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Gite |3 bedrooms |Sleeps 6

Varen in St Antonin Noble Val

From £430 per week

7 nights minimum stay

Changeover Saturday

4.5 out of 5

7 reviews | Write a review

Key info  Swimming pool, balcony/terrace, car essential, private garden, no pets allowed

About the home

One of Holiday Lettings 2010 'Hotlist' properties, Le Pigeonnier is a three storey tower and barn, converted in 2003 to form a stylish house that is secluded and surrounded by oak woodland and small fields. The area is rich in nature and wildlife with ample opportunities for long or short walks. It is one of a group of former farm buildings, set around an attractive courtyard, which also includes the owners’ house. There is a small field adjacent to the property, with swings for children and space for ball games. The small hamlet, on a hillside above the village of Arnac, is just a five-minute drive from one of the best boulangeries in the district! Fresh milk can be bought from the small general store in the next village.

The thick stone walls help to make the house cool in summer and careful restoration has emphasised original features. The typically French open plan living area is light and attractive. It has a superb fitted kitchen, a dining table for eight and a comfortable sitting area. There is a wood-burning stove and electric heaters for cooler weather. The kitchen leads outside to a broad covered terrace, perfect for al fresco dining and barbecues. Beyond this, the sunny garden is private and completely safe for small children and surrounded by mature trees. The 8-metre swimming pool has a safety fence that meets French legal requirements.

Facilities

Further details indoors:
The house provides flexible accommodation with three bedrooms. One is a large galleried mezzanine with twin beds. It also has a Futon sofa bed, for two extra children or visiting adults. A doorway leads from here to the upper floors of the tower, which houses the two other bedrooms. There is a modern, well-equipped bathroom and a shower-room with walk-in shower with arrow-slit windows. For the occasional rainy day browse through the small library with a wide selection of books for holiday reading, or play one of the board games provided. An iPod docking station is provided so you can play your favourite music and podcasts!

Further details outdoors:
The shade of the outdoor terrace can be enjoyed at all times of the day and is the perfect place for enjoying that holiday book, or watching others being energetic in the pool. Listen for the village church bell which chimes throughout the day and the call of the buzzards wheeling overhead. Woodpeckers, Golden Orioles and Nuthatches have been spotted in the trees, while red squirrels are local residents too. For the more energetic, there are outdoor games and activities for use in the garden including swingball, boules, noughts and crosses and quoits. The swings are close by in the field which is also a great place for ball games and frisbee throwing. The outside terrace is the perfect place for relaxing in the evening with a glass of wine, followed by a delicious meal with ingredients bought from the local markets. A night time swim in the illuminated pool provides the perfect end to the day.

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La terrasse for al fresco dining

 

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La piscine

 

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Looking across the pool to the terrace

Awards

The Midi-Pyrenees / Tarn-et-Garonne region

The department of Tarn et Garonne is in the Midi Pyrenées region of South West France, with the city of Toulouse at its heart. The region includes varied places of interest, such as the Airbus factory in Toulouse, the Millau Viaduct, ancient bastide towns and the Aveyron Gorges. Le Pigeonnier is located on wooded slopes above a stream on the edge of the village of Arnac.
The climate in Tarn et Garonne is benign and ensures a green and lush countryside.
In summer there is a plenty of sunshine and temperatures can be around 30
Centigrade or higher. The western part of the department, around Montauban, is flat
and a major fruit-growing area. The eastern part, where Le Pigeonnier is located, is
hilly with dramatic gorges and extensive oak forests. There are fields of sunflowers
and sweet-corn as well as small vineyards supplying the wine co-operatives of
Quercy. A few miles to the south of Le Pigeonnier are the vineyards of
Gaillac where excellent wines can be purchased direct from the producers.
Away from the autoroutes the roads are quiet and motoring is enjoyable and easy.

The St Antonin Noble Val / Varen area

A five minute drive takes you to Varen, which has most amenities. Alternatively, a fifteen minute drive alongside the river Aveyron brings you to medieval St Antonin Noble Val, with restaurants, shops and cafés and a spectacular Sunday market. The historic city of Albi is 40 minutes away and Toulouse less than hour and a half, with galleries, museums and excellent shopping. Cahors and Villefranche de Rouergue are also worth visiting. There are wonderful local markets in the area most days of the week. Places to eat are plentiful and good, ranging from cheap and cheerful village cafés to more expensive and sophisticated brasseries or restaurants. There are castles, cathedrals and monasteries and other places of interest to visit. Concerts and live music can be found in local towns and the summer fétes in all the villages provide characteristically French entertainment. In Lexos, the next village, there is a station where trains to Toulouse or Figeac run several times each day.

How to get there

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Airports served by airlines from the UK:-
Toulouse (BA,BMI Baby,EasyJet,Jet2.com, Flybe) - 110 kms - 66 miles - 1hour 30 mins
Carcassonne (Ryanair) - 190 kms - 114 miles - 2 hours 20 mins
Limoges (Ryanair, Flybe) - 210 kms - 126 miles - 2 hours 45 mins
Bordeaux (EasyJet, BMI Baby) - 230 kms - 138 miles - 3 hours
Bergerac (Flybe) Drive time - 190 kms - 114 miles - 3 hours 15 mins
Rodez (Ryanair, summer only) - 80 kms - 48 miles- 1 hour 20 mins

Car hire is available at each airport and can be booked through the airline.

Ferry crossings:- Allow a day's drive from any French ferry port or the Channel Tunnel. Logis de France offer good value accommodation in small privately owned hotels with good regional food. logis-de-france.fr/uk

Trains:- Trains from Paris(Gare d'Austerlitz) to Montauban or Toulouse take approximately 6 hours. Car hire is available at either destination.

Activities near St Antonin Noble Val

Reviews

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03 Oct 2011

“Charming pigeonnier, peaceful private surroundings and relaxing vacation” The only thing missing, although not to everyone's taste perhaps, is a vista. The garden is surrounded by shrubs and trees. It's nice and private but if the trees beyond the pool could be shorted, it would offer a nice view of the hillside across the valley.

13 Sep 2011

“Look No Further!” What a fabulous place; full of character, very relaxing, peaceful and quiet. Just the place to unwind! All our needs had been thought of - we lacked for nothing. Michael and Rachel were discreet,... more

25 Aug 2011

“A little bit of paradise” After a busy week in Disneyland Paris we booked this for a quieter week of relaxation. It was truly that. Tucked away in a quiet and unspoilt part of France, Le Pigeonnier is a little gem with its... more

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27 Jul 2011

“Lovely gite, lovely area, friendly and helpful owners” We spent a week at Le Pigeonnier at the end of June. The gite was everything we could have wanted. The accommodation was first class - well equipped and plenty of room with good quality towels and... more

13 Jul 2011

“A lovely relaxing holiday in the most picturesque setting” We recently returned from a weeks stay at Le pigeonnier. The house has been beautifully restored and the owners have thought of everything including a welcome pack. The cupboards are well stocked... more

23 May 2011

“Beautiful gite in a great setting” We arrived in the evening after a long drive and were really thrilled with the property. It exceeded our expectations, the photos don't really do it justice. The accommodation is spacious and... more

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20 May 2011

“A lovely property, in a beautiful area of France” We booked Le Pigeonnier for 2 weeks for the end of September 2010. The property is exactly as described on the website, its very very pretty, plenty of space (inside and out), good sized... more

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"The accommodation and location makes for a perfect holiday retreat." Mr and Mrs S. Sussex
"By far the best house we have stayed in." Mr and Mrs N. Banbury
"Le Pigeonnier itself exceeded those expectations providing for all our needs" Miss G. Cheshire
"10 minutes after arriving we decided we want to live here!" Mr and Mrs M. London
"For us a highlight was three hours canoeing down the Aveyron - I haven't laughed and screamed so much for ages!" Mr and Mrs D. Oxfordshire
''You only realise once you visit a place like Le Pigeonnier that there's more to life than work!'' Mr and Mrs S.
''Thank you for creating this lovely, peaceful idyll'' H,C A and D. Godalming
''First impressions excellent and we had an absolutely wonderful week. This house has everything that you could possibly need or want on a holiday. Best holiday yet!'' Mr and Mrs O'F. Galway

Rental prices

Prices for group size 6
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Low	30 Sep 11	26 May 12	430£ 430	0-	0-	1 Week
Mid	26 May 12	7 Jul 12	670£ 670	0-	0-	1 Week
High	7 Jul 12	25 Aug 12	1150£ 1150	0-	0-	1 Week
Mid	25 Aug 12	15 Sep 12	670£ 670	0-	0-	1 Week
Low	15 Sep 12	3 Nov 12	430£ 430	0-	0-	1 Week

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

Rates inclusive of gas, electricity, logs, telephone (local and incoming calls), cleaning, linen and bathroom and pool towels; no hidden extras.25% on booking, balance 8 weeks before holiday. Refundable damage deposit of £150 (€200) payable with final payment.N.B. Rates can be changed at the discretion of the owners.

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4 years listed You are contacting Rachel Faulkner Landline +44 01865 554429 Mobile n/a Web Visit site Payment accepted Credit cards accepted PayPal accepted Languages spoken The owner is based in the United Kingdom and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2007. This gite has received 7 reviews from previous guests.