Bed and Breakfast (Chambre d'Hotes) or Large Gite Holidays - South West France - Las Razes

Things to do at Las Razes

Pool

Sitting on its own sheltered terrace overlooking fields and woods – this heated pool makes a perfect centrepiece for your holiday.  The state-of-the-art salt-treatment system means – no more reddened eyes! The water remains silky soft and does not damage your hair or skin as you might find with a chlorine-pool. 

The pool is heated from (usually) mid April to the end of September and if the weather remains favourable into October.  The pool is closed during the rest of the year.   Whether you fancy a whole day relaxing on the pool terrace or a quick dip after sightseeing you will find the pool soon becomes a favourite spot.


 
Bikes
 
For those that want to get out and about on bikes we have 4 bikes which you are welcome to borrow.  We also have some maps and routes you can use to help you plan your trips,
 
   
Tennis
 
We have a key to the village tennis court and guests are welcome to borrow this.  There is also a practice area and a children’s play park.  We have some rackets and balls should anyone wish to borrow them.

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Inside quiet-time

In the dining room there are comfy seating areas, log burning stoves (for cooler evenings), English library, board games and a DVD player with a selection of films.  There is also a TV which receives programming from the UK, so all the main UK channels are available.

 
   
Inside Games and Entertainment
 
We have a three-quarter size snooker table and dartboard in the large converted barn.  These are ideal for an evening game or for escaping the mid-day heat.  The whole inside area is equpped for playing music, ideal for parties and celebrations.
 
 
Table tennis
 
There is a table tennis table in the garden which proves popular for both the quiet and dignified game for two, or a highly competitive family challenge.
 

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In the village
 
  • Play area - children and toddlers
  • Amazing pond for frogs!
  • Bakers
Also at Las Razes
 
  • Lawned areas for ball games
  • Goal nets
  • Boules
 
 

Out and about - on foot or bike from Las Razes

The local area is full of delightful walks and we have a supply of maps to help you plan a route and pre-planned routes that you can take directly from the garden at Las Razes. 

Whether you are an adventurous walker or just want to take a stroll before or after a meal – you will find something to suit.  Walking during the later and earlier months of the season can be a real joy. 

 

The bird life is varied, colourful and plentiful - a real joy for bird watchers, either from our garden and terraces or wandering around the local countryside.  On most Summer nights we are 'talked to' by the resident Scops Owls.  We keep a book to help identify birds in the gardens and surrounding areas.

 

You will also find wild flowers and orchids growing in the hedge-rows, fields, woods and paths that you will not have seen for years or maybe ever - early Summer, late Spring is particularly good for finding many different orchids and rare flowers.

 
As well as passing meadows of corn, sunflowers you will find fields of fruit trees and pastures of very lazy cows.
 
During July the landscape turns yellow and the famous sunflowers light up the region. 
 

Whether in the gardens at Las Razes or exploring the local countryside you will be amazed at the amazing numbers, colours and types of insects and butterflies.

 

Relaxing in the garden at Las Razes

Relaxing in the garden is the most popular way to pass the time at Las Razes.  With plenty of chairs and tables around the garden is perfect for reading, painting or catching up on some sleep. 

 
There are many different places to find some peace, or admire the wild flowers and bird life on your own.

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Heated salt water swimming pool at Las Razes

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See our page - Local Area - for details of things to do locally - including :
 

Vineyards (and Wine Tasting Trips), Golf, Bathing Lakes, Parchuting, Riding

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