St Antonin Noble Val holiday townhouse accommodation, Penne, France with walking, log fire, balcony/terrace, telephone, rural retreat

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OUR HOUSE, which is believed to date from the 15th Century, is set in the medieval village of PENNE overlooked by the remains of its castle perched on a rocky outcrop rising sheer from the river AVEYRON far below. Since 2003 the house has been lovingly restored, redecorated and equipped to a very high standard as our SECOND HOME IN FRANCE.

As such, it is NOT a typical 'holiday cottage'.

You should stay here if you enjoy peace, lovely old towns and villages, magnificent scenery and a rich cultural heritage. Today, you can walk along medieval paths and through the gateways that once secured the village, past houses formerly occupied by the Knights Templars and other religious orders. But amongst this antiquity there are also amenieties for modern day visitors, a restaurant, a bar, a tourist information office and a well stocked general store.

Morning mist over the village and castle ruins.	View of the house.
The lower terrace.	Part of the Sitting/Dining Room.

To see more photos please visit http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/44810

The Midi-Pyrenees / Tarn-et-Garonne region

You should come here if you enjoy stunning countryside, lovely old towns and villages, good walking and a mild, sunny climate. If it's sport and adventure you seek, this lovely area offers wonderful opportunities for canoeing, fishing, golf and long-distance walking.

The river AVEYRON carves its way through the renowned GORGES D'AVEYRON flowing through the departements of Tarn and Tarn et Garonne before joining the river Tarn just north of Montauban. Some of the most stunning of these gorges are those around Narjac, St.Antonin-Noble-Val and the small village of PENNE noted for its medieval houses and the remains of its chateau perched precariously, high above the river.

ST. ANTONIN-NOBLE-VAL, about 15km/9 miles from PENNE, was so named by the Romans because of the beauty of its position on the shores of the AVEYRON, beneath the white cliffs of the Roc d'Angers. St Antonin is home to many attractive buildings including the Maison de Consuls built in 1125 and now a museum.

ALBI is the birthplace of many famous artists including Toulouse-Lautrec. In addition to the magnificent cathedral, you can visit the museum dedicated to the city's most famous artist.

St Antonin Noble Val / Penne, France area

The traditional market held in St. Antonin every Sunday morning is a MUST and really should not be missed.

If you are interested in local history, much of it very bloody, our little village of PENNE has much to keep you occupied. The village developed during the middle ages with its timber framed and stone built houses huddled together on the steep slopes immediately below its castle which sits precariously on the tip of a rocky outcrop rising sheer from the river AVEYRON far below.

The village and its castle featured in the French religious wars and was later involved in the hundred years war alternating many times between English and French control.

Today though, you can walk safely along medieval rues and through the gateways that once secured the village. You can wander through Place d'Eglise and visit the church which was formerly not only a house of prayer but also a fortress and refuge capable of sheltering the villagers in the event of attack. You can see the fortified clock tower and the ancient grain measures as you walk past houses once occupied by the Hospitalliers of St John (Knights Templars) and other religious orders.

How to get there

Contact the owner for further details on the best way to reach this property.

Activities near St Antonin Noble Val

Facilities

Further details indoors:
Bedroom 1 - King-sized bed, separate dressing area and covered terrace with lovely views.
Bedroom 2 - Our 'Chambre Bleue', a pretty bedroom with painted furniture, double bed and adjoining shower room/WC.
Bedroom 3 - A large room with twin beds and painted furniture.
Bathrooms: - There is a large bathroom with twin basins, a big bath and hand shower. Separate WC. Second shower room adjoining Bedroom 2 with modern shower, basin and WC.
Kitchen - Recently completely refitted, the kitchen is fully equipped with a range of modern cupboard units, twin sink, electric hob, built-in oven, microwave, larder 'fridge, separate freezer, dishwasher and washing machine.
Living Room - Lovely beamed sitting room with huge stone fireplace, very comfortable seating and a number of French and oriental antiques. Adjoining dining area with lovely wild cherry dining table to seat six.
Mezzanine - Above the sitting room is a charming galleried TV/reading room with Sky TV and CD/music system, selection of books, magazines and lots of local information.

All beds were new for 2003 and are very comfortable. There are electric radiators in each room. The house now provides all modern comforts within its medieval walls.

Further details outdoors:
Outside there is an upper terrace with barbeque and lovely south facing views across stunning countryside and a second, covered terrace offering useful shelter from the mid-day sun. With its antique gas lamps (now converted to electricity) this is also a great place for supper as you watch the 'son et lumiere' (July and August).

In the small south facing garden below, there is another paved terrace with loungers and a small area of lawn (not up to usual UK standards!) with shrubs and other flowering plants.

Further details

ACCESSIBILITY:

As our house is on several levels, it may not be suitable for the elderly or infirm. We regret, no smokers, no pets and no children under the age of 12.

Towels and bed linen can be provided on request at a cost of £15 per room (not per person). Clients are required to leave the house in the condition in which they found it.

Conditions

Prices quoted are per week in UK pounds. Payment may be accepted in other currencies subject to conversion costs and/or bank charges being met by the client.

A minimum deposit of one-third rental is required with completed Booking Form with balance plus £100 Property Deposit payable six weeks before departure.

EARLY BOOKING DISCOUNT: Discount of £50 per booking (subject to minimum rental £325) for bookings confirmed, with deposit, before 29 February 2008.

SPECIAL OFFER - Bookings for 5 JUNE to 24 JULY inclusive, book one week at published price and get 2nd. consecutive week at HALF PRICE.

Rental rates

Prices for group size 6
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
	3 Apr 08	1 May 08	425£ 425	0-	0-	1 Week
	1 May 08	22 May 08	500£ 500	0-	0-	1 Week
	22 May 08	10 Jul 08	550£ 550	0-	0-	1 Week
	10 Jul 08	28 Aug 08	700£ 700	0-	0-	1 Week
	28 Aug 08	2 Oct 08	500£ 500	0-	0-	1 Week
	2 Oct 08	23 Oct 08	425£ 425	0-	0-	1 Week

Prices for group size 4
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
	3 Apr 08	1 May 08	375£ 375	0-	0-	1 Week
	1 May 08	22 May 08	450£ 450	0-	0-	1 Week
	22 May 08	10 Jul 08	500£ 500	0-	0-	1 Week
	10 Jul 08	28 Aug 08	650£ 650	0-	0-	1 Week
	28 Aug 08	2 Oct 08	450£ 450	0-	0-	1 Week
	2 Oct 08	23 Oct 08	375£ 375	0-	0-	1 Week

Prices for group size 2
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
	3 Apr 08	1 May 08	325£ 325	0-	0-	1 Week
	1 May 08	22 May 08	400£ 400	0-	0-	1 Week
	22 May 08	10 Jul 08	450£ 450	0-	0-	1 Week
	10 Jul 08	28 Aug 08	575£ 575	0-	0-	1 Week
	28 Aug 08	2 Oct 08	400£ 400	0-	0-	1 Week
	2 Oct 08	23 Oct 08	325£ 325	0-	0-	1 Week

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

Towels and bed linen can be provided on request at a cost of £15 per room (not per person).

The cost of electricity is included for 1 May - 18 September bookings inclusive, but will be charged as consumed for bookings in April or earlier and from 25 September 2008 onwards.

Prices quoted are per week in UK pounds. Payment may be accepted in other currencies subject to conversion costs and/or bank charges being met by the client.

A minimum deposit of one-third rental is required with completed Booking Form with balance plus £100 Property Deposit payable six weeks before departure.

EARLY BOOKING DISCOUNT: Discount of £50 per booking (subject to minimum rental £325) for bookings confirmed, with deposit, before 29 February 2008.

SPECIAL OFFER - Bookings for 5 JUNE to 24 JULY inclusive, book one week at published price and get 2nd. consecutive week at HALF PRICE.

Guestbook

"A LITTLE PIECE OF HEAVEN ON EARTH - How lucky we were to find this lovely house - really beautiful and so peaceful" - Hilary Shepperd, May 2004.
"A WELCOME PLACE OF CALM AND ROMANCE - The perfect place to catch up and enjoy each others company" - Yvonne and Craig McKenzie, September 2004.
"LIKE A GREAT STEP BACK IN TIME - The most lovely, fascinating home, in an absolutely magical location - quite unbelievable, like a great step back in time" - Jane and Peter Ball, July 2004 (and again, In July 2005).
"IT'S ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL! We have been all round the house twice and I keep discovering more wonderful things and features. It really is very, very lovely" - Gill Main (by e-mail, just 10 minutes after arriving) February 2004.

Availability

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To contact this owner please visit: http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/44810

Contact details for home 44810 Please mention Holiday Lettings
Name:	Cliff Clark
Tel:	+44 (0)1980 630880
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