General Information
LOCATION:
Set in private (gated) grounds with beautiful, mature landscaped gardens & spectacular elevated views from the Pool & gardens across to the nearby village of Caylus.
A short walk (less than 1 km) will bring you into the village for morning croissants, bakery, butchers, greengrocers, small supermarket, Post Office, etc., and a good selection of bars & restaurants ~ all within walking distance.
The nearby countryside abounds with tourist attractions, from bastide towns & villages (St. Antonin Noble Val is just 15 mins by car), to the wine growing regions of Cahor & Gaillac, with the major towns of Montauban & Villefranche (just 30 mins drive).
For those wishing to participate in sporting activities, tennis, cycling and horse riding are all available nearby, together with kayaking down the Aveyron Gorge.
There are also lovely walks nearby together with the park & lake of Caylus.
In all, so much to see & do right on your doorstep.
PROPERTY
The south-west facing, mature gardens have many attractive features including individual terraces for coffee / external dining & a pool area where you can relax in private.
The grounds are not overlooked and offer peace & tranquillity ~ unusual for a property so close to town.
GROUND FLOOR :
Internally, all rooms are light, bright & fresh and of good size, with a modern kitchen which is fully equipped. Mosquito nets on bedroom windows.
KITCHEN : Upright fridge, microwave, dishwasher, 4 ring gas hob, raised inset electric oven. Washing machine, dryer, 2nd upright fridge/freezer located in the nearby Utility Room.
LOUNGE : Large spacious room (12m x 5m) with 3 sets of French doors to terrace and gardens. LCD TV with free to air channels (predominantly French & dutch), DVD & CD players and soft seating in the TV area for 5 persons.
Dining area with table and chairs for 6
French doors lead out onto the main dining terrace with table & chairs for 6. Also automatic canopé (sun blind) for use on the terrace.
SEPARATE LIBRARY / STUDY with table and chairs for 4, French doors to gardens. Direct internet connection via ethernet cable.
BEDROOM I : with 2 single beds (200 x 90) & double wardrobe. Cool in summer, as on the north side, fitted also with anti mosquito screen on windows. (Being on the ground floor, this is ideal for grandparents or persons with walking difficulties.)
ENSUITE BATHROOM : Bath with shower attachment, double wash handbasins.
SEPARATE W.C.
FIRST FLOOR : (photos to follow in near future)
BEDROOM II : 2 single beds (200 x 90) and large wardrobe storage, with gardens doors to small balcony overlooking gardens & views (fitted with Anti Mosquito screen).
BATHROOM : shower cubicle with single wash handbasin.
SEPARATE W.C.
GROUNDS
Approached via a country lane, (no through access), the landscaped gardens app. 2000 m2 (total parcel 3500 m2) surround the house and pool and offer complete privacy.
The grounds are south~west facing, gated & fenced, and offer extensive views across to the town of Caylus.
PRIVATE POOL (11m x 5m) :
South facing, with roman steps & poolside shower (Min depth 1.10m / Max depth 1.65m). Tiled patio surround, with a covered section for relaxing in the shade, together with a lawned area .
There are several external dining terraces within easy reach of the house for dining 'al fresco' & a covered terrace poolside. Also a large parking area easily catering for 2 cars.
View to the village of Caylus.
FACILITIES:
- PRIVATE Pool (11m x 5m) with Roman steps & poolside shower, tiled surround & lawned area alongside.
- Covered poolside terrace, with table & chairs for 4.
- Mature grounds with spectacular views to town.
- Choice of external Dining Terraces ~ main terrace fitted with table & chairs for 6 & automatic sun blind/canopé.
- BBQ, sunloungers & cushions etc.
- 2 bedrooms, each having 2 single beds. Both with independent bathrooms & anti mosquito screens on windows.
- Fully equipped kitchen : 4 ring hob, oven, microwave, upright fridge, dishwasher (plus Utility Room with 2nd fridge/freezer & washing machine and laundry dryer.
- Lounge with LCD TV & free-to-air channels, (predominantly French & Dutch), DVD & CD players .
- Close to towns / villages for commerces, restaurants, etc
- Electric radiators & woodburner for out of season bookings.
- Broadband internet access through ethernet cable
- English speaking caretaker nearby
- Included : gas, electricity, towels, linen, final cleaning and pool maintenance.
- Sorry, no pets allowed.
With a bedroom & full bathroom on ground floor, The property has just 1 step internally on this floor (app 8cm high), so could suit someone with walking difficulties. (However it must be noted that the garden slopes down to reach the pool).
We have some extra photographs of this property
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CLIENT COMMENTS:
This is the first year of rental, so please come & enjoy this wonderful setting during the few select weeks available.
AVAILABILITY AND PRICES
Week commencing:
| Saturday | 7 July 2012 - | booked |
| Saturday | 14 July 2012 - | booked |
| Saturday | 21 July 2012 - | booked |
| Saturday | 28 July 2012 - | booked |
| Saturday | 4 August 2012 - | booked |
| Saturday | 11 August 2012 - | booked |
| Saturday | 18 August 2012 - | booked |
| Saturday | 25 August 2012 - | booked |
| Saturday | 1 September 2012 - | £850 |
| Saturday | 8 September 2012 - | booked |
| Saturday | 15 September 2012 - | booked |
No availability for 2013.
See our page Getting Here for details of possible savings on your travel costs
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) 7891 593 094