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MarkJ
Cape Town, South Africa
November 2019
Wonderful winter stay in the Haute-Garonne
In our view, Les Gites de la Tabernole is a fabulous getaway from the urban lifestyle. It's less than 30 minutes from the heart of Toulouse on any given day and it is a terrific realisation of rustic living with all of the homely comforts. The property sits atop a small hill, typical of the area, and you are just enveloped in the wonders of nature. Of particular note for us was the bird life, which provided spectacular aerial displays against the backdrop of pale blue skies and freshly ploughed fields - fantastic stuff. The gite itself is comfortable and the self-catering kitchen-lounge-dining space is fully equipped for your every need. The decor is original and authentic with much of it created by the hosts, Violette and Gerard. These are a truly hospitable couple, who, from the moment of our welcome until our farewell, made every effort to make our stay as wonderful as possible. If you are looking to get away from it all in the French countryside, yet still keep in touch (the WiFi is always on, uncapped, and offers decent bandwidth), then we'd suggest you'll be hard-pressed to do better in this neck of the woods.