Rural Tranquility near Toulouse, on the Via Garona

This ground-floor, self-contained, 57 sq m apartment is part of a large, beautifully-restored farm house. Huge garden and staggering panoramic views of the Pyrenees, but close to the medieval village of Rieux-Volvestre, on the Via Garona, and only a few minutes from the A64 motorway. Saint Laurent is an ideal place for a holiday away from Covid-19. The Toulouse curfew has now been extended to the whole of Haute Garonne, but: Our nearest neighbour is 1 km away. We enjoy 27 hectares (66 acres) of private land. We are at the end of a cul-de-sac so there is no passing traffic. Hand sanitiser is available in all apartments. Our apartments have independent access, which makes social distancing easy. They have fast wifi, a comfortable workspace and are suitable for children. Geoff and Penny are retired health professionals who understand the issues. A clean, spacious, light and airy apartment, which comfortably fits 4. Breath-taking views, a rich cultural heritage, meandering rivers and canals, winding roads and quality local produce all conspire to make Saint Laurent an unforgettable rural experience. Here you can get away from it all, but if you want some action, you do not have to travel far to find it. Guests have access to the extensive grounds. There are many established walks in the area. You can enjoy, by invitation, the common areas of the house, which include a large salon and balcony. In the salon there is a Kawai grand piano. The apartment is for your own private use, and although the owners reside at the property, there is no interaction unless you wish it. There are excellent restaurants nearby: • Chateau de la Terrasse - Carbonne • La Tomate du Jardin - Daumazan-sur-Arize • L'Enclos - Cazères • Le Moulin d'Edmond - Gratens • Restaurant Sentenac - Tourtouse Discover the ancient bishopric of Rieux-Volvestre, the formerly walled town of Montesquieu-Volvestre, the plush houses of Carbonne, and many other picturesque villages. Whether for a relaxing weekend or for a longer holiday in the countryside, many surprises await you: • Le Village Gaulois (Gallic village) • La Clairière aux Insectes (Insectarium) • Bird watching • Hilltop walks • Donkey trekking • Water sports - Garonne River • Star gazing - Latrape • 10 pin bowling - Rieux-Volvestre • Markets selling organic food and handicrafts. With the majestic, snow-capped Pyrenees as the backdrop, in Volvestre you will find everything to satisfy an adventurous spirit. The people of Haute-Garonne have always loved cycling, and over 190 km of bike paths have been established, which allow everyone - families, children and competitive or weekend cyclists - to go on long tours in safety. Starting from Carbonne, Salles-sur-Garonne or Saint-Julien-sur-Garonne, there is a clearly-marked, safe cycling trail beside the Garonne river. The weekly markets are where it all happens, and they are the best places to meet the farmers and caterers and get a taste of what they offer. Each town has its market, and each market has its particular day of the week: • Montesquieu-Volvestre – Tuesday • Sainte-Croix-Volvestre – Wednesday • Carbonne – Thursday • Saint-Sulpice sur Lèze – Friday • Cazères – Saturday • Rieux-Volvestre – Sunday Only forty minutes on the A64 motorway is Toulouse. Here, when you are tired of shopping and culture, you can visit: • Aeronautical Museum • Space City • Airbus It is advisable to have your own transport. There is plenty of free private parking. Public transport is available at Rieux-Volvestre (Bus) and at Carbonne (Bus and Train). It should be noted that the bathroom is off the bedroom. The other bed is a sleeper couch in the living room. Access to the bathroom is through the bedroom. Toulouse (40 mins) and Albi, Carcassonne and Lourdes (all 90 mins) are within easy reach by car. Our property has other rentable space (e.g. 'Escape to Volvestre' and 'Ideal Family / Party Space'), if your party is larger. We can accommodate up to 12 people.