Les Cathares - huge, stylish, family friendly gite with heated pool, playground and terraces

An impressive gite over four levels, Les Cathares is accessed from both front and rear terraces. The first level comprises a small kitchenette, washing machine and access door on to main terrace. The second level has a huge double bedroom (with direct orchard garden access), main bathroom and large space with two single beds (ideal for children). The third level has a huge hall with snooker table, punch bag and piano with terrace access via big glazed doors. There's a further large living room with seating for six and satellite TV, full sized kitchen with seating for six and direct access to the rear terrace. The kitchen includes large fridge / freezer, dishwasher, microwave, electric oven, gas hob and lots of storage space. The fourth floor has a large double bedroom, en suite bathroom and stunning private terrace with lighting and incredible views to the valley. This gite might not be suitable for groups with babies, toddlers or elderly as there are four flights of stairs and no stair gates due to the size of staircases (we have other more suitable gites for very small children).

The gite comes with it's own outdoor terrace (behind the property - this does not have valley views) with sofa, table for six and BBQ. There is a lovely big heated pool, security fencing and washing / toilet facilities, an adventure playground, tree platform and play pond. There are three other gites on site as well as our family home.

The whole farmhouse and land has a magical, tranquil atmosphere. In the evening the building, terraces and drive are lit up to create an ethereal ambiance allowing guests to enjoy the atmosphere in to the night. We have many children's toys, instruments and costumes - children often make friends and entertain their parents with shows on the main terrace. We try to do a film soiree once a week on the main terrace for all the families. Les Coumayres is a sociable place for guests - children can be free and creative in a safe environment, surrounded by nature. There are many tracks and gardens to explore the wonderful countryside. The weather in summer is usually sunny and comfortably warm, unlike the coast which can be too hot.

Nearby there are lakes with water sports, zip lining, kayaking, canyoning, medieval villages, open air markets, local fetes, stunning countryside to explore including gorgeous and waterfalls.