Tournesol - Seven Bedroom Villa, Sleeps 16

Main House: Ground Floor: Entrance Hall. Cloakroom. Sitting room with doors to front and rear terraces. TV room (Freesat TV,  DVD player & DVD collection, CD, WiFi). Spacious kitchen/diner (oven, microwave, dishwasher) with door to rear terrace. Breakfast dining room with door to covered terrace. Utility room (dishwasher). Laundry room (washing machine). Telephone (payable locally). Underfloor heating throughout (payable locally). Intermediate Level: Double bedroom (ceiling fan). Shower room. First Floor: Landing/library area. Double bedroom (continental bed, ceiling fan) with en suite bathroom and door to covered balcony. Double bedroom (door to Petite Maison) with en suite shower room and door to covered balcony. Double/Twin bedroom (double bed and single bed, ceiling fan). Bedroom with bunk beds and a single bed. Bathroom (separate shower). Galleried landing (doors to covered front terrace).
Petite Maison: Ground Floor: Open plan living/dining room/kitchen (oven, microwave, fridge). Shower room. Mezzanine: Double bed (ceiling fan).
Le Pigeonnier: Ground Floor: Open plan living/dining room/kitchen (oven, microwave, dishwasher, CD, doors to covered terrace).  First Floor: Landing. Double bedroom (ceiling fan, doors to balcony). Shower room.   Outside: Large grounds (4 acres) of garden and orchard,including a fenced pond. Covered and open terraces. Pool house with summer kitchen (sink, fridge, barbecue) and changing room/cloakroom. Poolside shower. Barbecue. Table tennis. Tennis court (all weather court, bring own equipment). Private parking. Private fenced swimming pool (13m x 6m) with Roman steps.

Sitting in four acres of spacious grounds, Tournesol is a country retreat in the heart of the Tarn countryside. Sweeping views encompass the gentle rolling hills, woodland and to the north the fortified village of Salvagnac, whilst exploration of the estate reveals open and covered dining terraces, a lawned garden, meadowland, an orchard, table tennis, the private pool and a tennis court. The combination of space and facilities makes Tournesol an attractive choice for large groups of friends or families.
Running the length of the main house, the ample terrace is the perfect spot for outdoor dining and relaxing. From here, the garden slopes down to the private pool, where you can enjoy far reaching views whilst swimming.

Tournesol's interior is equally appealing. Step inside and the rooms feel spacious and comfortable, with plenty of space for large groups. A neutral scheme of pale walls, wood beams and tiled floors is the backdrop to an array of colourful, interesting artwork. The kitchen is spacious - perfect for catering for a large group - and is adjacent to the covered dining terrace. The bedrooms are individually furnished and there is a good ratio of bathrooms to bedrooms, another plus for large groups. Additional accommodation is to be found in both the 'Petite Maison', which adjoins the main house, and the 'Pigeonnier', a separate building just across the wide front terrace. Each one has open plan living/dining/kitchen facilities, with bedroom areas on the first floor. From 'Le Pigeonnier's' bedroom, doors open onto a balcony from where the wonderful views can be appreciated.

Nearby Salvagnac (3km) is a friendly place with a mini market, boulangerie, restaurant, cafe bar, and a Wednesday market - in fact, everything you need! Rabastens (10km), a pretty town on the banks of the River Tarn, is due south. From here, you can catch a train to vibrant Toulouse or the 'Ville Rose' as it is also known, thanks to its distinctive brick architecture. Alternatively, a scenic drive past the Gaillac vineyards will bring you to the Grésigne Forest, the beautiful hilltop town of Cordes-sur-Ciel, and the River Aveyron, a favourite spot for canoeing and kayaking.

Parties paying the 12 person rate will have access to the main house only. Parties paying the 13-14 person rate will have access to the main house and petite maison only. Parties paying the 15-16 person rate will have access to the main house, petite maison and the pigeonnier.
Please note: A local tourist tax of £2.40 per person per night is payable for each party member aged 18 or over. We will add this amount to your booking.