Set halfway between Toulouse and Carcassonne, La Guiraude is a traditional Lauragaise farmhouse which has been renovated in the style of a luxury country villa. At the heart of one of the most varied regions of France, it boasts an idyllic hillside location, surrounded by fields of sunflowers in summer with far reaching views of the surrounding countryside. The gardens, beautifully landscaped with trees, shrubs and, in the summer, flower-filled tubs, are a wonderful sight.

The accommodation is of a very high standard, with high quality fittings, stylish bathrooms, all en suite, and bright fabrics. Built of stone and brick under a tile roof with many original decorative ironwork features, it offers a warm cosy residence in winter, yet remains cool in the hot summer months. The property is made up of two wings, La Grande Maison and La Toscane, which provide spacious accommodation for up to 20 people. The two wings can be rented separately outside of peak season and are completely self contained. Each wing has its own private entrance and terraces, and a separate gate at the rear ensures privacy or, when rented together, allows access from one wing to the other.

La Toscane: From the entrance hall there is access to the living and sun room with fireplace, satellite television, DVD and CD player. The sun room leads to a sunny terrace with a teak table and chairs. The dining room can accommodate 10 people. French doors open to a large terrace with a teak table for 10 and Italian ironwork doors lead to the porch. The kitchen has a gas hob, electric oven, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and microwave. There are two guest cloakrooms and a laundry room with washing machine and tumble dryer.

The four bedrooms are on the first floor. Belle Vue has a super king size bed (can be made up as twins), French windows which lead to a private, furnished terrace and a bathroom en suite. Ceonothus has twin beds and a full bathroom en suite. Afrique has a king size bed, stairs to a separate mezzanine gallery with a dressing/sitting area, access to a private furnished terrace and a shower room en suite. There is a large lofted family room, Atelier, with a double bed, three single beds and a shower room en suite.

The gardens include an arbour and a shallow, fenced pond with an Italian style fountain, as well as many shady areas to sit and relax and a separate area with children’s swings. The swimming pool measures 12.5 x 6.5 m and is surrounded by sun loungers, tables, chairs and parasols. There is an Italian style pool house with changing facilities and shower room.

During the peak season (July and August) La Grande Maison and La Toscane have to be rent together. Please check La Guiraude for prices.