La Bourthoumarie - Frausseilles

The luxury Tarn holiday home, La Bourthoumarien, is particularly spacious, consisting of 2 double bedrooms each with their own bathrooms and 2 twin bedded rooms with one further bathroom. There are two large reception rooms and two separate covered outside dining areas. Stylishly furnished and decorated with high ceilings, open fireplaces and original floors thoughout. The house is set in rolling countryside amidst some of the best vineyards in the Gaillac appellation. The entire house has a tremendous feeling of light & space and has a wonderful French rustic flavour throughout. On the ground floor the entrance hall has been created with an open-plan effect for the two principal reception rooms. These large rooms are flooded with natural light from lots of windows and French doors (Website hidden by Airbnb) This house does not have a TV. Impressive fireplaces, original terracotta tiled floors and traditional exposed light wood beam ceilings give these rooms their charm. The well equipped kitchen ( no microwave) is next to the dining room and opens out on to a pretty covered breakfast terrace which is in fact the old restored bread-oven. In addition to the kitchen there is a large utility room with a second (drinks) fridge, washing machine, tumble dryer and masses of food storage shelving. There is a separate WC/cloakroom on the ground floor. A particular feature of this property is the huge three-arched open barn attached to the right side of the house. The owners have created a great outside dining area here with a large dining table and barbecue. All the bedrooms are on the upper two floors which are accessed via the grand original wood and iron work spiralling staircase. The are two double bedrooms on the first floor, both are a good size and the master bedroom in particular is huge. Both have their own bathrooms and dressing room/walk-in-wardrobes. The flooring is all original wood or tiles with pretty scatter rugs which contributes to the general light and airy feel of this house. The second double bedroom on this floor has a child's bed which can be used if needed. The upper floor has two twin bedded rooms. Both are large, and are suitable for adults or children and there is an additional bathroom midway between the two rooms. You will take the whole property as a private let. We are just a phone call away and live just 5kms from Cordes sur Ciel ourselves so can be with you quickly if the need arises. The house is totally surrounded by lawned areas planted with a variety of small trees. Walking through the arched barn you will find a small exterior courtyard with a trickling water feature overhanging lavender plants and stone steps will bring you up to the rear gardens and lovely pool area. The good sized terrace also offers a covered shady area to relax. The 10m by 5m pool is naturally chlorinated by an electrolysis system. A car is essential and we will send you detailed directions to the property. A regular cleaning contribution of €150 needs to be left at the property at the end of your stay and we charge a refunded security bond amount. Both of these payments form part of our booking contract and all details will be on the paperwork we will send out to you.