NOUAILLES
medieval estate
Toulouse in France
SWIMMING POOL
SWIMMING POOL & POOL HOUSE
There is a truly splendid swimming pool measuring 20 metres by 10 metres, excluding its Roman end, with sufficient depth to be able to dive from its spring board. A perfect sun trap with a broad paved area with tables, sun loungers and shades, and underwater lighting for night time bathing. Beside the pool is a modern poolhouse with a wide covered terrace in which up to 30 people can have lunch or supper. There are also male and female changing facilities, each equipped with showers and WCs. The poolhouse has an industrial kitchen with a professional dishwasher, walk in fridge and outside a large gas barbeque.
Within the swimming pool area there is a hot tub, the perfect place to while away an afternoon especially in the winter months. The swimming pool is unheated.
SPORTS & FITNESS FACILITIES
SPORTS & FITNESS
Not just for relaxing and eating wonderful food, Nouillaise also offers amazing facilities to keep fit and healthy!
Nestled amongst the trees there are two all weather tennis courts, one with a multi sports surface which can be used for five-a-side football, basket-ball etc. There are tennis raquets (for more serious tennis players, you may want to bring your own) and balls provided. In addition "The lobster" is perfect for practising those returns. Within this area there are cricket and badminton nets.
The gym house, with its covered terrace is equipped with a cross trainer, power plate, rowing machine, exercise bike and various weights and weight machines. It also has a WC, shower, a sink and a fridge.
THE CHILDREN'S FACILITIES
CHILDREN'S PLAY FACILITIES
salle de fete
The estate has been especially designed for children of all ages, and there is always something to do whatever the age or weather. The favourite is the pool throughout the warmer months, but for quiet times and younger children, there is the fully equipped play barn (see north barn) with plenty of indoor activities, including soft mats, toys and art equipment.
Outside and in the cooler months there is a playground with slides, swings, seesaws and a Wendy House, whilst in the playfield there is a trampoline and plenty of space to make dens.
For older children and teenagers there are plenty of areas and activities around the estate for a bit of privacy or just to hang out, including the hot-tub, gym, sports area (see Sports and Fitness) and table tennis. There is also a DVD player and Wi-Fi is accessable throughout the estate.