FG255

Grocery store, café, bakery, restaurant, river swimming and traditional Saturday market in Varen 5 min drive. More shops and bike hire in Laguépie and St Antonin Noble Val, 15 min drive. Villefranche-de-Rouergue, Albi and Montauban 40 to 60 min. For those wanting action, horse-riding at Vindrac-Alayrac 19 km, tennis at Lexos 4 km, or golf at Albi 44 km. Good hiking from the house and in surrounding hills and by rivers. Swimming lake and watersports at Caylus 25 min drive. Medieval town of St Antonin Noble Val 20 min drive has stunning setting, being overlooked by limestone cliffs, and has canoeing and Sunday market. Many medieval villages to visit, including spectacular hilltop village of Cordes-sur-Ciel 25 min drive with nearby Aquapark and Najac both about 25 min drive. Gaillac vineyards 25 km. Day trips to explore as far as the Dordogne, Pyrénées and even the Mediterranean coast possible. International airport Toulouse 105 km.

Magnificently restored traditional two storey villa set at the end of long drive (care with low-slung cars) in 21 acres of secluded pasture and woodland with wonderful views of surrounding countryside. Grassed and wooded gardens, some steep drops, giving way to vast unfenced private grounds. Two large terraces and pool 10 x 5 x 1-2.5m depth with security fence (can be heated on request  €100 per week payable locally). Child's swing and table tennis. BBQ and outside dining furniture.

Step up to very large and bright open-plan angled living/dining area with 3 comfortable sofas, satellite TV (French and German channels), DVD, hi-fi, children’s games, large open fireplace, dining table and 6 chairs, french windows opening onto back and front terraces. Large, fully-fitted kitchen with table and 6 more chairs, dishwasher and microwave. Utility room with washing machine and drier. Ground floor: Shower room. Sep WC. Open-tread stairs (removable stair gate available) to 1st floor landing with large seating area. Bed 1: 2 single mattresses together in double bed frame, ensuite bath and sep shower/WC. Bed 2: 2 singles. Bed 3: 2 singles. Bed 4: double, ensuite shower. Sep Bathroom/WC. Sep WC. Cot and highchair on request. Friday changeover (Anyday changeover available 01 Jan 2009 - 04 Jun 2009 and 04 Sept 2009 - 31 Dec 2009). Heating available on request €100 per week payable locally.

No smoking property.  No pets.