FACILITIES

 

OUTDOORS
Large terrace/deck area to two sides, with areas of sun/shade and dining furniture which can be flexibly arranged to suit larger or smaller groups.  Large gas barbecue next to kitchen (bottled gas supplied).

ENTRANCE
Large tiled hallway with cloakroom with w.c. and hand basin off.  WiFi access via Livebox.

LOUNGE
Snug beamed lounge with:

  • Comfortable seating for 8 adults, additional floor cushions etc.
  • Inset glass-fronted fireplace (logs supplied)
  • Flat screen TV with DVD player, free-to-air
  • UK and French channels
  • Range of books, maps, games, jigsaws

KITCHEN
Well-equipped kitchen/dining area with plenty of crockery/cutlery/glassware for large groups. Double doors open onto the deck. Kitchen area laid out for ease of working, with:

  • Range cooker with 3 electric multi-function ovens
  • 5 gas rings include wok burner; electric plate warmer
  • Large American style fridge/freezer with ice maker
  • Dishwasher and microwave
  • Central island unit
  • Double ceramic sink

DOWNSTAIRS BEDROOMS
Courtyard

  • Antique double bed (140 cm wide)

Siesta

  • Twin room (can be made into a double)

UPSTAIRS BEDROOMS
Sunset

  • Very large and adaptable bedroom which can accommodate twin, large double or triple beds
  • Double aspect windows with far-reaching views to south-west
  • Plenty of space for a cot
  • En suite facilities with shower/basin/w.c.

Walnut

  • Large room with 140 cm double bed
  • Original armoire built into wall
  • Newly refurbished en suite bathroom with multi-jet power shower and w.c.
  • Handbasin in bedroom, set into lovely old dressing table

Birdsong

  • Large room with plenty of space for a cot
  • Can be made up as a twin or as a large double room
  • Newly refitted, fully tiled en suite with walk-in shower, basin and w.c.
  • Lovely old mirror-front wardrobe

Lime Tree

  • Newly refitted limestone tiled en suite with walk-in shower, basin and w.c.
  • Can be made up as a twin or large double room
  • Plenty of drawer space, plus hanging rack

Linen

  • Charming single room – also suitable to be a cot room
  • Antique cast-iron single bed
  • Drawer storage and hanging rack

SURROUNDING OUTDOORS

 

COURTYARD

  • The main buildings are arranged around a central courtyard, perfect for parking or for games of boules
  • Shade is provided by a huge old walnut tree
  • Courtyard gates can be closed for extra security for children

Across the courtyard is:

THE GAMES ROOM

  • Huge (12m x 8m approx.) single-storey building open to rafters for good air circulation
  • Central wooden floor with step up to raised, carpeted side areas
  • Sofas, rugs and cushions for flexible seating arrangements
  • A light and bright space for the whole group to gather to socialise, play or eat
  • Ping pong and snooker tables

 

  • Library corner with a large range of novels
  • Childrens play corner with toys, games, jigsaws and books

From the games room, double doors (padlocked for security) open to:

SWIMMING POOL

  • Solar heated
  • Fully fenced with padlocked access to games room and play lawn
  • Extra security via alarm system which can be activated when you are at the poolside
  • Double-level outdoor space with lounge furniture, dining tables and chairs, sunloungers
  • Wonderful views over wooded valley below
  • Normally open between end May and end September

PLAY LAWN

  • Access via gate from pool area, but still accessible when pool enclosure is locked
  • Level lawned area for badminton, croquet, mini football etc
  • Fenced for easy supervision of children
  • Large wooden swing set with two swings, platform, rope ladder and slide
  • Shaded seating area under eucalyptus trees
  • Sand pit under weeping willows for shady playtimes

WILD MEADOW AND WOODLAND

  • Accessible through gate at bottom of play lawn, or from vegetable garden
  • Approximately 3 acres of wildflower and  grassland wilderness
  • Perfect for larger games (rounders etc) or just relaxing and watching the wildlife
  • A further 7 acres of woodland to explore

ORGANIC VEGETABLES GARDEN & CHICKENS

  • A range of vegetables in season for guests to help themselves to
  • Guests are welcome to help in the garden –  children love it!
  • We often also have stores of home-grown  potatoes, garlic, onions etc – just ask
  • Composting bins for your organic kitchen waste
  • Chickens in large separate enclosure
  • Children can enjoy collecting their own breakfast eggs and feeding food scraps to the chickens

RATES

Spring

28 March – 22 May 2020
Minimum Stay: 3 Nights

Weekly £1,400

Early & Late Summer

23 May – 3 July 2020
29 August – 26 September 2020
Minimum stay: 5 nights

Weekly £1,750

High Summer

4 July – 28 August 2020
Minimum Stay: 1 Week

Weekly £2,350

Autumn

27 September – 31 October 2020
Minimum Stay: 4 nights

Weekly £1,400

Weekly 

ENQUIRIES

 

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    DIRECTIONS

     
    Airport

    Toulouse Blagnac (Easyjet/Jet2/British Airways/FlyBe/RyanAir and other international airlines) is an hour and three-quarters drive away.

    Rodez (served by Ryan Air from Dublin, Charleroi and Porto, plus Air France from Paris & Hexair from Lyon) is even closer - about forty minutes drive.

    At about the same distance away is Brive Dordogne, which is served by Cityjet and RyanAir.

    Car

    Les Chataigniers is around 75 minutes drive from Junction 56 on the Autoroute A20 at Labastide Murat. If using the Autoroute A75, Junction 42 for Rodez/Severac le Chateau is a similar distance away from the house.

    Train

    Using Eurostar via Paris, it takes less than 9 hours to get from London to Cahors (90 minutes' drive away) where car hire is available. Other stations close by include Rodez and Figeac (if coming from Paris and the north) and Carmaux (if coming from Toulouse and the south). Detailed routes and timetables are available at  www.voyages-sncf.com or contact us for help in planning your journey.