2 Bedroom House in Najac

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The village of Najac is one of the "plus beau villages de France".
Najac is perched on a ridge of rock high above a horseshoe bend in the Aveyron river.
The village snakes along the spine up to the château. Most of this imposing castle is 13th century and was fortified by Alphonse de Potiers, Comte de Toulouse, during the Albigeoise crusade (Cathare). Later it was requisitioned as a prison for the Templiers;it fell into English hands during the hundred years war. Most of the houses in Najac are XVIth century and some of the older dating from XIVth century. There are two fountains, the oldest carved from a single piece of granite. This is the fountain in front of the house. The countryside is cut with deep wooded valleys., perfect for walking or visiting the historic sites nearby; hilltop villages, Bastide towns, Archaeological sites and caves, the Toulouse Lautrec Museum in Albi, or visiting the weekly markets, fêtes and "brocante" sales that almost every village has over the summer.

The house is owned by the artist/potter/furniture maker Peter Lee and is situated in the medieval village of Najac next to the ancient “Fontaine” on a quiet, mainly pedestrian road leading to the castle.
The interior has been designed and finished by him: - “My aim with the house was to achieve an uncluttered spacious environment to relax in, using natural materials and the highest standards”. All the furniture is unique and handmade using elm, oak, wild cherry, ash and sycamore. Textiles include raw silk from Thailand in sober simple designs and natural dyes.

We are proud of the result and much complimented by our guests. The kitchen is a pleasure to use; the tableware is high-fired celadon stoneware. Please note there are no ornaments or fragile furnishings to interfere with your relaxation!

Ground floor
Living room: - A spacious open plan area with comfortable seating (a long sofa for siestas!), DVD player, large coffee table, and a dining area for four. This joins the kitchen, well equipped with a multi-function oven (microwave, conventional, fan and grill), induction hob, dishwasher and ‘fridge. The floors are tiled and easy to clean. Telephone available, (calls paid by the user.)
Terrace: - off the kitchen, south facing with uninterrupted views over the gorges of the Aveyron river, forested hill and distant landscape. A table, chairs and parasol are provided for eating and relaxing outside. A barbeque is available. A spiral staircase leads down to a level area for sitting and a small herb garden. The lower garden is used by a neighbour for vegetable growing.



1st Floor
You may wish to leave your shoes at the foot of the stairs as I have laid a floor in Beautiful wild cherry wood and it is a pleasure to walk on.
Main bedroom: - This has king size bed with a good quality firm and comfortable mattress. The furnishings and fittings are handmade. In the bedroom there are some interesting prints from renaissance Italy and Pompeii and Herculaneum. There is ample cupboard space. Bed linen and towels are provided. There is a choice of blankets and quilts.
Bathroom: - Generous shower room with W.C. and hand basin.
Separate W.C.: - with hand basin. Washing machine - housed in separate room along with an ironing board. Optional air conditioning is available at a supplement of £20 per week. Normally the fans provided are sufficient.
Attic Bedroom
Spacious with two single beds.

The house is very spacious and comfortable for a couple. It is decorated with original oil paintings and drawings. It is not a house that is suitable for children. The warm micro-climate on the south face of the ridge of Najac makes the house with its south facing terrace, suitable for winter stays (Christmas!). It is well insulated and the heating is included in the price.

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There is a weekly market in Najac during the summer months on Sunday mornings, where you can buy fresh and local products.There are also a good choice of restaurant's of all price ranges; café-bars, groceries stores, bakers, doctors, newsagents, pharmacy all with in walking of the house. (No disco's!)The municipal swimming pool and tennis courts are open all summer. Najac is also well served by rail with daily services to Toulouse, Villefranche de Rouergue, Figeac and Paris. Toulouse airport is 1 1/2 hours from Najac and Rodez 1 hour. It is also possible to arrange horse riding and kayaking 5 minutes drive from the village.

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We are 10 minutes away and it is possible to have pottery lessons, adults and children, from beginner to more advanced level, with a course designed to your needs, please contact us for more details.

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				Season Rate
				Low Season Price:	£280 per Week
				High Season Price:	£280 per Week

The price of £280 is for two people for one week. In winter this includes heating. If you want to have guests or have children we charge an extra £4.70 per person per night. This makes a booking for three people for one week £312.90. For four people for one week £345.80 Deposit required on booking of £70 per week booked, the balance to be paid on (or before) arrival. I also ask for a caution cheque of £100 on arrival. In case of cancellation I shall endeavour to re- book your booking and if successful will refund all of your deposit. Air conditioning is available for an extra £20 per week, although the fans provided are normally sufficient.

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