Domaine de Lauroux - Nogaro - Gers
cottage in award winning vineyard

Former estate workers’ cottage, situated in the heart of a 100 acre, award-winning vineyard.

La Petite is set on the brow of a hill surrounded by vines and woodland, offering unbroken views of the countryside towards the Pyrenees.

The vineyard, purchased in March 2004 by Nicolas and Karen Kitchener, was previously with the same Gascon family for 4 generations and has an excellent reputation for its’ wine (white, red and rose), floc and Armagnac (dating back to 1929).

Domaine de Lauroux is 2km from the village of Manciet, situated between Nogaro and Eauze in the heart of the Gers.

Weekly rental from £395

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Living Area - Polished wood floor with rugs. The lounge is furnished with lamps, comfy sofas and chairs and has a TV and CD/DVD player. An extensive DVD/CD and book library is available to our guests together with a wide range of toys for our younger guests. Electric heater.

Kitchen/Dining - Area Farmhouse style kitchen with original open fireplace now fitted with wood-burning stove for our autumn/winter guests. The kitchen is equipped with an electric oven, microwave and fridge/freezer. Every care has been taken to provide a wide range of crockery, glasses and kitchen equipment for gourmet or family meals. A table and 6 chairs are located in the centre of the dining area. 2 Electric heaters. A washing machine, iron and ironing board are provided.

Bedrooms - 2 double bedrooms and 1 twin bedroom (suitable for adults). All rooms furnished with antique bedsteads (with firm UK mattresses)! Bedrooms have polished wood floors, rugs, lamps, wardrobes many pieces are traditional Gascon furniture found at local markets and Brocantes. Each bedroom is fitted with an electric heater.

Bathrooms - (one ground floor, one first floor) Two newly fitted, sparkling white tiled shower rooms with power showers. Both are equipped with large mirrors, lots of lights and plenty of storage for those jars of lotions and potions. Both bathrooms have tiled floors. Each bathroom is fitted with an electric heater.

Garden/Outside - The garden is completely fenced (again for the benefit of our younger guests). Garden furniture including table, chairs. Large covered terrace with power and lights, along the length of the house, with original BBQ chimney. Domaine de Lauroux offers miles of walks through meadows and woodland. A large grassed area complete with a picnic table and football nets, situated below the house is perfect for family games.

Pool - 5 x 11m rectangular pool overlooking vines, with 3m roman steps, surrounded by large tiled terrace with chairs, tables, parasols and loungers. Pool is enclosed by a secure fence and self-closing gate to meet French regulations. Behind the pool are numerous trees offering additional shade.

Facilities - A cot, high chair and other baby equipment is available and a stairgate can be provided and is easily fitted.

 

 

 

The area offers visitors the opportunity to explore the cities of Auch, Agen, Toulouse and Bordeaux. There are numerous festivals including “Jazz in Marciac” (August) , Salsa a Vic (July) and the annual country music festival at Mirande (July). The area has excellent markets and superb restaurants (Michelin starred restaurant in Manciet).

Domaine de Lauroux is 2 hours from Toulouse Blagnac airport, 2 ½ hours from Bordeaux airport, approximately 12 hours from Calais, 3 hours from the port of Santander in Spain. Our proximity to the Spanish border allows our guests to easily visit the Pays-Basques and the South West coast towns of St-Jean-de-Luz and Biarritz. A welcome pack of Domaine de Lauroux wines is offered to our guests.

 

 

Security deposit of £150 is required.

Changeover day is Saturday. Departure by 10am, arrival from 4pm. Cleaning charge of £35.


Longer lets are welcome (perfect for house hunting) – please contact us for special prices.

 

January, February, March, November

April, May, June, September, October

July & August

Christmas & New Year
£395 pw
£495 pw
£695 pw
£495 pw
 

please contact owners to confirm required dates are free.

Karen Kitchener at Domaine de Lauroux:

Tel (France): 00 33 5 62 08 56 76

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