GITE DE CARACTERE AUX PORTES DE TOULOUSE
17 km from Toulouse, close to motorway entrances, at Montbrun Lauragais. Character gite in an old renovated farmhouse with wooded park, salt water swimming pool 90m², independent entrance, balcony-terrace. T3 4 persons 63 m² all comfort. Internet, linen and towels. Rental per week/month. Market, organic bakery. Personalized welcome. Clévacances 3 keys, business and ecology labels, nature oasis
On the outskirts of the unspoilt, wooded village of Montbrun-Lauragais, just 17 km from Toulouse, in the Lauragais hills, a stone's throw from the Canal du Midi (2.5 km), the Gîtes de la Tabernole, on the Camino de Compostela, combine the peace and quiet of the countryside with proximity to the region's main tourist and business attractions.
We welcome you to two beautiful 65m² self-contained gîtes in a restored farmhouse (maison de caractère), on the second floor, opening onto a large balcony terrace, sheltered by a roof, with a private corner and a view across the park/garden to Toulouse through the hills.
Surrounded by fields and footpaths, our house is nestled in a large 8,000 m² park/garden with trees and no nearby neighbors, with a huge 90 m² L-shaped saltwater swimming pool measuring 15mx5mx8m, 0.85 to 2 meters deep, at your disposal without limitation.A barbecue area with tables also welcomes you at your discretion.The park/garden and its fruit trees are open to you.
The gîtes are comfortable and fully-equipped: two real bedrooms with high-quality bedding, sleeping 4, large living room opening onto balcony, kitchen, bathroom and toilet
balcony, fully-equipped open-plan kitchen, living room with fireplace, dining room, bathroom with whirlpool bath/shower, separate toilet. Original and rare furnishings and decor: lime and casein paintings, stained glass and mosaics, wood and wrought iron, marble, glass, solid wood furniture, all noble and traditional materials.
Geothermal heating, wifi Internet access, full set of crockery and kitchen utensils, linen provided. Water
solar hot water, rainwater recovery (for garden, pool and toilets). Green-up socket for electric car.
Couples with or without children
Business travel / telecommuting
Family vacation
Pets allowed under certain conditions and free of charge.
Weekly rental.
Monthly rentals possible except July/August. No weekend rentals.
Possibility of renting both gîtes for family gatherings.
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Global warming: Our two gîtes are through-ventilated North/South. The walls are 80 cm thick, not concrete but solid bricks known as "foraines", an insulating material with high inertia. As everywhere else in the south of France, in summer you have to close the windows during the day and leave them wide open at night (where we're located, there's no problem for the safety of people or property). It's the oldest air-conditioning system: through-air circulation. The roof over the balcony/terrace protects against direct sunlight. Trees and creepers planted along the walls also act as natural insulators. If you're careful, you'll stay within normal temperatures in very hot weather. We have a highly efficient colonial-style ceiling fan in the main room, and a column fan in the master bedroom. Finally, as tiger mosquitoes made their appearance this summer, we are going to install removable mosquito nets.
The park has been awarded the "Oasis Nature" and "refuge LPO" (Ligue de Protection des Oiseaux) labels
that most of the garden is maintained with a view to preserving biodiversity in all its forms
lawns, natural lawns (orchids), free-standing trees, hedges regularly pruned gently, fruit trees
maintained for natural, unforced production. The "wild" aspect will enable you to discover the flora and fauna
and even, with the presence of an adult for children, to observe the life of the pond.
If you're unfamiliar with the area, Violette will be delighted to help you plan your own itinerary.
Nearby: In the village (2 km), you'll find a bakery every evening: sourdough bread, organic and local flours, baked in a wood-fired oven
baked in a wood-fired oven, real bread like in the old days.
Every Thursday in the late afternoon, you'll find an organic and local farmers' market in the square (all food products, including a hairdresser)
and even a hairdresser). Summer: "Live Challenge" music festival. Visits to the "Paysages à croquer" orchards - City stadium, tennis, horse-riding (adults/children) nearby? extensive network of hiking trails.
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2.5 km from the Canal du Midi and its cycle path
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A little further afield: swimming at Lac de la Thésauque for children, visits to Toulouse, the Cité de l'Espace, the Halle aux
machines, museums, gardens... and many small, unspoilt towns.
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Less than an hour away: the Montagne Noire, Albi, Carcassonne, the Pyrenees and, a little further afield, the Mediterranean.
