Peaceful Watermill with Large River Island

Knoops Cottage details

Home description

At the end of a tree lined drive, Moulin de Samaran is 4.5 kms from L'Isle-en-Dodon. Substantially re-built in its original style during the 1990s and dating back to 1728, the watermill on the banks of the River Save and straddling its mill leat, is surrounded by a small formal garden and 18 acres of park and woodland which constitute its river island.

Comprising 3 gites, sun terrace and poolhouse the Moulin de Samaran is the place on which to close the door on the rest of the world and relax.

What's included:

Wireless broadband internet connection - All bed linen, hand, bath and pool towels (changed weekly), kitchen cloths - electricity, water, gas (electricity not included November to March).

Full use of the following: Barbeque (one for each gîte) anywhere around the property -. Swim spa pool -sauna - shower - exercise equipment - garden, terrace and pool furniture - satellite TV, DVD/video and CD players, - library of books, DVDs and videos - games, jigsaws - fishing rods - Mountain bikes - Cot and high chair by arrangement.

N.B.  As the Moulin de Samaran is surrounded by water, all children must be superivsed by an adult.  Apart from our cats, all other animals you see are wild and must be respected as such.

External features on site

• Barbecue
• Garden
• Scenic views
• Swimming pool (shared use)

Accommodation detail

Attached to the rear of  the mill builing and with its high beamed ceiling, the cottage has a mountain chalet feel and is entered via a gravel path from the main drive, with steps down to the terrace and garden.  The terrace,table, chairs and barbecue are ready for al fresco dining, together with deckchairs for use in the cottage garden which overlooks the mill pond.

The front door opens off the terrace and leads to -

• Main reception room which is open plan and is separated from the
• Fully equipped kitchen by a fitted dining table and chairs. .

An open staircase leads via a galleried landing to:

• 2 bedrooms - 1 double and 1 twin.  There is also a rollaway bed to accommodate a fifth person (Euro 30 per week).
• Bathroom with full-size bath and separate shower cabinet.
• Storeroom.

About the location

At the end of a tree lined drive, Moulin de Samaran is 4.5 kms from L'Isle-en-Dodon. Substantially re-built in its original style during the 1990s and dating back to 1728, the watermill on the banks of the River Save and straddling its mill leat, is surrounded by a small formal garden and 18 acres of park and woodland which constitute its river island.

Comprising 3 gites, sun terrace and poolhouse the Moulin de Samaran is the place on which to close the door on the rest of the world and relax.

See Local guide and map for information on nearby towns and facilities.

Activities near by

Bird Watching, Boules, Canoeing, Cycling, Fishing, French tuition, Golf, Gourmet dining, Hiking, Horse riding, Rambling, Rock climbing, Shopping, Sightseeing, Swimming, Tennis, Tree adventure park, Walking

See Activities and attractions for more information on nearby activities and places of interest.

How to get here

By road:

The Moulin is an easy drive from the main channel ports

Boulogne - 10 hours
Caen - 9½hours
Calais - 10¼hours 
Eurotunnel - 10¼ hours
Cherbourg  - 10¼hours
Dieppe   -  9¼ hours
Dunkirk - 10¼ hours
Le Havre - 9 hours
Roscoff - 10 hours
St Malo - 8½ hours
Santander - 5½ hours

By air:

Toulouse - BA - Air France -  Easyjet  -  Flybe - KLM - BMI - Aer Lingus - Lufthansa + 1¼ hours driving time
Carcassonne - Ryanair + 2½ hours driving time
Pau - Ryanair + 2 hours driving time
Bordeaux - BA - Air France – BMIbaby - Easyjet + 3 hours driving time

By rail:

Eurostar - Waterloo/Ashford - Paris Nord
Metro  - Paris Nord – Paris Austerlitz
SNCF - TGV - Paris Austerlitz to Toulouse Matabiau
Keen cyclists: If you wish to bring your own bicyles, arrangements can be made to collect you from Gare Matabiau.  Transfer fee:  Euro 60.00

See Local guide and map for information on nearby towns and airports.