This traditional farmhouse is set on a hilltop with total privacy and un-interrupted views over open fields to the front and with a south-facing pool. It is situated just 3kms from the medieval village of Caylus which has shops, mini supermarket, bakeries, bars, restaurants, post office, pharmacies and leisure activities (including tennis courts & lake for picnics). The historic market town of Villefranche de Rouergue is approximately 20 minutes’ drive with all main supermarkets and commerce.
The house is also within easy reach of the medieval town of St Antonin Noble Val (20 minute drive) which was the location for the film 'The Hundred Foot Journey' starring Helen Mirren. With its varied sporting activities, including: kayaking, rock climbing, zip wire, horse riding etc, the surrounding countryside also provides ample opportunities for walking with around 35 local mapped hiking routes & cycling (the Tour de France passed through Caylus in 2016). The area offers deep history, combined with varied geography and scenery.
The Property
Enclosed and gated gardens of over 5,000m² surround this hilltop property. The garden is laid to large expanses of lawn, ideal for children’s games, and offers natural shade. There is ample parking to the rear of the property as well as a small garage. A large stone terrace area and separate wooden decked area are set directly in front of the property for dining, with views to pool. The house has been very tastefully renovated to maintain many original features (exposed stonework and ceiling beams, original eviers, etc.), whilst at the same time being extremely well-equipped with top of the range facilities and furnished to a modern, contemporary style. A light and spacious fully equipped, open-plan kitchen/dining room, a lounge with lots of easy seating and a separate TV lounge with a wide range of 'free to air' channels (including the main UK channels), DVD player and various game consoles.
Main House
Ground floor: 2 living rooms, large kitchen/dining room equipped with the very latest hi-tech kitchen. Each of the ground floor rooms have garden doors to access the garden and outdoor dining terraces and decking area.
First Floor
Master bedroom (30m²) with kingsize bed & ensuite bathroom (bath with shower attachment, double basin and toilet)
Bedrooms 2 and 3: Single bed plus 'Z' bed for children OR super kingsize double bed (180cm) in each room with shared connecting Jack and Jill style bathroom (tiled shower cubicle, basin WC)
Independent annexe (25m² - sleeps up to 4 people)
Completely independent, ideal for teenagers or grandparents/ friends. The Annexe comprises a large bedroom/ sitting room with double bed and easy seating (which can be used as a further double bed), fridge, kettle and a TV with French channels; and ensuite bathroom with fully tiled shower cubicle, toilet and basin.
MAXIMUM GUESTS 6 (Main house) 4 (Annexe)
- Private south-facing pool (can be heated for supplement of £50/week), 10m x 5m with steps & tiled surround
- Miniature football, table tennis and outdoor play unit with swing, climbing ladder and slide
- Trampoline – use is fully at your own risk
- Large stone tiled terraced area for dining, with table, chairs and top of the range gas BBQ. An additional dining area set under a pergola on a separate wooden decking
- Top of range kitchen with 4 ring electric hob, extractor fan, oven, double sink, dishwasher, microwave, Nespresso machine, American fridge freezer, washing machine and tumble dryer
- Large TV lounge with comfortable seating: TV with' free to air' English channels, DVD player and various games consoles. French channels are available in the Annexe
- Further reading lounge (36m²) with top of the range wood burner
- Wifi
- Hairdryer
- Infant facilities: cot / high chairs (x2)/ stair gates available (please bring cot linen)
- Enclosed, gated gardens, with extensive views & large grass areas for children's games (a variety of which are available, including badminton, archery, football goals and cricket stumps)
- Sun loungers with cushions
- Sheets, towels and electricity included in the price
- Caretaker nearby
As all main social areas in the main house and the Annexe are located on the ground floor, this proves very practical for people with walking disabilities. There is just 1 step between all social areas, external dining terrace & Annexe bedroom.
Give us a call or check out our website, Country Houses in France for any additional information.
Further details
Change~over dates are FRIDAYS during the summer season (though this can be much more flexible out of main season)
All rates include: linen, towels, electricity and heated pool etc.
We have our own dedicated website with fuller details of the property ~ please enquire for details.
Further details indoors
Recently restored to a high level of comfort and style, cleverly combining modern furnishings with many original features within. Lovely cool stone walls & large, spacious light rooms. All social rooms and the Annex lead directly out into gardens. Fully equipped throughout, with main lounge, separate TV Lounge (large flat screen TV), Hi~tech kitchen and utility room.
MAIN HOUSE: Very Flexible bed set up to suit all requirements
Bedroom 1: king size bed
Bedrooms 2 and 3: Day bed with pull out single which make into king size
ANNEXE: Large room with double bed and sofa bed
BATHROOMS
Main House
Ist en-suite bathroom to Master bedroom: 2 basins, bath with shower attachment, WC
2nd en-suite Jack and Jill bathroom can be accessed from either Bed 2 or Bedroom 3 ~ Tiled Shower cubicle, hand washbasin and WC
Annexe
En-suite tiled shower cubicle, wash hand basin and WC
Further details outdoors
The paved external dining terraces and gas BBQ are located immediately in front of the kitchen, with pool nearby ~ very practical for families. From the dining area, the pool is in full view. The pool is equipped with wooden sun deck at one end. There is also natural shade near the pool under the trees. Sun loungers, cushions and parasols are provided
