Villeneuve d’Aveyron, 10 min drive/7 km, is an exceptionally pretty village with cobbled streets, ancient buildings, and a good range of daily shops, restaurants, bars, and galleries. Greater choice of shops, restaurants, supermarkets, bike hire, summer events and excellent Thursday market 20 min drive at Villefranche-de-Rouergue situated on the river Aveyron. Stunning scenery is easy to find in this interesting area including the limestone cliffs of the river Lot, with picturesque St Cirq-Lapopie, 50 min drive, offering artisan shops and the famous Pech-Merle caves well worth a small detour a few km further. A drive to the south will show you the gorges of the river Aveyron, and you should not miss visiting hilltop Najac with its craft shops and lovely castle. International airports Rodez 50 km/Toulouse 136 km.

Unusual old C18th stone house and slightly more contemporary partner property, offer simple but self-sufficient accommodation in peaceful surroundings, making the property ideal for two families or groups of friends wishing to holiday together. Each has its own private terrace and garden area and the beautifully sited pool 12 x 6 x 1.5m depth has security immersion alarm, is surrounded by a sun terrace and has lovely views over the lovingly created garden of flower borders and avenue of lime trees. Two covered wells in garden. Plenty of areas to enjoy an outdoor meal using the produce from the fully stocked vegetable garden available exclusively for the clients. Relax into an environment of rustic peace. BBQ.

Main house: stone steps from the garden to covered terrace and entrance. Large rustic-style farmhouse kitchen/diner with table and chairs and boasting a huge feature stone fireplace. Two steps up to spacious living room with sofa, armchair, carver chair, woodburning stove, and lovely view over the garden. Shower/WC. One small step up from sitting room to Bed 1: double, with piano for clients’ use. Stairs from living room to very large attic Bed 2: large double, some low beams, leading to Bed 3: single, also with space for a cot, best suited as a child’s room.

Second house: steps with open handrail from front garden to raised terrace. Cool, shady courtyard, ideal for alfresco meals on hot days. Steps from courtyard into large kitchen/dining room occupying the entire ground floor. Stairs to 1st floor and Bed 4: double, pleasant sunny room. Also on this floor is a sitting room with sofa and armchair. From here narrow, fairly steep stairs to 2nd floor: Bed 5: 2 singles, wonderful views. Bath/WC. Nearby outbuilding houses utility room with washing machine and shower/WC.