La Salesse (click to enlarge)

Swimming Pool Area (click to enlarge)

Self Catering Holidays
near Najac SW France

La Salesse near Najac

Carefully restored stone farmhouse with superb pool and gardens, perfect for a relaxing holiday

This pretty stone built country house on the edge of a small hamlet has the most superb pool and garden area and is perfect for a quiet relaxing holiday. It is within easy driving distance of St Antonin and Najac, both of which are magnificent medieval towns retaining all their wonderful architecture and charm and remaining unspoilt by the passage of time. Villefranche is reached in 20 minutes and apart from a popular Thursday market, provides all your needs for in-house catering.

Surrounded by countryside, this is a delightful place to spend a quiet simple holiday. It is a paradise for nature lovers, walkers and those who prefer to simply relax by the pool. Situated well off the beaten track, and with Angora goats and geese as passing neighbours, you can enjoy the true rural French scene.

A number of local villages and towns have interesting and colourful markets. Be sure not to miss the local market in St Antonin held on Sunday mornings.

Peace and tranquility surround you, but for those more active, there are many sporting activities nearby including tennis, fishing, pot-holing, rock-climbing and horse riding. There is a delightful 18 hole golf course at Albi, where there is also a water park for children. An afternoon's excursion by canoe through the Aveyron Gorge is also considered a 'must' by nearly all guests.

Within short driving distances there are a number of fascinating towns and villages including Albi, Cahors, Penne and Bruniquel, all of which are well worth a visit. As well as the nearby medieval villages and bastide towns, there are châteaux, abbeys, churches and magnificent natural sites of outstanding beauty; whether it be wooded valleys or the meandering Aveyron with its dramatic gorges.

About our property (sleeps 6)

The property has been carefully restored over recent years, ensuring that many of the original features such as exposed stone and dressed stonework have been retained. The main living area, on the first floor, has a dining area, some lounge seating and kitchen. There is a bedroom on this floor and a further two bedrooms on the second floor. Like many houses of this style there are steep internal staircases and low beams.

Entry to the property is at ground floor level where, off the hallway is:

A shower room and separate toilet.

The staircase leads to the main dining and living area and at the top of the stairs on the left is:

Bedroom 1, a double bedroom.

The main accommodation is delightful and comprises:

A fully fitted kitchen with fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine and oven.

There is a dining table, sitting area and an adjoining 'souillard' with a vaulted ceiling and 'evier' reached through a stone archway. There is a small balcony where some of you may wish to take the morning sun with your breakfast. There is a TV for use with the video player and a selection of videos, plenty of books and a CD player. There are also some indoor games.

There is an open staircase to the second floor which has:

A large area with twin beds, which, being 7m x 4m, doubles as an upstairs play area for children if required. From here there is:

A shower room, toilet and wash hand basin, leading through to:

Bedroom 3, a good sized double bedroom.

There is a wood burning stove which may be needed for chillier spring or autumn nights. Sheets, pool and bath towels are provided and changed weekly. A cot, high chair and stair gate are available on request.

Outside, passing through a gateway to the rear garden you come to the most delightful part of the property. It is like a 'secret' garden with swimming pool set in a 'tapering' meadow which has delightfully shaded areas. It is a perfect setting to while away those warm summer days. The pool is 11m x 5m with the depth ranging from 1m to 2.5m and has a solar heated shower. There is a small roofed area with an electrical point where you can keep a fridge for instant access to the cold beers etc.

Prices and booking information

The rental price includes gas, electricity, linen and towels ( bath and pool towels) which are provided for all persons and changed weekly.

Getting there

La Salesse is approximately a day's drive from the Channel Ports and only 1½ hours from Toulouse airport, which has flights from Heathrow, Gatwick, Cardiff, Southampton, Birmingham, Manchester, Bristol and numerous flights from regional airports connecting with Amsterdam or Brussels and then onwards to Toulouse. Carcassonne and Rodez are both served by Ryanair and are slightly further away, but provide another alternative with often very much cheaper fares, particularly out of the main holiday season.

For further details and photographs please visit our website at www.letsstayinfrance.com

To book this Self Catering Holidays near Najac SW France property please contact:

Jan Alder

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Tel: 0033 (0)6 21 13 64 70

When booking this property please mention Relax in France

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