La Grange des Tilleuls was the barn of Soubise farm where they used to make the local wine. When we bought it in 2011, it was a completely derelict stone building, with a roof which had almost fallen in and two large concrete tanks for the wine on the ground floor. We carefully renovated the building and have transformed it into a spacious and charming holiday home.
La Grange is at the end of a lane in a calm and tranquil setting. When you go inside, the first thing you notice are the large wooden trusses and open plan kitchen, dining room and living room. The kitchen and dining room are extremely well equipped and the living room is a haven of style and comfort.
Stairs go down to an large terrace where there are dining table and chairs/stools for ten people and a sitting area just in front of the swimming pool and garden. There are also a gas barbeque and sun loungers. The boules court is at ground floor level from the terrace.
On the ground floor you will find three bedrooms, two double and one for four people (with two truckle beds). Two of the bedrooms have en-suite shower rooms and there is also a family bathroom which additionally houses a baby bath and baby-changing table with changing mat. The third bedroom on the ground floor has two single beds. The fourth bedroom (the old pigsty) is at terrace level, with a door directly leading out onto the terrace. Here you have the choice between having a large king-size bed or two single beds.
Like La Petite Grange (one of our other gites), La Grange des Tilleuls remains at a comfortable temperature throughout the year thanks to the thick stone walls and part of the garden being in shade.
La Grange des Tilleuls is situated in the hamlet of Soubise which is within walking distance from the amenities of Lablachère (bakers, butcher, cheese shop, vegetable and fruit shop, grocer, cafés, restaurants, tobacconist/newspapers, hairdressers and local wine shop). Even closer is L’Espace Julien Marcy with its large children’s playground, tennis court and boules court where the locals play petanque.
La Grange des Tilleuls is ideal for four couples or two or three families with its different combinations for sleeping. Our aim is to provide you with a most interesting, tranquil and comfortable spot to relax and enjoy your precious holidays.
The Approach
La Grange des Tilleuls is at the end of a lane belonging to the commune. You come into a large courtyard where there is enough space to park four cars, mostly in the shade of our large lime trees (les tilleuls) and our pines.
Inside
Entrance hall. To the left, before the door into the main living area is a shower room with shower, toilet, sink and heated towel rail.
Kitchen
Fully fitted kitchen with stainless steel sink and draining board, electric hob and oven, two fridges, freezer, kettle, microwave and Tassimo coffee maker. Crockery, cutlery, pots and pans, glassware and cooking utensils are provided. Electric radiator. Radio/alarm. A desk where you can work at distance if necessary and wi-fi.
Dining room
Large dining table with 10 chairs, sideboard filled with crockery and cutlery and electrical radiator.
Living room
Three person settee, two person settee, two chairs, coffee table, stool, nest of three tables, cabinet containing cut glass glassware, carpet and butler’s pantry unit. Flat screen Smart television with French channels. Electric fire. Bookshelves with books. Games.
Terrace
Dining table with 6 chairs and 4 stools, three seater settee, chair, stool and coffee table, gas barbeque and sun beds/chairs.
Pigsty
Kingsize bed convertible into two single beds, tallboy, dressing table with mirror, wardrobe and electric radiator. This bedroom leads directly out onto the terrace.
Bedroom 1
Double bed, two bedside cabinets, chest of drawers, dressing table with drawers and mirror, stool, wall mirror, chair, wardrobe and electric radiator.
Bathroom 1
Large shower, sink, toilet, heated towel rail and scales.
Bedroom 2
Double bed, two bedside cabinets, chest of drawers, dressing table with drawers and mirror, chair and a row of hooks for hanging clothes.
Bathroom 2
Shower, toilet, sink and heated towel rail.
Bedroom 3
Two single beds, four chests of drawers, mirror and hooks to hang your clothes.
Family bathroom
Large shower, WC, sink, heated towel rail, baby changing table, changing mat and baby bath.
Lower corridor
Bookshelf with books, linen chest containing extra blankets. Washing machine and cleaning utensils.
Please note that the beds will be made for you on arrival with sheets and pillow cases and we will provide you with towels for use indoors. Please make sure you bring your own beach/swimming towels. We can provide a travel cot, high chair and safety gate if you ask at the time of booking and subject to availability.
SWIMMING POOL
Children drown in swimming pools. It is absolutely ESSENTIAL that you supervise your children AT ALL TIMES that they are in or near the swimming pool. Our pool complies with all of the legal requirements for safety - we have installed a pool alarm and a pool cover for your and your children's safety. IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to ensure that you have turned on the pool alarm and have covered the pool properly on every occasion that it is not in use.
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All interior photos by Sal Marston Photography