Combal - CAYLT82300

This beautiful converted stone farmhouse in an excellent touring location, sits on a metaphoric ’crossroads’ of the Tarn, Tarn-et-Garonne, Aveyron and Lot. The lovely green valleys, dramatic gorges and dense woodlands make this a wealthy domain for bird watching, walking, cycling or wild flower spotting. With all creature comforts, in a bright and inspiring atmosphere, look out onto the beautiful surrounding countryside (no nearby neighbours). There is a good combination of ancient and modern with original beams, stone walls and contemporary fixtures and furnishings. Enter via the front gravelled area of the lower level or via two stone staircases. Whatever the season, there is plenty to see nearby. Visit Cordes, Najac (Aveyron Gorges), Albi (Toulouse Lautrec Museum), St. Cirq-Lapopie (Lot Valley) and Bruniquel. Fly via Rodez or Toulouse.

Lower level: Living room with French windows. Fully equipped kitchen/dining room. Double bedroom. Shower room/WC. Open-sided stairs to upper level: Large living room. Queen-size bedroom with en-suite shower room/WC. Twin bedroom. Double bedroom. Bathroom/WC

• Garden of 1 acre with orchard and stream (usually dry)
• Terrace
• Outdoor salt-water swimming pool (private, 11m x 5m, depth 1-2.5m, open mid May-mid Oct, weather permitting) with Roman steps
• Telephone (on request)
• Central heating
• W/machine
• D/washer
• M/wave
• Satellite TV
• Video
• DVD
• CD
• iPod dock
• Two cots
• H/chair
• Barbecue
• Private parking for 3 cars
• No smoking
• NB: The interior staircase is open-sided, take care with toddlers.

Location: 5km (12th-century Cistercian Abbey), Beaulieu (Contemporary Art Centre), 6km SE of Caylus (all facilities), 10km from Parisot (leisure lake with watersports), 12km NE of St. Antonin-Noble-Val (all facilities, Sunday market, canoeing), 42km NW of Cordes-sur-Ciel.