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Situated in the departement of Aude www.audetourisme.com and region of Languedoc Roussillion, Gardaillet rests in a beautiful, sunny, tranquil valley in the foothills of the Pyrenees in SouthWest France, and 10 minutes from the delightful market town of Chalabre, Gaillardet Garden is a converted, newly renovated farm building and the gite forms part of a complex where the owners also live. Set in four acres, the smallholding is surrounded by wonderful views and has its own market garden where in seasonal fresh vegetables, soft fruits and new laid eggs are available. Guests
have the use of the owners’ large swimming pool set
in the sunniest spot on the property, they have the use
of large communal areas and a private courtyard and lawn
accessed from the gite will be ready for summer 2009.
“A
week is not enough, two weeks enabled us to spend time
relaxing by the pool and to explore this fabulous region” - these
are comments we regularly receive from our clients.
Bed
and Breakfast is available from €35 for a single
room with separate loo and shower room to €55 and €65
for ensuite doubles per night Evening
meals can be arranged for €18 per person for 3 courses
including wine and coffee. The beds and linen are of the
same quality as for the gite. The pool and communal
grounds may also be used by bed and breakfast guests..
Gaillardet Garden is 1h 30min drive from Toulouse and Perpignan airports, 50 minutes from Carcassonne airport, 1020 Kms from Calais, 835 Kms from St Malo and 450 Km from Bilbao (Spain). www.viamichelin.com.
The nearest mainline stations are Carcassonne, Toulouse and Pamiers.
The owners, Anni and Gary, pride themselves on the care they take in both the property and the warmth with which they welcome their guests. They are readily available to help and advise on any aspect of your stay.
From
the property extensive walking and mountain-biking are
easily accessible, and in addition the area is perfect
for other outdoor pursuits such as horseriding, windsurfing,
white water rafting, go karting and rock climbing which
are all within 20 minutes drive. Up above Gaillardet
is the Grottes de l’Homme Mort - totally
uncomercialised and you can safely go with Gary
and explore the caves with the spectacular stalagmites
and stalagtites. In winter the nearest ski
station is only 40 minutes drive away. For those with
more leisurely pursuits in mind the region is steeped in
history and culture from prehistory to the present day.
Anni is also an art historian and can take you on gallery visits in Toulouse, or the Toulouse Lautrec museum in Albi, the Ingres Museum in Montauban or Goya in Castres. Plus of course a day out with the Cathars.
Gary is an outdoor type and happy to take any partners of the above on camping/walking trips in the mountains.
A sports massage expert is available for either a relaxing massage or for anything to do with sports injuries. |
Quick Reference Guide
Opening dates:
Open all year.
Number of beds:
as 2 bedroom gite - sleeps 3 + 2
as 3 bedroom gite - sleeps 5 + 2
Bathrooms:
1 ensuite in 3 bedroom let
1 large shower room
1 cloakroom
Prices:
Bed and Breakfast from €35 per night
from £300/€360 to £799/€960
Ski package 4 nights bed and breakfast £200/€240 per couple
Christmas/New Year package - £550/€725
Wedding Dress package – one week from £2,500
Payment methods:
Euro bank transfer to French bank account
25% deposit when booking
Balance 8 weeks prior to arrival
Nearest Shopping & Eating Out:
shops, bars and restaurants in Chalarbre – 10 minutes
Parking:
on site
Languages:
English, French, some Italian
Facilities:
Swimming Pool
Private garden area with seating and dining furniture
BBQ
DVD
CD
Shortwave radio
Bedlinen and towels included
Washing facilities available
Freezer facilities available
Internet available
Pool towels available
Kitchen:
Dishwasher
Microwave
Gas Hob
Fridge
Woodburning stove
Location:
10 minutes Chalabre,
20 minutes Lavelanet,
30 minutes Mirepoix & Limoux,
50 minutes Carcassonne and Pamiers,
1 ½ hours Toulouse and Mediterranean coast. |
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