Nearest shops at Teillet 5 km, or wider choice of shops and restaurants at Villefranche-d'Albigeois 15 min drive. Just 25 km from the historic town of Albi, famous for its Toulouse Lautrec museum, pavement cafés and little lanes winding to the magnificent cathedral. Ideally placed for exploring the Tarn valley, this area offers beautiful tranquil countryside and is excellent for horse riding, walking and cycling. Pretty lake at Rassisse, 5 min drive, offers a restaurant, picnic areas, swimming, canoe and pedalo hire. For the wine connoisseur, the vineyards of Gaillac are approx 30 min drive and wine tasting is highly recommended. Magnificent restored medieval city of Carcassonne (see area pages) is 2 hour drive south. International airports Toulouse 105 km/Carcassonne 110 km.

This beautiful farmhouse is peacefully set in an elevated position surrounded by lovely gardens and has views to the Pyrenees. Pretty courtyard shared with helpful English-speaking owner, whose cottage is separate from farmhouse, and any tenants in another nearby cottage. Private pool 11 x 5 x 1.3m depth with security immersion alarm, surrounding sun terrace, and covered terrace with teak garden furniture for shady dining on hot days. BBQ.

• Large living/dining room, beautifully furnished with antique country French furniture, large refectory table and comfortable sofas, oak beams, inglenook fireplace, CD player, french windows to covered terrace. Sep WC.
• Well-equipped kitchen/breakfast room with dishwasher and microwave.
• Utility room with washing machine. O
• ak staircase to master Bed 1: king-size, ensuite shower/WC.
• Second open-tread staircase from sitting room to Bed 2: 2 singles.
• Bed 3: 2 singles. Bed 4: double.
• Bathroom with claw foot bath/shower/WC.
• Third staircase from covered terrace to Bed 5: 2 singles, ensuite shower/WC.
• All bedrooms beautifully furnished with antique oak and pine pieces, prettily co-coordinated bedding and curtains.

Cot, highchair and babygate, all on request. Recommended for décor and setting Careful tenants only.