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LOCATION

In short, if you have forgotten what it is to relax or to have fun, Branche D'Olive will teach you again.

Snuggled on the hillside on the edge of a small hamlet on the borders of the Aveyron region, Midi Pyrenees, the property enjoys wonderful views to the open countryside surrounding it and provides a beautiful, tranquil setting (with no immediate neighbours ~ except that is, for the cows in the field adjacent (who may occasionally peek their noses through the bushes to watch) and the local farmer and his wife who are utterly charming, very friendly and speak more English than you think they do....)

Yet  you are not isolated; being within each reach of  local amenities ... (15 mins by car to town of Laguepie with shops, bars, restaurants etc.  In addition, many tourist attractions in the vicinity i.e. Najac (just 4 miles away) with its impressive castle ruins, bars, restaurants.

SPORTING ACTIVITIES (kayaking, horse riding, rock climbing, etc.) are found at Najac & St. Antonin Noble Val (25 mins by car). In the vicinity are other delightful medieval villages/towns with speciality shops, fetes and night markets. 

There is an excellent golf course in Albi, the town where Toulouse Lautrec was born and with its world famous cathedral, where the red stone walls of the buildings see as much sun as they do in Nice.

 

PROPERTY

For the periods when the Main House & Guest House can be rented INDEPENDANTLY (i.e outside the months of July & August), on a shared pool basis,

SOLE USE of pool & gardens can be secured by payment of a small supplement (£ 200/week).

 

 

BOTH PROPERTIES

have been restored to an extremely high standard, and present light, spacious rooms with a beautiful colour scheme.

Extremely well equipped & comfortable throughout (6' cherry wood antique 'bateau lit' beds with high quality mattresses throughout - ever important for a GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP).

Beautiful solid oak doors, many original character features & books for your use wherever you go.

 

MAIN HOUSE: (3 large bedrooms - sleeps 7)

 

A restored former Convent offering

LARGE, SPACIOUS, LIGHT ROOMS throughout with high beamed ceilings, stone walls & original character features.

 

 

 

GROUND FLOOR:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Grand Lounge (8m x 6m) with easy seating for 10.  TV (Sky free to air channels), DVD player. WIFI

Large Kitchen / Dining Room with table seating for 8 & easy seating.

Equipped with dishwasher / fridge / 4 ring gas hob / electric oven / traditional stone evier feature & free standing work island. (washing machine & tumbler dryer located in Utility room)

Centrally heated for out of main season bookings.

 

Attractive wooden Staircase to...

FIRST FLOOR: (High Quality Bed Mattresses throughout)

Bedroom I : King size double antique bed with easy seating & chaise lounge.  

Separate Bathroom: Bath, separate shower cubicle with glass door, hand basin & W.C.

On the other side of the landing is :

Bedroom II : King size double bed and Z bed (single)

Bedroom III : King size double bed with chaise lounge.

 

There is a private lawn section directly in front of the Main house, with BBQ and solid circular table /chairs for external dining offering complete privacy.

There are also large gardens set to the other side.

 

 

SEPARATE UTILITY ROOM With washing machine, ironing board, tumble dryer & chest freezer.

 

GUEST HOUSE : 2 large bedrooms (sleeps 4)

The Mediterranean inner courtyard seperates these 2 properties in this charming hideaway.

 

Lovely cosy intimate cottage feel here.

Kitchen : Double sink, microwave, 4 ring gas hob, electric oven, fridge and window views onto the pool.

Lounge : Comfortable seating for 6 with original bread oven feature, dining table for 6.

TV (Sky free to air channels), DVD player, WIFI

Bathroom : Large hand basin, WC & shower cubicle.

FIRST FLOOR :

Bed I : Antique King size ‘sleigh’ double bed

Bed II : 2 single solid~wood beds which can be arranged as a double or 2 twins as required.

Leading from this bedroom is the door to the upper terrace which overlooks the gardens, playhouse and offers views to the hills beyond, and is furnished garden table & chairs plus BBQ, offering a private outdoor dining area.

 

GROUNDS

Just off the charming mediterranean inner courtyard is the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The gardens surround the property and offer complete privacy, giving the opportunity to relax by the pool or to take a quiet stroll down the country lane to the adjoining hamlet.

Outdoor chess set & boules for leisure time, together with a ‘tree’ house.
Parking for 2 vehicles in the drive ~ Other cars can be parked down below the front of the property.

 

FACILITIES

• Walled and GATED pool : 9m x 5m ~ (for sole use if renting BOTH properties)
• WIFI Broadband internet access available
• TV with free Sky Channels, DVD player in both properties
• Equipment : 
• MAIN HOUSE : Dishwasher / fridge / 4 ring gas hob / electric oven / traditional evier feature & free standing work island
• GUEST HOUSE :Double sink, microwave, 4 ring gas hob, electric oven, fridge
• Separate Laundry Room : washing machine, tumble dryer, ironing board & chest freezer for use by all.
• Large King size antique beds with good quality mattresses
• Cot available (please bring your own cot linen)
• Separate BBQ for each property.
• Extensive grounds with privacy, views and real tranquillity with individual external dining and barbecue areas for both properties
• Sun loungers & cushions
• Outdoor chess set & boules
• Close to towns / villages for shopping, restaurants, sporting activities, etc.
• English speaking caretaker nearby

Costs include:

• Gas, electricity, linen & towels.
• Oil fired central heating is available in the Main House for out of season rental.

 

 

CLIENT COMMENTS

 

AVAILABILITY AND PRICES

The pricing 14 JULY ~ 01 SEPT reflect rental of BOTH HOUSES for SOLE USE (unless otherwise agreed).

For any weeks outside this period, when the Main House & Guest House can be rented INDEPENDANTLY on a shared pool basis, SOLE USE of pool & gardens can be secured by payment of a small supplement (£ 200/week).

 

MAIN HOUSE - week commencing:

GUEST HOUSE - week commencing:

If you wish to make a booking for any of the available dates above please email us and we will confirm that a reservation is held for you and request that you complete the booking form and send the deposit direct to us.

Tel: +44 (0) 789 159 3094

Email: enquiries@frenchcountryhouses.com

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