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La Contie near Varen At the edge of a small hamlet a delightful property, which enjoys lovely views and expansive family accommodation. It has a superb pool area, set in mature gardens |
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About
our region A
character farmhouse which has recently been converted,
retaining a number of charming original features
including beams, eviers and pigeonnier. This is an ideal place to experience the French rural scene. With sheep as your neighbours and mile upon mile of pastureland, you can laze around the pool or be more energetic and take one of many walks. You'll be amazed at the variety of wildlife, birds and flowers. There are plenty of other local activities which are within reasonable driving distance, for example a pony trek, tennis or canoeing down the river, which can be great fun. A number of local villages and
towns have interesting and colourful markets. Be sure not
to miss the local market in 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. Nestling at the edge of a small hamlet is this delightful property, which enjoys lovely views and expansive family accommodation. It has a superb pool area, set in mature gardens where you can relax on the shaded terrace and enjoy the lovely view. There is an extensive shaded area for eating 'pool-side'. Loungers for all, BBQ. Boules, pool toys and paddling pool. Entry to the grounds is through iron gates and, passing the pool and games room, with table tennis and darts. You enter through the courtyard
where you come to the main entrance to the house. There is a utility room with a washing machine, a walk-in larder and an additional fridge/freezer. Close by there is the main bathroom with bath, toilet and Cot and high chair. From the other side of the entranceway is the downstairs lounge, which has a television for use with the videos and comfortable seating. From the kitchen the double doors
lead onto an external covered terrace area, being one of
the places you can choose to eat in the shade and enjoy
the south-facing garden, which is laid to lawn with fruit
trees in abundance. From here leads through to one of the bedrooms,
passing a bathroom and toilet. On the opposite side of the
lounge, through a doorway and Taking the next staircase leads you to the fourth bedroom which has twin beds, which whilst in the eaves of the house is a large and comfortable room. All rooms are tastefully decorated, light and airy and comfortably furnished. 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. La Contie is approximately a day's drive from the Channel Ports and only 1 hour 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 French Farmhouse for Holidays with pool please contact:
When booking this property please mention Relax in France |
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which has a patisserie, restaurant,
chemist and small grocers, bar and a market on Saturdays.
It is 20 minutes from the town of St Antonin Noble Val.
The stunning city of Albi and the towns of Corde Sur
Ciel, Najac and Montabuan are all within easy reach and
make great excursions with amazing architecture, museums,
bars, restaurants and museums. 
St Antonin held
on Sunday mornings.
