Peyrecout. Our region has so many wonderful things to show you and so much to tell you.

THE ENERGETIC

There are a variety of activities within a few miles of La Peyrecout including canoeing, sailing, horse riding and cycling. We are less than 10kms from a new outdoor leisure centre called the Cap Decouverte which has dry slope skiing, water skiing, montain biking, swimming, skateboarding, go karting… The list goes on! www.capdecouverte.com

Hiking / flora, bird and wild life watching: We are in wonderful walking country and whatever your level you will find walks to suit your needs.There is huge scope, from challenging gorge walking through to relaxing strolls through forests and along river valleys. There are over 50 well-marked routes in the Tarn alone and as we are so close to the Aveyron departement we can double that number of easily accessible routes. The summer temperatures can make walking in late July and August uncomfortable but both Spring and Autumn provide wonderful walking weather.

Horse Riding:Equestrians venturing here are spoilt for choice around La Peyrecout. The areas bridle paths take visitors across a wide variety of terrain. Many of the public GR and GRP footpaths are open to horse-riders and the less-steep hill routes are of particular interest. And you don't have to be an expert rider to take advantage of this compelling landscape to explore on horseback.

Swimming/Sailing: Near Monestiés (10 min drive from La Peyrecout) there is lake with sand beach (la Roucarie) where one can swim and sail. Of course there are many places along the rivers Aveyron and the Viaur were one can plunge in the water to cool down.

Canoeing / rafting: Experience Frances natural wonders first hand through exhilarating canoeing trips of the gorges du Averyron. Starting point at any of the renting companies at St. Antonin Noble Val. A 3-4 hour adventure along the magnificent cliffs of the Roc d' Anglars. The trip -through rapids and over dams- is not difficult and children can join. Take food and drinks for a stop-over on the banks of the river and jump from a 20 ft cliff into the water.

Fishing: Fishing can be done in any of the nearby rivers and streams. In the neighbourhood there are also a couple of commercial fish ponds.

Cycling / Mountain Biking:There are a many marked VTT (mountain bike) trails from Laguépie and for those who are more interested in touring you can try one of the many marked routes in the Tarn & Aveyron. We have 4 mountain bikes available for use by guests.

Climing (tree and rock):On a plateau near St. Antonin Noble Val (D958 to Carême), professionals teach you to clime and glide along cables from tree to tree at a height of 20 to 30 ft. It's real fun for children (>8 years) and adults alike. Rock climing is also available under profesionnal guidance.

PACKAGES
Please contact us if you would like to know about various packages we can provide in conjuction with local providers:

Painting

Photography

Golf

Cooking

Wine Tasting

THE HISTORY AND CULTURE ENTHUSIAST

We are close to the bastide towns unique to the South West of France, built to redevelop the region after the ravages of the 100 years war, Cordes sur Ciel one of the most beautiful is just 10 kms away, and has a variety of restaurants and artisan shops, others including Puycelsi over looking the forest of Gresigne and Penne with its ruined castle perched precariously above the Aveyron Valley are only a short drive away. Set below the cliffs of the Aveyron Gorges is the lovely town of St Antonin Noble Val where the film "Charlotte Grey" was filmed.

Our local village, 5mins away, is Laguepie nestled at the junction of the rivers Viaur and Aveyron in the Tarn & Garonne. Laguepie is a lively market town with its famous for its chestnut festival and medival castle bordering Tarn, Aveyron and Tarn-et-Garonne.

To the south, 10mins away, is Monestiers which has been nominated as one of the most beautiful villages in France and houses a stunning collection of 15th Century statues.
The historic city of Albi, with its famous fortress cathedral, the largest brick built building in the world, is an enjoyable day out and you can also visit the Toulouse Lautrec museum, which houses the largest collection of the artist's work in the beautiful Bishops Palace.

There are Roman remains throughout the region with a particularly good display of artefacts in Montans. In Castres there is the Goya museum, and Toulouse, the "rose city" has a variety of historic buildings, museums and galleries. Toulouse is also home to Space City and provides a good day out for all the family.

THE GOURMET AND SOMMELIER

As you might hope, we are served by a wide range of local restaurants. These pride themselves in serving fresh, local produce in friendly surroundings, you will find regional and national specialities including cassoulet, duck in every form including foie gras, fish and sea food. Lunch is still particularly good value with 3 course menus often including wine starting from as little as 13 euros a head.
We are in the middle of the Gaillac wine area (www.vins-gaillac.com) and you will be able to stop at different vineyards and Domaines and sample different wines every day of the week. There are a variety of soft fruity reds and light rosés ideal for summer lunch times. Their sparkling and crisp "perle" whites are good as aperitifs and with seafood, and the lovely sweet dessert wine rounds off a meal perfectly but also compliments foie gras particularly well.

There are a variety of food and wine festivals in the region throughout the summer including the wine festival in Gaillac held during August each year and "Gaillac premier" festival in November. If you want to cater for yourself there are markets most days of the week only a short distance from us, where you can browse and choose fresh local produce.

GETTING HERE

Location: France, Laparrouquial
X: 230400m Y: 5448700m
Lat: 44:05:02N (44.0839) Lon: 2:04:10E (2.0694)

Airports

73km - Rodez
94km - Toulouse
179km -Carcassonne
194km - Bergerac

Train

6km - Laguepie
96km - Toulouse

Car

If you are driving we are approximately 10 hours driving time from the northern ferry ports with all but the last hour on the motorway system.
 

La Peyrecout circa 1700 the renovated Corps de Ferme is set in three acres of tranquil hillside, amidst beautiful farm and woodlands. La Peyrecout comprises of three self contained gites situated in the stone built former barn and in the former granary. The farm was designed and grew with the barns and houses built around a central courtyard. Many of the original buildings still remain to provide both our own home and your holiday gîte. The remaining land surround the farm houses the private swimming pool and in the summer has been planted with wild flowers that attract the more exotic insects including the beautiful Humming Bird Moth. We have begun to set up an orchard area which has a variety of fruit trees including figs, peaches, apricots, nectarines, pears apples and walnuts which will begin to bear fruit in 2008 hopefully!

The gite comprises 2 bedrooms in total; 2 double and 1 cots. The property also has 1 double sofa bed located in the Living Area. This gives room for up to 4 people. Bed linen and towels are provided for your use.

The gite has 1 bathrooms and 1 WCs for your party's use. Central heating keeps you snug and warm. The gite has a sauna.

The gite has television dvd, satellite/cable. The music system will play cassettes, cds, radio. A computer with Internet connection is also available for your use.

There is room for 4 in the living room and 6 in the dining room. The open fire can be used to create a comfortable atmosphere. To prepare food you will find a cooker, an oven, a microwave, a fridge, a freezer, a kettle, a toaster. You will also find a dish washer, a washing machine, a clothes drier, an iron and ironing board. The owner has also provided cutlery, crockery, glassware, cooking utensils.

This is a non-smoking gite

Pets are not welcome 

Not suitable for wheelchairs 

The gite is in a very quiet area. It has access to a shared swimming pool, a west facing garden, a west facing patio area, panoramic views, interesting views, a barbeque. If you are driving there is private parking and a garage with the outside areas of the house having external lighting.

The gite is right beside swimming.

Close to the gite you will find a beach, sailing, water skiing, boat hire, wind surfing, fishing, climbing, walking, cycling, mountain biking, horse riding, tennis, a sports center, historic sites, a museum, a zoo, a theatre/cinema, shopping areas, a themepark, a restaurant, a food shop.

Within easy reach of the gite you will find flying, golf, scuba diving.

Hot Tub / Spa: On Site

Tha main towns are Laguepie, Cordes-sur-Ciel, Najac, Gaillac, Monesties, Albi, Toulouse.

The gite is....

94 min from Toulouse Blagnac - Easyjet, Flybe, BA airport.
73 min from Rodez - Ryanair.
194 min from Bergerac - Ryanair, Flybe.
179 min from Carcassonne - Ryanair.
460 min from Northern Ferry Ports -SpeedFerries, Seafrance, P&O.

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