Gite in Castelnau-de-Montmiral, Tarn

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Holiday Home #6495 from owner #829
created on 05-Dec-2007

La Greze, Castelnau de Montmiral

Two luxury gites with pool, set in 17 acres of orchid studded, rolling meadows & woodland near Gaillac.

Golf Course Nearby Pets Allowed No Air Conditioning Not Near A Beach Credit Cards Not Accepted Not Non Snoking
Disabled Access Has Internet Access Near Public Transport Bars or Restaurants Close By Has A Pool Not Near Skiing Not Family Friendly
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Gite in Castelnau-de-Montmiral
1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
Sleeps 2 - 6 People
£210 - £440 Per Week

The “grange” at La Greze has recently been converted into two luxury gites each with 1 double bedroom & a sofa bed in the lounge. The gites can be connected to accomodate parties of up to 6 people.

Set in 17 acres of rolling meadows and woodland, there are glorious views across the valley to the village and the Foret de Gresigne beyond. The perfect place for a peaceful, relaxing holiday. The 12 m. by 6 m. saline pool, surrounded by meadows full of wild flowers, affords wonderful views across the surrounding countryside. There are loungers for relaxing in the sun and watching the many birds of prey overhead, or you could take a stroll through the meadows and try to identify some of the wide range of wild flowers, including several varieties of rare orchids.

One of the great joys of the South West of France is the abundance of wild orchids that can be found in the fields and forests in the spring and early summer. In the Tarn, with its unique geographical location and both Mediterranean and Atlantic weather influences, over 50 varieties of European orchids have been identified. In our own meadows we have identified over 12 to date, including some quite unusual examples such as the “heart flowered serapias” (serapias cordigera) and the “lizard tongued orchid” (himantoglossum hircinum). The best time to see them is usually mid April to mid June.

THE AREA

La Gréze is situated between the Tarn and the Aveyron rivers, an area of rolling hills patterned with vineyards, of forests, rivers and dramatic gorges, of medieval hilltop villages and pretty riverside towns. The pace of life here is leisurely and relaxed; despite new autoroutes into the area, little else seems to have changed in a hundred years. The local village is less than a kilometer away and has and excellent restaurant, a bar/bistro, a small general store, a pharmacy, a patiserie and a post office.

La Gréze lies close to the “golden triangle”, the area between Gaillac, Albi and Cordes, and is a perfect base to explore the local vinyards and the many ancient hilltop, fortress villages known as “bastides”, the most famous being Cordes itself. Other beautiful bastide villages such as Bruniquel, Puycelsi, Penne and Castelnau de Montmiral itself are only minutes away. Each one is different, with its’ own character and history, and it’s own bars, restaurants and cafes where you can sample the local cuisine and the excellent local wine. Throughout the summer there are many activities in and around these towns and villages including jazz festivals, classical music and rock concerts, markets and fairs.

Gaillac, the centre of one of the oldest wine producing areas in France, lies on the banks of the Tarn just 10 minutes drive to the south. The gourmet wines of this region date back over 1000 years and there are many “caves des vins” where you can taste or buy the local wines. Throughout the summer there are various concerts and fêtes and the Gaillac wine festival in August.

The small city of Albi is less than 1/2 hr. drive away. The mellow, pink bricks of the old quarter give this city a soft, dreamy atmosphere; the elegant squares with their fountains and cafes make it an ideal place to sit and watch the world go by after a stroll round the old streets of the pedestrian shopping area. The spectacular cathedral dominates the centre of the Place Ste Cecile & the nearby Toulouse Lautrec museum is well worth a visit.

There are many other interesting villages around the area such as Lisle-sur-Tarn with its’ large, arcaded market square, Rabastens with its’ ancient buildings & wall paintings, and many more.

The Fôret de Grésigne offers fabulous walks and cycle trails, and stunning views.This huge, old oak forest is full of rare birds, deer, wild boar & other animals.

For more details visit our website at www.lagreze.iowners.net


La Greze - The pool & meadows	La Greze - the house and gites

Biking, Cinema, Fishing, Golf, Hiking, Horse Riding, Rock Climbing, Kayaking, Mountain Biking, Night Club, Rafting, Restaurant, Shopping, Tennis, Theatre, Theme Park, Water Sports and Rental

Dishwasher, Cleaning Service, Cooking Utensils, Heating, Kitchen, Linen Service, Parking, Refrigerator, Shared Pool, Stereo, Washing Machine

There are 2 gites at La Greze each with a large, light and airy double bedroom, an open plan living room/kitchen and a luxury bathroom with full sized bath, separate shower, washbasin and WC. The gites have a connecting door and can be let as one unit sleeping up to a maximum of 8 people (each lounge has a double sofa bed).Patio doors lead to 2 private terraces for outdoor dining and if you’re lucky you may just see one of our resident deer coming to take a drink at the old “lavoir”.

There is also a BBQ and picnic table under the shade of the old walnut tree.

Comments from recent guests:-

"A really beautiful location and the gite was spacious & extremely comfortable. We would have no hesitation in recommending La Greze - definitely the best gite we've ever stayed in".
"The photographs do not do it justice,we were very pleasantly surprised when we arrived. Much better than other self catering places we have stayed in".

Low Season Price : £210
High Season Price : £440 per Week

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All prices are per gite per week (Saturday to Saturday)and include clean linen, towels each week, cleaning and heating during the summer months. A small charge may be made for heating during winter lets (3rd October 09 to 3rd May 10.

A cot can be provided on request at no extra charge.

A deposit of 25% is required with final payment 6 weeks before arrival. Payment is by cheque or bank transfer into a UK bank.

Contact the owner for Long Winter Lets.

Price Table
From	To	Price/week
27 June	29 Aug 09	£410
29 Aug 09	03 Oct 09	£355
03 Oct 09	31 Oct 09	£275
31 Oct 09	02 Apr 10	£210
03 Apr 10	30 Apr 10	£275
01 May 10	04 June 10	£305
05 June 10	02 July 10	£375
03 July 10	03 Sept 10	£440
04 Sept 10	01 Oct 10	£375
02 Oct 10	30 Oct 10	£330


Gite 1 - the lounge area	Gite 1 - kitchen corner

The pool	View of Castelnau de Montmiral

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