Sorry - no pets allowed Suitable for children No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
Entrance through French windows into a spacious living/dining room with kitchen area and lovely views to Verfeil. Exposed beams and stone walls give a cool interior in summer. Main tower contains new shower room and two bedrooms, one with access to the garden. Comfortable lounge in minstrels gallery with video facilities. Large parking area leading onto flat lawn, with some shade, and a large open barn which contains summer cooking and dining areas, directly opposite pool.
Further accommodation in smaller adjoining Farmhoue. Both properties can be let together.
We have provided holidays for couples, families and extended families for 12 years and the feedback has always been positive. The property has lots of charm and comfort and a relaxing rural atmosphere. People feel at home, safe and come back year after year to enjoy the property - its pool and gardens - and the wide range of interests in this stunning part of France.
Why not cycle and get even more immersed in rural France? Adult bikes can be rented from us at nominal daily rates. Nearby, inland lake and gorges offer swimming, canoeing, fishing and watersports. The region is well known for gastronomic experiences and good value for money wine the region is well known. The property, which contains a small working vineyard, is in an area which has many interesting walks through woods and meadows, hill and valley.
Pool and view to village
Pigeonnier with main entrance
Dining area
Sitting room
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The Midi-Pyrenees / Tarn-et-Garonne region
The elevated position of the house and gardens gives the property splendid, uninterrupted views of hills and valleys. It provides a protected habitat for a wide variety of birds (including hoopoe, golden oriel, barn owls, buzzards), bats and of butterflies in a peaceful setting. The beautifully restored buildings enjoy the full sun whilst providing ample shade from mature trees. There is ample parking.
The extensive gardens form a series of terraces and offers relaxation in a spectacular and safe setting with a range of decorative trees including cypresses, mulberry, catalpa, parasol pine, evergreen magnolia and acacia.
The small, unspoilt and friendly village of Verfeil (a Village Fleuri ) is within easy walking distance (1km) and has a good boulangerie and general store, garage, bar/restaurant, post office, tennis court and very active boulodrome. Nearest petrol is12 km.
Mas de Cazelles is within 30 minutes driving time of a number of stunning mediaeval/bastide villages and towns, most having regular market days. The former Cistercian Abbaye de Beaulieu is just 2 km away and holds musical events and art exhibitions in a romantic setting. Varen at 5km has a 14th century castle and lovely riverside setting. St Antonin-Noble-Val (15 minutes) sits in the spectacular Gorges de l’Aveyron along with Penne and Bruniquel, and its busy Sunday market is a must. Najac and Cordes are two imposing hill towns brimming with history, fine buildings, restaurants and speciality shopping. Cordes puts on medieval jousting events and a superb music festival each July. The Thursday market at Villefranche is always an experience. In fact markets exits daily somewhere nearby, and in summer antique fairs/brocantes can be seen every weekend along with local fetes, concerts range from the local accordeonist or string quartet to the Monteverdi Choir.
The nearest station is at Lexos, some 8 km away, which has 3 daily trains to Toulouse for airbus, space centre, and opportunities for a wider range of cultural interests, restaurants, bars, retail therapy etc.
Activties in this idyllic part of rural France are wide ranging from canoeing/kayaking on the Aveyron, to hang gliding, to particpating in a wide range of practical sports at La Decouverte at Carmaux, to the water centre at Cordes, to painting the local scene in peaceful surroundings. This is also ideal countryside to explore on foot or by cycle and to get away from the hustle and bustle.
St Antonin Noble Val / Verfeil area
Verfeil is a friendly village fleuri with basic shopping facilities and an excellent garage. A tranquil centre with its halle and cool church, is far from the madding crowd. It still sees off spring with due pomp in the traditional bonfire style and holds its annual world music festival in early August. Sadly the tradition of wine making is now past, but Verfeil is on the doorstep for exploring the rewarding Gaillac vineyard not half an hour away by car, with its annual wine festival in early August.
St Antonin is in a stunning situation in the steep gorge of the river Aveyron and is a most picturesque and lively medieaval town in summer, best known by holiday makers for its thriving, bustling Sunday morning market. It is still possible to get lost in the ancient back streets! Lively bars and riverside restaurants are very popular and meet all needs. Unusual for rural France it boasts a very good cinema, showing films at the same time as national release and with a focus on original version films from around the world. Exhibitions of art in the summer months and a mini grand prix race and traditional harvesting events are just some of the activities to look out for.
How to get there
Mas de Cazelles is easy to find and easy to reach. Travelling by air offers a considerable choice of flights to Toulouse (Blagnac) airport - about 75 minutes drive away - whilst it is just an hour by car from Rodez (Marcillac)airport which is served by Ryanair. Hertz and Europecar are popular car hire firms, but a full range is available at Toulouse.
By car from the Channel ports is a comfortable 1 or 2 day's drive, depending on the crossing used. The A20 now runs right through to Caussade, just 30 minutes away. Much of this road is toll free. From Caussade it is a short drive eastwards to Caylus (one radar trap, but well signed) and then 10 minutes on the well-signed local D20 road to Verfeil.
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Toulouse: 110 km
Railway:
Lexos: 9 km
Ferry:
Caen: 600 km
Activities near St Antonin Noble Val
Sports: Tennis in town Waterpark Horse Riding Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Cycling holidays
Single beds (2), Double beds (2), Cots (1), Dining seating for 12, Lounge seating for 3, Sleeps maximum of 6
Other:
Please check with the owner regarding linen and towels. Highchair available.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace, Shared outdoor pool (unheated), Private garden, BBQ, Climbing frame, Swing set
Access:
Parking space
Further details indoors: - extensive library - bed linen can be provided on request and at nominal charge
Further details outdoors: - shared table tennis facilities - 30 acres of grounds to explore - 15 minute stroll across fields to the village
Further details
- pool is shared with occupants of the small Farmhouse - you will be met by the owners on arrival - owners are on site to answer any questions, offer advice etc
Conditions
- 25% deposit is required with booking to secure booking - balance due 8 weeks before holiday - security/breakage deposit of £100 per week required with the balance as a separate cheque - payment preferred in £ sterling and payable to EM Burrows
Rental rates
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Optional bed linen hire at £5 per bed.
September rated reduced by 20%.
Contact the owners directly in regards to a long term let property which is available for the winter months.
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Mike Burrows
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+33 5 63654706
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Advertiser joined: 20 Jun 2007 This property added: 11 Feb 2008
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