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Laplechade -  Property Ref: tr8202   Laplechade

Property Ref: tr8202

An exquisite small farmhouse with large private pool.

Sleeps 9 + cot

Location - Nr Montgaillard, Tarn et Garonne in the Midi - Pyrénées

 
 
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    Located in Tarn et Garonne, Midi Pyrenees, SW France

Laplechade is an exquisite fermette, or small farm house, to rent in the French countryside, with a private swimming pool and sleeping accommodation for up to nine people.

Located in the heart of La Lomagne, a peaceful area of north west Gascony, the cottage is just 45 minutes from Toulouse International Airport and 15-20 minutes from the French motorway network.

The medieval towns of Moissac, Montauban and Lectoure are close by as are many other picturesque villages, markets and good quality restaurants.

See below for further information on activities.

 
 
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Property Description
 
Laplechade - An exquisite small farmhouse with large private pool.
 
Laplechade is set in a secluded valley teeming with wildlife. The house has recently been sympathetically and lovingly restored and modernised to provide a comfortable holiday home while retaining its rustic charm, including its ancient exposed beams and the large open fireplace in the living room.
 
Laplechade - Floor Plan
 
 
Ground Floor:

Kitchen / Utility room - Fully-fitted kitchen with dishwasher, large fridge freezer, gas hob, oven, microwave, food processor, toaster and a full range of utensils. A washing machine, iron and ironing board are provided in the utility room.

Lounge - A large lounge / dining room with large open fireplace. Well furnished with table and chairs and comfy sofas. One of which can be used as a sofa bed.

Bedroom 1 - Spacious bedroom with ensuite facilities accessed from the lounge area.

Bathroom - Shower, toilet and washbasin

 
Basement:

Bedrooms - Accessed from the stair case in the lounge or from the rear entrance these bedrooms consist of a double and three single beds with plenty of storage space. The bathroom is a few steps up the rear staircase.

 
Outside:

Swimming Pool - Within a few strides of the house, there is a 10 metre private pool. Comfortable loungers and outside furniture are provided all around the pool.

Terrace - The covered terrace overlooks the pool, farmland and woods in the valley. Facing north east the terrace provides a great place to eat breakfast in the first rays of the morning sun, while during the heat of the day, it provides a cool shady haven.

 
Additional Information
 

*Ample power points in all rooms* *A cot and additional folding beds can be provided, together with a high chair and toddlers’ paddling pool on request.* *Board games, puzzles and a large selection of books – including local guide books and maps – available*

 
Local Area
 

Laplechade is just a few miles from Lavit de Lomagne, where there are several small shops, restaurants and bars, a post office, bank, petrol station and pharmacy. Beaumont, 15 minutes drive away, has two good supermarkets and a regular Saturday market under the spectacular 14th century wooden market hall.

For those who wish to experience the delights of the table, you are in the heart of foie gras country – and then there’s the goats’ cheese, the garlic – Beaumont and nearby St Clar vie with each other as “The Garlic Capital of France” – the plums, apricots, mirabelles, melons – and, of course, Armagnac and the wines of Fronton, Cahors, Gaillac, Madiran, Buzet …

Several good but inexpensive restaurants, offering the many delights of Gascon cuisine, can be found in nearby villages.

Also nearby there’s fishing, horse riding, tennis and golf, and water sports on the vast plan d’eau at St Nicolas de la Grave as well as the lakes at St Sardos, Beaumont and St Clar.

 
 
Things to do
 

The rolling countryside is a patchwork of woods and fields, rivers and lakes – with tiny ancient villages dotted among the fields of sunflowers, the vineyards and the orchards.

Please see below for a short list of places to visit.

-Lachapelle: An 18th century church set in a small village. The church has an amazing interior which is well worth a look. Admission Free.

-Gramont: A renaissance chateau and museum devoted to honey

-Moissac: Medieval town set on the edge of the canal du midi. Large market every sunday and the Abbey and Cloisters with superb romanesque sculpture makes a great day out.

-Montauban: 13th Century town with handsome central square with restaurants, bars and shops where you can relax and watch the world pass by. The Bishops Palace is now an art gallery. On the outskirts there are large retail parks with hypermarkets etc.

-Further afield:

-Parc Walibi: Alton Towers with a French accent

-Fermeraie du Jougla: A rare breed centre where you can feed the animals

-Clairac: The Magic Forest for the under10s and a model railway for the more mature!

-Carcassonne: Large walled medieval city full of restaurants and gift shops which pass you by as you take a slow stroll around. Quite touristy but well worth a visit. Aprrox. 1.5 hrs away.

 
Rental Tariff
 

*Rental Season - All year* *All Prices are in GBP £ per week*

Date Cost per Week £
4 May 2007 - 25 May 2007 £400.00
26 May 2007 - 22 June 2007 £600.00
23 June 2007 - 20 July 2007 £700.00
21 July 2007 - 31 August 2007 £900.00
(1st week £900 and then subsequent weeks £800)  
1 September 2007 - 28 September 2007 £700.00
29 September 2007 - 26 October 2007 £600.00
Rest of Year £300.00
   
Booking Deposit 35%
Balance to be paid prior to holiday 8 weeks
Refundable damage deposit £400.00
 
Prices includes: Gas, Electricity, Water, local phone calls and Bed Linen. Central heating Fuel excluded. A welcome pack is also provided with our compliments.
 
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