escapadou villa south west france
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Villa rental south west of FranceTRANSCRIPT
L’ Escapadou property from the sky
About the house – L’ Escapadou Beau%fully restored 13th century home set in the picturesque Medieval village of Cordes sur Ciel,( South-‐West,France) Renowned in France for its magnificence and fairytale like charm, Cordes sur Ciel is truly one of a kind. The home is set over 3 levels, perfectly perched on the hill and 5 minutes by foot to all ameni%es. The home has been recently renovated to include a balcony and pool to soak up the magnificent views. The home boasts 5 bedrooms, and 2 large living areas, kitchen and large laundry. L’ Escapadou is owned by a French/Australian couple who use the home thru out the year but are based in Melbourne Australia. The owners have great knowledge of home styling and have spent the last 4 years sourcing vintage pieces from flea markets in France to ensure the home is authen%c and personable whilst remaining prac%cal for a holiday stay. The home extends beyond that of standard rentals and invites you to enjoy a moment in France amongst great aesthe%cs and charm. The home provides a tranquil hide away from the big ci%es in France but is s%ll walking distance to all the ameni%es that await you, just outside your door. Once you arrive in Cordes sur Ciel you may well not use the car for days.
Dining Room Kitchen with view on the valley
Formal lounge room Dining Room
Dine in style with a superb view
Soak in the view of the French countryside
Balcony accessible from the dining room
Master Bedroom with direct access to the pool Master Bedroom
Bedroom 2 Bedroom 2
Bedroom 3 Bedroom 4
Bedroom 5 Bedroom 5
Outdoor shower
Outdoor living – Pool house
Guests testimonials We found the Escapadou property to be beau%ful and extremely comfortable offering all the liWle luxuries and fine touches that you'd expect from bou%que accommoda%on. The loca%on of Cordes sur Ciel: a quant, historic, hillside French village of cobbled streets, beau%ful gardens and stunning views made for rural French living at its best!! We le[ with our hearts full of vivid, amazing, resplendent, everlas%ng family memories .... The EllioW-‐Lynch Family, Melbourne Our extended family enjoyed a glorious two weeks in the luxury of Escapadou. The combina%on of a spacious and excep%onally well appointed home, glorious views and a convenient loca%on close to Cordes centre was perfect. We can also recommend the many local walks and the hospitable local vineyards. Peter and Rosalind McCarthy-‐Ward, London LOVE this place, ! can’t wait to go back next year! Escapadou is now considered our home away from home. Best holiday des%na%on ever. Absolutely loved everything about it. Beau%ful home, beau%ful for%fied town, beau%ful people. To die for! Kathryn Cason – Bendigo, Australia
Guests testimonials We had a magical three weeks staying at L'Escapadou. Having the luxury of a beau%ful, spacious house and a garden right in the middle of Cordes was bliss. Popping down to the market and the BEST cakes in the world at Moulin or heading up to the top of the city for an aperi%f before dinner on the terrace was amazing, the best of all worlds. My family felt totally at home there and having two small children and a baby the lay out of the pool and house worked brilliantly. I cannot recommend this house highly enough, and we will be hopefully returning many %mes in the future. Kathryn Rayward, London "We spent the most wonderful week at the Villa Escapadou situated in the medieval town of Cordes Sur Ciel. It was our highlight of our France, Tuscany trip. The villa exceeded our expecta%on in every way, it had everything you required and the views were so amazing. I honestly thought we went back into %me, back to the era where knights walked the stoned walk ways. We took so many photos of our kids dressed up in knight costumes, and we could just image what Cordes Sur Ciel was like back in the 13th Century. It was the perfect place to explore the surrounds, the markets, the castles, it was so memorising and so unforgeWable. Thankyou so much Claire for ledng our family rent your villa for the week, I just wished it was fo so much longer. I could see why people sell up and move to this town.” The Harris Family, Melbourne
The Cordes sur-Ciel area Being in Cordes places you in the golden triangle: Cordes-‐Gaillac-‐Albi The town of Cordes sur Ciel is a superb hilltop town and centre for ar%sts. In the old Cite at the top of the hill are a number of restaurants and shops that are ideal for tourists. At the base of the hill are supermarkets, banks, chemist, bakery and the Saturday morning food market. Cordes sur Ciel is host to a large medieval fes%val on the 14th July. Cordes was revived in the mid-‐20th century, by ar%sts and other visitors who no%ced the town's beauty. Albert Camus visited it in the 1950s and remarked that “In Cordes, everything is beau%ful, even regret”. In 1993, Cordes was renamed Cordes-‐sur-‐Ciel to reflect the town's site on a hill above the clouds that cover the valley below. To learn more about Cordes sur Ciel please visit www.cordessurciel.fr The Surrounding area The local villages of Bruniquel, Penne, Puycelci and Castelnau de Montmirail are wonderful to explore .Within driving distance you can then explore these villages but foot.
The Midi-Pyrenees / Tarn region An historically rich area with incredible landscapes and tradi%onal hospitality ,the Midi-‐Pyrenees is the largest region in France, running from the Pyrenees south of Toulouse. The region enjoys a very sunny climate, perfect for apprecia%ng the constant sight of its landscapes. There are many vineyards in the area (AOC Gaillac wines) which welcome visitors. The area has a long and interes%ng history and many of the towns and villages are for%fied and well worth exploring. Only 20mn drive from Cordes is the town of Albi. which has recently been classified “UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE”,. The Saint Cecile Cathedral is a unique aWrac%on and there is also a museum dedicated to Toulouse-‐Lautrec. Near Carmaux is the leisure park of Cap Découverte. The region also has the stunning modern bridge at Millau. It's southerly loca%on, means a warm spring, long hot summers, and glorious autumns with lovely days o[en las%ng well into November. The South West of France is the French capital of gastronomy and you will discover many reputable and tradi%onal restaurants around Cordes -‐sur -‐Ciel, Albi and Toulouse. (log on Trip advisor for ra%ngs)
The Markets France is renowned for its glorious markets filled with colours, smells and most importantly personali%es of locals and tourists alike. From the home you can wander done the street to the Cordes market, with your basket in hand and pick up fresh produce. A 25km drive from Cordes takes you to St Antonin Noble Val. This beau%ful village holds a Sunday market with a different feel again. Arrive early and spend the day, shopping, ea%ng, drinking and soaking up the sun. .
Getting there Fly : Toulouse airport 50 km away ( hire car recommended) For Interna%onal travellers there are various airlines that fly into Europe. If you are coming directly to Cordes you may consider the following op%ons: • Your home city to Paris, transfer flight to Toulouse ( main city in S-‐W France) • London, ( Heathrow) transfer flight to Toulouse • Frankfurt transfer flight to Toulouse. There are always cheaper flight op%ons to Toulouse if you fly out of Gatwick in London or Orly in Paris. Talk to your travel agent about these op%ons. Easy jet provides a low cost op%on from these smaller airports. Ryan Air, a low budget airline in Europe flies into Rodez.Marcillac Airport ,87km from Cordes
Cordes sur Ciel
Facilities General: Flat screen TV-‐ including English SKY TV, DVD player, CD player ,
PC Computer with printer, unlimited FREE Wi-‐Fi Telephone ( addi%onal costs for Interna%onal calls or calls to mobiles)
Standard: KeWle, capsule espresso coffee maker , filtered coffee maker
Toaster, Iron and board, Hair dryer U%li%es: Dishwasher, 900mm gas oven , range hood, 2x Fridge/ Freezer,
Washing machine, Dryer Rooms: 5 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1 with shower , 1 with separate shower
and bath, 4 toilets Furniture: Single beds (5), Queen beds (1), Kind Bed ( 1) King single (1)
Cot (1), Dining sea%ng for 10 Sleeps maximum of 10
Other: Linen and towels provided. Outdoors: Balcony / Terrace, Private outdoor pool (heated and salt water),
BBQ (professional Spanish plancha), Gazebo with addi%onal toilet, change room and outdoor shower Also provides a second undercover ea%ng area and kitcheneWe
Child friendly There are many toys and books and games for children under 12.
Wii console and 2 remotes. Hea%ng /Cooling All rooms are fiWed with wall heaters . Both living/dining areas
are fiWed with open log fire places. There are 2 portable fans. The house walls being nearly 100 cm thick keep the house very cool in the summer heat.
Changeover day: Flexible Keep in mind that Saturday is the market in Cordes and Sundays in St Antonin de Noble Val.
Access: Car not essen%al but advisable
Family friendly Suitable for children but not ideal for toddlers as there are many stairs and using a stroller is difficult in Cordes . Infants would not cause a problem. There is a gate around the pool and an alarm. The pool gate requires the use of a key. Not Suitable for people with restricted mobility.
Notes: No pets allowed No smoking at this property ( except outdoors) Self-‐catering The number of guests staying at the house must not exceed 10. The numbers of guests must also be listed on the booking. Addi%onal guests will incur and addi%onal charge.
Period 2013
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Weekly (7 nights)
Linen charge
Mid Season – Spring April 1 2012 May 31 2012 1950 Euro 30 € per person
High Season –Summer June 1 2012 Sept 22 2012 2400 Euro
30 € per person
Mid Season -‐Autumn Sept 23 2012 Oct 27 2012 1950 Euro
30 € per person
Pricing , Terms & Conditions
Booking Information Please email ; [email protected] with your interested dates of stay to check availability. Once your dates have been confirmed we will require a 30% deposit. The remaining 70% will be required 6 weeks before your arrival to the house. Bond: The proprietor will require a credit card number for security against any damages caused to the property. This will be noted on the rental agreement. An individual inspec%on is conducted at the end of each booking . All damages will need to be charged to the account of the renter listed on the rental agreement.
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