Family Friendly Amenities
For the little ones - we have a cot/crib, a portable play pen, a push
chair/stroller and two high chairs. There are numerous toys and art
supplies. There is a full library of Disney and kid friendly VHS tapes and a
separate TV with VCR in the dormitory bedroom. There is an inflatable wadding
pool. The swimming pool is fenced with a self closing gate. Cleaning
supplies are in a "child proof" cabinet in the laundry room.
The Property Manager, Guest Services Director can arrange for the following
services:
 Experienced childcare services @ 10 euros per hour after 7pm.
Daytime childcare available (art and craft sessions/sport sessions etc) Prices
subject
to number of children. Care giver will not take children into pool.
Services of a fully bilingual guide. 15 euros per hour (subject to availability,
advisable to book in advance)
Arrange trips to wineries, museums, stables etc. Booking fee applies.
Shopping prior to arrival. There is a standard charge of 25 euros for this
service.
Meals available from 25 euros per head. (Wine not included)
Packed lunches/picnics from 7euros 50 per head.
Arrange cakes, decorations etc for special occasions.
Fresh seasonal produce available from manager's potage as well as free range
eggs
available daily. Price list available in the gite.
For more information on the area and ideas for outing with the children,
visit:
The Tarn Tourism site:
http://www.tourisme-tarn.com/
The Averyon Tourism site
http://www.tourisme-aveyron.com/uk/index.php
The town of Cordes
http://www.cordesurciel.eu/index
The town of Albi golf course
http://www.golfalbi.com/eindex.htm
The town of Albi water park Atlantis
http://www.mairie-albi.fr/vivre/sp.html
Atlantis is an indoor and outdoor
facility, with a paddling pool for the young children, a diving pool, a lap pool
and a whirlpool. There is also a cafeteria, a gymnasium (though quite small)
and outdoor play equipment. The tariffs are very reasonable, ranging from
5euro50 per adult per day to 3euro30 per person for families of 3 persons or
more (there is another reduction for 9 or more). The facility is excellent,
very well maintained with plenty of parking.
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