LA TERRASSE * * * * - Le Lauragais

Two independant gites situated in a garden of four acres. Each gite is classified as Four Star. LAURAGAIS (6 persons) THE STABLES (8 persons)

This delightful French property is peacefully situated at the foot of the Montagne Noire, in a beautiful rural setting with open country views, yet only five minutes from all amenities, a large choice of restaurants and lots of tourist activities. Each property has its own parking, private terraces and gardens which are not overlooked. Together with the large swimming pool there are tranquil places to enjoy the sunshine and lovely views of the surrounding countryside. Ideally placed within an hour of Toulouse and Carcassonne airports and close to the motorway networks. These character properties have exposed stone walls and beams, fully equipped kitchens, luxury bathrooms and comfortable furniture to provide everything needed for a relaxing and enjoyable holiday.

On the ground floor...

Spacious lounge / dining room with comfortable furniture and wood burning stove. French doors leading to terrace with open country views. Double height ceiling crossed by a bridge leading to the bedrooms. Exposed stones and beams. Hi-fi with mp3 connection French and English TV DVD player Books, CD's, games and DVD's. Ground floor WC with wash hand basin. Large Kitchen/breakfast room with exposed beams. Fully equiped with... Washing machine/ Dishwasher/ Gas hob and electric oven/ Fridge- Freezer/ Microwave/ Coffee maker/ Kettle/Toaster /Iron & ironing board

On the first floor...

Large luxury bathroom with toilet, washbasin, bath and separate shower cubicle. Two spacious twin bedrooms. Double bedroom with exposed beams, painted antique furniture and ensuite, shower room with WC.

Outside...

Large swimming pool (20ft x 40ft) and spacious sun terrace with loungers. Pool house with large shaded seating area, summer kitchen with fridge for cold drinks, solar shower and WC. Gardens and three and a half acres of grounds with a large fish pond. Covered Games Area with ping pong, table football and badminton.

The property is situated on a quiet lane which forms part of the famous pilgrimage route to Santiago de Compostella. With very little traffic, it is safe, peaceful and ideal for a walk or a morning jog past fields of sunflowers, wheat and grazing cattle with their calves.

WILDLIFE From your window you will see a wealth of wildlife such as red squirrels, hares and deer as well as dozens of species of birds including egrets, owls, woodpeckers, kingfishers, kestels and hoopoes. Children love to feed the fish in the pond and listern to the green frogs. During warm summer evenings you can sit and watch the bats accompanied by the sounds of crickets and nightingales.