Vacation Rental Description
This tastefully restored, stone-built house is part of a quiet rural estate and is bounded by open fields, a small stream and former farm buildings. It comprises some 200 m² of living space, and is comfortably equipped with a mix of antique furnishings and modern fittings. Insulation and double-glazing ensure coolness during the hottest summer days. It is a homely and tranquil setting, ideal for relaxed holidays for families and friends.
The house opens on to a gravel court surrounded by raised beds of flowers, herbs, shrubs and trees in dry-stone walls. For al-fresco dining there is a large table, 8 chairs and a sun umbrella. A few steps (and a safety gate) lead directly to the walled sun-deck and the private 7m x 4m swimming pool. The tennis court is a five-minute walk, at the other end of the estate.
On the ground floor, the main entrance leads directly to the large comfortable living room (45m²), which also opens onto the East-facing courtyard garden and sun terrace. The old beams, wood stove and terracotta floor tiles contrast charmingly with the cream tones of the sofas, armchairs, and pine furnishings.
The generous kitchen-dining room (24m²) has a traditional fireplace with a wood stove and a country kitchen table seating 8. Modern appliances include a multi-function electric oven, gas hob, large fridge-freezer, dishwasher, microwave and espresso machine.
One large twin bedroom opens directly, through a large French window, onto the garden.
Also on the ground floor are the shower room and a separate w.c. (with washing machine and tumble dryer).
On the first floor are two double bedrooms and a further twin bedroom.
There is also a bathroom and a separate w.c.
Facilities
- Cooking Utensils
- Dishwasher
- Dryer
- DVD
- Heating
- Kitchen
- Linen Service
- Microwave
- Open Fire
- Amenity Parking
- Private Pool
- Refrigerator
Bed linen and household towels are provided and changed weekly (but you must provide your own towels for use at the swimming pool or beach).
The price includes the cost of water, gas and firewood.
There is electric heating throughout and electricity charges are included in the price (except from November to April).
There is a private swimming pool (7 by 4 meters), shared use of the tennis court on the estate and bikes may be borrowed.
Activities
La Metayerie is 3km from the shops, bars, restaurants and market at the hill-town of Cordes sur Ciel, with its historic architecture, artists and artisans, medieval festivities, music festival and local theatre. Nearby are other charming 'bastides' like Puycelsi, Penne, and Bruniquel, vineyards and chateaux of the Gaillac wine district, and valleys and hills of the Gresigne forest. The vast sports and leisure complex, Cap Decouverte, is only 20 minutes away. Numerous country restaurants serve the gastronomic delights of the region. It is 25 minutes to the 'World Heritage' city of Albi, with its cathedral, Toulouse Lautrec museum, restaurants, charming streets of shops and 18-hole golf course. The gorges of the Aveyron are close, with river canoeing and a Sunday market at Saint-Antonin-Noble-Val. The architectural, historic and cosmopolitan charms (and international airport) of Toulouse, la ville rose, are within one hour by car.
Travel Options
- Nearest Airport : Toulouse at 75 kilometers distance;
- Nearest Train Station : Cordes-Vindrac at 7 kilometers distance
- Nearest Town : Albi at 25 kilometers distance
- Travel Info: 3km from Cordes-sur-Ciel
Owner Location Comment
It is an amazingly tranquil spot with faulous views of the surrounding countryside yet with so much nearby to see and to do. Swimming and tennis are just by the house, You can set off walking or biking from outside the door. Horse-riding near the Roucarie lake, canoeing down the Aveyron at Najac or St Antonin, golf at Albi or Gaillac, or even summer skiing, skate-boarding or water-skiing at Cap Decouverte ...castles churches, monasteries, galleries.. such a wide variety of activities for young and old.
