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Gazele
Gazéle is a restored farmhouse on 12 acres, in a little valley in Lot et Garonne, surrounded by tree covered hills and farmers’ fields. Woodland walks to ancient castle, huge caves and other treasures cross the property.
The farmhouse itself sits by a stream (Gazéle means ford in Occitan), on 12 acres of hillside containing fields, an overgrown orchard, mature trees, small caves, woodland, its own drinkable spring water and friendly rabbits.
Gazéle can accommodate up to 12 people in 5 bedrooms the largest bedroom holds up to 4 single beds), the large 80 m2 dining room has a well equipped kitchen with stone and wood breakfast bar. There are 2 living rooms on 2 floors which connect to 4 of the bedrooms (2 double and 4 twin), and the 2 bathrooms and separate WCs. The house has Satellite TV, DVD, washing machine and dish washer. Duvets, dishcloths, pillows, bed linen and towels are all provided. In the garden there is a stone oven, a barbeque, garden furniture, swings and bicycles for adults and children.
The man made swimming pond looks like a lake edged with water plants and flowers (lilies, water mint, irises). There is a large 13 by 8 meter swimming section 2 meters deep (free from plants), a paddling pool area, a wooden jetty for diving, and a 10 meter long mountain stream with waterfall. The pond is fed by the spring, and the water is kept crystal clear thanks to a planted reed bed filter, no chemicals are needed. Children love it and spend a lot of their time catching tadpoles. A healthy environment with no harmful chemicals. Temporary barriers to limit access for toddlers are available on demand.
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