Climate

We have great weather from April through to October, with just occasional rain. Temperatures often reach the mid-high 30s or low 40s in July and August. The heat can build up leading to dramatic thunderstorms. Early and late summer (June & September) the mornings and evenings can be chilly outside, but indoors you will be warm and cosy all year round. January is predictably the coldest month and temperatures can remain around zero, however we have known 16-18 degrees on Christmas Day and New Years Day! During the winter months logs for the wood-burner are provided and the gite also has central heating.

Provisions

Our aim is to try to provide everything you might need.

We provide :

• big comfy beds, french linen and egyptian cotton bedding, soft towels, pool fouta towels, spare blankets, spare pillows, hand-soap, shower gel, hairdryers.

• all kitchen mod-cons as well as all the usual crockery, pots, pans and utensils.

• a selection of kitchen condiments (olive oil, vinegars, salt, pepper, flour, tea, coffee, sugar, herbs)

• a selection of easy reading books, dvds and board games

• walking routes, maps, and leaflets on local activities.

• outdoor washing lines are provided.

• outdoor games: badminton and petanque

• gite bikes in various sizes to suit adults, teenagers and younger children, free of charge

Do bring: for summer stays, bring rubber shoes / waterproof sandals for trips to the river, weir and canoeing. Also bring your own beach/river towels, and warm jumper for the occasional chilly morning or evening.

Getting here

Nearest airports:

Toulouse 1hr 25mins (100km), Rodez 1hr 15 mins (85km), Carcassonne 2h 10mins (186km), Bergerac 2hr 30mins (175km).

Distance from Channel Ferry/ Shuttle terminals:

About 9-10 hours driving (or longer depending on stops) .

By Train:

Eurostar from London Kings Cross or Ebbsfleet to Paris. Change here for TGV trains to nearby large towns such as Montauban (nearer) or Toulouse.

Car Hire:

Available from airports and most large towns.

Our policies

Check-in: 4pm on arrival day. Check-out: 10am on departure day.

We don’t have many rules as we want you to make this your home-from-home and be as relaxed as possible. However we do ask just a few things of you please:

• No pets please as we have free-range hens and cats;

• No infants as we cannot ensure their safety as there is so much natural water here;

• No smoking inside or outside;

• Exercise caution regarding use of candles or any naked flames:

• Barbecues only within designated barbecue, as during the hot summer months there is a real risk of wild-fires;

• No outside guests please without our prior consent, and especially not to stay overnight and not to use the pool;

• No parties please or noise after 11pm for consideration to our neighbours.

If there is anything you are unsure about please just ask us first, we try to be as accommodating as possible.