Large House in Peaceful Countryside with Private Pool
Ideal Holidays for the Extended Family Sleeping at Least 12
Sleeps 12/15 (5 Bedrooms)
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Cardenard is very tranquil, situated at the end of its own lane, with superb views over the valleys from its commanding position on the edge of the deep valley of the Baye. It is surrounded by farm land about 4 miles north of the unspoiled village of Verfeil-sur-Seye, which has an excellent bakery and general store. Larger towns are within easy reach. The house is our family's second home, comfortably furnished and fully equipped, it accommodates at least twelve people in the main house, with the option of four more in the cottage. This is not let separately, but is ideal as an overflow from the main house for members of the party, such as older teenagers, grandparents or an au pere, who may want to be separate. There is a large salon with an imposing fireplace and a fully equipped farmhouse kitchen with a table seating twelve. There is a 12 x 6 metre swimming pool, a large sun terrace, a pergola, shaded with vines and a barbecue.
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| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 2 June 2012 - 30 June 2012 | £1250 | 7 | ||
| 7 July 2012 - 8 September 2012 | £1500 | 7 | ||
| 15 September 2012 - 6 October 2012 | £1250 | 7 |
Changeover day
Saturday to Saturday (flexible depending on season and other lets); arrival from 5pm and departure from the house by 9 am, to enable the house to be cleaned.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | Bedroom 1 - 2 single beds and built in wardrobe, cupboard. Bedroom 2 - double bed, wardrobe and w/h basin. Bedroom 3 - 2 single beds, wardrobe and w/h basin. Bedroom 4 - 2 singles, 1 double bed and cot. Bedroom 5 - double bed, wardrobe and w/h basin. |
| Bathrooms: | On the first floor, bathroom with bath/shower over, w/h basin and wc. Separate wc. On the ground floor, shower room with shower and w/h basin. Separate wc. On lower floor, shower room with shower, w/h basin and wc. |
| Kitchen: | Large family size farmhouse kitchen with dining table seating at least 12; walk-in larder; full equipment includes range gas cooker with electric oven, American fridge/freezer, dishwasher, microwave and all cookware, cutlery, crockery and glassware. |
| Utility Room: | Further fridge, washing machine, tumble drier, sink and drainer, iron and ironing board and passage leading to side door out to breakfast terrace and rotary washing line. |
| Living Rooms: | Large salon/sitting room with 2 sofas, imposing cheminee with wood burning stove, radio/tape/cd player and DVD player. Study with wood burning stove, double sofa bed, telephone point for computer. |
| Other: | Enclosed entrance Porch and large hall. Lower Entrance Hall leading to Utility room and Farmhouse kitchen. Cottage with living room and fully equipped galley kitchen (with fridge, cooker, dish washer and washing machine) and, 2 double bedrooms and bath. |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
All linen and towels (except swimming towels) provided, changed once a week (Sats) when the house can be cleaned. |
| Amenities/Facilities: | hob/stove oven fridge/freezer fridge microwave dishwasher washing machine tumble dryer iron/ironing board telephone room fans cot high chair barbecue private pool (for sole use of guests) |
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Notes on accommodation
Several portable calor gas heaters and electric radiators available; children are well accommodated, with a portable cot, high chair and buggy available; a large quantity of holiday reading, books on tape and CD, CDs and DVDs, games and jigsaws are available.
Outside
Private 12 x 6 metre swimming pool, sun terrace, vine-shaded pergola with barbecue for dining and ample outdoor furniture and sun beds; further terrace overlooking the valley, which is ideal for breakfast; cottage (sleeping 4 - see above), garages, barns, outhouses, orchard/vineyard and large grassed area are within the stone walled grounds.
Travel
By air to Toulouse and Rodez airports, which are about an hour and a half away;
Trains from Paris to Caussade, which is about 45 minutes away.
By road on autoroutes to the A20 (exit at Caussade) takes about 10 hours from Calais and 8/9 hours from the Normandy ports.
A car is essential.
Distances
Verfeil-sur-Seye, is about 5 minutes drive. Villefranche de Rouergue is about 40 minutes drive. The historic towns and sites of Albi, Najac, Cordes, Penne, Bruniquel, St Antonin-Noble-Val and many more are all under an hour's drive.
Further details
Verfeil has an excellent bakery and general store and garage. All major shopping can be had in Villefranche de Rouergue. There are many restaurants in the area, ranging from the very fine to the local small family-run restaurants, all listed, with comments, in the Cardenard restaurant book. There are spectacular walks all around, a tennis court in Verfeil and many attractions in the area, including canoeing on the Aveyron.
Booking notes
Prices are for one week in UK pounds and include cleaning on a Saturday, linen and bath towels (swimming towels are not provided), electricity, gas, local telephone calls and wood for fires. Rates for other weeks and for stays longer than a fortnight are negotiable. Rates for inclusion of the cottage (which is not let separately) are up to £250 per week. One third deposit secures a booking, with balance payable eight weeks before the letting commences.
Guest comments
"One of the most beautiful places we have ever stayed – best stocked house in the area." Roly and Becca – Sept ‘04.
"Perfect house for 10, with children safe in the grounds – a perfect place to unwind – we can understand why you love Cardenard so much." P. & E. families – July ‘05.
"What a welcoming and fantastically set up house for children and grown-ups alike." Sarah G. – Aug ‘05.
"The house and location are an absolute delight" - Microlight group – July ‘07.
"An absolute paradise for the children and not far from paradise for the older children." Rebecca P. – July ‘08.
"Cardenard certainly came up trumps. We all thought it a lovely place and it makes such a difference that it is a family house." Jonathan D. - June 2010
"... one of the best holidays I can remember. Cardenard is absolutely beautiful and offers everything you could hope for from a holiday ... your guidance notes and recommendations were incredibly useful." Paul B. - July and September 2010
Owner profile
About the owner
We have owned Cardenard for over 21 years and spend as much time there as we can. During those years we have developed it with love and care. Our family and friends join us and we have had many memorable house parties and holidays there. Comments in the Visitors' Book confirm that our guests and renters feel the same.
Year purchased: 1990
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