Hayloft Gite

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The location of Prat Long is ideal for exploring an area famous for its vineyards and sunflowers, the numerous medieval hilltop villages and towns, the picturesque river gorges and spectacular views. The surroundings make it a wonderful place for photographers, painters, walkers, naturalists and ornithologists. There are many wild flowers in the meadows, the surrounding fields and roadside verges, which include snakes head fritillaries, cowslips and a variety of orchids, some no longer seen in the British Isles. A charming feature of this area, are the hundreds of dovecotes dotted about the landscape. The Middle Ages gave rise to the many fortified towns and villages in the region, which are set in amazing scenery. They include Cordes-sur-Ciel, Penne, Bruniquel, Puycelci and Castelnau-de-Montmiral, St Antonin Noble Val and Najac. The area is known as the Golden Triangle, from Albi and Gaillac to the south, and Cordes to the north. CORDES-sur-CIEL is a stunning medieval hilltop town founded in 1222. ALBI is a fine old city on banks Tarn. The outstanding cathedral Basilica Sainte Cecile, the Bishop’s Palace and Toulouse Lautrec museum, with their rose coloured bricks, dominate the skyline. GAILLAC is at the heart of one of the oldest wine producing regions in France, with a heritage dating back over 1,000 years. This area is well served by good road, air and rail links. The nearest motorways are the A20 (exit 59 Caussade), or the A68 (exit 9 Gaillac). Rodez and Toulouse airports, are both approximately an hour and a half away by car. Hire cars are available at both airports. Cordes(Vindrac) has rail links to Toulouse and Paris. However, a car is really advisable for exploring the wonderful scenery, the vineyards and hilltop towns of the region.

Hayloft gite, is situated on the first floor of the house and, has been renovated to provide modern comforts, yet retaining some of the original features of the building. It is extremely well equipped for all seasons as there is central heating and double glazing throughout the property. The gite is reached, from the large parking area, by a private outer stairway at the rear of the property, passing the terrace where guests can cook a BBQ. There are two comfortable and bright double bedrooms situated off the tiled hallway. One has a standard sized double bed, and the other twin beds (90x190cms). Each has a wardrobe, a chest of drawers with a mirror above, a bedside cabinet or table, a chair and bedside rugs. Across the hall is the modern shower room, which has a large corner shower with sliding doors, a toilet, a large towel rail, a hand basin, and a wall cupboard with mirrored doors above the basin. The separate cloakroom has a toilet and hand basin. The salon retains some of the original beams and exposed stone walls. The high ceiling gives the room a light and airy feel. French doors open onto the balcony which overlooks the garden, stream, fields and woods of Prat Long. This provides a delightful area to sit or dine out of doors. The dining area is furnished with a large round table, 4 chairs with cushions and a pine dresser. The sitting area has a very comfortable sofa, two armchairs, rugs, coffee tables and standard lamps; a television, a DVD player, a small stereo system, boxed games and plenty of books. A wood burning stove provides a cosy feel to the room during the winter months. On the balcony, there is a table and four chairs. It is a lovely place for those sundowners and to dine ‘al fresco’, as is the sheltered terrace, which also has a table and four chairs. Kitchen The good sized kitchen has recently been fitted to a high standard with plenty of cupboards, worktop space and appliances. There is a large fridge/freezer, a microwave, an electric oven, an electric and gas hob with an extractor above, a dishwasher, a toaster, a filter coffee maker. An iron and ironing board are in the hall cupboard. Laundry facilities are available in the main house. Linen and towels are supplied. Evening meals available.

Places of Interest

There are plenty of outdoor activities including golf, tennis, walking, fishing, swimming, rock climbing, cycling, VTT trails, canoeing or kayaking, sailing, water skiing quad biking, horse or donkey riding. In the summer months Lac Roucarie, near Monesties offers a sandy beach with BBQ and picnic facilities. There you can swim, sail, windsurf, take out pedalos, walk or cycle around the perimeter. At Cap de Couverte activity park, near Carmaux, there are opportunities to try water skiing, dry slope skiing, water chutes, dry snow boarding, skate boarding, karting, roller blading and a host more. La Garissou swimming pool and mini golf course is 3kms from Prat Long, and at Albi there is a larger indoor sports centre called Atlantis on the road fromCordes. Swimming is possible in the summer months in the river Viaur at Laguepie. Water sports are available on the rivers Aveyron and Tarn and at the Lac Roucarie reservoir. The Base de Vere-Gresigne, between Le Verdier and Castelnau de Montmiral, is an artificial lake with a beach offering supervised bathing, slides, mini-golf and boating. There is a pic-nic and barbecue area close to the large car park. Enjoy the area, for the wines, the walking, the history and excellent food at any time of the year. Whatever the season, the area is popular with walkers, photographers, artists, cyclists and birdwatchers. The nearby forest has well marked walks and trails Two well known walks, or randonees, pass through the area - the GR36 and the GR46. Whether you are planning a quiet relaxing holiday or exploring the historic vineyards and hilltop towns, the comfortable surroundings of Prat Long make a great place to base yourselves.

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