Families/couples preferred Sorry - no pets allowed Suitable for children No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
This impressive property, which is the residence of the owner for most of the year and as such has an unusually high level of comfort, has been painstakingly restored and has superb views of rolling countryside with the town of Caylus nestling in the valley below.
With a superb pool, it is an ideal property for your holiday home. The décor throughout is of exciting colours with delightful furnishings and paintings.
The pool is 'kidney-shaped', 30 sq m with a depth of 1.2m and is surrounded by both a wooden decking and terracing area for relaxing and sunbathing.
Les Trousses
Patio for relaxing and outdoor dining
Open plan dining area
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The Midi-Pyrenees / Tarn-et-Garonne region
The property is approximately a day's drive from the Channel Ports and just over an hour from Toulouse Airport. Rodez airport is on average 1 hour 15 mins and Carcassone 2 hours.
The property is just a short drive from Medieval towns steeped in history which still enjoy a quiet sophistication, together with friendly local people who have a warmth to match their lovely countryside. The area is unspoilt by the over-crowding of tourists experienced nowadays in many parts of France.
The surrounding countryside provides lots of opportunities for interesting walks and nature lovers will be amazed at the varieties of birds, flowers, wildlife and butterflies.
St Antonin Noble Val / Caylus area
Caylus has a weekly market and in the season has several Medieval night markets. The town has several bars, restaurants, patisseries, butchers and small supermarket. Within a 15 minute drive are larger supermarkets at Villefranche or Caussade. There is an abundance of interesting local medieval villages and a number of activities for the more energetic.
LOCAL ATTRACTIONS 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.
ACTIVITIES Horse riding, canoeing, fishing, bird watching, rail trips, rock climbing, wine tasting, museums, pot-holing, tennis and of course walking. Golf is available at Albi (18-hole delightful course), 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 held on SUNDAY mornings and Villefranche on Thursdays).
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, St Antonin Noble Val and Bruniquel, all of which are well worth a visit. The larger towns house excellent restaurants to cater for all budgets.
LOCATION Located a 'healthy' walk from Caylus (2km), a medieval town where the passage of time has barely touched parts of this fascinating town. Market days are Tuesday and Saturday, where you can buy wonderful locally grown fruits, vegetables, cheeses and wine. The market at St Antonin (10km) on Sundays shouldn't be missed.
How to get there
For your route planner try www.theaa.com or www.viamichelin.com.
Allow a day's drive from your port of entry - approximately 8+ hours. It is now possible to remain on motorways all the way from Calais (dual carriageway around Paris).
For Cross Channel offers do try www.ferrysavers.com or www.ferrysmart.co.uk.
BY AIR We have 3 airports which are within easy reach of our properties.
Times from St Antonin Noble Val: Toulouse 1 hour Carcassone 2 hours Rodez 1.5 hours
Airlines with direct flights into our region: www.airfrance.com www.britishairways.com www.easyjet.com www.bmibaby.com www.flybe.com www.ryanair.com
Single beds (2), Double beds (3), Dining seating for 10, Lounge seating for 10, Sleeps maximum of 10
Other:
Please check with with the owner regarding linen and towels. Highchair available.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace, Private outdoor pool (unheated), Private garden, BBQ
Access:
Parking space
Further details indoors: On the ground floor is a delightful kitchen (24 sq m) with a full 'picture window' which is both bright and attractively decorated. It is fully equipped, enabling you to make the most of your purchases from the local markets. It includes a fridge freezer, microwave and oven and is furnished with a breakfast table and chairs.
A separate utility room contains a washing machine and an extra fridge. There is also a separate downstairs toilet. The dining room (26 sq m) leads directly from the kitchen and is well furnished. It is bright and, like the rest of the house, very attractively decorated. From here you carry on through to the lounge (23 sq m), which has lots of soft furnishings and is ideal for relaxing out of the sunshine with a good book or to catch some French television. We suggest you bring any favourite videos for the youngsters in your party.
Bedroom 1 is on the ground floor with French doors leading onto the terrace (32 sq m) with full en suite bathroom. The remaining bedrooms are on the first floor.
Bedroom 2 is the master double bedroom. It has full en suite bathroom, which includes a sunken bath tub (for two people).
Bedroom 3 is a large twin bedded room.
Bedroom 4 is a good sized double bedded room with a staircase up to...
...Bedroom 5, which has twin beds and is up in the 'eaves' of the house and would comfortably suit a couple of youngsters. (There is also a separate bathroom and toilet on the first floor.)
5 bedrooms (1 is accessed from bedroom 4). 3 bathrooms. TV with local channels, video player. Washing machine, dishwasher, fridge and microwave. Cot, highchair and kiddies toys. Gas and electricity included. Linen and towels provided. CD player/radio.
Further details outdoors: Private pool, 30 sq m, with wooden decking and terracing. Relaxer chairs, loungers and parasols. Pool toys, garden games, boules, BBQ and paddling pool.
Local English speaking caretaker close by.
Rental rates
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.
Availability notes
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Contact details for home 4502
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Name:
Jayne Millard
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Advertiser joined: 2 Oct 2003 This property added: 4 Jan 2005
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