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Daramousque
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Daramousque
Two renovated old stone barns set in extensive gardens with a large salt-water swimming pool, surrounded by fields and woodland in rural Quercy.
Contact
Your contact: Michael & Sarah Rule
Telephone: +33 5 63 28 26 17
Email: Click here to contact Daramousque
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About the Property
The swimming pool
The swimming pool
Daramousque is an old farmstead surrounded by extensive landscaped gardens with a large salt-water swimming pool, set in the countryside of Tarn-et-Garonne. The property consists of a maison de maître — a country manor house — and two converted stone barns, the Villa and the Cottage. The three-bedroom Villa can accommodate up to six guests, while up to four can stay in the two bedrooms of the Cottage. The owners live on site in the manor house; they are always happy to help, and otherwise fully respect their guests’ privacy.
The gardens in the morning mist
The gardens in the morning mist
The houses are set in about 14 hectares (35 acres) of lawns, flowering shrubs, fields and woodland with views over rolling farmland looking south towards the Pyrénées. An old pigeonnier is a particularly attractive feature of the gardens, which are home to an abundance of colourful birds and butterflies. Buzzards and other birds of prey soar overhead, and deers are frequent visitors to the surrounding fields. A children’s play area with slide, swings and other toys is located a short distance from the pool.

The 14m x 7m salt water pool is both fenced and fitted with an alarm system for your security, and is surrounded by a paved area equipped with sun-umbrellas, loungers, and a freshwater shower.

Special features: • Pool on the property
Swimming pool: Saltwater pool, 14m x 7m, fenced in and alarmed for security
Location

Region

Midi-Pyrénées

Village

Monclar-de-Quercy

Setting

Rural

Nearest large town

Montauban (21 km W)

Other towns nearby

Gaillac (31 km E)
Toulouse (50 km SW)
Albi (52 km E)

Département

Tarn-et-Garonne (82)

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1 The Villa|Rental information
The Villa
The Villa
The Villa is a converted stone built barn on two floors, with a full-length covered terrace facing south and east. This spacious house sleeps up to six in three double bedrooms. A large vaulted hallway leads through to the open-plan kitchen, living and dining area.

The furnished kitchen is fully equipped with a SMEG five-ring gas burner and electric oven, a fridge-freezer, a microwave, a dishwasher and coffee makers. A separate utility room leading off the kitchen has a washing machine, ironing facilities and a vacuum cleaner. The living/dining area is a relaxing space with a big dining table, sofas and armchairs, a TV, a DVD and a CD player.

The living area
The living area
From the kitchen, living, and dining area, three French doors lead out onto the terrace, which extends the length of the house. The terrace looks out over the pool and gardens; it is a pleasant spot for sitting and dining outdoors and enjoying a barbecue.

There are three double bedrooms, all of which have large double beds. (Twin beds can be substituted for a double in one bedroom). The very large master bedroom upstairs includes a separate sitting area with exposed beams and timber flooring. Shuttered French windows ensure good ventilation.

The terrace
The terrace
The two ground floor bedrooms have electric shutters and French windows. The modern bathroom has a walk-in shower, two washbasins, a bidet and a toilet. There is also a separate cloakroom with a basin and toilet.

For the cooler months, the villa’s ground floor tiling has under-floor heating, and log fires can be enjoyed in the enormous stone fireplace. Additionally, the whole house is double glazed.

Accommodates: 6 guests
Bedrooms: Three bedrooms, two with a double bed, one with twin beds.
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Features
  • Stereo
  • Bath
  • Linen available
  • Towels available
  • Kitchen
  • Central Heating
  • Shower
  • Dishwasher
  • Barbecue
  • Television
  • Fireplace
  • Non-Smoking
  • Washing machine
  • Clothes Dryer
Rental rates

The rates shown below are for renting this accommodation for one week.
Rent is to be paid to the owner in Euros. For your reference, you may display the rates in the currency of your choice.

Display rates in:
Currency conversions are an approximate guide and are subject to change.
Time of year Cost per week
April 3, 2010 until April 24, 2010 €975
April 24, 2010 until June 26, 2010 €1,200
June 26, 2010 until August 28, 2010 €1,500
August 28, 2010 until September 25, 2010 €1,200
September 25, 2010 until October 30, 2010 €975
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Changeover day: Saturday
Rental conditions: A 25% deposit is required to secure a booking. The balance is due six weeks before arrival. All linen and bath/hand towels are included, but guests are asked to bring their own swimming towels.
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Contact: For further information or to make an inquiry, please contact Michael & Sarah Rule at Daramousque.
2 The Cottage|Rental information
The cottage
The cottage
The Cottage is a converted stone barn on one floor, with a covered terrace area, two bedrooms, and a large open-plan kitchen, living, and dining area. A high ceiling and exposed beams give the house a spacious and airy feel. The fully equipped kitchen area features a gas cooker, a fridge-freezer, a dishwasher, a microwave, and coffee machines. A washing machine, ironing facilities and a vacuum cleaner are also available.
The living area
The living area
In the living area, a sofa and armchairs surround a coffee table, and guests can enjoy the use of a TV, DVD and CD. The living area opens onto the covered terrace.

Additional barbecue and sunbathing areas are equipped with sun-loungers and umbrellas, so that guests can enjoy the views over the surrounding fields and hills.

One of the double bedrooms
One of the double bedrooms
Each of the two double bedrooms has a large double bed. The bathroom has a walk-in shower, a toilet, two washbasins and a washing machine.

The cottage is fully double-glazed and has its own gas-fired central heating for the cooler months.

Accommodates: 4 guests
Bedrooms: Two bedrooms, each with a double bed.
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Features
  • Stereo
  • Linen available
  • Towels available
  • Kitchen
  • Central Heating
  • Shower
  • Dishwasher
  • Barbecue
  • Television
  • Non-Smoking
  • Washing machine
  • Clothes Dryer
Rental rates

The rates shown below are for renting this accommodation for one week.
Rent is to be paid to the owner in Euros. For your reference, you may display the rates in the currency of your choice.

Display rates in:
Currency conversions are an approximate guide and are subject to change.
Time of year Cost per week
April 3, 2010 until April 24, 2010 €550
April 24, 2010 until June 26, 2010 €650
June 26, 2010 until August 28, 2010 €950
August 28, 2010 until September 25, 2010 €650
September 25, 2010 until October 30, 2010 €550
Availability calendar
Mar-May 2010
 
Jun-Aug 2010
 
Sep-Nov 2010
 
Dec-Feb 2011
 
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Key:
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Not Available
Available with special offer
Changeover day: Saturday
Rental conditions: A 25% deposit is required to secure a booking. The balance is due six weeks before arrival. All linen and bath/hand towels are included, but guests are asked to bring their own swimming towels.
Gite.com Travel tip: A clear and detailed rental agreement will help to ensure a trouble-free holiday. More info...
Contact: For further information or to make an inquiry, please contact Michael & Sarah Rule at Daramousque.
About the Area
The nearby village of Monclar-de-Quercy
The nearby village of Monclar-de-Quercy
Monclar-de-Quercy is a typical small French village, with a central square that hosts a weekly market, a pretty church, a new supermarket, a pharmacy, and a choice of bakeries, restaurants and bars. The neighbouring villages offer a range of markets every day and night, selling fresh local produce, including foie gras, goose and duck confit, magret, cheeses, vegetables, fruits, meats, and wines. Particularly mouth-watering are the melons, peaches and nectarines which ripen in July and August. In September and October, the Cêpes de Vaissac, a special mushroom, are available for the discerning. The area is renowned for good food – including cassoulet, foie gras, Roquefort cheese, Noir de Bigorre ham - and fine wines.

Walking, cycling, swimming, fishing, horse riding, canoeing, golf and tennis, even microlight flying are all available nearby. The list of places to visit nearby includes museums, galleries, festivals, antique shops, vineyards and châteaux.

About the Region
The nearby <i>bastide</i>, or fortified village, of Puycelci
The nearby bastide, or fortified village, of Puycelci
Daramousque is just a few kilometres from some of the most beautiful bastides and medieval villages in France. Puycelci, Bruniquel and Montricoux are within twenty minutes’ drive, and just a little further are Castelnau de Montmiral and Saint Antonin Noble-Val.

Also within easy reach for a day trip are Montauban, the nearest big town, which was founded in 1144 and is the administrative centre of Tarn-et-Garonne; Gaillac, famous for its wines; Albi, with its beautiful cathedral; Moissac with its Romanesque art sites; the fabulous big city of Toulouse; and the medieval citadel of Carcassonne. The ski slopes of the Pyrénées, the beaches of the Mediterranean, and the Spanish border are all within a reasonable drive.

Photo Album
The <i>maison de maître</i> on the property, where the owners live
The maison de maître on the property, where the owners live
The garden and surrounding landscape
The garden and surrounding landscape
The Villa: the dining area
The Villa: the dining area
The Villa: the kitchen
The Villa: the kitchen
The Villa: the first ground floor bedroom
The Villa: the first ground floor bedroom
The Villa: the second ground floor bedroom
The Villa: the second ground floor bedroom
The cottage: the covered terrace
The cottage: the covered terrace
The Cottage: the kitchen
The Cottage: the kitchen
The Cottage: the second bedroom
The Cottage: the second bedroom
Guest Opinions

After a lengthy and extremely thorough search for the perfect place to stay in the south west of France, we were lucky enough to come across Daramousque. We rented The Villa for 10 days and it was sublime. Even before our arrival,the owners of the property were there to answer all of our questions and help in any way they could.Thanks Michael and Sarah for having such a peaceful, gorgeous property and for being the gracious, helpful and fun hosts that you are!
Pam E. - Boston, MA, USA