Self catering holiday rental apartments in Cordes-sur-Ciel, Tarn, Midi-Pyrenees
Built in 1881, La Gaudane was to house 26 embroidery looms. A tall and imposing building, yet always welcoming in its rich drapes of Wisteria, Trompette and Virginia creeper. This majestic antique building sits on Cordes lowest slope so there are six storeys on the lower side but only three and a half on the higher side! La Gaudane is made up of three self-catering Loft Apartments and The Lodge. All the Cordes-sur-Ciel holiday rental apartments are equipped with all the latest appliances, and are furnished in a fascinating mix of antique and very new, including of course, essentially top of the range luxury beds.
These charming Cordes-sur-Ciel apartments can be accessed from the blue gate and the back courtyard and are only one floor up on the loft stairs. There is a a fenced pool, petanque court, large sunny terraces and the orchard. To the rear is the French courtyard garden. The properties are 400 yards from grocers, patisserie, bakers, bank, post office and weekly market, etc.
The Owners Apartment – Sleeps 8/10: Stunningly spacious apartment occupying the entire second floor of over 3000 square feet. Two large bedrooms and a bathroom at each end joined by an enormous salon with TV, snooker table and several distinct areas to relax. Equipped with all the modern appliances.
Loft Apartment South – Sleeps 6 plus convertible:
A vast apartment of over 2000 sq.ft with three bedrooms and a luxury bathroom with free standing bath. Fully equipped modern, two furnished bedrooms with luxurious double beds. The third children’s room has bunk beds for two. There is also a double convertible. TV, music centre, cassettes, plentiful books and games.
Penthouse Loft North – Sleeps 2/4:
Fantastic open plan 1400 sq.ft apartment with north light on all three aspects. Spectacular views on all sides even from the luxury free standing bath. All our designer’s creative skills have gone into this lovely penthouse. Luxurious double bedroom, Luxury kitchen area, and bathroom. Quality furniture, masses of clear space. So the apartment sleeps 2 to 4.
The Lodge Apartment – Sleeps 2 + 2:
Our very newest apartment! One large fully equipped kitchen and dining room, TV, music centre. Convertible for a child or visiting guest. Bedroom with superb bathroom. Extended for 2009 by a second room, study or lounge. It still sleeps 2+2 (or 2+3 child
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Snooker table, table tennis, games
Local Attractions
You can laze by the pool, visit the famous Jardins des Paradis, play snooker, pool, table tennis or petanque at La Gaudane.
For the more active there are mouth-watering markets all around, cafes and restaurants galore, and over 50 registered arts and crafts studios in Cordes.
The place is ideal for children - a fenced pool, playhouse, masses of toys & games.
There are also over 200 museums in the Tarn, including the Lautrec museum in Albi. Cordes is surrounded by vineyards and we can guide you round the best for tastings and lunch. There are medieval and music festivals at Cordes and elsewhere.
Nearby there are other festivals every week from Easter to October.
For the truly active there’s golf at any of several superb courses, cycling, tennis (La Gaudane have a complimentary stock of golf clubs, racquets and bikes), canoeing down the spectacular Aveyron Gorge, hiking, horse-riding, caving, fishing, swimming at two big waterparks or cruising down the Tarn. And plenty more on offer!
Special Rental Conditions
Deposit 25% on booking, balance 1 month prior
Damage Deposit of £200/€300 on arrival, held for the period of your stay and returned on departure.
Refreshments available and pool fridge
Linen changed every weekend, Optional cleaning
Cooking and babysitting can be arranged.
English and French speaking guardians
Complimentary welcome pack and wine on arrival.
Pets allowed by arrangement
Flexibility: The apartments are so designed that we can suggest alternatives for parties of unusual numbers or make-up. We can accommodate most permutations of 2 to 20+.
Five apartments with different capacities.
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Property Exterior
Local Attractions
For the more active there are mouth-watering markets all around, cafes and restaurants galore, and over 50 registered arts and crafts studios in Cordes.
The place is ideal for children - a fenced pool, playhouse, masses of toys & games.
There are also over 200 museums in the Tarn, including the Lautrec museum in Albi. Cordes is surrounded by vineyards and we can guide you round the best for tastings and lunch. There are medieval and music festivals at Cordes and elsewhere.
Nearby there are other festivals every week from Easter to October.
For the truly active there’s golf at any of several superb courses, cycling, tennis (La Gaudane have a complimentary stock of golf clubs, racquets and bikes), canoeing down the spectacular Aveyron Gorge, hiking, horse-riding, caving, fishing, swimming at two big waterparks or cruising down the Tarn. And plenty more on offer!
In the area
This Property is situated in Tarn, Midi-Pyrenees
Nearest Airport: Toulouse, Rodez or Carcassonne
Nearest Station: Cordes Vindrac
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Please note that the location on this map is an approximate guide, normally to the closest town or village.