Sorry - no pets allowed Suitable for children Not suitable for elderly or infirm Smokers welcome Self-catering
Home description
The ground floor of the property is extremely spacious. It offers a secluded sitting room with a wood burning stove and big sofas, perfect for reading quietly or playing family games in the evening. This leads through to a dining room with a long family table which in turn opens onto a large, open plan family living room and a fully equipped kitchen with gas cooker, fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher and washing machine. There are plenty of fitted kitchen cupboards for storage and a breakfast bar for sitting at and chatting to the cook!
Leading off the family room is a double bedroom with an en suite bathroom (bath, wc and basin) and views across the countryside. There is also another large shower, basin and toilet.
There are 2 spacious bedrooms on the first floor, one with a double bed and the other has 2 singles. Both rooms have wonderful views across the countryside and vaulted ceilings with exposed beams. There is also a family bathroom equipped with bath, wc, bidet and basin.
double bedroom
dining area leading to the lounge
pool fenced for child safety
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The Midi-Pyrenees / Tarn-et-Garonne region
This beautiful and as yet hardly discovered area of south-west France is steeped in history and offers a quiet relaxing holiday for those interested in wonderful scenery, unspoiled French charm and excellent markets, food and drink. The area enjoys long hot summers and short mild winters and makes it a great place for holiday makers
Castenet area
Pech Gary Bas is close to the nearby villages of Monteils and Parisot which both have bakeries, small grocery shops and, very importantly, good family-run restaurants! 20 minutes away the bustling market town of Villefranche de Rouergue offers good shopping, restaurants and sightseeing. The airports of Rodez and Toulouse make Pech Gary Bas an easily accessible holiday destination. 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.
Within easy driving distance there are a large number of restaurants to cater for all budgets. Supermarkets are nearby to meet all your in-house catering needs .
ACTIVITIES Horse riding, canoeing, fishing, rail trips, rock climbing, wine tasting, museums, pot-holing, tennis and of course walking. Golf is available at Albi (18-hole delightful course; approximately 40 minutes by car), 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 and Villefrance .
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, Penne and Bruniquel, all of which are well worth a visit. For longer trips you have Carcassone , 2 hrs and the coast 2 1/2 hrs
How to get there
BY CAR For your route planner try www.theaa.com or www.viamichelin.com.
Allow a day's drive from your port of entry - approximately 8+ hours. It is now possible to remain on motorways all the way from Calais (dual carriageway around Paris).
For Cross Channel offers do try www.ferrysavers.com or www.ferrysmart.co.uk.
BY AIR We have 3 airports which are within easy reach of our properties.
Times from St Antonin Noble Val: Toulouse 1 hour Carcassone 2 hours Rodez 1.5 hours
Airlines with direct flights into our region: www.airfrance.com www.britishairways.com www.easyjet.com www.bmibaby.com www.flybe.com www.ryanair.com www.airlingus.com
Single beds (4), Double beds (1), Cots (1), Dining seating for 6, Lounge seating for 6, Sleeps maximum of 6
Other:
Linen and towels provided.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace, Private outdoor pool (unheated), Private garden, BBQ
Access:
Parking space
Further details indoors: 3 double bedrooms (2 double beds and 1 twin bedded room) 2 full bathrooms and one large shower room Private swimming pool with fenced terrace area, parasols and loungers Washing machine, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and microwave, gas cooker (fully fitted kitchen) Garden furniture including pool toys and BBQ Games, books and toys Gas and electricity included TV with video and selection of videos Linen and bath towels provided Music centre with CD/radio/tape Cot and high chair Local English speaking caretaker nearby
Further details outdoors: Outside, the shaped swimming pool with Roman steps is built into the hillside and has wonderful views to enjoy as you leisurely swim up and down. There are plenty of loungers and parasols on the terrace around the pool in this peaceful and secluded haven. The pool is fully fenced for safety in accordance with strict French laws and has a constant depth of 1.3m, making it perfect for children and adults alike.
The gardens around the house are landscaped and there is a delightful sun-trap terrace in front of the house with table and chairs which is perfect for relaxing or eating al fresco.
With many trees in the grounds, there are lots of shady spots for guests to sit and enjoy a good book. The extensive grounds and surrounding countryside offer plenty of walks and nature lovers will be amazed by the varieties of wild flowers, butterflies and birds which fill this unspoilt corner of France.
The house is great for children. The owners have 2 children who delight in being able to play safely in the fields and woods around the house, untroubled by traffic.
Rental rates
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Guestbook
Mrs b. devon . this property gaves us everything we were looking for and more .we will be back
mr b blake . truly home from home but with a great pool and wonderful weather nd adored the villages and markets ..
mr and mrs b.norris loved the area, the facilities . a great holiday , we will return for sure
d. jackson and family best equipped property we've ever stayed in france . love
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