Sorry - no pets allowed Suitable for children No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
With delightful views, an acre of mainly lawned garden and a superb private pool, the owners have created and equipped a very special holiday home .Nestling in the heart of peaceful Aveyron countryside, this beautifully restored south facing farmhouse of typical local architecture sleeping 10 people in 5 large bedrooms offers a wonderfully relaxing holiday home. Enjoy spectacular views in a secluded rural sitution , for that relaxing holiday .Ideal for ornithologists, naturalists, walkers and photographers.
entance to house
poolside terrace
first floor lounge
typical bedroom
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The Midi-Pyrenees / Aveyron region
Ideally situated between the medieval villages of Najac and Corde sur Ciel and 20 minutes from the vibrant market town of Villefrance and the spectacular St Antonin Noble Val, there is easy access to restaurants, shops and the renowned traditional markets - assuming you can drag yourself away from this idyllic holiday retreat of course!. The vineyards of Gaillac are 25 minutes and Cahor is 30 minutes , both have numerous caves for buying and sampling the local wines
St Andre de Najac area
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
This secluded and excellent property is approximately a day's drive from the Channel Ports and only just over an 1 hour from Toulouse Airport, which has daily flights from Heathrow, Gatwick, Birmingham, Southampton,Manchester,Dublin, Bristol ,Stansted and numerous flights from regional airports connecting with Amsterdam or Brussels and then onwards to Toulouse. Carcasonne, just an hour south of Toulouse, is another alternative with often very much cheaper fares. Rodez is about 1 1/2 hrs . .
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Toulouse: 125 km
Ferry:
St Malo: 775 km
Activities near St Andre de Najac
Sports: Tennis in town Watersports Waterpark Horse Riding Golf within 30 mins drive Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats
Facilities
Luxuries:
Log fire, DVD player
General:
TV, Video player, CD player, Telephone, Satellite TV
Single beds (2), Double beds (4), Cots (1), Dining seating for 10, Lounge seating for 10, Sleeps maximum of 10
Other:
Linen and towels provided. Highchair available.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace, Private outdoor pool (unheated), Private garden, BBQ
Access:
Parking space
Further details indoors: Fabulous property, superbly equipped. Large (american style) fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, microwave. Two lounges, dining room, 5 full size bedrooms, and kitchen. Sky satellite TV with numerous channels. Video and CD player. Cot and high chair. Linen and towels provided and changed on a weekly basis.
Further details outdoors: Private 'horizon' pool (12m x 5m) which has constant depth of 1.2m , with loungers for all and a number of tables , well equipped for outdoors eating .Parasols, pool toys, paddling pool , an acre of gardens with fabulous views .
Further details
Gas and electricity are included. A caretaker is close by to assist. please note there is a no smoking policy in the house
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: British £
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28 Jun 08
18 Jul 08
1600£ 1,600
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29 Jul 08
31 Aug 08
1600£ 1,600
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.
Guestbook
Guy fitzgerald. so good we'll be back for our 3rd consecutive time . thank you
s.pitt . the house had everything..........and more . wonderful location , superbly equipped.
tom flanagen . perfect
lucy steele .best house we've ever stayed in
Availability notes
Please contact the owner to enquire about available dates.
Contact owner
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