Beautiful Converted Barn + Private Swimming Pool, stunning countryside — Property 53693

Beautiful Converted Barn + Private Swimming Pool, stunning countryside

A converted barn in beautiful countryside, retaining many of its original features, beamed ceilings and open fireplace. French doors open onto a sunny south-facing terrace ideal for summer dining and overlooking the stunning 10x5m private swimming pool. On the ground floor there is a very spacious open plan living area: lounge with sofas, dining area and kitchen. There is an open fire and Large Plasma TV with UK Satellite. Also on the ground floor is a WC. The kitchen is equipped with a dishwasher, freezer, microwave and washing machine. The property has central heating available for winter visits. French doors lead to a terrace overlooking the garden and pool. This an ideal location for al fresco dining. There is a barbeque provided for such occasions. The master bedroom is a double with en suite bathroom including, bath, twin wash basins, large walk-in shower and WC. There are two further bedrooms, each with twin beds. These rooms share a shower room with basin & WC.

Location Tarn < Midi-Pyrenees < France

Tarn < Midi-Pyrenees < France

 marks the location of this property in Tarn

Availability for the barn in Midi-Pyrenees, France

Last updated on:

Sunday, 05 October 2008

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Saturday

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All Year

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Accommodation and Facilities for the barn in Midi-Pyrenees, France

Surrounding Area

Nearby are other charming historic towns, the Gaillac Region vineyards (you can taste and buy wine at many domains and châteaux and there is a great wine co-operative selling top class wines in the grounds of the church in the town of Gaillac), the magnificent Gresigne forest, and the beautiful Aveyron gorges. There is a great Sunday market at St Antonin. There are many restaurants nearby. It is only a 20 minute drive to the fine medieval city of Albi with its stunning cathedral, famous Toulouse Lautrec museum and quaint medieval streets with many shops.

Activities

In addition to swimming at the house, there is canoing on the Aveyron river (The Aveyron Gorge is a 'must see'), an 18 hole golf course at Albi, and a range of sports, including skiing on the synthetic slope at the new Cap Decouverte leisure complex near Carmaux (20 minutes away). There are numerous country walks.

Distances/details of various towns, airports etc.

Albi at 18 miles Toulouse Lautrec Museum; 13th Century Cathedral; quaint shopping streets; Golf (18 Hole); Atlantis Water park. Cordes-sur-Ciel (9 miles) Beautiful Medieval “Bastide” (fortified) town with quaint streets, Saturday Market. Blaye-les- Mines (11 miles) Cap Decouverte. Gaillac (20 miles) Town at centre of famous Gaillac Wine Region. Vineyards everywhere! Forest of Gresigne nearby - Superb walks. Aveyron Gorges nearby - Beautiful views walking or driving; Canoeing. Mirandol nearby - Horse Riding; Tennis. Rodez Airport (46 miles; 1 hour 12 minutes). Flights to Rodez = Ryanair from Stansted........Toulouse Airport (62 miles mainly motorway; 1 hour 25 minutes) Flights to Toulouse (UK- Flybe, BMI, Easyjet, British Airways; Dublin - Aer Lingus). Carcasonne Airport (112 miles; 2 hours); Flights to Carcasonne (Ryanair from Liverpool, Stansted & Dublin.)