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Pech de Gary is situated on top of the ‘pech’ (hillside) above the hamlet of Castanet, surrounded by fields and lovely views over woods and valleys.
The gite is ideally suited for a couple, or a couple with one or two children, looking for good quality, affordable accommodation in this lovely, unspoiled region.
Pech de Gary is set in 5 acres of gardens, fields, woods and an orchard and provides total seclusion, privacy and tranquillity – the nearest neighbours are over 200m in one direction and 1km in the other!
The 12m x 4m decked pool receives abundant sunshine all day long and sunloungers, poolside chairs and a large parasol are provided; guests have exclusive use of the pool.
There are also plenty of shady areas in the grounds for relaxing with a book or a bottle or two of wine!
Large parking area in front of the main house, with easy access from the adjacent lane which is part of the famous GR 36 walking trail.
Use of computer with Broadband Internet access available in the main house for a small fee.
The owner is a French speaking Brit living on site.
The gite is open all year round with central heating throughout.
Wheelchair accessible.
No pets.
Further photos available on request.
Accommodation:
Bedroom: large and bright, with double bed and single bed, bedside tables with lamps, single wardrobe with full length mirror, tiled floor with rugs, separate mobile hanging rail and dressing table with mirror and 3 large drawers.
Second door off the bedroom, opening directly onto the garden and nearby pool area.
The kitchen/salon area is spacious, bright and fully equipped.
Salon area: large 3 seater divan, which converts to a double bed in seconds, additional 2 seater divan, 2 other chairs + coffee table, dining table + 4 chairs, cd/radio/cassette player, DVD player with monitor.
Kitchen area: second door opens onto shady terrace – outdoor table and chairs are provided.
All necessary cutlery, crockery, pots and pans are provided and there is plenty of cupboard storage space; also provided are the following:- fridge, microwave, 3 ring gas hob, oven, kettle, toaster and cafetiere.
In an adjacent room (separate from gite), there is an additional large fridge/freezer, washing machine and iron + ironing board; also an outside washing line + pegs.
Bathroom: Shower, basin + cupboard, towel rails; separate loo.
Nearest villages and towns
Monteils (4kms) – lovely village beside the Aveyron river with baker, mini-market, post office, 2 bars/restaurants.
Najac (7kms) – stunning castle, shops, bars, restaurants, Sunday market.
Parisot (9kms) – Parisot Lac, baker, mini-market, restaurant, pharmacy, post office.
Villefranche de Rouergue (15kms) – lovely Bastide town with shops, banks, bars, restaurants and huge open air market every Thursday in summer.
St. Antonin de Noble Val (25kms) – pretty old town in the spectacular Aveyron gorges with shops, bars/restaurants and Sunday market. The movie “Charlotte Gray” was filmed in and around here.
The famous towns of Cordes and Albi, the latter with its magnificent cathedral and Toulouse-Lautrec museum are 30 mins and 45 mins away respectively.
Please quote 'A Week or 2 in France' when contacting the owners:
