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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.

Your contact:	Michael & Sarah Rule
Telephone:	+33 5 63 28 26 17
Email:	Contact Daramousque

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About the Holiday Home

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 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

Other towns nearby

Gaillac Toulouse Albi

Département

Tarn-et-Garonne (82)

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1 The Villa|Rental information

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

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 two ground floor bedrooms have electric shutters and French windows. The modern bathroom has a full-sized bath, 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 self-catering accommodation for one week.
Rent is to be paid to the owner in Euros. For your reference, you can view the rates in another currency.

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. More...
Gite.com Travel Tip:	A clear and detailed rental agreement will help to ensure a trouble-free holiday. It will define your rights and obligations as a guest in a rental property. Your rental agreement should state: the name and the exact address of the property the name of the homeowner and his or her phone number the name of the tenant and his or her address and phone number the start and the end of the rental period (including time of access and departure) the rent amount and what it includes (linen, towels, cleaning, electricity, water…) as well as what it excludes (heat, wood for the fireplace?…) how the rent should be paid (Pay-pal, bank transfer, money wire, cheque?…), and when the rent should be paid (dates and amounts of down payment and balance) whether a damage deposit is required, and if so, when is it payable, how damage is measured, how and when the deposit is refunded, and how deductions are made what referrals are available or required for and from the landlord and the tenant. More...
Contact:	Michael & Sarah Rule at Daramousque.

2 The Cottage|Rental information

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

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

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 self-catering accommodation for one week.
Rent is to be paid to the owner in Euros. For your reference, you can view the rates in another currency.

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

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Key:

Available

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. More...
Gite.com Travel Tip:	A clear and detailed rental agreement will help to ensure a trouble-free holiday. It will define your rights and obligations as a guest in a rental property. Your rental agreement should state: the name and the exact address of the property the name of the homeowner and his or her phone number the name of the tenant and his or her address and phone number the start and the end of the rental period (including time of access and departure) the rent amount and what it includes (linen, towels, cleaning, electricity, water…) as well as what it excludes (heat, wood for the fireplace?…) how the rent should be paid (Pay-pal, bank transfer, money wire, cheque?…), and when the rent should be paid (dates and amounts of down payment and balance) whether a damage deposit is required, and if so, when is it payable, how damage is measured, how and when the deposit is refunded, and how deductions are made what referrals are available or required for and from the landlord and the tenant. More...
Contact:	Michael & Sarah Rule at Daramousque.

About the Area

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 maison de maître on the property, where the owners live	The garden and surrounding landscape
The Villa: the dining area	The Villa: the kitchen
The Villa: the first ground floor bedroom	The Villa: the second ground floor bedroom
The cottage: the covered terrace	The Cottage: the kitchen
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