Najac holiday farmhouse to let with walking, balcony/terrace, internet access, telephone, rural retreat, TV, DVD

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Maison Safran de Najac (farmhouse)

Home description

Maison Safran, a traditional, honey-coloured, 18th century stone farmhouse, is covered with lush green Virginia creeper that turns flaming red in autumn. It is located just three kilometres away from the medieval hilltop village of Najac, officially listed as “l'un des plus beaux villages de France” (one of the most beautiful villages of France).

Close to the Aveyron Gorges, with vistas of rolling countryside, this property has recently been renovated to a very high standard and affords comfort and charm with a spacious garden and large swimming pool (with Roman steps).

This tastefully restored farmhouse sleeps eight in four bedrooms; two double bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms and two twin bedded rooms. There is a third bathroom and a toilet for greater comfort in a busy household.

Maison Safran and the fabulous pool with Roman steps	Terrace has a magnificent view of the pool and rolling hills
Living Room with seating for 10	Sunrise from the terrace of Maison Safran

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The Midi-Pyrenees / Aveyron region

Convenient air links and the new A20 motorway have recently enabled access to the department of Aveyron, one of the few unspoiled areas of France where traditional French country lifestyle still remains. It is an area of hidden valleys, stunning river gorges (the Aveyron, Lot and Tarn rivers are all nearby), rolling wooded hills and superb cuisine.

Villefranche de Rouergue, a famous bastide town with the highly popular Thursday market and three superstores, is a 15 minute drive away. Also easily accessed are World Heritage Site Conques, the amazing Cathedral and Toulouse Lautrec Museum at Albi, Cordes Sur Ciel (an ancient, well-preserved hilltop village), Belcastel, Saint Antonin de Noble Val, and many other ancient villages set on the Aveyron and Lot rivers. A visit to the Roquefort cheese caves, the vineyards of Marcillac, Gaillac and Cahors or Norman Foster's breathtaking new bridge at Millau all make for an interesting day out.

Najac area

Just three kilometres away from Maison Safran is the beautifully preserved, fairytale-like, fortified bastide of Najac. The old town occupies a long and narrow rocky ridge overlooking a bend in the Aveyron river dominated by an impregnable castle. Laid out in the Middle Ages, the main square accommodated large markets and fairs and continues to do so today. Sunday market in Najac is very popular with the local residents as well as tourists.

There are several excellent restaurants ranging from 2 Michelin recommended restaurants to an artisanal bakery to several family-friendly establishments in Najac. (All have outdoor dining areas and many have stunning views of the surrounding valleys). For the more active, there is kayaking, rock climbing, horse back riding, tennis and fishing. Najac is a place you will never forget.

How to get there

Maison Safran is situated in Sourbins, Najac with vistas of the rolling hills in the lush countryside.

A20 motorway affords easy access to channel ports and the rest of France
-Fly Ryanair to Rodez (1 hour from Rodez airport)
-Fly Easyjet, BA or Flybe to Toulouse (80 minutes from Toulouse airport)
-By road from channel ports is about 8 hrs via toll-free A20 motorway

Activities near Najac

Facilities

Further details indoors:
-newly fitted Kitchen, with a dining table for eight and leading to the Outside patio.
- new furniture throughout including beds and sofas
-new luxury bathrooms throughout
- heating throughout, for early and late season comfort
- satellite TV with English channels

Ground Floor
- There is a double bedroom(Le Deluxe) with an en-suite bathroom.
-In the kitchen/ dining room where the doors open onto a terrace. The kitchen is well equipped with an electric oven, a hob, a fridge and small freezer and access to a utility room with a dishwasher and washing machine. A staircase leads you to the first floor.

1st Floor
The comfortable sitting room comes with a woodburner, satellite television and a DVD facility.
There is a double bedroom(Le Safran) with en-suite shower.
The Third shower and toilet are also located on this floor. There are two stair cases on this level, leading to the second floor.
Second floor
This floor has two bedrooms(Serenity and Multicolour Dreams). Each of these bedrooms have two single beds.

Further details outdoors:
-Large(10X5 meters) brand new swimming pool with Roman Steps
-Patio with the view of the pool and rolling hills.
-several large, shaded areas
-good rural walks direct from the house

The property is just three kilometres from medieval Najac, awarded the official designation of "one of the most beautiful villages in France" with its extensive recreational activities. Najac is dominated by its Richard the Lionheart fortress and surrounded by the Aveyron river, which offers water activities such as kayaking, rafting, fishing etc as well as hundreds of kilometres of marked walking and cycling tracks.

There are several excellent restaurants in Najac and in the surrounding area.

Further details

The property is managed by an English couple who have lived in this area for a long time. They would be delighted to provide you advice and assistance in planning your holiday.

-INSIDE THE HOUSE SMOKING IS PERMITTED ONLY IN THE KITCHEN AND THE DINING AREA.

-There is a telephone for local and incoming calls only.

-Please note that the two twin bedded rooms are on the second floor and are accessed by their own two staircases from the first floor. There is no toilet on the second floor.
-Please also note that there are no adults and children's rooms on the same floor.
-Due to the fact that we have a stairs and the swimming pool, young children do need to be supervised.

-The property comes complete with bed linen, kitchen towels, bath mats, bath towels and hand towels for each person. Pool towels are left for your convenience although we would appreciate that they are left clean for the next guests.

Rental rates

Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
OCTOBER '09	3 Oct 09	19 Dec 09	600£ 600	0-	0-	1 Week
Christmas-New Year	19 Dec 09	3 Jan 10	1200£ 1,200	0-	0-	1 Week
	3 Jan 10	27 Mar 10	600£ 600	0-	0-	1 Week
Easter	27 Mar 10	10 Apr 10	1200£ 1,200	0-	0-	1 Week
Easter to June	10 Apr 10	5 Jun 10	800£ 800	0-	0-	1 Week
June	5 Jun 10	3 Jul 10	950£ 950	0-	0-	1 Week
July and August	3 Jul 10	4 Sep 10	1450£ 1,450	0-	0-	1 Week
September'10	4 Sep 10	2 Oct 10	950£ 950	0-	0-	1 Week

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.

-ATTRACTIVE LONGER TERM RATES ARE AVAILABLE STARTING OCTOBER.PLEASE CONTACT US FOR DETAILS.

- ALL PAYMENTS MUST BE IN EUROS with remittances made payable to Mr F. Dias.

- 25% of rental paid upon booking.

- Balance due 8 weeks prior to departure. If your departure is in less than 8 weeks, full payment should be sent at the time of bookings.

- A refundable deposit of 200 Euros is required with final payment; this includes 50 euros cleaning deposit which will be refunded when the house is left in an acceptable condition.

There is a telephone for local and incoming calls only.

The property comes complete with bed linen, kitchen towels, bath mats, bath towels and hand towels for each person. Pool towels are left for your convenience although we would appreciate that they are left clean for the next guests.

Guestbook for Maison Safran de Najac

"What a charming, cozy house." A.D. june ' 09

"So tranquil, spent the week watching the swallows over the pool" G..J. june '09

"Najac is a magical place , with the best patisserie in France" S.W. july '09

"The house was spotlessly clean, and very well equipped" Z ..J. july '09

"The view from the pool is almost as fantastic as the night sky" P.L. Aug '09

"Can't thank you enough, a real home from home" M.L. aug'09


“We had heard Najac is a beautiful town but it turned out to be more than we expected, with a fairytale castle, fabulous artisanal bakery and gourmet restaurants (L’Hostal du Barry and Belle Rive).
Maison Safran is close to town yet has the open space, peace and quiet required for a charming holiday. The home is exceptionally well appointed with exquisite attention to detail from the comfy antique beds to the modern bathroom fixtures and the fully equipped kitchen. The exposed beams, original stone and expert lighting blend tradition and modern elements seamlessly.
Set in a landscape of rolling hills that stretch out for as far as the eye can see, the swimming pool at Maison Safran is simply the best I have seen in a long time!
Karen and David were extremely helpful to us and were generous with their advice for a great holiday.
We will certainly be back next year! “ M.W. July 2009

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Name:	Karen King
Tel:	+33 565 81 69 82
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