La Brisée - Tarn & Tarn-et-Garonne

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La Brisée

Area: Tarn & Tarn-et-Garonne, Castelnau-de-Montmiral Bedrooms: 7 Sleeps: 12

Elegant & Spacious Villa set in Extensive Grounds, Private Pool - 5mins from Castelnau-de-Montmiral

Situated in the beautiful and tranquil countryside of the Tarn region, La Brisée enjoys a privileged location on the edge of the Forêt de la Grésigne, the ancient oak forest that covers some 8000 acres. Befittingly for the setting, La Brisée was originally a hunting lodge which has now been transformed into an elegant and deceptively spacious abode, ideal for family gatherings or groups of friends wishing to holiday together.

Much care has been taken with the renovation of the property and the result is an interior that combines the best of its rustic origins with the clean and simple lines of modern day décor.

Downstairs, the rooms flow from one to another, creating a spacious open plan layout that is perfect for entertaining. A huge open fireplace separates the modern kitchen from the dining area, which boasts a long oak table to seat 14 people.

A comfy corner sofa sits atop the flagged stone floor at the other end of the long spacious room, where French windows allow access on to the side terrace.

Upstairs, the bedrooms and bathrooms have been thoughtfully laid out to give large parties maximum privacy. The bedrooms are each individually furnished and decorated and range from a lovely twin bedroom with white painted furniture to the principal double bedroom with original features such as exposed stone walls and a high vaulted ceiling. The clean and simple décor is continued in the modern bathrooms.

Careful thought has also been given to the grounds of La Brisée to ensure that there is somewhere for the adults to relax and the children to play. The pool area, on a slightly raised level to one side of the house, is surrounded by a large terrace and with the adjoining covered dining area is a perfect place to sunbathe.

On the opposite side of the courtyard is a games room with table tennis to keep the younger members entertained. A flat lawned area, with swings and a boules pitch, provides more space in which to play, with the wooded grounds (4 hectares) to the rear of the property offering an opportunity for exploration.

The Forêt de Grésigne beckons across the fields with its network of trails through the trees whilst in the valley, watersports and other activities are available at the local leisure lake. A short drive (5 minutes) will bring you to the charming bastide town of Castelnau-de-Montmiral where you will find a number of shops and restaurants under the arcades around the main square.

In the opposite direction, the country roads eventually arrive at the River Aveyron, although a detour to visit the picturesque perched villages of Puycelci and Bruniquel is highly recommended.

Please note: By default, parties paying the small party rate will have use of three doubles and one twin room, two bathrooms (one en suite) and one shower room. Alternative configurations are possible if requested in advance.
Please note that there is a local tourist tax to pay: £2.40 per night for guests aged 18 and over.

Facilities

Barbecue

Bed Linen Included

CD - Player

Car Necessary

Central Heating

Children´s Play Area

Coffee Maker

DVD Player

Dining Area

Dishwasher

Electric Kettle

Equipped Kitchen

FREE WiFi

Fans

Fire Extinguisher

Fireplace

First Aid Kit

Flatscreen TV

Fridge Freezer

Garden (private)

Gas stove

Great for Families

Hairdryer

High Chair

Internet Wifi (free)

Iron

Kitchen Island

Kitchenware

Lounge

Microwave

Outdoor Furniture

Oven

Parking Private

Pets Not Allowed

Pool towels

Satellite TV

Smoke Detectors

Sunbeds

Swimming Pool (Private)

Table Tennis

Terrace

Toaster

Towels Included

Travel Crib

Washing Machine

Water Sports Nearby

Welcome Pack

Near the Beach/Ocean

Communal Tennis Court

Extra Bed (on request)

Heating

Facilities

Barbecue

Bed Linen Included

CD - Player

Car Necessary

Central Heating

Children´s Play Area

Coffee Maker

DVD Player

Dining Area

Dishwasher

Electric Kettle

Equipped Kitchen

FREE WiFi

Fans

Fire Extinguisher

Fireplace

First Aid Kit

Flatscreen TV

Fridge Freezer

Garden (private)

Gas stove

Great for Families

Hairdryer

High Chair

Internet Wifi (free)

Iron

Kitchen Island

Kitchenware

Lounge

Microwave

Outdoor Furniture

Oven

Parking Private

Pets Not Allowed

Pool towels

Satellite TV

Smoke Detectors

Sunbeds

Swimming Pool (Private)

Table Tennis

Terrace

Toaster

Towels Included

Travel Crib

Washing Machine

Water Sports Nearby

Welcome Pack

Near the Beach/Ocean

Communal Tennis Court

Extra Bed (on request)

Heating

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

Ground Floor: Cloakroom

First Floor:
Master Bedroom: 1 double bed, en-suite bathroom (bath/shower attachment)
Bedroom: 1 double bed, access to shared shower room
Bedroom: 1 double bed, access to shared shower room
Bedroom: 2 single beds
Bedroom: 2 single beds
Bedroom: 1 double bed
Bathroom: with bath/shower over
Bathroom: with shower

Second Floor - Please note there are some low beams in this room and only suitable for older children/teenagers: Bedroom: 2 single beds, A/C

• Fans are provided in all bedrooms •

Bedroom 1

Double

Bedroom 2

Double

Bedroom 3

Double

Bedroom 4

Single

Bedroom 5

Single

Bedroom 6

Double

Bedroom 7

Single

Layout & Floorplan

Ground Floor: Cloakroom. Open plan kitchen (large fireplace, oven, microwave, dishwasher) leading into dining area/living room (TV, DVD, CD) with doors to patio. WiFi. Utility room (washing machine). Central heating throughout the house (payable locally).
First Floor: Principal double bedroom with en suite bathroom. Second double bedroom. Third double bedroom. Shower room (accessed only from 2nd and 3rd double bedrooms). Two twin bedrooms. Double bedroom. Shower room. Bathroom.
Second Floor: (low ceiling) Children's room with two single beds (A/C). Please note there are some low beams in this room so it is only suitable for older children/teenagers.
Outside: Separate barn (table tennis). In-built barbecue. Private parking. Spacious lawn area with children's swing and boules pitch. Grounds (11 acres) extending into woods behind the property.
Private swimming pool (10m x 5m) with Roman steps, surrounded by large terrace with covered dining area.

Exterior

Pool Info
Size: 10m x 5m

Sports & Activities

Canoe and Kayak - Learn to paddle on the river Aveyron, starting out from Saint-Antonin-Noble-Val.
Gaillac - For wine lovers, the area is one of the oldest wine producing regions in France dating back to the 10th Century. Visit the Tourist office in Gaillac to pick up more information about the wine and the map for the Route de Vin.
Train around the lakes of Monclar-de-Quercy - A little old steam train that has been saved from destruction and restored to take you on a lovely 3 km tour (daily trips in July and August, otherwise on Sundays only).
Chateau de Mauriac - Just outside Gaillac, a stunning château to tour where the owner displays his sculptures and works of art.

Notes & Extras

By default, parties paying the small party rate will have use of three doubles and one twin room, two bathrooms (one en-suite) and one shower room. Alternative configurations are possible if requested in advance.

Included in the rates:
Bed linen and towels are provided and laundered weekly (normally one bath towel and one hand towel per person).
Internet Wi-Fi
1 x Cot/Crib and High Chair on personal request.

Optional extra on request and payable locally:
Central heating throughout the house.

Not included in the price:
• This rental is subject to a 6.25 € per person Villa Damage Waiver Insurance. This replaces a security deposit and is collected before arrival by credit card.
• Tourist Tax at 2.80 € per night for all guests aged 18 and over.
Collected before arrival by credit card.

Check-in / Check-out Times: Check-in 4.00pm, Check-out 10.00am