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La Grange 81140 Castelnau de Montmiral
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La Grange nestles in the heart of the Tarn countryside and is situated at the end of a leafy country track in the hamlet of St Martial. The property is surrounded by fields of sunflowers and vineyards set in beautiful valleys with the forests of Gresigne and Sivens close by.
La Grange is adjacent to the owner's house and is completely independent. It overlooks its own private swimming pool with roman steps and large sun terrace from which there are stunning views across the valley.
There are lovely walks through the owners' woodland where you may spy a red deer or perhaps hear a nightingale or golden oriole and in the evening barn owls are sometimes seen silhouetted in the moonlight as they cross the meadow.
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Completely renovated in 2003, La Grange offers all requirements for modern day living whilst retaining original features.
Ground Floor:
Kitchen/diner, with exposed stone walls and beams, terracotta tiles throughout. Range of floor and wall cupboards, electric oven and gas hob, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine and large fridge/freezer. Large kitchen table and chairs. Ample supply of cooking utensils, china and glassware.
Lounge area: Exposed stone walls and beams, comfortable sofas & chairs. French TV, DVD player, CD/cassette player. Triple folding entrance doors overlooking the pool.
2 steps up to:
Bedroom 1 - front aspect overlooking the pool and view of the valley. Twin bedded room with wardrobe and chest of drawers. Exposed beams, vaulted ceiling and terracotta tiled floor.
Bedroom 2 - rear aspect with woodland view. Twin bedded room with wardrobe and chest of drawers. Exposed beams, vaulted ceiling and terracotta tiled floor.
Shower Room - Corner shower, toilet and washbasin. Exposed beams and stone wall feature.
Bedroom 3 – front aspect overlooking the pool with stunning views across the valley. King size double bed with wardrobe and chest of drawers. Exposed beams and chestnut wooden floor. En-suite bathroom with corner shower, toilet and washbasin.
Bedroom 4 – rear aspect with woodland view. King size double bed with wardrobe and chest of drawers. Exposed beams and chestnut wooden floor. En-suite bathroom with corner shower, toilet and washbasin.
Covered Terrace:
Generous covered terrace with terracotta tiles. Wooden table and chairs. Wonderful views from here of the pool area and valley beyond. BBQ
Swimming Pool:
There is a 10m x 5m pool with roman steps installed in 2003. In accordance with new French law, the pool is fitted with an AFNOR approved alarm.
The Garden: This is to the side and rear of La Grange. Grassed area with badminton net.
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French TV/UK Satellite TV + Internet access
Bed linen and towels provided (please bring your own pool towels)
Hairdryer
Pool fully maintained
BBQ
Full range of garden and poolside furniture
Cot and high-chair available
Non-intrusive help at hand should this be required.
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Attractions The bastide hilltop village of Castelnau de Montmiral dating from the thirteenth century is only 5 minutes by car. Here there are two boulangeries, a pharmacie, 2 bar/restaurants, a post office, tourist office and an English speaking doctor. There is also a market in the square every Tuesday morning. Musical concerts, both classical and jazz are organised in Castelnau de Montmiral for the summer months.
Other nearby bastide villages well worth visiting are Puycelsi, Bruniquel, whilst Cordes sur Ciel is a sight to behold. Precariously perched on a hill, this village has been painstakingly restored by local artisans and consists of steep cobbled streets and stone archways leading to the top from where there are breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside. Here, one can find many interesting shops selling examples of local work.
St Antonin Noble Val and the Aveyron Gorges offer dramatic scenery and it’s well worth hiring a canoe or kayak to take in the views at a leisurely pace. Albi (30 minutes drive) is a beautiful rose-brick and half timbered city, famed for its magnificent cathedral, plus the Toulouse Lautrec Museum which contains the largest single collection of his work. There is a wonderful network of pedestrianised streets for sightseers and souvenir hunters and also a wide selection of good restaurants.
Gaillac, (approx 15 minutes drive), where all provisions are catered for, is a bustling market town with 2 large supermarkets and a weekly Friday market in the central square. The Gaillac area is well known for its wine production and there are a multitude of vineyards where visitors are welcome to ‘try and buy’.
At the Base de Loisirs, (situated between La Grange and Castelnau de Montmiral), there are extensive leisure lakes for fishing, boating and swimming. Other activities include tennis, crazy golf and there is also a football pitch. Refreshments are provided at the site café or there is a picnic area for visitors’ use.
There is an excellent equestrian centre at St Beauzile as well as 2 golf courses at Albi. For those who enjoy walking, the GR46 route passes through the beautiful Grésigne Forest. Cap’ Découverte leisure area at Carmaux (an hour’s drive away) offers a wide range of activities including artificial ski slopes, go-karting, roller blading and roller skating parks, boating lakes etc.
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PRICES AND BOOKING INFORMATION - 2008
Season Dates Sterling
Low 26 April -24 May
04 – 25 Oct £450
Mid 24 May - 28 June
13 Sept – 04 Oct £650
High 28 June – 12 July £850
Peak 12 July – 30 Aug
£1150
All prices are per week, Saturday to Saturday
2 week minimum bookings preferred July & August.
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Barbara & Clive
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e-mail to contact owner;
Tel. 00 33 (0)5 63 40 62 69
Francais 
English 
Please mention OurInns.org when enquiring or booking
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To book please contact Clive or Barbara Hurlock by phone or e-mail.
A 25% non-returnable deposit is required to secure the booking, the balance is payable 8 weeks before the commencement date of your booking together with a returnable deposit of £200 to cover breakages/damage.
We ask guests not to arrive before 4 pm on day of arrival and to leave by 10 am on day of departure.
Sorry, no pets
Smoking is not permitted inside La Grange
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