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• Country: France	• Swimming Pool: Private
• County: Midi-Pyrenees	• Garden: Private
• Town: Saint Andre de Najac	• Balcony: Private
• Sleeps: 6 (Bedrooms: 3)	• Car Required: Required
• Changeover day: Saturday	• Transfer Info: N/A

Prices

Prices from £ 450.00 to £ 1100.00 Full rates list

 

Description
LOCATION:
This pretty stone built country house on the edge of a small hamlet has the most superb pool and garden area and is perfect for a quiet relaxing holiday. It is extremely well equipped and is within easy driving distance of Najac and St Antonin is around 30 minutes, both of which are magnificent medieval towns retaining all their wonderful architecture and charm and remain unspoilt by the passage of time. Villefranche is reached in 20 minutes and, as well as the popular Thursday market, provides all your needs for in-house catering.

Surrounded by countryside, this is a delightful place to spend a quiet simple holiday. It is a paradise for nature lovers, walkers and those who prefer to simply relax by the pool. Situated well off the beaten track, and with Angora goats and geese as neighbours, you can enjoy the true rural French scene.

Chosen by the famous travel writer Alistair Sawday for his book Special Places to Stay in France for Self Catering.

PROPERTY:
The property has been carefully restored over recent years, ensuring that many of the original features such as exposed and dressed stonework have been retained. Like many houses of this style there are low beams and steep internal staircases. The main living area, on the first floor, has a dining area, some lounge seating and kitchen. There is a bedroom on this floor and a further two bedrooms on the second floor.

Passing through the gateway to the rear garden you come into the most delightful part of the property. It is like a 'secret' garden with a swimming pool set in a 'tapering' meadow which has delightfully shaded areas. It is a perfect setting to while away those warm summer days.

ACCOMMODATION:
Entry into the property is at ground floor level where, off the hallway is a shower-room and separate toilet. The staircase leads to the dining and living area and at the top of the stairs there is a double bedroom to the left.

The main accommodation is delightful and comfortable for 6 people and comprises of a fully fitted kitchen with a dining table, sitting area and an adjoining 'souillard' with a vaulted ceiling and 'evier' reached through a stone archway. There is a small balcony where some of you may wish to take the morning sun with your breakfast. There is a TV for use with the video player with a selection of videos, plenty of books, some games and a CD player.

There is an open staircase to the second floor which has a large area with twin beds which, being 7m x 4m, doubles as an upstairs play area for children if required. From here there is a shower room, toilet and wash hand basin, leading through to another good sized double bedroom.

Sheets, pool and bath towels are provided.

OUTDOORS:
The pool, which is very private and looks across pastureland and is 11m by 5m with the depth ranging from 1m to 2.5m and has a solar heated shower. There is a small roofed area with an electrical point where you can keep a fridge for instant access to the cold beers etc, pool toys, kiddies play area, table and chairs.

FACILITIES:
Private pool 11m x 5m with solar heated pool shower.
BBQ, outdoor fridge, garden furniture and parasol and loungers for all.
Pool toys and a paddling pool for toddlers.
bikes, boules.
TV for playing videos with a library of videos.
CD/tape player, books and indoor games.
Fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine and oven.
Cot, high chair and stair gate.
Sheets and towels provided.
English speaking caretaker nearby to assist.

 

 

Accommodation

• Double Beds: 2 • Twin Beds: 2 • Bathrooms: 0 • Property Size: 0 sqm • Distance from Airport: 60 km from Toulose • Central Heating • Suitable for Children

• Balcony: Private • Swimming pool: Private • Garden: Private • Suitable for Infants

 

Facilities

Accommodation Equipment:   BBQ, Cooker, Cooking Utensils/pans, Crockery, Cutlery, Dish washer, Freezer, Fridge, Glassware, Kettle, Microwave, Music Player, Open Fire, Oven, Television, Towels/linen, Video, Washing Machine
Furniture - Indoor:   Cots Available
Location:   Scenic Area
Outdoors:   Balcony, Garden, Off Road Parking

 

Activities

Outdoor Activities:   Fishing, Historical Sites, Horse Riding, Mountain Biking, Swimming, Walking

 

The Area
The properties are approximately a day's drive from the Channel Ports and just over an hour from Toulouse Airport. Rodez airport is on average 1 hour 15 mins and Carcassone 2 hours to most of the properties.

All properties are just short drives from Medieval towns steeped in history which still enjoy a quiet sophistication, together with friendly local people who have a warmth to match their lovely countryside. The area is unspoilt by the over-crowding of tourists experienced nowadays in many parts of France.

All properties enjoy a panoramic view and mostly are surrounded on all sides by open countryside. The properties offer tranquility and relaxation and yet are still within easy reach of amenities.

LOCAL ATTRACTIONS
Nearby are Medieval villages, Bastide towns, Chateaux, Abbeys, Churches and magnificent natural sites of outstanding beauty; whether it be wooded valleys or the meandering River Aveyron with its dramatic gorges.

ACTIVITIES
Horse riding, canoeing, fishing, bird watching, rail trips, rock climbing, wine tasting, museums, pot-holing, tennis and of course walking. Golf is available at Albi (18-hole delightful course), where there is also a water-park for children. An afternoon's excursion by canoe through the Aveyron Gorge is considered a 'must' by nearly all guests.

A number of local villages and towns have interesting and colourful markets. (NB: Be sure not to miss the local market in St Antonin held on SUNDAY mornings and Villefranche on Thursdays).

EXCURSIONS BY CAR
Within short driving distances, excursions can also be made to a number of fascinating towns and villages including Cordes, Albi, Najac, Cahors, St Antonin Noble Val and Bruniquel, all of which are well worth a visit. The larger towns house excellent restaurants to cater for all budgets.

 

 

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