May take pets - please enquire Not suitable for children Not suitable for elderly or infirm Smokers welcome Self-catering
Home description
La Pendarie Stone farmhouse in rustic style, with beautiful old details and 21st century comfort, a splendid view and luxury and large swimming pool with roman stairs.
Situated on the outskirts of the hamlet Saint André de Najac, built of granite blocks, with a large flowery terrace and steps leading down to the pool (12x5x1.2-1.8 m depth ) with roman steps and underwater lighting, and to the large courtyard, with horses in the field that belongs to the property. La Pendarie is in a peaceful, relaxing country setting.
The welcoming owners (a Dutch couple -42&55-), speak fluent English, French and Spanish. They live in the barn next to the farm house and - if wanted - will help you to explore this fascinating area.
The pool with roman stairs & comfortable sun beds
Front side of the farm house
Private terrace belonging to the farm house
The bedroom in the morning light
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The Midi-Pyrenees / Aveyron region
Region
In the Aveyron you can experience the true flavour of France in this easy-going and cicadas, where sunflowers and lavender grow and old men play boules in shady villages. It’s a region full of contrasts, from sun-parched plains to vineyards, under brilliant blue skies. The countryside is spectacular and ideal for an active outdoor walking and riding through national parks, grand randonnées, and in the area where the rivers Aveyron, Viaur and Garonne meet. Throughout the summer every village has an annual fête with its own pageantry. You will be very welcome. Some of them include the September Wine Harvest.
Najac, Laguepie and Villefranche have well equipped Tourist information offices, guidebooks are available in the gîte and the owners are very willing to help you if you should have any questions.
Food & wine
The regional cuisine is rich with garlic and olive oil, duck, spicy sausages, a wide range of local cheeses like Roquefort and Chèvre, the famous foie-gras and salades Aveyronnaises. It’s an excellent wine producing region with names as Gaillac, Minervois, Cahors and Corbières.
St Andre de Najac area
Shops and nice restaurants are at La Fouillade (5.5 km), Laguepie (8 km) or at the very picturesque Najac (6.5 km). Najac clings to the rocky outcrop overlooking the splendid gorges of Aveyron river and is particularly lovely at night with illuminated castle. A wide choice of shops at Villefranche de Rouergue (24 km) with the famous and large Thursday market in the fine arcaded square. Almost every day of the week there are markets in one of the villages around Saint André de Najac. Through out the summer, brocantes are held in different villages nearby.
This beautiful region has sunny green hillsides, cool valleys with a Mediterranean feel, and unique light. Take a nice walk down to the Sérène river (at 700 m from La Pendarie) with it’s nice cascades, walk or mountain bike parts of the grand randonnée which passes by La Pendarie or take a ride and visit the towns such as Najac (only 6.5 km!), Cordes-sur-Ciel (23 km), art village ‘in-the-sky’, perched on a hilltop and with charming narrow winded streets and houses, or medieval St Antonin-Noble-Val with its fine limestone cliffs (34 km). Swimming at the Viaur river (2 km). Canoeing on the Aveyron river through its gorges, starting point Laguepie (8 km). Golf at Albi (48 km) or visit the mellow city with its world famous pink-red cathedral and Toulouse-Lautrec collection. Do some wine tasting in at different wine chateaux in the Gaillac region. International airport Toulouse at 115 km.
How to get there
By Car or by plane to Toulouse, which is at 115 km. Car rental is possible at the airport.
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Toulouse: 115 km
Railway:
Najac: 7 km
Ferry:
Caen
Activities near St Andre de Najac
Sports: Tennis in town Horse Riding Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Cycling holidays
Double beds (1), Dining seating for 4, Lounge seating for 4, Sleeps maximum of 2
Other:
Linen and towels provided.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace, Shared outdoor pool (unheated), Shared garden, BBQ
Access:
Secure parking
Further details indoors: The stone farmhouse with 1 bedroom and 1 dress room, sleeps 2 Is well equipped with: · sitting area nicely furnished with comfortable sofa, chairs, a romantic fire place and TV-, DVD-, and CD player · dining area cosy and intimate, seating 4 people · fully fitted kitchen corner with electric oven / gas hobs, dishwasher and microwave oven · French windows to private terrace with BBQ, outside table, chairs and steps to pool area · washing machine placed in a separate utility room under the terrace · beamed rooms at the completely tiled 1st floor · romantic bedroom equipped with a comfortable double bed · dress room with cupboards, mirror and ironing facilities · fully tiled bathroom with shower, sink and toilet and hair dryer · central heating in every room of the cottage · sun beds, chairs and outdoor table at the pool
Further details
Village
La Pendarie is part of the cosy and silent hamlet of Saint André de Najac (500 m). In the silent hamlet at 5 minutes walking from La Pendarie there is a sympathic restaurant called Le Mont du Viaur and a grocery store with fresh French bread, cheese, vegetables and the first necessities. The bakery comes down to La Pendarie on Tuesdays and Saturdays around 10 o’clock in the morning. You can play tennis at the well conditioned tennis court in the village and enjoy a Pastis (or a Guinness) afterwards at La Croix Grande a bar with a terrace covered with wine grapes (open from Thursday-Sunday at 17:30h). In one of the valleys next to the village, the Viaur river gives you romantic and quiet pick nick and swimming spots but also a Jazzy crêperie with life music under the stars, every single summer night in July and August.
Conditions
· Including linen · Dogs are allowed on request · All prices are per week, from Saturday to Saturday · All prices are in Euro and applicable during 2008 · A deposit of 25% is requested on booking, with the remainder at latest 8 weeks before arrival · A security payment of € 200 (£ 135) which is returnable, is due at the same time as balance of rental
Rental notes · The property is let on the understanding that it is not occupied by more people than stated on the booking form · The owners are not responsible for any personal injury or loss suffered by tenants or others · We ask tenants not to arrive at Saturday before 16 hours, and to leave the final Saturday by 10 hours. This permits us to have the property fully prepared for the next guests
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: Euros €
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June
14 Jun 08
28 Jun 08
710£ 563
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July & August
28 Jun 08
30 Aug 08
810£ 643
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September
30 Aug 08
27 Sep 08
710£ 563
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion. · Including linen · Dogs are allowed on request · All prices are per week, from Saturday to Saturday · All prices are in Euro and applicable during 2008 · A deposit of 25% is requested on booking, with the remainder at latest 8 weeks before arrival · A security payment of € 200 (£ 135) which is returnable, is due at the same time as balance of rental
Guestbook
Resuming the the quotes in the guestbook: Our guests adore the quality ans cosiness of the farm house, the flowery garden and it's pool and the complete relaxation. They all love the true France they found here. Some guests were on honeymoon, they loved to spend it at La Pendarie. One of the guests even wrote a wonderful poem in our guest book, feeling so happy at La Pendarie. So, please come and have a good time!
Availability notes
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Name:
Ronald Teunenbroek
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Advertiser joined: 11 Feb 2008 This property added: 11 Feb 2008
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